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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Models:

VP-88ETH,

8x8 RGBH / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

VP-84ETH,

8x4 RGBH / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

VP-82ETH,

8x2 RGBH / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

VP-66ETH,

6x6 RGBH / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

VP-64ETH,

6x4 RGBH / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

Summary of Contents for VP-64ETH

Page 1: ...P 88ETH 8x8 RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher VP 84ETH 8x4 RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher VP 82ETH 8x2 RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher VP 66ETH 6x6 RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher VP 64...

Page 2: ...2 RS 485 Dipswitch 32 6 Operating Your VP 88ETH Machine 33 6 1 Displaying the Unit Characteristics 33 6 2 Selecting and Connecting an Output and or Input 33 6 3 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Brea...

Page 3: ...Unit Configuration Window 22 Figure 19 Port Configuration in the Unit Configuration Window 23 Figure 20 Server Properties in the Unit Configuration Window 23 Figure 21 Serial Port Settings Window 24 F...

Page 4: ...ramer control software3 This user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review t...

Page 5: ...of this button Can be used for mixed applications such as Y C and YUV simultaneously Includes an ETHERNET connection that supports easy dial up and Internet system remote control requiring only a ded...

Page 6: ...ity cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 88ETH VP 84ETH VP 82ETH VP 66ETH VP 64ETH away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your RGBH Ba...

Page 7: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 1 VP 88ETH 8x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 8: ...Your RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 5 Figure 2 VP 84ETH 8x4 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 9: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6 Figure 3 VP 82ETH 8x2 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 10: ...Your RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 7 Figure 4 VP 66ETH 6x6 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 11: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RGBH Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 8 Figure 5 VP 64ETH 6x4 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

Page 12: ...output marked above each input 7 RCL Button Press the RCL button followed by an INPUT button 2 to recall a setup from the non volatile memory 8 STO Button Press the STO button followed by an INPUT but...

Page 13: ...r through computer networking 19 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 20 Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 1 2 and 3 are for setting the machine number...

Page 14: ...al Digital Video You can use the VP 88ETH for parallel applications For example you can use it simultaneously as a composite video 8x8 matrix and a Component YUV Matrix When using the VP 88ETH in mixe...

Page 15: ...alanced Audio Matrix Switcher 12 RS 232 RGBHV Display RGBHV Projector RGBHV High Resolution Graphics Source 6 RGBHV High Resolution Graphics Source 1 Audio Connections are not shown Figure 6 Connectin...

Page 16: ...on the VP 88ETH see Figure 9 Figure 7 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection L R G G Figure 7 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 8 illustrates how to wire an...

Page 17: ...with a 9 wire flat cable2 to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VP 88ETH unit1 without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear pane...

Page 18: ...PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 88ETH unit If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 2 Set the S...

Page 19: ...ecting via a Crossover Cable Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP 88ETH to the LAN port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 3 defines Table 3 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Si...

Page 20: ...nternet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 12 Figure 12 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure...

Page 21: ...ion Software To configure the ETHERNET Port you have to install and run the XPort configuration software It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring the ETHERN...

Page 22: ...x To search for devices click the Search icon or select Search Network from the Action menu 5 4 2 3 Assign IP Address Figure 15 shows a device found on the network with the IP addresses assigned at th...

Page 23: ...IP Address do the following 1 Select the device from the main window list 2 Click the Ping icon or select Ping from the Action menu The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP Address of the selected dev...

Page 24: ...se a standard Web browser to access the unit s internal Web pages and configure the unit over the network see section 5 4 4 This is the easiest and preferred method Make sure that the Java 2 Runtime E...

Page 25: ...fault settings Update Settings Press to update settings Channel 1 Disabled When in the Web Manager window 1 Use the menu buttons to navigate to sub pages where you can configure server settings See ex...

Page 26: ...e cursor over one of the fields to display Help messages Figure 20 Server Properties in the Unit Configuration Window Changing the IP address will require you to enter the new IP address in the browse...

Page 27: ...window is set according to Figure 211 Figure 21 Serial Port Settings Window Make sure that the Local Port in the Dedicated Connection window is set according to Figure 22 Figure 22 Dedicated Connecti...

Page 28: ...5 4 5 1 Installing the Com Port Redirector To install the Com Port Redirector do the following 1 Perform the appropriate step to start the installation If the Com Port Redirector is on a CD ROM inser...

Page 29: ...irector and click Configuration The Com Port Redirector Configuration window appears see Figure 26 Figure 26 Com Port Redirector Configuration Window 6 Click the Com Setup button A Port Setup dialog b...

Page 30: ...OK Note After you use the Port Setup dialog box to add or remove Com ports restart your computer 5 4 5 2 Configuring the Com Port Redirector Com Port Redirector is a software utility for network enab...

Page 31: ...fic instructions see section 5 4 1 To configure the Com Port Director 1 Click the Start button in the Windows Taskbar point to Programs point to Lantronix Redirector and click Configuration The Com Po...

Page 32: ...t Redirector and the server Connection Timeout Specifies the maximum number of seconds that the Com Port Redirector waits for a connection to be made before giving up on this attempt If Timeout Reconn...

Page 33: ...VP 88ETH To verify connectivity between the Com Port Redirector and the VP 88ETH using HyperTerminal 1 Click the Start button in the Windows Taskbar point to Programs point to Accessories point to Com...

Page 34: ...bes the machine set up and dipswitch selection Figure 31 illustrates the factory default dipswitches and Table 7 describes them OFF ON Figure 31 VP 88ETH Dipswitches Table 7 Dipswitch Settings DIPS Fu...

Page 35: ...ct via their RS 485 ports to the RS 485 port on the Master Table 8 MACHINE Dipswitch Settings DIPS MACHINE 1 2 3 1 Master ON ON ON 2 OFF ON ON 3 ON OFF ON 4 OFF OFF ON 5 ON ON OFF 6 OFF ON OFF 7 ON OF...

Page 36: ...UT buttons 1 2 and 3 see section 6 6 6 2 Selecting and Connecting an Output and or Input To switch an input to an output press the desired OUTPUT button followed by the desired INPUT button In additio...

Page 37: ...onfirm the modification The audio will follow the video 6 3 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only...

Page 38: ...ing a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press an OUTPUT INPUT combination The corresponding input number that is displayed in the STATUS 7 segment D...

Page 39: ...ress the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button the INPUT SELECTOR button corresponding to the setup The memory recalls the stored data from that reference 6 5 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration To d...

Page 40: ...l controller via RS 232 and RS 485 or up to seven single units via RS 485 7 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 To control up to eight VP 88ETH units with control from a PC or serial control...

Page 41: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling Several RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers 38 SELF ADDRESS 1 Master SELF ADDRESS 2 SELF ADDRESS 8 Figure 32 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485...

Page 42: ...t see section 5 5 1 3 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the RC 30003 and on the last VP 88ETH unit set DIP 4 to ON 4 Connect the RS 485 ports on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 ports on each of the VP 88ETH...

Page 43: ...232 OUT 12 VDC 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G 4 6 8 10 3 5 7 9 11 12 14 16 O UT 13 15 IN Figure 33 Control Configuration via RS 485 7 3 Control Configuration via the ETHERNET Port To control several units via...

Page 44: ...6x3 video RGB 0 7 Vpp 75ohm on BNCs 6x2 Hs Vs TTL level 510 ohm or Video 0 7 Vpp 75ohm on BNCs 6 balanced stereo audio 4dBm 150ohm on detachable terminal blocks VP 84ETH and VP 64ETH 4x3 video RGB 0 7...

Page 45: ...88ETH 42 9 Table of Hex Codes for the Master VP 88ETH Table 10 shows the HEX codes for switching the master VP 88ETH Table 10 Hex Codes for Switching the Master VP 88ETH OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN 1 IN 2...

Page 46: ...the INSTRUCTION which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bits 4 6 Defined as 0 I3 I0...

Page 47: ...e Don t care 5 17 RESERVED 6 18 RESET MACHINE 0 0 1 19 STORE STATUS Set as SETUP 1 8 0 to store parameters 1 to delete setup 2 7 9 20 RECALL STATUS Set as SETUP 1 8 Don t care 2 7 10 21 to 56 NOT USED...

Page 48: ...al use NOTE 7 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 to SETU P 8 are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 8 Under normal conditions the machine s presen...

Page 49: ...is required the original dated invoice or a copy must 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...

Page 50: ...r 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 comment...

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