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USER MANUAL
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VP-8x8A
8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Terminology Used in this User Manual Your VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Installing the VP-8x8A on a Rack Connecting the VP-8x8A Connecting the VP-8x8A Rear Panel Connecting the Balanced Audio Inputs/Outputs...
  • Page 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Front View Figure 2: VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Rear View Figure 3: VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Underside View...
  • Page 4 Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: Front Panel VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Rear Panel VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Table 4: VP-8x8A Underside Panel Features...
  • Page 5 ADDENDUM: Ethernet Cross Cable Wiring Connection This addendum describes the correct wiring for crossover cable connections and replaces the opening paragraph in the "Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)" section in the User Manual as follows: Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    3 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01 5 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 6 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...

  • Page 7: Overview

    HDTV compatible and lets you simultaneously route any or all of the 8 inputs to any or all of the 8 outputs. In particular, the VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher includes: A video bandwidth of over 350MHz that ensures transparent performance...

  • Page 8: Terminology Used In This User Manual

    Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1, Figure 2, Table 2 and Table 3 define the VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher. 1 The RGBHV signals are connected on HD15 pin connectors to reduce enclosure size...

  • Page 9: Figure 1: Vp-8X8A 8X8 Vga / Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher - Front View

    Your VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Front View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 10: Table 2: Front Panel Vp-8X8A 8X8 Vga / Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher Features

    Your VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra-red remote...

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Vp-8X8A 8X8 Vga / Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher - Rear View

    Your VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Rear View KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 12: Figure 3: Vp-8X8A 8X8 Vga / Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher - Underside View

    Your VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Table 3: Rear Panel VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function Terminal Block Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptors Connectors UnBal 3.5mm Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors...

  • Page 13: Installing The Vp-8X8A On A Rack

    Installing the VP-8x8A on a Rack Installing the VP-8x8A on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Vp-8X8A

    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-8x8A. After connecting your VP-8x8A, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program “FLASH PROG” button (item 8 in Table 3) and DO NOT push in the underside Flash Program “Reset”...

  • Page 15: Figure 4: Connecting The Vp-8X8A 8X8 Vga / Uxga / Audio Matrix Switcher

    Audio Amplifier 8 Recorder 8 Display 8 Figure 4: Connecting the VP-8x8A 8x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Balanced Audio Inputs/Outputs

    To connect a PC to the VP-8x8A unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VP-8x8A unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a...

  • Page 17: Controlling Via Rs-485

    Connect the “ A” (+) PIN on the RS-485 rear panel port of the RC-3000 to the “ A” (+) PIN on the RS-485 rear panel port of the VP-8x8A unit Connect the “ B” (-) PIN on the RS-485 rear panel port of the RC-3000 to the “...

  • Page 18: Controlling Via Ethernet

    6.5.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-8x8A to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 5 and Figure 8 define.

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

    Connecting the VP-8x8A 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 9). Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)

    Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-8x8A to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 6 defines:...

  • Page 21: Setting The Dipswitches

    Connecting the VP-8x8A 6.6 Setting the Dipswitches By default, all dipswitches are set to OFF. Figure 11 illustrates the VP-8x8A dipswitches: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Figure 11: VP-8x8A Dipswitches Table 7: Dipswitch Settings...

  • Page 22: Setting The Machine # Dipswitches

    DIP 3 DIP 4 6.7 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP-8x8A units with control from a PC or serial controller. To cascade up to 16 individual VP-8x8A units via RS-485 (as illustrated in Figure 12), do the following: 1.

  • Page 23: Figure 12: Control Configuration Via Rs-232 And Rs-485

    Connecting the VP-8x8A Machine # 1 (Master) Machine # 2 Up to 16 Units Machine # 16 Figure 12: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 24: Operating The Vp-8X8A

    Perform a factory default reset 7.2.1 The Standard Reset To reset the VP-8x8A, press the IN buttons 1, 2 and 3. The machine resets but its configuration is maintained, including the stored setups, and the current configuration of the machine.

  • Page 25: Understanding The 7-Segment Displays

    Operating the VP-8x8A 7.3 Understanding the 7-segment Displays The VP-8x8A has two displays: The STATUS 7-segment display The REL. AUDIO LEVEL (dB) 7-segment display 7.3.1 The STATUS 7-segment Display During normal operation, the STATUS display shows which inputs are switched to which outputs, as illustrated in Figure 13. In the VIDEO mode, the display shows the video signal setup and in the AUDIO mode, it shows the audio signal setup.

  • Page 26: The Rel Audio Level 7-Segment Display

    Operating the VP-8x8A Figure 15 shows the display immediately after resetting the unit to its factory default settings (by pressing the OUT buttons 1, 2 and 3). The display indicates the machine menu for a few seconds, displays the firmware version and then returns to the machine default setting display (IN 1 switched to OUT 1, IN 2 switched to OUT 2, and so on).

  • Page 27: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes

    Operating the VP-8x8A In the Confirm mode (TAKE button illuminates): You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button, to simultaneously activate the multiple switches Every action requires user confirmation, protecting against erroneous switching Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 7.4.1...

  • Page 28: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations

    The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. Tip: If you cannot remember which of the 16-input/output configurations is the one that you want, set the VP-8x8A to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it.

  • Page 29: Locking The Front Panel

    1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first) replaces the previous configuration 2 Even when the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or RS-485, as well as via the Kramer RC-IR1 Infra-...

  • Page 30: Setting The Breakaway Option

    Operating the VP-8x8A 7.7.2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option: Press either the AUDIO (for audio control only) or the VIDEO (for video control only) button: If the AUDIO button illuminates, switching operations relate to Audio, and the 7-segment display shows the audio status...

  • Page 31: Flash Memory Upgrade

    Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-8x8A unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-8x8A unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC (see section 6.2).

  • Page 32: Upgrading Firmware

    Flash Memory Upgrade 8.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “ Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”. The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 18: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “ Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 19: Atmel –...

  • Page 33: Figure 20: Device Selection Window

    4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 21: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “ Load Hex” from the File menu. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 34: Figure 22: Loading The Hex

    Figure 22: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-8x8A (for example 8x8AM_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “ Communication / RS232”...

  • Page 35: Figure 24: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)

    When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message: “ Not Finished” shows, click Run again KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 36: Figure 25: Atmel - Flip Window (Operation Completed)

    10. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-8x8A. 12. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-8x8A unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release FLASH PROG button on rear panel (see Figure 2).

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 10 includes the technical specifications: Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VP-8x8A 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS: 8 VGA on HD15 connectors (VGA through UXGA); 8 balanced stereo audio terminal block connectors; 8 unbalanced stereo audio 3.5mm mini connectors OUTPUTS: 8 VGA on HD15 connectors (VGA through UXGA);...

  • Page 38: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication

    10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 11 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 11: VP-8x8A Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8...

  • Page 39: Table 12: Vp-8X8A Hex Codes For Switching Audio Channels Via Rs-232/Rs-485

    Table 12 lists the Hex values for switching audio channels via RS-232/RS-485: Table 12: VP-8x8A Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8...

  • Page 40: Figure 26: Output Gain Vs. Gain Value

    Figure 26 shows the output gain vs. the gain value: Figure 26: Output Gain vs. Gain Value Table 14 lists the Hex values for setting the video gain of the outputs: Table 14: VP-8x8A Hex Codes for Setting the Output Video Gain Level OUT 1...

  • Page 41: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-8x8A is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.46) (below). 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 42: Table 16: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 00001, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
  • Page 43 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 - Panel unlocked 1 - Panel locked REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED RESERVED - - - - - - - - DIRECT MEMORY Memory address Data SAVE KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 44 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit: 0 - Gain SETTINGS FOR I0 - 0=input; 1=output 1 - Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22, I1 - Left 2 - Treble 24, 25 I2 - Right...
  • Page 45 NOTE 17 – For clean switching of RGBHV video, the “ seamless switching” option may be used. The blanking period for the transition of the RGB sources may be set in this case, in steps of 25 milliseconds. For example, to set for 350ms blanking time (14 steps), send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 46 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 18 – Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS-232. To do this, the user sends instruction 7 with the “ Set for delayed switch” option (64 ) before sending the switch command (instruction 1) or pressing via front panel.
  • Page 47 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 48 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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