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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Connecting via RS-232 Connecting via RS-485 DIP-switch Settings 6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 6.3.2... - Page 3 Figures Figure 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81SP – 1 Amplifier to 8 Speaker Pairs Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81SP – 8 Amplifiers to 1 Speaker Pair Figure 4: Connecting a PC Without Using a Null-modem Adapter...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 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
Overview Overview The VS-81SP is a bi-directional switcher for stereo audio speaker signals on terminal block connectors. It can switch any one of eight pairs of input signals to one output pair or one input pair to any one of eight output pairs. -
Page 7: Figure 1: Vs-81Sp 8 X 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions
Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Figure 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 8: Table 1: Vs-81Sp 8 X 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions
Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Table 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF... -
Page 9: Installing The Vs-81Sp In A Rack
Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack This section describes how to install the VS-81SP in a rack. Before Installing in a rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is... -
Page 10: Connecting The Vs-81Sp 8 X 1 Loudspeaker Switcher
IN/OUT input connectors and one speaker pair to the OUT/IN output connector. 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-81SP. After connecting your VS-81SP, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device... -
Page 11: Figure 2: Connecting The Vs-81Sp - 1 Amplifier To 8 Speaker Pairs
Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81SP – 1 Amplifier to 8 Speaker Pairs Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81SP – 8 Amplifiers to 1 Speaker Pair KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 12: Connecting Via Rs-232
Figure 4: Connecting a PC Without Using a Null-modem Adapter Connecting via RS-485 You can control the VS-81SP via any RS-485 remote controller or a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface). To connect an RS-485 remote controller to two VS-81SP units (see Figure 1. -
Page 13: Dip-Switch Settings
Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 2. Set the SETUP DIP-switches on the VS-81SP units as follows (see section 6.3): • Set the first VS-81SP unit to MACHINE # 1 • Set the second VS-81SP unit to MACHINE # 2... -
Page 14: 6.3.1 Setting The Machine
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # To control a unit via RS-232 or RS-485, each unit has to be identified by its unique MACHINE #. Set the MACHINE # on a VS-81SP unit according to Table 3. A valid MACHINE # is from 1 to 15. For a single, stand-alone machine, set as MACHINE # 1. -
Page 15: Figure 7: Dip-Switch Settings On 4 Vp-81Sp Units
Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Figure 7: DIP-switch Settings on 4 VP-81SP Units KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 16: 6.3.2 Setting The Machine Address
Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 6.3.2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS # For certain applications, you may need more than 8 outputs . Cascading the outputs enables you to expand the number of outputs by looping up to seven units to form a combined speaker switcher with up to 50 speaker pair outputs. -
Page 17: Figure 8: Cascading 3 Vp-81Sp Units
Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Figure 8: Cascading 3 VP-81SP Units Figure 9: Addressing 3 Cascaded VP-81SP Units KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 18: Connecting The Remote Terminal Block Connector
1 The REMOTE terminal block connector has 8 pins (plus the G pin) 2 The remote unit can have up to 8 buttons for the VS-81SP, corresponding to the front panel INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 3 Providing control over a distance up to hundreds of meters... -
Page 19: Figure 11: Connecting A Remote Unit To A Cascaded Set Of Three Vp-81Sp Units
Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Figure 11: Connecting a Remote Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP-81SP Units KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: Operating The Vs-81Sp 8 X 1 Loudspeaker Switcher
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 1 7 F the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector can be used. -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
19” rack mount; external remote IR receiver cable Upgrading the VS-81SP Firmware The VS-81SP functions by means of a device microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory. The latest version of firmware can be and updated in minutes using the... -
Page 22: Connecting A Pc To The Rs-232 Port
To connect a PC to the RS-232 port of the VS-81SP: 1. Power the VS-81SP OFF. 2. Connect a serial cable from the VS-81SP RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port to a PC as explained in section 6.1. 3. Do the following according to the sequence below: •... -
Page 23: Figure 12: Splash Screen
Upgrading the VS-81SP Firmware Figure 12: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 24: Figure 14: Device Selection Window
Upgrading the VS-81SP Firmware 3. Open the Device Selection window by: • Pressing the keyboard shortcut key F2, or • Choosing the Select command from the Device menu, or • Pressing the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window). -
Page 25: Figure 16: Loading The Hex
Figure 16: Loading the Hex 7. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the VS-81SP firmware (for example, VP81SP _V1p2.hex) and click Open. 8. Open the RS-232 window by pressing the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the Communication / RS232 command from the Settings menu, or press the keys: Alt-SCR). -
Page 26: Figure 18: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
Upgrading the VS-81SP Firmware 10. Click Connect. In the Operations Flow column of the Atmel – Flip window, the Run button is active, and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column: AT89C51RD2. Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VP81SP.hex”... -
Page 27: Figure 19: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)
Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 12. Close the Atmel – Flip window. 13. Turn the POWER switch on the VS-81SP OFF. 14. Disconnect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-81SP unit from the null-modem adapter. 15. Set DIP 9 OFF. -
Page 28: Hex Table
IN 8 01 88 81 81 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-81SP is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000, version 0.50. This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. -
Page 29: Table 8: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
1 - number of inputs 1 - for video 2 - number of outputs 2 - for audio 3 - number of setups 3 - for SDI 4 - for remote panel 5 - for RS-422 controller KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 30 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTES on the above table: NOTE 1 – When the master switcher is reset, (e.g. when it is turned on), the reset code is sent to the PC. If this code is sent to the switchers, it will reset according to the present power-down settings.
- Page 31 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 32 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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