USER MANUAL - Audio General Inc.
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1. QNNM UXGA Acceptor Video Acceptor S Video Acceptor Figure 13 Separate Switcher Mode 1 And to the UXGA CATS OUT connector 2 Assuming that all inputs are connected 3 You cannot select more than one button in a section 4 You can overlook a section and choose not to select a button from it 5 Pressing an illuminated button for more than 2 seconds will disconnect the output and the button will no longer illuminate 25 Operating Your Switcher 7 3 The Master Audio Mode In the master audio mode you can route an audio input signal from any of the A V switchers or from the microphone to the MASTER OUT and or SPKR OUT outputs Figure 14 shows a plasma display connected to the VP 23N unit via the UXGA OUT HDISF connector and a pair of speakers connected to the SPKR OUT terminal block connector 1 When pressing button 2 under the VGA UXGA AUDIO SELECTOR the UXGA IN 2 signal is routed to the display The VGA UXGA button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section automatically illuminates and the UXGA audio signal is routed to the SPKR OUT and the MASTER OUT terminal block connectors simultaneously II After connecting a microphone to the MIC IN XLR connector the MIC button under2. UXGA Source WGOUT UXGAOUT WASTEROUT E E eRe To oe ee Presenter s CVIN3 YICIN Y YICIN S Microphone VIDEO out UXGAW1 UXGA pow noa yong _YICIN UXGAIN2 UXGAING Speaker 4 Display Figure 14 Switching in the Master Audio Mode 27 Flash Memory Upgrade 8 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 23N firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 8 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 8 2 e Upgrading Firmware see section 8 3 8 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP_VP23N zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP VP23N zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP 23N unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 23N unit to the Null m
3. DIPS Function Description 1 2 3 Machine Determines the number of the machine in the sequence 4 RS 485 TERM ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 6 7 1 Setting the Machine Dipswitches You can cascade up to eight VP 23N units The Machine determines the position of a VP 23N unit specifying which VP 23N unit is being controlled when several VP 23N units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the Machine on a VP 23N unit via Setup DIPS 1 2 and 3 according to Table 9 Table 9 Machine Dipswitch Settings Machine Dipswitch 1 NES 1 Master OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF ON 3 OFF ON OFF 4 OFF ON 5 ON OFF OFF 6 ON OFF ON 7 ON ON OFF 8 ON ON ON 1 By default all dipswitches are set to OFF 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your Switcher 7 Operating Your Switcher This section describes the Front panel buttons see section 7 1 Separate switchers mode see section 7 2 Master audio switcher mode see section 7 3 7 1 The Front Panel Buttons The front panel buttons include the VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR buttons 1 to 4 S VIDEO Y C AUDIO SELECTOR buttons 1 to 4 VGA UXGA AUDIO SELECTOR buttons 1 to 4 MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR buttons CV S VIDEO VGA UXGA and MIC TALK OVER button which lowers or mutes the MASTER AUDIO LEVEL when the microphon
4. Preferred DNS server z Altemate DNS server D 3 i Advanced Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 19 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 5 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 23N to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 7 defines Table 7 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Side 1 Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White orange 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 White green 3 White green 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Green 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown 6 5 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings see section 6 5 6 6 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 You can cascade up to eight VP 23N units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade up to eight individual VP 23N units via RS 232 and RS 485 as illustrated in Figure 11 do the following 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as described in section 6 1 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VP 23N un
5. DANN Contents Figures Figure 1 VP 23N Presentation Switcher Front View Figure 2 VP 23N Presentation Switcher Rear View Figure 3 VP 23N Presentation Switcher Underside View Figure 4 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher Figure 5 CATS PINOUT Figure 6 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 7 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 Figure 8 RJ 45 PINOUT Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 11 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Figure 12 Default Dipswitch Settings Figure 13 Separate Switcher Mode Figure 14 Switching in the Master Audio Mode Figure 15 Splash Screen Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window Figure 17 Device Selection Window Figure 18 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window Figure 19 Loading the Hex Figure 20 RS 232 Window Figure 21 Atmel Flip Window Connected Figure 22 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Terminology Used in this User Manual Front Panel VP 23N Presentation Switcher Features Rear Panel VP 23N Presentation Switcher Features VP 23N Underside Panel Feature 5 PINOUT Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Straight through Cable
6. 37 Communication Protocol Table 18 Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET MACHINE 0 0 1 1 SWITCH GROUPS 1 4 Set equal to video and audio 1 3 Set equal to group to 2 inputs to be switched for the which output is to be relative group switched 2 SWITCH AUDIO OUTPUTS 1 5 Set equal to audio output to 1 2 be switched to Master Audio out 5 REQUEST GROUP STATUS 0 1 3 Set equal to the group of 3 which status is required 6 REQUEST STATUS OF 0 1 3 MASTER AUDIO OUTPUT 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 Audio follow video 2 1 Audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY 0 0 3 SETTING 16 ERROR Don t care 0 Invalid instruction 4 1 Out of range 18 RESET MACHINE 0 0 1 22 SET AUDIO GAIN OF AUDIO 1 5 Gain value 7 OUTPUT 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO 1 5 0 Increase gain 8 GAIN 1 Decrease gain 25 REQUEST GAIN 185 0 Video gain 3 9 1 Audio gain 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 3 IS LOCKED 57 SET AUTO SAVE 1 Autosave Don t care 5 2 No save 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 or 2 Machine name 0 request first 4 digits 6 3 or 4 Program version 1 request first suffix 10 request first prefix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 Number of inputs 1 For video 3 2 Number of outputs 2 For audio for CV group 2 for SV g
7. Connect Disconnect sme Cancel Figure 20 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column AT89CSIRD2 31 Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File VP23N hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 x 1S w o Hl la Ea 9 Figure 21 Atmel Flip Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green 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 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 mE eje el 9 e Fc IN m mo rc Fr LJ v Memory Verify Pass Figure 22 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 10 Close the Atmel Flip window 11 Disconnect the power on the VP 23N 12 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VP 23N unit from the Null modem adapter 13 Release the FLASH PROG button on rear panel 14 Connect the power to the VP 23N 33 Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 10 include
8. 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 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 Local Area Connection Properties 21x General Connect using IBM Netfinity 10 100 Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection BI Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 2 x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask Default gateway ul Obtain DNS server a auto Use the following DNS server addresses
9. SELECTOR VGA UXGA Button Press to route the selected audio signal from the VGA UXGA section to the master audio outputs MIC Button Press to route the microphone input to the master audio outputs 7 MIC Button Increase the microphone audio signal level 8 AUDIO LEVEL Button Decrease the audio signal level 9 Button Increase the master audio signal level MASTER DT 10 Button Decrease the master audio signal level 11 TALK OVER Button Push the button to activate talk over 12 LOCK Button Press to lock the front panel buttons 1 MASTER OUT and SPKR OUT 2 With the TALK OVER button pressed in speaking into the microphone amplifies the voice of the speaker overriding and fading out all other audio channels However pressing the MIC button in the Master Audio Selector renders the Talk Over function inactive Your Presentation Switcher C 2 8 090 8 9 10 qt tN MIC IN poo Y COUT UXGAOUT MASTEROUT SPKR OUT L G R L G R CVINT UXGAIN 1 UXGA Flash 5 485 GBA DGA 9 9 ppp 23 Figure 2 VP 23N Presentation Switcher Rear View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Table 3 Rear Panel VP 23N Presentation Switcher Features Feature Function 1 MIC IN Connector Co
10. CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 49 5MHZ AUDIO Group lt 76dB Master lt 69dB 1kHz CONTROLS Channel selector for video and audio for YC CV and XGA master audio output selector audio level talkover lock COUPLING VIDEO YC CV and XGA DC AUDIO AC input and output AUDIO THD NOISE 1kHZ Group 0 08 Speakers 2 max pwr Master 0 25 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC Group 0 065 Speakers 1 6 max pwr Master 0 155 POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 35VA DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 2U H rack mountable WEIGHT 3 8 kg 8 4 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord infra red remote control transmitter PC control software Windows based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Table 10 Hex Table Table 11 lists the Hex values which the protocol in section 11 describes in more detail for the VP 23N Presentation Switcher Table 11 VP 23N Hex Table Inputs Composite Video s Video OUT and VGA OUT and OUT and Audio Audio OUT s Video Audio OUT Groupi cm OUT CV n n1 01818181 H 8 n2 01 82 81 81 ES In3 01 83 81 81 z n4 018481 81 n 1 01 81 82 81 8 in2 01828281 01 83 82 81 n4 01 84 82 81 n1 01 81 83 81 5
11. No device selected Device 89 5115 AT89C5115 AT89C5131 89 5132 9 51 02 AT89C511C2 89 51102 AT89C51RB2 AT89CSIRC2 AT89C515ND1 8 5122 89 51 2 89 51 01 89 51 02 89 511 2 T89C51RB2 T89C51RC2 T89C51RD2 T8XC5121 Serial Num Device Select Figure 18 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 129 Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX 29 s j 35 E Save HEX As E ou 5 ip Read Configuration File F4 Buffer Information Save Configuration s Size 63 Kbytes Blank Exit Range 0000 FBFF Checksum FBO400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading BEEBE x HEX File x xX z Serial Number El OFF Figure 19 Loading the Hex 6 The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP 23N for example 23NM_VIp2 hex and click Open 7 Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate BLCCNENEENENENN 1 15 Pot C Baud 9600 Manual Syne
12. RJ 45 PINOUT Dipswitch Settings Machine Dipswitch Settings Technical Specifications of the VP 23N Presentation Switcher VP 23N Hex Table VP 23N Master Audio Selector Hex Table Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Groups Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step Protocol Definitions Instruction Codes 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 21 22 25 27 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 33 10 15 18 20 22 22 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 38 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 23N Presentation Switcher which is ideal for presentation and conference room systems production studios rental and staging The package includes the following items e VP 23N Presentation Switcher e Windows based Kramer control software e Windows based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector e Null modem adapter and
13. audio level control Features a microphone talk over mode the microphone input signal lowers the line audio output level when the connected microphone detects sound Has a 5 output with a transmission range of more than 300 feet over 100 meters that transmits XGA signals to a remote acceptor via a receiver Includes an internal 5 Watt per channel 24kHz 3dB power amplifier for connecting the speakers directly to the machine Has a panel LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel Recalls the previous setup via the non volatile memory after power up Supports changing the audio output levels via RS 232 commands Control the VP 23N using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer Infra Red remote control transmitter The ETHERNET Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 23N away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher 3 4 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this
14. claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the r
15. machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com 11 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher This section describes how to Connect the rear panel see section 6 1 Wire the 5 connector see section 6 2 Connect a PC or other controller via the RS 232 port see section 6 3 Connect a controller via the RS 485 port see section 6 4 Control the VP 23N via the ETHERNET see section 6 5 Cascade several machines see section 6 6 Set the dipswitches see section 6 7 6 1 Connecting the VP 23N Rear Panel In Figure 4 the audio connections are not shown except for the microphone and speakers connections In this example all the outputs are connected to the same projector Use t
16. power cord e Kramer RC IRI Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 4 e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Previously known as the IR 1 IR 1 01 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 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside UXGA 5 our CVM 1 CIN 3 YICIN 1 YICIN 3 50900 IE CV OUT YIC OUT uxea our 7 ae c
17. straight through cable see section 6 5 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 6 5 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 23N to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 6 and Figure 8 define Figure 8 RJ 45 PINOUT Table 6 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B Side 1 Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White green 2 Orange 2 Green 3 White green 3 White orange 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Orange 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown See Pair 1 4and5 Pair 1 4and5 Pair2 1and2 Pair2 3and6 Pair3 3and6 Pair 3 1 and2 Pair4 7and8 Pair4 7 8 12 45 78 36 This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 23N during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 1 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port and also install the COM Port Redirector For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration Lantronix guide pdf file in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com
18. sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing CAUTION that When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount the machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the
19. user manual Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802 3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Dynamic Host Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Configuration automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different Protocol DHCP network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to reference the specific unit Local Area Network LAN Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Media Access Control MAC A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Protocol TCP IP Address Transmission The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message Control into a
20. 2 01 82 83 81 gt n3 01 83 83 81 n4 01 84 83 81 Table 12 VP 23N Master Audio Selector Hex Table Master Audio Selector Group Audio OUT Audio Master OUT Composite Video Audio OUT 02 81 81 81 s Video Audio OUT 02 82 81 81 VGA Audio OUT 02 83 81 81 Microphone 02 84 81 81 Disconnect All 02 80 81 81 10 1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables The following tables describe the audio gain controls Table 13 Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Groups Audio Gain Control for Groups Composite Video s Video VGA Notes 16 81 8081 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 Mute 1681 EC 81 16 82 EC 81 16 83 EC 81 OdB 1 1 16 81 FF 81 16 82 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 9dB Table 14 Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone Audio Gain Control for Microphone 16 84 80 81 Mute 16 84 CD 81 16 84 FF 81 Maximum Hex Table Table 15 Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Audio Gain Control for Master Out 16 85 80 81 Mute 16 85 F9 81 0dB 16 85 FF 81 3dB Table 16 Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step Composite s Video VGA Microphone Master Out Video Increase 18 81 80 81 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 8081 18 85 80 81 Decrease 1881 81 81 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 18 85 81 81 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol 11 Communication Protocol This protocol which enables RS 232 c
21. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VP 23N Presentation Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Shielded Twisted Pair STP Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP 3 2 About the VP 23N 3 3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 3 4 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 Your Presentation Switcher 5 Installing the VP 23N on a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 1 Connecting the VP 23N Rear Panel 6 2 Wiring the CATS LINE OUT RJ 45 Connector 6 3 Connecting a PC 6 4 Connecting via RS 485 6 5 Controlling via ETHERNET 6 5 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 6 5 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 6 5 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 6 6 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 6 7 Dipswitch Settings 6 7 1 Setting the Machine Dipswitches 7 Operating Your Switcher 7 1 The Front Panel Buttons 7 2 The Independent Switchers Mode 7 3 The Master Audio Mode 8 Flash Memory Upgrade 8 1 Downloading from the Internet 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 8 3 Upgrading Firmware 9 Technical Specifications 10 Hex Table 10 1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables 11 Communication Protocol gt E j um RWW Q9 2 VNNNNNR PRE KE E 0m
22. Presentation Switcher 6 2 Wiring the CAT5 LINE OUT RJ 45 Connector Table 5 and Figure 5 define the CATS PINOUT using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors Table 5 CATS PINOUT Figure 5 CATS PINOUT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 Green White 1 Orange White 2 Green 2 Orange 3 Orange White 3 Green White 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Orange 6 Green 7 Brown White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown E eS Pair 1 4and5 Pair 1 4and5 Pair2 3and6 Pair 2 1and2 Pair3 1and2 Pair3 3and6 Pair4 7and8 Pair 4 7 and 8 12 45 78 36 15 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 3 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 23N 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 23N to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 23N as Figure 6 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used con
23. e picks up speech MIC AUDIO LEVEL up and down buttons to adjust the level at the master audio out connectors and the talk over function threshold MASTER AUDIO LEVEL up and down buttons to adjust the audio output level at the master audio out connectors without influencing any other audio output Panel LOCK button to lock the front panel buttons By default the stereo audio signals switch together with the video that is the unit is set in an audio follow video AFV mode You can change to breakaway mode via RS 232 1 Two channels are active in the Talk Over mode a source selected via the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR buttons and the microphone channel 2 Adjust the microphone level via the MIC AUDIO LEVEL and buttons 3 MASTER OUT and SPKR OUT 4 Useful in the TALK OVER mode when the microphone level needs to be adjusted separately 5 Achieving optimum results for a particular environment when using a microphone may require experimentation in adjusting the AUDIO and MIC LEVELS 6 This is the pre installed factory default The default can be modified via the Windows based Kramer control software 7 In which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels 8 In which video and audio channels switch independently 23 Operating Your Switcher Pressing an illuminated AUDIO SELECTOR button for more than 2 seconds disconnects that master audio output and the button no longer
24. elease for Normal the factory default 20 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if required 21 Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit DIPs 1 2 and 3 are for setting the machine and DIP 4 is for RS 485 termination see section 6 7 22 UXGA CAT5 OUT Connect to a remote computer graphics acceptor via a Twisted Pair Connector receiver for example the TP 1 20 23 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Both the MASTER OUT and the SPKR OUT terminal block connecters receive the same signal the MASTER OUT outputs it as it is while the SPKR OUT is amplified 2 From 1 to 4 3 The FLASH PROG reset button is located on the underside of the unit see Figure 3 4 See section 6 1 Your Presentation Switcher Figure 3 and Table 4 define the RESET button located on the machine s underside Figure 3 VP 23N Presentation Switcher Underside View Table 4 VP 23N Underside Panel Feature Feature Function RESET Button 8 3 Press to reset the unit prior to firmware upgrade see section 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP 23N on a Rack 5 Installing the VP 23N 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 Befo re installing on a rack be
25. epair 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 or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION DO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equ
26. he VP 23N does not have this feature 3 2 About the VP 23N The VP 23N is a high quality one box presentation switcher which includes three independent 4x1 audio video switchers and a master audio switcher It combines the functions of a 4x1 switcher for composite video and audio a 4x1 switcher for s Video and audio and a 4x1 switcher for computer graphics VGA UXGA signals with audio as well as the master audio switcher that routes one of the pre selected audio inputs from these three switchers to two separate outputs 1 The Power Connect feature lets you power a transmitter receiver system by connecting just one power adapter to either the transmitter or the receiver The other unit is fed over the same CATS cable The Power Connect feature applies as long as the CATS cable is heavy gauge cable that is it can carry power The distance does not exceed 50 meters on standard cable For a distance of 100 meters separate power supplies must be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously unless using heavy gauge CATS cable 3 Overview 3 3 In addition the VP 23N Has a VGA UXGA video bandwidth of 350MHz to ensure transparent performance even in the most critical applications and is HDTV compatible Has a composite SDI video bandwidth of 650MHz an s Video bandwidth of 385MHz and a CAT5 bandwidth of 158MHz Includes 16 selector buttons digital microphone input level control and digital master
27. he projector controller to switch between the VP 23N video outputs To connect the VP 23N as illustrated in Figure 4 do the following 1 Connect the following video sources composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV IN 1 BNC connector One s Video source for example an s Video player to the Y C IN 1 4p connector One VGA UXGA source for example a computer graphics source to the UXGA IN 1 HD15F connector 1 Or projector inputs 2 You do not need to connect all the inputs 3 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 23N After connecting your VP 23N switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Switching on the VP 23N recalls the previous setup from the non volatile memory 4 Although in this example only one source is connected you can connect all of the four inputs that is 12 in total 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 2 Connect the acceptors to a projector as follows composite video CV OUT BNC connector to the composite video input of the projector The s Video Y C OUT 4p connector to the s Video input of the projector The VGA UXGA UXGA OUT HDISF connector to the VGA UXGA input of the projector 3 Connect the appropriate balanced audio sources and acceptors not shown in Figure 4 4 Connectthe MASTER OUT terminal block connector
28. if required not shown in Figure 4 see section 7 3 5 Connectthe SPKR OUT block connector to a pair of loudspeakers by connecting the left loudspeaker to the L and terminal block connectors and the right loudspeaker to the and the R terminal block connectors Do not Ground the loudspeakers 6 Connect the UXGA CATS OUT twisted pair connector see section 6 2 to a line receiver for example the TP 120 XGA Line Receiver which is connected to a remote display 7 Connect a dynamic or a condenser microphone if required to the MIC IN XLR connector 8 an option you can connect a PC and or controller to The RS 232 port see section 6 3 The RS 485 port see section 6 4 The ETHERNET see section 6 5 9 Connect the unit to additional machines if required via the RS 485 port see section 6 6 10 Connect the power cord 1 In this example a projector is used but you can also connect separate outputs such as displays video recorders and so on 2 The receiver receives the CATS signal decodes it and outputs it to a VGA acceptor 3 Use the Con Dyn switch refer to the rear panel item 2 in Figure 2 to select a dynamic microphone or a condenser 13 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 908 BOS s Computer Graphics Source Figure 4 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 23N
29. illuminates The video will continue to display but without sound The Master Audio automatically follows the last input selected for example VGA UXGA regardless of the switcher group VGA s Video or composite video and the respective button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section illuminates indicating that the selected input for example VGA UXGA is routed to the master outputs 1 Replacing the previous illuminated button 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your Switcher 7 2 The Independent Switchers Mode In the independent switchers mode the three switchers of the VP 23N operate independently from each other as illustrated in Figure 13 You can route one of the 4 CV inputs one of the 4 Y C inputs and one of the 4 VGA UXGA inputs to the corresponding CV Y C and UXGA outputs respectively To switch an input to an output e Press one button from the set of 4 buttons in the VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR section and or e One button from the set of 4 buttons in the s VIDEO Y C AUDIO SELECTOR section and or e One button from the set of 4 buttons in the VGA UXGA Audio SELECTOR section Each pressed button illuminates indicating selection and outputting of that video and audio source sioro Seu B i B NL
30. ipment DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 Caution 9001 O 32 QS ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000110 REV 1A
31. it to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 6 3 describes 3 Connectthe RS 485 terminal block port on the first VP 23N unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 23N unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Setthe dipswitches as section 6 7 1 describes In particular Set the first VP 23N unit as Machine 1 the second unit to Machine 2 and so on up to Machine 8 for the eighth unit Set Dip 4 ON on the first and last VP 23N units terminating the RS 485 line at 120 2 On the other units set DIP 4 OFF 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher g RS 485 TERM SS E Machine 1 Master AUDIO yeni VON EREE ENDEN Bonn VIDEO J 2 RS 485 T Machine 2 RS 232 es b VES CNA UxGAINZ UXGA INA RS 485 TERM Machine 8 NOUT YICOUT UXGAOUT WASTER OUT p pecao 2022 2202000026 Figure 11 Control Configuration via RS 232 RS 485 21 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 7 Dipswitch Settings Figure 12 and Table 8 define the factory default dipswitch settings Figure 12 Default Dipswitch Settings Table 8 Dipswitch Settings
32. mber following the decimal point For example for version 3 5 the reply will be 0111 110 1000 0011 i e 12843 1000 0101 i e 128 5 1000 000 NOTE7 GAIN VALUE Number from 0 to 127 NOTE 8 Answer Current Audio Gain 0 127 39 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty T Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product
33. nect the shield to PIN 5 Male DB9 Figure 6 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 4 Connecting via RS 485 You can control a VP 23N unit via an RS 485 controller or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer 3000 To connect an RC 3000 to a VP 23N unit see Figure 7 connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VP 23N unit as follows e Connect the 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 23N unit e Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 23N unit e If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 e Set the VP 23N unit to a Machine other than 1 according to Table 9 and set DIP 4 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 120Q RS 485 PINOUT lt T jo Figure 7 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 1 Previously known as the VS 3000 17 Connecting the VP 23N Presentation Switcher 6 5 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VP 23N via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 6 5 1 for direct connection to the PC or a
34. nnect to the microphone 2 COND DYN Selector Switch Push in to select a condenser push out to select a dynamic microphone 3 CV OUT Connect to the composite video balanced audio acceptor Terminal Block Connector 4 Y C OUT Connect to the s Video balanced audio acceptor Terminal Block Connector 5 UXGA OUT Connect to the VGA UXGA balanced audio acceptor Terminal Block Connector 6 Q MASTER OUT Connect the master balanced audio channel acceptor lt Terminal Block Connector 7 CV IN Connect to the composite video balanced audio sources Terminal Block Connectors 8 SPKR OUT Connect to a pair of loudspeakers Terminal Block Connector 9 Y C IN Connect to the s Video balanced audio sources Terminal Block Connectors 10 UXGA IN Connect to the VGA UXGA balanced audio sources Terminal Block Connectors 11 CV IN BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video sources 12 CV OUT BNC Connector Connect to the composite video acceptor 13 e Y C IN 4p Connectors Connect to the s Video sources 14 g Y C OUT 4p Connector Connect to the s Video acceptor 15 UXGA IN HD15 Connectors Connect to the VGA UXGA video sources 16 UXGA OUT HD15 Connector Connect to the VGA UXGA video acceptor 17 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 18 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 19 FLASH PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 8 or r
35. odem 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 3 2 On the rear panel push in the FLASH PROG button to program using a screwdriver Connect the power on the VP 23N unit and switch it ON 4 On the underside panel push in the RESET FOR PROGRAM button see Figure 3 using a screwdriver 1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only These file names are liable to change from time to time 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 15 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 oS ozara 214 2 Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears 29 Flash Memory Upgrade Device Selection Device 89 5115 OK Cancel Figure 17 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 Atmel Flip 1 8 8
36. ommunication between the VP 23N and the PC uses 4 bytes of information and data is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 17 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte INPUT 1 0 0 0 0 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 0 0 0 0 0 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 0 0 0 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION BIT This bit is always low when sending from the PC to the switchers and high for information sent to the PC N5 N0 INSTRUCTION These 6 bits define the function that is to be performed by the switcher s Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bits 3 6 Defined as 0 12 10 INPUT For disconnect set as 0 For other operations these bits are defined according to Table 18 3rd BYTE Bit 7 defined as 1 Bits 2 6 defined as 0 OI O0 OUTPUT For operations these bits are defined according to Table 18 4th BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bits 3 6 Defined as 0 M3 M0 MACHINE NUMBER MACHINE NUMBER DIPSWITCH CODE 1
37. onection YCN2 remote acceptor receiver A FGIR L GFR vici t P VIDIN2 VXCA N UXGAIN S UXGAINS UXGAINS 688 58 198 58 15895 Banan asean ennan cosa rex 7 ct Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 Connect an RS 232 optional Control Fort and or the ETHERNET Fort Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see section 7 oe bas ee ia Master Audio Mode Select the master audio button to switch a selected input audio Separate 4x1 A V Switchers Mute the Audio signal one of the 3 selected Press a button to select an input from 1 to 4 Buttons inputs in the switcher groups on each switcher CV s Video and or Press the illuminated or the MIC input to the master VGA UXGA to route to the appropriate output button for more than 2 outputs MASTER OUT and or Selected input buttons illuminate seconds SPKR OUT Adjust MIC Volume 7 Adjust MASTER To Talk Over the master audio Press increase Volume Tak Over Output with the microphone or decrease Press increase Press the Talk Over button buttons to adjust T or decrease Press the MIC AUDIO LEVEL MIC signal Level buttons to adju
38. ply to the instruction 5 what is the status of the VGA group 0000 0101 1000 0000 1000 0011 1000 0001 Would be 0100 0101 1000 0000 1000 0100 1000 0001 NOTE 4 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid code was sent to the switcher for example when trying to switch an input or a group which is greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher will not be valid NOTE 5 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save the auto save may be disabled using this code Note that each time that the machine is turned ON the auto save function is automatically set NOTE 6 This is a request to identify the switchers in a system If the INPUT is set as 1 or 2 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and the OUTPUT For example the reply to the request to send the machine s name for machine 001 will be 0111 110 1000 0000 i e 128 0 1001 011 i e 128 23 1000 000 If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the nu
39. ppropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a communications Protocol Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet 4 Your Presentation Switcher Figure 1 Figure 2 Table 2 and Table 3 describe the front and rear panels of the VP 23N respectively Your Presentation Switcher Vigo CV Aubio SELECTOR Y C AUDIO SELECTOR VGAJUXGA AuDIo SELECTOR MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR amp Vino VGAUXGA ogogo OOOO OOOO EJETETET 8 AUDIC LEVEL MASTER TALK OveR Presentation Switcher Figure 1 VP 23N Presentation Switcher Front View 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Table 2 Front Panel VP 23N Presentation Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Infra Red Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 3 VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the composite video audio source from 1 to 4 Buttons 4 s VIDEO Y C AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the s Video audio source from 1 to 4 Buttons 5 VGA UXGA AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the VGA UXGA video audio source from 1 to 4 Buttons 6 CV Button Press to route the selected audio signal from the composite video section to the master audio outputs s VIDEO Button Press to route the selected audio signal from the s Video AUD section to the master audio
40. roup 3 for VGA group 4 for microphone 5 for master audio out NOTES on to Table 18 NOTE1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE2 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 10000010 Input 2 1000 1001 in composite video group 10000001 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 1000 0011 1000 0001 to the PC When the PC sends instruction 1 or 2 to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending the same four bytes to the PC that were sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol NOTE 3 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and input codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned to the value of the requested parameter The re
41. s the technical specifications Table 10 Technical Specifications of the VP 23N Presentation Switcher INPUTS 4 VGA XGA on HD15F connectors 4 s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75 Q on 4 pin connectors 4 composite video 1Vpp 75 O on BNC connectors Each input is accompanied by the appropriate balanced stereo audio channels 4dBm 50 kO on detachable terminal block connectors Mic 3mV 10 condenser dynamic on an XLR connector OUTPUTS 1x VGA XGA on an HD15F connector 1 s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75 on 4 pin connector 1 composite video 1 Vpp 75 O on a BNC connector 1 UTP CAT5 connector Line OUT Each output is accompanied by the appropriate balanced stereo audio channel 4dBm 150 on detachable terminal blocks 1 master stereo audio 4dBm 150 on a detachable 4 pin terminal block 1 stereo speaker output 2x5W continuous into 40 MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO YC 1 8Vpp CV 1 8Vpp AUDIO Group 20dBm XGA 1 7Vpp CATS 1 3Vpp Master 15dBm BANDWIDTH 3dB VIDEO YC 385MHz CV 650MHz AUDIO Group 46kHz XGA 350MHz CAT5 158MHz Speakers 40kHz Master 33kHz DIFF GAIN 0 03 CV 0 03 CAT5 6 4 XGA 0 15 DIFF PHASE YC 0 03 Deg CV 0 03 Deg CAT5 0 2 Deg XGA 0 09 Deg K FACTOR 0 196 S N RATIO VIDEO YC 81dB CV 75dB AUDIO Group 74dB CAT5 59dB XGA 75dB unweighted Speakers 5 max pwr weighted Master out 72dB
42. st buttons to increase or decrease audio signal Level microphone volume Step 6 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control RS 485 5 252 and ETHERNET 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview This section describes e Using shielded twisted pair STP unshielded twisted pair UTP see section 3 1 e Asummary of the VP 23N see section 3 2 e Recommendations for achieving the best performance see section 3 3 e The terminology used in this user manual see section 3 4 3 1 Shielded Twisted Pair STP Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP The decision whether to use shielded twisted pair STP cable or unshielded twisted pair UTP cable depends on the nature of the application It is recommended that in applications with high interference shielded twisted pair STP cable will give better results However the shield itself does create a capacitance that degrades the frequency response of the machines For shorter distances of 50m or so shielded twisted pair STP cable is preferred because it provides protection from interference degradation is non apparent For a long range application unshielded twisted pair UTP cable is preferred However the unshielded twisted pair UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables motors etc which are prone to create electrical interference Some Kramer twisted pair products include the Power Connect feature T
43. the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section illuminates and the speakers output the MIC IN audio signal while retaining the UXGA display You can return to the UXGA audio output by pressing the VGA UXGA button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section once again 1 The UXGA output is simultaneously routed to the UXGA CAT 5 OUT connector 2 The MASTER audio signal is routed simultaneously to the SPKR OUT and the MASTER OUT channels The only difference between them is that the SPKR OUT channel has an internal power amplifier which lets you connect the speakers directly to the unit 3 As well as to the AUDIO UXGA OUT terminal block connector which is not connected in this example 4 Another way to use the microphone is to press the TALK OVER button the main audio level is lowered when the microphone picks up speech 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your Switcher Vingo CV Aubio SELECTOR s Vibeo Y C Aubio SELECTOR VGAJUXGA AUpIo SELECTOR MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR 1 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 3 4 cv svoo VGAUXGA 1 IL CV Aubio SELECTOR Y C Aubio SELECTOR VGAIUXGA Aupio SELECTOR MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 Svoo VGAUXGA Mo L CT
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