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Kramer VP-8x4 User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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VP-8x4
8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VP-8x4 in a Rack Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Connecting the VP-8x4 Rear Panel Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
  • Page 3 Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher – Front and Rear View Figure 2: VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Underside View Figure 3: Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer 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...
  • Page 5 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Kramer VP-8x4 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher. 1 In increments of 0.5sec 2 The RGBHV signals are connected on 15-pin HD pin connectors to reduce enclosure size 3 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 7: Figure 1: Vp-8X4 8X4 Vga / Uxga Matrix Switcher - Front And Rear View

    Your VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher – Front and Rear View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 8: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-8X4 8X4 Vga / Uxga Matrix Switcher Features

    Your VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter POWER Switch...

  • Page 9: Figure 2: Vp-8X4 8X4 Vga / Uxga Matrix Switcher Underside View

    Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Figure 2 illustrates the underside of the VP-8x4 unit, and Table 3 defines the underside features. Figure 2: VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Underside View...

  • Page 10: Using The Ir Transmitter

    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 The Vp-8X4 In A Rack

    Installing the VP-8x4 in a Rack Installing the VP-8x4 in a Rack This section describes how to install the VP-8x4 in a rack. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-8X4 8X4 Vga / Uxga Matrix Switcher

    (see section 8) 2 Not all inputs need to be connected 3 When less than four outputs are required, connect only those outputs of the VP-8x4 that are required, and leave the other outputs unconnected 4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine...

  • Page 13: Figure 3: Connecting The Vp-8X4 8X4 Vga / Uxga Matrix Switcher

    Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 14: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)

    “ G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units (for example, on the RC-3000) 2. Set the VP-8x4 unit as Machine # 1, according to Table 6 (that is, DIP 1, DIP 2, DIP 3, and DIP 4 OFF), and set the other dipswitches on the...

  • Page 15: Control Configuration Via The Ethernet Port

    Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To connect and configure the Ethernet port of the VP-8x4, refer to the ETHERNET Configuration (Lantronix) GUIDE on our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com.

  • Page 16: Setting The Delay

    The Machine # determines the address of a VP-8x4 unit, specifying which VP-8x4 unit is being controlled when several VP-8x4 units are connected to a PC or serial controller. Set the Machine # on a VP-8x4 unit via MACH# DIPs 4, 5, 6 and 7, according to Table 6.

  • Page 17: Cascading Machines

    Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP-8x4 units with control from a PC or serial controller (see Figure 7). To cascade up to 16 individual VP-8x4 units via RS-485, do the following: 1.

  • Page 18: Figure 7: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485

    Connecting the VP-8x4 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 7: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485...

  • Page 19: Operating The Vp-4X8 8X4 Vga / Uxga Matrix Switcher

    Operating the VP-4x8 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Operating the VP-4x8 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher You can operate your VP-8x4 via: The front panel buttons RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller...

  • Page 20: Confirming Settings

    Operating the VP-4x8 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. In the At Once mode (the TAKE button is not illuminated): Pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch immediately You save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation No protection is offered against changing an action in error...

  • Page 21: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations

    TAKE button. The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. 1 OUT 1 is used for setup # 1 and IN 1 is used for setup # 5 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 22: Deleting An Input/Output Configuration

    1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first) replaces the previous configuration 2 Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485, as well as via the Kramer...

  • Page 23: Flash Memory Upgrade

    3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “ FLIP.EXE” . 8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-8x4 unit, do the following: 1. Connect a serial cable from the VP-8x4 RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port to a PC as explained in section 6.2.

  • Page 24: Upgrading Firmware

    Flash Memory Upgrade 8.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “ Shortcut to FLIP.EXE” . The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 9: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “ Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 10: Atmel –...

  • Page 25: Figure 11: Device Selection Window

    4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 12: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “ Load Hex” from the File menu. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 26: Figure 13: Loading The Hex

    Figure 13: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-8x4 (for example 8x4M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “ Communication / RS232”...

  • Page 27: Figure 15: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)

    When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message: “ Not Finished” shows, click Run again KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 28: Figure 16: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)

    10. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-8x4. 12. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-8x4 unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release FLASH PROG button on rear panel (see Figure 1).

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The VP-8x4 technical specifications are shown in Table 8: Table 8: VP-8x4 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 8 computer graphics video on 15-pin HD connectors (VGA through UXGA) OUTPUTS: 4 computer graphics video on 15-pin HD connectors (VGA through UXGA) MAX.

  • Page 30: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-8x4 is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 , version 0.50. 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 31: Table 11: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher, then, if the instruction is valid, the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent (except for the first byte, where the DESTINATION bit is set high). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 32 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 3 - SETUP # 0 is the present setting. SETUP # 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher' s memory, (i.e. those used for Store and Recall). NOTE 4 - The reply to a "REQUEST" instruction is as follows: the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned, and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter.
  • Page 33 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 34 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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