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1. Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 3 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 8 4 AUDIO Button When illuminated actions relate to audio 5 VIDEO Button When illuminated actions relate to video Table 2 Rear Panel VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features Feature Function 6 REMOTE Terminal Block Connect to the remote contact closure switches Connectors 7 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to the balanced audio acceptor Connector 8 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connect to the balanced audio sources from 1 to 8 Connectors 9 RS 232 IN DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or RS 232 remote controller 10 RS 232 OUT DB 9M Port Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the daisy chain 11 RS 485 Detachable Terminal Pin 1 is for Ground connection and Pins 2 and 3 are for Block Port RS 485 12 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 13 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 14 ID BIT Switch Selects the ID BIT when switched ON when outputting the input signal from a notebook connected to an external VGA monitor 15 INPUT HD15F Connectors Connect to the VGA XGA sources from 1 to 8 16 OUTPUT HD15F Connector Connects to the VGA XGA acceptor
2. 1 If the AUDIO and VIDEO buttons both illuminate the unit operates in the audio follow video mode If only one button illuminates AUDIO or VIDEO the unit operates in the breakaway mode 2 Sometimes notebook computers refuse to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor if they do not detect the ID BIT as ON Set the ID BIT to ON using this button so that the notebook will output to an external VGA monitor 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your XGA Audio Switcher 4 2 VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher The VP 161xl is a 16x1 switcher for VGA XGA signals and balanced audio stereo signals that lets you route one of up to 16 inputs to one output Figure 2 Table 3 and Table 4 define the VP 161xI 76x1 XGA Audio Switcher Figure 2 VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher Your XGA Audio Switcher Table 3 Front Panel VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 3 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 16 4 AUDIO Button When
3. 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount l 7 Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack be 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 A CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 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 situations where electricity is supplied indirectl
4. VP 161xl and or VP 321xI unit by setting the 12 SETUP dipswitches item 13 on the rear panel as Figure 9 and Table 7 define Bical KeA MACHINE FIRMWARE ADDRESS UPGRADE 1 2 PROLIL DIP 1 UU D o y Figure 9 SETUP Dipswitches Factory Default for Stand Alone MACHINE 1 Table 7 Dipswitch Definitions ON DIP Function 1 4 Set the MACHINE see section 6 4 1 5 7 MACHINE ADDRESS in daisy chain connection see section 6 4 2 8 Last in daisy chain 9 11 marked 1 3 on second set Firmware Upgrade see section 8 12 marked 4 on second set RS 485 Termination see section 6 3 6 4 1 Setting the MACHINE To control a unit via RS 232 or RS 485 each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE Set the MACHINE on a VP 81xl VP 161xl and or VP 321xl unit according to Table 8 A valid MACHINE is from 1 to 15 For a single stand alone machine set as MACHINE 1 Table 8 MACHINE Dipswitch Settings MACHINE _DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON OFF 7 ON ON ON OFF 8 OFF OFF OFF _ ON 9 ON OFF OFF ON 10 OFF ON OFF ON 11 ON ON OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON ON 13 ON OFF ON ON 14 OFF ON ON ON 15 ON ON ON ON 15 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher Figure 10 illustrates how to set the dipswitches o
5. see Figure 8 1 Connect the RS 485 port on the RS 485 remote controller to the RS 485 ports on the VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x units as follows Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 remote controller to the A PINs on the RS 485 ports of the VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321x units Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 remote controller to the B PINs on the RS 485 ports of the VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321x units 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 RS 485 remote controller 2 Set the SETUP dipswitches on the VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321x units as follows Set the first VP 81xI VP 161x1 VP 321xl unit to MACHINE 1 Set the second VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321x1 unit to MACHINE 2 and set DIP 12 to ON terminating the RS 485 line a TERMINATE REMOTE CONTRSELEER H CONNECTION DIPSWITCHES SWITCHER 1 Bil WERE ii MACHINE 1 E E E TERMINATE SWITCHER 2 BH PSSE CONNECTION MACHINE 2 Figure 8 Controlling via RS 485 1 See Table 8 2 The RS 485 line must also be terminated at the remote controller Refer to the remote controller s user manual for details of how to terminate the RS 485 line on the remote controller 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 4 Dipswitch Settings Configure the VP 81xl
6. 81 N3 01 IN 11 01 IN 19 01 IN27 01 83 8B 93 9B 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N4 o1 IN 12101 IN 20 01 IN 28 01 84 8C 94 9C 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N5 01 IN 13 01 IN 21 01 IN 29 01 85 8D 95 9D 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N6 01 IN 14 01 IN 22 01 IN 30 01 86 8E 96 9E 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 IN7 01 IN 15 01 IN 23 01 IN31 01 87 8F 97 oF 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N8 01 IN 16 01 IN 24 01 IN32 01 88 90 98 AO 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 1 Go to the Technical Support section of our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 I 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 nu
7. Figure 4 3 Connect the OUTPUT connector to a VGA XGA acceptor for example a projector 4 Connect the balanced audio terminal block connector see section 6 1 to an acceptor not shown in Figure 4 Set the dipswitches see section 6 4 6 Asan option you can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 2 RS 485 port see section 6 3 7 Ifrequired connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connector see section 6 5 8 Connect the power cord 1 The same connecting principles apply to the VP 161x1 16 inputs and the VP 321x 32 inputs 2 Be sure that the power is switched OFF on each device before connecting it to your unit s After connecting all the devices to your unit s switch on the power of the unit s and then switch on the power of each device 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher Audio connections are not shown Computer Graphics Computer Graphics Source 8 Source 1 Figure 4 Connecting the VP S1xl 11 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 1 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection on the VP 81xl VP 161xl and or VP 321xl unit LG RG Figure 5 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 6 illu
8. RRR Re AUAA PHKRHRRNNNNM CONN NHWN S amp S w We N Contents Figures Figure 1 VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher 4 Figure 2 VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher 5 Figure 3 VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher 7 Figure 4 Connecting the VP 81xl 11 Figure 5 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output 12 Figure 6 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 12 Figure 7 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 13 Figure 8 Controlling via RS 485 14 Figure 9 SETUP Dipswitches Factory Default for Stand Alone MACHINE 1 15 Figure 10 Dipswitch Settings on 4 VP 81xl VP 161x and or VP 321x1 Units 16 Figure 11 Three Looped VP 81x1 Units Interconnected Video Connections Shown 20 Figure 12 Connecting a Remote Mechanical Switcher Unit to the VP 81x1 20 Figure 13 Connecting a Remote Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP 81x1 Units 21 Figure 14 Operating a 22x1 XGA Audio Switcher Three Looped VP 81x1 Units 23 Figure 15 Splash Screen 26 Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window 27 Figure 17 Open Configuration File Select Window 27 Figure 18 Atmel Flip Window RS 232 Communication 28 Figure 19 RS 232 Window 28 Figure 20 Atmel Flip Window Connected 29 Figure 21 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 30 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features 4 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features 4 Table 3 Front Panel VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features
9. VP 81xI Units In this example 22 inputs are connected using three looped VP 81xl units with control via a single RS 232 port You can route any one of the 22 inputs to the XGA Audio acceptor as Figure 11 illustrates To connect a set of three looped VP 81xl units with 22 inputs do the following 1 On the first VP 81xl unit connect the XGA HD15F OUTPUT connector to the XGA INPUT 1 HD15F connector on the second VP 81xl unit AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block connector to the Audio INPUT 1 terminal block connector on the second VP 81xl unit On the second VP 81xl unit connect the XGA HD15F OUTPUT connector to the XGA INPUT 1 HDI5F connector on the third VP 81xl unit AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block connector to the Audio INPUT 1 terminal block connector on the third VP 81xl unit On the third VP 81x unit connect the XGA HDI5F OUTPUT connector and the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block connector to the XGA Audio acceptor Connect the XGA HD15F INPUT connectors to 8 and the Audio INPUT terminal block connectors 1 to 8 on the first looped VP 81x1 unit to the XGA Audio sources to 8 Connect the XGA HD15F INPUT connectors 2 to 8 and the Audio INPUT terminal block connectors 2 to 8 on the Second looped VP 81xl unit to the XGA Audio sources 9 to 15 Third looped VP 81xl unit to the XGA Audio sources 16 to 22 Set the dipswitches as per Table 8 and Table 9 In particular set Each VP 81xl unit to MACHINE 1 The f
10. VP_81632 hex 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 MER Tej sef Figure 20 Atmel Flip Window Connected 7 Click Run After each stage in 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 29 Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 File Buffer Device Settings Help 5h x S y 2 my Operations Flow Flow W Erase M Blank Check Program M Verity I Set Special Bytes ol on Buffer Information Size 63 Kbytes Blank FF Range 0000 1409 Checksum O8FDF1 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading HEX File VP_81632 hex 5 0 Kbytes Serial Number AIMEL ileal a T89C51RD2 Manutact Id ica Device Id 1 D7 Device ld 2 Fe Device Id 3 FF Hardware Byte fs Bootloader Ver 24 Device BSB Joo Device SBY Fe Device SSB FF Level0 C Levelt C Level2 Read Set Memory Verify Pass COM1 9600 Figure 21 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 8 Close the Atmel Flip window Turn the POWER switch on the VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x OFF 10 Disco
11. daisy chain on each unit that is included in a set according to Table 9 1 For example if you want to connect 50 VGA XGA audio sources and then be able to switch any one of them at any time 2 Only the same types of units for example seven VP 161x1 units can be cascaded you cannot mix the various types a cascade cannot include say four VP 81x units and three VP 161x1 units 17 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher Table 9 MACHINE ADDRESS Dipswitch Settings INPUTS AVAILABLE ON THE MACHINE DIP5 DIP6 DIP7 DIP8 vp 81x _ VP 161xI VP 321xl ADDRESS 8 16 32 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF 15 31 63 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF ON 22 46 94 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF ON 29 61 125 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON ON 36 76 156 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF oN ON 43 91 187 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON ON 50 106 218 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON OFF 7 ON ON ON ON 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 4 3 Example Connecting a Set of Three Cascaded
12. illuminated actions relate to audio 5 VIDEO Button When illuminated actions relate to video Table 4 Rear Panel VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features Feature Function 6 REMOTE Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the remote contact closure switches 7 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to the balanced audio acceptor Connector 8 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connect to the balanced audio sources from 1 to 16 Connectors 9 RS 232 IN DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or RS 232 remote controller 10 RS 232 OUT DB 9M Port Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the daisy chain 11 RS 485 Detachable Terminal Block Port Pin 1 is for Ground connection and Pins 2 and 3 are for RS 485 12 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 13 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 14 INPUTHD15F Connectors Connect to the VGA XGA sources from 1 to 16 15 ID BIT Switch Selects the ID BIT when switched ON when outputting the input signal from a notebook connected to an external VGA monitor 16 OUTPUT HD15F Connector Connects to the VGA XGA acceptor 1 If the AUDIO and VIDEO buttons both illuminate the unit operates in the audio follow video mode If only one button illuminates AUDIO or VIDEO the unit operates in the breakaway mode 2 Sometimes notebook computers refuse to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor if they do not detect the ID BIT as ON Set
13. industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B 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 equipment B 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 33 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 2 ge ia Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000073 REV 2
14. the ID BIT to ON using this button so that the notebook will output to an external VGA monitor KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your XGA Audio Switcher 4 3 VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher The VP 321xl is a 32x1 switcher for VGA XGA signals and balanced audio stereo signals that lets you route one of up to 32 inputs to one output Figure 3 Table 5 and Table 6 define the VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher im i Sa an TET me eT ES TOE TE OE A cp Figure 3 VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher Your XGA Audio Switcher Table 5 Front Panel VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 3 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 32 4 AUDIO Button When illuminated actions relate to audio 5 VIDEO Button When illuminated actions relate to video Table 6 Rear Panel VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features
15. 6 Table 4 Rear Panel VP 161x1 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features 6 Table 5 Front Panel VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features 8 Table 6 Rear Panel VP 321x1 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features 8 Table 7 Dipswitch Definitions 15 Table 8 MACHINE Dipswitch Settings 15 Table 9 MACHINE ADDRESS Dipswitch Settings 18 Table 10 Technical Specifications of the VP 81xl VP 161x1 VP 321xl 31 Table 11 VP 81x1 VP 161x1 VP 321xl Hex Codes 32 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 XGA and balanced stereo audio switcher which is available in the following models VP 81xl1 VP 161xl and VP 321xl The VP 81xl is an 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher the VP 161xl is a 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher and the VP 321xl is a 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher The VP 81xl VP 161xl and VP 321xl are ideal for these typical applications e Display systems requiring simple input selection from 8 inputs to up to 218 inputs e Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses e Rental
16. Feature Function 6 REMOTE Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the remote contact closure switches 7 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to the balanced audio acceptor Connector 8 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connect to the balanced audio sources from 1 to 32 Connectors 9 RS 232 IN DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or RS 232 remote controller 10 RS 232 OUT DB 9M Port Connects to the RS 232 IN DB 9F port of the next unit in the daisy chain 11 RS 485 Detachable Terminal Block Port Pin 1 is for Ground connection and Pins 2 and 3 are for RS 485 12 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 13 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 14 ID BIT Switch Selects the ID BIT when switched ON when outputting the input signal from a notebook connected to an external VGA monitor 15 INPUT HD15F Connectors Connect to the VGA XGA sources from 1 to 32 16 OUTPUT HD15F Connector Connects to the VGA XGA acceptor 1 If the AUDIO and VIDEO buttons both illuminate the unit operates in the audio follow video mode If only one button illuminates AUDIO or VIDEO the unit operates in the breakaway mode 2 Sometimes notebook computers refuse to output a VGA signal to an external VGA monitor if they do not detect the ID BIT as ON Set the ID BIT to ON using this button so that the notebook will output to an external VGA monitor KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing on a Rack
17. Kramer Electronics Ltd ah KRAMER USER MANUAL Models VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your XGA Audio Switcher 4 1 VP 81x1 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher 4 2 VP 161x1 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher 4 3 VP 321x1 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher 5 Installing on a Rack 6 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 1 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 6 3 Controlling via RS 485 6 4 Dipswitch Settings 6 4 1 Setting the MACHINE 6 4 2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS 6 4 3 Example Connecting a Set of Three Cascaded VP 81x1 Units 6 5 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7 Operating Your XGA Audio Switcher 7 1 Using the Front Panel INPUT SELECTOR Buttons 7 1 1 Using the INPUT SELECTOR Buttons on a Single Unit 7 1 2 Using the INPUT SELECTOR Buttons on a Set of Units 7 1 3 Using the Audio Follow Video AFV Breakaway Modes 7 1 3 1 Operating in Breakaway Mode 7 1 3 2 Toggling between Video and Audio Control in Breakaway Mode 7 1 3 3 Operating in the Audio Follow Video 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 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication O aUn Uun U NNNN NNNNNNNN NRK
18. TECHNOLOGY Operating Your XGA Audio Switcher INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 on the second and third units are inactive You cannot connect INPUT 1 on the second and third units to an independent source because INPUT 1 on the second unit is connected to the OUTPUT on the first unit and INPUT 1 on the third unit is connected to the OUTPUT on the second unit INPUT SELECTOR buttons marked 1 to 8 on the first looped VP 81xl unit operate INPUTS 1 to 8 respectively INPUT SELECTOR buttons marked 2 to 8 on the second looped VP 81xl unit operate INPUTS 9 to 15 respectively INPUT SELECTOR buttons marked 2 to 8 on the third looped VP 81xl unit operate INPUTS 16 to 22 respectively INPUT SELECTOR Unit 1 INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT SELECTOR sooo ooo Inactive INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT UT__9 10 11 12 13 14 15 es INPUT SELECTOR es 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WOOO OOOO me Inactive INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT 16 2 Figure 14 Operating a 22x1 XGA Audio Switcher Three Looped VP 81xl Units To operate the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on a set of three VP 81xl units e Press an active INPUT SELECTOR button on the front panel of one of the looped VP 81xl units The active INPUT SELECTOR button illuminates and switches that input to the output For example as the example in Figure 14 illustrates pressing INPUT SELECTOR button 3 on VP 81x unit 2 automatically switches
19. VIDEO gt 500MHz S N RATIO VIDEO 73dB AUDIO gt 83dB CROSSTALK all VIDEO 47 dB 5MHz AUDIO 65dB 1kHz hostile CONTROLS Front panel selector switches RS 232 RS 485 IR remote control detachable terminal blocks for remote dry contact switches COUPLING VIDEO DC AUDIO DC AUDIO THD NOISE lt 0 025 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC lt 0 003 POWER SOURCE 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 115VAC U S A 12VA max DIMENSIONS VP 81xI 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable VP 161xl 19 inch W 7 inch D 2U H rack mountable VP 321xl 19 inch W 7 inch D 4U H rack mountable WEIGHT VP 81xl 2 7 kg 6 Ibs approx VP 161xl 3 4 kg 7 5 Ibs approx VP 321xl 5 5 kg 12 2 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software Infra red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 31 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 11 lists the Hex values for a single VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321xl machine For more detailed information see Protocol 2000 Table 11 VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xl Hex Codes OUT OUT OUT OUT N1 01 INQ 01 IN17 01 IN 25 01 81 89 91 99 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N2 01 IN 10 01 IN 18 01 IN 26 01 82 8A 92 9A 81 81 81 81 81 81 81
20. atibility with the Kramer VPM 2 XGA Line Driver wall plate e Control from the front panel or via RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial control device as well as via an infra red remote controller or via remote contact closure switches To achieve the best performance e 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 e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your XGA Audio Switcher This section includes a description of the e VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher see section 4 1 e VP 161xl 16x1 XGA Audio Switcher see section 4 2 e VP 321xl 32x1 XGA Audio Switcher see section 4 3 4 ome VP 81xI 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher The VP 81xl is an 8x1 switcher for VGA XGA signals and balanced audio stereo signals that lets you route one of up to 8 inputs to one output Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP 81xl Sx XGA Audio Switcher 3 Your XGA Audio Switcher Figure 1 VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VP 81xl 8x1 XGA Audio Switcher Features
21. e 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 repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss 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
22. et Special Bytes A MEL pasan Run Clear Device gt Select Comm OFF Figure 16 Atmel Flip Window Press the keyboard shortcut key F4 or select the Read Configuration File command from the File menu or press the keys Alt FR The Open Configuration File window appears Look in I Kramer Flash z al c FLIP cfg a vP_81632 cfg eee Files of type Config Files cfg CFG Cfg 7 Cancel Zi Figure 17 Open Configuration File Select Window Choose the file VP_8 632 cfg by double clicking it If COM 2 was not selected see section 8 2 an RS 232 error message appears In the Atmel Flip window the Operations Flow column is disabled and crosses appear in the third column 27 Flash Memory Upgrade E x Initializing Rs232 communication Figure 18 Atmel Flip Window RS 232 Communication 5 Click OK and 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 Figure 19 RS 232 Window 6 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 T89C51RB2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the appropriate Hex file appears 1 For example HEX File
23. hics RS 485 Term Source 8 Source 1 Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 Connect an RS 232 Control Fort and or an RS 485 port Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Operate the machine see section 7 wr OTOR aaam Switch between inputs by k Z 2 bs z id momentarily connecting the CIID OOOO ereenn PIN 1 2 8 to the G Ground PIN Use the SELECTOR buttons to switch the inputs to the output T VIDEO Switching relates to the video signal NG Set the ID BIT Y AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal switches _ umo AFV Press both AUDIO and VIDEO buttons Step 6 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control R5 485 RS 232 and or a remote mechanical switcher 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VP 81xl VP 161xl and VP 321xl route any input to the output using 15 pin HD female connectors for the VGA XGA signals and detachable terminal block connectors for the balanced stereo audio In particular the VP 81xl VP 161xl and VP 321x include e Very high video bandwidth ensuring transparent VGA XGA performance e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels or audio breakaway option in which video and audio channels switch independently e An ability to cascade up to seven units to increase the number of inputs e High standard directly coupled inputs and outputs e Comp
24. iles Kramer Flash in Notepad and change set port COM2 to set port COMI 1 For example FLIP_VP_81632 zip 2 The software is preset for use with COM port 2 3 For example VP_81632 cfg 25 Flash Memory Upgrade 2 Do the following according to the sequence below Connect the power cord and turn the POWER switch ON Set DIP 9 ON Set DIP 10 ON Set DIP 12 ON Set DIP 11 ON After a few seconds set DIP 11 OFF The front panel buttons may illuminate erratically This is normal and should be ignored 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 AIMEL hr aQ i P t 00 010 FLexible In system Programmer K j S o Flip 1 8 8 Copyright C 2002 Atmel All Rights Reserved Tel 8 3 Tk 8 3 8 3 1 Windows 95 4 10 Drawing Device Selection window Figure 15 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 ol x File Buffer Device Settings Help Pez rr 8 Operations Flow Buffer Information Nodevice selected Size 64 Kbytes Blank FF MV Erase Range 0000 FFFF Checksum Offset 0000 I Blank Check No Reset Before Loading HEX File none I Program Serial Number VM Verity T S
25. irst VP 81xl unit to MACHINE ADDRESS 1 the second VP 81xl1 unit to MACHINE ADDRESS 2 and the third VP 81xl unit to MACHINE ADDRESS 3 DIP 8 on the third and Last in Daisy chain VP 81xl unit to ON Control via RS 485 see Figure 8 or via RS 232 see Figure 10 1 Only the video connections are shown Audio should be connected in a similar manner 19 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher MACHINE 1 MACHINE ADDRESS 1 i Es MACHINE 1 MACHINE ADDRESS 2 FUT Pi meura Ter rm meure eura Tere eur Cea aa aa oe EE E ie Fa a 00000 o BA B A INPUTOA gt WN m INPUTS ss INPUTS INPUT 4 90000 20000 MACHINE 1 MACHINE ADDRESS 3 XGA AUDIO 6 Last in Daisy chain ON ACCEPTOR 7 22 Figure 11 Three Looped VP 81xl Units Interconnected Video Connections Shown 6 5 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector Connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connector for example to a single XGA Audio switcher such as the VP 81xl as Figure 12 describes A remote unit can consist of a mechanical switcher with a co
26. lluminates AUDIO or VIDEO the unit operates in the breakaway mode 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 8 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xl 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 appropriate file from the Technical Support section The same file is applicable to all models VP 81xl VP 161xl and or VP 321xl The program automatically recognizes the size of the switcher 2 Extract the downloaded file to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xI unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321xl unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 COM port on your PC see section 6 2 It is recommended that you use COM port 2 However if your computer has only one COM port open the configuration file located at C Program F
27. mber has been defaced modified or removed 35 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 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 nam
28. mmon wire for ground 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 8 G Figure 12 Connecting a Remote Mechanical Switcher Unit to the VP 81xl 1 The REMOTE terminal block connector has 8 pins plus the G pin on the VP 81x1 16 pins on the VP 161xl and 32 pins on the VP 321x1 2 The remote unit can have up to 8 buttons for the VP 81xl corresponding to the front panel INPUT SELECTOR buttons Similarly 16 buttons for the VP 161x1 and 32 buttons for the VP 321x1 3 Providing control over a distance up to hundreds of meters 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher You can also connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connectors according to Table 9 The example in Figure 13 illustrates how to connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connectors on a set of three looped VP 81xI units VP 81xI Unit 2 VP 81xI Unit 3 160 naa eeneennee 21 22 G Figure 13 Connecting a Remote Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP 81xl Units 21 Operating Your XGA Audio Switcher 7 Operating Your XGA Audio Switcher You can operate your XGA Audio Switcher whether it consists of a single VP 81x1 VP 161xl VP 321x unit or of a set of VP 81xl VP 161xI VP 321xl units via the following e The front panel INPUT SELECTOR buttons as section 7 1 describes e Remotely by RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial cont
29. n four single VP 81xl VP 161xl and or VP 321x units which are controlled by one RS 232 port RS 232 OUT DIPSWITCHES E E3 Null modem connection cross connection or use Null modem adapter RS 232 OUT 9090000 90000 0000 0000 RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT Null modem connection RS 232 IN cross connection or use Null modem adapter RS 232 OUT 00000 00000 0000 e000 RS 232 IN MACHINE 4 Figure 10 Dipswitch Settings on 4 VP 81xl VP 161xl and or VP 321xl Units 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 4 2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS For certain applications you may need more than 8 inputs Cascading the inputs of VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321xl units enables you to expand the number of inputs by looping up to seven units to form a combined XGA Audio Switcher with up to 218 inputs Be aware that e Cascading VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x units can cause XGA signal quality degradation e Choosing the quantity of VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xl units to cascade depends on your particular XGA signal quality requirements e The technical specifications contained in Table 10 are guaranteed for stand alone units only To cascade up to seven identical units that is seven VP 81xl units or seven VP 161xl units or seven VP 321xl units e Set the same MACHINE on each unit according to Table 8 e Set the MACHINE ADDRESS and the eighth dipswitch last in
30. nnect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321x unit from the Null modem adapter 11 Set DIP 9 OFF 12 Set DIP 10 OFF Set DIP 12 OFF 13 Turn the POWER switch on the VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321xl ON Upon initialization the VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x will work with the new firmware version KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 10 includes the technical specifications Table 10 Technical Specifications of the VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xl INPUTS VP 81xI 8 analog red green blue signals 0 7Vpp 75 Q H amp V syncs TTL level on HD15F connectors 8 balanced audio stereo signals 4dBm typ on detachable terminal blocks VP 161xI 16 analog red green blue signals 0 7Vpp 75 Q H amp V syncs TTL level on HD15F connectors 16 balanced audio stereo signals 4dBm typ on detachable terminal blocks VP 321xI 32 analog red green blue signals 0 7Vpp 75 Q H amp V syncs TTL level on HD15F connectors 32 balanced audio stereo signals 4dBm typ on detachable terminal blocks OUTPUTS 1 analog red green blue signals 0 7Vpp 75 Q H amp V syncs TTL level on an HD15F connector 1 balanced audio stereo signal 4dBm typ on detachable terminal blocks MAX INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO 2Vpp AUDIO 26dBm LEVEL BANDWIDTH 3dB VP 81xl VIDEO gt 500MHz AUDIO 100kHz VP 161xI VIDEO gt 500MHz VP 321xI
31. roller e Remote contact closure switches see section 6 5 e Remotely from the Kramer RC IR1 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter refer to the RC IR1 user manual Powering up VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321xI unit recalls the previous settings that is the state of the unit when it was powered down from the non volatile memory 7 1 Using the Front Panel INPUT SELECTOR Buttons To use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on a e Single VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x unit see section 7 1 1 e Set of looped VP 81xI VP 161xl VP 321xl units see section 7 1 2 7 1 1 Using the INPUT SELECTOR Buttons on a Single Unit To operate the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on a single VP 81xl VP 161xl VP 321xl unit e Press one of the 8 front panel INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the front panel of a VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x unit The INPUT SELECTOR button illuminates and routes that input to the output 7 1 2 Using the INPUT SELECTOR Buttons on a Set of Units When operating a set of up to seven looped VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321xl units not all the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the front panels of the combined VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321x units are active For example as Figure 14 illustrates with a combination of three VP 81xl units you cannot use all the 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons on each looped VP 81xI unit 1 Previously known as the IR 1 IR 1 01 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE
32. source 10 to the output 23 Operating Your XGA Audio Switcher 7 1 3 Using the Audio Follow Video AFV Breakaway Modes By default a VP 81x1 VP 161xI VP 321xl unit or set of units switches in true audio follow video mode in which all operations relate to both the video and audio Both the VIDEO and the AUDIO buttons illuminate in this mode 7 1 3 1 Operating in Breakaway Mode To operate in breakaway mode in which video and audio channels switch independently e Press either the VIDEO button or the AUDIO button only one button the VIDEO button or the AUDIO button illuminate at this time If the VIDEO button illuminates the switching relates just to video and the audio remains unchanged If the AUDIO button illuminates the switching relates only to audio and the video remains unchanged 7 1 3 2 Toggling between Video and Audio Control in Breakaway Mode To toggle between video and audio control press the corresponding button e For audio press the AUDIO button This selects audio illuminating the AUDIO button the VIDEO button will not illuminate or e For video press the VIDEO button This selects video illuminating the VIDEO button the AUDIO button will not illuminate 7 1 3 3 Operating in the Audio Follow Video Mode To operate in audio follow video AFV mode press both the VIDEO and the AUDIO buttons simultaneously 1 In which the AUDIO and VIDEO buttons both illuminate If only one button i
33. staging applications e Multimedia and presentation source selection The package includes the following items e XGA Audio Switcher VP 81xl VP 161xl or VP 321xl e Null modem adapter a power cord and an Infra red remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 2 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 e 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 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 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 SET THE DIPSWITCHES Machine Machine Addr Last in daisy chain Firmware upgrade Grap
34. strates how to wire an unbalanced input output on the VP 81xl VP 161xl and or VP 321xl unit LG RG Figure 6 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 To connect a PC to the VP 81x1 VP 161xl or VP 321xl unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 IN DB9 rear panel port on the VP 81xl VP 161xl or VP 321xl unit 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 a PC to the VP 81xl VP 161xl or VP 321xl unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 IN DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 81xl VP 161xl or VP 321xI unit as Figure 7 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground to PIN2 PIN 3 Connected PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 7 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 13 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 3 Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VP 81xl VP 161xl or VP 321xl unit s via any RS 485 remote controller or a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface To connect an RS 485 remote controller to two VP 81xI VP 161xI VP 321xl units
35. y 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 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 e 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 Avww kramerelectronics com 1 This section applies to VP 81x1 VP 161xl and VP 321x1 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher 6 Connecting an XGA Audio Switcher To connect the VP 81xl unit as illustrated in Figure 4 do the following 1 Connect up to eight VGA XGA computer graphics sources to the HD15F INPUT connectors from 1 to 8 2 Connect the balanced audio sources see section 6 1 to up to eight INPUT terminal block connectors not shown in

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