Review the contents of this user manual Overview The VP-23xl is a high quality presentation switcher designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. The VP-23xl is a one-box solution for installations that would otherwise require several separate products and is designed so that each section is controllable independently from the other sections.
Positioning your Kramer VP-23xl in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust Your Presentation Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VP-23xl. Tables 1 and 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP-23xl, respectively. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Audio (s-Video) Audio (VGA/XGA) Master Audio Composite Video s-Video VGA/XGA IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 FUSE Figure 1: VP-23xl 4x1 Presentation Switcher...
Your Presentation Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VP-23xl Presentation Switcher Features Feature Function IR (Infra-Red) Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit Video (CV)-Audio Selector Buttons Selects the composite video / audio source from 1 to 4...
An audio amplifier to the Master Audio Out connector 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-23xl. After connecting your VP-23xl, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. Switching on the VP-23xl, recalls the previous setup from the non-...
Your Presentation Switcher 4.1.1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-23xl via the RS-232 port. To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended method): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-23xl to the...
4.1.2 Dipswitch Settings You can connect up to 16 VP-23xl units to the PC via the Null-modem adapter, and the RS-232 ports as Figure 3 illustrates. Adjust the dipswitches on the other units according to the information in Table 3:...
Composite Video s-Video VGA/XGA IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 Amplifier Figure 4: VP-23xl 4x1 Presentation Switcher Connections KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
However, pressing the Mic button in the Master Audio Selector renders the Talk Over function inactive 3 You can also adjust the AUDIO LEVEL on the VP-23xl using the Kramer Control Software 4 Achieving optimum results for a particular environment when using a microphone may require experimentation in adjusting...
2 You can overlook a section and choose not to select a button from it 3 Pressing an illuminated button for more than 2 seconds will disconnect the output and the button will no longer illuminate KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Operating Your Switcher 6.2 Connecting the Master Audio Output By default , stereo audio signals switch together with the video, that is, the unit is set in audio-follow-video (AFV) mode. Change to breakaway mode via RS-232. You can generate a master audio output (pre-selected from a switching section) at the Master Audio Out connector.
Disconnect All 02 80 81 81 Communication Protocol This protocol, which enables RS-232 communication between the VP-23xl and the PC, uses 4 bytes of information, and data is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
These are bi-directional definitions. That is, if the switcher receives the code, it will perform the instruction; and if the instruction is performed (due to a keystroke operation on the front panel), then these codes are sent. For example, if: 0000 0001 Instruction “Switch Groups” KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Communication Protocol 1000 0010 Input #2 1000 1001 in composite video group 1000 0001 Machine #1 (master) Was sent from the PC, then the switcher (machine #1) will switch input 2 in composite video group to its output. If the user switched input 4 in the VGA group via the front panel keypad, then the switcher will send: 0100 0001 1000 0100...
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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;...
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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. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...
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