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1. Mach DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 Mach DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 9 ON OFF OFF JON 2 OFF JON OFF OFF 10 OFF JON JOFF JON 3 ON JON jJjorF JorF 11 ON JON OFF JON 4 OFF OFF JoN JOFF 12 oFF JOFF JON JON 5 ON OFF JoN JOFF 13 ON JOFF JON JON 6 OFF JON ON JOFF 14 OFF JON JON JON 7 ON JON JON JOFF 15 ON JON JON JON 8 OFF OFF OFF JON 1 When using a single unit set the unit to MACHINE 1 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV Control the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 7 Control the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher You can use a PC to control the VS 169TP unit via e AnRS 232 interface see Section 7 1 e An RS 485 interface see Section 7 2 e The Ethernet port see Section 7 3 When connecting several units always use only one type of interface the RS 232 or the RS 485 Do not mix them 7 1 Controlling via the RS 232 Interface To control the VS 169TP via the RS 232 interface 1 Connect the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port of the VS 169TP unit to a PC see Section 6 1 2 Set the machine to any number from 1 to 15 see Table 5 RS 485 FS B a TI CONTROL O o a o ETH FaTORY FLASH MAIN RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT SETUP FLASH ETHERNET RESET Figure 6 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 232 Interface If several Kramer units are connected to one PC use the daisy chain connecti2. 20 Control the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 9 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 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 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server TE Altemate DNS server Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 7 3 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port ofthe VS 169TP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 3 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 8 1 Understanding the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher The VS 169TP is a 16x9 matrix switcher for CAT 5 6 twisted pair transmitters and receivers capable of sending over UTP FTP twisted pair ca
3. You upgrade both the VS 169TP e Switcher Firmware see Section 10 1 e Ethernet Firmware see Section 10 2 10 1 Switcher Firmware Upgrade The VS 169TP uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 10 2 Ethernet Firmware Upgrade The VS 169TP firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port e Upgrading the firmware 10 2 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 SetKFRETHI 1 xx zip from the technical support section 2 Extract the file SetKFRETH1 l xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup and the 5 9 firmware file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade 3 Install the KFR Programmer Application 10 2 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the VS 169TP do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port according to Section 6 1 2 Push the rear panel ETHERNET FLASH button to Program using a small screwdriver 3 Conn
4. and the TAKE button blinks 3 Press the TAKE button to confirm the action The selected input switches to all the outputs and the TAKE button illuminates The MATRIX STATUS display shows the identical digits representing the selected input number for all outputs 9 3 2 Clearing an Output To clear an output in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX STATUS display shows the two blinking digits representing the present input number for that specific output 2 Press the OFF button The input is cleared and the MATRIX STATUS display does not show any input number in its place 9 3 3 Clearing all the Outputs To clear all outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX STATUS display shows the three sets of digits blinking simultaneously In the breakaway mode only the line of the selected signal blinks 2 Press the OFF button The MATRIX STATUS display shows RESET ALL OUTPUTS CONFIRM and the TAKE button blinks 1 Each representing the present input number for that respective output 25 Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 3 Press the TAKE button to confirm the action All the outputs are cleared 9 4 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode In the At Once mode TAKE button does not illuminate e Pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately e You save time as execution is immedi
5. If required set the DIP switches see Section 6 2 Connect the power cord 1 By default both switches are set down for negative V SYNC and H SYNC polarity 2 You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 13 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Computer Graphics Source Audio RS 232 Control AV System with Built in Speakers and RS 232 Interface Figure 4 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6 1 6 1 1 Connecting the RS 232 Ports The VS 169TP includes the following RS 232 ports e Two local RS 232 IN ports and one local RS 232 OUT port see Section 6 1 1 to transmit RS 232 signals along with the video and audio signals from the source to the destination units e RS 232 IN and RS 232 OUT control ports see Section 6 1 2 to control the matrix itself same functions as the RS 485 and IP interfaces Connect the Local RS 232 Ports To connect a PC or controller to the local ports connect the 9 pin D sub ports of the PC or controller to the LOCAL IN RS 232 IN 1 and or RS 232 IN 2 ports and to the LOCAL RS 232 OUT port of the VS 169TP unit via RS 232 cables as required 6 1 2 Con
6. RS 232 controllers on a 9 pin D sub connector CONTROL INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 RS 232 Input on a 9 pin D sub connector 1 RS 232 Output on a 9 pin D sub connector 1 RS 485 Input Output on a 3 pin detachable terminal block 1 Ethernet Input Output on an RJ 45 connector RESOLUTION VIDEO Up to WUXGA HD compatible SAMPLE RATE AUDIO 24bit 48kHz BAUD RATE RS 232 Up to 19200 CONTROL LOCAL VIDEO OUT EQ 0 to 33dB 50MHz Level 7 5dB to 4 4dB H amp V polarity S N RATIO AUDIO gt 80dB THD N AUDIO lt 0 03 OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 36VA 500mA maximum DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 2U W D H WEIGHT 3 8kg 8 4lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears Windows based control software remote control transmitter OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 12 Hex Table Table 7 lists the Hex values which the protocol in Section 13 describes in more detail for the VS 169TP 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 33 Hex Table Table 7 VS 169TP Hex Table OUT1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 LOCAL IN1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 8
7. in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 5 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 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 available from our Web site 11 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 5 1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN LINE OUT RJ 45 Connectors Table 3 and Figure 3 define the UTP FTP CAT 5 PINOUT using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors Table 3 CAT 5 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A
8. is reserved for internal use NOTE 11 For machines where the video and or audio parameter is programmable NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the machine is turned on the auto save function is set NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte 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 number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec Sdec for 3rd byte 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 7D D9 C3
9. pair technology embeds the RS 232 command in the audio stream so that it is transmitted on the same pair as the audio signal In this way the audio signal and the RS 232 command always pass the switcher together even in the breakaway mode The RS 232 reply can be switched separately see Section 9 7 2 1 For example TP 125EDID and TP 126 or TP 121 and TP 122 21 Understanding the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher In the example illustrated in Figure 10 when the transmitter video audio and RS 232 signals connected to IN 10 is switched to OUT 5 all three signals are passed to the receiver connected to OUT 5 and the RS 232 reply command returns from the receiver OUT 5 back to the transmitter IN 10 AUDIO RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx Figure 10 Switching an Input to an Output In the example illustrated in Figure 11 the transmitter video audio and RS 232 signals connected to IN 10 is switched to OUT 3 OUT 5 and OUT 8 each of which is connected to a receiver The signals are passed to all the outputs and the RS 232 signal generates a reply command on each receiver The reply signal on each receiver contains not only different information but can be sent at different times and in different formats When this information is passed back to IN 10 it might be rejected by the control unit since it includes a mix of reply signals and control of the destination units becomes impossible To avoid a mixed RS 232 repl
10. using the power switch and then turn it ON while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions 2 Model C A35M IRR 50 3 Model C A35M A35F 50 4 P N 505 70434010 S 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS 169TP in a Rack Installing the VS 169TP in a Rack This section describes how to install the VS 169TP in a rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis 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 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 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 5 The machine is earthed grounded
11. 0 2 or release the factory default for normal operation 40 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking LAN 1 By default both switches are set down for a negative V SYNC and H SYNC polarity 2 Covered by a cap The 3 5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 3 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the VS 169TP only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed 4 Using a small screwdriver if required 9 Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Feature Function 41 FACTORY RESET Pushbutton Press to reset to factory default definitions IP Address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gatewav 192 168 1 1 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR2 IR transmitter to control the VS 169TP via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 Turn the machine OFF
12. 00 240V AC worldwide power supply e Standard 19 rack mount size 2U KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 3 1 Shielded Twisted Pair STP Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP We recommend that you use shielded twisted pair STP cable There are different levels of STP cable available and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford Our non skew free cable Kramer BC STP is intended for digital signals and for analog signals where skewing is not an issue For cases where there is skewing our UTP skew free cable Kramer BC XTP may be used Bear in mind though that we advise using STP cables where possible since the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using those cables Although unshielded twisted pair UTP cable might be preferred for long range applications the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables motors and so on which are prone to create electrical interference However since the use of UTP cable might cause inconformity to electromagnetic standards Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 1 Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VS 169TP Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 2321 Follow UXGA RS 232 Tk MATRIX STATUS OOoOod MINIMI OOOO curr O A n E A A A AO OA NONA A cc sce OO OOUOO000000000000 U 1
13. 6x9 CATS Matrix Switcher VS 169TP Figure 1 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Table 1 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel Functions Feature Function 1 IR Receiver IR LED The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED Illuminates green when receiving power 3 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an IN button connects that input to all outputs 4 OFF Button Press an OUT selector button and then an OFF button to disconnect that output from the inputs Press the ALL button and then the OFF button to disconnect all the outputs 5 IN Buttons 1 to 16 Select the input including the two local built in transmitters to switch to the output 6 OUT Buttons 1 to 8 LOCAL Select the output to which the input is switched including the local built in receiver 7 STO Button Pressing STO followed by an IN button from 1 to 15 stores the current setting in the non volatile memorv 8 RCL Button Pressing RCL followed bv an IN button from 1 to 15 recalls a setup from the non volatile memorv 9 FOLLOW Button Pressing FOLLOW followed bv the TAKE button enters the Follow mode in which the UXGA audio and RS 232 signals switch simultaneously 10 UXGA Button When pressed twice the button illuminates and the action
14. 8 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 2 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 3 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 4 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN5 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 6 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 7 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN8 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 9 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 89 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN10 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN11 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN12 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN 13 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN14 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E
15. 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C 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 3E 82 81 82 i e request the number of outputs would be HEX codes TE 82 90 82 i e 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked 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 07 8E AO 81 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 64dec before sending the switch command instruction 1 or pressing via front panel The switch is not execu
16. 8E 8E 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN15 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN16 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 169TP is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 51 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 Note Compatibility with Kramer s Protocol 2000 does not mean that a machine uses all of the commands below Each machine uses a sub set of Protocol 2000 according to its needs Table 8 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher NS N0 INSTRUCTION The function to be performed by the switcher s is defined by th
17. AKAWAY buttons UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx or RS 232 Rx The selected button blinks Press it a second time to operate in the breakaway mode 9 7 1 Follow Mode Operation In the FOLLOW operation mode all the operations relate to the video audio and RS 232 signals The matrix automatically selects the RS 232 reply sent by the lowest number output By default the VS 169TP is set to the FOLLOW mode To return to the VS 169TP to the Follow operation mode 1 Press the FOLLOW front panel button The FOLLOW button and the TAKE button blink 2 Press the TAKE button 1 Even when the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS 232 or RS 485 as well as via the Kramer RC IR2 infrared Remote Control Transmitter 2 Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel 3 After operating in the Breakaway mode 4 Since the audio and video signals may be set differently 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 9 7 2 Breakaway Mode Operation To set the VS 169TP to the Breakaway mode 1 Press one of the BREAKAWAY buttons UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx or RS 232 Rx The selected button blinks 2 Press the desired channel a second time In the Breakaway operation mode you can switch the different channels independently For example when selecting UXGA in the breakaway mode you can switch the video inputs independently from the audio and RS 232 chan
18. 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 ee d Pair1 4and5 Pair1 4and5 Pair2 3and6 Pair2 1and2 Pair3 1and2 Pair3 3and6 Pair4 7and8 Pair4 7and8 Figure 3 CAT 5 PINOUT 12 45 78 36 6 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 169TP as shown in the example in Figure 4 do the following 1 For signal sources that are located near the VS 169TP the LOCAL INPUTS A UXGA source for example the graphics output on a laptop to the UXGA IN 1 15 pin HD F connector An audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 3 5mm mini jack for example using a Kramer C GMA GMA cable VGA 15 pin HD M Audio jack to VGA 15 pin HD M Audio jack An RS 232 cable with a 9 pin D sub connector to the PC or controller at one end and a 9 pin D sub connector at the other end to the RS 232 IN 1 and or the RS 232 IN 2 1 FTP means Foiled twisted pair 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 169TP After connecting your VS 169TP switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 You can connect UXGA IN 1 and or UXGA IN 2 4 You can connect AUDIO IN 1 and or AUDIO IN 2 5 Not supplied The full list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http ww
19. ETUP SETUP H 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or 1 invalid instruction OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 19 STORE AUDIO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 20 RECALL AUDIO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 44 SWITCH CONTROL DATA Set equal to control data Set equal to control data output 2 27 input which is to be whichis to be switched switched 0 to all the outputs 0 disconnect 45 REQUEST STATUS OF Setas SETUP H Equal to output number whose 3 4 27 CONTROL DATA OUTPUT status is reqd 58 EXECUTE LOADED DATA Set as 0 or as SETUP 1 Take 22 3 2 Cancel 59 LOAD VIDEO DATA Set equal to video input Set equal to video output 22 23 0 disconnect IU 0 to all the outputs 127 load SETUP or SETUP 60 LOAD AUDIO DATA Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output 22 23 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 127 load SETUP or SETUP 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESC
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21. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 2 2 4 Quick Start 3 3 Overview 4 3 1 Shielded Twisted Pair STP Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP 5 4 Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 5 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 10 5 Installing the VS 169TP in a Rack 11 5 1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN LINE OUT RJ 45 Connectors 12 6 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 12 6 1 Connecting the RS 232 Ports 15 6 1 1 Connect the Local RS 232 Ports 15 6 1 2 Connect the Control RS 232 Ports 15 6 2 Setting the DIP switches 15 6 2 1 Setting the Machine f 16 7 Control the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 17 7 1 Controlling via the RS 232 Interface 17 7 2 Controlling via the RS 485 Interface 18 7 3 Controlling via the ETHERNET 19 7 3 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 19 7 3 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 20 7 3 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 20 8 Understanding the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 21 8 1 Transmitting the RS 232 Signal 21 9 Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 23 9 1 Switching Inputs 1 and 2 between local and remote 23 9 2 The STATUS 7 Segment Display 24 9 3 Switching an Input to an Output 24 9 3 1 Switching one Input to all Out
22. OuT1 OuT3 Outs OuT7 Lio mr N10 N12 N14 O N16 Q Our2 QurA Our6 Our8 EQ lever RS 485 ay CONTROL O ta i l FLASH FLASH MAIN RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT TORY FER Figure 2 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Table 2 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Functions Feature Function 16 AUDIO IN 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to the local audio source for local inputs 1 and 2 17 UXGA IN 15 pin Connector Connect to the UXGA source for local inputs 1 and 2 18 z UXGA SELECT Pushbuttons Select the remote or LOCAL built in receiver for input 1 and Z input 2 for UXGA 19 3 AUDIO RS 232 SELECT Select the remote or LOCAL built in receiver for input 1 and 8 Pushbuttons input 2 for AUDIO and RS 232 20 7 RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub Connect to the RS 232 source for local inputs 1 and 2 Connectors 21 IN 1 to 16 RJ 45 Connectors Connect to the LINE OUT RJ 45 connectors of the remote transmitters via CAT 5 22 OUT 1 to 8 RJ 45 Connectors Connect to the LINE IN RJ 45 connector of the remote receivers via CAT 5 23 RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub Connect to the RS 232 local acceptor Connectors 24 EQ Trimmer Adjusts the cable compensation equalization level for the local p built in receiver 25 a LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts the out
23. RIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller 11 Request second prefix version 12 Request third prefix 7 remote control name 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 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 NOTE 2 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 the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel kevpad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction i
24. ate and actions require no user confirmation e No protection is offered to allow the correction of an erroneous action before it is implemented In the Confirm mode TAKE button illuminates e You can key in and then confirm it by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 9 4 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which the TAKE button does not illuminate to the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates These actions cannot take place when the TAKE button blinks 9 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The corresponding 7 segment display blinks and the MATRIX SELECTOR display alternates between CURRENT and UPDATED The TAKE button also blinks 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute the Timeout will abort the act
25. ately together with the RCL button and the TAKE button and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference Tip If you cannot remember which of the 15 input configurations is the one that you want set the VS 169TP to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it 1 You can store and recall audio and video configurations and audio gain data 2 By pressing the RCL button followed by the INPUT OUTPUT buttons 27 Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 9 6 9 7 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VS 169TP Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VS 169TP e Press the LOCK button until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will have no effect other than causing the LOCK button to blink To unlock the VS 169TP e Press the illuminated LOCK button until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated and the front panel unlocks Choosing the Follow or Breakaway Operation Mode The VS 169TP can operate either in the Follow mode or the Breakaway mode e Press the FOLLOW front panel button to set the VS 169TP to the FOLLOW mode where all operations relate to the UXGA AUDIO and RS 232 channels the FOLLOW and TAKE buttons blink e Press one of the BRE
26. bles UXGA analog stereo S PDIF audio and bidirectional RS 232 command reply signals Depending on the transmitter and receiver models connected to the VS 169TP it is possible to send the following signals e UXGA e UXGA with analog stereo S PDIF audio or e UXGA with analog stereo and bidirectional RS 232 commands at the same time Any of the inputs can be switched to any or all outputs IN 1 and IN 2 can be used for accepting signals either from the local built in or remote transmitters see Section 9 1 Inputs 3 to 16 accept only signals from the connected remote transmitters Outputs 1 to 8 transmit the incoming signal to the remote receivers and output 9 locally decodes all the signals and outputs these as regular UXGA analog audio and RS 232 signals Transmitting the RS 232 Signal The video and audio signals are always transmitted in one direction when using the VS 169TP from the source via the input to the acceptor via the output However the RS 232 signal behaves entirely differently e It is not a continuous signal but consists of one or a series of short messages commands which pass the matrix from the input to the output e The destination unit sends a reply for each command that is received consisting of other short messages replies which pass the VS 169TP from the output to the input back to the source of the command Consequently the VS 169TP needs bidirectional RS 232 signals Kramer twisted
27. d ON In cases where there is hardware control of the REPLY e g a DIP switch to disable replying this instruction is only valid when the hardware REPLY is set ON NOTE 27 Bit 6 in the Output byte defines direction of the switched DATA RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 For bit 6 0 the direction of the control DATA is from Input to Output for bit 6 1 the direction of the reply DATA is oposite from Output to the Input 39 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics forthis product are limited to the terms set forth below What is Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warrant
28. d and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recveling KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV Getting Started 2 4 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside From TP 125EDID rom TP 125EDID ss To TP 126 Computer Graphics Source Audio SX RS 232 Control N 1 Connect the local inputs Connect the twisted pair inputs AV System with Built in N i i Y System with Bulli Quai Connect the twisted pair outputs Interface 4 Connect the local outputs Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Operate the machine see section 9 Press FOLLOW and TAKE to UXGA Actions relate to UXGA switch the UXGA audio and AUDIO RS 232 Tx Actions relate to audio direct RS 232 RS 232 signals simultaneously RS 232 Rx Actions relate to RS 232 reply Bibo Regal mi mar ica wae I men OO LILILILI IMI DEFLLELTIDOLILELI DIELLLOLL LELI LIDDLL LLD mamamana I eoood
29. ddress is sent using the INPUT byte and the data to be stored is sent using the OUTPUT byte To use this instruction it is necessary to understand the memory map and memory structure of the particular machine NOTE 22 Instruction 59 and instruction 60 load data for sending to the cross point switcher or for storing in a SETUP i e the data is lined up to be executed later Instruction 58 executes the loaded data NOTE 23 If the INPUT byte is set as 127dec then the data stored in a SETUP is loaded The SETUP f is in the OUTPUT byte NOTE 24 Further information needed in instructions 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then send HEX codes 9 89 81 81 To set MIX mode send hex codes 2A 81 84 81 and then send HEX codes 6 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 0 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 0 87 85 81 NOTE 26 After this instruction is sent with OUTPUT defined OFF the unit will not send reply to the protocol commands In order to return to working with REPLY this instruction must be sent with OUTPUT define
30. doood eae TOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO INPUT video audio and disconnect an output IRS 232 switched to the OFF from an input Overview Overview The VS 169TP is a high performance matrix switcher for video signals up to WUXGA 1080p analog stereo S PDIF audio and bidirectional RS 232 signals over twisted pair CAT 5 cable The unit can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously More specifically the VS 169TP features e Compatibility with most Kramer twisted pair transmitters receivers e 16 inputs for remote connection to CAT 5 transmitters and eight outputs for remote connection to CAT 5 receivers e Two switchable local inputs built in transmitters and one local output a built in receiver allowing direct connection of the signals UXGA audio and RS 232 for the units located near to the switcher e Follow or breakaway switching for all signals UXGA audio RS 232 e 48kHz 24 bit analog digital conversion for broadcast quality stereo audio e Baud rate of up to 19 200 for full duplex RS 232 together with audio one source to multiple destination for straight RS 232 signal and priority system or user defined destination for reply signal e Four line LCD display for separate route indication of video audio or RS 232 e Control via front panel pushbuttons RS 232 RS 485 IP and IR remote control e 15 user programmable presets for quick change configurations e Kramer 2000 communication protocol e 1
31. e INSTRUCTION 6 bits Also if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO that was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addre
32. ecommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 169TP 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 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 8 il Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using BB Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items M BI Client for Microsoft Networks JE File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks WI E QoS Packet Scheduler M F Intenet Protocol TCP IP Instal Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 2 Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties Window 1 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration FC 11 guide pdf file in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 19
33. ect the power on your machine 1 File names are liable to change from time to time 31 Flash Memory Upgrade 10 2 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the KFR Programmer desktop icon The KFR Programmer window appears see Figure 17 MAKER 2151 COM PORT ea C COM2 Send C COM3 Stop m Figure 17 The KFR Programmer Window Select the required COM Port Press the File button to select the s 9 firmware file included in the package Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red na Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off Disconnect the power on the VS 169TP Release the ETHERNET FLASH button on the rear panel Connect the power on your machine i a U 1 To which the VS 169TP is connected on vour PC 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications The VS 169TP technical specifications are shown in Table 6 Table 6 VS 169TP Technical Specifications SIGNAL INPUTS 16 CAT 5 remote transmitters on RJ 45 connectors 2 local RGBHV UXGA on 15 pin HD connectors 2 local stereo analog audio on 3 5mm mini connectors 2 local RS 232 controllers on 9 pin D sub connectors SIGNAL OUTPUTS 8 CAT 5 remote receivers on RJ 45 connectors 1 local RGBHV UXGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 local stereo analog audio on a 3 5mm mini connector 1 local
34. ectronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN L
35. ese days routes and distributes signals both from a local source and at extended ranges via twisted pair It is designed especially for installations where a high level of control possibilities from extended distances is required Typical uses include presentation and multimedia applications as well as long range graphics distribution and control for schools hospitals security and stores The package includes the following e The VS 169TP 6x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher e Kramer RC IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual e Windows based Kramer control software e Power cord rack ears and this user manual 2 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 Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers 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 GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you u
36. g an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output 1 Press the required OUT button from 1 to 8 or the L L local on the display The input under the selected output on the IN 7 segment display blinks 2 Press an IN button to select the input to switch to the output The selected input number appears on the 7 segment display Incomplete operations on the VS 169TP timeout after 25 seconds 9 3 1 Switching one Input to all Outputs To switch one input to all the outputs in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX STATUS display shows the three sets of digits in the follow mode blinking simultaneously In the breakaway mode only the 1 Each representing the present input number for that respective output 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher line of the selected signal blinks 2 Press the appropriate IN button This input switches to all the outputs and the MATRIX STATUS display shows the selected input number To switch one input to all the outputs in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE button illuminates do the following 1 Press the ALL button The MATRIX STATUS display shows the three sets of blinking digits each representing the present input number for that respective output blinking simultaneously 2 Press the appropriate IN button The current input settings blink alternately with the selected input number digits
37. ion 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding 7 segment display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates 9 5 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 15 input configurations using the 16 IN buttons 9 5 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button blinks and the MATRIX SELECTOR displays Store setup _ 2 Press one of the 16 IN front panel buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If the input already has a stored setting the MATRIX SELECTOR displays 15 gt NOT EMPTY OVERWRITE for example for storing a setting in IN 15 If there is no setting stored in the selected input the MATRIX SELECTOR displays STORED The memory stores the data at that reference In the Confirm mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action 9 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks Recall setup _ 2 Press the appropriate IN button the button corresponding to the setup f The current and new setting inputs blink alternately If in the Confirm mode MATRIX SELECTOR display shows Current and Updated blinking altern
38. nect the Control RS 232 Ports 6 2 To connect a PC to the VS 169TP unit 1 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the CONTROL RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub rear panel port of the VS 169TP with a 9 wire cable 2 Make sure that DIP 7 is set to ON Setting the DIP switches Figure 5 and Table 4 define the VS 169TP DIP switches Bv default the VS 169TP when used as a single unit is set to Machine 1 see Table 5 When connecting more than one VS 169TP unit allocate a unique Machine to the VS 169TP The line termination DIP switch is for use only with the RS 485 port Table 4 DIP switch Settings RS 232 Termination DIPS Description 1 2 3 4 Set the MACHINE see Section 6 2 1 Machine Number 5 6 Notused 7 Set ON to avoid having to connect a null modem adapter or using a null modem connection 8 Set ON for RS 485 termination for the first and the last machine RS 485 line terminates with 1109 SETUP for others set OFF RS 485 line is open Figure 5 DIP switch Settings 1 The cable should consist of at least three straight through wires PINs 2 3 and 5 2 See Section 6 2 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6 2 1 Setting the Machine To control a unit remotely via RS 232 RS 485 IR or the Ethernet each unit has to be identified via its unique Machine Set the Machine ona VS 169TP unit according to Table 5 Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings
39. nels The same applies when selecting AUDIO RS 232 Tx letting you switch them without switching the UXGA signal When pressing the RS 232 Rx button you can manually select the output from which the RS 232 reply is sent back to the input In the example illustrated in Figure 11 on page 22 the RS 232 is selected automatically Selecting the RS 232 Rx in the Breakaway mode lets you select output 5 instead of output 3 to reply to the command transmitted from input 10 as illustrated in Figure 15 The reply command from any output can be sent back only to the input which transmitted the command Ifthere are several outputs the breakaway option lets you select the reply from a certain output as illustrated in Figure 15 29 Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher gt UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx gt UXGA gt AUDIO RS 232 Tx lt RS 232 Rx gt UXGA gt AUDIO RS 232 Tx lt RS 232 Rx Figure 15 Operating in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode Figure 16 shows the MATRIX STATUS display in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode BREAKAWAY Aupiot RS 2321 Follow UXGA RS 232 Tx Rx a4 MATRIX STATUS OUTPUT UXGA mi moi r i F FE mi AUDIO RS 232 TX RS 232 Rx Figure 16 MATRIX STATUS Display in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 10 Flash Memory Upgrade
40. on PC to RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT to RS 232 IN on the next machine and so on 1 Alternatively the ETHERNET port could be used for PC control instead of RS 232 17 Control the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 7 2 Controlling via the RS 485 Interface To control the VS 169TP unit via the RS 485 interface see Figure 7 1 Connect the 9 pin D sub COM port of the PC to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F port on the VP 43x1 2 Connect the RS 485 port on the VP 43xl to the RS 485 port on the VS 169TP 3 Set the Machine to any number from 1 to 15 see Table 5 RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT KRAMER TOOLS Interface Converter W_ FLASH MAIN RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT ETH FATORY SETUP FLASH ETHERNET RESET Figure 7 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 485 Interface 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Control the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 7 3 Controlling via the ETHERNET You can connect the VS 169TP via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see Section 7 3 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see Section 7 3 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 7 3 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 169TP to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is r
41. put signal level for the local built in receiver 26 5 LINK LED Illuminates when the local receiver receives the correct input signal 27 9 UXGA OUT 15 pin Connector Connects to the UXGA local acceptor 28 AUDIO OUT 3 5mm Mini Jack Connects to the analog audio local acceptor 29 HS Switch Slide down to set the H SYNC to negative polarity slide up to set the H SYNC to positive polarity 30 VS Switch Slide down to set the V SYNC to negative polarity slide up to set the V SYNC to positive polarity 31 POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 32 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 33 POWER IN with fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the VS 169TP 34 FLASH MAIN Push inf to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to the latest Kramer firmware see Section 10 1 or release the factory default for normal operation 35 RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller 36 RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F port of the next unit in si the daisy chain connection 37 ii RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 connect pin G to the cable 5 shield if required 38 8 SETUP DIP switches For setup of the unit see Section 6 2 39 ETH FLASH Pushbutton Push in to upgrade the ETH FLASH firmware version see Section 1
42. puts 24 9 3 2 Clearing an Output 25 9 3 3 Clearing all the Outputs 25 9 4 Confirming Settings 26 9 4 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 26 9 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action 26 9 5 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 27 Contents 9 5 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 9 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 9 6 Locking the Front Panel 9 7 Choosing the Follow or Breakaway Operation Mode 9 7 1 Follow Mode Operation 9 7 2 Breakaway Mode Operation 10 Flash Memory Upgrade 10 1 Switcher Firmware Upgrade 10 2 Ethernet Firmware Upgrade 10 2 1 Downloading from the Internet 10 2 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 10 2 3 Upgrading Firmware 11 Technical Specifications 12 Hex Table 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3 CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 4 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 5 DIP switch Settings Figure 6 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 232 Interface Figure 7 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 485 Interface Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 10 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 11 Switching an Input to Several Outputs Figure 12 MATRIX STATUS Displav in the Follow Mode Figure 13 7 segment Display During Normal Operation Figure 14 7 segment Displa
43. r the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 i e request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 i e VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 7 Setting OUTPUT to 0 will return the VIS source setting as defined in instruction 7 Setting to 1 will return the input or output of the sync source for the case where the VIS source is set as 6 or as 7 in instruction 7 Setting to 2 returns the vertical syne frequency 0 for no input syne 50 for PAL 60 for NTSC 127 for error NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected 37 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output 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 is not valid NOTE 10 This code
44. ramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer El
45. s that follow will relate to UXGA 11 AUDIO RS 232 Tx When pressed twice the button illuminates and the actions BREAKRWAY Button that follow will relate to audio direct RS 232 12 RS 232 Rx Button When pressed twice the button illuminates and the actions that follow will relate to RS 232 reply 13 MATRIX STATUS 40x4 LCD Display Displays the selected INPUT video audio and RS 232 switched to the OUTPUT 14 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode and the At Once mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in Confirm mode pressing the TAKE button will implement a pending configuration 15 LOCK Button Toggles activation inactivation of the front panel buttons When the front panel is locked you can still control via the interfaces 1 For example press ALL and then IN button 3 to connect input 3 to all the outputs 2 For example press STO and then the IN button 3 to store in Setup 3 3 After pressing once the button blinks 4 Direct RS 232 refers to the signal transmitted from the transmitter to the receiver RS 232 reply refers to the signal returned from the receiver to the transmitter 5 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher AUDIO AUDIO RS 232 IN 1 RS 232 IN 2 Int N2 RS 232 OUT Link JAUDO Out LOCAL INPUTS Ga ED LOCAL OUTPUTS 0000 FY 8 ED 0000 O UXGA IN 1 N1 IN 11 In 13 In 15
46. s valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP f 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 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 the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 5 For the OUTPUT byte set as 6 the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte Similarly for the OUTPUT byte set as 7 the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte Note also that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable but is selected using switches jumpers etc NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with OUTPUT I If the function is not defined then the machine replies with OUTPUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even fo
47. se only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com l Getting Started 2 1 2 2 2 3 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your VS 169TP away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning Do not open the unit High voltages can cause electrical shock Servicing by qualified personnel only Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collecte
48. ssed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 M0 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 35 Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 9 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 15 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output which 2 which is to be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is reqd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 1 audio breakaway 1 0 FOLLOW mode 15 1 Normal mode 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP or 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 15 SETTING set to 126 or 127 to setting request if machine has this 1 Request FOLLOW setting function 15 REQUEST WHETHER S
49. t output configurations see Section 9 5 e Lock the front panel see Section 9 6 e Choose the audio follow video or the breakaway feature see Section 9 7 9 1 Switching Inputs 1 and 2 between local and remote You can select the function of the IN 1 and IN2 front panel buttons to be either local or remote TP via the four rear panel SELECT pushbuttons items 18 and 19 in Figure 2 The UXGA SELECT buttons define the VIDEO signal and the AUDIO RS 232 SELECT buttons define the AUDIO and RS 232 signals All four buttons switch independently This setting can only be changed via these rear panel buttons and cannot be changed from the front panel or any other interface command 23 Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 9 2 The STATUS 7 Segment Display During normal operation the STATUS display shows which inputs UXGA AUDIO and or RS 232 are switched to which outputs as illustrated in Figure 13 MATRIX STATUS aS a4 az aT na HHOH OUTPUT ie les es 13165 Bs UXG 16 88 BB HEUUEEUUBE AUDIO RS 232 Tx as p4 ay BB RS 232 Rx Figure 13 7 segment Display During Normal Operation Figure 14 shows an example of the display immediately after switching on the power MATRIX STATUS KRAMER ELEFOTRONI CS Leti OUTPUT VS 1EeSTPREU i e aa STEREO ALOT FUEL DUALE RIBITEGE AUDIO RS 232 TX Sica Tuisted Pairs MATRIH RS 232 Rx Figure 14 7 segment Display Following Power ON 9 3 Switchin
50. ted unless timed out until the Execute delayed switch code is sent or the Set for delayed switch code is sent again The mode is automatically cancelled after implementation of the switch if the execute command is used For example to connect input 4 to output 3 after a delay send HEX codes 07 80 co 81 set for delayed switch 01 84 83 81 switch code then after the required delav send HEX codes 07 80 Cl 81 execute delayed switch to implement the switch NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 20 When data i e the INPUT and or OUTPUT bytes of more than 7 bits is required instruction 63 is sent before sending the instruction needing the additional bits The data in this instruction then becomes the Most Significant Bits of that next instruction For example to set the audio gain instruction 22 of output 3 to 681dec 2A9hex you would first send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and then send HEX codes 16 83 A9 81 To set the audio gain of output 6 to 10013dec 271Dhex first send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 21 To store data in the non volatile memory of the unit e g the EEPROM for saving SETUPS The EEPROM a
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52. w kramerelectronics com Alternatively you can connect an UXGA source to the UXGA IN 15 pin HD F connector and a separate audio source to the AUDIO IN 3 5mm mini jack 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 2 For signal destinations that are located near the VS 169TP the LOCAL OUTPUT The UXGA OUT 15 pin HD F connector to the UXGA monitor The AUDIO OUT 3 5mm mini jack to the self powered speaker system An RS 232 cable with a 9 pin D sub connector to the RS 232 OUT at one end and a 9 pin D sub connector at the other end to the RS 232 IN of the controlled unit Ifrequired adjust the cable compensation equalization level and or video output signal level with a screwdriver Ifnecessary set the H SYNC and V SYNC switches 3 For signal sources that are located at a distance from the VS 169TP connect the remote transmitters receivers as follows Connect up to 16 transmitters for example the Kramer TP 125EDID XGA Audio Data Line Transmitter Connect up to eight receivers for example the Kramer TP 126 UXGA Audio Data Line Transmitter 4 Connect the 12V DC power supply to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity on both the transmitters and the receivers 5 Ifrequired connect a PC or controller to the RS 232 ports see Section 7 1 or the RS 485 port see Section 7 2 or the ETHERNET port see Section 7 3
53. y Following Power ON Figure 15 Operating in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode Figure 16 MATRIX STATUS Display in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode Figure 17 The KFR Programmer Window Tables Table 1 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel Functions Table 2 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Functions Table 3 CAT 5 PINOUT Table 4 DIP switch Settings Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings Table 6 VS 169TP Technical Specifications Table 7 VS 169TP Hex Table 27 27 28 28 28 29 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 33 35 12 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 22 23 24 24 30 30 32 7 9 12 15 16 33 34 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Table 8 Protocol Definitions Table 9 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 35 36 ili Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS 169TP 6x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher This unique matrix switcher which utilizes cheap twisted pair cabling often pre installed in buildings th
54. y command the VS 169TP passes only one reply from the output back to the input In the FOLLOW mode the VS 169TP passes the RS 232 reply from the output which has the lowest numerical value in this example OUT 3 Other RS 232 replies are blocked gt UXGA gt AUDIO RS 232 Tx 4 RS 232 Rx gt UXGA gt AUDIO RS 232 Tx 4 RS 232 Rx gt UXGA gt AUDIO RS 232 Tx 4 RS 232 Rx Figure 11 Switching an Input to Several Outputs KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 12 shows the MATRIX STATUS display in the Follow Mode BREAKAWAY r Aupio RS 2321 Follow UXGA RS 232 Tx Rx MI LI MATRIX STATUS OUTPUT UXGA Lor pi il i or 1 ot m i ii ja Boe o me a AUDIO RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx 4 16 iS Figure 12 MATRIX STATUS Display in the Follow Mode In the breakaway mode you can select the output port from which the reply will be returned by pressing the RS 232 Rx front panel button in the BREAKAWAY area and then selecting the desired output see Section 9 7 9 Operating the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher This section describes how to e Toggle inputs 1 and 2 between local and remote inputs see Section 9 1 e Read the 7 segment displays see Section 9 3 1 e Use the IN and OUT buttons see Section 9 3 e Confirm settings see Section 9 4 e Store and recall inpu
55. y does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by K
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