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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-23N Presentation Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) About the VP-23N Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance Terminology Used in this User Manual Your Presentation Switcher Installing the VP-23N in a Rack Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher Connecting the VP-23N Rear Panel Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector... - Page 3 Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone Table 15: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Table 16: Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step Table 17: Protocol Definitions Table 18: Instruction Codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 5: Quick Start
Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 6: Overview
However, the unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable should be installed far away from electric cables, motors etc., which are prone to create electrical interference. Some Kramer twisted pair products include the Power Connect feature The VP-23N does not have this feature. About the VP-23N... -
Page 7: Recommendations For Achieving The Best Performance
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-23N away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 8: Terminology Used In This User Manual
Your Presentation Switcher Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual. Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vp-23N Presentation Switcher - Front View
Your Presentation Switcher Figure 1: VP-23N Presentation Switcher – Front View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 10: Table 2: Front Panel Vp-23N Presentation Switcher Features
Your Presentation Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VP-23N Presentation Switcher Features Feature Function IR (Infra-Red) Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit VIDEO (CV)-AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the composite video-audio source (from 1 to 4) Buttons s-VIDEO (Y/C)-AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the s-Video-audio source (from 1 to 4) -
Page 11: Figure 2: Vp-23N Presentation Switcher - Rear View
Your Presentation Switcher Figure 2: VP-23N Presentation Switcher – Rear View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 12: Table 3: Rear Panel Vp-23N Presentation Switcher Features
19 RS-232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 20 FLASH PROG. Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 8), or release for Normal (the factory default) 21 RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485;... -
Page 13: Figure 3: Vp-23N Presentation Switcher- Underside View
Figure 3 and Table 4 define the RESET button (located on the machine’s underside). RESET Figure 3: VP-23N Presentation Switcher– Underside View Table 4: VP-23N Underside Panel Feature Feature Function RESET Button Press to reset the unit prior to firmware upgrade (see section 8.3) 1 See section 6.1 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 14: Installing The Vp-23N In A Rack
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way power and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where adapter kit (for a machine that is not electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord 19"), see the Rack Adapters user... -
Page 15: Connecting The Vp-23N Presentation Switcher
Switching on the VP-23N, recalls the previous setup from the non- volatile memory 4 Although in this example only one source is connected, you can connect all of the four inputs, that is, 12 in total KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 16 Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 2. Connect the acceptors to a projector as follows: The composite video CV OUT BNC connector to the composite video input of the projector The s-Video Y/C OUT 4p connector to the s-Video input of the projector The VGA/UXGA UXGA OUT HD15F connector to the VGA/UXGA input of the projector 3.
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Page 17: Figure 4: Connecting The Vp-23N Presentation Switcher
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 18: Wiring The Cat 5 Line Out Rj-45 Connector
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector Table 5 and Figure 5 define the CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors: Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT EIA /TIA 568A EIA /TIA 568B Wire Color... -
Page 19: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
L+ L- G R+ R- Figure 6: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output L+ L- G R+ R- Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input L+ L- G R+ R- Figure 8: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Connecting A Pc
Connecting via RS-485 You can control a VP-23N unit via an RS-485 controller, or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC-3000 To connect an RC-3000 to a VP-23N unit (see Figure 10), connect the RS- 485 terminal block port on the RC-3000 to the RS-485 port on the VP-23N unit, as follows: Connect the “A”... -
Page 21: Controlling Via Ethernet
1 After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port and also install the COM Port Redirector. For detailed instructions, see the “Ethernet Configuration (Lantronix) guide.pdf” file in the technical support section on our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 22: Connecting The Ethernet Port Directly To A Pc (Crossover Cable)
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-23N to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 6 and Figure 11 define. -
Page 23: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-23N to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 7 defines. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 24: 6.6.3 Control Configuration Via The Ethernet Port
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher Table 7: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT Side 1 Side 2 Wire Color Wire Color White-orange White-orange Orange Orange White-green White-green Blue Blue White-blue White-blue Green Green White-brown White-brown Brown Brown 6.6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC. -
Page 25: Figure 14: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher Figure 14: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 26: Dipswitch Settings
Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher Dipswitch Settings Figure 15 and Table 8 define the factory default dipswitch settings 1 2 3 4 Figure 15: Default Dipswitch Settings Table 8: Dipswitch Settings DIPS Function Description 1, 2, 3 Machine # Determines the number of the machine in the sequence RS-485 TERM ON for RS-485 Line Termination with 120 ;... -
Page 27: Operating Your Switcher
5 Achieving optimum results for a particular environment when using a microphone may require experimentation in adjusting the AUDIO and MIC LEVELS 6 This is, the pre-installed factory default. The default can be modified via the Windows -based Kramer control software KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 28: The Independent Switchers Mode
Operating Your Switcher Pressing an illuminated AUDIO SELECTOR button for more than 2 seconds disconnects that master audio output, and the button no longer illuminates. The video will continue to display but without sound. The Master Audio automatically follows the last input selected (for example, VGA/UXGA), regardless of the switcher group (VGA, s-Video, or composite video), and the respective button under the MASTER... -
Page 29: The Master Audio Mode
SPKR OUT channel has an internal power amplifier, which lets you connect the speakers directly to the unit 3 As well as to the AUDIO UXGA OUT terminal block connector, which is not connected in this example KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 30: Figure 17: Switching In The Master Audio Mode
Operating Your Switcher (II) After connecting a microphone to the MIC IN XLR connector, the MIC button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section illuminates and the speakers output the MIC IN audio signal, while retaining the UXGA display. You can return to the UXGA audio output by pressing the VGA/UXGA button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section once again. -
Page 31: Using The Infra-Red Remote Controller
This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert an internal IR connection cable , which is required so that the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector can be used. -
Page 32: Connecting The Pc To The Rs-232 Port
Flash Memory Upgrade Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-23N unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-23N unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC (see section 6.4). -
Page 33: Figure 19: Atmel - Flip Window
Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). The “Device Selection” window appears: Figure 20: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 34: Figure 21: Selecting The Device From The Selection Window
Flash Memory Upgrade AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 21: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. Figure 22: Loading the Hex... -
Page 35: Figure 23: Rs-232 Window
AT89C51RD2. Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VP23N.hex” appears. VP23N.hex Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 36: Figure 25: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)
Flash Memory Upgrade 9. Click Run. After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears VP23N.hex Figure 25: Atmel –... -
Page 37: Technical Specifications
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 2U (H) rack-mountable WEIGHT: 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, infra-red remote control transmitter, PC control software, Windows®-based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 38: Hex Table
Hex Table Hex Table Table 11 lists the Hex values (which the protocol in section 11 describes in more detail) for the VP-23N Presentation Switcher: Table 11: VP-23N Hex Table Inputs Composite Video s-Video OUT and VGA OUT and OUT and Audio Audio OUT s-Video Audio OUT VGA Group... -
Page 39: Communication Protocol
For disconnect, set as 0. For other operations, these bits are defined according to Table 18. 3rd BYTE: Bit 7 – defined as 1. Bits 2-6 defined as 0. O1, O0 – “ OUTPUT” For operations, these bits are defined according to Table 18. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 40: Table 18: Instruction Codes
Communication Protocol 4th BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1. Bits 3-6 Defined as 0. M3… M0 – “ MACHINE NUMBER” . MACHINE NUMBER = (DIPSWITCH CODE) + 1. Table 18: Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET MACHINE... - Page 41 3.5 the reply will be: 0111 1101 1000 0011 (i.e. 128+3) 1000 0101 (i.e. 128+5) 1000 0001 NOTE 7 GAIN VALUE – Number from 0 to 127 NOTE 8 Answer = Current Audio Gain (0 –127) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 43 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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