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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Preliminary USER MANUAL Model: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance Terminology Used in this User Manual Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Installing the VP-26 on a Rack Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Connecting the VP-26 Rear Panel ... - Page 3 Figure 1: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Front View Figure 2: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Rear View Figure 3: VP-26 Presentation Switcher / Controller – Underside View Figure 4: Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher ...
- Page 4 Table 7: Machine # DIP-switch Settings Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-26 Presentation Switcher Table 9: VP-26 Hex Table Video and Audio In-group IN-OUT 1 Selector Table 10: VP-26 Hex Table Video and Audio In-group IN-OUT 2 Selector ...
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Page 5: 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 6: Quick Start
Getting Started Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 7: Overview
• The terminology used in this user manual, see section About the VP-26 The VP-26 is a high quality one-box presentation matrix switcher, which includes three independent 4x2 audio/video matrix switchers, one independent 2x2 audio/video matrix switcher and a master audio switcher. -
Page 8: About The Power Connect™ Feature
Overview Control the VP-26 using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: • RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller • The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter • The ETHERNET About the Power Connect™ Feature... -
Page 9: Recommendations For Achieving The Best Performance
Protocol (TCP/IP) Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Figure Figure Table 2 Table 3 describe the front and rear panels of the VP-26, respectively. 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 10: Figure 1: Vp-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher - Front View
Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Front View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Table 2: Front Panel Vp-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features
Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR (Infrared) Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF VGA/UXGA-AUDIO SELECTOR... -
Page 12: Figure 2: Vp-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher - Rear View
Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Rear View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 13: Table 3: Rear Panel Vp-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features
Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Table 3: Rear Panel VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function MIC IN XLR Connector Connect to the microphone COND. / DYN Selector Switch Push in to select a condenser, release to select a dynamic microphone... -
Page 14: Figure 3: Vp-26 Presentation Switcher / Controller - Underside View
Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Figure 3 Table 4 define the VP-26 underside features: Figure 3: VP-26 Presentation Switcher / Controller – Underside View Table 4: VP-26 Underside Panel Features Feature Function HS Switch... -
Page 15: Installing The Vp-26 On 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 electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord... -
Page 16: Connecting The Vp-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher
In Figure 4, the audio connections are not shown, except for the microphone and speakers connections 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-26. After connecting your VP-26, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. Switching on the VP-26, recalls the previous setup from the non-volatile... - Page 17 Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher the projector The VGA/UXGA UXGA OUT 15-pin HD (F) connector to the VGA/UXGA input of the projector The three OUT RCA connectors Y, P and P to the component video input of the projector 3.
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Page 18: Figure 4: Connecting The Vp-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 19: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure Figure 6, and Figure 7 illustrate how to wire a balanced / unbalanced input and/or output connection: + - G + - + - G + -... -
Page 20: Connecting A Pc
Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-26 via the RS-232 port. To connect using the null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended method): • Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-26 to... -
Page 21: Controlling Via Ethernet
6.6.2) for connection via a network hub or network router 6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-26 to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. -
Page 22: Figure 11: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 2. Select Properties. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 11). Figure 11: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. -
Page 23: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors, as described in section 6.1. 2. Connect the RS-232 port on the first VP-26 unit to the PC using the null- modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended), as section describes. -
Page 24: Figure 13: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485
Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Machine # 1 (Master) Machine # 2 Up to 8 Units Machine # 8 Figure 13: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 25: Dip-Switch Settings
VP-26 unit, specifying which VP-26 unit is being controlled when several VP-26 units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the Machine # on a VP-26 unit via Setup DIPS 1, 2 and 3, according to Table... -
Page 26: Operating Your Switcher
4 Two channels are active in the Talk Over mode, a source selected via the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR buttons and the microphone channel 5 Adjust the microphone level via the MIC AUDIO LEVEL + and - buttons KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 27: The Independent Switchers Afv Mode
You can choose not to use one or more of the matrix switchers 1 This is, the pre-installed factory default. The default can be modified via the Windows®-based Kramer control software 2 Audio-Follow-Video, in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels... -
Page 28: Figure 15: Independent Switchers Mode
Operating Your Switcher S-VHS S-VHS Comp. video Sources S-VHS S-VHS UXGA Sources CV Video Sources s-Video Sources Speakers S-VHS S-VHS Video Acceptors UXGA Acceptors Comp. video s-Video Acceptors Acceptors Figure 15: Independent Switchers Mode KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 29: The Master Audio Breakaway Mode
Operating Your Switcher The Master Audio Breakaway Mode The Master Audio automatically follows the last input selected (for example, COMP OUT 1 in Figure 15), regardless of the switcher group (VGA, s-Video, composite video or component video), and the respective button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section illuminates, indicating that the selected input (for example, COMP OUT 1 in... -
Page 30: Flash Memory Upgrade
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-26 unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-26 unit to the null-modem adapter and connect the null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC (see section 6.4). -
Page 31: 8.1.3 Upgrading Firmware
Flash Memory Upgrade 8.1.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”. The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 18: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 19: Atmel –... -
Page 32: Figure 20: Device Selection Window
4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 21: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 33: Figure 22: Loading The Hex
Figure 22: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-26 (for example, 26M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”... -
Page 34: Figure 24: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message: “Not Finished” shows, click Run again KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 35: Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade
Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-26. 12. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-26 unit from the null- modem adapter. 13. Release the FLASH PROG. button on rear panel. -
Page 36: 8.2.1 Downloading From The Internet
Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the VP-26, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port (COM 1) on the VP-26 to a null- modem adapter and connect the null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC. - Page 37 5. Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off. 6. Disconnect the power on the VP-26. 7. Release the ETH PROG button, located on the machine rear side. 8. Connect the power on your machine. 1 To which the VP-26 is connected on your PC...
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Page 38: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 8 includes the technical specifications Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-26 Presentation Switcher INPUTS: 4 VGA/UXGA on 15-pin HD (F) connectors 4 s-Video, 1 Vpp (Y), 0.3Vpp (C) / 75 Ω on 4-pin connectors 4 composite video 1Vpp / 75 Ω... -
Page 39: Hex Table
VP-26 Presentation Switcher. RS-232 communication is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Table 9: VP-26 Hex Table Video and Audio In-group IN-OUT 1 Selector Inputs VGA OUT 1... -
Page 40: 10.1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables
Hex Table Table 11: VP-26 Master Audio Selector Hex Table Master Audio Selector (Group Audio OUT) Audio Master OUT VGA Audio OUT 1 02 81 81 81 Composite Video Group Audio OUT 1 02 82 81 81 s-Video Group Audio OUT 1... -
Page 41: Table 15: Set The Audio Output Gain Control For The Master Audio
Hex Table Table 15: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Audio Gain Control for Master Out 16 89 80 81 Mute 16 89 F9 81 16 89 FF 81 Table 16: Increase or Decrease the Audio Out 1 Gain by One Step VGA OUT 1 Composite s-Video... -
Page 42: Communication Protocol
Communication Protocol Communication Protocol This protocol, which enables RS-232 communication between the VP-26 and the PC, uses 4 bytes of information, and data is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Table 17: Protocol Definitions... -
Page 43: Table 18: Instruction Codes
Communication Protocol Table 18: Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET MACHINE SWITCH GROUPS 1-4 Set equal to video and audio 1-8 Set equal to group to inputs to be switched for the which output is to be relative group switched SWITCH AUDIO OUTPUTS... - Page 44 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 45 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;...
- Page 46 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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