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1.                                 The following example  see Figure 5  illustrates three switches  1  8 and A   connected so as to remotely control inputs 1 and 8  and select an output  respectively  Connected as shown  pressing switch 1 causes input 1 on the  VP 81SID to be the active input  and pressing switch 8 causes input 8 to be the  active input  Pressing switch A causes the output selection to toggle between the            TP and HDMI outputs   Remote Switch 1  Switch 8  switches  REMOTE  vosso CN A  N    123456 78910116  Figure 5  Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring    To connect remote input output selection switches as illustrated in the   example in Figure 5    1  Connect Switch 1 to pins 1 and G on the terminal block  remote step in for  input 1     2  Connect Switch 8 to pins 8 and G on the terminal block  remote step in for  input 8     3  Connect Switch A to pins 11 and G on the terminal block  remote output  selection toggle         will amboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb vo Nest    AM BOA RD Elestro NIE     6 3 Connecting to the VP 81SID via the RS 232 Port    You can connect to the VP 81SID via an RS 232 connection using  for example  a  PC  see Section 12   Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required   To connect to the VP 81SID via RS 232   e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 81SID unit via a  9 wire straight cable  only pin 2 to pin 2  pin 3 to pin 3  and pin 5 to pin 5  ne
2.      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     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          wwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb vo aniss  he   AN BOA BD Flasto CS     6 Connecting the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher           From PT 571 IS       To remote  output  toggle switch        S  Ni      To remote  Computer Graphics Stereo Audio input selections  Source DVD Player Recorder switches  1 10     Figure 3  Connecting the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher       To connect  the VP 81SID  as illustrated in the example in Figure 3    1  Connect up to eight    remote Step in Commanders     for example  the SID H  and SID DVI Step In Commander panels up to 50m  164ft  away  or TP  transmitters  for example  the PT 571 and TP 573  to the VP 81SID RJ 45  TP INPUT connectors    2  Connect a DVI video source  for example  a computer graphics source  to the  LOCAL INPUTS DVI connector  and the computer   s unbalanced stereo audio  source 
3.      Syntax        MUTE sr channel  mute_mode cr       Response        nn MUTE sr channel  mute_mode cr tr       Parameters       channel   Output    mute_mode      0   or    OFF         1    or    ON          Notes                wah amboardd   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von    CAN BOARD Electronics       14 12 24MUTE        Command Name    Short Cmd Command Type Permission       MUTE        Audio End User             Get audio MUTE mode status       Syntax       HMUTE  sp channel cr       Response        nn MUTE sr channel  mute_mode cr tr       Parameters       channel   Output      mute_mode      0   or    OFF         1    or    ON          Notes          14 12 25IREN                                                                Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  IREN Common End User  Syntax Response  IREN  1 0  IREN  1 0 OK   Description Notes  Enable  Disable IR control  110   On OR Off   14 12 26VID TYPE  Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  VID TYPE Device specific End User  Syntax Response  VID TYPE  INPUT    SID X1 INPUT  VID TYPE  INPUT   INPUT TYPE     IS_X1_INPUT                                Description    Notes          Switch SID X1 inputs remotely via VP 81SID INPUT   input No  of switcher  where HDMI 0  DP 1  DVI 2     VGA 3   SID X1 INPUT   input No  of SID X1 to switch to   INPUT_TYPE   VGA   HDMI   DVI   DP   IS_X1_INPUT   0 1 report if connected module is SID X1 or not                ww
4.     im Vertrieb von CAN BOARD  Electronics    14 12 18VID                            Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  VID v Switch End User  Switch Video   Syntax        VID sp in gt out  in gt 0ul     cr             Response   nn VIDspin gt out cri   nn VIDsrin gt out cr F  Parameters       In   input number or  0  to disconnect output    gt    Connection character between in and out parameters    out   Output number or     for all outputs       Notes       When AFV switching mode is active  this command also switches Audio and the unit replies with command  AV              14 12 19 VID        Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       VID  vV  Switch End User                Get Video Switch Stat       Syntax        VID  sp out cr     VID sp   cr       Response        nn VID sp in gt out cr   r     nn VID sp in gt 1  in gt 2      cr   r       Parameters       in   input number or  0  to disconnect output    gt    Connection character between in and out parameters    out   Output number or     for all outputs       Notes                waibamboarad   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 20 VOLUME          Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       VOLUME VOL Audio End User                Set simple audio volume       Syntax        VOLUME sr out_channel  volume cr       Response        nn VOLUME sr out_ channel  volume cr   r       Parameters       out_channel   Output    volu
5.   CAMBOARR Electronics    Tel  07131 91120 10e inft  6GecaMnibsaracde    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    Pixel Clock MHz    74 250   H V Active   1280   720   H V Blanking   370   30   H V Sync Offset   110 5   H V Sync Width   40 5   H V Image Size mm    519   324  Scanning Mode   Non interlace  Stereo   Normal display no stereo  Sync Type   Digital Seperate   H V Sync Polarity   Positve Positive       Monitor Serial Number   505 709990100  Monitor Name   VP81_SID        Monitor Range Limits      Min Vertical Rate   56 Hz  Max Vertical Rate   76 Hz    Mn Horizontal Rate   30 KHz  Max Horizontal Rate   83 KHz    Max Pixel Clock Rate   170 MHz  2nd Timing Formula   Not supported        DTV Monitor Support       Block Tag   2  CEA 861 Extension  Revision   3   Underscan   Not Supported   Basic Audio   Supported  RGB YCbCr444   Supported  RGB YCbCr422   Supported  Native Format Number   1        Audio Data Block       Audio Format   Linear PCM   Sampling Rate KHz    32 44 1 48 96 192  Max number of channels   8   Bit per Sample bit    16 20 24        Video Data Block      1920x1080p 59 60 16 9 is Native  1280x720p 59 60 16 9  720x480p 59 60 16 9  720x576p 50 16 9  640x480p 59 60 4 3  1280x720p 50 16 9  720x576p 50 4 3  1440x480i 59 60 16 9  1920x1080i 59 60 16 9  1440x480i 59 60 4 3  1920x1080p 29 30 16 9  1920x1080i 50 16 9  1440x576i 50 4 3        Vendor Specific Data Block       VSDB block size   6   IEEE Registration Id   0x000C03   CEC Physical A
6.  ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio   with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and  requirements   e Benefits consumers by providing superior  uncompressed digital video  quality via a single cable     and user friendly connector   e Is backward compatible with DVI  Digital Visual Interface    e Supports two way CEC communication between the video source  such as a  DVD player  and the digital television  enabling new functionality such as  automatic configuration and one button play       1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association  VESA     2 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog    conversions    3H    DMI  the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC    4 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable  the cost  complexity  and confusion of multiple cables currently    use  5H  6H    in A V systems is reduced  DMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m    DMI supports multiple audio formats  from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound  HDMI has the capacity to support    Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats    7H       DMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple  co
7.  CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 30IN STATE                                                                    Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  IN STATE  Device specific End User  Syntax Response  IN STATE   INPUT NUM IN STATE  INPUT NUM    TMDS_CLK    STATE    PRIO   Description Notes  Get input status INPUT_NUM   input No   TMDS_CLK   clock presence on input  STATE   MUTE   ACT  active   TOUT  timedouted   PRIO   current priority                                  14 12 31 GEDID  Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  GEDID Common End User  Read EDID data  Syntax        GEDID sr eeprom_id cr       Response       Multi line response    nn GEDID sr eeprom_id  size cr tr  Edid_data cr wr     nn GEDID sr eeprom_id se OK cr   r       Parameters       eeprom_id     EEPROM to get the EDID from  size     Device send this parameter in response  Size of EDID that will print     edid_data     EDID data as stream of bytes        Notes                wwWw camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfst amp  eamB  atrd de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 32FPGA VER                                                           Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  FPGA VER   lt   gt  Device specific End User  Syntax Response   FPGA VER    ID  FPGA VER   FPGA version number   ID   Description Notes   Request FPGA version by FPGA ID  optional                       14 12 33SECUR  Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  SECUR Security A
8.  Cables and Connectors  GROUP 9  Room Connectivity  GROUP 10  Accessories and Rack Adapters  GROUP 11  Sierra  Products    2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from http   www kramerelectronics com       3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http   www kramerelectronics com          lambosrade Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD  Electronics       Step 1  Mount the device   see Section 5    Mount the machine in a rack or 5    stick the 4 rubber feet to the sm a a a o a a  0      underside and place on a shelf sess          Step 2  Connect the inputs and outputs   see Section 6     1  Connect the inputs  Al2  Connect remote step in commanders   3   Connect the outputs   4  Connect remote input selection switches  From PT 571  SS  5  Connect a remote output toggle switch    DVD Player    Si ovi To remote  Ni 3  output  i Audi toggle switch       hS S    To remote  Computer Graphics Stereo Audio input selections  DVD Player Recorder switches  1 10     Step 3  Switch the power on  Step 4  Operate the device   see Sections 7  8 and 9  e  Lock the front  panel buttons    Select an output using one of the OUTPUT LJ  SELECT buttons Increase or decrease  O the analog audio gain    f Operate via the front panel buttons  IR remote controller  RS 232  RS 485 and Ethernet                www camboard de Tel  07131 911201C amp  ir f6 Camboarade  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics       3 Overview    T
9.  connector detachable terminal block  1 unbalanced stereo audio on 2 RCA  connectors  1 digital audio on an RCA connector  USB Power  5V DC USB power  BANDWIDTH  1 65Gbps per channel  STANDARDS  HDMI with Deep Color  x v Color    and 3D  STEP IN 50m  164ft  up to 1080p  60Hz  COMMANDER  DISTANCE   OUTPUT 50m  164 ft  up to 1080p  60Hz  DISTANCE   POWER 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 70VA  CONSUMPTION   OPERATING 0   to  55  C  32   to 131  F   TEMPERATURE   STORAGE  45   to  72  C   49   to 162  F   TEMPERATURE   HUMIDITY  10  to 90   RHL non condensing  DIMENSIONS  43 7cm x 18 1cm x 4 4cm  17 2    x 7 1    x 1 7     W  D  H rack mountable  WEIGHT  2 0kg  4 4lbs  approx   ACCESSORIES  Power cord  Windows   based Kramer control software  RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control  transmitter  OPTIONS  External remote IR receiver cable     15m extension cable   REMOTE STEP IN   SID VGA  SID DP  SID DVI  SID H  SID X1  SWITCHES             1 Specifications are subject to change without notice  2 P N  C A35M IRR 50  3 P N  C A35M A35F 50       wwv camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CA ABOARD Electronics    De mmunication Parameters       12 Default Communication Parameters    Table 11 lists the default communication parameters for the VP 81SID   Table 11  Communication Parameters    13       Protocol 3000                      Baud Rate  115200   Data Bits  8   Stop Bits  1   Parity  None  Command Format  ASCII  Example  Output 2 to Input 4   HAV 4 gt 2 l
10.  p progressive  refresh rate  7 Priority 10 Slider Slider for adjusting the priority  1  lowest 10  highest  of the input                 Admin only  see Section 8 1 5        8 1 1 Authorized Users  By default  you are logged in as User and you can   e Select an active input or output  e Adjust or mute unmute the output volume  e Change the device name  e Modify the IP configuration  Options that you are not authorized to perform are grayed out   When logged in as Admin  in addition to the User abilities  you can   e Modify the input priorities  see Section 8 1 9   e Modify the input output button characteristics  see Section 8 1 10   e Upgrade the device firmware  see Section 8 1 5   e Reset the device  see Section 8 1 12     www camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       e Change the User and Admin Passwords  e Enable disable IR control    Note  Any actions that you are not authorized to perform are grayed out     8 1 2 The Step in Software Menu Bar    The menu bar options are shown in Table 6   Table 6  Menu Bar Options    Menu Bar Description  Options          FILE Connect Disconnect Connect or disconnect to the device  Exit Exit the Step in software  DEVICE Details Retrieve and display the device details  such as  model  unit    name  version  and so on  Change Admin Password Change the Admin password                                     Cascade Select the number of cascaded devices  Firmwar
11.  see Section 6 4 2   Ensure that all other devices are left  unterminated       1 Alternatively  the RS 485 port could be used for PC control       wilh ambeardde Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb vo omita    AM BOA RD Elestro NIE        Machine number 1  Master                                                                                                                                                                                 R  me      amp    vi HDMI Dvi HDMI LS   A  SE Oi gg    HOM                 LOCAL INPUTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Figure 7  Control of Multiple VP 81SID Devices via RS 232 and RS 485    6 5 Connecting to the VP 81SID via the Ethernet Port    You can connect the VP 81SID via Ethernet in the following ways   e For direct connection to the PC  use a crossover cable  see Section 6 5 1   e For connection via a network hub or network router  use a straight through  cable  see Section 6 5 2   Note  The following instructions are valid only if your PC uses a fixed IP address   If your PC receives an IP address from a DHCP server  consult your IT department  regarding a suitable IP address     6 5 1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port    You can connect the E
12.  v camboard de    Tel  07131 911204 NTWETCANMBONHI YU  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von    CAMBO A RD Electronics       14 12 27 IREN                                                                                                                    Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission   IREN  Common End User   Syntax Response   IREN  IREN  1 0    Description Notes   Get IR control current status  1o  On OR Off   14 12 28 VID RES    Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission   VID RES  Device specific End User   Syntax Response   VID RES   INPUT OUTPUT     NUMBER  VID RES  IN OUT    INPUT NUM    HSIZE    VSIZE   1P    REF RATE    Description Notes          Get input output resolution information       N OUT   stage input output  string   NPUT NUM  input  output  No   HSIZE   pixel number   VSIZE   lines number    P   interlaced  progressive  REF RATE   refresh rate             14 12 29 VID TYPE                          Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  VID TYPE  Device specific End User  Syntax Response   VID TYPE   INPUT  VID TYPE  INPUT    INPUT TYPE  IS_X1_INPUT                                Description Notes       Get current module type connected to switcher input INPUT   input No  of switcher  SID X1 INPUT     input No  of SID X1 to switch to  INPUT_TYPE   VGA   HDMI   DVI   DP    IS_X1_INPUT   0 1 report if connected module is SID X1 or not                   sage    Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von
13. 7131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 8 PROT VER           Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       PROT VER  Common mandatory End User                Read device model       Syntax        PROT VER  cr       Response        nn PROT VER sr 3000  version cr Le       Parameters       Version     Format  XX XX where X is decimal digits        Notes       Version number need to reference to version of    Protocol 3000 Extended    document              14 12 9 HELP    Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  HELP Common mandatory          End User                Get commands list or help for specific command       Syntax  2 options     1   HELP cr    2   HELP sr command_namecr  Response             1  Multi line   nn Device available protocol 3000 commands  cr   r command  se command    cr   r To get help for  command use   HELP  COMMAND_NAME  cr tr    2  Multi line   nn HELP se command  cr   r description cr   r USAGE usage cr Le  Parameters             Notes                   wwWw camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfst amp  eamB  atrd de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBO  RD Electronics    14 12 10RESET          Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       RESET Common mandatory Administrator                Reset device       Syntax        RESET cr       Response        nn RESET sr OK cr iF       Parameters          Notes       If device connected by USB  it   s recommend to disconnect the connection immediately after opera
14. 8  640x480 60  v 640x480 67  640x480072  v 640x480 75  800x600 56  v 800x600 60     lt      lt  lt  lt         Established Timing II      800x600 72  v 800x600 75  832x624 75  v 1024x768 87  1024x7680 60  v 1024x7680 70  1024x7680 75  v 1280x1024 75     lt      lt  lt  lt         Manufacturer Timing      v 1152x870075           Standard Timing 1      Horizontal Active Pixel   1280  Vertical Active Pixel   1024  mage Aspect Ratio   5 4  Refresh Rate   75           Standard Timing 2      Horizontal Active Pixel   1280  Vertical Active Pixel   1024  Image Aspect Ratio   5 4  Refresh Rate   85        Standard Timing 3      Horizontal Active Pixel   1600  Vertical Active Pixel   1200  Image Aspect Ratio   4 3  Refresh Rate   60        Standard Timing 4      Horizontal Active Pixel   1024  Vertical Active Pixel   768  Image Aspect Ratio   4 3  Refresh Rate   85        Standard Timing 5      Horizontal Active Pixel   800  Vertical Active Pixel   600  Image Aspect Ratio   4 3  Refresh Rate   85        Standard Timing 6      Horizontal Active Pixel   640  Vertical Active Pixel   480  Image Aspect Ratio   4 3  Refresh Rate   85        Standard Timing 7      Horizontal Active Pixel   1152  Vertical Active Pixel   864  Image Aspect Ratio   4 3  Refresh Rate   70        Standard Timing 8      Horizontal Active Pixel   1280  Vertical Active Pixel   960  Image Aspect Ratio   4 3  Refresh Rate   60       Detail Timings Monitor Descriptors        BKO Detail Timing1           wwW camboard de  
15. ARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE  SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED  UNDER APPLICABLE LAW    Other Conditions   This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights  and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to  state    This limited warranty is void if  i  the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced   ii  the product  is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or  iii  this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller  If you  are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller  please visit our Web site at  www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document    Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or  complete and submit the online product registration form  Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics  product  We hope it will give you years of satisfaction     www camboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb von CAMBAARD Electronics    For the latest information on our products and a list of  Kramer distributors visit 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  openin
16. Auto   The Step In Software scans the RS 485 bus for active devices  This may  take a few minutes    8 1 15 Changing the Admin Password    By default  there is no Admin password  To change the Admin password  use the  embedded Web pages  see Section 9 5   You can only change the Admin password  if you are logged in as Admin        wwWw camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    Im Vertrieb VON ie the ve FAMBOARD  F ECHONIGS aves    9 Operating the VP 81SID Remotely via the Embedded Web  Pages       The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the VP 81SID using a  Web browser and an Ethernet connection   Before attempting to connect   e Perform the procedures in Section 6 5   e Ensure that the Java    software is installed and functioning correctly on  your computer  If not  download it from www java com  e Ensure that your browser is supported   Microsoft IE  V6 0 and higher    Google Chrome  Firefox  V3 0 and higher    To check that Java is installed and running correctly  browse to  http   www java com en download help testvm xml    This page runs a test and displays a Java success  see Figure 18  or failure          message      Your Java is working  Java Latest Java installed    Your Java configuration is as follows     Vendor  Sun Microsystems Inc  Version  Java 6 Update 21  Operating System  Windows XP 5 1  Architecture  x86       Figure 18  Java Test Page Success Message    If you do not see the success message  follow the instruction
17. 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 LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES  REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS  WHETHER ORAL OR  WRITTEN  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW  KRAMER ELECTRONICS  SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES  INCLUDING  WITHOUT LIMITATION  WARRANTIES OF  MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY  DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW  THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING   THIS PRODUCT  INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  SHALL  APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW    IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A  CONSUMER PRODUCT    UNDER THE MAGNUSON   MOSS WARRANTY ACT  15 U S C A    2301  ET SEQ   OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW  THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF  IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU  AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT  INCLUDING  W
18. ITY     0   to  55  C  32   to 131  F   45   to  72  C   49   to 162  F   10  to 90   RHL non condensing    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    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  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  3 on each side   and  replace those screws through the  ear brackets
19. O lock off  Set lock for front panel   LOCK FP  Get lock state   NET IP Set IP address   NET IP  Get IP address                            Aib amboardide Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von    CAMROARD     Electronics       SET Commands                                        AVIVI VID in gt out Set current  lt input gt  and  lt output gt   VOLUME  VOL  63db to Odb  or     chars Set Volume   exp  VOL    VOLUME     PRIO input  priority Set priority  1  10  to input  1  10   MUTE 1 0  1 mute on 0 mute Set audio mute for device  off  IREN Enable Disable IR driver  VID TYPE input  sid x1 input Switch inputs on SID X1 via VP 81SID  as    described in Section 8 1 6              GET Commands                                                                                           AV  V2 VID  out Get current input to output routing setting  VOLUME   VOL  Get Volume  MUTE  Get audio mute state  VID RES  Stage  in out   num Get input video resolution  VID TYPE  Stage  in out   num Get input video type  IN STATE  In Get input information for  lt input  1  10  gt    gt   GEDID  Stage  in out   num Clock  ON OFF   State  TOUT ACT MUTE    Priority  0  11   FPGA VER  ld Get EDID info for stage  in out   IREN  Get FPGA version  14 121    Command Name Short Command Type Permission  Cmd    Common mandatory End User                Protocol handshaking       Syntax       Hcr       Response        nn sr OK ca tr       Parameters          Notes          Use to 
20. Output  Volume    9 4 The VP 81SID Priority Page  The VP 81SID Priority page lets you set the input priority     Panel a 10    Audio Volume Sr p  Settings Ss Fi       on       _          Sn          a  IS    Figure 27  VP 81SID Priority Page       will amboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb a the v AMBOARD E ectronics ages    To change the priority of an input     e Click on the    to increase  or on the      to decrease  button of the input  whose priority you want to modify       9 5 The VP 81SID Settings Page    The VP 81SID Settings page lets you configure the device configuration settings   such as  device name and IP settings     Note  Throughout this section options that are not available for an unauthorized  user are grayed out     Panel Name KRAMER _8911  Audio Volume Model  MP a1sD0 o  Ts Serial Number     234567891  A al Firmware version  R2 2 5106  MAC Address  00 00 00 00 00 00    gt  PP Address 192 168 001 039  G  be oO    gt  Gateway 000 000 000 000                   gt  Subnet Mask   255 255 000 000  O User Password  Qs Admin Password  Security  Figure 28  VP 81SID Settings Page  Table 8  VP 81SID Settings Page Features                            Feature     Function U      Name   name of the device   2 IP Address The IP address of the device   3 DHCP Check the box to configure the device to request an IP address from   a DHCP server   4 Gateway The gateway address of the device   5 Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the d
21. W 11T    6 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port  F  Connect to a serial controller  see Section 6 3    T REMOTE 12 way Terminal Block Connect to remote contact closure input and output selection switches  see Section 6 2    8 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connect to a PC or LAN for remote control via Ethernet  see Section 6 5    9 AC Mains Power Socket Connect to the AC mains power   10 AC Mains Fuse AC mains supply protection fuse   11 AC Mains Power Switch Turns the AC mains power supply to the device on and off          7  ww lnboard de Tel  07131 911201 ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Ve rtrie b von Defining ne AMBOARD  Electronics  ICO                                              12 LOCAL AUDIO INPUTS DVI Connect to the local DVI audio Soure   13 HDMI Connect to the local HDMI audio source   14 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the local HDMI acceptor   15  L G R    Connect to the balanced audio acceptor  see Section 6 1    16 AUDIO OUTPUTS E Connect to the unbalanced audio acceptor Gi channel   17 R Connect to the unbalanced audio acceptor right channel   18 S PDIF Connect to the digital audio acceptor   19 PROG TERM DIP Switch DIP Switch 1  Sets the RS 485 bus termination  see Section 6 4 2     Up   Off  Down   On  Default   On  DIP Switch 2  For the use of Kramer service personnel only             20 RS 485 3 way Terminal Block Connect to RS 485 port on a remote controller or another VP 81SID   Connect  G to Ground  A to A  and B to B  see Section 6 4   21 RESET Button Press wh
22. cess or the device may be damaged     5  When the process is complete  reset the device  see Section 8 1 12         8 1 12 Resetting the Device  To reset the device you must be logged in as Admin     To reset the device   1  Click Unit  gt  Reset        walk bamboarade Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       2  Click OK   The device is reset     8 1 13 Setting the IP Network Parameters  To set the IP network parameters you must be logged in as Admin   To set the IP network parameters   1  Click Unit  gt  Device Details   2  Under Connectivity  edit the required parameter   3  Click Set Value   A confirmation message appears     4  Click OK   The parameter is set     5  Reset the device  see Section 8 1 13      8 1 14 Setting Multiple Cascaded Devices    You can control up to four devices via a single RS 232 or Ethernet connection  using the Step In Software  Control of multiple devices is the same as for a single  device but you must first set the number of devices  The main window  see  Figure 10  then displays an extra column of input buttons for each device    The number of devices can be set manually or automatically  We recommend that  you set the number of devices manually as the auto scanning procedure can take  some time    To set the number of devices    1  From the menu bar  click Unit    2  From the options  click Cascade     3  Either     Manually select the number of devices  OR      Select 
23. cs    motely       8 Operating the VP 81SID Remotely    The VP 81SID can be operated remotely via any of the following methods     The Step in Controller software  see Section 8 1    Step In Commander panels   Contact closure switches  for connecting  see Section 6 2    RS 485  for connecting  see Section 6 4  or RS 232  for connecting  see  Section 6 3  serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system  PC or  other serial controller   Ethernet over a LAN  for connecting  see Section 6 5    Remotely using the Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter   refer to the RC IR3 user manual  or the infrared remote extension cable  transmitter   The embedded Web pages  see Section 9     8 1 VP 81SID Step In Controller Software    The Step In Software requires the following     Windows    XP  Vista or Windows    7  Microsoft  Net Framework version 3    To install the Step In Software  download the software and run the setup file  After  installation  running the Step In Software for the first time displays a window  similar to that shown in Figure 10     The VP 81SID can operate in either the secure mode or the unsecure mode  The  factory default mode is unsecure  To change the mode  see Section 14 12 33  In the  secure mode  access can be via either Admin or User  see Section 8 1 1   When in  unsecure mode  full access is granted without Admin authorization        wwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA de    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von    o vIROARRB Elegtr
24. d de  Fax 07131 911203    Im Ve rtrie b VEN ating the us S BOARD  Electronics      s       Please log in to continue your work  Login as  User v       f  Password          Cogn  Figure 22  Logging In  To log in   1  From the Login as drop down list  select either User or Admin   2  Inthe Password field enter your password   3  Click Login     9 2 2 Selecting an Input    To select an input     e Click in the square underneath the required Input   The selected input icon is placed in the square and the input becomes active     BHEEBBBBBBBE       Out 1    Figure 23  Selecting an Input  9 2 3 Selecting an Output    To select an output   e Click the radio button of the required Output   The selected output becomes active     Qut 1    sE RUE  TP OUT    Figure 24  Selecting an Output          www camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfo amp eamboard de  Fax 07131 911203    Im Vertrieb VON iire the vA 3OARD  Elec pages    9 2 4 Locking the Front Panel Buttons    To lock the front panel buttons     e Click on the lock icon   The front panel buttons are locked  To unlock the front panel buttons  click  on the lock icon again    y    Figure 25  Locking the Front Panel Buttons       9 3 The VP 81SID Audio Volume Page  The VP 81SID Audio Volume page lets you adjust the audio output volume         Para MS      Au   Priority   Settings    Figure 26  VP 81SID Audio Volume Page    To change the volume of the audio output     e Click on the    to increase  or on the      to decrease  button of the 
25. d if the instruction is performed  due to a keystroke  operation on the front panel or IR controller   then these codes are sent to the PC or  other RS 232   Ethernet   USB controller     14 9 Command Forms  Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow  faster typing  The response is always in long syntax    14 10 Command Chaining    Multiple commands can be chained in the same string  Each command is delimited  by a pipe character         When chaining commands  enter the message starting  character and the message closing character only once  at the beginning of the  string and at the end     Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered   A separate response is sent for every command in the chain   14 11 Maximum String Length    64 characters    14 12 Backward Support  The VP 81SID supports the commands listed in Table 12     Table 12  Communication Commands                                                                                                                                  CA   Protocol handshaking   MODEL  Read device model   VERSION  Read device firmware version   SN  Read device serial number   NAME  Get device name   MACH NUM Set the machine num   BUILD DATE  Read device build date   PROT VER  Read device protocol version   HELP List of commands   RESET Reset device   LDFW Load firmware file     by application only   LDFPGA Load FPGA binary file     by application only   LOCK FP 1 0  1 lock on 
26. ddress A B C D    1 0 0 0   Supports_Al   Supported   Deep Color bit    Not Supported   YCbCr444 Deep Color   Not Supported   DVI Dual Link   Not Supported        Speaker Allocation Data Block      Speaker Allocation    FL FR LFE FC RL RR RLC RRC        BK1 Detail Timing1      Pixel Clock MHz    74 250  H V Active   1280   720  H V Blanking   370   30       wwibamboarad   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARR Electronics    H V Sync Offset   110 5   H V Sync Width   40  5   H V Image Size mm    488   274  Scanning Mode   Non interlace  Stereo   Normal display no stereo  Sync Type   Digital Seperate   H V Sync Polarity   Positve Positive           BK1 Detail Timing2       Pixel Clock MHz    27 000   H V Active   720   576   H V Blanking   144   49   H V Sync Offset   12 5   H V Sync Width   64   5   H V Image Size mm    488   274  Scanning Mode   Non interlace  Stereo   Normal display no stereo  Sync Type   Digital Seperate   H V Sync Polarity   Negative Negative           BK1 Detail Timing3       Pixel Clock MHz    27 000   H V Active   720   480   H V Blanking   138   45   H V Sync Offset   16   9   H V Sync Width   62   6   H V Image Size mm    488   274  Scanning Mode   Non interlace  Stereo   Normal display no stereo  Sync Type   Digital Seperate   H V Sync Polarity   Negative Negative        BK1 Detail Timing4       Pixel Clock MHz    74 250   H V Active   1920   540   H V Blanking   280   22   H V Sync Offset   88   2   H V S
27. digital twisted pair products  the Kramer BC DGKat623  CAT 6 23 AWG cable    and the Kramer BC DGKat7a23  CAT 7a 23 AWG cable   These specially built  cables significantly outperform regular CAT 6 CAT 7a cables     In applications where plenum cable is required  use the Kramer BCP DGKat724   CAT 7 23 AWG cable         wah amboardd   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von Defining ne AMBOARD  Electronics    4 Defining the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher       Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher           LOGAL INPUT SELECT__  D HDMI    VI       Figure 1  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Front Panel  Table 1  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Front Panel Features                      zm Function UL  1 IR LED Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal   2 Sensor Receives the signal transmitted by an IR remote control   3 POWER LED Lights green when the device is powered on   4 TP INPUT SELECT Buttons  1 to 8  Press to select one of the TP inputs   5 DVI Press to select the DVI input       LOCAL INPUT SELECT Buttons       HDMI Press to select the HDMI input  HDMI Press to select the HDMI output                6  7  3 OUTPUT SELECT Buttons  9                               TP Press to select the TP output    Press to increase the analog audio output volume  VOLUME CONTROL Buttons A  10   Press to decrease the analog audio output volume  11 MUTE Button Press to mute the external aud
28. dministrator                Start Stop security       Syntax        SECUR sr security_mode cr       Response        nn SECUR sr security_mode sr OK cr tr       Parameters       security_mode     1 or ON to enable security  0 or OFF to disable security        Notes       Permissions system work only if security was enabled  by    SECUR    command                 waibamboarad   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 34SECUR           Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       SECUR  Security             Administrator       Get current security state       Syntax        SECUR  cr       Response        nn SECUR sr security_mode cr Le       Parameters       security_mode    ON if security enabled  OFF if security disabled        Notes       Permissions system work only if security was enabled  by    SECUR    command                 wwWw camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfst amp eamB  atrd de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    LIMITED WARRANTY    The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below    Whatis 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 
29. e 15  SID X1 Input Selection 25  Figure 16  Changing the Output Volume 26  Figure 17  Input Button Properties Window 27  Figure 18  Java Test Page Success Message 29  Figure 19  The Loading Page 30  Figure 20  First Time Security Warning 30  Figure 21  VP 81SID Panel Page 31  Figure 22  Logging In 32  Figure 23  Selecting an Input 32  Figure 24  Selecting an Output 32  Figure 25  Locking the Front Panel Buttons 33  Figure 26  VP 81SID Audio Volume Page 33  Figure 27  VP 81SID Priority Page 33  Figure 28  VP 81SID Settings Page 34  Figure 29  TP Pinout Wiring 35       wwwicamboard de Tel  07131 91120  Ge info canbsard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBQARD Electronics       Tables   Table 1  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Front Panel Features 6  Table 2  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Rear Panel Features 7  Table 3  Remote Contact Terminal Block Connections 13  Table 4  Main Window Features 21  Table 5  Button Characteristics 22  Table 6  Menu Bar Options 23  Table 7  VP 81SID Panel Page Features 31  Table 8  VP 81SID Settings Page Features 34  Table 9  TP PINOUT 35  Table 10  Technical Specifications of the VP 81SID 36  Table 11  Communication Parameters 37  Table 12  Communication Commands 43       demora de Tel  07131 91120 1ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBO A RD Electronics    ction       1 Introduction    Welcome to Kramer Electronics  Since 1981  Kramer Electronics has been  providing a world of unique  creative  and a
30. e Update ia the device firmware using a new firmware file  Admin  Change Unit Password Change the Admin user password  Admin only   Reset Power cycle the device  Admin only   IR Status Enable or disable the IR control for the device  ABOUT NA Displays the Step in Software and Kramer company details       8 1 3 Logging in as Admin    To log in as admin   1  Click the Log In button   The Log In window appears as shown in Figure 12     Log in type     USER  O ADMIN    Password    Figure 12  Log In Window    2  Select either User or Admin using the radio buttons   3  Enter the password    The main window is displayed and the user shown is Admin   4  To log out  click Log Out     Note  By default there is no Admin password  To change the Admin password   see Section 9 5        wl  Lamboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       8 1 4 Connecting to the Device    To connect to the device     1  Click the Connect button   The Connection Method window is displayed as shown in Figure 13     Connection Method         Ethernet P   192 168  001   039  Port  50000  O Serial COM1 x     Figure 13  Connection Method Window    2  Select the connection method  via Ethernet over a LAN or a serial connection   by clicking the relevant radio button    3  For Ethernet  enter the IP address and Port number of the device and click  Connect   To set the default IP address and Port number  press the Default button      For a s
31. ed to be connected  to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC       6 4 Connecting to the VP 81SID via the RS 485 Port    You can operate the VP 81SID via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to   1200m  3900ft  using any device equipped with an RS 485 port  for example  a   PC   For successful communication  you must set the RS 485 machine number and   bus termination    To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VP 81SID    1  Connect the TxD  pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the  RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 81SID    2  Connect the TxD  pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the B pin on the  RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 81SID     3  Ifshielded TP cable is used  the shield may be connected to the G  ground   pin on the unit     6 4 1 Setting the RS 485 Machine Number    The machine number on the RS 485 bus can be set to between 1 and 4 and can be   set using the front panel buttons    To set the RS 485 machine number using the front panel buttons    1  Press the Lock button until the button lights   The front panel buttons are locked    2  Press the Local Input Select HDMI and Mute buttons at the same time   The TP Input Select buttons flash    3  Press the TP Input Select button number  1 to 4  for the required machine  number   The TP Input Select buttons stop flashing and the selected TP Input Select  button lights    4  Press the Lock button until the button is no longer lit   The selected machine number is set and front panel but
32. elated 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  Electronics 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 
33. erefore  recommend that you turn offthe VP 81SID and or the acceptor     Note  When using the PT 572  in conjunction with the VP 81SID do not connect  the 12V power supply to the PT 572      6 1 Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor    Figure 4 illustrates how to wire devices to the balanced audio output     L  L  G R  R        Figure 4  Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection    6 2 Connecting Remote Contact Input and Output Selection Switches    You can connect remote  contact closure input selection switches to the REMOTE  terminal block on the rear panel of the VP 81SID  Remote input selection switches  provide the ability to remotely activate the inputs and an output     Table 3 lists the remote contact terminal block connections        1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the device       www camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb vo teste   SAM BOA SD RESIO NICS     Table 3  Remote Contact Terminal Block Connections    EPA  Number   Connect to ground to select input 1   Connect to ground to select input 2   Connect to ground to select input 3   Connect to ground to select input 4   Connect to ground to select input 5   Connect to ground to select input 6   Connect to ground to select input 7   Connect to ground to select input 8   Connect to ground to select input 9   Connect to ground to select input 10   Connect to ground to toggle between output 1 and output 2  Ground                       
34. erial connection  select the required Com port from the drop down list    5  Click Connect   If the connection is successful  the window shown in Figure 10 appears  If the  connection is not successful  a Timeout error message appears     8 1 5 Switching an Input to an Output    To switch an input to an output     1  Click on the required twisted pair or local input to switch   The input is selected and the button changes to solid purple as shown in    Figure 17     g    rnomy 10 E  7 Label 7 Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10  8 Label 8 Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10    Local       9  MA Labels TIMEOUT  awry k  10 Label 10 Status TIMEOUT  Priority 9 5    Figure 14  Input Selection    wwWw camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       2  Click on the required output to select   The switch selection is made and the button changes to solid purple     Note  To switch an input to an output  you can click on either an input or an output  first  the order is not important    8 1 6 Switching and Selecting an Input when using the SID X1  To switch an input to an output     1  Click on the TP input to which the SID X1 is connected   The switch selection is made and the button changes to solid purple     2  Right click on the input   The InputPropertiesForm screen is shown as in Figure 15     InputPropertiesForm x    icon Camera png A    DYD png  Kramer png  Laptop png  Mobile png  Music png    PC png iv    Label Labe
35. evice   6 User Password The User password of the device     Admin Password The Admin password of the device   8 Security Check the box to enable User Admin security                      ww   camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von RAMBOARD  El ctronics  10 Wiring the TP RJ 45 Connectors          Table 9 and Figure 29 define the TP pinout  using a straight pin to pin cable with  RJ 45 connectors  note that the cable Ground shielding must be  connected soldered to the connector shield                                          Table 9  TP PINOUT Figure 29  TP Pinout  Wiring  PIN PIN  1 Orange   White  2 Orange 12345678  3 Green   White  4 Blue  5 Blue   White  6 Green  7 Brown   White  8 Brown   E   Pair 1 4and5 12457836  Pair 2 1 and 2  Pair 3 3 and 6  Pair 4 7and8                   15342038                        wath amboardide Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    10nS       11 Technical Specifications    Table 10 lists the technical specifications  of the VP 81SID   Table 10  Technical Specifications of the VP 81 SID                                                    INPUTS  Video  Audio   8 TP on RJ 45 connectors 2 Unbalanced stereo audio  1 for DVI and 1  1 DVI D  1 2Vpp on a DVI Molex 24 pin  F    for HDMI  on 3 5mm mini jacks  connector  DDC signal 5Vpp  TTL   1 HDMI connector  OUTPUTS  Video  Audio   1 TP on an RJ 45 connector 1 balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin  1 HDMI
36. ffordable 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   Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 81SID 8x  Digital STEP IN  Switcher   The VP 81SID is ideal for    e Display systems requiring simple input selection   e Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses   e Rental staging applications   e Multimedia and presentation source selection  The package includes the following items    e VP 81SID 8x  Digital STEP IN Switcher   e Power cord    e Infrared RC IR3 remote control transmitter  including the required battery  and a separate user manual      e 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  e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables     2 1 Quick Start    This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps        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 
37. g servicing   Caution     MM     ll    Kramer Electronics  Ltd   Web site  www kramerelectronics com  E mail  info kramerel com    www camboard de  T  l     4 9179 Rf 20 1ce info camboard de    Fax 07131 911203    
38. he VP 81SID Web Pages 29  9 2 The VP 81SID Panel Page 31  9 3 The VP 81SID Audio Volume Page 33  9 4 The VP 81SID Priority Page 33  9 5 The VP 81SID Settings Page 34  10 Wiring the TP RJ 45 Connectors 35  11 Technical Specifications 36  12 Default Communication Parameters 37  13 Default EDID 37       wre mbaard de Tel  07131 91120 1ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics       14 Protocol 3000 Syntax 41  14 1 Host Message Format 41  14 2 Simple Command 41  14 3 Command String 41  14 4 Device Message Format 41  14 5 Device Long Response 41  14 6 Command Terms 42  14 7 Entering Commands 42  14 8 Bi directional definition 43  14 9 Command Forms 43  14 10 Command Chaining 43  14 11 Maximum String Length 43  14 12 Backward Support 43  Figures   Figure 1  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Front Panel 6  Figure 2  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Rear Panel 7  Figure 3  Connecting the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher 11  Figure 4  Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection 12  Figure 5  Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring 13  Figure 6  RS 485 Termination DIP switch 15  Figure 7  Control of Multiple VP 81SID Devices via RS 232 and RS 485 16  Figure 8  Local Area Connection Properties Window 17  Figure 9  Internet Protocol  TCP IP  Properties Window 17  Figure 10  Step In Software Main Window 21  Figure 11  Typical Input Button 22  Figure 12  Log In Window 23  Figure 13  Connection Method Window 24  Figure 14  Input Selection 24  Figur
39. he VP 81SID can route one of eight TP  Twisted Pair   a DVI or an HDMI input  to either a TP or an HDMI output  Input selection can also be controlled remotely     Using Step In modules  for example  the SID DP   Contact closure switches   A serial controller via RS 232 or RS 485   A PC via Ethernet connected over a LAN    The device also outputs balanced and unbalanced stereo audio  as well as digital  audio     In particular  the VP 81SID     Has a bandwidth of 1 65Gbps per video channel    Can be cascaded with up to four VP 81SID devices via the HDMI port to  provide up to 37 Twisted Pair inputs    Supports the SID range of Step in Commander panels for remote inputs and  remote step in control    Has a USB power port that can provide power to USB devices   for  example  the Kramer KW 11T     Is HDCP compliant  Provides EDID capture     Copies and stores the EDID from a display device    You can control the VP 81SID using the front panel buttons  or remotely via     RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system   PC or other serial controller  Ethernet over a LAN    The Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter or the  C A35M IRR 50 infrared remote extension cable transmitter  optional     To achieve the best performance     Connect only good quality connection cables  thus avoiding interference   deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching  and elevated noise  levels  often associated with low quality cables    Avoid interference fr
40. ile power cycling the device to reset parameters to factory default values  22 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the device via an IR remote controller     see Section 4 1                       www  camboard de Tel  07131 911201 mace cariboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von Defining ne YAMBOARD  Electronics    4 1 Using the IR Transmitter for the VP 81SID    You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to operate the VP 81SID 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 15m  49ft  away from the device  This distance  can be extended to up to 60m  197ft  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 mini jack that fits into the  REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel  Connect the external IR receiver to the  REMOTE IR 3 5mm mini jack        1 Model  C A35M IRR 50  2 Model  C A35M A35F 50  3 P N  505 70434010 S       wibamboarade Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    Img ina       5 Installing in a Rack    This section describes the preparation and installation of the unit in a rack     Before installing in a rack  be sure that the  environment is within the recommended range        OPERATING TEMPERATURE   STORAGE TEMPERATURE   HUMID
41. im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    Kramer Electronics  Ltd        USER MANUAL    Model   VP 81SID    www camboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBQARD Electronics       1 Introduction 1  2 Getting Started 1  2 1 Quick Start 1  3 Overview 3  3 1 Defining EDID 4  3 2 About HDMI   General Description 4  3 3 About HDCP   General Description 5  3 4 About the Power Connect M Feature 5  3 5 Using Twisted Pair Cable 5  4 Defining the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher 6  4 1 Using the IR Transmitter for the VP 81SID 9  5 Installing in a Rack 10  6 Connecting the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher 11  6 1 Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor 12  6 2 Connecting Remote Contact Input and Output Selection Switches 12  6 3 Connecting to the VP 81SID via the RS 232 Port 14  6 4 Connecting to the VP 81SID via the RS 485 Port 14  6 5 Connecting to the VP 81SID via the Ethernet Port 16  7 Operating the VP 81SID Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 18  7 1 Selecting an Input 18  12 Muting the Input when using Step In Commanders 18  1 3 Resetting all Input Priorities to the Default 18  7 4 Selecting an Output 19  7 5 Setting the Audio Output Volume 19  7 6 Locking and Unlock the Front Panel Buttons 19  hak Muting the Audio 19  7 8 Muting the Audio on an Active Input  19  8 Operating the VP 81SID Remotely 20  8 1 VP 81SID Step In Controller Software 20  9 Operating the VP 81SID Remotely via the Embedded Web Pages 29  9 1 To Log On to t
42. io output  12 LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons  Press and hold again to unlock  the buttons          www  camboard de Tel  07131 911201 cintia cariboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von Defining ne AMBOARD  Electronics    Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher                                                                                                                                                                     oo 99 so    999  LocaL Aupio USB La     Y y           Y Loca inputs__  __ B   gt  A EELEE    DVI HDMI DVI Hom  123456 789106 Remote IR  EA   om Ed  BTS  IN 2 IN4 IN6 INS vont   RS 232 EX  Ethernet                                     7 L od pa i    Figure 2  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Rear Panel  Table 2  VP 81SID 8x1 Digital STEP IN Switcher Rear Panel Features                                                    TP Input RJ 45 Connectors IN 7 to IN 8   Connect to the remote TP sources  1 to 8  using CAT 6 or higher specification cable    These may be step in panels  for example  SID DP  or TP transmitters  for example  the  PT 571 or TP 573    2 LOCAL INPUTS DVI Connect to the local DVI source   3 HDMI Connect to the local HDMI source   4 TP OUT RJ 45 Connector Connect to the remote TP receiver  for example  PT 572   using CAT 6 or higher  specification cable  maximum 50m  164ft    5 USB POWER Connector Connect any device requiring USB power   for example  the Kramer K
43. ion       NAME  Common  Ethernet  End User                Get machine  DNS  name       Syntax       HNAME  cr       Response        nn NAME sp machine_name cr tr       Parameters       machine_name     String of up to 14 alpha numeric chars  can include hyphen  not in beginning or end         Notes       The machine name is not the same as the model name  The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in  use  with DNS feature on                  wwv camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfst amp  eamB  atrd de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 6 MACH NUM          Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       MACH NUM Common End User                Set Machine number       Syntax        MACH NUM sp machine_number cr       Response        nn MACH NUM sr machine_number OK cx tr       Parameters       machine_number     New machine number to device       Notes       Some devices will not get the new machine number until restart the device           Some devices can change machine number only from dip switches       14 12 7 BUILD DATE        Command Name Short Command Type Permission  Cmd                 BUILD DATE  cr       Response        nn BUILD DATE sr date sp time cr Le       Parameters       date     Format  YYYY MM DD where YYYY   Year  MM   Month  DD   Day     time     Format  hh mm ss where hh   hours  mm   minutes  ss   secondes        Notes                wah amboardd   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 0
44. l     Input Type FT pp DMI VGA    san ED    Figure 15  SID X1 Input Selection   3  Click on the required Input Type button    The input type selection is made and the button changes to solid purple   4  Click Save    The Input type is selected on the SID X1    8 1 7 Changing the Output Volume   To change the output volume   1  Click and hold on the Output Volume slider as shown in Figure 17        will amboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       Output Volume     25    MUTE    Figure 16  Changing the Output Volume    2  Drag up to increase or down to decrease the output volume   The volume level changes accordingly     8 1 8 Muting the Audio Output    To mute the audio output     1  Click the Mute button   The button changes to purple and the audio is muted     2  Click the colored Mute button to unmute the audio   The button changes to white and the audio is unmuted     8 1 9 Changing the Priority of an Input    The priority of an input determines whether another input that is selected can take  control from it  where 1 is the lowest and 10 is the highest priority  For example   input 4 has a priority of 2 and input 8 has a priority of 5  If input 8 is currently  selected  input 4 cannot take control  In this case  if you press input 4  the button  flashes for a few seconds and then goes off  indicating that input 4 is not selected   To change the input priority you must be logged in as Admin   T
45. lash  When they stop flashing  the input  priorities have been reset to their defaults        7 4 Selecting an Output    To select an output     e Press one of the two front panel Output Select buttons   The selected button lights     7 5 Setting the Audio Output Volume    To set the audio output volume   e Press either the Volume Control    to increase the volume  or the Volume  Control      to decrease the volume  button   To mute the audio output     e Press the Mute button   The button lights and the audio is muted     7 6 Locking and Unlock the Front Panel Buttons    To lock and unlock the front panel buttons     1  Press the Lock button until it lights   The front panel buttons are locked     2  Press the Lock button until it no longer lights   The front panel buttons are unlocked     7 7 Muting the Audio    To mute and unmute the audio on an input     1  Press the Mute button on the front panel of the VP 81SID   The audio is muted and the button lights     2  Press the Mute button on the front panel of the VP 81SID a second time   The audio is unmuted and the button no longer lights     7 8 Muting the Audio on an Active Input     To mute and unmute the audio on an active input   1  Press the Input button of the active input    The button flashes and the input is muted   2  Press the Input button a second time    The input is unmuted and the button lights        waibamboarad   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electroni
46. me   Audio parameter in Kramer units  minus sign precedes negative values      increase current value        decrease current value       Notes       For set   get    input    level or audio level in other amplifier stage use command  AUD LVL    AUD LVL    set   get audio  level in specific amplifier stage             14 12 21 VOLUME        Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       VOLUME  VOL  Audio End User                Get simple audio volume       Syntax        VOLUME  sp out_channel cr       Response        nn VOLUME sr out_ channel  volume cr   r       Parameters       out_channel   Output    volume   Audio parameter in Kramer units  minus sign precedes negative values      increase current value        decrease current value       Notes       For set   get    input    level or audio level in other amplifier stage use command  AUD LVL    AUD LVL    set   get audio  level in specific amplifier stage                wwwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ae  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAN BOARD Electronics    14 12 22PRIO                                                                   Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  PRIO Device specific Administrator  Syntax Response  PRIO  INPUT    PRIORITY  PRIO  INPUT    PRIORITY OK  Description Notes  Set input Priority INPUT     1   10   PRIORITY   1  10       14 12 23MUTE       Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       MUTE Audio End User                Set audio MUTE mode  
47. n one FPGA in Device  1    otherwise   CR_Check     if CRC test needed flag   FPGA_DATA   HEX or KFW file in protocol packets       Notes       P Protocol Packet reference  Appendix A              14 12 13 LOCK FP  Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  LOCK FP Common End User                Lock front panel       Syntax       Option 1   LOCK FP sr lock_mode cr  Option 2   LOCK FP sp device_id  lock_mode cr       Response       Option 1   nn LOCK FP se lock_mode se OK cr   r    Option 2   01 LOCK FP sp device_id lock_mode sp OK cr tr       Parameters       lock_mode        0    or    off to unlock front panel buttons     1    or    on    to lock front panel buttons     device_id     For K Net controllers  select the buttons panel to lock  Locking is allowed only from the master              Notes          wwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfst amp eamB  atrd de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 14LOCK FP           Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       LOCK FP  Common End User                Get lock state of front panel       Syntax       Option 1   LOCK FP  cr    Option 2   LOCK FP  sp device_id cr       Response       Option 1   nn LOCK FP sr lock_mode cr tr  Option 2   01 LOCK FP sp device_id  lock_mode cr tr       Parameters       lock_mode        OFF    for unlocked front panel     ON    for locked front panel     device_id     For K Net controllers  select the buttons panel to get lock state  State is available 
48. o change the priority of an input   e Click  hold and move the Priority slider on the relevant input to the  required priority  right to increase and left to decrease the priority   8 1 10 Changing the Input and Output Button Icons and Labels    To change the input output button icons and labels you must be logged in as  Admin        wwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       To change an input output button icon and label     1  Right click on the relevant button   The button Input Properties window appears as shown in Figure 17     Input Properties x    Label  Label 2  Icon P aan    Camera DVD Mobile  a wd a  Music PE Tablet  Select icon from file 1    a O    Figure 17  Input Button Properties Window    In the Label text field  enter the required button label   3  Either       Select the required icon from the list  you can save custom icons in the    Kramer Electronics StepIn Controller Images directory     OR    Click Select icon from file and browse to the icon directory  4  Click OK     The button characteristics are changed     8 1 11 Updating the Firmware  To update the firmware you must be logged in as Admin   To update the firmware   1  Download the latest firmware file from http www kramerelectronics com   2  Click Unit  gt  Firmware Update   3  Browse to the firmware file that you downloaded   4    Click Open   The device firmware is loaded   Note  Do not interrupt the uploading pro
49. olatile memory     7 1 Selecting an Input    The input buttons illuminate to indicate the following   e Off indicates the input is not selected  e On indicates the input is selected  e Flashing indicates that you have tried to select the input but another input  with a higher priority is currently selected  To select an input   e Press one of the ten front panel Input Select buttons  The selected button  lights  Note  Pressing an active input button mutes the input  Pressing the button again  unmutes the input   Note  The priority of each input can be set individually using the Step In  Commander panel     7 2 Muting the Input when using Step In Commanders    To mute and unmute the input when using a Step In Commander     1  Press the Input Select button on the Step In Commander   The input is selected and the buttons lights     2  Press the Step In button on the Step In Commander   The input is muted and the button no longer lights     3  Press the Step In button on the Step In Commander a second time   The input is unmuted and the button lights     7 3 Resetting all Input Priorities to the Default    To reset all input priorities to the default priority  10      1  Press the Lock button until the button lights   The front panel buttons are locked        wwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    im Ve rtrieb VOD ias the  PAMBOARD  Elec    On eons    2  Press the Volume Control   and     buttons at the same time   All the TP Input Select buttons f
50. om neighboring electrical appliances that may  adversely influence signal quality and position your VP 81SID away from  moisture  excessive sunlight and dust       wah amboardd   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics       3 1 Defining EDID    The Extended Display Identification Data  EDID   is a data structure  provided by  a display that describes its capabilities to a graphics card  that is connected to the  display   s source   The EDID enables the PC or laptop to    know    what kind of  monitor is connected to the output  The EDID includes the manufacturer   s name   product type  timing data supported by the display  display size  luminance data  and  for digital displays only  pixel mapping data     3 2 About HDMI   General Description    High Definition Multimedia Interface  HDMI  is an uncompressed all digital   audio video interface  widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema  industry  It delivers the highest high definition image and sound quality  Note that  Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee     In particular  HDMI     e Provides a simple  interface between any audio video source  such as a set   top box  DVD player  or A V receiver and video monitor  such as a digital  flat LCD   plasma television  DTV   over a single lengthy    cable   e Supports standard  enhanced  high definition video  and multi channel  digital audio    on a single cable   e Transmits all
51. on     7  Select Use the following IP address  and fill in the details as shown in  Figure 9  You can use any IP address in the range 192 168 1 1 to    192 168 1 255  excluding 192 168 1 39  that is provided by your IT  department     a    Internet Protocol  TCP IP  Properties    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   38  Subnet mask    255 255 255  0    Default gateway  19 0 0 0       Use the following DNS server addresses   Preferred DNS server          Alternate DNS server     Advanced                   OK   Cancel  Figure 9  Internet Protocol  TCP IP  Properties Window          wl  Lamboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    Im Ve rtrieb A the SCAMBOARD  Elec 2 ions  8  Click OK        6 5 2 Connecting via a Network Hub  Switch  or Router  You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 81SID to the Ethernet port on a  network hub  switch  or router  via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors   The VP 81SID Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible with your  network  see Section 8 1 13      7 Operating the VP 81SID Locally via the Front Panel Buttons    Powering up the VP 81SID recalls the last settings  that is  the configuration of the  device when it was powered down  from the non v
52. on 6 3    8 Outputs Buttons Click one of the two output buttons to select an output  see  Section 8 1 5    9 Output Volume Slider Click  hold and move the slider up  higher  or down  lower  to adjust the  output volume  see Section 6 3    10 Mute on off Button Click to mute unmute the output volume  see Section 8 1 7              aM amboardds    Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de    Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb von o CAMBOARR Electronics    motely       Note  When a change is made on the device  for example  a different output is  selected   the change is reflected almost immediately in the main window of the  Step in Software  and visa versa     Figure 11 shows a typical input button     A ka Status ACTIVE    HDMI 1280x720P 60Priorty 10       Figure 11  Typical Input Button    Table 5  Button Characteristics                   Feature   Description  1 10 Input  1 10  or output  1 2  channel number   2 HDMI Label User selectable button label  Admin only  see Section 6 3    3 Status ACTIVE Indicates the status of the connection and signal on the channel     TIMEOUT   no cable   MUTE    cable present  no signal detected   WAIT    cable and signal present but channel is not selected  ACTIVE   cable and signal present and channel is selected  only one  channel at a time     4 m User selectable icon selected to be displayed on the button  Admin       only  see Section 8 1 10              5 HDMI Video input type  VGA  HDMI  DP  DVI  1280x720p 60 Video resolution  i interlace
53. onics          About    File Device    Input Select   amp  Device 1  Twisted Pair    1 K Label 1  2  i  Label 2  3  1  Label 3  4  N Label 4  5  1  Label 5  6 Label 6  7  1  Label 7  8  1  Label 8    Local    9 Label 9 Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10    10 Ly Label 10    K STEP IN Controller          Admin  Output Select         Log In    s TIMEOUT            1 Label 1  CAT 5    2 Label 1  HOMI    Output Volume    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10       N    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10       o    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10            SS BERRFEERE    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10       a    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10       S    Status TIMEOUT  Priority 10       C     MUTE             Status TIMEOUT  Pricety 10 A    3     8  10     Figure 10  Step In Software Main Window    Table 4  Main Window Features    IC                                     1 Connect Disconnect Button   Click to connect to or disconnect from the device  see Section 8 1 4    2 Selected Input Buttons Click to select an input  The selected input button is highlighted   3 Device 2 Cascaded Inputs of any cascaded devices   Device s    4 Current User Label Indicates which user is currently logged in  see Section 8 1 3    5 Log In Button Click to log in  see Section 8 1 3    6 Inputs Twisted Pair Buttons   Click one of the eight remote Twisted Pair input buttons to select an input   see Section 6 3    7 Local Input Buttons Click one of the two local input buttons to select an input  see  Secti
54. only from the master        Notes             14 12 15NET IP       Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       NET IP NTIP Ethernet Administrator                Set device IP address       Syntax        NET IP sp ip_address cr       Response        nn  NET IP sp ip_address se OK cr tr       Parameters       ip_address     format  XXx XXX XXX XXX       Notes       For proper settings consult your network administrator                waibamboarad   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von    CAMBOARD Electronics       14 12 16NET IP        Command Name    Short Cmd    Command Type Permission       NET IP        NTIP        Ethernet End User          Get device IP address       Syntax        NET IP  cr       Response        nn  NET IP sp ip_address cr tr       Parameters       ip_address     format  xxx xxx xxx xxx where x is decimal digit        Notes             14 12 17 AV       Command Name    Short Cmd    Command Type Permission       AV          Switch End User          Switch Audio and Video       Syntax       HAV sp in gt out  in gt out     cr       Response        nn AV se in gt out  in gt out      cr LF       Parameters       In   input number or  0  to disconnect output    gt    Connection character between in and out parameters    out   Output number or     for all outputs       Notes  Out   1  TP output   Out   2  HDMI output                 www camboard de    Tel  07131  Fax 07131    91120 1Ce inft  6GecaMnibsaracde  911203
55. or machine command performed by keystroke operation  on the front panel or IR remote controller     Device ID  Optional when directly connected to the device   K NET Device ID or MACHINE NUMBER followed by       ex   02  CRLF         Query sign      follows some commands to define a query request     All outputs sign      defines all outputs     Message closing character   CR      For host messages  carriage return  ASCII 13    CRLF     For machine messages  carriage return  ASCII 13    line feed  ASCII 10        Command chain separator character  When a message string contains more than one command  a pipe         character  separates each command     Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored     14 7 Entering Commands    You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCH communications  software  such as HyperTerminal  Hercules  etc  Connect the terminal to the serial   Ethernet  or USB port on the Kramer device  To enter  CR   press the Enter key     LF  is also sent but is ignored by command parser                              For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron  some  characters require special coding  such as   X     Refer to the controller manual        www camboard de Tel  07131 91120 eeinfst amp  eamB  atd de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 8 Bi directional definition       All commands are bi directional  That is  ifthe device receives the code  it will  perform the instruction  an
56. ovide 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 Kramer 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 r
57. rGAMBOARD  E ECHONIGS  aves    e The Panel page  see Section 9 2    e The Audio Volume page  see Section 9 3   e The Priority page  See Section 9 4    e The Settings page  see Section 9 5        9 2 The VP 81SID Panel Page  The VP 81SID Panel page lets you perform operational actions  such as  switching  inputs outputs and locking the front panel buttons   Note  Options that are grayed out indicate insufficient user privileges  see  Section 9 2 1      1 L  Panel       Audio Volume    Priority  int h2 h3 ns ind  Settings    Out 1    O HomouT  O  out    Figure 21  VP 81SID Panel Page  Table 7  VP 81SID Panel Page Features                      1  Page Name Indicates the current page   2   Output Radio Buttons  HDMI and Twisted Pair    Click to select an output  see Section 9 2 2    3   Input Selection  In 1 to In 10  Click to select an input  see Section 9 2 2    4   Currently Selected Input Indicates the currently selected input   5   Lock Button Click to lock the front panel buttons  see Section 9 2 4   6   Log In Log Out Button Click to log on and log out  see Section 9 2 1                 9 2 1 Logging In to the Software  See Section 8 1 1 for a description of authorized users     When security is disabled  see Section 9 5   no user authentication is performed  and all options are available for modification  When security is enabled   authentication is by User or Admin privileges and some options have restricted  access        will amboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboar
58. ressing   Body Delimiter                Command  SP  Parameter_1 Parameter_2       CR        Command String    Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing   Start Address Body Delimiter      device_id  Command_1 CR  Parameterl_1 Parameterl_2       Command_2  Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2       Command_3  Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2            Device Message Format    Start Address Body delimiter   optional     device_id  Message CR LF    Device Long Response    Echoing command     Start Address Body Delimiter   optional     device_id  Command SP  Param  CR LF       Param2      result  CR   Carriage return  ASCII 13   0x0D   LF   Line feed  ASCII 10   0x0A   SP   Space  ASCII 32   0x20        Ww amboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 6 Command Terms       Command  A sequence of ASCII letters   A   Z    a   z  and        Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space     Parameters  A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters   0   9   A   Z   a   z  and some special  characters for specific commands   Parameters are separated by commas     Message string   Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message  starting character and ends with a message closing character    Note  A string can contain more than one command  Commands are separated by a  pipe        character     Message starting character           For host command query          For machine response 
59. s on the page to   e Load and enable Java  e Enable Javascript in your browser    9 1 To Log On to the VP 81SID Web Pages    To log on to VP 81SID Web pages   1  Open your Internet browser   2  Type the unit   s IP number  see Table 11  in the Address bar of your browser             http   192 168 1 39 v        The Loading page appears        mboardide Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    Im Vertrieb VON aiig the v AMBQARD E EGHONIES ac     Kramer Electronics       Loading       To view this page you must     2   Install JAVA     Enable JAVA in your browser     Enable JavaScript in your browser           2009 www kramerelectronics com    Figure 19  The Loading Page  The first time that you run the program  the Warning Security screen appears     Warning   Security    The application s digital signature cannot be verified   Do you want to run the application     Name  K_Applet  Publisher  Kramer Electronics    From  http   192 168 1 39       lw             run if you trust the origin of the application        Y The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source  Only    Figure 20  First Time Security Warning    3  Click Run   The main switching control Home page is displayed which shows a graphical  interpretation of the front panel  see Figure 21      The Web pages let you control the VP 81SID via Ethernet over a LAN  There are  four Web pages        wwW camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    Im Vertrieb VEN ing the v
60. st     effective manner       www camboard de Tel  07131 911201   amp  ir f6 tamboarade    Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics       e HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats   720p  10801  and 1080p  2K and 4K   standard definition formats such as  NTSC or PAL  as well as 480p and 576p     3 3 About HDCP   General Description    The High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection  HDCP  standard developed by  Intel  protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI  connections between two HDCP enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of  copyrighted material  To protect copyright holders  such as movie studios  from  having their programs copied and shared  the HDCP standard provides for the  secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals     3 4 About the Power Connect    Feature    The Power Connect    feature here means that digital Step In Commanders  for  example  the SID DP and SID DVI  do not require an independent power supply  if the distance between the VP 81SID and the Step In Commander does not exceed  50m  164ft   The Power Connect    feature applies as long as the cable can carry  power  For longer distances heavy gauge cable or a power adapter should be used     Note  Analog Step In Commanders  for example  the SID VGA and SID X1  do  require independent power supplies     3 5 Using Twisted Pair Cable    Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our  
61. t CR gt        Factory Reset button  located on the rear    Factory Default Ethernet Values    To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values  power cycle the device while holding in the    panel of the unit                               IP Address  192 168 1 39  Subnet mask  255 255 255 0  Default gateway  192 168 1 1  TCP Port    5000 5000   UDP Port    50000 50000  Maximum UDP Ports  10   Maximum TCP Ports  4       Default EDID    Each input on the VP 81SID is loaded with an EDID detected on output  If no    output EDID is detected  factory default will be used     Monitor  Model name                VP 81SID  Manufacturer Name   KRM  Product Code   4608  Serial Number   16843009  Week of Manufacture   255  Year of Manufacture   2011  EDID Version   1 3        Video Input Definition      Signal Type   Digital  DFP 1 x   Not Compatible        Basic Display Parameters      Max Horizontal Size cm    52  Max Vertical Size cm    32  Gamma Value   2 20        Display Features      Standby Mode   Supported  Suspend Mode   Supported  Active Off Mode   Supported  Display Type   RGB   Color Space   Alternate  Preferred Timing   1st Detail  GTF Timing   Not Supported        Color Characteristics      Red x   0 674  Red y   0 318       sad    Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de    Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb von       Green x   0 188  Green y   0 705  Blue x   0 148  Blue y   0 064  White x   0 313  White y   0 328        Established Timing         720x400 70  v 720x40008
62. thernet port of the VP 81SID to the Ethernet port on your  PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors           This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory  default IP address of the VP 81SID during the initial configuration                         To connect the VP 81SID directly to a PC    1  Using a crossover cable  connect the VP 81SID to the PC via the Ethernet  port on both units    2  On the PC  click Start  gt  Control Panel        wwv camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb vo tetas   AN BOA BD Flesto NICS      3  Double click Network Connections     4  Right click  and from the menu select Properties   The Local Area Connection Properties window appears               Local Area Connection Properties    General   Advanced    Connect using      m8 Intel  82566DC 2 Gigabit Network          This connection uses the following items     M    Client for Microsoft Networks   M a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks  M 1008 Packet Scheduler   M 27 Intenet Protocol  TCP IP                      Install        Uninstall     Properties    Description       Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft  network        Show icon in notification area when connected  Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity                      Cancel    Figure 8  Local Area Connection Properties Window       5  Select Internet Protocol  TCP IP   see Figure 8    Click the Properties butt
63. ting this command  to  eliminate port locking because USB bug in windows  if port was locked anyway  disconnect and reconnect the cable and then  try to open port again         14 12 11LDFW       Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       LDFW Common   Packets Admin                Load new Firmware file       Syntax       Step 1   LDFW sr size cr    Response 1   nn LDFW sr sizesp READY cr   r or  nn LDFW sp ERRnn cr tr  Step 2  If ready was received  send FIRMWARE_DATA       Response 2   nn LDFW sr size se OK cr   r       Parameters       size    Size of firmware data that will send   FIRMWARE DATA   HEX or KFW file in protocol packets  Apendix A        Notes       In most devices firmware data will saved to device flash memory  but device will not update until receiving command     UPGRADE    and restart     P Protocol Packet reference  Appendix A                 waibamboarad   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics             14 12 12LDFPGA  Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission  LDFPGA Common   Packets Admin                Load new FPGA file       Syntax       Step 1   LDFPGA se size se CRC sp IDsp CRC_Check cr    Response 1   nn LDFPGA sr READY ca   r or  nn LDFW sp ERRnn cer tr    Step 2  If ready was received  send FPGA_DATA P    Response 2   nn LDFPGA sr size se OK cr tr       Parameters       size  Size of firmware data that will send    CRC     FPGA CRC   ID     FPGA ID  if there are more tha
64. 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 warranty 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 willdo   Kramer Electronics will  at its sole option  pr
65. to the LOCAL AUDIO INPUT DVI connector    3  Connect an HDMI video source to the LOCAL INPUTS HDMI connector        1 Be sure that the power is switched off to each device before connecting it to your VP 81SID  After connecting all the devices to your  VP 81SID  switch on the power to the VP 81SID  and then switch on the power to each device  2 You do not have to connect all the inputs    3 Any combination of Step In panels and TP transmitters up to a maximum of eight       will amboard de Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb vo Nee 1SAM BOA RD Elestro NIE        4     9     Connect the TP OUT RJ 45 connector to a compatible TP receiver up to 50m   164ft   for example  PT 572      Connect the S PDIF RCA digital audio output to an audio acceptor  for  example  a DAT recorder      Connect the balanced audio 5 pin terminal block  see Section 6 1  to an audio  acceptor  for example  a balanced stereo audio amplifier      Optional    Connect up to ten remote  contact closure input selection switches  to the REMOTE terminal block  see Section 6 2      Optional    Connect the Ethernet RJ 45 TP port directly or via a LAN to a PC  controller     Alternatively  you can connect a PC and or controller to the      _RS 232 port  see Section 6 3       RS 485 port  see Section 6 4    Connect the power cord      Note  When signal sources are disconnected from inputs  signal acceptors  for  example  a projector  may not go into standby mode automatically  We th
66. tons are unlocked        ww camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb vo testing    AM BRA RD Elastro NIE     6 4 2 Setting the RS 485 Bus Termination  Figure 6 illustrates the factory default DIP switch positions           Figure 6  RS 485 Termination DIP switch    DIP switch 1 sets the RS 485 bus termination ofthe VP 81SID  Only the first and  last physical units on the RS 485 bus must be terminated  all others must be  unterminated  Moving the DIP switch up turns the termination off  default    moving the switch down enables the termination     6 4 3 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP 81SID Devices    You can connect up to four VP 81SID devices with operation via RS 232  as  shown in the example in Figure 7  or Ethernet  Connecting four devices provides  37 inputs   To connect up to four VP 81SID devices   1  Connect the RS 232 port  on the first VP 81SID device to the PC  see  Section 6 3    2  Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first device to the RS 485 port  on the second device  and so on for all devices   Connect A to A  B to B  and  Gto G    3  Connect the HDMI LOCAL INPUT on the first device to the HDMI OUT on  the second device  and so on for all devices   4  Set the machine number and termination as follows     The first device is machine number   and the subsequent three devices  are machine numbers 2 to 4  see Section 6 4 1    7 Terminate the first and last devices  that is  terminate machine numbers 1  and 4 
67. validate protocol 3000 connection and to get machine number           wwW camboard de    Tel  07131 9112014 NTWETCINMBONI    Fax 07131 911203       im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics    14 12 2 MODEL           Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       MODEL  Common mandatory End User                Read device model       Syntax        MODEL  cr       Response        nn MODEL sr model_name cr tr       Parameters       model_name     String of printable ASCII chars  up to 19 chars         Notes             14 12 3 VERSION        Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       VERSION  Common mandatory End User                Reset device serial number       Syntax        VERSION  cr       Response        nn VERSION sr firmware_version cr tr       Parameters       firmware_version     Format  XX XX XX XXXX where the digits group are  Major Minor Build Revision             Notes          wah amboardd   Tel  07131 911201ce info camboard de  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAN BOARD  Electronics    14 12 4 SN           Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission       SN  Common mandatory End User                Reset device serial number       Syntax       HSN  cr       Response        nn SN sr serial_number cr tr       Parameters       serial_ number     11 decimal digits  Assign by Kramer factory        Notes       For new products with 14 digits serial we kept only the last 11              14 12 5 NAME        Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permiss
68. ync Width   40  5   H V Image Size mm    488   274  Scanning Mode   Interlace  Stereo   Normal display no stereo  Sync Type   Digital Seperate   H V Sync Polarity   Negative Negative        BK1 Detail Timing5       Pixel Clock MHz    74 250   H V Active   1280   720   H V Blanking   700   30   H V Sync Offset   440   5   H V Sync Width   40 5   H V Image Size mm    488   274  Scanning Mode   Non interlace  Stereo   Normal display no stereo  Sync Type   Digital Seperate   H V Sync Polarity   Positve Positive    Raw Data   02 03 21 71 4D 90 04 03   87 12 01 13 11 07 05 06 22   8F 14 15 23 OF 57 07 83 4F   97 00 00 66 03 OC 00 10 00   9F  80 01 1D 00 72 51 DO 1E   A7 20 6E 28 55 00 E8 12 11   AF 00 00 1E 8C 0A DO 90 20   B7 40 31 20 0C 40 55 00 E8   IBF 12 11 00 00 18 8C OA DO   C7 8A 20 E0 2D 10 10 3E 96   CF 00 E8 12 11 00 00 18 01   D7 1D 80 18 71 1C 16 20  58   DF 28 25 00 E8 12 11 00 00   E7 98 01 1D 00 BC 52 DO 1E   EF 20 B8 28 55 40 E8 12 11   F7 00 00 1E 00 00 00  00 4F   FF       wwWv camboard de Tel  07131 91120 UA NWETIMBSRA Ue  Fax 07131 911203    im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics       14    14 1    Start    14 2    Start    14 3    14 4    14 5    Protocol 3000 Syntax    The Kramer Protocol 3000 lets you control the device from any standard terminal  software  for example  the Windows   HyperTerminal Application      Host Message Format  Address  optional  Body Delimiter  device id  Message  CR   Simple Command    Command string with only one command without add
    
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