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Connecting the VP-4x8 4x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher 

 

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Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 

6.4  Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 

You can connect the 

VP-4x8 

via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see 

section 6.4.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see 

section 6.4.2) for connection via a network hub or network router

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. 

6.4.1  Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 

You can connect the Ethernet port of the 

VP-4x8 

to the Ethernet port on 

your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. 

This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default  

IP Address of the 

VP-4x8 

during the initial configuration 

After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 

1.  Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. 
2.  Select 

Properties

. 

3.  Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 

                                                       

 

1  After  connecting  the  Ethernet  port,  you  have  to  install  and  configure  your  Ethernet  Port  and  also  install  the  COM  Port 
Redirector.  For  detailed  instructions,  see  the  “ Ethernet  Configuration  (Lantronix)  guide.pdf”   file  in  the  technical  support 
section on our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 

Summary of Contents for VP-4x8

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ... 2 Setting the Machine Dipswitches 16 6 6 Cascading Machines 16 7 Operating the VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 18 7 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 18 7 2 Confirming Settings 19 7 2 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 19 7 2 2 Confirming a Switching Action 19 7 3 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 20 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 20 7 3 2 Recalling an I...

Page 3: ... the Input Output Buttons 20 Figure 11 Splash Screen 24 Figure 12 Atmel Flip Window 25 Figure 13 Device Selection Window 25 Figure 14 Device Selection Window 26 Figure 15 Loading the Hex 26 Figure 16 RS 232 Window 27 Figure 17 Atmel Flip Window Connected 27 Figure 18 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 28 Figure 19 The KFR Programmer Window 29 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matri...

Page 4: ...on Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector Kramer RC IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual3 Power cord null modem adapter and this user manual3 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...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 6: ...echnology which provides a sharp stable image when the sync level is too low by restoring the sync signal waveform A TAKE button that allows you to place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them simultaneously with one touch of this button A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel Automatic detection of connected input signals respective button illuminates Control the VP 4...

Page 7: ...noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP 4x8 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web...

Page 8: ...Your VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher 5 Figure 1 VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher Front and Rear View ...

Page 9: ...RCL button again implements the new status 10 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches 11 STATUS 7 segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 5 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 4x8 4x8 VGA UXGA Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 12 LOOP 15 pin HD F Connectors Connect looped input to output acceptor 1 to 4 13 INPUT 15 pin HD F Connectors Connect to...

Page 10: ...tion Pins B and A are for RS 485 24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Figure 2 illustrates the underside of the VP 4x8 unit and Table 3 defines the underside features Figure 2 VP 4x8 Underside View Table 3 VP 4x8 Underside Panel Features Feature Function RESET FOR PROGRAM Button Press to reset unit prior to firmware upgrade see section 9 1 3 1 First disconnec...

Page 11: ...nsion cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert an internal IR connection cable3 which is required so that the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector can be used Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector Control the matrix switcher using the front panel buttons or remotely via the Kramer RC IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter v...

Page 12: ...ate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when usi...

Page 13: ...onnectors to the VGA UXGA video acceptors4 4 Set the dipswitches see section 6 4 5 Connect a PC and or controller if required to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 and or RS 485 port see section 6 3 6 Connect the power cord5 not shown in Figure 3 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 4x8 After connecting your VP 4x8 switch on its power and then switch on the power on e...

Page 14: ...Connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the rear panel of the Master VP 4x8 Connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC with a 9 wire flat cable To connect a PC to the VP 4x8 unit without using a null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the Master VP 4x8 unit as Figure 4 illu...

Page 15: ... 3000 to a VP 4x8 unit see Figure 5 1 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VP 4x8 unit as follows Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 4x8 unit Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 4x8 unit If shield...

Page 16: ... to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 4x8 during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Propert...

Page 17: ...Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select 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 in Figure 7 7 Click OK Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window ...

Page 18: ...he Dipswitches By default all dipswitches are set to OFF Figure 8 illustrates the VP 4x8 dipswitches Figure 8 VP 4x8 Dipswitches Table 4 Dipswitch Settings DIPS Function Description 1 2 3 DELAY Determines switching delay time 4 5 6 7 Machine Determines the number of the machine in the sequence 8 RS 485 TERM ON for RS 485 line termination with 120 OFF for no RS 485 line termination 6 5 1 Setting th...

Page 19: ... the PC as Machine 1 dipswitches are set to OFF Table 6 Machine Dipswitch Settings Mach DIP 4 DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 Mach DIP 4 DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF 9 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF OFF ON 10 ON OFF OFF ON 3 OFF OFF ON OFF 11 ON OFF ON OFF 4 OFF OFF ON ON 12 ON OFF ON ON 5 OFF ON OFF OFF 13 ON ON OFF OFF 6 OFF ON OFF ON 14 ON ON OFF ON 7 OFF ON ON OFF 15 ON ON ON OFF 8 OFF ON ON ON 16 ON ON ON...

Page 20: ...rts 4 Set the dipswitches as section 6 4 describes Set the first VP 4x8 unit as Machine 1 and the following 15 VP 4x8 units as Machine 2 to Machine 16 according to Table 6 Set DIP 8 ON on the first and last VP 4x8 units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Set DIP 8 OFF on the other VP 4x8 units Set DIP 5 DIP 6 and DIP 7 OFF on all VP 4x8 units Figure 9 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 ...

Page 21: ...haracteristics The STATUS 7 segment display shows three sets of information as defined in Table 7 Table 7 STATUS 7 segment Display The STATUS Display Shows When Device type VP 4x8 Immediately and automatically after switching on the power Unit characteristics Firmware version Machine number Immediately and automatically after switching on the power Normal display Inputs switched to the outputs Dur...

Page 22: ...g between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the dim TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which the TAKE button is dim to the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to ...

Page 23: ...uttons 7 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the 12 INPUT OUTPUT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If in the Confirm mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores the data at that reference 7 3 2 Recalling an Input...

Page 24: ...cidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock2 your VP 4x8 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 4x8 Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will have no effect other than causing the LOCK button to blink3 To unlock the VP 4x8 Press the illuminated LOCK button for ...

Page 25: ...ugh UXGA MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 1 5Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB 400MHz DIFF GAIN 0 04 DIFF PHASE 0 04Deg K FACTOR 0 05 S N RATIO 75dB CROSSTALK all hostile 53dB CONTROLS 22 front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet COUPLING DC POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 23VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7kg 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software in...

Page 26: ...C to the RS 232 port see section 9 1 2 Install the latest firmware see section 9 1 3 9 1 1 Downloading from the Internet To download the latest file1 from the Internet 1 Go to our Web site at www kramerelectronics com 2 From the Technical Support section download the file FLIP_PL3 zip 3 Extract the file FLIP_PL3 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 4 Create a shortcut on your d...

Page 27: ...ing the Device Firmware To install the firmware perform the following steps 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears1 Figure 11 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window 1 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process The actual screens may differ in their content ...

Page 28: ...keyboard shortcut key F2 or Choosing the Select command from the Device menu or Pressing the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears Figure 13 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 ...

Page 29: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Updating the VP 4x8 Firmware 26 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 14 Device Selection Window 5 Click OK 6 From the File menu select Load Hex Figure 15 Loading the Hex ...

Page 30: ...m the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears 9 Change the COM port settings according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 16 RS 232 Window 10 Click Connect In the Operations Flow column of the Atmel Flip window the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column AT89C51RD2 Verify that in the Buff...

Page 31: ...p window 13 Power OFF the VP 4x8 14 If required disconnect the null modem adapter from the VP 4x8 15 Press in the PROGRAM button on the underside of the VP 4x8 to return it to its original position see Figure 1 16 Power ON the VP 4x8 9 2 Upgrading the Ethernet Firmware To update the VP 4x8 Ethernet firmware Download the file from the Internet see section 9 2 1 Connect a PC to the RS 232 port see s...

Page 32: ...PC to the RS 232 port of the VP 4x8 1 Power the VP 4x8 OFF 2 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port COM 1 on the VP 4x8 to a null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub COM port on your PC 3 On the underside of the device press in the ETH PROGAM switch using a small screwdriver see Figure 1 4 Power the VP 4x8 ON 9 2 3 Installing the Etherne...

Page 33: ...nd the red Send button turns off 6 Power OFF the VP 4x8 7 Press in the ETH PROGRAM button on the back panel of the VP 4x8 to return it to its original position see Figure 1 8 Power ON the VP 4x8 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 9 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 9 VP 4x8 Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 8 OUT 7 OUT ...

Page 34: ...eyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO that was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching i e 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 s front panel ...

Page 35: ...f this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 82 83 was sent from the PC then the switch...

Page 36: ... decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT an...

Page 37: ...ctsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorizedbyKramer iv Anyshipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationoftheproduct vi Anyothercause whichdoes not relatetoaproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct 1 Remo...

Page 38: ...For the latest information on our products and a list 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 unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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