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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Preliminary USER MANUAL Model: VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Overview Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Installing the VP-1608 in a Rack Connecting a VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Controlling via RS-485 Setting the MACHINE # DIP-Switches... - Page 3 Table 5: DELAY DIP-switch Settings Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-1608 Table 7: VP-1608 Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 in Breakaway Mode Table 8: VP-1608 Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control Table 9: VP-1608 Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control...
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Page 4: Introduction
GROUP 7: 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 our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 5: Quick Start
Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Overview The VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix is a true matrix switcher, routing any input to any or all outputs. The VP-1608 includes 16 input and 8 output selector buttons. The unit features: A bandwidth of 400MHz (fully loaded) for RGB signals... -
Page 7: Figure 1: Vp-1608 16X8 Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix
Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Figure 1: VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 8: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-1608 16X8 Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix Features
Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Table 1: Front Panel VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra-red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Vp-1608 Underside Flash Program Switches
1 Ranging from 0sec to 3.5sec (in increments of 0.5sec) 2 For RGBS applications, one of the sync channels (H or V) may be used for the S channel 3 Used to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 8.8) 4 The factory default... -
Page 10: Installing The Vp-1608 In A Rack
Installing the VP-1608 in a Rack Installing the VP-1608 in a Rack This section describes how to install the VP-1608 in a rack. Before Installing in a rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is... -
Page 11: Connecting A Vp-1608 16X8 Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix
8. Connect the power cord. 1 Note that you can connect up to 8 VP-1608 units to a PC or other RS-232 or RS-485 controller (see section 7) 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, switch on its... -
Page 12: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-1608
Connecting a VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Figure 3: Connecting the VP-1608... -
Page 13: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
(depending on whether the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector) 1 When connecting a single VP-1608 unit via RS-232, set the MACH. # DIP-switches to Machine # 1, according to Table 4 2 Up to 50 feet of cabling may be used for the RS-232 connection... -
Page 14: Controlling Via Rs-485
If shielded twisted pair cable is used, the shield may be connected to the “G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units (for example, on the RC-3000) 2. Set the MACH. # DIP-switches on the VP-1608 unit to a Machine # between 2 and 16, according to Table 4. -
Page 15: Setting The Machine # Dip-Switches
The MACHINE # determines the address of a VP-1608 unit when several VP-1608 units are controlled by a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VP-1608 unit via DIPS 1, 2, and 3 (DIP 4 is for RS-485 termination), according to Table When using a stand-alone VP-1608 unit, set the MACHINE # to 1. -
Page 16: Setting The Delay Dip-Switches
3 To connect a single VP-1608 unit to a PC or other RS-485 controller, see section 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device... -
Page 17: Controlling Via An Rs-485 Controller
Figure 10, do the following 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 18 1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources and acceptors, and the power cord to each VP-1608 unit. 2. On each VP-1608 unit, set the MACHINE # DIP-switches, as required. For example, set the first VP-1608 unit to MACHINE # 2, the second VP-1608 unit to MACHINE # 3, and so on, up to MACHINE # 8 for the seventh VP- 1608 unit (see section 6.4).
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Page 19: Figure 10: Controlling Via An Rs-485 Controller
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 G RC-3000 G B A MACH. # RS-485 RS-232 MACHINE # 2 G B A MACH. # RS-485 RS-232 MACHINE # 8 Figure 10: Controlling via an RS-485 Controller KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Operating Your Vp-1608 16X8 Rgbhv/Balanced Audio Matrix
Displaying unit characteristics (see section 8.8) Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option By default, the VP-1608 is setup for use as a single machine. This means that it is a 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix (in audio-follow-video mode), with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output (for example, input 1 to output 1). -
Page 21: Setting The Breakaway Option
Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode, as section 8.3.1 describes. When the VP-1608 operates in the AT ONCE mode, pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch immediately. In the CONFIRM mode, the TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch. -
Page 22: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes
Operating Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Every action requires user confirmation, to protect against erroneous switching Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 8.3.1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes, do the following: 1. -
Page 23: Storing An Input/Output Configuration
TAKE button. The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. To view the saved input/output configurations, set the VP-1608 to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations 8.4.3 Deleting an Input/Output Configuration To delete an input/output configuration, do the following: 1. -
Page 24: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
3 Without having to switch the power off and on 4 Each VP-1608 unit ships in its factory default state that is a 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix (in audio-follow-video mode), with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output (for example, 1-to-1) -
Page 25: Displaying Unit Characteristics
The firmware version number Figure 12: VP-1608 Unit Characteristics Flash Memory Upgrade The VP-1608 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 9.1) Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 9.2) -
Page 26: Connecting The Pc To The Rs-232 Port
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-1608 unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) rear panel port on the VP-1608 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 (F) COM port on your PC (see section 6.2). -
Page 27: Figure 14: Splash Screen
3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 (or select the “Select” command from the Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “Device Selection” window appears: Figure 16: Device Selection Window KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 28: Figure 17: Device Selection Window
Flash Memory Upgrade 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2. AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 17: Device Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. Figure 18: Loading the Hex... -
Page 29: Figure 19: Rs-232 Window
Flash Memory Upgrade 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for the VP-1608 (for example 1608M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication/RS232”... -
Page 30: Figure 21: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)
10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-1608. 12. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-1608 unit from the null- modem adapter. 13. Set both the underside switches: Flash Program switch 1 and Flash Program... -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
230V AC, 50/60Hz (115V AC, USA), 28VA. DIMENSIONS: 19" x 7" x 3U W, D, H, rack mountable. WEIGHT: 5.5kg, (12.2lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Windows®-based Kramer control software, null-modem adapter, IR remote control 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 32: 3Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication
3Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 7: VP-1608 Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 in Breakaway Mode Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels IN 1... -
Page 33: Hex Tables For Audio Input/Output Gain Control
“audio inputs gain adjustment” mode continues until instruction 42 changes to the “audio outputs gain adjustment” mode: Table 8 lists the Hex values for the audio gain control of the 16 inputs: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 34: Table 8: Vp-1608 Hex Codes For Audio Input Gain Control
Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Table 8: VP-1608 Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control INPUTS... -
Page 35: Hex Tables For Audio Output Gain Control
“audio outputs gain adjustment” mode continues until instruction 42 changes to the “audio inputs gain adjustment” mode: Table 9 lists the Hex values for the audio gain control of the eight outputs: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 36: Table 9: Vp-1608 Hex Codes For Audio Output Gain Control
Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Table 9: VP-1608 Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control OUTPUTS *In the Mute state, the audio output is physically disconnected from the input... -
Page 37: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-1608 is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.42) (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. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. -
Page 38: Table 11: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 11: 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... - Page 39 NOTE 8 - The reply to the "REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED" is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined; or 1 if it is defined. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 40 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 9 - An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher, or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range (e.g. trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one, or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined).
- Page 41 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 42 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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