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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Overview Your UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VP-4x4xl on a Rack Connecting the VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting the VP-4x4xl Rear Panel Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Connecting a PC... - Page 3 Table 5: DELAY Dipswitch Settings Table 6: STATUS 7-segment Display Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 27 Table 8: Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 9: Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS-232/RS-485...
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Page 4: Introduction
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 5 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 6: Overview
Overview Overview The VP-4x4xl is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for computer graphics (up to UXGA) signals and balanced stereo audio signals. The VP-4x4xl enables the user to simultaneously route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the four outputs. -
Page 8: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-4X4Xl 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher Features
Your UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR (Infra-Red) Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF... -
Page 9: Using The Ir Transmitter
Your UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2: Rear Panel VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function INPUT HD15F Connectors Connects to the VGA/XGA video sources (from 1 to 4) AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Connects to the balanced stereo audio sources (from 1 to 4) -
Page 10: Installing The Vp-4X4Xl On A Rack
The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack adapter grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see... -
Page 11: Connecting The Vp-4X4Xl 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher
1 You do not need to connect all inputs and outputs 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-4x4xl. After connecting your VP-4x4xl, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 See section 6.2... -
Page 12: Figure 2: Connecting The Vp-4X4Xl 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher... -
Page 13: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
A balanced input/output connection (see Figure 3) An unbalanced audio output (see Figure 4) An unbalanced source to the balanced input on the VP-4x4xl (see Figure 5) Figure 3 illustrates how to wire a balanced input/output connection (for example, audio INPUT 1 or AUDIO OUTPUT 1):... -
Page 14: Connecting A Pc
Figure 7, do the following: 1. Connect the sources and acceptors (see section 6.1). 2. Connect the RS-232 port of the first VP-4x4xl unit to a PC using the Null- modem adapter provided with the machine (see section 6.3). -
Page 15: Figure 7: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485
Connecting the VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher RS-485 PINOUT RS-485 Machine # 1 (= Master) Machine # 2 Up to 8 Units Machine # 8 Figure 7: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 16: Dipswitch Settings
120 OFF for no RS-485 line termination The machine # determines the position of a VP-4x4xl unit when cascading units (see section 6.4). Set dipswitches 1, 2 and 3 according to Table 4: Table 4: Machine # Dipswitch Settings... -
Page 17: Setting The Delay
0sec to 3.5sec —via the DELAY dipswitches, as Table 5 defines. The VP-4x4xl unit is shipped (its factory default state) with no delay, that is, the DELAY dipswitches are set to OFF for a 0sec delay. -
Page 18: Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher
Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher You can operate your VP-4x4xl via: The front panel buttons RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller The IR remote control 7.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics... -
Page 19: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option
2. If the AUD button illuminates all switching operations relate to the Audio section. 3. If the VID button illuminates all switching operations relate to the Video section. 1 Audio and video connections are the same 2 Warning that changes are about to occur in the audio section KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Switching Out-In Combinations
You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once, to simultaneously switch all monitors Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your VP-4x4xl operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately. When the VP-4x4xl operates in the CONFIRM mode, press the blinking TAKE button to authorize the switch. -
Page 21: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes
The corresponding AUDIO and VIDEO IN STATUS 7-segment displays longer blink. The TAKE button illuminates. 1 The TAKE button does not illuminate 2 The TAKE button illuminates 3 Items 8 and 9, respectively, in Figure 1 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 22: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. If you cannot remember which of the eight input/output configurations is the one that you want, set the VP-4x4xl to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it. -
Page 23: Deleting An Input/Output Configuration
To unlock the VP-4x4xl: Press the illuminating LOCK button for more than 2 seconds The VP-4x4xl unlocks and the LOCK button no longer illuminates 1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first) replaces the previous configuration... -
Page 24: Flash Memory Upgrade
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-4x4xl unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-4x4xl 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 6.3). -
Page 25: Figure 10: Splash Screen
Figure 11: Atmel – Flip Window 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: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 26: Figure 12: Device Selection Window
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 12: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 13: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. -
Page 27: Figure 14: Loading The Hex
Figure 14: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-4x4xl (for example 4x4xlM_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”... -
Page 28: Figure 16: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VP4x4xl.hex” appears. VP4x4xl.hex Figure 16: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 9. Click Run. After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that stage becomes colored green 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... -
Page 29: Figure 17: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)
10. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-4x4xl. 12. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-4x4xl unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release the FLASH PROG. button on the rear panel. -
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 7 includes the technical specifications: Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-4x4xl 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS: 4 UXGA on HD15F connectors 4 balanced audio stereo signals on 5-pin terminal block connectors OUTPUTS:... -
Page 31: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication
Table 9 lists the Hex values for switching audio channels via RS-232/RS-485: Table 9: Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 32: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-4x4xl is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.49) (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 33: Table 11: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
2 - for VGA this function SET HIGHEST MACHINE 0 - for video Set equal to highest machine ADDRESS 1 - for audio address REQUEST HIGHEST MACHINE 0 - for video ADDRESS 1 - for audio KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 34 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP # 0 - for checking if setup is defined IS DEFINED / VALID INPUT IS 1 - for checking if input is valid DETECTED...
- Page 35 OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively. For example, if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting, then the reply to the HEX code KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 36 Kramer Protocol 2000 would be HEX codes NOTE 5 – For the OUTPUT byte set as 6, the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte. Similarly, for the OUTPUT byte set as 7, the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte. Note also, that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable, but is selected using switches, jumpers, etc! NOTE 6 –...
- Page 37 In order to return to working with REPLY, this instruction must be sent with OUTPUT defined ON. In cases where there is hardware control of the REPLY, (eg a DIP-switch to disable replying), this instruction is only valid when the hardware REPLY is set ON. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 38 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 39 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.