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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-81K

8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher

Summary of Contents for VP-81K

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 81K 8x1 UXGA Audio Switcher...

Page 2: ...ling via the Embedded Web Pages 17 6 5 Dipswitch Settings 19 6 5 1 Setting the MACHINE 19 6 6 Cascading Machines 20 7 Operating Your VP 81K 8x1 UXGA Audio Switcher 21 7 1 Using the Front Panel INPUT S...

Page 3: ...operties Window 14 Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 15 Figure 9 Connect Screen 15 Figure 10 Device Properties Screen 16 Figure 11 HOME Embedded Web Page 17 Figure 12 CONFIGURATIONS...

Page 4: ...Null modem adapter a power cord and an infrared remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual2 This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack...

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

Page 6: ...oring the sync signal waveform Can cascade up to eight units with control from a PC or serial controller Operates in an automatic switching mode as well as the regular switching mode automatically swi...

Page 7: ...eographic area Media Access Control MAC Address A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Transmi...

Page 8: ...Your VP 81K 8x1 UXGA Audio Switcher 5 Figure 1 VP 81K 8x1 UXGA Audio Switcher...

Page 9: ...or Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptor 12 OUT 2 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptor 13 PROG Button Not used for technical staff use only 14 ETHERNET Conn...

Page 10: ...be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kr...

Page 11: ...er to the appropriate 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...

Page 12: ...ctor to an audio acceptor3 5 Connect the OUT 2 balanced audio terminal block connector see section 6 1 to an audio acceptor3 6 Set the dipswitches see section 6 5 7 As an option you can connect a PC a...

Page 13: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 81K 8x1 UXGA Audio Switcher 10 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 81K...

Page 14: ...ing the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output This section illustrates how to wire A balanced output connection see Figure 3 An unbalanced audio output see Figure 4 Figure 3 Connecting the Balanced...

Page 15: ...adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to a VP 81K unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 9 p...

Page 16: ...00 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 81K 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 K unit If shielded...

Page 17: ...he VP 81K to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP 81K with the factory configured default IP address A...

Page 18: ...rk hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 6 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port download the P3K Wizard Ethernet configuration software E...

Page 19: ...machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXX1 Serial if you are connected via a serial port 3 Click OK The P3K Wizard screen appears2 Figure 10 Device Properties Screen 4 If required...

Page 20: ...omputer If not download it from www java com To control the VP 81K via the embedded Web page make sure that it is connected to the Ethernet port of your computer and do the following 1 Open your Inter...

Page 21: ...GURATIONS Web page appears 2 Change the definitions as required 3 Click the Submit button to apply changes2 A window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings 4 Click Yes...

Page 22: ...quence 4 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 120 OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination see section 6 3 6 5 1 Setting the MACHINE Table 4 defines the machine number dipswitch settings The Machine determin...

Page 23: ...achine recommended as section 6 2 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 81K unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the...

Page 24: ...ton illumination definitions Table 5 Button Illumination Definitions Button Color Selected Input Signal Red Yes No Green No Yes Violet Yes Yes To switch an input to the outputs press one of the eight...

Page 25: ...nected input number Other switching operations are performed manually 7 3 Using the Audio Follow Video Breakaway Modes By default the VP 81K switches in true audio follow video mode in which all opera...

Page 26: ...rmware see section 8 3 8 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site and download the file FlashLoaderSetup exe from the Techni...

Page 27: ...the following 1 Double click the desktop icon FlashLoader 2 Connect the power on the VP 81K unit and switch it ON 3 Set the appropriate COM port The following screen appears Figure 15 FlashLoader Win...

Page 28: ...on and click Open Wait for completion of the upgrade procedure The new firmware version appears in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display Figure 16 Flash Upgrade Process 6 If required disconnect the RS 23...

Page 29: ...VIDEO 325MHz AUDIO 30kHz DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 05 Deg S N RATIO VIDEO 73dB 5MHz AUDIO 70dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 50dB 5MHz AUDIO 82dB 1kHz CONTROLS Audio level buttons 80dB to 5dB audio a...

Page 30: ...3 V 1 3 CR A 1 3 CR IN 4 V 1 4 CR A 1 4 CR IN 5 V 1 5 CR A 1 5 CR IN 6 V 1 6 CR A 1 6 CR IN 7 V 1 7 CR A 1 7 CR IN 8 V 1 8 CR A 1 8 CR 11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Tabl...

Page 31: ...AKE button and then 13 To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 via the Front panel buttons press the IN 1 and IN 3 button simultaneously Infrared remote control transmitter press the TAKE button...

Page 32: ...arameter_1 Parameter_2 CR Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_...

Page 33: ...entering If terminal software used to connect over serial ethernet USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters CR will be entered by Enter key that key send also LF but this char...

Page 34: ...ng command without the match login ERR004 Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio video AV IN OUT IN OUT AV IN OUT IN OUT RESULT Switch video only VID IN OUT IN OUT Short form V IN...

Page 35: ...V 1 OKCRLF VID 1 2 3 4 OKCRLF VID 82 3 ERR CRLF AUD 0 1 OKCRLF V 1 1 0 2 1 3 3 4 CRLF Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL INPUT STATUS Get signal status SIGNAL I...

Page 36: ...t front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameters Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Restart devi...

Page 37: ...tax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device serial number SN SN SERIAL_NUMBER Read device firmware version VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD RE...

Page 38: ...tory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ethernet port ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETHP ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESULT Read protocol ethernet port ETH PORT PRO...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...put is valid 8 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 5 this byte is set as the input 0 error 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 vali...

Page 41: ...code 0A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except tha...

Page 42: ...formation needed in instructions 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 8...

Page 43: ...er lightning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructionssupplied with the product iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment ofthe produ...

Page 44: ...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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