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Kramer VP-4x4K User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview Your VP-4x4K UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Installing the VP-4x4K in a Rack Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting the VP-4x4K Rear Panel Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connecting to the VP-4x4K via RS-232...
  • Page 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 4: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output...
  • Page 4 Table 3: Dipswitch Settings (Default Setting) Table 4: STATUS 7-segment Display Table 5: Communication Parameters Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 33 Table 7: VP-4x4K Video Signal Codes Table 8: VP-4x4K Audio Signal Codes...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 6 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Overview The VP-4x4K is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for computer graphics (up to and exceeding UXGA) signals and balanced stereo audio signals. The VP-4x4K lets you simultaneously route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the four outputs.

  • Page 8: Figure 1: Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher

    Your VP-4x4K UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 9: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher Features

    Your VP-4x4K UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1: Front Panel VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF IR Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED...

  • Page 10: Table 2: Rear Panel Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher Features

    Your VP-4x4K UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2: Rear Panel VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function INPUT 15-pin HD Connectors Connect to the video sources (from 1 to 4) OUTPUT 15-pin HD Connectors Connect to the acceptors (from 1 to 4) AUDIO INPUTS 3.5mm Mini...

  • Page 11: Installing The Vp-4X4K In A Rack

    Installing the VP-4x4K in a Rack Installing the VP-4x4K in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher

    1 You do not need to connect all the inputs and outputs 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-4x4K. After connecting your VP-4x4K, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...

  • Page 13: Figure 2: Connecting The Vp-4X4K 4X4 Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher

    Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output

    To connect to the VP-4x4K via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-4x4K unit via a 9-wire straight cable (pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, pin 5 to pin 5) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC 6.4 Cascading Machines...

  • Page 15: Figure 5: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485

    RS-485 port on the second VP-4x4K unit and so on, connecting all the RS-485 ports. 4. Set the first VP-4x4K unit as Machine # 1 and the following VP-4x4K units as Machine # 2 to Machine # 16 (see section 7.4).

  • Page 16: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 6.5 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port, you have to connect your PC to the VP-4x4K either via the Ethernet (see section 6.5.1) or via a serial port. Once the machine is connected, you can configure the Ethernet port.

  • Page 17: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.5.1.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-4x4K to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Port Configuration

    1. Double click the desktop icon. The Connect screen appears as follows: Figure 8: Connect Screen 2. Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP-4x4K. Select:  Ethernet, if you know the IP address number or the machine name.

  • Page 19: Control Via The Ethernet Port

    Connecting the VP-4x4K 4x4 UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 9: Device Properties Screen 4. If required, make changes and press Set. If not, click Close. 6.5.3 Control via the Ethernet Port If you were connected via the serial port, you need to connect to the master...

  • Page 20: Dipswitch Settings

    Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher 6.6 Dipswitch Settings The VP-4x4K includes two dipswitches, as Figure 10 Table 3 define. Only one of the dipswitches is configured: Figure 10: VP-4x4K Dipswitches Table 3: Dipswitch Settings (Default Setting) Function Description RS-485 TERM ON for RS-485 line termination with 120Ω...

  • Page 21: Displaying Unit Characteristics

    Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher 7.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics The 7-segment display shows several sets of information, as defined in the examples shown in Table Table 4: STATUS 7-segment Display The STATUS Display Shows: When: Unit characteristics: About 2 seconds (automatically) after Initial Display switching on the power Firmware version...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Audio Gain

    0sec to 3.5sec —via the DELAY dipswitches. The VP-4x4K unit is shipped (its factory default state) with no delay, that is, the DELAY is set to 0sec. To set the delay time, do the following: 1.

  • Page 23: Setting The Machine Number

    AFV button, the display shows the inputs switched to the outputs. If not confirmed, this command times out after 20 seconds. 7.4 Setting the Machine Number The MACH. # (machine number) determines the position of a VP-4x4K unit when cascading units. To set the MACH. #, do the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Setting The Breakaway Option

    3 Items 8 and 9, respectively, in Figure 1 4 This operation practically cancels the 10 minute timeout 5 Either 1, 2, 3, 4 or OFF. If the IN button is not pressed within 20 seconds, this operation times out KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 25: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes

    You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once, to simultaneously switch all monitors Pressing an OUT-IN combination when your VP-4x4K operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately. When the VP-4x4K operates in the CONFIRM mode, press the blinking TAKE button to authorize the switch.

  • Page 26: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations

    The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. If you cannot remember which of the eight input/output configurations is the one that you want, set the VP-4x4K to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it.

  • Page 27: Deleting An Input/Output Configuration

    To unlock the VP-4x4K: • Press the illuminating LOCK button for more than 2 seconds The VP-4x4K unlocks and the LOCK button no longer illuminates Flash Memory Upgrade The VP4x4K uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory.

  • Page 28: Controlling Via The Embedded Web Pages

    • Enable Javascript in your browser Connecting to the VP-4x4K via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-4x4K and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Enter the unit’s IP number or name in the Address bar of your browser.

  • Page 29: Figure 14: Loading The Embedded Web Pages

    The VP-4x4K switching control page is displayed (see Figure 16). The Web embedded screens let you control the VP-4x4K via the Ethernet. The menu appears on the left side of the screen. There are three remote operation Web pages: •...

  • Page 30: The Vp-4X4K Switching Matrix Page

    The VP-4x4K Switching Matrix Page The VP-4x4K switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the eight outputs, by clicking the audio and/or video...

  • Page 31: Switch An Input To An Output Via The Embedded Web Pages

    Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9.2.1 Switch an Input to an Output via the Embedded Web Pages To switch an input to an output (for example, input 1 to output 4): 1. Set the button to the desired operation mode (Audio, Video or AFV, as required).

  • Page 32: Store And Recall Setups

    Figure 20: Selecting a preset 2. Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 7. 3. Make sure the matrix is set to the desired configuration. If not, set it as required. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 33: Figure 21: Save Preset Message

    Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 4. Click Store. The following window appears: Figure 21: Save Preset Message 5. Click OK. The new In/Out configuration is stored in Preset 07. To recall a preset configuration: 1. Select the desired preset number from the Preset drop-down list (for example, Preset 03): 2.

  • Page 34: Audio Gain Page

    A single click will increase/decrease the audio gain by 0.5 units; double click to increase/decrease the gain by 1 unit. The Help Box ? In this page you can control the audio gain of the channels. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 35: The Configurations Page

    Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9.4 The CONFIGURATIONS Page The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings change others (see Figure 25). To change the configuration definitions: 1. Click CONFIGURATIONS. The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appears. 2. Change the definitions as required. 3.

  • Page 36: Communication Parameters

    Communication Parameters 10 Communication Parameters Table 5 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products. Table 5: Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Input 1 and Output 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate:...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    3000) Table 7 Table 8 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP-4x4K machine. For more detailed information, see section 14.2. Table 7: VP-4x4K Video Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN 1 #V 1>1 CR #V 1>2 CR #V 1>3 CR #V 1>4 CR...

  • Page 38: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)

    VP 4x4K is connected via RS-485 and the machine is set to number 2. T able 11 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels. Table 11: VP-4x4K Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2...

  • Page 39: Table 12: Vp-4X4K Hex Codes That Switch Audio Channels

    Hex codes that set the audio input gain. Before sending the any of the codes in T able 14 , the command 2A 86 80 81 must be sent. Table 14: VP-4x4K Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain Level IN 1 IN 2 IN 3...

  • Page 40: Kramer Protocol

    14.2 defines Protocol 3000. section 14.3 defines Protocol 2000 5 5 F By default, the VP-4x4K is set to Kramer’s protocol 3000, but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000. 14.1 S witching Protocols 3 4 B You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons (see section 14.1.1...

  • Page 41: Kramer Protocol 3000

    Kramer Protocol The Windows®-based Kramer control software operates with protocol 2000. If the VP-4x4K is set to protocol 3000, it is automatically switched to protocol 2000. 14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows® HyperTerminal Application) and uses a data rate of 115200 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.

  • Page 42: Command Parts Details

    Design note: transparent supporting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 43: Table 17: Instruction Codes For Protocol 3000

    Response Protocol Handshaking ~OKCRLF Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD. , Device Model Version Software Version Switcher actions 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 44 Short form: PVID? PRESET,OUT saved preset PRST-VID PRESET, IN>1, IN>2,… PRST-VID? PRESET, * Read audio PRST-AUD? PRESET,OUT PRST-AUD PRESET: IN>OUT connections from Short form: PAUD? PRESET,OUT saved preset PRST-AUD? PRESET, * PRST-AUD PRESET: IN>1, IN>2,… KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 45 Kramer Protocol Preset commands Command Syntax Response Read saved presets PRST-LST? PRST-LST PRESET, PRESET, … list Short form: PLST? Parameters Description: PRESET = Preset number. OUT = Output in preset to show for, '*' for all. Examples Store current Audio & Video...
  • Page 46 Kramer Protocol CHANNEL = Input or Output # VOLUME = Audio parameter in Kramer units, precede minus sign for negative values. increase current value, decrease current value. Machine info commands Command Syntax Response * Time settings commands require admin authorization...
  • Page 47 Kramer Protocol Network settings commands Read MAC Address NET-MAC? NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET-MASK? NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NTMSK? Set gateway address NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT NTGT NET-GATE? Read subnet mask...

  • Page 48: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 14.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. Table 18: Protocol Definitions DESTI-...

  • Page 49: Table 19: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    INPUT Bit: SETTINGS FOR I0 - 0=input; 1=output INSTRUCTIONS 22, 25 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 50 If the OUTPUT is set as 1, then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine’s name is sent. For example, for the VS-7588YC, the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be (HEX codes): 81 (i.e. 128dec+ ASCII for “Y”; 128dec+ ASCII for “C”). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 51 Kramer Protocol NOTE 14 - The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed, not to the system. For example, if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system (48 inputs, 32 outputs), the reply to the HEX code 82 (ie.
  • Page 52 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 53 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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