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1. IN 15 IN 16 o 21 9 2109 1 21 9 2109 1 9 2109 9 N Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Output Gain Control 12 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Output Gain Control 12 1 Sections 12 1 and 12 2 contain the tables of hex codes for input and output signal gain control adjustment respectively Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control Before adjusting the audio inputs gain instruction 42 the AUDIO PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 is sent This command is sent once and the audio inputs gain adjustment mode continues until instruction 42 changes to the audio outputs gain adjustment mode 2A 86 80 81 Table 8 lists the Hex values for the audio gain control of the 16 inputs 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Tables Hex Codes for Audio Input Ou
2. 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 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 0825 and PIN 5 DB9 Figure 9 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 1 When connecting a single VP 1608 unit via RS 232 set the MACH dipswitches to Machine 1 according to Table 4 2 Up to 50 feet of cabling may be used for the RS 232 connection 9 Connecting VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 6 3 Controlling via RS 485 You can control a VP 1608 unit via an RS 485 controller for example a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer 30007 To connect an RC 3000 to a single VP 1608 unit see Figure 10 1 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VP 1608 unit as follows Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 1608 unit Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 1608 unit If shielded tw
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6. 01011017198 uononasu 01010111581 uononasuj 01011011981 uononasuj 01011011981 0101711901 01011017198 00110101511 29 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Output Gain Control 12 2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control Before adjusting the audio outputs gain instruction 42 the AUDIO PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 is sent The command sends once and the audio outputs gain adjustment mode continues until instruction 42 changes to the audio inputs gain adjustment mode 2A 87 80 81 Table 9 lists the Hex values for the audio gain control of the eight outputs 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Tables Hex Codes for Audio Input Output Gain Control Table 9 VP 1608 Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control o 2 o c o 5 65 950202 3g t 2232 ELBE 5925 doc Jooo oo oodtr UO eoe v gt 9000 cO 0 LL CO OO OQ o O lL CO DOr o lt LL EL C do o o LL
7. wr 88 8 7 Number 1608 indicates the number Numbers 1 and 0 indicate included in the product name the Firmware Version Number 1 0 Figure 4 VP 1608 Unit Characteristics 1 To the Current Status see section 8 7 1 or to the Factory Default State see section 8 7 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 6 Connecting a VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix To connect a single VP 1608 16 8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix do the following 1 Connect to the rear panel the Video sources and acceptors see the illustration in Figure 5 Appropriate audio sources and acceptors see section 6 1 Power cord 2 Setthe dipswitches as follows MACHINE dipswitches to MACHINE 1 according to Table 4 that is set all OFF See the example illustrated in Figure 1 The DELAY dipswitches if required see section 6 4 3 Connect to a PC or other controller if required via RS 232 see section 6 1 or RS 485 see section 6 3 Source 1 Source 16 Acceptor 1 Acceptor 8 Figure 5 Connecting the Video Sources Acceptors to the Rear Panel 1 Note that you can connect up to 8 VP 1608 units to a PC or other RS 232 or RS 485 controller see section 7 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 1608 After connecting your VP 1608 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device
8. Balanced Audio Matrix which is ideal for the following typical applications e Any professional system requiring outstanding value in a 16x8 matrix e Production and duplications facilities The package includes the following items e VP 1608 6x8 Balanced Audio Matrix e Power cord and Null modem adapter e Windows based Kramer control software e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Overview The high performance VP 1608 6 6 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix is a true matrix switcher routing any input to any or all outputs simultaneously The VP 1608 includes 16 input and eight output selector buttons as well as e A bandwidth of 400MHz Fully Loaded for RGB signals e Aunique vertical and horizontal sync pulse solution e Audio follow video or audio breakaway option to switch audio 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 our Web site http
9. MACHINE between 2 and 8 interconnect via their RS 485 ports to the RS 485 port onthe Master Table 4 MACHINE Dipswitch Settings Controlling 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Units 6 5 Setting the DELAY Dipswitches You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources by setting the delay time ranging from Osec to 3 5sec via the DELAY dipswitches as Table 5 defines The VP 1608 unit is shipped its factory default state with no delay that is the DELAY dipswitches set up for a Osec delay Table 5 DELAY Dipswitch Settings sec DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 0 OFF OFF OFF 0 5 OFF OFF OFF 1 0 OFF 1 5 OFF ON 2 0 OFF 10 OFF OFF 2 5 OFF OFF ON 3 0 OFF ON OFF 3 5 OFF ON ON 7 Controlling 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Units You can connect up to eight single VP 1608 units with control from a PC or serial controller via RS 232 and RS 485 see section 7 1 or up to seven single VP 1608 units via RS 485 see section 7 2 7 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 To control up to eight single VP 1608 units with control from a PC or serial controller via RS 232 and RS 485 as Figure 11 illustrates do the following 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each VP 1608 un
10. Set Special Bytes 3 Read Se Clear File gt Load 1 7 9600 Figure 20 Atmel Flip Window Connected 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 1515 Buffer Device Settings eje e 2 Operations Flow Buffer Information 17189551802 iz Ex Manutactid 58 lank E Erase Range 0000 1409 B Checksum EC Offset 0000 Device Id 3 FF Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Bute 8 Bootloader Ver 24 F Progam HEX File VP1608 hex Device BSB 4 Serial Number mm Device 558 FF Verity Levelt C Levelt Set Special Bytes A MEL Red Run Clear Memory Verl Pass J OMT 73600 Figure 21 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 10 Close the Atmel Flip window 11 Disconnect the power on the VP 1608 12 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VP 1608 unit from the Null modem adapter 13 Set both the underside switches Flash Program switch 1 and Flash Program switch 2 see Figure 3 to Normal 14 Connect
11. increase brightness 5 decrease brightness 6 increase color 7 decrease color 8 increase hue 9 decrease hue 16 increase H phase 17 decrease H phase 18 increase V position 19 decrease V position 24 INCREASE DECREASE Equal to input output number 0 increase output 23 AUDIO PARAMETER whose parameter is to be 1 decrease output increased decreased 0 all 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 25 REQUEST AUDIO Equal to input output number 0 6 23 PARAMETER whose parameter is requested 26 REQUEST VIDEO Equal to input output number 0 6 23 PARAMETER whose video parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 32 RESERVED SE care 10 33 RESERVED 10 34 RESERVED eius ee 10 35 RESERVED SEM eu 10 40 DIRECT MEMORY SAVE Memory address Data 20 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 0 Gain 23 SETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 11 Left 2 Treble 12 Right 3 Midrange 43 VIDEO PARAMETER 1 Input 0 23 SETTINGS FOR 2 Output 1 contrast INSTRUCTIONS 21 23 26 2 brightness 3 color 4 hue 4 H phase 5 V position 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0
12. DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 3U H rack mountable WEIGHT 5 5 kg 12 2 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based control software 11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 VP 1608 Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 in Breakaway Mode Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels 2345678123456 718 0 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 0 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 0 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 8
13. 0 18 57 SET AUTO SAVE I3 no save 0 12 2 14 auto save 58 EXECUTE LOADED DATA Set as 0 or as SETUP 1 Take 21 3 2 Cancel 59 LOAD VIDEO DATA Set equal to video input Set equal to video output 21 22 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 127 load SETUP or SETUP 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 60 LOAD AUDIO DATA Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output 21 22 0 disconnect 74 0 to all the outputs _ __ _ 127 load SETUP SETUP 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller version 11 Request second prefix 7 remote control name 12 Request third prefix 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 63 EXTENDED DATA 7 MSBs for INPUT data 7 MSBs for OUTPUT data 19 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 thi
14. 3 Which shows a grayed out rear panel except for how to connect the sources one to 16 and the acceptors one to eight 7 Connecting VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 6 1 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output This section illustrates how to wire e A balanced input output connection see Figure 6 e Anunbalanced audio input see Figure 7 e Anunbalanced audio output see Figure 8 eo 46 8 Figure 6 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 8 Connecting an Unbalanced Output KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting VP 1608 16 8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VP 1608 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 1608 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 1608 unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DBS port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port the VP 1608 unit as Figure 9 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
15. AMEL Comm OFF Figure 18 Loading the Hex 23 Flash Memory Upgrade 6 The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP 1608 for example 1608M_V1p2 hex and click Open 7 Press the keyboard shortcut key or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate EE 1 1 Port COM2 Baud 9500 Manual Sync Disconnect Connect Figure 19 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column 89 51 2 Verify that in the Buffer Information column the File VP1608 hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 1715 File Buffer Device Settings Help m 4 M S wi fj 2 Sof 2 Operations Flow Buffer Information Manufact Id 56 Blank 67 Erase Range 0000 1409 pee me Checksum Fc Offset 0000 Device ld 3 FF Blank Check No Reset Before Loading Hardware Byte 8 Bootloader Ver 24 File VP1608 hex 2 Device BSB foo Device SBV A Serial Number Device SSB FF Verity MAE C Levelt
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17. 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 1284 3dec for 2nd byte 1284 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 1284 ASCII for 1284 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 NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except tha
18. 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 4 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 4 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 11 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 which is Set equal to video output which is to be 2 15 to be switched switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input whichis Set equal to audio output which is to be 2 to be switched switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Setas SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Se
19. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light 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 Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 001 al 2 Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer
20. a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer 3000 or a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface as Figure 12 illustrates do the following 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each VP 1608 unit 2 Oneach VP 1608 unit set the MACHINE dipswitches as required For example set the first VP 1608 unit to MACHINE 2 the second VP 1608 unit to MACHINE 3 and so on up to MACHINE 8 for the seventh VP 1608 unit see section 6 4 3 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the RC 3000 and on the last VP 1608 unit set DIP 4 to ON 4 Connect the RS 485 ports on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 ports on each of the VP 1608 units as follows Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel ports of the VP 1608 units Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel ports of the VP 1608 units 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 RC 3000 1 Previously known as VS 3000 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 1608 After connecting your VP 1608 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 Refer to the RC 3000 user manual for details of how to te
21. changing an action in error In the CONFIRM mode e You can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation to protect against erroneous switching 1 s 2 e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 8 3 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode to the CONFIRM mode Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute the Timeout will abort the action 2 The TAKE button does not illuminate 3 The TAKE button illuminates 17 Operating Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 8 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The corresponding input number that is displayed in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display blinks The TAKE button also blinks 2 Pressthe blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding input number that is displayed in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display no longer blink
22. machine This means that itis a 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix in audio follow video mode with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output for example input 1 to output 1 The dipswitches are set up for a typical application using a single machine see Figure 1 TIT MHN ON 1 2 3 TERM Figure 1 Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine 5 Your VP 1608 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Figure 2 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VP 1608 Tables 1 and 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP 1608 respectively 1 In increments of 0 5sec 2 Previously known as IR 1 IR 1 01 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY oipny 991 8091 2 24n314 0000000000000000 YN 909900005 S 0L 8 1 9 5 v 30193135 c lt 1 9 5 v Lndino 38 snivis XEN orpny pooue eg 8X91 809 d A MOA Your 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix Table 1 Front Panel 1608 16 8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Features Feature Function 1 R Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch su
23. the power on the VP 1608 Upon initialization the new VP 1608 software version shows in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Finished shows click Run again 25 Technical Specifications 10 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications of the VP 1608 INPUTS 16x3 video RGB 0 7 750 on BNC connectors 16x2 H amp V TTL level on BNC connectors 16 balanced audio stereo up to 14dBm 33kQ on detachable terminal blocks OUTPUTS 8x3 video RGB 0 7Vpp 75Q BNC connectors 8x2 H amp V TTL level 75O on BNC connectors 8 balanced audio stereo 194 500 on detachable terminal blocks MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2Vpp AUDIO 10Vpp 1 20Vpp total gain gt 2 BANDWIDTH VIDEO 400MHz AUDIO 30kHz Fully Loaded DIFF GAIN 0 06 DIFF PHASE 0 0496 K FACTOR 0 01 S N RATIO VIDEO 71 7dB AUDIO 74 5 dB unweighted 1Vpp CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO lt 62 54 9 5MHz AUDIO 71 4dB kHz CONTROLS Front panel switches RS 232 RS 485 IR remote control Audio gain Inputs 484 to 10dB Outputs Mute 46dB to 10dB via RS 232 RS 485 IR COUPLING VIDEO DC AUDIO AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 028 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 012 POWER SOURCE 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 115 VAC USA
24. www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine independently from video e 15 preset memory locations for quick access to common configurations e button for precise switch control letting you place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them with one touch of this button or a single serial command e delayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5sec for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources Control the VP 1608 using the front panel buttons or remotely via e RS 485 or RS 222 serial commands that also support audio gain adjustments for each input and output transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer RC IR1 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter The 1608 is dependable rugged and fits into three vertical spaces 3U of a standard 19 rack To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 1608 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine By default the VP 1608 is setup for use as a single
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27. BNC Connectors 14 B INPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the RGBHV video sources 1 to 16 15 H Horizontal Sync INPUT BNC Connectors 16 V Vertical Sync INPUT BNC Connectors 17 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the audio sources from 1 to 16 Figure 3 and Table 3 define the two Flash Program switches on the underside of the VP 1608 unit REAR PANEL Enlarged View Flash Program Power Connector Power Switch FRONT PANEL Figure 3 VP 1608 Underside Flash Program Switches Table 3 VP 1608 Underside Flash Program Switches Features Feature Function 1 Flash Program Switch 1 Move to the right for Program or move to the left for Normal 2 Flash Program Switch 2 Move to the right for Reset or move to the left for Normal 1 Ranging from Osec to 3 5sec in increments of 0 5sec 2 For RGBS applications one of the sync channels H or V may be used for the 5 channel 3 Used to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 9 4 The factory default Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 5 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics Switching on and or resetting the VP 1608 unit momentarily displays the following characteristics on the front panel as Figure 4 illustrates The number included in the product name for example 1608 e The Firmware Version Number STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5
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29. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Summary of how to Operate a Single Machine 5 Your VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix 5 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 6 Connecting a VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix 6 1 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 2 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 6 3 Controlling via RS 485 6 4 Setting the MACHINE Dipswitches 6 5 Setting the DELAY Dipswitches 7 Controlling 16 8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Units 7 1 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 7 2 Control Configuration via RS 485 8 Operating Your VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix 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 3 Confirming Settings 8 3 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes 8 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action 8 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 8 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 8 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 8 4 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration 8 5 Adjusting the Audio Gain Control 8 6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 8 7 Resetting the VP 1608 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix 8 7 1 Resetting to the Current Stat
30. OTECTED 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 T Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These co
31. TTING 27 to request if machine has this 1 Request FOLLOW setting 15 unction 12 REQUEST VIDEO Set as SETUP or set to 126 or 0 for video 3 4 6 AUDIO TYPE SETTING 27 to request if machine has this 1 for audio unction 2 for VGA 13 SET HIGHEST MACHINE 0 for video Set equal to highest machine address 2 ADDRESS for audio 14 REQUEST HIGHEST 0 for video 0 4 MACHINE ADDRESS for audio 15 REQUEST WHETHER Set as SETUP 0 8 SETUP IS DEFINED 16 ERROR BUSY 0 0 error 9 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 3 machine busy 17 RESERVED f 2555 10 33 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 19 STORE AUDIO STATUS Setas SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 20 RECALL AUDIO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 21 SET VIDEO PARAMETER Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 11 23 whose video parameter is to be set 0 all 22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 11 23 whose is to be set 0 all 23 INCREASE DECREASE Equal to input output number 0 increase video gain 23 VIDEO PARAMETER whose video parameter is to be 1 decrease video gain increased decreased 0 2 increase contrast 3 decrease contrast 4
32. WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined or 1 if it is defined NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 11 For machines where the video and or audio gain is programmable NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the machine is turned on the auto save function is set NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 1284 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the
33. ault state momentarily displaying the unit characteristics as section 5 1 describes 1 Nevertheless even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS 232 or RS 485 serial remote controller or PC as well as via the Kramer RC IR1 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 2 Sometimes called a soft reset 3 Without having to switch the power off and on 4 Each VP 1608 unit ships in its factory default state that is a 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix in audio follow video mode with all setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output for example 1 to 1 5 In addition the unit characteristics also appear immediately and automatically after switching on the power 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 9 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 1608 firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves Downloading from the Internet see section 9 1 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 9 2 Upgrading Firmware see section 9 3 9 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 3 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP_VP1608 zip from the Technical Support section Extract the file FLIP_VP1608 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash Create a sho
34. ck No Reset Before Loading PF Program Verify ies Figure 15 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears Device Selection Device 89 5115 OK Figure 16 Device Selection Window 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 Ee No device selected Device 89 5115 AT89C5115 89 5131 89 5132 89 51 2 89 511 2 10169051102 10199051362 SenalNum 0189051802 45690515401 8 5122 4 T89C51AC2 amp 89 51 01 89 51 02 T89C511C2 zs T89C51RB2 T89C51RC2 T89C51RD2 8 5121 Device Select Comm OFF Figure 17 Device Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX Save HEX As File F4 Buffer Information iguralion File F Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes RUE Blank Range 0000 Checksum 0400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading Exit 3 313 213 x 5 Serial Number 3131
35. creen 22 Figure 15 Atmel Flip Window 22 Figure 16 Device Selection Window 22 Figure 17 Device Selection Window 23 Figure 18 Loading the Hex 23 Figure 19 RS 232 Window 24 Figure 20 Atmel Flip Window Connected 24 Figure 21 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 25 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 1608 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Features 4 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Features 5 Table 3 VP 1608 Underside Flash Program Switches Features 5 Table 4 MACHINE Dipswitch Settings 11 Table 5 DELAY Dipswitch Settings 12 Table 6 Technical Specifications of the VP 1608 26 Table 7 VP 1608 Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 in Breakaway Mode 27 Table 8 VP 1608 Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control 29 Table 9 VP 1608 Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control 31 Table 10 Protocol Definitions 32 Table 11 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 33 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 2 3 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 1608 6x8 RGBHV
36. hen send HEX codes 16 83 9 81 set the audio gain of output 6 to 10013dec 271Dhex first send HEX codes 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 20 To store data in the non volatile memory of the unit e g the EEPROM for saving SETUPS The EEPROM address is sent using the INPUT byte and the data to be stored is sent using the OUTPUT byte To use this instruction it is necessary to understand the memory map and memory structure of the particular machine NOTE 21 Instruction 59 and instruction 60 load data for sending to the crosspoint switcher or for storing in a SETUP i e the data is lined up to be executed later Instruction 58 executes the loaded data NOTE 22 If the INPUT byte is set as 127dec then the data stored in a SETUP is loaded The SETUP is in the OUTPUT byte NOTE 23 Further information needed in instructions 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 37 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 three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PR
37. ication The audio will follow the video 8 1 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button e Ifthe AUDIO button illuminates switching operations relate to Audio e Ifthe VIDEO button illuminates switching operations relate to Video 1 Previously known as IR 1 IR 1 01 2 Warning that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 8 2 Switching OUT IN Combinations To switch a video audio input to a video audio output do the following 1 Press an OUTPUT SELECTOR button The corresponding input number that is displayed in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display blinks 2 Press an INPUT SELECTOR button The selected input switches to the selected output For example press the ALL button and then INPUT SELECTOR button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 8 3 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode as section 8 3 1 describes When the VP 1608 operates in the AT ONCE mode pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately In the CONFIRM mode the TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch In the AT ONCE mode you save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against
38. isted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 2 Set the MACH dipswitches on the VP 1608 unit to a Machine between 2 and 16 according to Table 4 Do not set as Machine 1 the Master Terminate the RS 485 line on both the VP 1608 unit set DIP 4 to ON and on 3000 1 RS 485 can be used for control even for distances exceeding 1km 2 Previously known as the VS 3000 3 Refer to the RC 3000 user manual for details of how to terminate the RS 485 line 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting VP 1608 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix RS 485 PINOUT pu TE mis was mx y Figure 10 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 6 4 Setting the MACHINE Dipswitches The MACHINE determines the position of a VP 1608 unit in the sequence specifying which VP 1608 unit is being contiolled when several VP 1608 units are controlled by a PC or serial controller Set the MACHINE on a VP 1608 unit via DIPS 1 2 and 3 DIP 4 is for RS 485 termination according to Table 4 When using a stand alone VP 1608 unit set the MACHINE to 1 see Figure 1 When connecting more than one 1608 unit set the first machine the Master connected via RS 232 as MACHINE 1 The Master connects to the PC via the RS 232 port The other VP 1608 slave units each set to
39. it 2 Oneach VP 1608 unit set the MACHINE dipswitches as required see section 6 4 1 In increments of 0 5sec 2 To connect a single VP 1608 unit to a PC or other RS 232 controller see section 6 1 3 To connect a single VP 1608 unit to a PC or other RS 485 controller see section 6 3 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 1608 After connecting your VP 1608 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 5 Set the first unit to MACHINE 1 Master the second unit to MACHINE 2 and so on up to MACHINE 16 for the sixteenth unit 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix Units 3 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VP 1608 unit to the PC using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine see section 6 1 4 Interconnect the RS 485 ports on all the VP 1608 units from the RS 485 port on the first VP 1608 unit to the RS 485 port on the second 1608 unit and so on up to the RS 485 port on the eighth VP 1608 unit MACHINE 1 Master MACHINE 2 MACHINE 8 Figure 11 Control Configuration via RS 232 RS 485 13 Controlling 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Units 7 2 Control Configuration via RS 485 To control up to seven single VP 1608 units via an RS 485 controller for example
40. le 10 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTIN INSTRUCTION ATION 0 D N5 4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 1st byte INPUT 1 16 15 l4 I3 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 96 95 O4 2 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 4th byte lst BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 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 INSTRUCTION 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 16 10 INPUT When switching ie 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 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the
41. marked above Display each input 1 The INPUT SELECTOR buttons are also used to store recall the input output configurations refer to section 8 4 2 For example press ALL and then INPUT button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 3 When in Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 4 Only view nothing is implemented at this stage 5 Also displays the number included in the product name and the firmware version number as section 5 1 describes 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix Table 2 Rear Panel VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Features A Feature Function 1 AUDIO OUT Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the audio acceptors from 1 to 8 2 RS 232 DB 9F Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller 3 Setup Dipswitches DIPS 1 2 and 3 for setup of the Machine DIP 4 for RS 485 termination 4 RS 485 Connector RS 485 port on detachable terminal block 5 DELAY Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the delay time 6 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 7 V Vertical Sync OUTPUT BNC Connectors 8 H Horizontal Sync OUTPUT BNC Connectors 9 B OUTPUT BNC Connectors Connect to the RGBHV video acceptors 1 to 8 10 G OUTPUT BNC Connectors 11 OUTPUT BNC Connectors 12 R INPUT BNC Connectors 13 INPUT
42. pplying power to the unit 3 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 16 4 OUTPUT SELECTOR Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched from 1 to 8 5 OFF Button Pressing OFF after pressing an OUTPUT button disconnects that output from the inputs To disconnect all the outputs press the ALL button and then the OFF button 6 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an NPUT button connects that input to all outputs 7 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary 8 VIDEO Button When pressed actions relate to video 9 AUDIO Button When pressed actions relate to audio 10 AFV Button When pressed audio channels follow the video channels The button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected 11 STO Button Pressing STO STORE followed by an input button stores the current setup 12 RCL Button Pressing the RCL RECALL button and the corresponding input button recalls a setup After pressing the button the stored status blinks Pressing a different input button lets you view another setup After making your choice pressing the RCL button again implements the new status 13 LOCK Button Pressing the LOCK button for more than 2 seconds engages disengages the front panel switches 14 INPUT STATUS 7 segment Displays the selected input switched to the output
43. ration 3 Version 3 9 or higher 19 Operating Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 8 6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 1608 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 1608 e Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds The front panel is locked and the LOCK button blinks To unlock the VP 1608 e Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds The front panel unlocks and the LOCK button no longer blinks 8 7 Resetting the VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix You can reset the VP 1608 unit to the e Current status reloads the current setup e Factory default resets to the pre installed factory default state 8 7 1 Resetting to the Current Status You can reset the VP 1608 unit to the current status reloads the current setup To reset a VP 1608 unit to the current status do the following e Press INPUT buttons 1 and 5 simultaneously for 3 seconds The VP 1608 unit resets to the current status momentarily displaying the unit characteristics as section 5 1 describes 8 7 2 Resetting to the Factory Default State You can reset the VP 1608 unit to the factory default state To reset a VP 1608 unit to the factory default state do the following e Press OUTPUT buttons 1 5 simultaneously for 3 seconds The VP 1608 unit resets to its factory def
44. rminate the RS 485 line 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling 16x8 Balanced Audio Matrix Units Rc 3000 95232 MACHINE 2 8 Figure 12 Control Configuration via RS 485 15 Operating Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 8 Operating Your VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Operate your VP 1608 via e The front panel buttons e RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The Kramer Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 8 1 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 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 or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 8 1 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option press the AFV button e Ifthe AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the AFV button illuminates The audio will follow the video e Ifthe AUDIO differs from the VIDEO then the TAKE and the AUDIO buttons will flash Also the audio outputs in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment display which will be changed will flash Press the TAKE button to confirm the modif
45. rtcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 9 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a 1608 unit do the following 1 Connect the 5 232 DB9 rear panel port on the 1608 unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 COM port on your PC see section 6 2 Connect the power on the VP 1608 unit and switch it ON Set the underside Flash Program switches see Figure 13 as follows Set Flash Program switch 1 to Program Set Flash Program switch 2 to Reset Set Flash Program switch 2 to Normal REAR PANEL Power Connector Enlarged View Flash Program FRONT PANEL Figure 13 VP 1608 Underside Flash Program Switches Set for Upgrade 21 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows AIMEL KI Flexible In system Programmer 3 00 019 S Copyight C1 2002 Awel SiR his Reserved Wadas 5410 Figure 14 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip MEE Eil Device Settings Help 2 mm Blank Che
46. s The TAKE button illuminates To confirm several actions in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display blink The TAKE button also blinks 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm all the actions The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display no longer blink The TAKE button illuminates 8 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 8 4 1 You can store and recall up to 15 input output configurations or setups in non volatile memory using the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 to 15 The 15 input output configurations also include the relevant audio follow video breakaway option definition the video configurations the audio configurations the audio gain level for each of the 16 inputs and the audio gain level for each of the eight outputs Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 15 this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If in CONFIRM mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores the data at that reference KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VP 1608 16 8 Balanced Audio Matrix 8 4 2 Recalling an Input O
47. s code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 4l 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 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 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 5 For the OUTPUT byte
48. set as 6 the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte Similarly for the OUTPUT byte set as 7 the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte Note also that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable but is selected using switches jumpers etc NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with OUTPUT 1 If the function is not defined then the machine replies with OUTPUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 i e request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 i e VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 7 Setting OUTPUT to 0 will return the VIS source setting as defined in instruction 7 Setting to 1 will return the input or output of the sync source for the case where the VIS source is set as 6 or as 7 in instruction 7 Setting to 2 returns the vertical sync frequency 0 for no input sync 50 for PAL 60 for NTSC 127 for error 35 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 8 The reply to the REQUEST
49. sts are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES 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
50. t here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 17 Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS 232 To do this the user sends instruction 7 with the Set for delayed switch option 64dec before sending the switch command instruction 1 or pressing via front panel The switch is not executed unless timed out until the Execute delayed switch code is sent or the Set for delayed switch code is sent again The mode is automatically cancelled after implementation of the switch if the execute command is used For example to connect input 4 to output 3 after a delay send HEX codes 07 80 81 set for delayed switch 01 84 83 81 switch code then after the required delay send HEX codes 07 80 Cl 81 execute delayed switch to implement the switch NOTE 18 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 19 When data ie the INPUT and or OUTPUT bytes of more than 7 bits is required this instruction is sent before sending the instruction needing the additional bits The data in this instruction then becomes the Most Significant Bits of that next instruction For example to set the audio gain instruction 22 of output 3 to 6814 2A9hex you would first send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and t
51. tas SETUP 0 2 3 15 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose status is 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose status is 4 3 AN AUDIO OUTPUT 7 VIS SOURCE Set as input for OUTPUT byte 0 No VIS immediate 2 5 17 6 or as output for OUTPUT 1 Input 1 byte 7 or set 0 2 External digital sync 3 External analog sync 4 Dynamic sync 5 Inter machine sync 6 Input INPUT byte 7 Output INPUT byte 8 User defined sync 64 Set for delayed switch 65 Execute delayed switch 66 Cancel delayed switch setting 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 SS 1 audio breakaway ______________ 1 0 FOLLOW mode 15 1 Normal mode 9 VIDEO AUDIO 0 for video 0 CV 4 SDI 2 SETTING 1 YC 5 CV YC 2 YUV 6 VGA scaler 1 for audio 00 0 Unbalanced audio O0 1 Balanced audio 1 0 Digital audio 1 1 Analog audio 4 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 O2 1 Stereo 2 for VGA 1 640X480 2 800X600 3 1024X768 10 REQUEST VIS SETTING Set as SETUP or set to 126 or 0 VIS source 3 4 6 7 27 to request if machine has this 1 Input or output of source unction 2 Vertical sync freq Hz 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP or set to 126 or 0 Request audio breakaway setting 3 4 6 SE
52. tput Gain Control Table 8 VP 1608 Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control dooo oor lt 9 0 o o 0 cO OW o c Qoo c o LL lt Lo o0ooor ooo oour O6 o 0 0 O Ow 6 000 o Oor o 0 co o 0 c c LL O e ow lt o LL Or 0 o o LL o 0 co A o co LL 2 lt 03 1 93 0 o LL o co ol oA EM lt
53. us 8 7 2 Resetting to the Factory Default State 9 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 1 Downloading from the Internet 9 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 9 3 Upgrading Firmware 10 Technical Specifications 11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication _ NF Ow ANN FP BRB BRR RR 1 0 t2 N NN Contents 12 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Output Gain Control 28 12 1 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control 28 12 2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control 30 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 32 Figures Figure 1 Dipswitch Setup on a Single Machine 2 Figure 2 VP 1608 16x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix 3 Figure 3 VP 1608 Underside Flash Program Switches 5 Figure 4 VP 1608 Unit Characteristics 6 Figure 5 Connecting the Video Sources and Acceptors to the Rear Panel 7 Figure 6 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output 8 Figure 7 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 8 Figure 8 Connecting an Unbalanced Output 8 Figure 9 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 9 Figure 10 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 11 Figure 11 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 13 Figure 12 Control Configuration via RS 485 15 Figure 13 VP 1608 Underside Flash Program Switches Set for Upgrade 21 Figure 14 Splash S
54. utput Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button the INPUT SELECTOR button corresponding to the setup If in the CONFIRM mode the setup will blink on the display and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference To view the saved input output configurations set the VP 1608 to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input output configurations 8 4 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration To delete an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously Both the STO and RCL buttons blink 2 Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button This erases that specific input output configuration from the memory leaving it empty and available 8 5 Adjusting the Audio Gain Control You can adjust the gain control for each input and output signal using the latest K Router Windows based control software provided See the Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input Output Gain Control in section 12 1 Press RCL followed by an INPUT SELECTOR button to display a configuration To recall this configuration press TAKE to select it If not repeat the above to display another configuration 2 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration without deleting it first replaces the previous configu

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