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- Page 1 KRAMER ELECTRONICS, Ltd. USER MANUAL MATRIX SWITCHERS Models: VP-88 VP-84 VP-82 VP-66 VP-64 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled "Unpacking and Contents" KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. P/N: 2900-002004...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Factors Affecting Quality of Results SPECIFICATIONS HOW DO I GET STARTED? UNPACKING AND CONTENTS Optional Accessories GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MATRIX SWITCHER Features of the VP-88/84/82/66/64 Matrix Switchers INSTALLATION Rack Mounting CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES USING THE SWITCHERS... - Page 3 List of Illustrations Figure Page VP-88 Front Panel Features VP-88 Rear Panel Features DIP switches- General View RS-232 Control Connector Wiring RS-232 and RS-485 Operation Terminating the Line Basic RGBHV-Audio Setup List of Tables Table Page VP-88 Front Panel Features...
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Page 4: Introduction
In addition to the Kramer line of high quality matrix switchers, such as the one you have just purchased, Kramer also offers a full line of high quality distribution amplifiers, processors, interfaces, controllers and computer- related products. -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS VP-88, VP-84, VP-82, VP-66, VP-64 8x8, 8x4, 8x2, 6x6, 6x4 Configuration Inputs 8(6) x3 video (RGB): 0.7 Vpp/75ohm, on BNCs 1 Sync/Video Genlock with sync select switch 1Vpp/75ohm on a BNC. 8(6) x2 Hs & Vs, TTL level/510 ohm or Video 0.7 Vpp/75ohm, on BNCs 8(6) balanced stereo audio, +4dBm/33kohm, on detachable terminal blocks. -
Page 6: How Do I Get Started
Front/Rear panel features of the are shown in Figure 1, and Figure 2 and are described in Table 1 and Table 2. The VP-88 is shown as an example, but the same applies to all the matrices in this group. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 7: Vp-88 Front Panel Features
Figure 1: VP-88 Front Panel Features Table 1: VP-88 Front Panel Features Feature Function OUTPUT SELECTOR Select the desired output that the input signal is switched to. buttons INPUT SELECTOR Select the desired input to be switched to the output. - Page 8 Table 1: VP-88 Front Panel Features (Cont.) VIDEO: When pressed, illuminates and selects the video mode (Breakaway) to Additional Control enable modification of the video crosspoints. Switches AUDIO: When pressed, illuminates and selects the audio mode (Breakaway) to enable modification of the audio crosspoints.
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Page 9: Installation
Rack Mounting The VP-88 may be rackmounted in a standard 19” (3U) EIA rack assembly and includes rack “ears” at the ends of the front panel. This device does not require spacing above or below the unit for ventilation. To rack mount the VP-88, simply place the unit’s rack ears against the rails of the rack, and insert standard screws through each... -
Page 10: Using The Switchers
AND input number 1 of the YUV channel. Using the Front Panel Controls The front panel of the VP-88 is designed to be simple to operate, and accomplish the basic function of selecting input sources and output devices. Selecting an Output 9.3.1... -
Page 11: Connecting Video/Audio Input/Outputs
Input sync selection is made using the "Sync Select” button located on the back panel. For an external sync operation, press the “Sync Select” button. For an internal sync operation, release the “Sync Select” button. This modifies the input circuitry to select the required input sync source. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 12: Setting The Configuration Switches
Setting the Configuration Switches 9.4.2 A bank of DIP switches located on the back panel of the VP-88 set the configuration switches. Table 3 describes the settings and configurations for each of the DIP switches. To set the configuration switches, confirm that power to the Matrix Switcher is OFF, and with a small flathead screwdriver, move the DIP switches to the "ON"... -
Page 13: The Pc Control Software
CD provided with the machine. Both these programs are user-friendly, and most of the details below also apply to Kontrol. If the CD was not provided, the software is also available for free download at Kramer’s web site: www.kramerelectronics.com at the technical support section. -
Page 14: Software Controls
NOTE When modification of both video and audio crosspoints had been performed, the relevant crosspoint buttons turn half red/half yellow. $ AFV button When clicked, selects the "Audio Follow Video" mode to enable AFV setting modification. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. - Page 15 When clicked, a sub-menu list of setups appears and the user selects the required setup number from the list. The current status is then stored in the non-volatile memory of the switcher. (1-8 available setups for the VP-88). $ RCL button When clicked, a sub-menu list of setups appears, and the user selects a predetermined setup from the list and then prompted whether he wants to load the current setup.
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Page 16: Typical Applications
BNC connectors block. The machine can switch Composite, Y/C, Component video, RGBS, etc., as explained before. While switching the video signals, the VP-88 can also switch 8x8 balanced stereo audio channels in “audio-follow-video” mode, where audio signals are routed to one or more of the output devices, or in “audio breakaway”... -
Page 17: Basic Rgbhv-Audio Setup
Figure 7: A Basic RGBHV-Audio Setup KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 18: Taking Care Of Your Matrix Switcher
75ohm BNC connectors. Check level controls located on your source input device or output display or recorder. Use, if needed, for the required input or output a Kramer line amplifier such as the VP-22. You might need in this application VGA to RGBHV cables. -
Page 19: 12.3 Audio Signal
Confirm that the connecting cables are of high quality and properly built. Take special care in noting the wiring configuration of balanced to unbalanced cables. Check level controls located on your source input device or output display or recorder. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. -
Page 20: 12.4 Control
Check them. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL Communication with the VP-88 uses four bytes of information as defined below. Data is transferred at 9600 baud with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. byte... - Page 21 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input to be Set equal to audio output to switched be switched (0=to all the outputs) STORE STATUS Set as SETUP #(1-8) - To store parameters - to delete setup KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
- Page 22 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 KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
- Page 23 OUTPUT representing the number after it. For example, for version 3.5, the reply would be: 0111 1101 1000 0011 (i.e. 128 + 3) 1000 0101 (i.e. 128 + 5) 1000 0001 KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.
- Page 24 TABLE OF HEX CODES FOR THE MASTER VP-88 The table below shows the “HEX” codes for switching the master VP-88. OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 IN 2...
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Page 25: Limited Warranty
Any product which is not distributed by Kramer 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. - Page 26 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES Kramer’s liability for any defective 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 27 The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site: www.kramerelectronics.com From the web site it is also possible to e-mail factory headquarters. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD. 3 Am VeOlamo Street. Jerusalem 95463, Israel Tel: (972-2)-654-4000. Fax: (972-2)-653-5369...