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1. se Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 To Switcher PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Female DB25 From PC Male DB9 To Switcher PIN 20 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 5 4 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 7 DB25 and PIN 5 DB9 Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 1 The construction of the RS 232 I O includes internal jumpers that allow the VP 128H to require an external null modem or use a generic pin to pin 9 pin cable to a PC with no Null modem adapter 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 5 3 Connecting the VP 128H also RC 1616 via the ETHERNET port To connect the VP 128H also the RC 1616 via the 10 Base TETHERNET port do the following Connect the VP 128H 10 Base T port to the LAN port of your PC or the VP 128H 10 Base T port to the RC 1616 10 Base T port when not using a hub via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 4 and Figure 6 define Table 4 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B Side 2 Side 1 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 Green White 1 Orange White 2 Green 2 Orange 3 Orange White 3 Green White 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Orange 6 Green
2. The following commands as defined in in Table 12 are used to switch between ASCII protocols and Protocol 2000 Table 12 RS 232 Commands for Selecting Different Protocols To Protocol gt Protocol Generic Protocol Sierra Protocol 2000 From Protocol 4 Protocol 2000 0x38 0x80 0x82 0x81 0x38 0x80 0x81 0x81 Generic Protocol A1 lt Enter gt A2 lt Enter gt Sierra Protocol CHANGE HEX CHANGE NORT 10 1 Kramer 2000 Protocol Supported Subset This RS 232 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 No 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 H lo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 04 03 02 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols 1st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTR
3. 4a Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 4b Slide Action Latch Fastens the plug in power supply unit into the frame 1 The front panel when it is detached 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 5 Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher You can control the VP 128H via Its front local panel see section 5 1 RS 232 For example by connecting a PC via the null modem adapter when using the Kramer Control software or other controller if control via RS 232 is required see section 5 2 ETHERNET see section 5 3 The RC 1616 Remote Control see section 6 5 1 Connecting the VP 128H Matrix Switcher Ne a BY This section describes how to connect the VP 128H To connect your VP 128H Matrix Switcher connect the following 1 Connect up to 12 VGA UXGA sources to the 12 HD15F input connectors For example connect a computer graphics source to the INPUT 1 HD15F connector and a laptop graphics source to the INPUT 12 HD15F connector Connect up to 8 HD15F output connectors to up to 8 VGA UXGA acceptors For example connect the OUTPUT 1 HD15F connector to the VGA UXGA acceptor 1 for example a projector and connect the OUTPUT 8 HDIS5F connector to the VGA UXGA acceptor 8 for example a display Connect the Sync reference BNC connectors optional Connect a PC if required to the RS 232 port see section 5 2 Connect
4. Request Ox13 lt setup gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response 0x53 lt setup gt lt value gt lt machine gt Action Saves current audio status to specified setup The Store Audio Status is used to manage audio status in setups Specifying a value of 0 for value will store the existing audio crosspoint status to a specified setup number Specifying a value of 1 for value will delete the current audio information stored in the specified setup This command will overwrite any existing audio settings in the specified setup Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x13 0x85 0x80 0x81 Store current audio status to setup 5 Response From Switcher 0x53 0x85 0x80 0x81 Audio setup 5 stored Recall Audio Status Request 0x14 lt setup gt 0x00 lt machine gt Response 0x46 lt setup gt 0x00 lt machine gt Action Restores audio status from specified setup The Recall Audio Status command loads the audio settings in a specified setup to the current switcher crosspoints Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x14 0x85 0x80 0x81 Recall audio setup 5 Response From Switcher 0x54 0x85 0x80 0x81 Audio setup 5 recalled Set Audio Parameter Request 0x16 lt input output gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response 0x56 lt input output gt lt value gt lt machine gt Action Sets an audio parameter of a specified input output The Se
5. secured with positive latches slide latches or positive leverage long handle ejector inserter devices with built in latching clasps All plug in modules are supported on all four sides The rear panel is recessed 0 7 inches to protect the rear panel connectors from damage 3 Video gain is set by 0 1 resistors 4 Removing the front panel reveals the two major slide in components the main switching module and the plug in power supply unit secured by latches to prevent accidental disconnection in mobile installations KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher e A passive two BNC sync loop useful to ensure deterministic switching e Two VP 128H units can be cascaded Control the VP 128H via the front panel buttons or remotely e By 10 Base T Ethernet or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller 3 2 About the RC 1616 The RC 1616 Remote Control is ideal for sophisticated control from various locations via the Ethernet You can connect up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control panels to one router 256 XY panels and 256 single bus panels 3 3 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical app
6. 7 Brown White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown LS Pair 1 4and5 Pair 1 4and5 Pair 2 3and6 Pair 2 1 and2 Pair3 1and2 Pair3 3and6 Pair4 7and8 Pair 4 7 and8 Figure 6 RJ 45 PINOUT 12 45 78 36 If connecting the VP 128H RC 1616 10 Base T port to the LAN port on a network hub for example to connect multiple RC 1616 panels to one VP 128H and or for a long distance connection or network router use a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 5 defines Table 5 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B Side 2 Side 1 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 Orange White 1 Orange White 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 Green White 3 Green White 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Green 6 Green 7 Brown White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher Figure 7 illustrates how to connect the VP 128H without a remote control panel Laptop Computer Graphics Source Graphics Source Figure 7 Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RC 1616 Remote Control 6 Your RC 1616 Remote Control The RC 1616 Remote Control can be used e With the front panel and rear panel intact see section 6 1 e With the RC 1616 front panel detached see section 6 2 6 1 The RC 1616 with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact Figure 8 Table 6 and Table 7
7. Vid lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Tie specified input to specified output Level 3 Only Request lt input gt lt output gt Response Out lt output gt In lt input gt Aud lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Tie specified input to specified output Level 2 Only Request lt esc gt Q lt input gt lt output gt lt input gt lt output gt lt CR gt Response Out Multi In Multi Al lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Tie specified inputs to specified outputs All levels Request lt input gt Response Out Multi In lt input gt All lt CR gt lt LF gt Action tie specified input to all outputs The Create Ties commands are used to set crosspoints on the switcher at one or more levels Examples 43 Communication Protocols Command Meaning Command To Switcher 1 3 Tie input 1 A amp V to output 3 Response From Switcher Out03 In01 All Output 3 tied to input 1 Command To Switcher lt esc gt Q3 4 3 5 3 6 lt CR gt Command stack switches Response From Switcher Out Multi In Multi All Multiple outputs switched View Ties Gain Mutes and Setups Request Vv lt output gt Response Out lt output gt In lt input gt Vid lt CR gt lt LF gt Action View video output tie Request V v lt output gt Response Out lt output gt In lt input gt Aud lt CR gt lt LF gt Action View audio output tie Request V v lt input gt G Response In lt input gt Aud lt n
8. disable auto save feature The Set Auto Save command is used to disable the saving of switcher status at power down This value is stored in volatile memory At each startup auto set is automatically enabled If bits 3 and 4 are set in the save parameter auto save will be enabled Save Bits Bit 3 1 No Save Bit 4 1 Save Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x2a 0x84 0x80 0x81 Enable Auto Save Response From Switcher 0x79 0x84 0x80 0x81 Auto Save Enabled Execute Loaded Data Request Ox3A lt setup gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response None Action Commits current cached crosspoint information 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols The Execute Loaded Data command is used in conjunction with the Load Video Data and Load Audio Data commands to commit loaded crosspoint information to the actual running status or to a specified setup location Setting the setup parameter to 0 writes cached crosspoint information to running status Value 1 Take 2 Cancel Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Ox3a 0x85 0x81 0x81 Store current cached info to setup 5 Response From Switcher Load Video Data Request Ox3B lt input gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response None Action Cache video crosspoint changes for later execution The Load Video Data comm
9. 1 Use of Generic Machines 10 3 2 Command Details 10 4 Kramer Ethernet Protocol Document 10 4 1 Protocol Overview 10 4 2 Packet Structure OWA NDNWW WWNN pd pi p p jd A U Nem pd pi p pi pd pi pl N AAAA RRR BERR WNNNNE AANSSSSESESSS H amp M mis Contents 10 4 3 Frame Initiated Messages 45 10 4 4 Crosspoint Status Message 45 10 4 5 Keep Alive Message 45 10 4 6 Remote Client Initiated Messages 45 10 4 7 Lock Change 46 10 4 8 Crosspoint Change 46 10 4 9 Volume Increment Decrement 46 10 4 10 Request Crosspoint Status 46 Figures Figure 1 VP 128H Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 2 VP 128H Without the Front Panel 6 Figure 3 VP 128H Local Control Panel 6 Figure 4 VP 128H Front View with Front Panel Detached 6 Figure 5 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 8 Figure 6 RJ 45 PINOUT 9 Figure 7 Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 8 RC 1616 Remote Control 11 Figure 9 RC 1616 Remote Control with its Front Panel Detached 12 Figure 10 Connecting up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control Units to a VP 128H 14 Tables Table 1 VP 128H Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 5 Table 2 VP 128H Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 5 Table 3 VP 128H Front View with Front Panel Detached Features 6 Table 4 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT 9 Table 5 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT 9 Table 6 RC 1616 Remote Control Front Panel Features 11 Table 7 RC 1616 Remote Control Rear Panel Features 12 Table 8 RC 1616 Front V
10. Breakaway Settings command is used to poll either the current breakaway configuration of the switcher or a setup breakaway configuration Specifying a value parameter of 0 requests current audio breakaway setting and a value parameter of 1 requests the follow setting Breakaway switching follow is stored in setups Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Ox0b 0x80 0x80 0x81 Request current breakaway setting Response From Switcher 0x4b 0x80 0x81 0x81 Audio currently in breakaway mode Error Response Request Not Valid Response 0x50 0x00 lt error gt lt machine gt Action Response sent to client from switcher The Error Response is used by the switcher to send error messages to the client An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid The error value can be any of the following values Error 0 Error 1 Invalid Instruction 2 Out of Range 3 Machine Busy Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Response From Switcher 0x50 0x80 0x82 0x81 Out of Range error message 23 Communication Protocols Store Audio Status
11. active status The Setup Recall command is used to recall an existing setup Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x04 0x81 0x80 0x81 Recall setup location 1 Response From Switcher 0x44 0x81 0x80 0x81 Setup location 1 recalled Breakaway Setting Audio follows video Request 0x08 lt command gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response 0x48 lt command gt lt value gt lt machine gt Action Sets breakaway switching behavior The Breakaway Setting runs in two command modes Specifying a 0 for the command parameter gives you value options 0 for Audio Follows Video and 1 for Audio Breakaway Specifying a 1 for the command parameter gives you value options 0 for Follow Mode and 1 for Normal Mode Follow mode is used when several different types of routers RS 422 AES EBU etc will all follow each other not just video and audio units Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x08 0x80 0x80 0x81 Enables Audio follow video mode Response From Switcher 0x48 0x80 0x80 0x81 Audio follow video enabled KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols Request Breakaway Setting Request Ox0b lt setup gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response 0x4b lt setup gt lt response gt lt machine gt Action Request breakaway switching setting The Request
12. and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 19 Communication Protocols 10 1 1 Use of Kramer Machines A router may be represented via the Kramer protocol as a maximum of two machines Based on the largest supported 8 level switcher the levels correspond accordingly Level Machine Function Video Video Audio Audio RGB Mute RGB Mute Audio Levels Audio Levels INIA AJ WIN N N N N N Parameter Terminology Setups Setup 0 refers to the present switcher status Setup 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switchers memory i e those used for store and recall Bi Directional specifies a bi directional command If the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction if the instruction is performed the switcher will use the same codes for its response 10 1 2 Command Details Switch Video Switch Video Crosspoint Request Ox01 lt input gt lt output gt lt machine gt Response 0x41 lt input gt lt output gt lt machine gt Action Set output to input The Switch Video command is used to request that a connection be made Input and output are specified in hexadecimal notation If 0 is specified for output all outputs will be switched to the specified input If 0 is specified for input the specified output will be disconnected Video Mute Bi Directional command example
13. 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 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential
14. controls Level 3 OFF OFF ON ON Video controls Level 3 Audio controls Level 4 ON OFF ON OFF Video controls Level 1 Audio controls Level 3 ON OFF OFF ON Video controls Level 1 Audio controls Level 4 OFF ON OFF ON Video controls Level 2 Audio controls Level 4 ON ON ON OFF Video controls Level 1 and 2 Audio controls Level 3 ON ON OFF ON Video controls Level 1 and 2 Audio controls Level 4 OFF ON ON ON Video controls Level 2 Audio controls Level 3 and 4 ON OFF ON ON Video controls Level 1 Audio controls Level 3 and 4 ON ON ON ON Video controls Level 1 and 2 Audio controls Level 3 and 4 1 Any Audio Video Only Audio Only AFV or separate Audio IN buttons in this situation do not function When a user wants to designate one of the above levels as audio the legend in the switch switches may be changed accordingly 13 Connecting a RC 1616 Remote Control 7 Connecting a RC 1616 Remote Control To connect a single RC 1616 Remote Control do the following Connect the RC 1616 10 Base T port to the LAN see section 5 3 2 Detach the RC 1616 front panel by unfastening the slide action latches see item in Figure 8 and set the dipswitches see section 6 2 1 3 Connect the 9V DC 1A power adapter wall transformer to the 9 V DC socket and connect the transformer to the mains electr
15. define the front and rear panels of the RC 1616 Figure 8 RC 1616 Remote Control Table 6 RC 1616 Remote Control Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 Slide Action Latches Fasten the front panel into the frame 2 VIDEO Button Affects video audio does not switch 3 AUDIO Button Affects audio video does not switch 4 VOLUME Up Button Pressing together with an IN OUT Selector button decreases the level 5 VOLUME Down Button Pressing together with an IN OUT Selector button increases the level 6 IN Buttons Select the VGA XGA input to switch to the VGA XGA output from 1 to 16 7 OUT Buttons Select the VGA XGA output to which the VGA XGA input is switched from 1 to 16 1 It is fully enclosed on all sides 2 inches deep and includes a small processor board that performs the button functions and provides the Ethernet interface 2 When the panel is powered ON this button is OFF Pressing this button will cause that button to latch ON Pressing the same button again will turn off this button If either button is in the ON mode pressing the other button will turn OFF the first button both buttons on is an invalid condition If both buttons are pressed at the same time b
16. gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Decrements audio gain by 1dB The Audio Input Gain and Attenuation commands are used to adjust the audio gains on specified inputs This command is specific to input adjustment and cannot be used to adjust outputs Examples Command Meaning Command To Switcher 1 2G Set input 1 audio gain to 2dB Response From Switcher In01 Aud 02 lt CR gt lt LF gt Audio Gain set to 2dB Command To Switcher 1 2g Set input 1 audio gain to 2dB Response From Switcher In01 Aud 02 lt CR gt lt LF gt Audio Gain set to 2dB Command To Switcher 5 G Increment audio input 5 by 1dB Response From Switcher In05 Aud 03 lt CR gt lt LF gt Audio input 5 incremented 1dB Command To Switcher 5 g Decrement audio input 5 by 1dB Response From Switcher In07 Aud 09 lt CR gt lt LF gt Audio input 5 decremented 1dB Global Setups Request lt setup gt Response Spr lt setup gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Saves current configuration as a setup Request lt setup gt Response Rpr lt setup gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Saves current configuration as a setup Request lt esc gt P lt setup gt lt CR gt lt standard tie commands gt lt esc gt p lt CR gt Response End Write Setup lt setup gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Creates a setup on the fly with supplied user tie commands 41 Communication Protocols G
17. of each audio output 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols 10 4 Kramer Ethernet Protocol Document This section describes the Kramer Ethernet Protocol document 10 4 1 Protocol Overview All communications between the frame and remote clients use the standard UDP protocol and is compatible with off the shelf Ethernet hubs switches 10 4 2 Packet Structure The first byte of the packet payload is the command byte This byte specifies the command type being sent All other bytes if present are modifiers to the command byte and vary between commands The second byte is reserved for future use and is not currently utilized in any existing commands 10 4 3 Frame Initiated Messages The Kramer frame utilizes a single hard coded IP address for all communications with remote clients 172 16 3 254 and communicates on a single port 9995 The frame always transmits as broadcasts using generic messages which can be received and used by all listening remote clients 10 4 4 Crosspoint Status Message Format 0 Unused Output Count Input Count Level Count Flags 1 Flags 2 Level 1 Output 1 Level 1 Output 2 Level 2 Output 1 Level 2 Output 2 The crosspoint status message is a fixed size packet that contains the physical output input and level configuration of the frame as well as the crosspoint information for each output on each level stored within the frame Th
18. to each other connect the BNC connectors By using the same reference to the cameras and to the VP 128H a much cleaner switch will occur because it will happen in the vertical interval 6 That is the front panel or local control panel is blocked off with a blank cover 5 Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher Figure 2 VP 128H Without the Front Panel 4 3 The VP 128H Local Control Panel Detached Front Panel Figure 3 illustrates the front view of the VP 128H local control panel e a Banoo Figure 3 VP 128H Local Control Panel The local control panel connects via a flat cable to the main switching module inside the VP 128H Figure 4 and Table 3 define the front view of the VP 128H after its local control panel is detached 4 amp Figure 4 VP 128H Front View with Front Panel Detached Table 3 VP 128H Front View with Front Panel Detached Features Feature Function 1 Release Latches Fasten the main switching module into the frame 2 9 wire Ribbon Flat Cable with Connects the circuitry on the detached front panel to the main DB9M connectors electronics module 3 Main Switching Module Provides easy accessibility for service and repair 4 Plug in Power Supply Unit Detachable power module with a power switch and slide action latch on the front side and 6 pins on the rear side that transmit power to the power connector see item 3 in Table 2
19. Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x01 0x85 0x88 0x81 Connect video input 5 to output 8 Response From Switcher 0x41 0x85 0x88 0x81 Video input 5 connected to output 8 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols Switch Audio Switch Audio Crosspoint Request 0x02 lt input gt lt output gt lt machine gt Response 0x42 lt input gt lt output gt lt machine gt Action Set output to input The Switch Audio command is used to request that a connection be made Input and output are specified in hexadecimal notation If 0 is specified for output all outputs will be switched to the specified input If 0 is specified for input the specified output will be disconnected Audio Mute Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x02 0x85 0x88 0x81 Connect audio input 5 to output 8 Response From Switcher 0x42 0x85 0x88 0x81 Audio input 5 connected to output 8 Request Video Output Status Request 0x05 lt setup gt lt output gt lt machine gt Response 0x45 lt setup gt lt input gt lt machine gt Action Request status of Output The Request Video Output Status command is used to request the current input connected to a specified output This allows clients to poll the current status of the switcher Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x05 0x80 0x88 0x81 Request vide
20. Kramer Electronics Ltd ah KRAMER USER MANUAL Models VP 128H Matrix Switcher RC 1616 Remote Control Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 3 1 About the VP 128H 3 2 About the RC 1616 3 3 Achieving the Best Performance 4 Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher 4 1 The VP 128H with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact 4 2 The VP 128H Without the Front Panel but with the Rear Panel 4 3 The VP 128H Local Control Panel Detached Front Panel 5 Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 5 1 Connecting the VP 128H Matrix Switcher 3 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 5 3 Connecting the VP 128H also RC 1616 via the ETHERNET port 6 Your RC 1616 Remote Control 6 1 The RC 1616 with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact 6 2 The RC 1616 Front Panel Detached 6 2 1 Setting the Dipswitches 7 Connecting a RC 1616 Remote Control 8 Operating the VP 128H Matrix Switcher 8 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 8 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 8 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 8 2 Switching OUT IN Combinations 8 2 1 Operating in the AT ONCE Mode 9 Technical Specifications 10 Communication Protocols 10 1 Kramer 2000 Protocol Supported Subset 10 1 1 Use of Kramer Machines 10 1 2 Command Details 10 2 Sierra Video Systems SVS RS 232 Compatible Protocol 10 2 1 Command Details I 10 2 2 Command Details II 10 3 Generic Protocol Supported Subset 10 3
21. SB s of the panel s network address This scheme puts a limit of 8 single bus panels that can be set to the same output 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your RC 1616 Remote Control Feature Function A Main Switching Module Provides easy accessibility for service and repair 5 Power Wires The red wire connects to the 9V and the black wire connects to the GND 6 2 1 Setting the Dipswitches You need to set the dipswitches when using more than one RC 1616 remote panel Configure the RC 1616 unit by setting the dipswitches as Table 9 and Table 10 define Table 9 Dipswitch Definitions S2 1 to S2 8 DIP Set as follows S2 1 ON for Single bus operation OFF for XY operation S2 2 S2 3 and S2 4 OFF not in use 2 5 S2 6 S2 7 and S2 8 Select the levels controlled by the panel see Table 10 Table 10 Dipswitch Settings Levels controlled by the Panel S2 5 S2 6 S2 7 S2 8 Levels controlled by the Panel OFF OFF OFF OFF Not a valid situation ON OFF OFF OFF This panel only controls Level 1 OFF ON OFF OFF This panel only controls Level jl OFF OFF ON OFF This panel only controls Level 3 OFF OFF OFF ON This panel only controls Level 4 ON ON OFF OFF Video controls Level 1 Audio controls Level 2 OFF ON ON OFF Video controls Level 2 Audio
22. The high performance VP 128H is rugged easy to service and fits into one vertical space 1U of a standard 19 rack In particular the VP 128H includes e A very reliable modular design without any internal adjustments with a detachable front panel that is fastened into the frame with two front panel hand operated slide action latches The detached front panel can be used as a local control panel by attaching it to the main electronics module within the VP 128H using a 9 wire ribbon flat cable e 12 input and eight output selector buttons e Video bandwidth of 315MHz that ensures transparent VGA XGA performance e DC coupled inputs and outputs e Storing and recalling setup options e The ability to store 10 setups in the control system in Flash e A RGB delayed switching mode with a user selectable delay increment of 500ms for each output ranging from 0 to 3 5 seconds for any output through black for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources e A linear circuit path for the H and V channels to cope with any non standard H and V sync levels 1 You can easily remove the front panel to access all the components from the front without having to remove it from its rack 2 That has many advantages over competing systems that are not modular for example the Mean Time To Repair MTTR using replacement modules would only take a few seconds as opposed to hours for a non modular design All modules are
23. UCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 NO 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 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 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 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 4th BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 M0 1
24. and is used to write a crosspoint change into cache for later recall using the Execute Loaded Data command The input parameter can be a specified input to set 0 Disconnect or can be set to a value of 127 to specify a setup location Depending on the value set for input value is either a video output 0 All Outputs or a setup location Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Ox3b Oxff 0x85 0x81 Load setup 5 video data into cache Response From Switcher Load Audio Data Request Ox3C lt input gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response None Act Action Cache audio crosspoint changes for later execution The Load Audio Data command is used to write a crosspoint change into cache for later recall using the Execute Loaded Data command The input parameter can be a specified input to set 0 Disconnect or can be set to a value of 127 to specify a setup location Depending on the value set for input value is either an audio output 0 All Outputs or a setup location Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Ox3c Oxff 0x85 0x81 Load setup 5 audio data into cache Response From Switcher 27 Communication Protocols Define Machine Request 0x3D lt command gt lt options gt lt machine gt Response 0x7D lt command gt lt response gt lt machine gt Action Gets machine physical configurat
25. as their source when disconnecting is not possible If output locks are supported all output locks are removed by this command This command can take several seconds to execute depending on the size of the switch matrix and therefore the OK response at the end of the command string could be quite late In order to help ensure that this command isn t accidentally executed it requires four additional characters following the C character to spell out the word CLEAR in full For example the command CLEAR 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols would clear the matrix and when finished the following response would be generated FEOQKI S lt CR gt This command only clears the crosspoint settings Any data stored in the setup memory space or the values from the audio gains are not changed by this command In order to clear or reset these values the following additional types or clear commands are used Config Configure Matrix Request CONFIG1234 00 ti l fl f2 The Configuration command is protected with a four digit password 1234 in the above example is a placeholder The command tells the software the size of the switching matrix the number of levels and several special functions such as the assignment of levels used for RGB muting and audio gain controls Like the clear commands explained above the configure command must begin with the six letters CONFIG upper or lower c
26. ase and without spaces between the letters The present software will accept output values from 1 to 64 00 and input values from 2 to 64 ii and level values up to 8 D f1 and f2 are eight bit 0 255 flag values that can be used to define special system operations They are normally sent as 000 and 000 The Config command must have all six arguments in order to affect a change in the router configuration Note changing the router configuration with this command does not change the contents of the non volatile memory that stores the router s current state or the contents of the setup registers Most routers are based on an eight level scheme When the configuration flags are both set to 000 and 000 the eight levels are used as follows Level 1 First video level If the router is an RGBHV router this level is used for RGBHV Level 2 Second video level This video level can be another RGBHV level or it can be composite video or SDI video etc Level 3 First stereo audio level The crosspoint hardware will switch left and right channels together as one level Level 4 Second stereo audio level The crosspoint hardware will switch left and right channels together as one level Level 5 Used to effect RGB mute switching in conjunction with Level 1 Level 6 No assignment can be used as a video or audio channel as needed Level 7 Used in conjunction with level 3 to effect remote control of audio levels Level 8 Used in conjunction
27. away To set the Breakaway option 1 Press either the AUD ONLY for audio control only or the VID ONLY for video control only button 2 Ifthe AUD ONLY button illuminates switching relates to audio 3 Ifthe VID ONLY button illuminates switching relates to video 1 To turn both buttons VID ONLY and AUD ONLY off press both buttons at the same time 15 Operating the VP 128H Matrix Switcher 8 2 Switching OUT IN Combinations To switch an input to an output do the following 1 Press an OUTPUT SELECTOR button The button lights 2 Press an INPUT SELECTOR button The button lights 8 2 1 Operating in the AT ONCE Mode The VP 128H only operates in the AT ONCE mode that is there is no CONFIRM mode option and pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately 1 If the selected output is locked the lamp in the output button flashes and the correct input status is tallied via the input select button 2 This button operates in the one out of n mode When a button is pressed the previous button is cleared and the new selection is latched and tallied 3 When an output is selected the current state of the corresponding input is tallied in the appropriate button If the source is a breakaway a flashing lamp indicates the audio selection If the output being controlled is locked pressing the input select button has no affect 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Te
28. bal Response From Switcher Vmt1 All video muted Audio Mute Commands Request lt output gt 1Z Response Amt lt output gt I1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Mutes specified output audio audio off 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols Request lt output gt 0Z Response Amt lt output gt 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Disables Mute specified output audio audio on Request lt output gt Z Response lt on off gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Request audio mute state of a specified output Request lt on off gt Z Response Amt 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Mutes un mutes all audio outputs Controls muting and un muting video outputs Examples Command Meaning Command To Switcher 2 1Z Mute output 2 audio audio off Response From Switcher Amt2 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Output 2 audio off Command To Switcher VZ Mute all audio global Response From Switcher Amtt All audio muted Create Ties Request lt input gt lt output gt Response Out lt output gt In lt input gt All lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Tie specified input to specified output All levels Request lt input gt lt output gt amp Response Out lt output gt In lt input gt RGB lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Tie specified input to specified output Level 1 Only Request lt input gt lt output gt Response OutOut lt output gt In lt input gt
29. chnical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 11 includes the technical specifications Table 11 Technical Specifications of the VP 128H INPUTS 12 analog red green blue signals 0 7 Vpp 759 H amp V syncs TTL level on HD15F connectors The H and V channels are not TTL they are linear OUTPUTS 8 analog red green blue signals 0 7 Vpp 759 H amp V syncs TTL level on HD15F connectors The H and V channels are not TTL they are linear MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 1 5V BANDWIDTH 3qdB 315MHz Fully Loaded DIFF GAIN lt 0 06 DIFF PHASE lt 0 17 deg K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO 60dB weighted to 5MHz CROSSTALK all hostile gt 45dB 150MHz CONTROLS 24 front panel switches RS 232 COUPLING DC POWER SOURCE 90 240VAC 47 63Hz 120mA AC DIMENSIONS 48 3cm x 30 5cm x 4 5cm 19 inch x 12 inch x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 5 5 kg 12 2 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Control software 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Communication Protocols 10 Communication Protocols The VP 128H is compatible with the Kramer 2000 Protocol Supported Subset see section 10 1 the Sierra Video Systems SVS RS 232 Compatible Protocol see section 10 2 and the Generic Protocol Supported Subset see section 10 3 as well as with the Ethernet Protocol Document see section 10 4
30. command is precluded by an Audio Parameter Settings command used to set further properties for this command Use the table below for value options Value 0 Increase Output 1 Decrease Output 2 Increase Left Output 3 Decrease Left Output 4 Increase Right Output 5 Decrease Right Output 6 Increase Input 7 Decrease Input 8 Increase Left Input 9 Decrease Left Input 10 Increase Right Input 11 Decrease Right Input Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x18 0x85 0x80 0x81 Increase output value on output 5 Response From Switcher 25 Communication Protocols Audio Parameter Settings Request Ox2A lt input bits gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response None Action Set Parameters for the next command The Audio Parameter Settings command is used to provide further information for the Request Audio Parameter Increase Decrease Audio Parameter and Set Audio Parameter commands Use the table below for input bit and value options Input Bits 0 0 Input 1 Output 1 1 Left 2 1 Right Value 0 Gain Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Ox2a 0x86 0x80 0x81 Selected Gain on left amp right input Response From Switcher Set Auto Save Request 0x39 lt save gt 0x00 lt machine gt Response 0x79 lt save gt 0x00 lt machine gt Action Enable
31. 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 DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine DO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 47 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O 2 lt me Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000024 REV 3
32. d determines the number audio channels The default sequences across each line of the status message is Output number comma left level comma right level lt CR gt Then Input number comma left level comma right level lt CR gt At the beginning of the first line the router sends an asterisk and after the last line the router sends an exclamation The example above is for a typical system with one stereo audio path For systems with more than one stereo audio path each line within the list will have the next channel s left and right gains and so on for whatever number of channels the system may have The audio level is a number from 0 to 255 When a system with no audio gain registers is queried by the SA command the router may respond with which indicates that there is no data 37 Communication Protocols U Automatic Output Change Reporting On Off Request U 01112 Response none Action Turn automatic output change reporting off or on The command U turns on or off the automatic sending of output change reports The command letter must be followed by either a number 0 1 or 2 to specify the new automatic change report state as follows 0 Automatic output change reporting is turned off 1 or 2 Automatic output change reporting is turned on and crosspoint change commands immediately report changed Output change reports are automatic messages sent to the host whenever a
33. e MSB is utilized on the first level outputs to detect the lock state for each corresponding output A binary one indicates the output is locked 10 4 5 Keep Alive Message Format 1 The frame will broadcast a keep alive message every 1 2 seconds providing remote panels with a mechanism to detect the presence absence of a frame on the network 10 4 6 Remote Client Initiated Messages For the purpose of this document a remote client represents any Ethernet enabled device interacting with the frame using Ethernet This includes but is not limited to hardware XY Single Bus panels or 3rd party control packages 45 Communication Protocols 10 4 7 Lock Change Format 0x02 Unused Output Locked Each output has an associated lock state which is a logical bit used by single bus remote panels to disable front panel input selection The lock affects all levels so only the output is required to set the lock Set the Locked byte to 0 for unlock or 1 for locked 10 4 8 Crosspoint Change Format 0x03 Unused Output Input Level s The crosspoint change command can be used to switch a specified output to a specified input on one or more levels The levels are bitwise meaning that bit 1 represents level and bit 2 represents level 2 After receiving this message the frame will automatically broadcast an updated crosspoint status update message to all remote clients 10 4 9 Volume Increment Decre
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35. flag values the M command may require the inclusion of which level is being controlled S Status Inquiry for Crosspoints Request S The command S requests that matrix status information be returned to the host The reply from the router to the host is with a list of all outputs and all inputs connected to the outputs The number of lines of data in the list is equal to the number of outputs as set up by the Configuration command explained later The number of columns in the list is also set by the Configuration command The configuration command determines the number of levels 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols The default sequences across each line of the status message is Output number comma level I input number comma level input number comma lt CR gt At the beginning of the first line the router sends an asterisk and after the last line the router sends an exclamation SA Status Inquiry for Audio gains Request SA The command SA requests the status information for all audio gain values be returned to the host The reply from the router to the host is with a list of all output and all input gain values The number of lines of data in the list is equal to the number of outputs plus the number of inputs as set up by the Configuration command explained later The number of columns in the list is also set by the Configuration command The configuration comman
36. g On Off 2 Query R Error messages Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a group called a command string A command string can contain zero or more commands limited only by the size of the receive buffer of the router A command string consists of a leader asterisk character zero or more commands and a trailer character an exclamation mark When a command string is received it is not acted upon until the final trailer character of the command string is received At that time the routing switcher executes the commands within the string The protocol uses only 7 bit ASCII characters The 8th bit of received characters is treated as if it is 0 Alphabetic characters within the command string may be in either upper case or lower case letters The router always sends upper case characters When sending commands to the router SPACE characters are optional but if used should only appear before and after each individual command and NOT embedded within an individual command 1 A Kramer Electronics company 29 Communication Protocols Just before the router begins executing a command string it sends a leader character asterisks to the host As it executes the commands some commands call for a response back to the host Many of these strings contain lt CR gt characters within the string in order to make the message more human readable when viewed as raw data as would be the case when em
37. hen trigger salvo register C When the register is triggered this means that the connect commands stored in it take effect When the Updates mode is turned on and a salvo connect sequence is triggered the only reply is as noted above If the command TB D180 TC Is sent to the router instead two full crosspont status messages will be sent Each with its own and delimiters If setup C contains changes to setup B the two status reports will indicate both switch changes to the same output buses A A Command Audio Gain Control The A commands are used to change the audio input or output gain values The gain values can be set to an absolute value incremented up or down In a A command the A must be followed by an I or O to designate input or output then the number of that input or output followed by a comma Then a L or R to designate left or right This combination is then either followed by a U to indicate increment up one step a D to indicate increment down by one step or a number between 0 and 255 indicating the absolute value of the gain Where 127 is unity gain 0 is mute or minimum gain and 255 maximum gain Like all other commands the A command either ends with a lt CR gt or it can be strung in a multiple command string which may include multiple gain settings executed in a stack and load sequence Example AT2 L150 means Input 2 left channel set to a gain of 150 Or AO4 LD means dec
38. icity You can connect up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control units to a single VP 128H Matrix Switcher via the Ethernet see Figure 10 Ethernet LAN RC 1616 Remote Control 2 RC 1616 Remote Control 512 Figure 10 Connecting up to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control Units to a VP 128H 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 128H Matrix Switcher 8 Operating the VP 128H Matrix Switcher Operate your VP 128H via e The front panel buttons e Remotely by 10 Base T Ethernet and or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Remotely from any one of up to 512 RC 1616 remote control panels 8 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option The VP 128HA is a 2RU form of the VP 128H with audio and has a 25 pin connector which is used to link frames together When using the VP 128HA You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels the audio will follow the video or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 8 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option The VP 128HA operates in the Audio follow video AFV mode when the VID ONLY and the AUD ONLY buttons are both off 8 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option When the video and audio sources are different the audio input lamp flashes ON and OFF to indicate break
39. iew with Front Panel Detached Features 12 Table 9 Dipswitch Definitions S2 1 to S2 8 13 Table 10 Dipswitch Settings Levels controlled by the Panel 13 Table 11 Technical Specifications of the VP 128H 17 Table 12 RS 232 Commands for Selecting Different Protocols 18 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 350 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 128H Matrix Switcher and or RC 1616 Remote Control The VP 128H Matrix Switcher is ideal for the following typical applications e Switching between up to 12 VGA computer inputs and up to eight VGA display outputs in which the use of native HD15 connectors for the inputs and outputs eliminates the need for awkward HD15 to BNC breakout cables The entire VP 128H is only 1RU high compared to 3RU that would be required if the unit were built with BNC connectors on its rear panel e Any professional system requiring outstanding value in a 12x8 matrix The RC 1616 Remote Control is ideal for sophisticated control from various locations via the Ethernet You can connect up
40. ion information The Define Machine command is used to request information about a specified machine s physical configuration See command and options below for specific configuration information Command 1 Number of inputs 2 Number of outputs 3 Number of setups Options 1 For video 2 For audio Command Meaning Command To Switcher Ox3d 0x81 0x82 0x81 Requests the number of audio inputs Response From Switcher 0x7d 0x81 0x90 0x81 16 inputs KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols 10 2 Sierra Video Systems SVS RS 232 Compatible Protocol Target hardware application the protocol is designed to be compatible with most existing applications that have driven the RS232 port on SVS routers In some cases commands have been shortened and should be compatible with all SVS external drivers The protocol only uses one command format to set crosspoints on format to load setups and one for the structure of all reply messages 10 2 1 Command Details I Clear Clear Matrix Config Configure system requires 4 digit password Change Change from this protocol to another protocol X Connect Crosspoint D Delay Vertical Sync Intervals P Setup a Salvo Connect Sequence T Trigger a Salvo Connect Sequence A Audio gain controls M RGB Mute switching time S Status Inquiry U Automatic Output Change Reportin
41. ion of the switcher by a front panel or remote panel interface Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher Response From Switcher RGB Delay Request lt delay gt lt output gt D Response Out lt output gt Dly lt delay gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Sets the RGB interval for switches on a specified output RECONFIG lt CR gt lt LF gt Manual status change The RGB Delay command is used to set a delay in seconds from 0 to 10 in 5 second increments Examples Command Meaning Command To Switcher 7 13D Set 3 5 second delay on out 13 Response From Switcher Out13 DlyO7 lt CR gt lt LF gt 3 5 second delay on out 13 Command To Switcher 13D Request delay on out 13 Response From Switcher Out 13 DlyO5 lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 5 second delay on out 13 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols Audio Input Gain and Attenuation Request lt input gt lt gain gt G Response In lt input gt Aud lt dB Value gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Sets audio gain to a positive value Request lt input gt lt gain gt G Response In lt input gt Aud lt dB Value gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Sets audio gain to a negative value Request lt input gt G Response In lt input gt Aud lt dB Value gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Increments audio gain by 1dB Request lt input gt g Response In lt input gt Aud lt dB Value
42. ith the T command see below It must be followed by a register letter from A to Z giving the register into which the connect sequence is to be stored followed by zero or more connect commands followed by a tilde character For example the command PB X2 5 0 x1 7 0 says that two connect commands output 2 to input 5 AFV and output 1 to input 7 AFV are to be stored into salvo register B i e register 2 The connect commands do not take effect until the register is triggered using the T command below The contents of each setup register is determined by one message string If a second string is sent to the same register the first message is ignored and overwritten by the second message To clear a setup the host can send PB The tilde in the above examples is for compatibility with existing SVS drivers It may be omitted if desired without causing errors Likewise the spaces in the above command string examples may be omitted 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols T Trigger a Salvo Connect Sequence Request T reg Response OK lt CR gt Action Trigger a list of connect commands stored in a salvo register The command T is used to trigger a previously set up salvo set using the P command above It must be followed by a register letter from A to Z For example the command TB D180 TC says to trigger salvo register B delay 180 sync intervals t
43. liances and position the VP 128H RC 1616 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher The VP 128H Matrix Switcher can be used e With the front panel and rear panel intact see section 4 1 e Without the front panel the front panel is blocked off but with the rear panel intact see section 4 2 e With the VP 128H front panel detached which functions as a local control panel see section 4 3 4 1 The VP 128H with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel Intact Figure 1 and Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP 128H Matrix Switcher 1 Connect video with sync to either BNC If desired use the second BNC to loop the signal to another device 2 Ethernet control will allow more powerful panels to store in the panel setup and recall schemes that are tailored to the configuration of the panels controls An entire router configuration can be sent to the router from the panel in under one millisecond 3 The same switch assemblies and metalwork that make up the front panel are used on the remote control panel You can connect up to 512 remote control panels to one router 256 XY panels and 256 single bus panels 3 Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher a a ours ours ours ours ourz ours A ETETE wT Wiz OUTPUT7 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 1 INPUT 11 INPUT 9 INPUT7 INPUT 5 INPUT 3 INPUT 1 OUTPUTS OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 2 INPUT 12 INPUT 10 INPUT 8 INPUT 6 INPUT 4 INPUT 2 Figu
44. lobal setups store and recall the current status of the switcher Examples Command Meaning Command To Switcher lt esc gt P14 lt CR gt Start recording setup 14 Response From Switcher Write Setup 14 Ready lt CR gt lt LF gt Started recording Command To Switcher 1 3 A amp V input 1 tied to out 3 Response From Switcher 7 8 Vid input 7 tied to out 8 Command To Switcher lt esc gt p lt CR gt Done Recording Response From Switcher End Write Setup 14 lt CR gt lt LF gt Saved Setup 14 Command To Switcher lt esc gt lt CR gt Recalls the setup Response From Switcher Rpr14 lt CR gt lt LF gt Recalled setup 14 Video Mute Commands Request lt output gt 1B Response Vmt lt output gt I1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Mutes specified output video video off Request lt output gt OB Response Vmt lt output gt 0 lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Disables Mute specified output video video on Request lt output gt B Response lt on off gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Request video mute state of a specified output Request lt on off gt B Response Vmtl1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Mutes un mutes all Video outputs Controls muting and un muting video outputs Examples Command Meaning Command To Switcher 2 1B Mute output 2 video video off Response From Switcher Vmt2 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Output 2 video off Command To Switcher 1 B Mute all video glo
45. ment Format 0x06 Unused Modifiers Index The volume increment decrement command adjusts an input or output audio gain up or down by one step on the left right or both sides The lower 4 bits of the modifiers byte is used to set all parameters of the command see below The index byte is the input or output number to adjust Modifier Bits 0x01 1 Input 0 Output 0x02 1 Adjust Left 0 Don t Adjust Left 0x04 1 Adjust Right 0 Don t Adjust Right 0x08 1 Increment Gain 0 Decrement Gain 10 4 10 Request Crosspoint Status Format 0x04 The request crosspoint status message is a single byte command which forces the frame to immediately broadcast a crosspoint status message 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty I Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a deal
46. mmunication Protocols Level 1 Video crosspoint control Level 2 Audio crosspoint control Level 3 RGB Mute Level 4 Audio levels X Connect Crosspoint Request X out in lvl Response OK or an Update message when updates are turned on Action Make a connection to an output on a level The command X is used to request that a connection be made It must be followed by an output number a comma an input number a comma and a level number s For example the command X24 13 2 says that a connection is to be made between output 24 and input 13 on level 2 If the level number is specified as 0 this means that the connection is to be made on all levels AFV For example the command X8 3 01 says that a connection is to be made between output 8 and input 3 on all levels The above structure of the x command is 100 compatible with all SVS routers Expanding on this this protocol can address more than one level identity in a single message For example X68 3 2 3 4 Tells the router to switch output 8 to input 3 on levels 2 3 and 4 while leaving level 1 unchanged Or X8 3 2 3 4X8 7 1 Tells the router to switch output 8 to input 3 on levels 2 3 4 and to switch level to input 7 D Delay Vertical Sync Intervals Request D numsyncs Response OK lt CR gt Action Delay a number of vertical sync intervals The command D is used to delay before continuing executi
47. n output s crosspoint status i e connected source is change via either the local control panel or via some other port such as Etherent Changes are reported in the same structure as described for the S command except there may be fewer lines to the report For example the command kU TI turns on automatic output change reporting The format of crosspoint reporting is the same for U S and messages 2 Query command Request X5 Response 5 3 3 3 3 lt CR gt Action The status of the previous command is requested The Query can be added in a command string to cause a response back to the host with selected status information The command can be placed in a shortened X command as illustrated bellow to give the status of a single output EMS 2 The command can be put at the end of a valid X command to give the status of a switch after it is made Such as X5 4 1 In which case the response will confirm that that the above crosspoint selection has been effected Or it can be used multiple times in a command string X6 X5 4 1 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols Is responded to with two messages that will report the status of output 6 and then output 5 PA 21 Will cause a response string in the same format as used for an S command response except the data reported is the contents of a setup register A rather than a the status of the current crosspoi
48. nt configuration These messages may only contain as many lines of configuration information as stored in the setup register and the order presented is the order in which they have been loaded into the setup E Error messages from the router to the host command Response EI lt CR gt The router produces a number of possible error messages They are El means invalid command other than the specific errors listed below E2 means invalid input number E3 means invalid output number E4 means invalid configuration password E5 means invalid level number E6 through E9 reserved for future use 39 Communication Protocols 10 3 Generic Protocol Supported Subset This RS 232 communication protocol uses a default data rate of 9600 baud 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 10 3 1 Use of Generic Machines A router may be represented via the Kramer protocol as a maximum of two machines Based on the largest supported 8 level switcher the levels correspond accordingly Level Function 1 Video Crosspoint 2 Audio Crosspoint 3 RGB Mute 4 Audio Levels 10 3 2 Command Details Reconfig Router Manual Reconfiguration Indicator Request None Response RECONFIG lt CR gt lt LF gt Action Indicates manual router crosspoint change has been performed via an interface other than the serial client RECONFIG is a switcher initiated message indicating that a user has adjusted the current configurat
49. o input on output 8 Response From Switcher 0x45 0x80 0x85 0x81 Video input 5 is connected Request Audio Output Status Request 0x06 lt setup gt lt output gt lt machine gt Response 0x46 lt setup gt lt input gt lt machine gt Action Request status of Output The Request Audio Output Status command is used to request the current input connected to a specified output This allows clients to poll the current status of the switcher Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x06 0x80 0x88 0x81 Request video input on output 8 Response From Switcher 0x46 0x80 0x85 0x81 Video input 5 is connected 21 Communication Protocols Setup Save Store Delete Video Status Request 0x03 lt setup gt lt options gt lt machine gt Response 0x43 lt setup gt lt options gt lt machine gt Action Saves or deletes a Setup The Setup Save command can be used to either save a setup based on the current switcher status or to erase an existing setup Options 1 Save 0 Delete Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x03 0x81 0x81 0x81 Save current status to setup location 1 Response From Switcher 0x43 0x81 0x81 0x81 Setup Recall Request 0x04 lt setup gt 0x00 lt machine gt Response 0x44 lt setup gt 0x00 lt machine gt Action Recalls a setup to the
50. on of the commands that follow It must be followed by a number giving the number of vertical sync intervals by which to delay If the number is 1 the delay will be 33 Communication Protocols to the VERY NEXT vertical sync interval If the number is 0 no delay occurs The number must be no larger than 255 Note that this command will also delay the time at which the remaining command responses and the trailer character are returned to the host For example the command X1 5 0 D200 D100 X1 6 0 S says that input 5 is to be connected to output 1 on all levels then a delay of 300 200 100 sync intervals is to occur then input 6 is to be connected to output 1 on all levels then a status response is to be returned Note the spaces shown in the string above are optional It is generally recommended that the host computer be responsible for timing the initiation of commands rather than using this command to do the job The host computer can simply send the appropriate commands at the appropriate times The P and T commands described below can aid in ensuring that lengthy connect sequences aren t delayed due to the time it takes to send them to the router P Setup a Salvo Connect Sequence Request P reg connect connect Response OK lt CR gt Action Store a list of connect commands in a salvo register The command P is used to set up a salvo which is a series of connect commands for later execution w
51. oth buttons turn OFF AFV and then re selecting the desired button is required to turn ON that mode When the video and audio sources are different the audio input lamp flashes on and off to indicate breakaway 3 The VOL UP button takes precedence over the VOL DOWN button if both are pressed The VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons illuminate when pressed but do not cause the Input Selector or Output Selector buttons to illuminate 11 Your RC 1616 Remote Control Table 7 RC 1616 Remote Control Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 9V DC 1A Connector 9V DC connector for powering the unit 2 Ethernet 10 Base T Port Connects to the LAN used for remote panels and other types of Ethernet control 6 2 The RC 1616 Front Panel Detached The detached RC 1616 front panel connects via a flat cable to the main switching module inside the RC 1616 Figure 9 and Table 8 define the RC 1616 with its front panel detached Oo l inane y ca q 3 W i LA h Figure 9 RC 1616 Remote Control with its Front Panel Detached Table 8 RC 1616 Front View with Front Panel Detached Features Feature Function 1_ 9 wire Ribbon Flat Cable Connects the circuitry on the detached fron
52. re 1 VP 128H Matrix Switcher KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 128H Matrix Switcher Table 1 VP 128H Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 Slide Action Latches Fasten the front panel into the frame 2 OUT Selector Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched from 1 to 8 3 IN Selector Buttons Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 12 Table 2 VP 128H Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 RS 232 DB 9F Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller 2 Slow Blow Fuse 20x5mm 0 5A slow blow fuse 3 Power Connector AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 4 Ethernet 10 Base T Port Connects to the LAN 5 REF SYNC BNC Connector When connected unit switches in vertical interval 6 REF SYNC BNC Connector When connected unit switches in vertical interval 7 VGA XGA Video INPUTS Connects to the VGA XGA video inputs 1 to 12 8 VGA XGA Video OUTPUTS Connects to the VGA XGA video outputs 1 to 8 4 2 The VP 128H Without the Front Panel but with the Rear Panel You can purchase configure and operate the VP 128H without a front panel as Figure 2 illustrates when operating the VP 128H via a remote panel RS 232 control or 10 Base T Ethernet control 1 These buttons operate in the one out of n mode When one of these buttons is pressed the pre
53. rease the gain of output 4 left channel by 1 256th 35 Communication Protocols Changes in audio gains are NOT reported when Updates is turned on Doing so would cause the router to send to the host long strings as panel operators turned up and down the volume The query command works for the A commands in the same way it operates on the X commands When the configuration message flags are both set to 000 the action of these gain commands is upon the audio channel connected to hardware level 3 and effected via level 7 If there is more than one level with variable audio possibly levels three and four then a different configuration flag configuration if required and the A command must specify which audio path levels are being addressed M Command RGB Mute delay Purpose The M command is used to set the delay time for RGB mute switching It can be set to a different value for each output This parameter is stored in non volatile memory when the power is turned off It is not stored in the individual setup registers Example M 3 5 means switching on output bus 3 will have a 2 5 second mute delay The delay is in increments of 1 2 second A value of 0 means there is no RGB delay mode and the RGBHV channels all switch together to the new source Like the A command the M command with configuration flag values 000 000 operates levels 1 and 5 to achieve control of the RGB and HV channels For other configuration
54. t Audio Parameter command is used to directly set a parameter on an input or output This command is precluded by an Audio Parameter Settings command used to set further properties for this command Bi Directional command example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x16 0x85 Oxff 0x81 Sets Audio Gain to 127 on in out 5 Response From Switcher 0x56 0x85 Oxff 0x81 In out 5 has a value of 127 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocols Request Audio Parameter Request 0x19 lt input output gt 0x00 lt machine gt Response 0x59 lt input output gt lt value gt lt machine gt Action Request an audio parameter of a specified input output The Request Audio Parameter command is used to retrieve a parameter on an input or output This command is precluded by an Audio Parameter Settings command used to set further properties for this command Example Command Meaning Command To Switcher 0x19 0x85 0x00 0x81 Request audio parameter for in out 5 Response From Switcher 0x59 0x85 Oxff 0x81 In out 5 has a value of 127 Increase Decrease Audio Parameter Request Ox18 lt input output gt lt value gt lt machine gt Response None Action Increases or decreases a specified audio parameter The Increase Decrease Audio Parameter command is used to adjust input or output values on the left right or both audio channels This
55. t panel to the main with DB9M connectors electronics module 2 Dipswitches first set 1 to 8 is Set the panel s network address by default set to OFF named S1 1 to S1 8 3 Dipswitches second set 1 to Determine the single bus or the XY operation as well as the video and 8 is named S2 1 to S2 8 audio control levels see section 6 2 1 1 Each output can be muted independently and can be set to a delayed switch through black with a user selectable delay increment for each output 2 Connect to an external desk top universal AC input power supply 3 Slide in units held in place by latches to prevent accidental disconnection in mobile installations 4 You can access the dipswitches without removing the unit from its rack as they are located inside the panel You can access them by unfastening the front panel via the slide action latches item 1 in Figure 8 5 These dipswitches have a dual purpose There are two groups of 256 network addresses 512 in total When the panel type is XY S1 to S8 select network addresses 1 to 256 When the panel type is Single bus determined by the setting of S2 1 refer to section 6 2 1 S1 through S5 serve a dual purpose S1 through S5 select the OUTPUT bus controlled by that panel and S1 through S5 select the 5 LSBs of network address 257 through 512 When the scan determines that the panel is a single bus type panel S1 6 S1 7 and S1 8 are the three M
56. the ETHERNET port if required see section 5 3 Connect the power cord 1 As the example in Figure 7 illustrates 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 128H After connecting your VP 128H switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 When less than 8 outputs are required connect only those outputs of the VP 128H and leave the other outputs unconnected 4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Connecting a VP 128H Matrix Switcher 5 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC You can connect a PC to the RS 232 port of the VP 128H unit with or without using a Null modem adapter provided with the machine To connect a PC to the VP 128H unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 128H unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VP 128H unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 128H unit as Figure 5 illustrates depending on whether the PC has a 9 pin or 25 pin connector PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 PIN 7 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 2 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 3 Connected to PIN 3
57. to 512 RC 1616 Remote Control panels to one router 256 XY panels and 256 single bus panels The package includes the following items e VP 128H Matrix Switcher with a power cord and a Null modem adapter and or RC 1616 Remote Control with a power adapter e Windows based Kramer control software and this user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview 3 3 1 Overview This section summarizes the e VP 128H Matrix Switcher see section 3 1 e RC 1616 Remote Control see section 3 2 About the VP 128H The VP 128H is a true 12x8 matrix switcher for VGA XGA signals that lets you simultaneously route any or all of the 12 inputs to any or all of the 8 outputs
58. ulating a terminal Software written to drive these routing switchers may ignore all spaces and lt CR gt characters in reply strings After the command string has been executed the routing switcher returns the string OK followed by a trailer character and a lt CR gt carriage return ASCII OD character to the host This indicates that the command has executed successfully The simplest possible command string would be EN which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no commands between them This command string would generate the response OK lt CR gt All responses from the router to the host begin with the asterisk character and end with the exclamation character In addition many response strings end with a lt CR gt character Status messages for multiple outputs from the router to the host are delimited with a lt CR gt at the end of the data for each output and before the beginning of data for the next output When viewing the response this produces easy to read data in columns When read as part of a driver program these lt CR gt characters can be ignored if desired 10 2 2 Command Details Il Clear Clear Matrix Request CLEAR Response OK I lt CR gt Action Clear entire router matrix The command CLEAR requests that the switch matrix be cleared so that all outputs are disconnected from inputs in routers where this is possible or else all outputs at all levels have input 1
59. umeric dB value gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Action View gain for specified input Request VM vm Response lt execMode gt lt outputl input gt lt output2 input gt Mut lt CR gt lt LF gt Action View all output mutes Each position listed in the response is an output left 1 Request V v lt setup gt Response lt output gt lt output2 gt Vid lt output gt lt output2 gt Aud lt CR gt lt LF gt Action View setup configuration setup 0 for current config The View Ties Gain Mutes and Setups commands are used to retrieve current setup and running status information Examples Command Meaning Command o Switcher V7 Get video input tied to output 7 Response From Switcher Out07 In02 Vid lt CR gt lt LF gt Video Output 7 tied to input 2 Command o Switcher V3 Get audio input tied to output 3 Response From Switcher Out03 Ind6 Aud lt CR gt lt LF gt Output 3 audio tied to input 6 Command o Switcher VM View all video mutes Response From Switcher 010203 Mut lt CR gt lt LF gt List of video mutes Command To Switcher V4G Get audio gain for input 4 Response From Switcher In04 Aud 02 Gain for input 4 is 2dB Command To Switcher Vo View current switcher status Response From Switcher 08 08 08 Vid 05 Reports current status of each video output then 0505 Aud lt CR gt lt LF gt the status
60. vious button is cleared and the new selection is latched and tallied If the selected output is locked the lamp in the output button flashes and the correct input status is tallied via the input select buttons 2 Each output can be muted independently and can be set to a delayed switch through black with a user selectable delay increment for each output 3 These buttons operate in the one out of n mode When one of these buttons is pressed the previous button is cleared and the new selection is latched and tallied When an output is selected the current state of the corresponding input is tallied in the appropriate button If the source is a breakaway a flashing lamp indicates the audio selection If the output being controlled is locked pressing the input select button has no affect 4 If the power supply needs to be replaced you can access it from the front after removing the front panel see section 4 3 There is no harm leaving the power turned ON continuously or in using the AC cord as the ON OFF switch 5 With an HD15 to BNC breakout these two SYNC BNC connectors can be connected in a looping manner to a VP 128H input or output Inside the VP 128H the BNC connectors connect to a sync separator circuit which separates vertical sync from composite video composite sync positive V pulse or negative V pulse If left unconnected the VP 128H operation is not adversely affected If two or more of the VP 128H inputs are already synchronized
61. with level 4 to effect remote control of audio levels 31 Communication Protocols For other uses of the eight levels and other future features either the first or second or both flag values will be non zero When the router has received a valid Config command and after it has reconfigured itself accordingly the router sends the following response message CONFIGURATION lt CR gt OUTPUTS 00 lt CR gt INPUTS ii lt CR gt LEVELS 1 lt CR gt FLAG 1 nnn lt CR gt FLAG 2 nnn In addition when the router is powered up the message above is sent with one of two added lines Crosspoints restored from memory or Crosspoint restore failed The last flag in this situation is followed by a lt CR gt in place of the character Change Change protocol Request CHANGE HEX or CHANGE NORT The Change commands are used to exit from this protocol to either the Kramer 2000 protocol or the Generic protocol When used with the Kramer 2000 protocol the system appears as a maximum of two machines Tentatively the eight levels are Level 1 Machine video Level 2 Machine 2 video Level 3 Machine 1 audio Level 4 Machine 2 audio Level 5 Machine 1 RGB Mute Level 6 Machine 2 RGB Mute Level 7 Machine 1 audio levels Level 8 Machine 2 audio levels When using the NORT protocol the system appears as only levels one through four as follows 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Co

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