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Kramer VP-885 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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VP-885
8x8 Multiformat Video / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port 6.4.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 6.4.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-885 Setting the VP-885 DIP-switches Operating the VP-885 Displaying the Configuration of the VP-885 Switching Outputs to Inputs Confirming Settings 7.3.1...
  • Page 3 15.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5 Figure 2: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VP-885 Figure 4: Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output...
  • Page 4 Table 13: VP-885 Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels Table 14: VP-885 Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain Table 15: VP-885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain Table 16: VP-885 Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease the Audio Output Gain...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables Quick Start The following quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-885. 1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers;...
  • Page 6 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 7: Overview

    The VP-885 is housed in a 19” 3U rack mountable enclosure. In addition, the VP-885 can be used for mixed video applications such as CV, Y/C and YUV simultaneously. Control the VP-885 using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: •...

  • Page 8: Terminology Used In This Manual

    The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into Protocol/Internet Protocol appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications protocol (TCP/IP) in an intranet or an extranet. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 9: Defining The Vp-885

    Defining the VP-885 Defining the VP-885 define the front panel of the VP-885. Figure 1 Table 2 Figure 1: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel...

  • Page 10: Table 2: Vp-885 Front Panel Features

    Defining the VP-885 Table 2: VP-885 Front Panel Features FEATURE FUNCTION IR Receiver LED lights yellow when receiving signals from the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter POWER LED LED lights green when the unit is ON OUTPUT SELECTOR Select the output to which the input is switched...

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Vp-885 8X8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Defining the VP-885 define the rear panel of the VP-885. Figure 2 Table 3 Figure 2: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel...

  • Page 12: Using The Ir Transmitter

    Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking PROG Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS-232, or release for “Normal” (the factory default) Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptors...

  • Page 13: Installing The Vp-885 In A Rack

    Installing the VP-885 in a Rack distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables 1 1 F Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector. Installing the VP-885 in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount the VP-885.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Vp-885

    1 You do not need to connect all inputs and outputs 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-885. After connecting your VP-885, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program “PROG” button , it is...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output

    Connecting the VP-885 1. Connect up to 8 video sources to the BNC INPUT connectors 2. Connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio sources to the AUDIO INPUT terminal blocks (see Section 6.1 3. Connect up to 8 video acceptors to the BNC OUT connectors 4.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Vp-885 Via Rs-232

    To connect to the VP-885 via RS-232 as illustrated in Figure 7: • Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-885 unit via a 9-wire straight cable (pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, pin 5 to pin 5) to the...

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Vp-885 Via Rs-485

    Connecting the VP-885 Connecting to the VP-885 via RS-485 You can operate the VP-885 via the RS-485 port from a distance of up to 1200m (3900ft) using any device equipped with an RS-485 port (for example, a PC). For successful communication, you must set the RS-485 machine number and bus termination.

  • Page 18: Connecting Directly Via The Ethernet Port

    Figure 8: Connecting to the VP-885 via Ethernet 6.4.1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-885 to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory...

  • Page 19: Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Connecting the VP-885 Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Click the Properties button. 7. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 8. Click OK.

  • Page 20: Connecting Via A Network Hub, Switch, Or Router

    Connecting the VP-885 6.4.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-885 to the Ethernet port on a network hub, switch, or router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. The VP-885 Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible...

  • Page 21: Figure 12: Device Properties Window

    Connecting the VP-885 address or the machine name The default IP address is 192.168.1.39 and the default name for the unit is KRAMER_XXXX Serial, if you are connected via a serial port. Select the COM port  from the Select Port drop-down list.

  • Page 22: Setting The Vp-885 Dip-Switches

    DIP-switch 1 determines the RS-485 bus termination for the VP-885. DIP-switches 2, 3, and 4 are not used. DIP-switches 5, 6, 7, and 8 determine the machine number of the VP-885. When several VP-885 units are connected, the machine number determines...

  • Page 23: Operating The Vp-885

    8 (Slave) OFF ON 16 (Slave) Operating the VP-885 You can operate the VP-885 via any of the following methods: • Front panel buttons • RS-232 • RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller •...

  • Page 24: Confirming Settings

    7.3 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. When the VP-885 operates in the At Once mode, pressing an output-input combination implements the action immediately. In the Confirm mode, the TAKE button must be pressed to activate the switch.

  • Page 25: Defining The 7-Segment Status Display Information

    The TAKE button lights and the corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the STATUS 7-segment display no longer flash. Defining the 7-Segment Status Display Information The VP-885 has three display modes: • Immediately after the power is turned on (see Section 7.4.1 •...

  • Page 26: Status Display During Normal Operation

    Operating the VP-885 Figure 15: Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On 7.4.2 Status Display During Normal Operation During normal operation, the STATUS display shows which inputs are switched to which outputs (see Figure 16). Figure 16: Status Display During Normal Operation In the VIDEO mode, the display shows the video signal configuration.

  • Page 27: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option

    Operating the VP-885 To set the audio gain levels, see Section 7.7. Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can configure stereo audio signal switching in one of two ways: • Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels (see Section 7.5.1...

  • Page 28: Storing An Input-Output Configuration

    Operating the VP-885 Figure 18: Configuration Button Numbering 7.6.1 Storing an Input-Output Configuration To store the current status in memory: 1. Press the STO button. The STO button flashes. 2. Press one of the INPUT/OUTPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 8. This is the setup number in which the current status is stored.
  • Page 29 The display changes accordingly. 4. Press either the Audio or Video button to exit the gain level setting mode. If no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the VP-885 automatically exits the gain level setting mode and the display reverts to normal operation.

  • Page 30: Resetting The Unit

    4. Terminate the RS-485 line on both the first VP-885 and on the last VP-885 (see Section 6.5 5. Set the Machine number on all VP-885 units other than Machine 1 to a unique number between 2 and 16 (see Section 6.5...
  • Page 31 Controlling the VP-885  Connect the B (–) pin on the RS-485 rear panel terminal block of the first VP-885 to the B (–) pin on the RS-485 rear panel terminal block of the second VP-885  Connect the G pin on the RS-485 rear panel terminal block of the...

  • Page 32: Controlling The Vp-885 Via Rs-485

    Controlling the VP-885 Controlling the VP-885 via RS-485 You can operate the VP-885 via the RS-485 port from a distance of up to 1200m (3900ft) using a PC equipped with a card that provides an RS-485 port. To connect a PC or controller to the RS-485 port on the unit: 1.
  • Page 33 VP-885 unit as follows:  Connect the A (+) pin on the RS-485 rear terminal block of the first VP-885 to the A (+) pin on the RS-485 rear panel terminal block on the second VP-885 ...

  • Page 34: Updating The Firmware

    The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com. 10 Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-885 and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser.
  • Page 35 Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears. Figure 25: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run. The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical...

  • Page 36: The Main Switching Matrix Page

    Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser 10.1 The Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 26: Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to: • Switch any audio/video input to any/all outputs independently (see Section 10.1.1 • Set the audio to operate in AFV (Audio Follow Video) mode (see Section 10.1.2...

  • Page 37: Setting The Afv Mode

    Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Figure 27: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon appears indicating that the video channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4. Figure 28: Switching an Input to an Output 3.

  • Page 38: Operating In The Offline Mode

    Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Figure 29: AFV Mode Warning 2. Click OK. The AFV button outline becomes dark. All audio channels are switched according to the corresponding video channels. In this example, audio channel In 2 is now switched to Out 4.

  • Page 39: Storing And Recalling Setups

    Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Figure 31: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 3. If required, repeat Step 2 for several audio/video channels. 4. Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel. 5. Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode.
  • Page 40 Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Figure 33: Selecting Preset 07 2. Click Store. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration is stored in Preset 07. To recall a setup: 1. From the Preset drop-down list, select a preset (in this example, Preset 03).

  • Page 41: Locking The Front Panel Buttons

    Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Figure 34: Selecting Preset 03 2. Click Recall. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded. Note: You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode (see...

  • Page 42: Audio Input Gain Control Page

    Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser To lock the front panel buttons: • Click the padlock icon Note: Locking the front panel buttons does not disable remote operation of the unit via Ethernet, RS-232 or RS-485. 10.2 Audio Input Gain Control Page The Audio Gain page lets you set the gain for each of the input channels independently.
  • Page 43 Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser Figure 38: Configuration Page The following IP-related settings can be edited: • Machine name • Fixed IP Address/DHCP • Gateway • Subnet Mask The following fields can be viewed: • Model • Serial Number •...

  • Page 44: Communication Parameters

    Communication Parameters 11 Communication Parameters Table 6 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products. Table 6: Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate: 9600 Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: Data Bits: Stop Bits: Stop Bits:...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 12 Technical Specifications Table 7 lists the technical specifications for the VP-885. Table 7: Technical Specifications for the VP-885 INPUTS: 5x8 composite video 0.7Vpp/75 Ω and S/PDIF digital audio or s -Video 0.7Vpp/75 Ω (Y), 0.7Vpp/75Ω (C); and component video 0.7Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors 8 balanced stereo audio, 2.2V/10kΩ...

  • Page 46: Tables Of Ascii Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 3000)

    13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) Table 8 Table 9 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP-885 machine. For more detailed information, see Section 15.2. Table 8: VP-885 Video Signal Codes OUT 1...

  • Page 47: Tables Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)

    The hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine (set as Machine 1) connected via either RS-232 or Ethernet. Similar hex codes are used when the VP-885 is connected via RS-485 and the machine is set to number 2.

  • Page 48: Table 14: Vp-885 Hex Codes That Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain

    Hex codes that set the audio input gain. Before sending the any of the codes in Table 15, the command 2A 86 80 81 must be sent. Table 15: VP-885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain LEVEL IN 1 IN 2 IN 3...

  • Page 49: Kramer Protocol

    Protocol 3000. Section 15.3 defines Protocol 2000. By default, the VP-885 is set to Kramer’s protocol 3000, but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000. 15.1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons (see Section 15.1.1) or by sending protocol commands (see...

  • Page 50: Protocol 3000 Syntax

    Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char, note that string can contain more than one command separated by pipe ("|") char. Message starting char: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 51: Table 18: Instruction Codes For Protocol 3000

    2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81). Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking ~OKCRLF DEVICE INITIATED MESSAGES COMMAND SYNTAX Start message Kramer Electronics LTD. , Device Model Version Software Version SWITCHER ACTIONS...
  • Page 52 Kramer Protocol DEVICE INITIATED MESSAGES COMMAND SYNTAX Start message Kramer Electronics LTD. , Device Model Version Software Version Audio-video channel has switched (AFV mode) AV IN>OUT Video channel has switched (Breakaway mode) VID IN>OUT Audio channel has switched (Breakaway mode) AUD IN>OUT...
  • Page 53 Kramer Protocol Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine #6@VID 4>2CR ~6@VID 4>2 OKCRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 #AV 0>4CR ~AV 0>4 OKCRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs #V 3>*CR ~VID 3>* OKCRLF Chaining Multiple #AV 1>* | V 3>4, 2>2, 82>1, 0>2 |V 82>3| A 0>1 | V? * CR...
  • Page 54 Numeric value (present audio processing stage). For example: "0" for Input level, "1" for Pre-Amplifier, "2" for Amplifier (Out) etc. CHANNEL = Input or Output # VOLUME = Audio parameter in Kramer units, precede minus sign for negative values. increase current value, KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 55 Kramer Protocol decrease current value. MUTE MODE = 1 – Mute 0 – Unmute MACHINE INFO COMMANDS COMMAND SYNTAX RESPONSE * Time settings commands require admin authorization INFO-IO? Read in\outs count INFO-IO: IN INPUTS_COUNT, OUT OUTPUTS_COUNT INFO-PRST? Read max presets...
  • Page 56 AFV AFV-MODE video mode AFV-MODE = Front panel AFV mode "0" or "afv" to set front panel switching buttons in audio-follow-video state. "1" or "brk" to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 57: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 15.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 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 58: Table 20: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    11 - decrease right input REQUEST AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input / output 6, 24 number whose parameter is requested LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 - Panel unlocked 1 - Panel locked REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 59 2 - Treble I2 - Right 3 - Midrange 4 - Mix On CHANGE TO ASCII Kramer protocol 3000 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 - video machine name 0 - Request first 4 digits 2 - audio machine name 1 - Request first suffix...
  • Page 60 (in real-time). For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 61 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 62 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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