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Kramer Electronics VP-16X18AK video switch

1. Read video PRST VID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET IN gt OUT connections from Short form PVID PRESET OUT saved preset PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET IN 1 IN 2 Read audio PRST AUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET IN OUT connections from Short form PAUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESE T IN 2 Read saved presets PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET list Short form PLST Parameters Description PRESET Preset number OUT Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audio amp Video PRST STR 5 PRST STR 5 connections to preset 5 Recall Audio amp Video PRCL SCR PRST RCL 3 connections from preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2 PRST VID 3 422 CRLF from preset 3 47 Kramer Protocol Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP Parameters Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 0
2. OUT 1 22 OUT5 ax OUT Y IN 1 v 1 gt 1 cR V 1 gt 5 CR V 1 gt Y CR IN 5 v 5 1 ER V 5 gt 5 CR e V 5 gt Y CR IN X v x gt 1 CR TE V X gt 5 CR V X gt Y cR Table 8 VP 16x18AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 OUT 1 tb OUT 5 Tes OUT Y IN 1 4 1 gt 1 CR 155 CR 1 gt Y CR IN3 4 5 1 cR 5 gt 5 CRI A 5 gt Y CR IN X A X gt 1 CR X55 CR X Y CR Table 9 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Section 16 2 Table 9 VP 16x18AK Audio Input Gain Codes Level INPUT 1 INPUTS INPUT X sits Rel AUD LVL 1 1 t00 CH amp AUD LVL 1 5 100 CR AUD LVL 1 X 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 50 CRI AUD LVL 1 5 50 AUD LVL 1 X 50 CR 5048 AUD LVL 1 1 CR AUD LVL 1 5 OCR AUD LVL 1 X 0dB AUD LVL 1 1 20cR AUD LVL 1 5 20 AUD LVL 1 X 20 CR 20dB Max Where X is the input number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 1 7 50 Table 10 lists the codes that set the audio output gain For more detailed information see Section 16 2 40 KRAMER
3. Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also audio If audio is breakaway device display mode will change to show audio connections status Then disconnect audio output 1 Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix Commands processing start after entering CR response will sent for each command after processing it Switch audio only 001 4001 AUD 007 001 RESULT Short form 1001 001 Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video VID OUT VID IN gt OUT connection Short form V OUT VID VID N51 2 Read audio AUD OUT AUD OUT connection Short form A OUT AUD AUD IN 1 IN 2 Parameters Description IN Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters OUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 3 7 3 gt 7 Switch Video input 2 to output 4 2 gt 4 CR VID 2 gt 4 OKCRLI Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 4 2
4. Detailed timing 1 1280x800p at 60Hz 1 1 Modeline 1280x800 71 000 1280 1328 1360 1440 800 803 809 823 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz 640 x 480p at 67Hz 640 x 480p at 72Hz 640 x 480p at 75Hz 800 x 600p at 56Hz 800 x 600p at 60Hz 800 x 600p at 72Hz 800 x 600p at 75Hz 1024 x 768p at 60Hz 1024 x 768p at 70Hz 1024 x 768p at 75Hz 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz 1280 x 960p at 60Hz 1400 x 1050p at 60Hz 1440 x 900p at 60Hz 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz Report information Date generated 11 15 2010 Software revision 2 43 0 822 Operating system 5 1 2600 2 Service Pack 3 Raw data 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 2E 4D 08 08 02 00 00 00 0A 13 01 03 6E 24 1D 64 EE 9C 20 9C 54 4F 8F 26 21 52 56 3F CF 00 81 80 81 40 90 40 95 00 49 40 D1 00 D1 C0 01 01 64 19 00 40 41 00 26 30 18 88 36 00 30 E4 10 00 00 18 BC 1B 00 A0 50 20 17 30 30 20 36 00 20 20 00 00 00 1A 00 00 00 FC 00 56 50 2D 38 58 38 54 50 0A 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 10 00 56 50 2D 38 58 38 54 50 20 0A 20 20 20 00 4A 39 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 14 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 Table 7 and Table 8 list the ASCII values to switch an input to an output for a single VP 16x18AK machine For more detailed information see Protocol 3000 Section 16 2 Table 7 VP 16x18AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000
5. 6 VID 4 gt 2 OI CRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 024CR AV 0 gt 4 OK CRLH Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs 3 1 VID 3 gt Chaining Multiple 1 gt V 3 gt 4 222 8221 022 V 82 3 A 0 gt 1 V CRI AV 1 gt OK CRLF commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 VID 1 gt 2 3 4 Then switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output OKCRLF 2 video input and disconnect video output 2 VID 82 3 Then switch audio input to output 2 CRLF AUD 0 gt 1 OKICRLF V 1 gt 1 022 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 CRLF 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL NPUT STATUS Get signal status SIGNAL NPUT SIGNAL NPUT STATUS Parameters Description INPUT Input number for all STATUS Signal state 0 or off for not existent signal 1 or on for existent signal Preset commands Command Syntax Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT connections to preset Short form PSTO PRESET Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Short form PDEL PRESET
6. 18858181 188Y8181 Table 16 lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain Before sending the any of the codes in Table 16 the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent Table 16 16 18 Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain Level OUT 1 OUT5 OUTY Rel 468180 81 168580 81 168Y 80 81 Mute 168194 81 168594 81 168Y 94 81 100dB Mute 1681C6 fieesce 8 168YC6 81 81 4681F8 81 1685F8 81 168Y F8 81 O0dB 1681 FF 81 1685FF 81 168Y FF 81 10dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 16 Kramer Protocol By default the VP 16x18AK is set to protocol 3000 see Section 16 2 but is also compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 see Section 16 3 Section 16 1 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000 16 1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 16 1 1 or the protocol commands see Section 16 1 2 16 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 2 buttons for a few seconds To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for a few seconds 16 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from p
7. NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT l6 15 14 I3 l2 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 2nd byte OUTPUT O6 O5 O4 O3 O2 O1 O0 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 4th byte I 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 is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 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 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For oth
8. The Status Display For a few seconds after being powered on the unit s model machine number and firmware version are displayed on the Status display KRAMER VP 1618AK 01 FW VERS 5645 After a few seconds the display shows which audio or video input is switched to which output for example output 1 is switched to input 1 output 4 is switched to input 11 and output 15 is switched to input 3 as shown below 01 02 03 11 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 03 16 17 18 Switching Inputs to Outputs To switch a video audio input to an output 1 Press the VIDEO button to select video channels or AUDIO to select audio channels The VIDEO AUDIO button lights red 2 Press the required OUTPUT button The selected output on the Status display flashes 3 Press the required INPUT button After a few seconds the output on the Status display stops flashing and the switch is implemented To connect a video audio input to all outputs e Press the ALL button followed by the INPUT button corresponding to the input that is to be routed to all the outputs To disconnect a video audio input from a specific output e Press the required OUTPUT button followed by the OFF button To disconnect all outputs e Press the ALL button followed by the OFF button 1 When the Audio button is lit the audio switching is selected 2 When the Video button is lit the video switching is selected 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Oper
9. VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is reqd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 SETTING setting 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or 1 invalid instruction OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output Set as parameter value 2 24 number whose parameter is to be set 0 all 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO Equal to input output 0 increase output 2 PARAMETER number whose parameter 1 decrease output is to be increased 2 increase left output decreased 3 decrease left output 0 all 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 PARAMETER Equal to input output 0 6 24 number whose parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 0 Gain 2
10. following the Audio Gain button to increase the audio input signal level input output bass or treble 18 LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons press and hold again to unlock the buttons The button lights when the front panel is locked see Section 9 2 5 1 For example press ALL and then IN button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 2 Also displays the number of input and output ports the firmware version number and the machine number see Section 6 6 3 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button lights 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP 16x18AK 6 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router mu Em Es pha ms Pt gf o Pt GBA 8 Hm 22080200 00666 00068 00000 88888 100 Figure 2 16 18 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Rear Panel Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Table 2 16 18 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 VIDEO INPUTS 15 pin HD F Connectors Connect to the VGA sources from 1 to 16 2 AUDIO OUTPUTS Removable Terminal Block Connect to balanced stereo audio acceptors from 1 to 16 Connectors 3 VGA 15 pin HD F Connect to the VGA acceptors from 1 to 16 Connectors 4 V
11. Connect the pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to G pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 16x18AK 2 Setthe DIP switches see Section 6 6 so that the machine number on the VP 16x18AK is any number between 2 and 8 3 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the VP 16x18AK set DIP switch 1 to ON and on the PC see Section 6 6 1 RS 485 can be used for control even for distances exceeding 1km Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK 6 5 6 5 1 Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via the Ethernet Port You can connect the VP 16x18AK via Ethernet using either of the following methods e Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 6 5 1 e Connection via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable see Section 6 5 2 Note The following instructions are valid only if your PC uses a fixed IP address If your PC receives an IP address from a DHCP server consult your IT department regarding a suitable IP address Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 16x18AK to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 16x18AK during the initial configuration To connect the VP 16x18AK directly to a PC using a crossover cable Using a crossover cable connect the VP 16x18AK to the PC via the
12. Ethernet port on both units 2 Onthe PC click Start Control Panel 3 Double click Network Connections Right click and from the menu select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP see Figure 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using Intel R 82566DC 2 Gigabit Network This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks dB 005 Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Click the Properties button 7 Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7 You can use any IP address in the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 255 excluding 192 168 1 39 that is provided by your IT department Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network admi
13. Note n some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power f you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK 6 Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK This section describes how to Connect the VP 16x18AK see Section 6 1 Connect a balanced stereo audio output see Section 6 2 Connect the 16 18 to a remote control device via RS 232 see Section 6 3 RS 485 see Section 6 4 Ethernet see Section 6 5 Set the RS 485 termination and machine number see Section 6 6 6 1 Connecting the VP 16x18AK Always switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 16x18AK After connecting your VP 16x18AK connect its power and then switch on the power on each device To connect the VP 16x18AK as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 2 Connect the VGA up to UXGA sources for example computer graphics sources to the 15 pin HD VIDEO INPUT connectors Connect the unbalanced stereo audio sources for example the audio source of the computer to the 3 5mm mini AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect the 15 pin HD VGA V
14. SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 10 VP 16x18AK Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUTS OUTPUT Y AUD LVL 2 1 100 CR AUD LVL 2 5 100 CR AUD LVL 2 Y 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 50 CR AUD LVL 25 AUD LVL 5 500 5048 AUD LVL zi AUD LVL 25 sAUD LVL BY 09 088 AUD LVL 25 10 AUD LVL 25 10 CR AUD LVL BY 10 cR 10dB Max Where X is the output number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 2 7 50 CR 15 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The Hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine set as machine number 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex codes are used when the 16 18 is connected via RS 485 and the VP 16x18AK is set to machine number 2 Table 11 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 11 16 18 Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 27 OUT5 sie OUT Y IN1 01818181 sis 01 81 85 81 E 01 81 8Y 81 IN5 01 8581 81 01 85 85 81 01 85 8Y 81 IN X 018 8181 01 8X 85 81 01 8X 8Y 81 Table 12 lists the Hex codes that switch vide
15. the Audio follow video AFV option press AFV One of the following occurs e Ifthe AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the AFV button lights The audio follows the video e Ifthe AUDIO differs from the VIDEO then the TAKE and the AUDIO buttons flash Also the audio outputs of the STATUS 7 segment display which change flash Press TAKE to confirm the modification The audio follows the video switching 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option e Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button One of the following occurs Ifthe AUDIO button lights switching operations relate to Audio Ifthe VIDEO button lights switching operations relate to Video The STATUS window displays audio or video settings according to your selection 7 7 Storing and Recalling Setup Configurations You can store and recall up to 18 configurations or setups in non volatile memory using the OUTPUT 1 18 buttons l 23 Operating the VP 16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7 7 1 7 7 2 7 8 7 9 Storing a Setup Configuration To store the current status in memory 1 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 2 Press one of the OUTPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 18 This is the preset number in which the current status is stored The configuration is stored in the selected preset number Recalling a Setup Configuration To reca
16. video and stereo audio signals The VP 16x18AK is HDTV compatible and lets you simultaneously route any or all of the 16 inputs to any or all of the 18 outputs In particular the VP 16x18AK 6 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router features Kramer s innovative integrated sync processing technology provides a sharp stable image by restoring the signal waveform even when the sync level is too low A video bandwidth of over 300MHz that ensures transparent performance even for the most critical applications 12 preset memory locations for quick access to common routing configurations and audio gain status for each output Automatic detection of inputs with live connections the respective input button lights green A delayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5sec for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options 16 VGA up to UXGA video inputs on 15 pin HD connectors 16 unbalanced stereo audio inputs on 3 5mm mini jacks 16 VGA up to UXGA video outputs on 15 pin HD connectors 16 balanced stereo audio outputs on 5 pin removable terminal block connectors Two Twisted Pair outputs on RJ 45 connectors Audio level control buttons for adjusting the volume of each input and output Bass and treble control for each output The ability to place multiple switching actions in a queue and then to activate them simultaneously with a one to
17. warning appears dMassuus MON 59311198 2 J This operation will cancel all the changes you made in offline mode do you want to proceed Figure 20 Exiting Offline Warning 9 2 4 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store switching configurations in presets and recall them at any time To store a switching configuration 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 07 Presets that currently contain configurations are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When you select a preset the Store button changes from gray to dark blue 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser E H ec a EER EEN u E Select Preset 01 m Preset 02 Preset 03 Preset 04 Preset 05 Preset 06 Preset 07 08 Preset 09 Preset 10 a Preset 11 H Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 m in Preset 1 6 Figure 21 Selecting Preset 07 2 Click Store A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a setup 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 03 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When you select a preset that con
18. you to Switch any audio video input to any all outputs independently see Section 9 2 1 Set the audio to operate in AFV Audio Follow Video mode see Section 9 2 2 Operate the unit in the Offline mode see Section 9 2 3 Use presets to store and recall switching configurations see Section 9 2 4 Lock or unlock the unit s front panel buttons see Section 9 2 5 29 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 9 2 1 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output for example video input 1 to video output 4 1 Click the blue Video button The button outline becomes dark Actions now relate to video channels 2 Click the required square within the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 4 Out Out 3 4 1 gt 2 Figure 15 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon appears indicating that the video channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4 h Figure 16 Switching an Input to an Output 3 Repeat the above steps for each video and audio clicking the purple Audio button for audio mode channel that you want to switch 9 2 2 Setting the AFV Mode Audio channel In 1 is currently switched to Out 4 To set the AFV mode 1 Click the AFV button The following warning appears 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Message from webpage 2 7 Are you sure you want to switch to mo
19. 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 9 89 81 81 set MIX mode send hex codes 2A 81 84 81 and then send HEX codes 6 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 0 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 0 87 85 81 54 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized
20. 3 5mm mini jack at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits into this opening 3 Terminate the first and the last physical units on the RS 485 bus on Leave all other units unterminated off 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located up to 15m 50ft away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60m 200ft when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm jack that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm jack 1 Model C A35M IRR 50 2 Model C A35M A3SF 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S l 11 Installing the VP 16x18AK in a Rack Installing the VP 16x18AK in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount the VP 16x18AK Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19
21. 4 SETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 11 Left I2 Right 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes
22. 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 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with 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 H
23. AT 5 output input2AC output AC AUDIO THD NOISE Local output 0 031 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC Local output 0 003 1kHz POWER 100 240V AC 44VA CONSUMPTION OPERATING 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 TEMPERATURE STORAGE 40 to 70 T 40 to 158 F TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 19 x 9 5 x 3U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 4 4kg 9 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 P N C A35M IRR 50 37 Default Communication Parameters 12 Default Communication Parameters Table 6 lists the default communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products Table 6 Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Input 1 and Output 1 RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bits 8 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol P2000 P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneously Front Panel Press an
24. EX code 0A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value O if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected 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 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would b
25. IDEO OUTPUT connectors to the video acceptors for example video displays Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block connectors to the balanced stereo audio acceptors for example balanced stereo audio amplifiers with speakers If required you can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see Section 6 3 RS 485 port see Section 6 4 Ethernet port via a LAN see Section 6 5 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 1 You do not need to connect all inputs and outputs 2 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 16x18AK After connecting your VP 16x18AK switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Do NOT push in the rear panel PROG button it is reserved for service use 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine K 13 Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK e Graphics Source 1 7 4 gt Computer Graphics Source 2 Computer RES Bw 9 1 1 3 zu 3 To TP Receiver 1 12 Graphics Source 3 Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 2 amp 5 Stereo Audio Source Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Display 1 Display 2 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router 6 2 Connecting the Audio
26. IDEO OUTPUTS OUTPUT 17 OUTPUT 18 Connect to compatible TP receivers for example TP 122N TP 142 RJ 45 TP Connectors 5 REMOTE IR Opening Mount the optional internal IR connection cable that connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 6 AUDIO INPUTS 3 5mm Mini Jacks Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 16 7 RESET Button Press and hold while powering up the unit to reset all audio switching and Ethernet settings to their factory default values see Section 12 8 PROG Button For the use of Kramer service personnel only 9 RS 485 3 pin Terminal Block Connect to the corresponding pins A B G on another device for RS 485 communication see Section 6 4 10 RS 2329 pin D sub Serial Port Connect to a PC or remote controller see Section 6 3 11 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connect to a PC or other controller over a LAN see Section 6 5 12 MACH DIP switches 1 2 and 3 Use to set the RS 485 machine number see Section 6 6 13 RS 485 TERM DIP switch 4 Use to set the RS 485 termination ON down for RS 485 line termination with 1200 OFF up for no RS 485 line termination see Section 6 6 14 Mains Power Connector Connect to the AC mains power supply 15 Fuse Holder Mains fuse holder 16 Power Switch Switch for turning the unit on and off 1 Up to UXGA resolution 2 Covered by a removable cap The
27. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 241 Recycling Kramer Products 2 2 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Recommendations for Best Performance 32 Safety Instructions 3 3 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair 4 Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VP 16x18AK in a Rack 6 Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK 6 1 Connecting the VP 16x18AK 6 2 Connecting the Audio Outputs to Balanced Unbalanced Acceptors 6 3 Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via RS 232 6 4 Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via RS 485 6 5 Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via the Ethernet Port 6 5 1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port 6 5 2 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router 6 5 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 16x18AK Using K Upload 6 6 Setting the RS 485 Termination and Machine Number DIP switches 7 Operating the 16 18 Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7 1 The Status Display 7 2 Switching Inputs to Outputs 7 3 The At Once and Confirm Modes 7 3 1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action 7 4 Setting the Audio Gain for Inputs and Outputs 3 5 Audio Output Bass and Treble Level Setting 7 6 Setting the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway O
28. Outputs to Balanced Unbalanced Acceptors Figure 4 illustrates how to connect the VP 16x18AK to a balanced acceptor a G 3 Figure 4 Connecting to a Balanced Acceptor 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK Figure 5 illustrates how to connect the VP 16x18AK to an unbalanced acceptor G us Figure 5 Connecting to an Unbalanced Acceptor Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via RS 232 You can connect to the 16 18 via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VP 16x18AK via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 16x18AK unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via RS 485 You can operate the VP 16x18AK via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200m 3900ft using a PC equipped with a card that provides an RS 485 port To connect a PC or controller to the RS 485 port on the VP 16x18AK 1 Wire the RS 485 port on the device to the RS 485 port on the controller as follows Connect the A pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 16x18AK Connect the B pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the B pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 16x18AK
29. R SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router 4 Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP 16x18AK 6 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router 0000000000 Figure 1 16 18 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Front Panel Defining the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Table 1 16 18 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 SELECTOR IN Buttons Press to select an input from 1 to 16 following the selection of an output see Section 7 2 When an input signal is detected the corresponding input button lights 2 SELECTOR OUT Press to select an output from 1 to 18 followed by an input selection see Section 7 2 Buttons 3 OFF Button Press a SELECTOR OUT button followed by OFF to disconnect the selected output from the input see Section 7 2 Press ALL followed by OFF to disconnect all outputs 4 ALL Button Press ALL followed by an INPUT button to switch the selected input to all outputs see Section 7 2 5 STATUSLCD Readout Displays the current Input Output switching configuration on a 2 line LCD readout 6 IR Sensor IR receiver for the Remote Control IR transmitter 7 IRLED Lights yellow when a signal is received from the IR transmitter 8 POWER LED Lights green when the un
30. UXGA Audio Router Front Panel Figure 2 VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Figure 4 Connecting to a Balanced Acceptor Figure 5 Connecting to an Unbalanced Acceptor Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 8 VP 16x18AK DIP switches Figure 9 Control Configuration via RS 232 Figure 10 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 11 Entering the IP Address in the Address Bar Figure 12 The Loading Page Figure 13 First Time Security Warning Figure 14 Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 15 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix Figure 16 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 17 AFV Mode Warning 27 27 29 30 30 31 32 34 34 35 36 37 38 38 40 41 43 43 43 43 43 44 44 51 7 9 14 14 15 17 17 18 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 18 AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched Figure 19 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode Figure 20 Exiting Offline Warning Figure 21 Selecting Preset 07 Figure 22 Selecting Preset 03 Figure 23 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Figure 24 Audio Gain Control Page Figure 25 Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 Figure 26 Configuration Page Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Ta
31. ameter3 2 CR Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter device message ICRI ILF Device long response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter device id 2 command SP paramt param2 result CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A SP Space ASCII 32 0x20 16 2 2 Command Parts Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some special chars for specific commands parameters will be separated by commas Message string Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char note that string can contain more than one command separated by pipe char Message starting char for host command query for machine response Device ID Optional for Knet Knet Device ID follow by char Query sign will follow after some commands to define query request Message closing char Host messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 will be referred to by CR in this document Machine messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 Line Feed ASCII 10 will be referred to by CRLF Spaces between par
32. ameters or command parts will be ignored 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Commands chain separator char When message string contains more than one command commands will be separated by pipe Commands entering If terminal software used to connect over serial V ethernet V USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters will be entered by Enter key that key send also LA but this char will be ignored by commands parser Sending commands from some controllers like Crestron require coding some characters in special form like X Anyway there is a way to enter all ASCII characters so it is possible to send all commands also from controller Similar way can use for URL Telnet support that maybe will be added in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Commands chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by char pipe In this case the message starting char and the message closing char will be entered just one time in the string beginning and at the end the commands in string will not execute until the closing char will be entered Separate response will be sent for every command in the chain Input string max length 64 characters Backward support Design note transparent supporting for protocol 2000 wil
33. ass treble level setting the Status display indicates individual output settings as shown in the example below OUT 08 BAS 06 To set the bass level to 6 for output 14 1 Press and hold the AUDIO GAIN button The button lights red and the current output bass setting is displayed 2 Press OUTPUT 14 Output 14 flashes on the Status display 3 Press the button to increase the bass level or the button to decrease the bass level After a few seconds the setting is saved To set the treble level to 6 for output 14 1 Press and hold the AUDIO GAIN button The button lights red and the current output bass setting is displayed 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 2 Press the AUDIO GAIN button a second time The current treble setting is displayed OUT 08 TRE 06 3 Press OUTPUT 14 Output 14 flashes on the Status display 4 Press the button to increase the treble gain or the button to decrease the treble level After a few seconds the setting is saved 7 6 Setting the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can configure stereo audio signal switching in one of two ways e Audio follow video in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels see Section 7 6 1 e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently see Section 7 6 2 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set
34. ating the VP 16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7 3 The At Once and Confirm Modes You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode When the VP 16x18AK is set to the At Once mode pressing an output input combination implements the action immediately In the Confirm mode the TAKE button is lit the TAKE button must be pressed to execute the switch The At Once Mode In the At Once mode execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation however no protection is provided against changing a switching action in error The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode e You can enter several actions and then confirm execution by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation which protects against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the execution 7 3 1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode to the Confirm mode The TAKE button lights and actions now require user confirmation 2 Press TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode The TAKE button no longer lights and actions no longer require user confirmation 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode Press an output input combination The corresponding input number
35. ble 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Front Panel Features VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Rear Panel Features DIP switch Settings Machine Number DIP switch Settings Technical Specifications of the VP 16x18AK Communication Parameters VP 16x18AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 VP 16x18AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 VP 16x18AK Audio Input Gain Codes VP 16x18AK Audio Output Gain Codes VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Protocol Definitions Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels via RS 232 RS 485 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 8 10 18 19 37 38 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 45 51 52 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our li
36. cific machine or for network using with DNS feature on MACHINE Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MA CHINE NUMBEH MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NEW MACHINE NUMBER RESULT Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be INEW MACHINE NUMBER MACH NUM OLD MACHINE INEW MACHINE NUMBEH OK Network settings commands Set IP Address NET IP ADDRESS NET IP P_ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC ADDRESS NTMC 49 Kramer Protocol Network settings commands Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK 5 SUBNET MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWA Y ADDRESS RESULT NTGT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWA Y ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP MODE NET DHCP DHCP MODE RESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE NTDH DHCP 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set com
37. ctronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to spec
38. d hold Output 1 and Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values power cycle the device while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit IP Address 192 168 1 39 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 Maximum UDP Ports 10 Maximum TCP Ports 4 13 Factory Default EDID Monitor Model name VP 16X18AK Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID Serial number 2 Manufacture date KRM0808 EDID revision 1 3 Input signal type Sync input support Display type RGB color Screen size 360 x 290 mm 18 2 in Power management Extension blocs None DDC CI Not supported Color characteristics Default color space sRGB Display gamma 2 0 Red chromaticity Rx 0 611 2009 ISO week 10 Analog 0 700 0 000 0 7 Vp p Separate Composite Sync on green Standby Suspend Active off Sleep Ry 0 329 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Factory Default EDID Green chromaticity Gx 0 312 Gy 0 559 Blue chromaticity Bx 0 148 By 0 131 White point default Wx 0 320 Wy 0 336 Additional descriptors None Timing characteristics Range limits Not available GTF standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Yes Native preferred timing 1024x768p at 60Hz 4 3 Modeline 1024x768 65 000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 hsync
39. de All audio outs will set as video Figure 17 AFV Mode Warning 2 Click OK The AFV button outline becomes dark All audio channels are switched according to the corresponding video channels In this example audio channel In 2 is now switched to Out 4 Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 E 5 In Figure 18 AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched All configuration changes now switch audio and video simultaneously 9 2 3 Operating in the Offline Mode By default the unit operates in the At Once mode meaning that any switching changes take effect immediately In the Offline mode changes only take effect when you press the Take button To operate in the Offline mode 1 Click the red Offline button The button outline becomes dark 2 Click the required square in the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 5 The audio video indicator icon outline in this example audio appears and the Take and Cancel buttons change from gray to dark blue l 31 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser B a In Za 2 Figure 19 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 3 If required repeat Step 2 for several audio video channels 4 Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel to discard the changes 5 Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode If you have made any changes since clicking the Take button the exiting Offline
40. e the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in 53 Kramer Protocol front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the 5 7588 the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 81 i e 1284 ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 24 Further information needed in instructions
41. ectronics Web K Route Loading To view this page you must Install JAVA Enable JAVA in your browser Enable JavaScript in your browser 2009 ww w kramerelectronics com Figure 12 The Loading Page The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name K Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http j 192 169 1 39 147 The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 13 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical interpretation of the front panel see Figure 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser There are three remote operation Web pages Main switching matrix see Section 9 2 Audio gain control see Section 9 3 Configuration see Section 9 4 Select a page by clicking on the relevant link on the left hand side of the window 9 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page Kramer Electronics We 16 18 AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS a E EH RE H ut Out Out Out Out Out Out 13 14 15 16 17 18 iv Figure 14 Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows
42. ed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 55 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000652 REV 3
43. er operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to retum this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Ele
44. er operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override 4 0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they 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 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Kramer Protocol Table 19 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output which 2 which is to be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3
45. ified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 52301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been remov
46. illustrated in Figure 9 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each 16 18 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VP 16x18AK to the PC see Section 6 3 3 Setthe machine number to 1 of the unit connected to the PC Set RS 485 termination of machine number 1 to ON see Section 6 6 5 Set the machine number on all VP 16x18AK units other than machine number 1 to a unique number between 2 and 8 see Section 6 6 6 Setthe termination on all VP 16x18AK units other than the first and last devices in the chain 7 Interconnect the RS 485 bus on all VP 16x18AK units as follows From the RS 485 connector on the first VP 16x18A K unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 16x18AK unit and so on Up to eight VP 16x18AK units can be connected 25 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely 1 Master Machine um ES 1 SD TES em em en e em oooooooo 60000000 Machine 2 um M 9 00000000 T 0 555595555 rr mar nar mar c 00000000 VON B Up to 8 units Machine 3 55555555 nina 55555655 Mt Figure 9 Control Configuration via RS 232 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Remo
47. it receives power and is switched on 9 VIDEO Button Press for subsequent actions to relate to video The button lights when the video mode is active Press in conjunction with AUDIO to set the delay time 10 AUDIO Button Press for subsequent actions to relate to audio The button lights when the audio mode is active Press in conjunction with VIDEO to set the delay time 11 TAKE Button Press to set the Confirm mode where user confirmation is required for switching actions press again to set the At Once mode where user confirmation per action is not required When in Confirm mode press the TAKE button to execute pending actions see Section 7 3 2 12 AFV Button Press to make the audio channels follow the video channel switching The button lights when the AFV mode is active see Section 7 6 13 RCL Recall Button Press in conjunction with an Output button to recall a switching preset see Section 7 7 2 Press again to execute the preset Press in conjunction with STO to set the machine number 14 STO Store Button Press followed by an Output button to store the current switching configuration see Section 7 7 1 Press in conjunction with RCL to set the machine number 15 AUDIO GAIN Button Press following selection of an output or input to set the audio input or output gain see Section 7 4 16 AUDIO Button Press following the Audio Gain button to decrease the audio signal level input output bass or treble 17 LEVEL Button Press
48. l be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol 56 H38 H80 H83 H81 Table 17 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OK CRLF Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Modell Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio video channel has switched AFV mode AV Video channel has switched Breakaway mode VID IN gt OUT Audio channel has switched Breakaway mode AUD N gt OUT Result codes errors Syntax No error Command running succeeded COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax Error ERRO001 Command not available for this device ERRO002 Parameter is out of range ERRO003 Unauthorized access running command without the match login ERRO004 45 Kramer Protocol Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IN JOUT IN OUT 0001 01 501 1 Switch video only VID 001 001 VID N Jour 01 RESsuLT Short form 01 N OUT
49. ll an input output configuration 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the required OUTPUT SELECTOR button the OUTPUT SELECTOR button number corresponding to the setup number The memory recalls the switching configuration from the selected preset Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons To lock the front panel buttons e Press and hold the Lock button until the button LED lights The buttons are locked To unlock the front panel buttons e Press and hold the Lock button until the button LED is no longer lit The buttons are unlocked Reading and Writing the EDID The VP 16x18AK is delivered with default EDID data programmed in each input This can be modified by using the EDID Designer software to read and write EDID data via RS 232 or Ethernet 1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration without deleting it first replaces the previous configuration 2 The software can be downloaded from http www kramerelectronics com 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely The VP 16x18AK can be operated remotely via the following methods e The Kramer RC IR3 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter e RS 485 see Section 6 4 e RS 232 see Section 8 1 e Ethernet over a LAN see Section 9 Operating the VP 16x18AK via RS 232 To operate up to eight VP 16x18AK units from a PC or serial controller via RS 232 as
50. mand 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESULT Ethernet port ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCO ETH PORT PROTOCOL Ethernet port ETHP PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT Ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 655835 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for Advanced switching commands Command Syntax Response Set audio follow AFV AFV MODE AFV AFV MODE RESULT video mode Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow AFV AFV AFV MODE video mode Front panel AFV mode 0 or afv to set front panel switching buttons in audio follow video state 1 or brk to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 16 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate 16 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 18 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION
51. ne making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your VP 16x18AK 6 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router which is ideal for the following typical applications e Professional display systems requiring a true 16x18 computer graphics and audio matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection The package includes the following items e VP 16x18AK 6 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 3 2 e Power cord rack ears 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 Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Available from http www kramerelectro
52. nics com 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine K Getting Started 2 1 2 2 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recycling Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see Section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside To TP Receiver for example 122 124 Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 2 V k TW vos Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Display 1 Display 2 VIDEO Switching relates to the video signal AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal Overview 3 Overview The VP 16x18AK is a high performance 16x18 computer graphics video matrix router for high resolution
53. nistrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 38 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 9 0 0 0 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Caneel J Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 8 Click OK 17 Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK 6 5 2 6 5 3 6 6 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 16x18AK to the Ethernet port on a network hub switch or router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors The 16 18 Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible with your network see Section 6 5 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 16x18AK Using K Upload To configure the Ethernet port on the 16 18 see the K Upload Guide Setting the RS 485 Termination and Machine Number DIP switches This section describes the VP 16x18AK DIP switch settings that determine the machine number and RS 485 bus termination Figure 8 illustrates the factory default DIP switch positions A switch in the up position is off To turn a switch on push it down RS 485 TERM MACH Figure 8 VP 16x18AK DIP switches Table 3 DIP switch Settings DIP switch Function Number 1 2 3 RS 485 Machine n
54. o channels Table 12 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT5 OUT Y IN1 02818181 e 02 81 85 81 0281 81 IN5 02858181 02 85 85 81 02858Y81 INX 028X 8181 02 8X 85 81 1028X BY 81 Table 13 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio input gain Table 13 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain IN 1 e IN5 INX Increase 18818681 18858681 188X8681 Decrease 18818781 18858781 188X8781 41 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 14 lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain Table 14 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain Level IN 1 INS 2 INX eve Rel 168180 81 4 168580 81 168 80 81 Mute 7 10048 168187 81 168587 81 68X87 1009 1681 9 81 las pg ei 168 9 1681EB 81 1685 81 TE EB 0dB 168XFF 2048 1681 FF 81 1685FF 81 me BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0 00 0 7 Table 15 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 15 VP 16x18AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain OUT 1 OUTS OUTY Increase 18818081 18858081 18 8Y 8081 Decrease 18818181
55. or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Restart device RESET RESET OK Switch to protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII protocol like protocol 3000 Audio parameters commands Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE amplifier stage Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL CHANNEL VOLUME Set audio bass level BASS 55 BASS OUTPUT BASS Short form ADB OUTPUT BASS Read audio bass level BASS OUTPUT BASS OUTPUT BASS Short form ADB OUTPUT Set audio treble level TREBLE OUTPUT TREBLE TREBLE OUTPUT Short form ADT OUTPUT TREBLE TREBLE Read audio treble TREBLE OUTPUT TREBLE OUTPUT Short form ADT OUTPUT TREBLE Parameters Description STAGE In Out or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example 0 for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for Amplifier Out etc E UTPUT Output HANNEL Input or Output A
56. ption 77 Storing and Recalling Setup Configurations 7 1 1 Storing a Setup Configuration 7 1 2 Recalling a Setup Configuration 7 8 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 7 9 Reading and Writing the EDID 8 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely 8 1 Operating the VP 16x18AK via RS 232 _ 4d NNE NNNNNNNNNNNNNNN DN BRB BR RR E BRP KF TDS amp NN K Contents 9 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 9 1 Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via your Browser 9 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 9 2 1 Switching an Input to an Output 9 2 2 Setting the Mode 9 2 3 Operating in the Offline Mode 9 2 4 Storing and Recalling Setups 9 2 5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 9 3 Audio Input Gain Control Page 9 4 The Configuration Page 10 Firmware Upgrade Using K Upload 11 Technical Specifications 12 Default Communication Parameters 13 Factory Default EDID 14 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 15 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 16 Kramer Protocol 16 1 Switching Protocols 16 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 16 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 16 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 16 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 16 2 2 Command Parts Details 16 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VP 16x18AK 16 x 18 PC
57. rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 5 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears
58. rotocol 3000 to protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 lt CR gt To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 The Windows based Kramer control software operates with protocol 2000 If the VP 16x18AK is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to protocol 2000 16 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal Application and uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 Not as part of a switching operation 3 Download the latest software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com l 43 Kramer Protocol 16 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter device_id message CR Simple command commands string with only one command without addressing start body delimiter Command SP Parameter 1 Parameter 2 CR Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3 1 Par
59. tains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue s ica EH EH Juti Preset 03 Preset 04 A Preset 05 Preset 06 a Preset 07 Preset 08 n a Preset 09 x Preset 10 a Preset 11 in Preset 12 3 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 16 D 8 Figure 22 Selecting Preset 03 33 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 2 Click Recall A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded Note You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode see Figure 24 and make it active when you press the Take button see Section 9 2 3 du n 2 Figure 23 Recalling Preset Offline Mode 9 2 5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering To lock the front panel buttons e Click the padlock icon 1 Note Locking the front panel buttons does not disable remote operation of the unit via Ethernet RS 232 or RS 485 9 3 Audio Input Gain Control Page The Audio Gain page lets you set the gain for each of the input channels independently Kramer Electronics mmr CONFIGURATIONS output Gain ES ar gp Figure 24 Audio Gain Control Page 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser To change the audio gain in
60. tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to bed Ria Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its prop
61. tely Using a Web Browser 9 1 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser You can remotely operate the 16 18 using a Web browser via the Ethernet port see Section 9 1 To be able to do so you must use a supported Web browser Microsoft V6 0 and higher Chrome Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed and running browse to http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 10 or failure message gt Your Java is working Java Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 10 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser Connecting to the VP 16x18AK via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 16x18AK and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number for the default IP address see Table 2 or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name http 192 168 1 39 Figure 11 Entering the IP Address in the Address Bar The Loading page appears 27 Operating the VP 16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Kramer El
62. that is displayed in the LCD readout flashes The TAKE button also flashes 2 Pressthe flashing TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding input number that is displayed in the LCD readout no longer flashes The TAKE button lights 1 If the TAKE button is not pressed within one minute the action is aborted 2 The TAKE button does not light 3 The TAKE button lights l 21 Operating the VP 16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7 4 7 5 To confirm several actions in the Confirm mode 1 Press each OUTPUT INPUT combination in sequence The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the LCD readout flash The TAKE button also flashes 2 Pressthe flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the LCD readout no longer flash The TAKE button lights Setting the Audio Gain for Inputs and Outputs During audio gain level setting the Status display indicates individual input output volume settings as shown in the example below INP 01 VOL 06 To set the audio gain to 6 for output 14 1 Press the AUDIO GAIN button The button lights red and the current output volume setting is displayed 2 Press OUTPUT 14 Output 14 flashes on the Status display 3 Press the button to increase the volume or the button to decrease the volume After a few seconds the setting is saved Audio Output Bass and Treble Level Setting During audio b
63. the Web page using the new name or IP address 10 Firmware Upgrade Using K Upload For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the K Upload Software Guide The latest firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications Table 5 lists the technical specifications for the VP 16x18AK 6 x 18 PC UXGA Audio Router Table 5 Technical Specifications of the VP 16x18AK Note All are measured on the local output unless specified otherwise INPUTS 16 XGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 16 unbalanced stereo audio on 3 5mm mini jacks OUTPUTS 16 XGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 16 balanced stereo audio on 5 pin terminal block connectors 2 TP on RJ 45 connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 1 6Vpp AUDIO 9 6Vpp dift 12 8dBu BANDWIDTH VIDEO 400MHz AUDIO 20kHz DIFF GAIN 0 196 maximum DIFF PHASE 0 05 deg maximum K FACTOR Local output 0 196 S N RATIO VIDEO 620 to 5MHz AUDIO 83dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 354 100MHz AUDIO 68dB 2 1kHz CONTROLS Volume 105 to 30dB Bass 15 to 1548 Treble 20 to 20db COUPLING VIDEO AUDIO Local output DC Local output input AC output DC CAT 5 output AC C
64. this example input gain for channel 2 1 From the Input Gain drop down list click 02 Input Gain Figure 25 Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 2 Click the or button to decrease or increase the gain Hold the or button down to step quickly through the values Note Each click increments decrements the value by 0 5 To change the gain by a whole number you must click the button twice 94 The Configuration Page The Configuration page lets you view the IP related settings Fields with a white background are editable fields with a blue background are read only Kramer Electronics VP 16X18AK Name KRAMER 0000 AUDIO GAIN Modet vP texigak 7 Serial Number o Firmware version o009005645 MAC Address IP Address 192 168 001 039 DHCP EN Gateway 000 000 000 000 8 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Figure 26 Configuration Page The following IP related settings can be edited e Unit name e Fixed IP Address DHCP e Gateway e Subnet Mask l 35 Firmware Upgrade Using K Upload The following fields are read only Model Serial Number Firmware Version MAC Address To edit the IP related settings 1 2 Edit the required field Click Submit The Network Settings confirmation message appears Click OK A message appears showing that the settings have been successfully changed If the IP address was changed or you selected DHCP reload
65. uch button The ability to lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering with settings Support for DDC Display Data Channel communication between input 1 and output 1 high density 15 pin HD connectors on pins 12 and 15 Default EDID values programmed on each input 1 In second increments KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 1 3 2 You can operate the VP 16x18AK using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 RS 232 serial or Ethernet TCP UDP commands using Kramer 2000 and 3000 protocols transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial Ethernet controller The Kramer Infrared Remote Control transmitter or Infrared remote extension cable transmitter optional Your Web browser using Ethernet communication over a LAN The VP 16x18AK is dependable rugged and fits into three vertical spaces 3U of a standard 19 professional rack Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only high quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer 16 18 away from moisture e
66. udio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value MUTE MODE 1 Mute 0 Unmute 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Machine info commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN VPUTS COUNT OUT OUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESET VIDEO AUD count PRESET AUDIO COUNT Reset FACTORY FACTORY RESUL configuration to factory default Mute Audio MUTE MUTE MODE MUTE MUTE MODE RESUL Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking icR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE MODEL Read device serial number SN SN SER AL NUMBEH Read device firmware VERSION VERSION VAJOH MINOR BUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME NAME RESULT Read machine name NAME NAME Reset machine name to factory default NAME RST NAME RST VACHINE FACTORY RESULT Note machine name not equal to model name This name relevance for site viewer identification of spe
67. umber see Table 4 Default All off machine number 1 4 RS 485 Termination Default Off DIP switches 1 2 and 3 determine the RS 485 machine number for the VP 16x18AK When several VP 16x18AK units are connected the machine number determines the unique identity of the VP 16x18AK in the sequence see Table 4 1 Available from http www kramerelectronics com 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 16x18AK Note e When using a stand alone VP 16x18AK unit set the machine number to 1 factory default e When connecting more than one VP 16x18AK set the first machine connected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VP 16x18AK units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 8 Table 4 Machine Number DIP switch Settings DIP switch Number Machine Number 1 2 3 1 Default OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF ON 3 OFF ON OFF 4 OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF OFF 6 ON OFF ON 7 ON ON OFF 8 ON ON ON DIP switch 4 sets the RS 485 termination of the VP 16x18A K Only the first and last physical units on the RS 485 bus should be terminated all others must be unterminated Moving the DIP switch up turns the termination off default moving the switch down turns the termination on 19 Operating the VP 16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7 1 7 2 Operating the VP 16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons
68. xcessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning not open the unit High voltages can cause electrical shock Servicing by qualified personnel only Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 1 Available from Kramer Electronics and listed on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com K Overview 3 3 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair STP cable and stress that the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using STP cable There are different levels of STP cable available and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford Our non skew free cable Kramer BC STP is intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue In cases where there is skewing our Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP skew free cable Kramer BC XTP may be advantageous and UTP cable might also be preferable for long range applications In any event when using UTP cable it is advisable to ensure that the cable is installed far away from electric cables motors and so on which are prone to create electrical interference KRAME

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