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Kramer VP-81K User Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Defining EDID Your VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81K Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Controlling via RS-232 Controlling via RS-485 Controlling the VP-81K via the Ethernet Port 6.4.1...
  • Page 3 Figure 16: Flash Upgrade Process Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: Front Panel VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Features Table 3: Dipswitch Definitions Table 4: MACHINE # Dipswitch Settings Table 5: Button Illumination Definitions...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 5 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 6: Overview

    VP-81K away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 1 For example, if INPUT 6 is currently selected and connected and then INPUT 4 receives an active signal, the VP-81K automatically switches to INPUT 4...

  • Page 7: Terminology Used In This User Manual

    Your VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 1 and Table 2 define the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher: 1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 8: Figure 1: Vp-81K 8X1 Uxga / Audio Switcher

    Your VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 1: VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher...

  • Page 9: Table 2: Front Panel Vp-81K 8X1 Uxga / Audio Switcher Features

    Your VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Features Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the...

  • Page 10: Using The Ir Transmitter For The Vp-81K

    This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.

  • Page 11: Installing In A Rack

    5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way power and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where adapter kit (for a machine that is not electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord 19"), see the Rack Adapters user...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-81K 8X1 Uxga / Audio Switcher

    8. Connect the power cord 1 Be sure that the power is switched OFF on each device before connecting it to your VP-81K. After connecting all the devices to your VP-81K, switch on the power of the VP-81K, and then switch on the power of each device...

  • Page 13: Figure 2: Connecting The Vp-81K

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VP-81K KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 6.1 Connecting 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 Stereo Audio Output...

  • Page 15: Controlling Via Rs-232

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 6.2 Controlling via RS-232 You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-81K via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-81K unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided...

  • Page 16: Controlling Via Rs-485

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 6.3 Controlling via RS-485 You can control a VP- K unit via an RS-485 controller, for example, a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface) or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC-3000.

  • Page 17: Controlling The Vp-81K Via The Ethernet Port

    6.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the 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...

  • Page 18: Connecting Via A Straight-Through Cable

    Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.4.2 Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable You can connect the ETHERNET of the VP-81K to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.4.3...

  • Page 19: Figure 10: Device Properties Screen

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 2. Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP-81K. Select: Ethernet, if you know the IP address number or the machine name. The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXX Serial, if you are connected via a serial port 3.

  • Page 20: Controlling Via The Embedded Web Pages

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 6.4.4 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The embedded Web page can be used to remotely operate the VP-81K via the Ethernet. Before you use the embedded Web pages to control the VP-81K via the Ethernet, check that the Java™...

  • Page 21: Figure 12: Configurations Embedded Web Page

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 4. Click the on-screen buttons to control the unit. The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings change others (see Figure 12). To change CONFIGURATION definitions: 1. Click the CONFIGURATIONS button.

  • Page 22: Dipswitch Settings

    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 # determines the position of a VP-81K unit, when controlling several units via RS-232 or RS-485. Table 4: MACHINE # Dipswitch Settings...

  • Page 23: Cascading Machines

    Connecting the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA / Audio Switcher 6.6 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to eight VP-81K units with control from a PC or serial controller (see Figure 14). To cascade up to eight individual VP-81K units via RS-485, do the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Operating Your Vp-81K 8X1 Uxga / Audio Switcher

    (refer to the RC-IR2 user manual) or the infrared remote Transmitter extension cable transmitter Powering up VP-81K unit, recalls the previous settings (that is, the state of the unit when it was powered down) from the non-volatile memory. 7.1 Using the Front Panel INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Table 5 describes the INPUT SELECTOR button illumination definitions.

  • Page 25: The Automatic Switching Mode

    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 operations relate to both the video and audio. Both the VIDEO and the AUDIO buttons illuminate in this mode.

  • Page 26: Operating In The Audio-Follow-Video Mode

    8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-81K unit, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-81K unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC (see section 6.2).

  • Page 27: Upgrading Firmware

    8.3 Upgrading Firmware To upgrade the firmware, do 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 Window 4.

  • Page 28: Figure 16: Flash Upgrade Process

    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-232 rear panel port on the VP-81K unit from the Null-modem adapter.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) rack-mountable WEIGHT: 2.7kg (6lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software, Infrared remote control transmitter OPTIONS: External remote IR receiver cable ; 15 meter extension cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice...

  • Page 30: Table Of Ascii Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 3000)

    10 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) Table 7 lists the ASCII values to switch an input to an output for a single VP-81K machine. For more detailed information, see Protocol 3000 (section 12.2). Table 7: VP-81K Codes for Protocol 3000...

  • Page 31: Kramer Protocol

    Kramer Protocol 12 Kramer Protocol By default, the VP-81K is set to protocol 3000 (see section 12.2) but is also compatible with Kramer’ s Protocol 2000 (see section 12.3). Section 12.1 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000.

  • Page 32: Kramer Protocol 3000

    Kramer Protocol 12.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows® HyperTerminal Application). 12.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter Destination_id@ message Simple command (commands string with only one command without...

  • Page 33: Command Parts Details

    Design note: transparent supporting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 34: Table 9: Instruction Codes For Protocol 3000

    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 35 PRST-VID? PRESET, * Read audio PRST-AUD? PRESET,OUT PRST-AUD PRESET: IN>OUT connections from Short form: PAUD? PRESET,OUT saved preset PRST-AUD? PRESET, * PRST-AUD PRESET: IN>1, IN>2,… Read saved presets PRST-LST? PRST-LST PRESET, PRESET, … list Short form: PLST? KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 36 Kramer Protocol Preset commands Command Syntax Response Parameters Description: PRESET = Preset number. OUT = Output in preset to show for, '*' for all. Examples: Store current Audio & Video #PRST-STR 5CR ~PRST-STR 5 OKCRLF connections to preset 5 Recall Audio & Video...
  • Page 37 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 38 Kramer Protocol Network settings commands Set IP Address NET-IP IP_ADDRESS NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT NTIP NET-IP? Read IP Address NET-IP IP_ADDRESS NTIP? NET-MAC? Read MAC Address NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT NTMSK NET-MASK? Read subnet mask...

  • Page 39: Kramer Protocol 2000

    (implement) the command, and the addressed machine will reply. For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 40: Table 11: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    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 41 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system (48 inputs, 32 outputs), the reply to the HEX code 82 (ie. request the number of outputs) would be HEX codes ie. 16 outputs KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 42 Kramer Protocol NOTE 16 - The reply to the “ REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED” is as in NOTE 4 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked, or 1 if it is locked.
  • Page 43 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 44 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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