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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-2x2 in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust Caution –...
1 You do not have to connect both inputs or both outputs 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-2x2. After connecting your VP-2x2, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...
Connecting the VP-2x2 2x2 XGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 5.2 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output This section illustrates how to wire: A balanced input/output connection, see Figure 3 An unbalanced audio input, see Figure 4 An unbalanced audio output, see Figure 5...
Connecting the VP-2x2 2x2 XGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 5.3 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-2x2 via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-2x2 unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided...
Operating Your XGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Operating Your XGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Operate your VP-2x2 via: The front panel buttons RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller 6.1 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch balanced stereo audio signals in one of two ways, either:...
LOCK button is no longer illuminated and the front panel unlocks Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications: Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VP-2x2 2x2 XGA/Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS: 2 VGA/UXGA on HD15F connectors 2 balanced stereo audio on detachable terminal block connectors...
Kramer Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-2x2 is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.50) (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.
OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The reply to instruction 11 is as per the definitions in instruction 8. For example, if the present status of machine number 1 is breakaway setting, then the reply to the HEX code would be HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
NOTE 13 - This is a request to identify the switcher/s in the system. If the OUTPUT is set as 0, and the INPUT is set as 1 or 2, the machine will send its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT. For example, for a VP-2x2, the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be (HEX codes): 81 (i.e.
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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;...
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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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