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USER MANUAL 

 

Model: 

VP-4x4xl 

4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VP-4x4xl

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 4x4xl 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 2: ...he Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 16 7 2 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 16 7 2 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 16 7 3 Switching OUT IN Combinations 17 7 4 Confirming Settings 17 7 4 1...

Page 3: ...evice Selection Window 23 Figure 13 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 23 Figure 14 Loading the Hex 24 Figure 15 RS 232 Window 24 Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window Connected 25 Figure 17 Atmel F...

Page 4: ...adapter Infra red remote control transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual4 and this user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully a...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 6: ...ering with the front panel The ability to automatically detect connected input signals respective button illuminates in green Control the VP 4x4xl using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485...

Page 7: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 1 VP 4x4xl 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 8: ...ment Display Displays the selected audio input switched to the output marked above each input Also displays the firmware version number and the MACHINE 3 11 VID Button When illuminated4 actions relate...

Page 9: ...2 26 DELAY Dipswitches Dipswitches for setting the delay time 27 Setup Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit DIP1 DIP 2 and DIP 3 are for setting the machine DIP 4 is for RS 485 Termination 28...

Page 10: ...machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for inst...

Page 11: ...O INPUT terminal block connectors from 1 to 4 3 Connect the four OUTPUT connectors to up to four VGA XGA video acceptors for example displays 4 Connect the four AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block connectors...

Page 12: ...Connecting the VP 4x4xl 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 9 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 4x4xl 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 13: ...Figure 3 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection for example audio INPUT 1 or AUDIO OUTPUT 1 G L1 R1 Figure 3 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 4 illustrates...

Page 14: ...IN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Male DB9 Figure 6 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 6 4 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to eight VP 4x4xl units with control from a PC or serial controll...

Page 15: ...onnecting the VP 4x4xl 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 12 Machine 1 Master Machine 2 Machine 8 1 OFF ON 2 3 Up to 8 Units RS 485 A B G RS 485 PINOUT G B A _ 1 OFF ON 2 3 1 OFF ON 2 3 Figure 7 Control C...

Page 16: ...for RS 485 line termination2 with 120 OFF for no RS 485 line termination The machine determines the position of a VP 4x4xl unit when cascading units see section 6 4 Set dipswitches 1 2 and 3 according...

Page 17: ...time ranging from 0sec to 3 5sec1 via the DELAY dipswitches as Table 5 defines The VP 4x4xl unit is shipped its factory default state with no delay that is the DELAY dipswitches are set to OFF for a...

Page 18: ...the MACHINE Number 10 indicates the firmware version 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 STATUS OUT IN A UDIO V IDEO Unit characteristics Firmware version Machine number Immediately after the First Display 2 Audio input...

Page 19: ...follow the video 2 If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration both the Audio IN STATUS 7 segment displays and the AUD button will blink2 and require reconfiguring for AFV operati...

Page 20: ...n in error In the CONFIRM mode You have an optional method to help avoid making a mistake Every action requires user confirmation Execution is delayed5 until the user confirms the action Protection is...

Page 21: ...M mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The corresponding AUDIO and VIDEO IN STATUS 7 segment displays3 blink The TAKE button also blinks 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the...

Page 22: ...n Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate SELECTOR button The memory recalls the stored...

Page 23: ...ock your VP 4x4xl Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 4x4xl Press the LOCK button for more than 2 seconds The LOCK button illuminates freezing the front panel controls Pressing...

Page 24: ...x4xl zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firm...

Page 25: ...ew seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Figure 11 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integr...

Page 26: ...vice Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 13 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5 Click OK and...

Page 27: ...7 Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configura...

Page 28: ...9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green1 When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status b...

Page 29: ...l Flip window 11 Disconnect the power on the VP 4x4xl 12 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VP 4x4xl unit from the Null modem adapter 13 Release the FLASH PROG button on the rear panel 14 Co...

Page 30: ...O 17Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB VIDEO 300MHz AUDIO 77kHz DIFF GAIN 0 07 DIFF PHASE 0 03 Deg K FACTOR 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 73 5dB 5MHz AUDIO 96dB unweighted CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 54dB 5MHz AUDIO 72dB 1MHz...

Page 31: ...INE 1 Table 8 Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 Table 9 lists the Hex values for switching audio channels via RS 232 RS 485...

Page 32: ...e to be set for N5 N0 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...

Page 33: ...UTPUT byte 32 OR set 0 0 No VIS immediate 1 Input 1 2 External digital sync 3 External analog sync 4 Dynamic sync 5 Inter machine sync 6 Input INPUT byte 7 Output INPUT byte 8 User defined sync 32 RGB...

Page 34: ...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 increase hue 9 decrease hue...

Page 35: ...I 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 14 63 EXTENDED DATA 7 MSBs for INPUT data 7 MSBs for OUTPUT data 20 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned...

Page 36: ...code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 11 For machines where the video and or audio parameter is programmable NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine...

Page 37: ...odes 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 data in t...

Page 38: ...water lightning orotheracts ofnature ii Product modification orfailuretofollowinstructions suppliedwith theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairbyanyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheprodu...

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