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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER MANUAL 

 

 

Model: 

VP-214DS 

4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher 
 

 

 

im Vertrieb von            CAMBOARD Electronics

www.camboard.de

Tel. 07131 911201
Fax 07131 911203

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for VP-214DS

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 Fax 07131 911203 ce info camboard de...

Page 2: ...ACH NO Machine Number Dipswitches Setup 13 6 6 Connecting Several VP 214DS Machines 14 6 7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 15 6 8 Resetting the Unit 15 7 Operating the VP 214DS 16 7 1 Sele...

Page 3: ...el Flip Window Operation Completed 23 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Features 4 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Features 4 Table 3 VP...

Page 4: ...equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3 3 Overvi...

Page 5: ...d and fits into one vertical space 1U of a standard 19 rack To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due t...

Page 6: ...r VP 214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher 3 Figure 1 VP 214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 Fax 07131 911203 ce info camboard...

Page 7: ...ctive Button is not illuminated when IN 2 is not the Master Signal and the signal is inactive 4 PANEL LOCK Button Press to lock unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation Table 2 Rear P...

Page 8: ...Function 1 ID BIT Switches1 Slide switch to the left to set to ON2 and to the right to set to OFF 2 ID BIT Switch 3 Slide switch to the right to set to ON 2 and to the left to set to OFF 3 PROG RESET...

Page 9: ...cuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings...

Page 10: ...channel1 A B C and D Connect XGA sources to the IN 1 and IN 2 connectors for example a computer or a laptop Connect the OUT connector to a computer graphics acceptor for example a monitor or a project...

Page 11: ...RS 232 Local Display D Computer Graphics Source D2 Computer Graphics Source D1 Display A Local Display A Computer Graphics Source A2 Computer Graphics Source A1 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 214DS im Ver...

Page 12: ...N 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Male DB9...

Page 13: ...ue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Orange 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair...

Page 14: ...lect the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 6 Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown i...

Page 15: ...een 3 White green 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Green 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown 6 5 Setting the Dipswitches This section describes the machine set up and dipswitc...

Page 16: ...o subsequent numbers For example set the first unit that is closest to the PC as 1 set the second unit as 2 and so on If a remote controller is connected via RS 485 see section 6 3 set the MACH NO on...

Page 17: ...nect the RS 232 port on the first VP 214DS unit to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 6 2 describes1 4 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the f...

Page 18: ...ation via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit MACH NO 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings...

Page 19: ...is inactive the machine automatically switches to the other input signal and once the Master Source signal becomes active the machine automatically switches back The MANUAL SELECTOR IN button indicat...

Page 20: ...tive IN 2 automatically takes priority over IN 1 IN 1 is the Master Input Input 1 is active Input 2 is active IN 1 automatically takes priority over IN 2 IN 1 is the Master Input Input 1 is active Inp...

Page 21: ...in channel C is now routed to the output The non routed inputs in channels A B and D are now selected to their outputs Figure 10 Remote Terminal Block Connector 1 For example if channel A inputs are...

Page 22: ...your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP 214DS unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel...

Page 23: ...12 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Sel...

Page 24: ...om the list AT89C51RD2 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 14 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu A Figure 15 Loading the Hex im Vertrieb von CAMBO...

Page 25: ...ppears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 16 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column...

Page 26: ...18 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 10 Close the Atmel Flip window 11 Disconnect the power on the VP 214DS 12 If required disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VP 214DS unit from the Null...

Page 27: ...ox ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based control software Windows based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Th...

Page 28: ...Input1 Channel A OUT 1 Channel B OUT 2 Channel C OUT 3 Channel D OUT 4 In 1 F F 83 81 81 F 85 81 81 F 87 81 81 In 2 F F 84 81 81 F 86 81 81 F 88 81 81 Reply to the request for channel A IN 1 is 4F 81...

Page 29: ...2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine...

Page 30: ...INPUT byte 7 Output INPUT byte 8 User defined sync 32 RGBHV seamless switching 64 Set for delayed switch 65 Execute delayed switch 66 Cancel delayed switch setting 2 5 17 18 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 aud...

Page 31: ...be increased decreased 0 all 0 increase video gain 1 decrease video gain 2 increase contrast 3 decrease contrast 4 increase brightness 5 decrease brightness 6 increase colour 7 decrease colour 8 incr...

Page 32: ...OUTPUT data 20 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset accordin...

Page 33: ...ne s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the machine is turned on the auto save function is set NOTE 13...

Page 34: ...send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and then send HEX codes 16 83 A9 81 To set the audio gain of output 6 to 10013dec 271Dhex first send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 21 To store...

Page 35: ...be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3...

Page 36: ...of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the...

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