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Summary of Contents for VP-31KSi

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 31KSi 3x1 UXGA Audio STEP IN Switcher ...

Page 2: ...31KSi Devices 13 5 7 Cascading Multiple VP 31KSi Devices 14 5 8 Controlling a Remote RS 232 Device 15 5 9 Connecting to the VP 31KSi via the Ethernet Port 16 5 9 1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port 16 5 9 2 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router 18 5 9 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 31KSi 18 6 Operating the VP 31KSi Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 18 6 1 Using the Fron...

Page 3: ... 5 Figure 2 VP 31KSi 3x1 UXGA Audio STEP IN Switcher Rear Panel 6 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 31KSi 8 Figure 4 Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 10 Figure 5 Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection 10 Figure 6 Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring 10 Figure 7 Connecting the SI 1VGA 11 Figure 8 Connecting to the RS 232 Communication Port 12 Figure 9 RS 485 DIP switch Default Setting 13 Figure 10 Cascading u...

Page 4: ...udio and Video Parameters 27 Table 9 VP 31KSi Video and Audio Signal Codes 29 Table 10 VP 31KSi Audio Input Gain Codes 29 Table 11 VP 31KSi Audio and Audio Output Gain Codes 29 Table 12 VP 31KSi Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 30 Table 13 VP 31KSi Hex Codes that Increase Decrease Audio Input Gain 30 Table 14 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain 30 Table 15 VP 31KSi Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasi...

Page 5: ... 3x1 UXGA Audio STEP IN Switcher Infrared RC IR3 remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual2 This user manual2 Power adapter 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the 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...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 ...

Page 7: ...log systems Supports the cascading of up to eight devices to provide a single virtual switcher with up to 17 inputs Supports the Kramer Remote Step In Panels for example the SI 1VGA WSI 1VGA or SI VGAT for remote inputs and remote step in control You can control the VP 31KSi using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or ot...

Page 8: ...splay Identification Data EDID1 is a data structure provided by a display that describes its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID enables the PC or laptop to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name product type timing data supported by the display display size luminance data and for digital display...

Page 9: ...Receiver for the IR Remote Control signal 3 POWER LED Lights green when the unit receives power 4 INPUT SELECTOR IN 1 IN 3 Buttons Press to select the input from 1 to 3 to switch to the outputs The button lights red if it is selected and there is no input signal The button lights green if it is not selected but there is an input signal at that input The button lights violet if it is selected and t...

Page 10: ...hen both the Audio and Video buttons light the device is in audio follow video mode 7 AUDIO GAIN Buttons Press to increase the audio output level of the selected input1 Press to decrease the audio output level of the selected input 1 Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP 31KSi 3x1 UXGA Audio STEP IN Switcher Figure 2 VP 31KSi 3x1 UXGA Audio STEP IN Switcher Rear Panel 1 While the AU...

Page 11: ...o 3 for duplicating the function of the front panel Input Selector buttons see Section 5 2 8 RS 485 3 pin Terminal Block Connect to RS 485 port on a remote controller or another VP 31KSi see Section 5 6 9 RS 232 3 pin Terminal Block Connect to the RS 232 port on a remote controller see Section 5 5 10 SETUP 4 way DIP switch DIP switches 1 2 and 3 assign the RS 485 machine number see Section 5 6 1 S...

Page 12: ... IR3 IR transmitter to operate the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel 5 Connecting the VP 31KSi 3x1 UXGA Audio STEP IN Switcher i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 31KSi After connecting your VP 31KSi connect its power and then switch on the power to each device Figure 3 Connecting the VP 31KSi ...

Page 13: ... 5 pin terminal block see Section 5 1 to an audio acceptor not shown in Figure 3 7 Connect up to three remote contact closure input selection switches to the REMOTE terminal block see Section 5 2 8 Connect a PC over a LAN to the Ethernet for remote operation 9 Set the DIP switches see Section 5 6 1 for remote operation You can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see Section 5 3 RS 48...

Page 14: ...rminal block on the rear panel of the VP 31KSi which enables you to remotely activate the relevant input The following example see Figure 6 illustrates three switches A B and C connected to remotely control inputs 1 2 and 3 respectively up to three switches can be connected Pressing switch A causes input 1 on the VP 31KSi to be the active input pressing switch B causes input 2 to be the active inp...

Page 15: ...te step in module to the VP 31KSi as illustrated in the example in Figure 7 1 Mount the SI 1VGA in either the TBUS 10 or the K POD301 2 Using a 15 pin HD male to male cable2 3 Using an audio cable with 3 5mm mini jacks at both ends connect the 15 pin HD connector on the rear of the SI 1VGA to the corresponding input on the rear of the VP 31KSi 3 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each SI 1VGA remote step ...

Page 16: ...b port on your PC 5 6 Connecting to the VP 31KSi via the RS 485 Port You can operate the VP 31KSi via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200m 3900ft using any device equipped with an RS 485 port for example a PC For successful communication you must set the RS 485 machine number and bus termination To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VP 31KSi Connect the A pin on the RS 485 port o...

Page 17: ...n one VP 31KSi set the first machine connected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VP 31KSi units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 8 Table 4 Machine Number DIP switch Settings Machine Number 1 2 3 1 Default OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF ON 3 OFF ON OFF 4 OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF OFF 6 ON OFF ON 7 ON ON OFF 8 ON ON ON DIP switch 4 sets the RS 485 bus termination of the VP 31KSi O...

Page 18: ...r devices are unterminated 5 7 Cascading Multiple VP 31KSi Devices You can cascade up to eight VP 31KSi devices to build a single virtual switcher with up to 57 inputs and one output as illustrated in Figure 10 To cascade up to eight VP 31KSi devices 1 Connect the output on the Master VP 31KSi to the video acceptor for example a projector 2 Connect Input 1 on the Master VP 31KSi to the output of t...

Page 19: ...re1 A computer running the K Config software can be connected to the VP 31KSi via either the To Projector serial or the Ethernet ports to define macros sent from the To Projector RS 232 port to remote RS 232 serial devices for example a projector For instructions on using the K Config software see the K Config software guide You can configure the To Projector RS 232 port command macros to send any...

Page 20: ...he PC use a crossover cable see Section 5 9 1 For connection via a network hub or network router use a straight through cable see Section 5 9 2 Note The following instructions are valid only if your PC uses a fixed IP address If your PC receives an IP address from a DHCP server consult your IT department regarding a suitable IP address 5 9 1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port You can connect...

Page 21: ...11 Local Area Connection Properties Window 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP see Figure 11 6 Click the Properties button 7 Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 8 Click OK ...

Page 22: ...NPUT SELECTOR Buttons Table 5 describes the input selector button illumination descriptions Table 5 Button Illumination Descriptions Button Color Selected Input Input Signal Detected Red video and audio Yes No Green video No Yes Purple video Yes Yes Button does not light No Yes or no When a video input signal is detected the button lights green No audio signal detection is performed When an input ...

Page 23: ...e input button lights 3 Press either the to increase or to decrease button to vary the gain 6 4 Reading and Writing the EDID The VP 31KSi is delivered with preprogrammed EDID data for each input see Section 6 4 Using the Kramer EDID Designer software2 7 Operating the VP 31KSi Remotely you can read and write EDID data to individual inputs You can operate the VP 31KSi remotely using the Kramer K Sin...

Page 24: ... your browser is supported Microsoft IE V6 0 and higher Google Chrome Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed and running correctly browse to http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 13 or failure message Figure 13 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the pag...

Page 25: ...Operating the VP 31KSi Remotely using a Web Browser 21 Figure 14 The Loading Page The first time that you run the program the Warning Security screen appears Figure 15 First Time Security Warning ...

Page 26: ...ur mouse over the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen 8 2 The Switching Matrix Page The VP 31KSi switching matrix page lets you route any of the three inputs to the output by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively Figure 16 VP 31KSi Switching Matrix Page You can perform the following operations via this Web page Operate in the AFV mode ...

Page 27: ...the matrix In 2 to Out 1 The audio video signal indicators move to the In 2 to Out 1 switching matrix box indicating that In 2 is now switched to Out 1 Figure 17 Switching an Input to an Output 8 2 2 Operating in the Confirm Mode By default the device is set to the At Once mode To operate in the Confirm mode 1 Click the red Offline button The border of the button turns dark 2 Click the desired swi...

Page 28: ...ning Clicking OK cancels all changes made Clicking Cancel returns you to the switching matrix screen with the changes made but not saved 8 3 The Audio Gain Page The Audio Gain screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and the output channels Figure 20 Audio Gain Page To change an input or output gain 1 Using the Input Gain or Output Gain drop down list select the channel number 2 Click an...

Page 29: ...ly changes or Cancel to abandon them A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings 4 Click Yes A window appears informing you that the configuration has been successfully changed 5 Click OK 6 If the IP address has been changed close your browser and reload the Web page using the new IP address Figure 21 Configurations Page 9 Updating the Firmware For ...

Page 30: ...IO Stereo Unbalanced 80 8dB 1KHz Stereo Balanced 80 8dB 1kHz CAT5 Rec Out 80 1dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO UXGA 63 2dB 5MHz AUDIO Local Stereo Unbalanced 117 7dB 1kHz Local Stereo Balanced 108 8dB 1kHz VOLUME CONTROL AUDIO Stereo Unbalanced 116 3 to 21 1dB Stereo Balanced 109 7 to 27 1dB COUPLING VIDEO UXGA DC TP Out DC AUDIO Stereo Unbalanced In AC Out AC Stereo Balanced In AC Out AC AUDIO THD ...

Page 31: ...0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 CR Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneously Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values power cycle the device while holding in the Fact Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit IP Address 192 168 1 39 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 ...

Page 32: ...deline 1024x768 65 000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 hsync vsync Detailed timing 1 1280x800p at 60Hz 1 1 Modeline 1280x800 71 000 1280 1328 1360 1440 800 803 809 823 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 67Hz Apple Mac II 640 x 480p at 72Hz VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz VESA 800 x 600p...

Page 33: ...l AUD LVL 1 1 63CR AUD LVL 1 2 63CR AUD LVL 1 3 63CR 63dB AUD LVL 1 1 50CR AUD LVL 1 2 50CR AUD LVL 1 3 50CR 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 0CR AUD LVL 1 2 0CR AUD LVL 1 3 0CR 0dB AUD LVL 1 1 7CR AUD LVL 1 2 7CR AUD LVL 1 3 7CR 7dB Max Table 11 lists the codes that set the video and audio output gain For more detailed information see Section 14 1 2 Table 11 VP 31KSi Audio and Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 Le...

Page 34: ...mmand 2A 86 80 81 must be sent Table 14 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 Level Rel 16 81 80 81 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 63dB Mute 16 81 8D 81 16 82 8D 81 16 83 8D 81 50dB 16 81 BF 81 16 82 BF 81 16 83 BF 81 0dB 16 81 C6 81 16 82 C6 81 16 83 C6 81 7dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x46 Table 15 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 15 VP 31...

Page 35: ...ess the TAKE button and then 16 14 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 CR To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 The Windows based Kramer control software 2 operates with Protocol 2000 If the VP 31KSi is set to Protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to ...

Page 36: ...nse Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id command SP param1 param2 result CR L F CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A SP Space ASCII 32 0x20 14 2 2 Command Part Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some sp...

Page 37: ...ed in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Commands chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by char pipe In this case the message starting char and the message closing char will be entered just one time in the string beginning and at the end All the commands in string will ...

Page 38: ... change to show audio connections status Switch audio only AUD IN OUT IN OUT Short form A IN OUT IN OUT AUD IN OUT IN OUT RESULT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video connection VID OUT Short form V OUT VID VID IN OUT VID IN 1 IN 2 Read audio connection AUD OUT Short form A OUT AUD AUD IN OUT AUD IN 1 IN 2 Parameters Description IN Input number or 0 to disconn...

Page 39: ...or all STATUS Signal state 0 or off for not existent signal 1 or on for existent signal Preset commands Command Syntax Response Store current connections to preset PRST STO PRESET Short form PSTO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET Short form PRCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET Short form PDEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Read video...

Page 40: ...and to switch back to ASCII protocol like protocol 3000 Audio parameters commands Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific amplifier stage AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL Short form ADL STAGE AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Mute audio MUTE MUTE MODE MUTE MUTE MODE RESULT Param...

Page 41: ...ST MACHINE_FACTORY_NAME RESULT Note machine name not equal to model name This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for network using with DNS feature on MACHINE_NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MACHINE_NUMBER MACH NUM OLD_MACHINE_NUMBER NEW_MACHINE_NUMBER RESULT Response ...

Page 42: ... PROTOCOL PORT PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT Ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Advanced switching commands Command Syntax Response Set audio follow video mode AFV AFV MODE AFV AFV MODE RESULT Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow video m...

Page 43: ...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 s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 O0 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output n...

Page 44: ... status is required 4 3 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 1 audio breakaway 2 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY SETTING Set as SETUP 0 Request audio breakaway setting 3 4 6 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS DETECTED SETUP or Input 0 for checking if setup is defined 1 for checking if input is valid 8 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 5 this byte is ...

Page 45: ...ent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The repl...

Page 46: ...the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices...

Page 47: ...uct modification orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removal orinstallation of theproduct vi Any other cause which does not relate to aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used inconjunction withtheproduct 1 Remova...

Page 48: ... REV 1 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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