Kramer VP-23 User Manual

Kramer VP-23 User Manual

Presentation switcher

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:
VP-23
Presentation Switcher

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-23 Presentation Switcher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table 1: Front Panel VP-23 Presentation Switcher Features Table 2: Rear Panel VP-23 Presentation Switcher Features Table 3: Dipswitch Settings Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-23 Presentation Switcher Table 5: Protocol Definitions Table 6: Instruction Codes Table 7: Video and Audio Switch Commands (HEX)
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Overview The VP-23 is a high quality presentation switcher designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. The VP-23 combines the functions of a 4x1 switcher for composite video and audio, a 4x1 switcher for s-Video and audio, and a 4x1 switcher for VGA type signals with audio.
  • Page 4: Your Vp-23 Presentation Switcher

    VP-23 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VP-23 Presentation Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VP-23. Tables 1 and 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP-23, respectively. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 6: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-23 Presentation Switcher Features

    Your VP-23 Presentation Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VP-23 Presentation Switcher Features Feature Function Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit Video-Audio-Selector Buttons Selects the composite video / audio input from 1 to 4 s-Video-Audio-Selector Buttons Selects the s-Video / audio input from 1 to 4...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Vp-23 Presentation Switcher

    VP-23, as Figure 2 illustrates (depending on whether the PC has a 9-pin or 25-pin connector) 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-23. After connecting your VP-23, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...
  • Page 8: Dipswitch Settings

    Figure 2: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 5.2 Dipswitch Settings You can connect up to 16 VP-23 units to the PC via the Null-modem adapter and the RS-232 ports. On the first machine, Machine # 1 , that is closest to the PC, set the dipswitches to ON.
  • Page 9: Operating The Presentation Switcher

    Operating the Presentation Switcher Operating the Presentation Switcher You can operate your VP-23 via: The front panel buttons and front panel control level knobs RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller The front panel buttons include: Video-Audio Selector, s-Video-Audio...
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Audio (Composite Video) Out port. Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-23 Presentation Switcher INPUTS: 4 VGA / XGA on HD15F connectors 4 s-Video 1 Vpp (Y), 0.3Vpp (C) / 75...
  • Page 11: Communication Protocol

    VP-23 Communication Protocol VP-23 Communication Protocol Communication with the VP-23 uses four bytes of information as defined below. Data is transferred at 9600 baud with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. (VER-1.0) Table 5: Protocol Definitions 1st byte...
  • Page 12: Table 6: Instruction Codes

    VP-23 Communication Protocol Table 6: Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET MACHINE SWITCH GROUPS 1-4 Set equal to video and audio 1-3 Set equal to group which inputs to be switched for the output to be switched...
  • Page 13: Table 7: Video And Audio Switch Commands (Hex)

    VP-23 Communication Protocol NOTE 6 – This is a request to identify the switchers in a system. If the INPUT is set as 1 or 2, the machine will send its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and the OUTPUT. For example, the reply to the request to send the machine’s name (for machine #001) will be:...
  • Page 14 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: 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 15 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. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...

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