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Kramer VP-4x4K User Manual

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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-4x4K
4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix
Switcher
P/N: 2900-000386 Rev 6

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  • Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-000386 Rev 6...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Overview Defining the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-4x4K Connecting the VP-4x4K Rear Panel Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connecting to the VP-4x4K via RS-232...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1: VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 4: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485...

  • Page 5: 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer VP-4x4K away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust VP-4x4K - Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The VP-4x4K is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for computer graphics (up to and exceeding UXGA) signals and balanced stereo audio signals. The VP-4x4K lets you simultaneously route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the four outputs.

  • Page 8: Defining The Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher

    Defining the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher This section defines the VP-4x4K. Figure 1: VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher VP-4x4K - Overview...
  • Page 9 Press to decrease the numerical value By pressing the + or - buttons continuously, you can speed up their response. For step-by-step response, press and release these buttons as many times as needed Gain, switching delay time and machine number VP-4x4K - Overview...
  • Page 10 Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G (Ground) Port may be connected to the shield of the cable if desired RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller Connector Power Connector with AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Fuse VP-4x4K - Overview...

  • Page 11: Installing In A Rack

    Pay particular If you are using a Kramer rack attention to situations where electricity is  adapter kit (for a machine that is supplied indirectly (when the power cord is not not 19"), see the Rack Adapters...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-4X4K

    Connecting the VP-4x4K Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-4x4K. After connecting your VP-4x4K, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. This section describes how to: Connect the VP-4x4K rear panel (see •...

  • Page 13: Figure 2: Connecting The Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher

    6. As an option, you can connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see Section 5.3), the RS-485 port (see Section 5.4) and the Ethernet (see Section 5.5). 7. Connect the power cord. Figure 2: Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher VP-4x4K - Connecting the VP-4x4K...

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

    To connect to the VP-4x4K via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-4x4K unit via a 9-wire straight cable (pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, pin 5 to pin 5) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC...

  • Page 15: Cascading Machines

    Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP-4x4K units with control from a PC or serial controller. To cascade 16 individual VP-4x4K units via RS-485, as illustrated in the example Figure 5, do the following: 1. Connect the sources and acceptors (see Section 5.1).

  • Page 16: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    Machine # 16 Figure 5: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port, you have to connect your PC to the VP-4x4K either via the Ethernet or via a serial port (see Section 5.3).

  • Page 17: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP-4x4K during the initial configuration. (The default IP address is 192.168.1.39). After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.

  • Page 18: Figure 7: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window

    5.5.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-4x4K to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 5.5.3...

  • Page 19: Figure 8: Connect Screen

    Figure 8: Connect Screen 2. Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP-4x4K. Select: Ethernet, if you know the IP address number or the machine name.  The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXX The four digits are the last four digits of the machine’s serial number.

  • Page 20: Dip-Switch Settings

    If you were connected via the serial port, you need to connect to the master unit (Mach No. 1) via the Ethernet, as described in Section 5.4. DIP-switch Settings The VP-4x4K includes two DIP-switches, as Figure 10 defines. Only one of the DIP-switches is configured: Function...

  • Page 21: Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher

    Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher This section describes how to operate the VP-4x4K. It explains how to: • Use the 7-segment display (see Section 6.1) • Adjust the audio gain, see Section 6.2 • Set the switching delay time, see Section 6.3...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Audio Gain

    When using the RC-IR3 remote controller you can only adjust the output volume. To adjust the volume of an output, press the VOL +/- key (to increase or decrease the volume respectively) and then the number of that output. VP-4x4K - Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 23: Setting The Switching Delay Time

    You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non-genlocked sources by setting the delay time—ranging from 0sec to 3.5sec (in increments of 0.5sec) —via the DELAY DIP-switches. The VP-4x4K is shipped (its factory default state) with no delay, that is, the DELAY is set to 0sec.

  • Page 24: Setting The Machine Number

    If not confirmed, this command times out after 20 seconds. Setting the Machine Number The MACH. # (machine number) determines the position of a VP-4x4K unit when cascading units. To set the MACH. #, do the following: 1.

  • Page 25: Switching Out-In Combinations

    By default, the OUT button selection times out after 10 minutes. You can press and hold the OUT button for about 2 seconds to have the OUT button selection remain until you select otherwise. (This operation practically cancels the 10 minute timeout.) VP-4x4K - Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 26: Confirming Settings

    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-4x4K operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately. When the VP-4x4K operates in the CONFIRM mode, press the flashing TAKE button to authorize the switch.

  • Page 27: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes

    1. Press each OUT-IN combination in sequence. The corresponding 7-segment display flashes. The TAKE button also flashes. 2. Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions. The corresponding 7-segment display no longer flashes. The TAKE button illuminates. VP-4x4K - Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 28: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations

    Recalling an Input/Output Configuration To recall an input/output configuration, do the following: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2. Press the appropriate SELECTOR button. The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. VP-4x4K - Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 29: Locking The Front Panel

    If you cannot remember which of the eight input/output configurations is the one that you want, set the VP-4x4K to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it. 6.8.3 Deleting an Input/Output Configuration To delete an input/output configuration, do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Flash Memory Upgrade

    Flash Memory Upgrade The VP4x4K uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory. The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com. VP-4x4K - Flash Memory Upgrade...

  • Page 31: Controlling Via The Embedded Web Pages

    • Enable JavaScript in your browser Connecting to the VP-4x4K via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-4x4K and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser. VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Figure 13: Entering The Ip Number In The Address Bar

    Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser. The following window appears: Figure 15: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run. The VP-4x4K switching control page is displayed (see Figure 16). VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 33: The Vp-4X4K Switching Matrix Page

    The VP-4x4K Switching Matrix Page The VP-4x4K switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the eight outputs, by clicking the audio and/or video signal indicators...

  • Page 34: Figure 17: Switching An Input To An Output

    By default, the device is set to the At-Once mode. To operate in the Confirm mode: 1. Click the red Offline button. 2. Click the desired switching-point in the switching matrix. Audio/video indicator outlines appear and the Take and Cancel buttons turn blue. VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Figure 18: Switching An Input To An Output

    Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background; presets with no configuration have a white background. When selecting a preset, the Store button changes from gray to dark blue. VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 36: Figure 20: Selecting A Preset

    1. Select the desired preset number from the Preset drop-down list (for example, Preset 03): When selecting a preset that contains a configuration, the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue. VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Figure 22: Load Preset Message

    You can recall a preset configuration in the Confirm mode by repeating the above procedure in the Offline state. The recalled configuration will become active when you press the Take button. Figure 23: Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 38: Audio Gain Page

    The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others (see Figure 25). The model name, serial number, firmware version and MAC address. To change the configuration definitions: 1. Click CONFIGURATIONS. The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appears. VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 39: Figure 25: Configurations Embedded Web Page

    6. If the IP number had been changed, close the browser and reload the Web page. Figure 25: CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page The Help Box ? This page lets you view and set the device configuration. VP-4x4K - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 40: Communication Parameters

    Communication Parameters VP-4x4K communication parameters are listed here. EDID EDID data is passed between Input 1 and Output 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate: 9600 Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: Data Bits: Stop Bits: Stop Bits: Parity:...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    100-240V AC, 18VA max. DIMENSIONS: 19” x 7” x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable WEIGHT: 2.7kg (6 lbs) approx ACCESSORIES: Power cord, rack “ears”, Windows®-based control software Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VP-4x4K - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 42: Table Of Ascii Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 3000)

    #AUD-LVL 1,2, 20CR #AUD-LVL 1,X, 20CR +20dB (Max) * Where X is the input number from 1 - 8. For example, for channel 3 and relative level -50dB, #AUD-LVL 1,3, -50CR VP-4x4K - Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000)
  • Page 43 #AUD-LVL 2,2, 13CR #AUD-LVL 2,X, 13CR (Max) * Where X is the output number from 1 - 8. For example, for channel 3 and relative level -50dB, #AUD-LVL 2,3, -50CR VP-4x4K - Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000)

  • Page 44: Hex Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)

    18 81 86 81 18 82 86 81 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 Decrease 18 81 87 81 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18 84 87 81 VP-4x4K - Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)
  • Page 45 16 82 F2 16 83 F2 16 84 F2 16 81 FF 16 82 FF 16 83 FF 16 84 FF +13dB (Max) *BYTE 3 = 0x80 + Gain Value (0x00-0x7F) VP-4x4K - Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)

  • Page 46: Kramer Protocol

    You can download our user friendly “Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000” from the technical support section on our Web site at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com. By default, the VP-4x4K is set to Kramer’s Protocol 3000, but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000.

  • Page 47: Kramer Protocol 3000

    Address Body Delimiter (optional) Sender_id@ command SP [param1 ,param2 …] result CR LF CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...

  • Page 48: Command Terms

    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-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...

  • Page 49: Entering Commands

    You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter CR , press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 50: Instruction Codes

    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 51 STATUS = Signal state: "0" or "off" for not existent signal. "1" or "on" for existent signal. Preset Commands Command Syntax Response Store current PRST-STO PRESET PRST-STO PRESET RESULT connections to Short form: PSTO PRESET preset VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 52 "0" or "off" to unlock front panel buttons. "1" or "on" to lock front panel buttons. Restart device RESET RESET OK Switch to Protocol 2000* P2000 P2000 OK * Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII protocol (like Protocol 3000) VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 53 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 54 0 – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command). 1 – Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above. Change protocol ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,PORT ethernet port RESULT ETHP Read protocol ETH-PORT? PROTOCOL ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 55 Read audio follow video mode AFV? AFV AFV-MODE AFV-MODE = Front panel AFV mode "0" to set front panel switching buttons in audio-follow-video state. "1" to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state audio breakaway. VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...

  • Page 56: 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. VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 57 1 - Request first suffix 3 - video software version 2 - Request second suffix 4 - audio software version 3 - Request third suffix 10 - Request first prefix 11 - Request second prefix 12 - Request third prefix VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 58 For example, if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system (48 inputs, 32 outputs), the reply to the HEX code 82 (i.e. request the number of outputs) would be HEX codes i.e. 16 outputs VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 59 (in real-time). For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes VP-4x4K - Kramer Protocol...
  • Page 60 1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
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