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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-28 Presentation Switcher P/N: 2900-300080 Rev 3... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Defining EDID Defining the VP-28 Presentation Switcher Installing the VP-28 in a Rack Connecting the VP-28 Connecting a Serial Controller to the VP-28 Connecting to the VP-28 via Ethernet Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Operating the VP-28 Operating the Combined 5 x 1 Switching Group... - Page 4 Figures Figure 1: VP-28 Presentation Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VP-28 Presentation Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VP-28 Presentation Switcher Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window Figure 6: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer VP-28 Presentation Switcher away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust VP-28 - Getting Started... -
Page 7: Overview
Overview The VP-28 is a high quality presentation switcher designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. The VP-28 combines the functions of a 3x1 switcher for composite video and audio, a 3x1 switcher for HDMI and audio, a 3x1 switcher for computer graphics video (PC, UXGA) type signals with audio, a 3x1 switcher for DVI and audio, and a 2x1 DisplayPort video and audio switcher. -
Page 8: About Hdmi-General Description
You can control the VP-28 via the front panel buttons, IR remote control using the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter (provided), over a LAN via Ethernet, or by RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller. -
Page 9: About Dvi-General Description
4.5m (15ft) will work for displays at resolutions of 1,920×1,200. This resolution will work even up to 10m (33ft) if appropriate cable is used. Cable lengths up to 15m (50ft) can be used with displays at resolutions up to 1,280×1,024. For longer VP-28 - Overview... -
Page 10: About Hdcp
• Replaces the interface needed between the PC and an external display, as well as the low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) interface in notebook computers, monitors, to connect to LCD panels VP-28 - Overview... -
Page 11: Defining Edid
(that is connected to the display’s source). The EDID enables the VP-28 to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. -
Page 12: Figure 1: Vp-28 Presentation Switcher Front Panel
Figure 1: VP-28 Presentation Switcher Front Panel Feature Function LED Indicator Lights yellow when receiving IR signals Sensor Receives the IR signal POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning on the power to the device DVI Input Selection Buttons Press one of the three buttons to select the DVI input... -
Page 13: Figure 2: Vp-28 Presentation Switcher Rear Panel
IN 1 ~ IN 3, OUT Connect to the PC graphics (using adapters) or DVI video channel of the video sources and acceptor. (We recommend the Kramer ADC-DM/DF+GF (one is supplied with the device) or the C-MDMA/MGMA cable.) RS-232 Serial Port 3-pin Terminal Block Connect to a serial controller (see Section 5.1... -
Page 14: Installing The Vp-28 In A Rack
Installing the VP-28 in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VP-28 - Installing the VP-28 in a Rack... -
Page 15: Connecting The
Connecting the VP-28 Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your VP-28. After connecting your VP-28, connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices. Figure 3: Connecting the VP-28 Presentation Switcher... -
Page 16: Connecting A Serial Controller To The
To connect to the VP-28 via RS-232: • Connect the 3-pin terminal block on the rear panel port of the VP-28 (pin G to pin 5, pin Rx to pin 3, pin Tx to pin 2) to the RS 232 9-pin D-sub port on... -
Page 17: Connecting To The Vp-28 Via Ethernet
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port on the VP-28 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-28 during the initial configuration. -
Page 18: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as shown in Figure 5. You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window VP-28 - Connecting the VP-28... -
Page 19: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output
7. Click OK. 5.2.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the VP-28 via a network switch/hub: • Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch/hub using a straight through cable... -
Page 20: Operating The
Operating the Combined 5 x 1 Switching Group By default, the VP-28 operates as a four 3 x 1 and one 2 x 1 switcher whereby the video and audio for each group is switched to the output of the same group. The VP-28 can also combine the HDMI and DP inputs into a single 5-input group where any one of the five HDMI/DP inputs can be switched to the HDMI output. -
Page 21: Locking The Front Panel
Press and hold the LOCK button. The LOCK button lights and the front panel buttons are locked. Pressing any button has no effect but the LOCK button flashes briefly. The VP-28 can be operated via the remote IR controller, RS-232 or Ethernet To unlock the front panel of the VP-28: •... -
Page 22: Resetting The Vp-28 To The Factory Default
Resetting the VP-28 to the Factory Default To reset the VP-28 to factory defaults: 1. Switch off the VP-28. 2. Press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel. 3. Switch on the VP-28. 4. Wait a few seconds and release the button. -
Page 23: Operating The Vp-28 Remotely
Operating the VP-28 Remotely You can operate the VP-28 remotely using the VP-28 Controller Software via either the RS-232 serial port or the Ethernet port. The VP-28 Application Software can be downloaded from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. The Controller Software requires the following: •... -
Page 24: Figure 9: Typical Input Button
User-selectable icon selected to be displayed on the button Input HDMI 1 Label User-selectable button label Background Color Indicates the status of the input/output: Purple—active White—inac ive Audio Input The symbol indicates that this is the selected audio input (see Section 7.3 VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 25: The Controller Software Menu Bar
1. Click the Connect button. The Connection Method window is displayed as shown in Figure Figure 10: Connection Method Window 2. Select the connection method (via Ethernet over a LAN or serial connection) selecting the relevant option button. VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 26: Switching An Input To The Output Of The Group
1. Click on the Master Audio drop-down list as shown in Figure Figure 12: Master Audio Input Selection 2. Select the required audio input from the drop-down list. The audio input is selected to switch to the master audio output. VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 27: Operating The Combined 5 X 1 Hdmi/Dp Switching Group
2. To break the combined group into an HDMI and a DP group, press the Combine button. The button changes to an unlocked icon, the heading changes to HDMI: and DisplayPort:, the outline disappears and the inputs are no longer grouped. VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 28: Changing The Audio Levels
1. Select the Talkover check box. The Ta kover mode is selected and the presence of a microphone signal will reduce the level of the master audio temporarily. 2. Select the Mix check box. VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 29: Changing The Input Button Icons And Labels
3. Either: Select the required icon from the list (you can save custom icons) Click Select icon from file and browse to the icon directory 4. Click OK. The button characteristics are changed. VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 30: Upgrading The Firmware
5. When the process is complete power cycle the device. 7.10 Setting the IP Network Parameters To set the IP network parameters: 1. Click Device > Device Details. 2. Under Connectivity, edit the required parameter as shown in Figure VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 31: Figure 18: Device Details Window
Figure 18: Device Details Window 3. Click Set Value. A confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK. The parameter is set. 5. Power cycle the device. VP-28 - Operating the VP-28 Remotely... -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
CV: –54dB Master: –70dB @1kHz (all hostile): XGA: –56dB (5MHz) Local Outputs: –80dB from Line in CONTROLS (Level MASTER: <–12 to 70dB from Mic, –79 to +15dB from Line in Range): COUPLING: CV: DC XGA: DC VP-28 - Technical Specifications... - Page 33 19” x 7.35” x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable WEIGHT: 1.8kg (3.97lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, rack “ears”, Kramer infrared remote control transmitter, Kramer ADC-DM/DF+GF DVI to DVI and VGA breakout cable OPTIONS: Kramer C-MDMA/MGMA DVI/VGA/audio breakout cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
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Page 34: Default Parameters
Subnet mask 255.255 255.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.1 TCP Port # 5000 UDP Port # 50000 Maximum UDP Ports Maximum TCP Ports Default Video/Audio Parameters Item Description Switched input in all groups Master audio gain Mic audio gain VP-28 - Default Parameters... -
Page 35: Protocol 3000 Control Commands
HDMI 3 #AUD 9>6<CR> In 10 CV 1 #AUD 10>6<CR> In 11 CV 2 #AUD 11>6<CR> In 12 CV 3 #AUD 12>6<CR> In 13 DP 1 #AUD 13>6<CR> In 14 DP 2 #AUD 14>6<CR> VP-28 - Protocol 3000 Control Commands... - Page 36 MIC Output Gain # AUD-LVL 2,6,–80<CR> # AUD-LVL 2,7,–80<CR> –80dB (mute) # AUD-LVL 2,6,–50<CR> # AUD-LVL 2,7,–50<CR> –50dB (mute) # AUD-LVL 2,6,0<CR> # AUD-LVL 2,7,0<CR> 0dB (1:1) # AUD-LVL 2,6,15<CR> # AUD-LVL 2,7,15<CR> 15dB (max) VP-28 - Protocol 3000 Control Commands...
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Page 37: Kramer Protocol
Kramer Protocol The VP-28 supports Kramer Protocol 3000. 11.1 Protocol Output Definitions The protocol output definitions are: • DVI video group defined as output 1 • VGA video group defined as output 2 • HDMI video group defined as output 3 •... -
Page 38: Device Message Format
(Similar way can use for URL \ Telnet support that maybe will be added in future). Commands forms: Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing, response is always in long syntax. VP-28 - Kramer Protocol... - Page 39 Response Protocol Handshaking ~OKCRLF Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD. , Device Model Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio-video channel has switched (AFV mode) AV IN>OUT Video channel has switched (Breakaway mode) VID IN>OUT Audio channel has switched (Breakaway mode) AUD IN>OUT...
- Page 40 AUD-LVL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME AUD-LVL STAGE, amplifier stage. CHANNEL, VOLUME Short form: ADL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume level AUD-LVL? STAGE, CHANNEL AUD-LVL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME Short form: ADL? STAGE Mute audio MUTE MUTE-MODE MUTE MUTE-MODE VP-28 - Kramer Protocol...
- Page 41 Numeric value (present audio processing stage). For example: "0" for Input level, "1" for Pre-Amplifier, "2" for Amplifier (Out) etc. CHANNEL = Input or Output # VOLUME = Audio parameter in Kramer units, precede minus sign for nega ive values. increase current value, decrease current value.
- Page 42 PORT = Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands 1-65535 = User defined port 0 - Reset port to factory default (50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP) Factory Commands Reset to factory default FACTORY FACTORY RESULT configuration VP-28 - Kramer Protocol...
- Page 44 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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