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Kramer VP-553xl User Manual

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KR AM E R E LE CT RO NI C S LT D.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-553xl
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300421 Rev 2

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  • Page 1 KR AM E R E LE CT RO NI C S LT D. USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-553xl Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-300421 Rev 2...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Figures Figure 1: VP-553xl Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-553xl Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VP-553xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection Figure 6: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection Figure 7: HDBT IR transmission Example VP-553xl –...
  • Page 5 Figure 8: VP-553xl Audio Volume Level (dB) vs. OSD Volume Values Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 11: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Figure 12: Internet Protocol Properties Window...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer VP-553xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 9: Overview

    System Range for the TP inputs and outputs - over 250m (more than 820ft) For optimum range and performance using TP, use Kramer's BC-STP cable where skewing is not an issue or the Kramer BC-XTP Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) skew-free cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, source and display used.
  • Page 10 Built-in ProcAmp - color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness • Front panel control - audio mute, video blanking and freeze frame • Built-in Web pages for easy setup and remote control • Firmware upgrade via the Ethernet • Non-Volatile memory that saves the final settings VP-553xl – Overview...

  • Page 11: Using The Usb Switcher

    • Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages The VP-553xl is housed in a 19” 2U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears” included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply. Using the USB Switcher The VP-553xl incorporates a simple, yet effective, 4:1 USB 1.1 switcher. The switcher can be used, for example, to connect one out of several PCs to a smart board or other USB client.

  • Page 12: Shielded Twisted Pair (Stp) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (Utp)

    STP cable. There are different levels of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer BC-STP is intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue.

  • Page 13: Figure 1: Vp-553Xl Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

    Figure 1: VP-553xl Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter TO USB OUT Press a button to switch a USB input to the output (from USB 1 to USB 4) TO OUT 2...

  • Page 14: Figure 2: Vp-553Xl Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

    EQ. Trimmer Use to adjust the cable compensation equalization level HDBT IN Connect to an HDBT Transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-580Txr) to pass audio and video signals as well as serial commands (from 1 to 3) HDMI IN Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 3)
  • Page 15 OUT 1 HDMI Connect to an HDMI acceptor OUTPUT HDBT RJ-45 Connect to an HDBT Receiver (for example, the Kramer TP-580Rxr) Connectors OUT 2 Connect to an HDMI acceptor ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking...

  • Page 16: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VP-553xl – Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Vp-553Xl

    INPUT connector (from 1 to 3). Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-553xl via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector 2.
  • Page 18 RS-232 CONTROL 9-pin D-sub Port to a PC to control the unit 12. Connect the REM 2-pin terminal block contact-closure remote-control pins to a switch to mute/unmute the audio output by momentarily pressing the switch. 13. Connect the ETHERNET port, see Section 6.4 VP-553xl – Connecting the VP-553xl...

  • Page 19: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-553Xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    Figure 3: Connecting the VP-553xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler VP-553xl - Connecting the VP-553xl...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Balanced Stereo Audio Input And Outputs

    Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection Connection Figure 6: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection VP-553xl – Connecting the VP-553xl...

  • Page 21: Controlling The Vp-553Xl

    Section 6.5) Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP-553xl includes the following front panel buttons: • Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: CV (1 and 2), TP (1 and 2), PC (1 and 2), HDBT (1 to 3), or HDMI (1 to 3) to OUT 1 •...

  • Page 22: Using The Osd Menu

    Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP-553xl via the OSD menu. Press the: • MENU button to enter the menu The default timeout is set to 10 seconds • ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings •...

  • Page 23: Figure 7: Hdbt Ir Transmission Example

    TP-580T (connected to HDBT 1) and a DVD player. The DVD remote control sends a command while pointing towards the External IR Sensor. The IR signal passes through the TP cables, the VP-553xl and the IR Emitter to the DVD player, which responds to the command sent.
  • Page 24 When FOLLOW OUTPUT is selected, the scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected Turn the auto sync ON/OFF. When ON, this de-activates the output after a few AUTOSYNC VP-553xl – Controlling the VP-553xl...
  • Page 25 Select the audio delay time: OFF, 10ms to 80ms in 10ms steps or AUTO MICROPHONE MIX Set mix ON to mix the microphone input with the selected audio input or set to OFF MIX LEVEL Adjust the mix level (enabled when MICROPHONE MIX is set to ON) VP-553xl - Controlling the VP-553xl...
  • Page 26 This is useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input AUDIO Adjust audio parameters (see Section 6.2.3.1) VP-553xl – Controlling the VP-553xl...
  • Page 27 Select the audio delay time: OFF, 10 to 80ms in 10ms steps or AUTO MICROPHONE MIX Set to ON or OFF Set to ON to mix the microphone input with the selected audio input or set to OFF VP-553xl - Controlling the VP-553xl...

  • Page 28: Figure 8: Vp-553Xl Audio Volume Level (Db) Vs. Osd Volume Values

    200Hz, CENTER 500Hz, CENTER 1200Hz, CENTER 3000Hz, CENTER 7500Hz and ABOVE 12000Hz Figure 8 shows the output volume level (dB) vs. the OSD volume setting: Figure 8: VP-553xl Audio Volume Level (dB) vs. OSD Volume Values 6.2.5 The AUD SET Menu Parameter...

  • Page 29: Connecting To The Vp-553Xl Via Rs-232

    • RS-232 CONTROL to control the VP-553xl You can connect to the VP-553xl via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To connect to the VP-553xl via RS-232 Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the product unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

  • Page 30: Operating Via Ethernet

    6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-553xl directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP-553xl with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 31: Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 10 Figure VP-553xl - Controlling the VP-553xl...

  • Page 32: Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 11: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window VP-553xl – Controlling the VP-553xl...

  • Page 33: Figure 12: Internet Protocol Properties Window

    8. Click Close. 6.4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-553xl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.4.3...

  • Page 34: Controlling Via The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

    Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-553xl from the infrared remote control transmitter: Keys Function POWER Toggle the power save mode ON or BLANK Toggle between a blank screen black screen and the display (for...

  • Page 35: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    Using the Embedded Web Pages The VP-553xl can be operated remotely using the embedded Web pages. The Web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Before attempting to connect: • Perform the procedures in Section 6.4 •...

  • Page 36: Browsing The Vp-553Xl Web Pages

    The Audio Settings page (see Section 7.6) • The EDID page (see Section 7.7) • The Data Routing page (see Section 7.8) • The Authentication page (see Section 7.9) • The About page (see Section 7.10) VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 37: The Switching Page

    The model name, FW version, IP number and settings appear on the lower left side of the main page. Figure 16: The Switching Page Figure 17 explains the icons used to switch inputs and outputs. VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 38: Figure 17: Input And Output Icons

    Figure 18: Edit Input Buttons The input edit window lets you change the name of the input as it will appear on the Web page and save it, and also set the embedded and analog volume separately. VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 39: Figure 19: Edit Output Buttons

    The button changes color to purple. 2. Click on the Input AFV icon The Output shows the video input next to the video icon and Audio Follow Video next to its audio icon. VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 40: The Scaler Page

    Note that when the PC inputs are connected all the settings are available. If TP is selected, only the WXGA/XGA is enabled otherwise, PC mode is disabled. Figure 20: The Scaler Page – Output 1 VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 41: Figure 21: The Scaler Page - Output 1 For An Analog Input

    When an analog input is connected, the PC mode is enabled: Figure 21: The Scaler Page – Output 1 for an Analog Input Figure 22 shows the setup for output 2: Figure 22: The Scaler Page – Output 2 VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 42: The Device Settings Page

    Ethernet parameters. Figure 23: The Device Settings Page Any change in the device settings requires confirmation, as illustrated in the example in Figure Figure 24: The Device Settings Page – Static IP Confirmation. VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 43: Figure 25: The Device Settings Page - Uploading The New Firmware File

    Figure 25: The Device Settings Page – Uploading the New Firmware File Make sure that the new version appears on the Web page lower left side: Figure 26: The Device Settings Page –New Firmware Updated VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 44: The Usb Routing Page

    USB 1 to 4 ports each to one of the inputs. In the example in Figure 28 (if the Tie To INPUT button was selected) USB 1 is tied to HDMI 1, USB 2 is tied to HDMI 2 and so on. VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 45: The Audio Settings Page

    Note that the DIP-switch settings cannot be changed via the Web pages only physically on the rear panel. The Input tab (see Figure 29) lets you set the volume individually for each input, including the analog and embedded audio HDMI signals. VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 46: Figure 29: The Audio Settings Page - Inputs

    Figure 29: The Audio Settings Page – Inputs Figure 30 shows the output 1 equalizer settings: Figure 30: The Audio Settings Page – Output 1 VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 47: Figure 31: The Audio Settings Page - Output 2

    Figure 31: The Audio Settings Page – Output 2 Figure 30 shows the Monitor equalizer settings as well as the volume of the Aux, Line and Monitor volume levels: Figure 32: The Audio Settings Page – Monitor VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 48: The Edid Page

    Figure 34 shows how to select a resolution from the list and select one or more inputs. To copy, click the Copy button: Figure 34: The EDID Page – Copying the Native Timing VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 49: Figure 35: The Edid Page - Copying The Default

    The EDID page displays the machine name, selected resolution, the audio channels and deep color support. After clicking the Copy button, the EDID page shows the copy EDID results: Figure 36: The EDID Page –The Copy EDID Results VP-553xl - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 50: The Data Routing Page

    Baud Rate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 • Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8 • Parity: NONE, EVEN, ODD, MARK or SPACE • Stop Bits: 1 or 2 • Flow Control: OFF or ON VP-553xl – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 51: The Authentication Page

    If you check SID-X2N, data passes between the VP-553xl and SID-X2N. If you check RS-232, data passes between the RS-232 Data port and VP-553xl. Note that you can check RS-232 and SID-X2N simultaneously. The Authentication Page The Authentication page lets you set the user name and password as well as setting the inactivity logout.

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    19" x 7" x 2U (W, D, H) rack mountable WEIGHT: 2.7kg (6lbs) approx. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Power cord, rack ears, IR remote control Kramer BC−HDKat6a cable OPTIONS: Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VP-553xl – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 53: Default Communication Parameters

    YES and press Enter IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.1.254 Default UDP Port #: 50000 Maximum UDP Ports: Full Factory Reset Go to : Menu-> Factory-> RESET->Change the option to YES and press Enter VP-553xl - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 54: Input Resolutions

    1152x864 @75Hz 1280x720 @60Hz 1280x768 @60Hz 1280x800 @60Hz 1280x960 @60Hz 1280x1024 (@60/75Hz) 1360x768 @60Hz 1400x1050 @60Hz 1440x900 @60Hz 1600x900 RB @60Hz 1600x1200 @60Hz 1680x1050 RB @60Hz 1920x1080 @60Hz 1920x1200 RB @60Hz 480I/576I 480P/576P 720P(@50/60Hz) 1080I(@50/60Hz) 1080P(@24/30Hz) 1080P(@50/60Hz) VP-553xl – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 55: The Vp-553Xl Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol The VP-553xl can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller, or touch screen. The unit communicates using the default Kramer Protocol 3000. • Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 9.1) • Kramer Protocol 3000 command list (see Section 9.2)
  • Page 56 CRLF – For machine messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 57 You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 58: Kramer Protocol 3000 - Command List

    Get HDCP signal status #VID-RES Set input/output resolution #VID-RES? Get input/output resolution #VMUTE Set video blank #VMUTE? Display video blank status #VFRZ Set freeze on selected output #VFRZ? Get output freeze status #AUD-LVL Set audio level VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 59 Display Mic volume #DPSW- Get the DIP-switch status STATUS? #ETH-PORT Set UDP port #ETH-PORT? Display UDP port #STANDBY Set Standby mode #STANDBY? Get Standby mode status #VOLUME Set global volume (+1 or -1) VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...

  • Page 60: Kramer Protocol 3000 - Detailed Commands

    Monitor OUT Aux IN 9.3.2 The Resolutions key Resolution Resolution Resolution Native 1440x900 720P60 640x480 1400x1050 1080P60 800x600 1680x1050 1080I60 1024x768 1600x1200 1280x768 1920x1080 576P50 1360x768 720P50 1280x720 1080P50 1280x800 1920x1200 1080I50 1280x1024 480P60 VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 61 11: CV2 12: AUX Set audio Value=2 Value=0~2 Value=(0~2):(1~2) source: Audio 0:Audio Out 0:1: HDMI1 Embedded embedded or 1:Output1 0:2: HDMI1 Analog analog 2:Output2 1:1: HDMI2 Embedded 1:2: HDMI2 Analog 2:1: HDMI3 Embedded VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 62 Output1 0: HDMI1 7: PC2 source – set 1: HDMI2 8: TP1 USB to "tie to 2: HDMI3 9: TP2 input" 3: HDBT1 10: CV1 4: HDBT2 11: CV2 5: HDBT3 6: PC1 VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 63 Get : Response ~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊ Parameters date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day time – Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 64 Command Type – System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: PROT-VER? Get: End User Description Syntax Set: Get : Get protocol version #PROT-VER?␍ Response ~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊ Parameters Version – Format: XX.XX where X is a decimal digit VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 65 To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port. VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 66 Command Name Permission Transparency Set: NET-MAC? Get: End User Description Syntax Set: Get : Get MAC address #NET-MAC?␍ Response ~nn@NET-MAC␠mac_address␍␊ Parameters mac_address – Unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit. VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 67 Get: ~nn@ NET-GATE ␠ ip_address ␍␊ Parameters P1 (valid IP address)=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Notes A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. For proper settings consult your network administrator VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 68 To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the command “NAME”. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if available. For proper settings consult your network administrator. VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 69 Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was received (before execution) Notes Destination bitmap size depends on device properties (for 64 inputs it is a 64-bit word) Example: bitmap 0x0013 means inputs 1,2 and 5 are loaded with the new EDID VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 70 ~nn@LDEDID␠ERR01␍␊ and returns to the regular protocol mode. If the unit received data that is not a correct packet, it sends the corresponding error and returns to the regular protocol mode. VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 71 P3 (Route from, valid values are in accordance to the selected layer and Route to selected according to P1 and P2) – video inputs=(0~11); Audio inputs=(0~12); USB hosts=(0~3) – see Section 9.3.1 Notes This command replaces all other routing commands. VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 72 Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF • Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters (new EDID, etc.) are stable and valid VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 73 (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status changed Notes Set HDCP working mode on device input : HDCP supported – HDCP_ON [default] HDCP not supported – HDCP OFF HDCP support changes following detected sink – MIRROR OUTPUT VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 74 “Set” command with is_native=ON sets native resolution on selected output (resolution index sent = 0). Device sends as answer actual VIC ID of native resolution “Get” command with is_native=ON returns native resolution VIC, with is_native=OFF returns current resolution VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 75 ~nn@AUD-LVL␠ P1,P2 ␍␊ Parameters P1 (Input/Output)– 0=Input; 1=Output P2 (Input/Output number valid according to the selected Input/Output according to P1) – video inputs=(0~11); Audio inputs=(0~12);Audio Outputs (– see Section 9.3.1) P3 – 0~100 VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 76 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the mixing level between the audio of the selected video In and the selected AUX audio channel VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 77 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the Auto Sync features for the selected Scaler VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 78 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the PC Auto sync of the selected scaler VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 79 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the EQ level for the selected frequency of the selected audio output VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 80 Response Set / Get : ~ nn @ MIC-GAIN ␠ P1,P2 ␍␊ Parameters P1 (Input number, for VP-553xl always 0) = 0 P2 (level) – 0 to 100 Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) / Get command was received...
  • Page 81 Administrator Public ETH-PORT? End User Public Description Syntax Set: #ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort ␍ Set Ethernet port protocol Get: #ETH-PORT?␠portType ␍ Get Ethernet port protocol Response ~nn@ ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort␍␊ Parameters portType - UDP ETHPort –UDP=50000-50999 VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 82 The packet protocol is designed to transfer large amounts of data, such as files, IR commands, EDID data, etc. 9.3.5.1 Using the Packet Protocol To use the packet protocol: 1. Send a command: LDRV, LOAD, IROUT, LDEDID 2. Receive Ready or ERR### VP-553xl – The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 83 Calculating the CRC The polynomial for the 16-bit CRC is: CRC-CCITT: 0x1021 = x Initial value: 0000 Final XOR Value: 0 For a code example, see: http://sanity-free.org/133/crc_16_ccitt_in_csharp.html CRC example: Data = “123456789” Result => 0x31C3 VP-553xl - The VP-553xl RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 85 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.kramerAV.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com S A F E T Y W A R N IN G...

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