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Page 1: User Manual
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Before Installing on a Rack CAUTION!! 5.1.1 Instructions for Rack-Mounting Connecting a VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Connecting a Single Unit or Several VP-214DS Machines Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Controlling via RS-485 Controlling via ETHERNET 6.4.1... - Page 3 Table 11: Technical Specifications of the VP-214DS Table 12: VP-214DS Hex Codes for Assign of Master Status Table 13: VP-214DS Hex Codes for Request Status of a Video Output Table 14: VP-214DS Hex Codes for Requesting Detection of Valid Input...
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Page 4: Introduction
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com www.camboard.de Tel. -
Page 5: Your Vp-214Ds 4 Channel Automatic Xga Switcher
Kramer VP-214DS away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VP-214DS. Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP-214DS, respectively. -
Page 6: Figure 1: Vp-214Ds 4 Channel Automatic Xga Switcher
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Figure 1: VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de Fax 07131 911203... -
Page 7: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-214Ds 4 Channel Automatic Xga Switcher Features
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Features Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit IN 1 Button Press to select input 1 as the Master Source signal (see section 7.1):... -
Page 8: Figure 2: Vp-214Ds Underside Panel
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Your VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Figure 2 illustrates the relevant underside of the VP-214DS unit and Table 3 defines the underside features. ID BIT ID BIT ID BIT ID BIT PROG RESET Figure 2: VP-214DS Underside Panel... -
Page 9: Installing On A Rack
1 Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power. If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit (for a machine that is not 19"), refer to the Rack Adapters user manual (download it at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com) for installation instructions... -
Page 10: Connecting A Vp-214Ds 4 Channel Automatic Xga Switcher
This section describes how to: Connect the VP-214DS unit (see section 6.1) Connect the VP-214DS for control via RS-232 (see section 6.2), RS-485 (see section 6.3) and/or the Ethernet (see sections 6.4 and 6.7) Connect several VP-214DS machines (see section 6.6) Set the dipswitches (see section 6.5) -
Page 11: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-214Ds
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting a VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Computer Graphics Source A1 Local Display A Display A RS-232 Local Display D Computer Graphics Source A2 Display D Computer Graphics Source D1 Computer Graphics Source D2 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-214DS www.camboard.de... -
Page 12: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface) or a Master Programmable Remote Control system. 1 When connecting a single VP-214DS unit via RS-232, set the MACH. NO. dipswitches to MACHINE # 1, according to Table 8 2 Up to 50 feet of cabling may be used for the RS-232 connection 3 RS-485 can be used for control even for distances exceeding 1km www.camboard.de... -
Page 13: Controlling Via Ethernet
6.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET port via a Crossover Cable Connect the Ethernet port of the VP-214DS to the LAN port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 5 and Figure 5 define. Figure 5: RJ-45 PINOUT... -
Page 14: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting a VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 6). -
Page 15: Connecting The Ethernet Via A Straight-Through Cable
Connecting a VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher 6.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET via a Straight-Through Cable If connecting the Ethernet port of the VP-214DS to the LAN port on a network hub or network router, use a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 6 defines:... -
Page 16: Mach. No. (Machine Number) Dipswitches Setup
2, and so on If a remote controller is connected via RS-485 (see section 6.3), set the MACH. NO. on the first VP-214DS unit as 2, set the second unit as 3, and so on Table 8: MACH. NO. Dipswitch Settings DIPS MACH. -
Page 17: Connecting Several Vp-214Ds Machines
1. Connect the XGA sources and acceptors as section 6.1 describes. 2. Turn ON the power. 3. Connect the RS-232 port on the first VP-214DS unit to the PC using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended), as section 6.2 describes 4. -
Page 18: Control Configuration Via The Ethernet Port
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Connecting a VP-214DS 4 Channel Automatic XGA Switcher MACH. MACH. NO. 1 MACH. MACH. NO. 2 MACH. MACH. NO. 8 Figure 9: Connecting Several VP-214DS Machines 6.7 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (MACH NO. -
Page 19: Operating The Vp-214Ds
7.1 Selecting the Master Source Signal Select the Master Source signal by pressing the appropriate input button The VP-214DS automatically switches to the Master Source if it is connected to an active signal. If the Master Source signal is inactive, the machine automatically switches to the other input signal and once the Master Source signal becomes active, the machine automatically switches back. -
Page 20: Table 10: Input Button Functionality
Input 1 is active Input 2 is inactive VP-214DS Automatically switches to IN 1 1 In this example, IN 1 is selected to be the Master Source but you can select IN 2 to be the Master Source by pressing the IN 2 button www.camboard.de... -
Page 21: Connecting The Remote Connector
1 For example, if channel A inputs are set according to the second example in Table 10, input 1 will be routed to the output even if it does not have an active signal 2 Channel A, B, C and/or D 3 Note that the connection should be permanent, since the VP-214DS will revert to an automatic switcher when the connection is removed www.camboard.de Tel. -
Page 22: Firmware Upgrading
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-214DS unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-214DS unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC (see section 6.2). -
Page 23: Figure 11: Splash Screen
Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “Device Selection” window appears: Figure 13: Device Selection Window www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203... -
Page 24: Figure 14: Selecting The Device From The Selection Window
im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Firmware Upgrading 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 14: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. Figure 15: Loading the Hex www.camboard.de Tel. -
Page 25: Figure 16: Rs-232 Window
Firmware Upgrading 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-214DS (for example, 214DSM_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”... -
Page 26: Figure 18: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)
Figure 18: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-214DS. 12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-214DS unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Connect the power on the VP-214DS. -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
10.1 Hex Codes for Assigning the Master Status Table 12 lists the Hex codes for assign of Master status. Table 12: VP-214DS Hex Codes for Assign of Master Status Channel A (OUT 1) Channel B (OUT 2) Channel C (OUT 3) -
Page 28: Hex Codes For Request Status Of A Video Output
Hex Codes for Request Status of a video Output Table 13 Lists the Hex values for request status of a video output. Table 13: VP-214DS Hex Codes for Request Status of a Video Output Channel A (OUT 1) Channel B (OUT 2) -
Page 29: Kramer Protocol 2000
CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-214DS is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.46) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. -
Page 30: Table 16: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET VIDEO SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to... - Page 31 0 - Panel unlocked 1 - Panel locked REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED RESERVED - - - - - - - - DIRECT MEMORY Memory address Data SAVE www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
- Page 32 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit: 0 - Gain SETTINGS FOR I0 - 0=input; 1=output 1 - Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22, I1 - Left 2 - Treble...
- Page 33 RGB sources may be set in this case, in steps of 25 milliseconds. For example, to set for 350ms blanking time (14 steps), send HEX codes www.camboard.de Tel. 07131 911201 ce-info@camboard.de KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Fax 07131 911203...
- Page 34 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 18 – Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS-232. To do this, the user sends instruction 7 with the “ Set for delayed switch” option (64 ) before sending the switch command (instruction 1) or pressing via front panel.
- Page 35 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: 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 36 Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics 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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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