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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-128H,
Matrix Switcher
RC-1616,
Remote Control

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Models: VP-128H, Matrix Switcher RC-1616, Remote Control...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About the RC-1616 Achieving the Best Performance Your VP-128H Matrix Switcher The VP-128H with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact The VP-128H Without the Front Panel (but with the Rear Panel) The VP-128H Local Control Panel (Detached Front Panel)
  • Page 3 Figure 7: Connecting a VP-128H Matrix Switcher Figure 8: RC-1616 Remote Control Figure 9: RC-1616 Remote Control with its Front Panel Detached Figure 10: Connecting up to 512 RC-1616 Remote Control Units to a VP-128H Tables Table 1: VP-128H Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    HD15 connectors for the inputs and outputs eliminates the need for awkward HD15-to-BNC breakout cables. The entire VP-128H is only 1RU high compared to 3RU that would be required if the unit were built with BNC connectors on its rear panel...

  • Page 5: Overview

    RC-1616 Remote Control, see section 3.2 3.1 About the VP-128H The VP-128H is a true 12x8 matrix switcher for VGA / XGA signals that lets you simultaneously route any or all of the 12 inputs to any or all of the 8 outputs.

  • Page 6: About The Rc-1616

    With the VP-128H front panel detached, which functions as a local control panel, see section 4.3 4.1 The VP-128H with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact Figure 1 and Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP-128H Matrix Switcher: 1 Connect video with sync to either BNC.

  • Page 7: Figure 1: Vp-128H Matrix Switcher

    Your VP-128H Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-128H Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 8: The Vp-128H Without The Front Panel (But With The Rear Panel)

    If two or more of the VP-128H inputs are already synchronized to each other, connect the BNC connectors. By using the same reference to the cameras and to the VP-128H, a much cleaner switch will occur because it will...

  • Page 9: The Vp-128H Local Control Panel (Detached Front Panel)

    Figure 3: VP-128H Local Control Panel The local control panel connects via a flat cable to the main switching module inside the VP-128H. Figure 4 and Table 3 define the front view of the VP-128H after its local control panel is detached:...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Vp-128H Matrix Switcher

    6. Connect the power cord 1 As the example in Figure 7 illustrates 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-128H. After connecting your VP-128H, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...

  • Page 11: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)

    Figure 5: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 1 The construction of the RS-232 I/O includes internal jumpers that allow the VP-128H to require an external null modem or use a generic pin-to-pin 9 pin cable to a PC with no Null-modem adapter...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-128H (Also Rc-1616) Via The Ethernet Port

    Connect the VP-128H 10 Base T port to the LAN port of your PC, or the VP-128H 10 Base T port to the RC-1616 10 Base T port, when not using a hub, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 4 and Figure 6 define...

  • Page 13: Figure 7: Connecting A Vp-128H Matrix Switcher

    Connecting a VP-128H Matrix Switcher Figure 7 illustrates how to connect the VP-128H (without a remote control panel): Figure 7: Connecting a VP-128H Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 14: Your Rc-1616 Remote Control

    Your RC-1616 Remote Control Your RC-1616 Remote Control The RC-1616 Remote Control can be used: With the front panel and rear panel intact, see section 6.1 With the RC-1616 front panel detached, see section 6.2 6.1 The RC-1616 with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact Figure 8, Table 6 and Table 7 define the front and rear panels of the RC-1616: Figure 8: RC-1616 Remote Control Table 6: RC-1616 Remote Control Front Panel Features...

  • Page 15: The Rc-1616 Front Panel Detached

    S1 through S5 select the 5 LSBs of network address 257 through 512. When the scan determines that the panel is a single bus type panel, S1-6, S1-7 and S1-8 are the three MSB’s of the panel’s network address. This scheme puts a limit of 8 single bus panels that can be set to the same output KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 16: Setting The Dipswitches

    Your RC-1616 Remote Control Feature Function Main Switching Module Provides easy accessibility for service and repair Power Wires The red wire connects to the “+9V” and the black wire connects to the “GND” 6.2.1 Setting the Dipswitches You need to set the dipswitches when using more than one RC-1616 remote panel.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Rc-1616 Remote Control

    You can connect up to 512 RC-1616 Remote Control units to a single VP-128H Matrix Switcher via the Ethernet (see Figure 10): Figure 10: Connecting up to 512 RC-1616 Remote Control Units to a VP-128H KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 18: Operating The Vp-128H Matrix Switcher

    Remotely, from any one of up to 512 RC-1616 remote control panels 8.1 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option The VP-128HA is a 2RU form of the VP-128H with audio, and has a 25-pin connector, which is used to link frames together. When using the VP-128HA:...

  • Page 19: Switching Out-In Combinations

    The button lights. 8.2.1 Operating in the AT ONCE Mode The VP-128H only operates in the AT ONCE mode (that is, there is no CONFIRM mode option) and pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch immediately. 1 If the selected output is ‘locked’ the lamp in the output button flashes and the correct input status is tallied via the input select button 2 This button operates in the ‘one out of n’...

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Table 11 includes the technical specifications: Table 11: Technical Specifications of the VP-128H INPUTS: 12 analog red, green, blue signals - 0.7 Vpp / 75 ; H & V syncs, TTL level on HD15F connectors. The H and V channels are not TTL, they are linear OUTPUTS: 8 analog red, green, blue signals - 0.7 Vpp / 75 ;...

  • Page 21: Communication Protocols

    Communication Protocols 10 Communication Protocols The VP-128H is compatible with the Kramer 2000 Protocol Supported Subset (see section 10.1), the Sierra Video Systems (SVS) RS-232 Compatible Protocol (see section 10.2), and the Generic Protocol Supported Subset (see section 10.3), as well as with the Ethernet Protocol Document (see section 10.4).
  • Page 22 Communication Protocols 1st BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 0. D – “DESTINATION”: 0 - for sending information to the switchers; 1 - for sending to the PC (from the switcher). N5…N0 – “INSTRUCTION” The function that is to be performed by the switcher(s) is defined by the INSTRUCTION (6 bits).

  • Page 23: Use Of Kramer Machines

    Communication Protocols 10.1.1 Use of Kramer Machines A router may be represented via the Kramer protocol as a maximum of two machines. Based on the largest supported, 8 level switcher, the levels correspond accordingly: Level Machine # Function Video Video...
  • Page 24 Communication Protocols “Switch Audio”: Switch Audio Crosspoint” Request: 0x02 <input> <output> <machine> Response: 0x42 <input> <output><machine> Action: Set output to input The “Switch Audio” command is used to request that a connection be made. Input and output are specified in hexadecimal notation. If 0 is specified for output, all outputs will be switched to the specified input.
  • Page 25 AES/EBU etc.,) will all follow each other, not just video and audio units. Bi- Directional command example: Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x08 0x80 0x80 0x81 Enables “Audio follow video” mode Response From Switcher 0x48 0x80 0x80 0x81 “Audio follow video” enabled KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 26 Communication Protocols “Request Breakaway Setting” Request: 0x0b <setup#> <value> <machine> Response: 0x4b <setup#> <response> <machine> Action: Request breakaway switching setting The “Request Breakaway Settings” command is used to poll either the current breakaway configuration of the switcher, or a setup breakaway configuration. Specifying a value parameter of 0 requests current audio breakaway setting, and a value parameter of 1 requests the “follow”...
  • Page 27 Settings” command, used to set further properties for this command. Bi- Directional command example: Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x16 0x85 0xff 0x81 Sets Audio Gain to 127 on in/out 5 Response From Switcher 0x56 0x85 0xff 0x81 In/out 5 has a value of 127 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 28 Communication Protocols “Request Audio Parameter” Request: 0x19 <input/output> 0x00 <machine> Response: 0x59 <input/output> <value> <machine> Action: Request an audio parameter of a specified input/output The “Request Audio Parameter” command is used to retrieve a parameter on an input or output. This command is precluded by an “Audio Parameter Settings”...
  • Page 29 Command To Switcher 0x2a 0x84 0x80 0x81 Enable Auto Save Response From Switcher 0x79 0x84 0x80 0x81 Auto Save Enabled “Execute Loaded Data” Request: 0x3A <setup#> <value> <machine> Response: None Action: Commits current cached crosspoint information KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 30 Communication Protocols The “Execute Loaded Data” command is used in conjunction with the “Load Video Data” and “Load Audio Data” commands to commit loaded crosspoint information to the actual running status, or to a specified setup location. Setting the “setup #” parameter to 0 writes cached crosspoint information to running status.
  • Page 31 3 – Number of setups Options: 1 – For video 2 – For audio Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x3d 0x81 0x82 0x81 Requests the number of audio inputs Response From Switcher 0x7d 0x81 0x90 0x81 16 inputs KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 32: Sierra Video Systems (Svs) Rs-232 Compatible Protocol

    The router always sends upper case characters. When sending commands to the router, SPACE characters are optional, but if used should only appear before and after each individual command and NOT embedded within an individual command. 1 A Kramer Electronics company...

  • Page 33: Command Details Ii

    In order to help ensure that this command isn' t accidentally executed, it requires four additional characters following the "C" character, to spell out the word "CLEAR" in full. For example, the command: **CLEAR!! KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 34 Communication Protocols would clear the matrix, and when finished, the following response would be generated: **OK!!<CR> This command only clears the crosspoint settings. Any data stored in the setup memory space or the values from the audio gains are not changed by this command.
  • Page 35 **CHANGE NORT!! The Change commands are used to exit from this protocol to either the Kramer 2000 protocol or the Generic protocol. When used with the Kramer 2000 protocol the system appears as a maximum of two machines. Tentatively the eight levels are:...
  • Page 36 Communication Protocols Level 1: Video crosspoint control Level 2: Audio crosspoint control Level 3: RGB Mute Level 4: Audio levels "X": Connect Crosspoint Request: **X!! out,in,lvl Response: **OK!! or an ‘Update’ message when updates are turned on. Action: Make a connection to an output on a level. The command "X"...
  • Page 37 **PB ~ !! The tilde in the above examples is for compatibility with existing SVS drivers. It may be omitted if desired without causing errors. Likewise the spaces in the above command string examples may be omitted. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 38 Communication Protocols "T": Trigger a Salvo Connect Sequence Request: **T reg!! Response: **OK!!<CR> Action: Trigger a list of connect commands stored in a salvo register. The command "T" is used to trigger a previously set up salvo (set using the "P"...
  • Page 39 The number of lines of data in the list is equal to the number of outputs as set up by the Configuration command explained later. The number of columns in the list is also set by the Configuration command. The configuration command determines the number of levels. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 40 Communication Protocols The default sequences across each line of the status message is: Output number – comma level 1 input number – comma level 8 input number– comma <CR> At the beginning of the first line the router sends an asterisk and after the last line the router sends an exclamation !.
  • Page 41 Such as **X5,4,1?!! In which case the response will confirm that that the above crosspoint selection has been effected. Or it can be used multiple times in a command string: **X6?X5,4,1?!! KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 42 Communication Protocols Is responded to with two messages that will report the status of output 6 and then output 5. **PA?!! Will cause a response string in the same format as used for an S command response, except the data reported is the contents of a setup register A rather than a the status of the current crosspoint configuration.

  • Page 43: Generic Protocol Supported Subset

    This RS-232 communication protocol uses a default data rate of 9600 baud, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. 10.3.1 Use of Generic Machines A router may be represented via the Kramer protocol as a maximum of two machines. Based on the largest supported, 8 level switcher, the levels correspond accordingly: Level...
  • Page 44 Communication Protocols “Audio Input Gain and Attenuation”: Request: <input>*<gain>G Response: In<input> Aud=<dB Value><CR><LF> Action: Sets audio gain to a positive value Request: <input>*<gain>G Response: In<input> Aud=<dB Value><CR><LF> Action: Sets audio gain to a negative value Request: <input>|G Response: In<input> Aud=<dB Value><CR><LF> Action: Increments audio gain by 1dB Request: <input>|g Response: In<input>...
  • Page 45 Response From Switcher Vmt2*1<CR><LF> Output 2 video off Command To Switcher Mute all video (global) Response From Switcher Vmt1 All video muted “Audio Mute Commands”: Request: <output>*1Z Response: Amt<output>*1<CR><LF> Action: Mutes specified output audio (audio off) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 46 Communication Protocols Request: <output>*0Z Response: Amt<output>*0<CR><LF> Action: Disables Mute specified output audio (audio on) Request: <output>*Z Response: <on/off><CR><LF> Action: Request audio mute state of a specified output Request: <on/off>*Z Response: Amt1<CR><LF> Action: Mutes / un-mutes all audio outputs Controls muting and un-muting video outputs. Examples: Command Meaning Command To Switcher...
  • Page 47 In04 Aud=-02 Gain for input 4 is -2dB Command To Switcher View current switcher status Response From Switcher 08 08 08…Vid 05 Reports current status of each video output, then 0505…Aud<CR><LF> the status of each audio output. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 48: Kramer Ethernet Protocol Document

    10.4.3 Frame Initiated Messages The Kramer frame utilizes a single, hard coded IP address for all communications with remote clients (172.16.3.254), and communicates on a single port (9995). The frame always transmits as broadcasts, using generic messages, which can be received and used by all listening remote clients.

  • Page 49: Lock Change

    0x08: [1 = Increment Gain] [0 = Decrement Gain] 10.4.10 Request Crosspoint Status Format: [0x04] The request crosspoint status message is a single byte command, which forces the frame to immediately broadcast a crosspoint status message. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 50 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: 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 51 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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