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USER MANUAL
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8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Defining the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Installing the VP-8x8TP in a Rack Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 10 Connecting the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting to the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher via RS-485 6.2.1...
  • Page 3 16.2.2 Command Parts Details 16.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4: The RS-485 TERM Dipswitch...
  • Page 4 Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this Manual Table 2: VP-8x8TP Front and Rear Panel Features Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 35 Table 4: Default Communication Parameters Table 5: VP-8x8TP Video Signal Codes Table 6: VP-8x8TP Audio Signal Codes...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 7: Overview

    (optional) • A Web browser over Ethernet The VP-8x8TP is dependable, rugged, and fits into one vertical space (1U) of a standard 19” professional rack. 1 For example, C-GM/5BM. The complete list of Kramer cables is available at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 8: Terminology Used In This User Manual

    STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer BC-STP is intended for digital signals and for analog signals where skewing is not an issue.

  • Page 9: Defining The Edid

    (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. 3.4 The Power Connect™ Feature in the VP-8x8TP The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power. This feature is available when using STP cable and the distance does not exceed 50m (164ft) on standard CAT 5 cable.

  • Page 10: Defining The Vp-8X8Tp 8X8 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher

    Defining the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Defining the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 2 define the front panel of the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher. Figure 1: VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher.

  • Page 11: Table 2: Vp-8X8Tp Front And Rear Panel Features

    Defining the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2: VP-8x8TP Front and Rear Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver Receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter IR LED LED lights yellow when the unit receives IR commands SELECTOR OUT Buttons...
  • Page 12 AC mains power fuse 25 Power Switch Turns the AC mains power ON/OFF 26 PROG Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS-232 (see Section 8), or release for “Normal” operation (the factory default)

  • Page 13: Installing The Vp-8X8Tp In A Rack

    Installing the VP-8x8TP in a Rack Installing the VP-8x8TP in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount the VP-8x8TP.

  • Page 14: Connecting And Configuring The Vp-8X8Tp 8X8 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher

    Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher This section includes: • Connecting the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher (see Section 6.1) • Connecting to the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher via RS-485 (see Section 6.2) • Configuring the Ethernet Port (see Section 6.4)

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Vp-8X8Tp 8X8 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher Via Rs-485

    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-8x8TP. After connecting your VP-8x8TP, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program “PROG” button, it is used only for...

  • Page 16: Setting The Rs-485 Bus Termination

    4) ON (for RS-485 Line Termination with 120Ω) if there is only one VP-8x8TP on the RS-485 bus. If there are multiple VP-8x8TP units on the RS-485 bus, only the first and last units on the RS-485 bus termination should be set to ON.

  • Page 17: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 6.4.1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Port Configuration

    6.4.1.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router You can connect to the Ethernet port of the VP-8x8TP to the Ethernet port on a network hub, switch, or router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 19: Figure 7: Connect Window

    Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 7: Connect Window 3. Select one of the following methods to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP-8x8TP:  Ethernet, if you are connected via an Ethernet cable. Enter the IP address or the machine name The default IP address is 192.168.1.39 and the default name for the unit is...

  • Page 20: Operating The Vp-8X8Tp 8X8 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher Remotely

    6. Click Set to save changes, or click Close to exit without saving the changes. 6.5 Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Remotely You can operate the VP-8x8TP remotely via RS-232, RS-485, and/or Ethernet using the Kramer K-Router application.

  • Page 21: Operating The Vp-8X8Tp 8X8 Uxga/Audio Matrix Switcher

    2. Press an INPUT button to select the input to switch to the output. The selected input number appears on the 7-segment display. Incomplete operations on the VP-8x8TP timeout after 15 seconds 7.1.2 Switching an Input to all Outputs To switch an input to all outputs: 1.

  • Page 22: Disconnecting All Inputs From Outputs

    Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 7.1.4 Disconnecting all Inputs from Outputs To disconnect all inputs from outputs: 1. Press the ALL button. The 7-segment display flashes. 2. Press the OFF button. All inputs are disconnected from the outputs and display 0 on the 7-segment display.

  • Page 23: Status Display During Audio Level Setting

    Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher (see Section 7.6.1), the display is for both signal configurations 7.2.3 Status Display During Audio Level Setting During audio gain level setting, the Status display indicates: • Which channel number is selected (in this example, 3) •...

  • Page 24: Confirming A Switching Action

    Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 2. Press the lit TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode. Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer lights. 7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching configuration change (in the Confirm mode): 1.

  • Page 25: Recalling An Input-Output Configuration

    • Breakaway, in which video and audio channels switch independently 1 By pressing the RCL button followed by the INPUT/OUTPUT buttons 2 Even when the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485, as well as via the Kramer RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter...

  • Page 26: Setting The Audio-Follow-Video Option

    Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 7.6.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option To set the Audio-follow-video (AFV) option, press the AFV button. One of the following occurs: • If the AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same, then the AFV button lights.

  • Page 27: Using The Ir Transmitter

    1. Connect the sources and acceptors to the VP-8x8TP (see Section 6.1). 2. Connect the RS-232 port of the first VP-8x8TP unit to the PC or serial controller. 3. Connect the RS-485 port on the first VP-8x8TP to the RS-485 port on the...

  • Page 28: Operating The Vp-8X8Tp Remotely Via Your Web Browser

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser Figure 14: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser You can remotely operate the VP-8x8TP using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection (see Section 9.1).

  • Page 29: Connecting To The Vp-8X8Tp Via Your Browser

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 9.1 Connecting to the VP-8x8TP via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-8x8TP and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Enter the unit’s IP number (for the default IP address, see...

  • Page 30: The Main Switching Matrix Page

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser Figure 18: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run. The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical representation of the front panel (see Figure 19). There are three remote operation Web pages: •...

  • Page 31: Switching An Input To An Output

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser The main switching matrix page allows you to: • Switch any audio/video input to any/all outputs independently (see Section 9.2.1) • Set the audio to operate in AFV (Audio Follow Video) mode (see Section 9.2.2)

  • Page 32: Setting The Afv Mode

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 9.2.2 Setting the AFV Mode Audio channel In 1 is currently switched to Out 4. To set the AFV mode: 1. Click the AFV button. The following warning appears. Figure 22: AFV Mode Warning 2.

  • Page 33: Storing And Recalling Setups

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 2. Click the required point in the switching matrix grid (In 1, Out 5). The audio/video indicator icon outline (in this example, audio) appears, and the Take and Cancel buttons change from gray to dark blue.
  • Page 34 Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser Figure 26: Selecting Preset 07 2. Click Store. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration is stored in Preset 07. To recall a setup: 1. From the Preset drop-down list, select a preset (in this example, Preset 03).

  • Page 35: Locking The Front Panel Buttons

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 2. Click Recall. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded. Note: You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode (see Figure 29) and make it...

  • Page 36: The Configuration Page

    Operating the VP-8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser Figure 30: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 2. Click the – or + button to decrease or increase the gain. Hold the – or + button down to cycle through the values.

  • Page 37: Edid

    4. If the IP address was changed or you selected DHCP, reload the Web page using the new name or IP address. EDID Each input on the VP-8x8TP has a factory default EDID loaded (see Section 14). The EDID for each input can be changed independently by uploading an EDID...

  • Page 38: Wiring The Tp Rj-45 Connectors

    Note, that the cable Ground shielding must be connected / soldered to the connector shield. Figure 32: TP Pinout Wiring EIA /TIA 568B Wire Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Windows -based control software, external remote IR receiver cable Default Communication Parameters Table 4 lists the default communication parameters as used in the VP-8x8TP. Table 4: Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate:...

  • Page 40: Default Edid

    None Timing characteristics Range limits Not available GTF standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Native/preferred timing 1024x768p at 60Hz (4:3) Modeline "1024x768" 65.000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 -hsync – vsync KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 41: Table 5: Vp-8X8Tp Video Signal Codes

    36,00,30,E4,10,00,00,18,BC,1B,00,A0,50,20,17,30,30,20,36,00,20,20,00,00,00,1A,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 50,2D,38,58,38,54,50,0A,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,10,00,56,50,2D,38,58,38,54,50,20,0A,20,20,20,00,4A Table 5 Table 6 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP-8x8TP machine. Table 5: VP-8x8TP Video Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6...

  • Page 42: Tables Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)

    The hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine (set as Machine 1) connected via either RS-232 or Ethernet. Similar hex codes are used when the VP-8x8TP is connected via RS-485 and the machine is set to number 2.

  • Page 43: Kramer Protocol

    Section 16.1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000. Section 16.2 defines Protocol 3000 and Section 16.3 defines Protocol 2000. By default, the VP-8x8TP is set to Kramer’s Protocol 3000, but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000.

  • Page 44: Switching Protocols

    • 0x38, 0x80, 0x83, 0x81 The Windows®-based Kramer control software operates with Protocol 2000. If the VP-8x8TP is set to Protocol 3000, it is automatically switched to Protocol 2000. 16.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from ®...

  • Page 45: Command Parts Details

    Kramer Protocol Device message format: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter Sender_id@ message CR LF Device long response (Echoing command): Start Address Body Delimiter (optional) command SP [param1 ,param2 …] result Sender_id@ CR LF CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)

  • Page 46: Table 12: Instruction Codes For Protocol 3000

    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 47 Kramer Protocol Read audio connection AUD? OUT AUD IN>OUT Short form: A? OUT AUD IN>1, IN>2, … AUD? * Parameters Description: IN = Input number or '0' to disconnect output. > ' = Connection character between in and out parameters.
  • Page 48 * Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII Protocol (like Protocol 3000) Audio parameters commands Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific AUD-LVL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME AUD-LVL STAGE, amplifier stage. CHANNEL, VOLUME Short form: ADL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME RESULT KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 49 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 50 3000 commands. 1-65535 = User defined port 0 - reset port to factory default (50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP) Advanced switching commands Command Syntax Response Set audio follow AFV AFV-MODE AFV AFV-MODE RESULT video mode KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 51: Kramer Protocol 2000

    "1" or "brk" to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio. 16.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.

  • Page 52: Table 14: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    4 - increase right output 5 - decrease right output 6 - increase input 7 - decrease input 8 - increase left input 9 - decrease left input 10 -increase right input 11 - decrease right input KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 53 2 - Treble I2 - Right 3 - Midrange 4 - Mix On CHANGE TO ASCII Kramer protocol 3000 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 - video machine name 0 - Request first 4 digits 2 - audio machine name 1 - Request first suffix...
  • Page 54 (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 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 56 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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