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  • Page 1 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-88K 8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Wiring a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-232 Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-485 Connecting to the VP-88K via the Ethernet Port 6.4.1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port 6.4.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 6.4.3...
  • Page 3 Figure 5: Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6: Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input Figure 7: Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-232 using a PC Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window...
  • Page 4 Table 13: VP-88K Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain Table 14: Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain Table 15: VP-88K Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease the Audio Output Gain Table 16: VP-88K Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download the latest user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...
  • Page 6 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Getting Started www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 7: Overview

    • The Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter • An (optional) external remote IR receiver (see Section 4.1 The VP-88K is dependable, rugged, and fits into three vertical spaces (3U) of a standard 19" rack. To achieve the best performance: •...

  • Page 8: Figure 1: Vp-88K Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Defining the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Defining the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-88K. Figure 1: VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 9: Table 1: Vp-88K Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Defining the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1: VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver LED Lights yellow LED when receiving signals from the Kramer infra-red remote control transmitter POWER LED...

  • Page 10: Figure 2: Vp-88K Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View

    CAMBOARD Electronics Defining the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2 Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-88K. Figure 2: VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 11: Table 2: Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features

    Connects to the PC or other serial controller through the computer network PROGRAM Button Push in to enter Program mode to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS-232; Release to revert to Normal mode (the factory default) AUDIO OUTPUTS removable...

  • Page 12: Using The Ir Transmitter

    60 m (197ft) when used with three extension cables 1 2 F IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector. Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. 1 Kramer P/N: C-A35M/IRR-50 2 Kramer P/N: C-A35M/A35F-50 www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...

  • Page 13: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-88K Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

    AUDIO OUTPUT terminal blocks. 1 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-88K. After connecting your VP-88K, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 All signal connections using more than one cable to interconnect between the devices should be of equal length...

  • Page 14: Figure 4: Wiring A Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output

     7. Connect the power cord 1 7 F Note that you can use the VP-88K 1 8 F • For various video applications (other than RGB), such as, composite video, Y/C (s-Video), YUV (component video), and even SD – SDI signals (Serial Digital Video) on different inputs •...

  • Page 15: Figure 5: Wiring An Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output

    Figure 6: Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-232 You can connect to the VP-88K via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. Figure 7: Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-232 using a PC www.camboard.de...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Vp-88K Via Rs-485

    RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-485 You can operate the VP-88K via the RS-485 port from a distance of up to 1200m (3900ft) using a PC equipped with a card that provides an RS-485 port.

  • Page 17: Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 2. On the PC, click Start > Control Panel. 3. Double-click Network Connections. 4. Right-click, and from the menu select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (see Figure Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6.

  • Page 18: Figure 9: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window

    8. Click OK. 6.4.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-88K to the Ethernet port on a network hub, switch, or router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. The VP- 88K Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible with your network (see Section 6.4.3...

  • Page 19: Figure 10: Connect Window

    Connecting the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 10: Connect Window 3. Select one of the following methods to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP-88K: Ethernet, if you are connected via an Ethernet cable. Enter the IP address ...

  • Page 20: Figure 11: Device Properties Window

    5. Make the required changes. 6. Click Set to save changes, or click Close to exit and not save the changes. Setting the VP-88K DIP-switches This section describes the VP-88K DIP-switch settings that configure RS-485 bus termination and VP-88K machine number. Figure 12 illustrates the factory default DIP-switch positions.

  • Page 21: Table 3: Dip-Switch Settings

    • When connecting more than one VP-88K, set the first machine (connected via RS-232) to be machine number 1. The other VP-88K units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16. Table 4: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings...

  • Page 22: Operating The Vp-88K

    • Press the ALL button, followed by the OFF button 7.3 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. When the VP-88K operates in the At Once mode, pressing an output-input combination implements the action immediately.

  • Page 23: Toggling Between At Once And Confirm Modes

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating the VP-88K The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode: • You can enter several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches • Every action requires user confirmation which protects against erroneous switching •...

  • Page 24: Figure 13: Status Display Immediately After Turn On

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating the VP-88K Understanding the 7-Segment Status Display Information The VP-88K has three display modes: • Immediately after the power is turned on (see Section 7.4.1 • During normal operation (see Section 7.4.2 • During Audio Gain Level Setting (see Section 7.4.3...

  • Page 25: Figure 15: Status Display During Normal Operation

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating the VP-88K Figure 15: Status Display During Normal Operation In the VIDEO mode, the display shows the video signal configuration. In the AUDIO mode, the display shows the audio signal configuration. In the AFV mode (see Section 7.5.1...

  • Page 26: Figure 17: Configuration Button Numbering

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating the VP-88K • If the AUDIO differs from the VIDEO, then the TAKE and the AUDIO buttons flash. Also, the audio outputs of the STATUS 7-segment display which change, flash . Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification. The audio follows the video 7.5.2 Setting the Breakaway Option...

  • Page 27: Figure 18: Status Display Output 8 Flashing

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Operating the VP-88K 2. Press the appropriate INPUT/OUTPUT SELECTOR button (the INPUT SELECTOR button number corresponding to the setup number). The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. 7.6.3 Deleting an Input-Output Configuration To delete an input-output configuration: 1.

  • Page 28: Resetting The Unit

    The display changes accordingly. 4. Press either the Audio or Video button to exit the gain level setting mode. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the VP-88K automatically exits the gain level setting mode and the display reverts to normal operation.

  • Page 29: Controlling The Vp-88K

    • RS-485 (see Section 8.2 • Ethernet (see Section 8.3 Controlling the VP-88K via RS-232 To control up to sixteen VP-88K units from a PC or serial controller via RS-232, as illustrated in Figure Figure 21: Control Configuration via RS-232 www.camboard.de Tel.

  • Page 30: Controlling The Vp-88K Via Rs-485

    4. Terminate the RS-485 line on both the Controller/PC and on the last VP-88K (set DIP-switch 1 to ON). 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-88K. After connecting your VP-88K, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device www.camboard.de...

  • Page 31: Controlling The Vp-88K Via Ethernet

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Controlling the VP-88K 5. Set the Machine number on all VP-88K units other than Machine 2 to a unique number between 3 and 16 (see Section 6.5) Figure 22 shows the DIP- switch setting for Machine 2.

  • Page 32: Connecting To The Vp-88K Via Your Browser

    • Load and enable Java • Enable Javascript in your browser Connecting to the VP-88K User Manual via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-88K and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser.
  • Page 33 CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser Figure 26: The Loading Page The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears. Figure 27: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run. The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical...

  • Page 34: The Main Switching Matrix Page

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser • Configuration (see Section 9.4 Select a page by clicking on the relevant link on the left hand side of the window. The Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 28: Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to: •...

  • Page 35: Setting The Afv Mode

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser Figure 29: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon appears indicating that the video channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4. Figure 30: Switching an Input to an Output 3.

  • Page 36: Operating In The Offline Mode

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser Figure 31: AFV Mode Warning 2. Click OK. The AFV button outline becomes dark. All audio channels are switched according to the corresponding video channels. In this example, audio channel In 2 is now switched to Out 4.

  • Page 37: Storing And Recalling Setups

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser Figure 33: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 3. If required, repeat Step 2 for several audio/video channels. 4. Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel.
  • Page 38 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser Figure 35: Selecting Preset 07 2. Click Store. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration is stored in Preset 07. To recall a setup: 1. From the Preset drop-down list, select a preset (in this example, Preset 03).

  • Page 39: Locking The Front Panel Buttons

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser 2. Click Recall. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded. Note: You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode (see...

  • Page 40: The Configuration Page

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser Figure 39: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 2. Click the – or + button to decrease or increase the gain. Hold the – or + button down to cycle through the values.

  • Page 41: Flash Memory Upgrade

    Flash Memory Upgrade For instructions on upgrading the firmware, see the Updating the Firmware Using the P3K Software document. The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com. www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de...

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Technical Specifications Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the VP-88K. Table 5 Table 5: Technical Specifications for the VP-88K INPUTS: 8x3 video (RGB): 0.7 Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors; 1 Sync Genlock with sync select switch 1Vpp on a BNC connector 8x2 Hs &...

  • Page 43: Communication Parameters

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Communication Parameters Communication Parameters Table 6 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products. Table 6: Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate: 9600 Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: Data Bits:...

  • Page 44: Table 8: Vp-88K Audio Signal Codes

    IN 8 #A 8>1 CR #A 8>2 CR #A 8>3 CR #A 8>4 CR #A 8>5 CR #A 8>6 CR #A 8>7 CR #A 8>8 CR T able 9 lists the codes that set the audio input gain. For more detailed information, S ection 15.2 Table 9: VP-88K Audio Input Gain Codes Level INPUT 1 INPUT 5...

  • Page 45: Table 11: Vp-88K Hex Codes That Switch Video Channels

    Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) codes are used when the VP-88K is connected via RS-485 and the machine is set to number 2. Table 11 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels.

  • Page 46: Kramer Protocol

    Protocol 3000. S ection 15.3 defines Protocol 2000. By default, the VP-88K is set to Kramer’s protocol 3000, but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000. 15.1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons (see S ection 15.1.1...

  • Page 47: Switching Protocols Via The Front Panel Buttons

    To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000, send the following command: • 0x38, 0x80, 0x83, 0x81 The Windows®-based Kramer control software operates with Protocol 2000. If the VP- 88K is set to protocol 3000, it is automatically switched to Protocol 2000.
  • Page 48 SP [param1 ,param2 …] result Sender_id@ CR LF CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 49: Command Parts Details

    2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81). Table 17: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking ~OKCRLF Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD. , Device Model Version Software Version www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 50 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 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 51 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine #6@VID 4>2CR ~6@VID 4>2 OKCRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 #AV 0>4CR ~AV 0>4 OKCRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs #V 3>*CR...
  • Page 52 Short form: ADL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME 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 RESULT www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 53 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 negative values. increase current value, decrease current value.
  • Page 54 Set audio follow AFV AFV-MODE AFV AFV-MODE RESULT video mode Note: This command effect device front-panel mode and AUD\VID command. Read audio follow AFV? AFV AFV-MODE video mode www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...

  • Page 55: Kramer Protocol 2000

    "0" or "afv" to set front panel switching buttons in audio-follow-video state. "1" or "brk" to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio. 15.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below.

  • Page 56: Table 19: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    9 - decrease left input 10 -increase right input 11 - decrease right input REQUEST AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input / output 6, 24 number whose parameter is requested www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 57 2 - Treble I2 - Right 3 - Midrange 4 - Mix On CHANGE TO ASCII Kramer protocol 3000 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 - video machine name 0 - Request first 4 digits 2 - audio machine name 1 - Request first suffix...
  • Page 58 For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
  • Page 59 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
  • Page 60 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit w ww.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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