USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics
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1. MACHINE DIP1 DiP2 DIP3 DIP4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON OFF 7 ON ON ON OFF 8 OFF OFF 9 OFF OFF ON 10 OFF ON OFF ON 11 OFF ON 12 OFF OFF ON 13 ON OFF ON ON 14 OFF ON ON 15 ON ON ON ON Figure 7 illustrates how to set the DIP switches on four single VS 81SP units which are controlled by one RS 232 port 11 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher DIPSWITCHES RS 232 OUT ERER null modem adapter MACHINE 1 232 OUT FECCEEEA MACHINE 2 00000 0000 Null modem connection 5 cross connection or use null modem adapter 00000 0000 RS 232 IN 47 MACHINE 8 3 R amp 232 OUT B MACHINE 4 Figure 7 DIP switch Settings on 4 VP 81SP Units 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 6 3 2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS For certain applications you may need more than 8 outputs Cascading the outputs enables you to expand the nu2. Set Special Bytes C Level2 Read Set Run Clear File gt Load 1 9500 Figure 18 Atmel Flip Window Connected 11 Click Run As each stage of the operation completes the check box for that stage changes to green When the operation is complete all four check boxes are green and the message Memory Verify Pass appears in the status bar 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 23 Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Gig x Buffer Device Settings Help Operations Flow Buffer Information T89C51RD2 A Mandactid 58 Blank FF t Erase Range 0000 1409 Device 141 o7 Checksum OSFDF1 Device Id 2 c Offset 0000 Device ld 3 FF F Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte i8 Bootloader Ver 24 HEX File 5815 hex Rin 50 Kbytes Device SBV c Serial Number Device SSB pr has Level C Level1 Set Special Bytes C Level 2 in Memory Verify Pass 1 9600 Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 12 Close the Atmel Flip window 13 Turn the POWER switch on the VS 81SP OFF 14 Disconnect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 81SP unit from the null modem adapter 15 Set DIP 9 OFF 16 Set DIP 10 OFF 17 Set DIP 12 OFF 18 Turn the POWER switc
3. and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 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 1 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that 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 you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 6 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher To connect the VS 81SP as shown in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect the input source for example the speaker outputs from a power amplifier to the OUT IN terminal block connectors 2 Connect the IN OUT connectors to the speaker pairs up to eight As an option you can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 222 port see section 6 1 e RS 485 port see section 6 2 Set the DIP switches see section 6 3
4. Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer T
5. 5 Ifrequired connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connector see section 6 4 6 Connect the power cord to the power socket and connect the power cord to the mains electricity Note In a reverse configuration see Figure 3 you can connect up to eight power amplifiers to the IN OUT input connectors and one speaker pair to the OUT IN output connector 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 81SP After connecting your VS 81SP switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 7 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Stereo Audio Amplifier Speakers Speakers Figure 2 Connecting the VS 81SP 1 Amplifier to 8 Speaker Pairs Stereo Audio Stereo Audio Amplifier Amplifier Figure 3 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 Amplifiers to 1 Speaker Pair KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 6 1 6 2 Connecting via RS 232 To connect a PC to the VS 81SP using the null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 81SP to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 81SP without using a null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel po
6. 8 19 20 21 22 Figure 9 Addressing 3 Cascaded VP 81SP Units Speaker Palrs MACHINE 1 MACHINE ADDRESS 3 Last in Daisy v Chains ON amla BAA Speaker Palrs Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 64 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector Connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connector item 8 on the back panel as Figure 10 describes A remote unit can consist of a mechanical switcher with a common wire for ground 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 8 G Figure 10 Connecting a Remote Mechanical Switcher Unit to the VP 81SP You can also connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connectors The example in Figure 11 illustrates how to connect remote contact closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connectors on a set of three looped VS 81SP units 1 The REMOTE terminal block connector has 8 pins plus the G pin 2 The remote unit can have up to 8 buttons for the VS 81SP corresponding to the front panel INPUT SELECTOR buttons 3 Providing control over a distance up to hundreds of meters 15 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 13 14 VP 81SP Unit 3 15 21 22 G Figure 11 Connecting a Remote Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP 81SP Units 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operati
7. BREE MACHINE 1 RARE Rss at SWITCHER 2 CONNECTION MACHINE 2 Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 6 3 DIP switch Settings Configure the VS 81SP by setting the 12 SETUP DIP switches item 7 on the rear panel as Figure 6 and Table 2 define MACHINE FIRMWARE ADDRESS 1 UPGRADE o First Set DIP 1 8 Second Set DIP 9 12 Figure 6 SETUP DIP switches Factory Default for Stand Alone MACHINE 1 1 See Table 3 2 The RS 485 line must also be terminated at the remote controller Refer to the remote controller s user manual for details of how to terminate the RS 485 line on the remote controller 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Table 2 DIP switch Definitions DIP Function 1 4 Set the MACHINE see section 6 3 1 5 7 MACHINE ADDRESS in daisy chain connection see section 6 3 2 8 Last cascaded device 9 11 marked 1 3 on second set Firmware upgrade see section 9 12 marked 4 on second set RS 485 termination see section 6 2 6 3 1 Setting the MACHINE To control a unit via RS 232 or RS 485 each unit has to be identified by its unique MACHINE Set the MACHINE on a VS 81SP unit according to Table 3 A valid MACHINE is from 1 to 15 For a single stand alone machine set as MACHINE 1 Table 3 MACHINE DIP switch Settings
8. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 5 Installing the VS 81SP in a Rack 6 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 6 1 Connecting via RS 232 6 2 Connecting via RS 485 6 3 DIP switch Settings 6 3 1 Setting the MACHINE 6 3 2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS 6 4 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7 Operating the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 7 1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7 2 Using Serial Commands ES Operating via the Infrared Remote Controller 8 Technical Specifications 9 Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware 9 1 Downloading from the Internet 9 2 Connecting a PC to the RS 232 Port 9 3 Installing the Firmware 10 Hex Table 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 ONDA m ee 1 1 1 4 OO N N ee eS O Contents Figures Figure 1 VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions 4 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 81SP 1 Amplifier to 8 Speaker Pairs 8 Figure 3 Connecting VS 81SP 8 Amplifiers to 1 Speaker Pair 8 Figure 4 Connecting a PC Without Using a Null modem Adapter 9 Figure 5 Controlling via RS 485 10 Figure 6 SETUP DIP switches Factory Default for Stand Alone MACHINE 1 10 Figure 7 DIP switch Settings on 4 VP 81SP Units 12 Figure 8 Cascading 3 VP 81SP Unit
9. ON 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Also if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO that was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override 4 0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they ar
10. act the downloaded file to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 6 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 http www kramerelectronics com 3 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only File names are liable to change from time to time 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware 92 Connecting a PC to the RS 232 Port 9 3 To connect a PC to the RS 232 port of the VS 81SP 1 Power VS 81SP OFF 2 Connect a serial cable from the VS 81SP RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port to a PC as explained in section 6 1 3 Do the following according to the sequence below Turn the POWER switch ON Set DIP 9 ON Set DIP 10 ON Set DIP 12 ON Set DIP 11 ON After a few seconds set DIP 11 OFF The front panel buttons may illuminate erratically This is normal and can be ignored Installing the Firmware To install the firmware perform the following steps 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears 1 The screens appearing in this manual are examples of the process The actual screens may differ in their content Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware Figure 12 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 S PHEAE n d FAC Figur
11. amer control software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 P N 95 0104050 3 P N 95 0103050 4 PIN 505 70434010 S 17 Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications The VS 81SP technical specifications are shown in Table 5 Table 5 VS 81SP Technical Specifications INPUT OUTPUT For R 240 Psw 256W for 280 Psw 512W POWER SOURCE 100 240 AC DIMENSIONS 19 x7 x1U W D H WEIGHT 2 0kg 4 4lbs ACCESSORIES Power cord Windows based control software OPTIONS 19 rack mount external remote IR receiver cable Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware The VS 81SP functions by means of a device microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory The latest version of firmware can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site and updated in minutes using the following procedures e Download the file from the Internet see section 9 1 e Connect a PC to the RS 232 port see section 9 2 e Install the latest firmware see section 9 3 Note The firmware upgrade should be carried out by skilled technical personnel Failure to upgrade correctly can cause machine malfunction 9 1 Downloading from the Internet To download the latest file from the Internet 1 Goto our Web site at www kramerelectronics com 2 Selectthe appropriate device from the drop down list 3 Click the appropriate firmware link 4 Click Download File Now 5 Extr
12. an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized
13. e 13 Atmel Flip Window 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware 3 Open the Device Selection window by e Pressing the keyboard shortcut key F2 or e Choosing the Select command from the Device menu or e Pressing the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears Device Selection Device 89 5115 Figure 14 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Device AT89C5115 1 89 5131 89 5132 AT89CS1ED2 89 511 2 89 51102 51 2 Serial Num atescsinc2 89 515 1 5122 T89CS1AC2 4 T89C51CCO1 T89csi1Cco2 89 511 2 89 51 2 TB9CS1RC2 T89C51RD2 5121 Device gt Select Comm OFF Figure 15 Device Selection Window 21 Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware 5 Click OK 6 From the File menu select Load Hex Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help 51415 UZ 2 Save HEX As 297 Bead Configuration File F4 Buffer Information Save Contiguration As Size 63 Kbytes Blank Range 0000 Checksum FBO400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading BEBE HEX File x 5151 Serial Number E ES OFF Figure 16 Loading the Hex 7 T
14. e usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Table 8 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 15 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output which 2 which is to be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is reqd 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller 1 Request second pre
15. fix version 2 Request third prefix 7 remote control name 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s
16. h on the VS 81SP ON Upon initialization the VS 81SP works with the new firmware version KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Table 10 Table Table 6 lists the Hex values which the protocol in section 11 describes in more detail for the VS 81SP Table 6 VS 81SP Hex Table Input OUT IN 1 01 81 8181 IN2 01 82 81 81 IN 3 01 8381 81 INA 01 84 81 81 IN 5 01 8581 81 IN 6 01 86 81 81 N7 01 87 81 81 IN 8 01 88 81 81 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 81SP is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 50 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Note Compatibility with Kramer s Protocol 2000 does not mean that a machine uses all of the commands below Each machine uses a sub set of Protocol 2000 according to its needs Table 7 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 Ni NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 I3 12 H 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 05 04 O2 O1 O0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR M4 M3 M2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ath byte 25 Kramer Protocol 2000 1 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATI
17. he Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the VS 81SP firmware for example VPSISP _VIp2 hex and click Open 8 Open the RS 232 window by pressing the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears 9 Change the COM port settings according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate RS232 LIE 1 Pot CO MESE Baud 9600 Manual Syne Connect Disconnect Figure 17 RS 232 Window 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Upgrading the VS 81SP Firmware 10 Click Connect In the Operations Flow column of the Atmel Flip window Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column ATS9CSIRD2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File VP81SP hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 12 1 File Butter Device Settings S JERAI j Operations Flow Buffer Information T89C51RD2 pee MES Manufact Id 58 Blank FF Erase Range 0000 1409 Device ld 1 oz cre RISE Device ld 2 rc Offset 0000 Device ld 3 FF IV Blank Check No Reset Belors Losding Hardware Byte fis Bootloader Ver 24 HEX File V8818P hex F F Progam Device BSB oo rs Device SBV rc Serial Number E Device 55 Fr Ac C Level C Leveli
18. he machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction 27 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from
19. his equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of N EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment BO Usethe supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 28 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000412 REV 2
20. mber of outputs by looping up to seven units to form a combined speaker switcher with up to 50 speaker pair outputs Table 4 MACHINE ADDRESS DIP switch Settings MACHINE DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF 6 OFF ON ON OFF 7 ON ON ON ON To cascade up to seven identical units e Set the same MACHINE on each unit according to Table 3 e Set the MACHINE ADDRESS and the eighth DIP switch last in daisy chain on each unit that is included in a set according to Table 4 Figure 8 and Figure 9 give an example of how to setup and address a cascade of three VP 81SP units that output to 22 speaker pairs 1 You can also use this procedure for cascading inputs as well as outputs 13 Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher MACHINE 1 MACHINE ADDRESS 1 Speaker Pairs MACHINE 1 MACHINE ADDRESS 2 RAPALA Figure 8 Cascading VP 81SP Units IN OUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 8 7 8 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT Inactive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OUTPUT ved sen 000K OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT IN OUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 6 7 8 OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT 16 17 1
21. memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following t
22. ne in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to OOOO OOOO the underside Step 2 Connect the inputs and outputs see section 6 Speakers Speakers Outputs Stereo Audio Inputs Stereo Audio Amplifier Amplifiar Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 1 If required connect an RS 232 Control Fort RS 485 port and or an IR remote Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see sections 7 472228 Use the SELECTOR buttons to switch the Set the input to the outputs dipswitches Step 6 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control RS 485 or RS 232 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VS 81SP is a bi directional switcher for stereo audio speaker signals on terminal block connectors It can switch any one of eight pairs of input signals to one output pair or one input pair to any one of eight output pairs The VS 81SP has the following features e 8 1 input output stereo connections with bi directional functionality e The ability to cascade up to seven units to increase the number of inputs or outputs e The ability to handle both high impedance 100 70V and low impedance 8 4Q signals e Control from the front panel or via RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial control device as well as via an infrared remote controller or via remote contact closu
23. ng the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 7 Operating the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher You can operate your VS 81SP using e front panel buttons e RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The infrared remote control transmitter 7 1 Using the Front Panel Buttons To choose an input to switch to the output press the appropriate IN OUT SELECTOR button 7 2 Using Serial Commands To operate your device using serial commands you need to install Kramer s control software that can be downloaded from the Kramer Electronics Web zd site For an explanation of all control commands see section 11 7 3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Controller You can use the RC IR2 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert an internal IR connection cable which is required so that the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector can be used Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector To operate your device using the infra red remote controller see the User Manual packed with the remote controller 1 Download Kr
24. rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Operating humidity range 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage humidity range 5 to 95 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
25. re switches To achieve the best performance e Use good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 81SP away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust No operator serviceable parts inside unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit 4 Your VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 For example part number 2535 00025 1 3 Your VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 2 o ELS 8x1 Loudspeaker Switcher 8 815 IN OUTA INIQUT3 Le d Re Le Re OR Figure 1 VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Table 1 VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED illuminates when receiving signal
26. rt on the VS 81SP as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to RIN 3 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 4 Connecting a PC Without Using a Null modem Adapter Connecting via RS 485 You can control the VS 81SP via any RS 485 remote controller or a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface To connect an RS 485 remote controller to two VS 81SP units see Figure 5 1 Connect the RS 485 port on the RS 485 remote controller to the RS 485 ports on the VS 81SP as follows e Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 remote controller to the A PINs on the RS 485 ports of the VS 81SP units e Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 remote controller to the B PINs on the RS 485 ports of the VS 81SP units e If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RS 485 remote controller Connecting the VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 2 Set the SETUP DIP switches on the VS 81SP units as follows see section 6 3 e Set the first VS 81SP unit to MACHINE 1 e Set the second VS 81SP unit to MACHINE 2 and set DIP 12 to ON terminating the RS 485 line EM TERMINATED CONTHOLEER RS 485 il CONNECTION DIPSWITCHES swrenen
27. s 14 Figure 9 Addressing 3 Cascaded VP 81SP Units 14 Figure 10 Connecting a Remote Mechanical Switcher Unit to the VP 81SP 15 Figure 11 Connecting a Remote Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP 81SP Units 16 Figure 12 Splash Screen 20 Figure 13 Atmel Flip Window 20 Figure 14 Device Selection Window 21 Figure 15 Device Selection Window 21 Figure 16 Loading the Hex 22 Figure 17 RS 232 Window 22 Figure 18 Atmel Flip Window Connected 23 Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 24 Tables Table 1 VS 81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions 5 Table 2 DIP switch Definitions 11 Table 3 MACHINE DIP switch Settings 11 Table 4 MACHINE ADDRESS DIP switch Settings 13 Table 5 VS 81SP Technical Specifications 18 Table 6 VS 81SP Hex Table 25 Table 7 Protocol Definitions 25 Table 8 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 26 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS 81SP 8 x Loudspeaker Switcher which i
28. s from the infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 3 IN OUT SELECTOR Buttons Select which output from 1 to 8 to switch from the input 4 OUT IN Terminal Block Connectors Connects to the input source s and the output speaker pair s from 1 to 8 5 RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F Port Connects to the PC or RS 232 remote controller 6 RS 232 OUT 9 pin D sub M Port Connects to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F port of the next unit in the daisy chain 7 SETUP DIP switches DIP switches for setting up the unit 1 to 8 are for setting addresses 9 to 11 for software download and 12 is for RS 485 termination 8 REMOTE Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the remote contact closure switches 9 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 pin may be connected to the shield if required 10 REMOTE IR Opening Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 11 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed Installing the VS 81SP in a Rack 5 Installing the VS 81SP in a Rack This section describes how to install the VS 81SP in a rack Before Installing in a
29. s ideal for e Hi fi retail stores e Public address systems e Home entertainment Each package includes the following items e The VS 81SP 8 x Loudspeaker Switcher e Null modem adapter a power cord and an infrared remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual e Windows based Kramer control software 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 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 21 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machi
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