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1. Machine 2 E ERE 6000 0000 0000 9 6 Machine 3 Optional EEEE uus Figure 21 Control Configuration via RS 232 25 Controlling the 88 8 2 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each VP 88K 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VP 88K to the PC see Section 6 2 3 Set the Machine to of the unit connected to the PC 4 Set Machine RS 485 termination to On see Section 6 5 5 Set the Machine on all VP 88K units other than Machine to a unique number between 2 and 16 see Section 6 5 6 Set the termination on all VP 88K units other than Machine to Off 7 Interconnect the RS 485 bus on all VP 88K units From the RS 485 connector on the first VP 88K unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 88K unit and so on Up to sixteen VP 88K units can be connected Controlling the VP 88K via RS 485 To control up to fifteen VP 88K units via an RS 485 controller or a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface RS 485 Term pe OF
2. Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video connection VID oUT VID IN gt OUT Short form V VID VID IN gt 1 N22 Read audio connection AUD AUD Short form A 007 AUD AUD 1 INP2 Parameters Description Input number 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 AV 327 CR AV 327 Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 224CR VID 2 gt 4 OKICRLF 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 422CR 6 VID 4 gt 2 OKCRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV 0 gt 4 CR AV 0 gt 4 OKCRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 g
3. Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific AUD LVL CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL amplifier stage Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL Short form ADL STAGE AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Mute Audio MUTE MUTE MODE MUTE MUTE MODE RESUL 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Parameters Description stace In Out or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example 0 for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for Amplifier Out etc CHANNEL Input or Output voLUMe Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value MUTE MODE 1 Mute 0 Unmute Machine info commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN NPUTS COUNT OUT OUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESET VIDEO COUNT AUD count IPRESET AUDIO COUN Reset configuration to FACTORY FACTORY RESUL T factory default Identification com
4. A 7 gt 8 A 8 gt 8 IN1 IN 2 IN 3 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN8 Table 9 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Section 15 2 Table 9 VP 88K Audio Input Gain Codes Level INPUT 1 INPUT 5 INPUT X Rel AUD LVL 1 1 100 CR AUD LVL 1 5 100 CR AUD LVL 1 X 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 50 CR AUD LVL 1 5 50 AUD LVL 1 X 50 CR 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 X 0dB AUD LVL 1 1 14 CR AUD LVL 1 5 14 CR AUD LVL 1 X 14 CR 14dB Max Where X is the input number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 1 7 S0 CR Table 10 lists the codes that set the audio output gain For more detailed information see Section 15 2 Table 10 VP 88K Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT X yas AUD LVL 2 1 100 CR AUD LVL 2 5 100 CR AUD LVL 2 X 1 OO CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 50 CR AUD LVL 50 CR AUD
5. 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 other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER 51 Kramer Protocol 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 Table 19 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the t
6. 1 From the Input Gain drop down list click 02 35 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser Input Gain Figure 39 Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 2 Click the or button to decrease or increase the gain Hold the or button down to cycle 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 9 4 The Configuration Page The Configuration page lets you edit the IP related settings and only view the others Editable fields have a white background Kramer Electronics VP 88K Name KRAMER 0000 AUDIO GAIN m Model VP 88K Serial Number o Firmware version 00 09 00 2983 Address 00 20 4 86 27 1 IP Address 192 168 001 039 DHCP Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Figure 40 Configuration Page The following IP related settings can be edited e Machine name e Fixed IP Address DHCP 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 10 e Gateway e Subnet Mask The following fields can be viewed e Model Serial Number Firmware Version MAC Address To edit the IP related settings 1 Edit the required field 2 Click Submit The Network Settings confirmation message appears 3 Click OK A message appears showing that the settings have been successfully changed 4 If the IP addre
7. 1 38 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 19 0 0 0 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 8 Click OK 6 4 2 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 88K to the Ethernet port on a network hub switch or router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors The VP 88K Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible with your network see Section 6 4 3 6 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 88K To configure the Ethernet port on the VP 88K download the P3K Ethernet Configuration software to your PC extract the files to a folder and install the software To configure the VP 88K Ethernet port 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Kramer gt P3K Wizard The P3K Wizard window appears 2 Click Connect The Connect window appears 1 Available from http www kramerelectronics com 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP Enter IP address And Port IP 192 168 1 Port 50000 Factory Default Address O Serial Cx Figure 10 Connect Window 3 Select one of the following methods to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 88K Ethernet if you are connected via an Ethernet cable Enter the IP address
8. 24 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 17 17 38 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 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 the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher which is ideal for e Professional display systems requiring true 8x8 computer graphics and audio matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection e Presentation and production applications The package includes the following items e VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher e Power cord Windows based Kramer control software e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 1 Quick Start The following quick start chart summarizes the basic steps
9. D H WEIGHT 5 5kg 12 2lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Windows based Kramer control software OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 The sync input cannot accept video signal level 3 P N C A35M IRR 50 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Parameters 12 Communication Parameters Table 6 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products Table 6 Communication Parameters 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 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit 13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Ser
10. Serial Digital Video on different inputs e For parallel applications for example you can use it simultaneously as a composite video 8x8 matrix and as a Y C s Video Matrix e In mixed applications such as Y C and CV simultaneously To do so select the parallel output channels for the same format for example if the Red and Green Channels are used for Y C the Red for and the Green for then the output channels should be used similarly Red for Y and Green for C 6 1 Wiring a Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 4 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection ks G s Figure 4 Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced acceptor to the balanced output of the unit 1 Not illustrated in Figure 3 2 Including the RGB connectors but not the HV connectors 3 For example the Red channel is used for composite video and Green and Blue channels are used for s Video 4 In a mixed signal application all the input channels are selected simultaneously For example if used for Y C and CV parallel switching then when input number 1 is selected it selects both input number 1 of the Y C and input number 1 of the CV channel 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher a G 3 Figure 5 Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced sour
11. 1448 Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F Table 15 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 15 VP 88K Hex Codes that Increase Decrease the Audio Output Gain OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 Increase 18 81 80 81 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 80 81 18 85 80 81 18 86 80 81 18 87 80 81 18 88 80 81 Decrease 18 81 81 81 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 18 85 81 81 18 86 81 81 18 87 81 81 18 88 81 81 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 VP 88K Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain Level Rel 168180 81 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 16 85 80 81 16 86 80 81 1687 80 81 16 88 80 81 Mute OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 16 81 8D 8116 82 8D 81 16 83 8D 81 16 84 8D 81 16 85 8D 81 16 86 8D 8116 87 8D 8116 88 8D 81 100 Mute 16 81 BF 81 16 82 BF 81 16 83 BF 81 16 84 BF 81 16 85 BF 81 16 86 BF 81116 87 BF 81 16 88 BF 81 50dB 1681F1 81 16 82 F1 81 16 83 F1 81 1684 F1 81 16 85 F1 81 1686 F1 81 16 87 F1 81 1688F1 81 OdB 1681FF 81 1682 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 16 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 16 87 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 13 Max 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 15 Kramer Protoco
12. 2 3 4 INPUT C C y Machine Firmware build Figure 14 Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On 7 4 2 Status Display During Normal Operation During normal operation the STATUS display shows which inputs are switched to which outputs an example is shown in Figure 15 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 88K 7 4 3 7 5 7 5 1 OUTPUT 2 3 4 JJ 1 C INPUT input 3 is connected input 4 is connected to output 3 to output 8 Figure 15 Status Display During Normal Operation In the VIDEO mode the display shows the video signal configuration In the AUDIO mode the display shows the audio signal configuration In the AFV mode see Section 7 5 1 the display shows both signal configurations Status Display During Audio Gain Level Setting During audio gain level setting the Status display indicates Whether an INPUT or OUTPUT is selected in this example OUTPUT Which channel number is selected in this example 3 current gain setting in 0 5dB increments in this example 4 5 The 0 5dB is indicated by the period following the 4 STATUS OUTPUT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ri L2 1 Ed 1 Figure 16 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 3 Gain 4 5 To set the audio gain levels see Section 7 7 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can configure stereo audio signal switching in one of two ways e Audio follow video AFV in which
13. 6 7 and 8 set the machine number 1 sets the RS 485 bus termination see Section 6 5 9 RS 485 Port Pin is for the Ground connection pins B and A are for RS 485 12V is connected to the 12V power 10 Mains power switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 11 Mains fuse holder Contains the mains fuse 12 Mains power socket Socket for a mains power cable 13 FACTORY RESET Button Press and hold while powering up the unit to reset the audio switching and Ethernet settings to their factory default values IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Audio gain for all inputs and OdB outputs All switching configuration Erased Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio mode AFV 14 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through the computer network 15 PROGRAM Button Push in to enter Program mode to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS 232 Release to revert to Normal mode the factory default 16 AUDIO OUTPUTS removable Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptors terminal blocks 17 AUDIO INPUTS removable Connect to the balanced stereo audio sources terminal blocks 1 Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine see Section 4 1 2 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS 485 cable In most applications the ground is not connected Installing in a Rack 4 4 Using the IR Tra
14. 8 Machine number see Table 4 DIP switch 1 determines the RS 485 bus termination for the VP 88K Moving the switch up turns the termination off default moving the switch down turns the termination on DIP switches 2 3 and 4 are not used DIP switches 5 6 7 and 8 determine the machine number of the VP 88K When several VP 88K units are connected the machine number determines the unique identity of the VP 88K in the sequence see Table 4 e When using a stand alone VP 88K unit set the machine number to 1 factory default e When connecting more than one VP 88K set the first machine connected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VP 88K units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16 Table 4 Machine Number DIP switch Settings DIP switch DIP switch Machine Number Machine Number 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF 9 Slave ON OFF OFF OFF Master default 2 Slave OFF OFF OFF ON 10 Slave ON OFF OFF ON 3 Slave OFF OFF OFF 11 Slave ON OFF ON OFF 4 Slave OFF OFF ON ON 12 Slave ON OFF ON ON 5 Slave OFF ON OFF OFF 13 Slave ON ON OFF OFF 6 Slave OFF ON OFF ON 14 Slave ON ON ON 7 Slave OFF ON ON OFF 15 Slave ON ON OFF 8 Slave OFF ON ON ON 16 Slave ON ON 17
15. CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 44 Kramer Protocol 15 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 then one command separated by pipe char Message starting char for host command query for machine response Device address 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 in this document Machine messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 Line Feed ASCII 10 will be referred to by CRLF Spaces between parameters or command parts will be ignored Commands chain separator char When message string contains more than one command commands will be separated by pipe Commands entering TOM If terminal software used to connect over serial ethernet USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters will be entered by Enter key that key send also
16. GBA ETEEHEEHEREEEEHEEREHEEEEHHES 4 IL JT7 1 11 7 1 1 4 Figure 2 VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 INPUT BNC connectors Connect to the RGBHV video sources or composite video Y C YUV and even SD SDI signals on different inputs 2 OUTPUT BNC connectors Connect to the RGBHV video acceptors 3 REMOTE IR 3 5mm mini Optional requires a special order cable Connect to an external IR connector receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 4 EXT SYNC BNC connector Connects to the external sync source 5 1 Button When pushed in selects an external sync from the external source when released selects the internal sync inputted via the video input 1 connectors see Section 7 9 6 RS 232 9 pin D sub port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 7 RS 485 Term switch Terminates the RS 485 bus see Section 6 5 8 Machine DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the unit 5
17. KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 2 On the PC click Start gt Control Panel 3 Double click Network Connections 4 Right click and from the menu select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP see Figure 8 1 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using Intel R 82566DC 2 Gigabit Network C This connection uses the following items el Client for Microsoft Networks amp File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 2 005 Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network C Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 8 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 9 Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties _ General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168
18. ON 12345678 Figure 22 DIP switch Setting for Machine 2 1 Connect up to 15 VP 88K devices to the controller via RS 485 see Section 6 3 2 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each VP 88K unit 3 Setthe Machine number on the first VP 88K to be Machine 2 see Section 6 5 4 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the Controller PC and on the last VP 88K set DIP switch 1 to ON 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 88K After connecting your VP 88K switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the 88 5 Set the Machine number on all VP 88K units other than Machine 2 to a unique number between 3 and 16 see Section 6 5 Figure 22 shows the DIP switch setting for Machine 2 8 3 Controlling the VP 88K via Ethernet Before trying to control the VP 88K via Ethernet the unit must first be configured according to the instructions in Section 6 4 To control the VP 88K via Ethernet Ethernet Network Switch 4 Machine 1 Master KaR OOOOOO O 000000 1 00 000000 1 060 000000 0 GEE 0 rests Figure 23 Controlling the VP 88K via
19. Operating the VP 88K 7 1 7 2 Operating the VP 88K You can operate the VP 88K via the following methods e Front panel buttons e RS 232 e RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Ethernet e The Kramer RC IR3 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Displaying the Configuration of the VP 88K For five seconds after being powered on the unit s model and software version is displayed see Section 7 4 1 After the first five seconds the 7 segment display shows which audio or video input is switched to which output see Section 7 4 2 Switching Outputs to Inputs To switch a video audio input to an output e Press the desired OUTPUT button followed by the desired INPUT button 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 desired OUTPUT button followed by the OFF button To disconnect all outputs e Press the ALL button followed by the OFF button 7 3 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode When the VP 88K operates in the At Once mode pressing an output input combination implements the action immediately In the Confirm mode the TAKE button must be pressed to activate the switch The At Once Mode In the At Once mode executio
20. or the machine name The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 and the default name for the unit is KRAMER Serial if you are connected via a serial port Select the COM port from the Select Port drop down list 4 Click OK The Device Properties window appears 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 2 The four digits are the last four digits of the machine s serial number 15 Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher B p3k wizard Fle Help Disconnect Connecting To IP 192 168 1 38 Device Properties Name KRAMER 0000 Model Serial Number UDP local Port TCP local port KNeHD MAC 192 168 1 39 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Mak 25 25 0 0 Firmware 00 09 00 2332 Build Date DHCP Enabled Figure 11 Device Properties Window 5 Make the required changes 6 Click Set to save changes or click Close to exit and not save the changes 6 5 Setting the VP 88K DIP switches This section describes the VP 88K DIP switch settings that configure RS 485 bus termination and VP 88K machine number Figure 12 illustrates the factory default DIP switch positions RS 485 Term Le OFF ON 123 45 67 8 Figure 12 VP 88K DIP switches 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Table 3 DIP switch Settings DIP switch Number Function 1 1 RS 485 Termination 2 2 3 4 Not used 3 5 6 7
21. reference the specific unit 2 LAN is Local Area Network Defining the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Defining the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP 88K QO 9 Ore SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fr P3 1 1 F3 m or LO 2 2 2 DJ 2 E POWER 8x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 0 H STO RCL TAKE OUTPUT Y STATUS 1 E ER EE Bb H oo E VIDEO AUDIO AFV AuDIO LEVEL 4 4 LOCK VP 88K 15 14 MoO Figure 1 VP S8K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1 VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver LED Lights yellow LED when receiving signals from the Kramer infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED Lights red when the unit is turned on 3 OUTPUT SELECTOR Select the output to which the input is switched buttons 4 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Select the input to switch to the output see Section 7 2 5 TAKE button Press to toggle between the Confirm mode and the At Once mode
22. 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 TE 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 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 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 To 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 Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warran
23. the following Press either of the Audio Level buttons and press the required INPUT or OUTPUT SELECTOR button Press the required INPUT or OUTPUT SELECTOR button If an OUTPUT was pressed the display indicates which OUTPUT is selected by flashing the selected number In this example OUTPUT 8 is selected see Figure 18 STATUS Output 8 flashes Figure 18 Status Display OUTPUT 6 Flashing 2 Press either the plus button to increase or the minus button to decrease the current gain level setting The display changes to indicate see Figure 19 whether an INPUT or OUTPUT is selected in this example OUTPUT which channel number is selected in this example 8 the current gain setting in this example 4 5 1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration without deleting it first replaces the previous configuration 23 Operating the VP 88K 7 8 7 9 STATUS Figure 19 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 8 Gain 4 5 3 Press either the button to increase or the minus button to increase or decrease respectively the gain level setting The display changes accordingly 4 Press either the Audio or Video button to exit the gain level setting mode If no button is pressed for 10 seconds the VP 88K automatically exits the gain level setting mode and the display reverts to normal operation The factory default audio gain is set to OdB An audio gain value of OdB indicates that t
24. when connecting a VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 1 GROUP I Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Download from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Download the latest user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside e ETE Hn Bu Connect ihe video Set ihe DIP Configure the Connect the video switches SYNC source and audio inputs and audio outputs Bg jl 12345678 RGBHV High Resolution Defauli all raphics s gt Source DIP switches are set to OFF Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 Connect an optional RS 232 Control Port an RS 485 port and or the ETHERNET Port Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see section 7 4 2 ee STATUS z 3 4 5 m uem orate Tee Dae INPUT LILIEIEIEIEIEILI Use the SELECTOR buttons to switch t
25. 4 87 81 01 84 88 81 5 018581 81 01 85 82 81 01 85 83 81 01 85 84 81 01 85 85 81 01 85 86 81 01 85 87 81 01 85 88 81 ING 018681 81 01 86 82 81 01 86 83 81 01 86 84 81 01 86 85 81 01 86 86 81 01 86 87 81 01 86 88 81 7 0187 81 81 01 87 82 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 84 81 01 87 85 81 01 87 86 81 01 87 87 81 01 87 88 81 8 018881 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 84 81 01 88 85 81 01 88 86 81 01 88 87 81 01 88 88 81 Table 12 lists the Hex codes that switch audio channels Table 12 VP 88K Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT7 OUT 8 1 02 81 81 81 02 81 82 81 02 81 83 81 02 81 84 81 02 81 85 81 02 81 86 81 02 81 87 81 02 81 88 81 IN2 0282 81 81 02 82 82 81 02 82 83 81 02 82 84 81 02 82 85 81 02 82 86 81 02 82 87 81 02 82 88 81 3 02838181 02 83 82 81 02 83 83 81 02 83 84 81 02 83 85 81 02 83 86 81 02 83 87 81 02 83 88 81 IN4 02848181 02 84 82 81 02 84 83 81 02 83 84 81 02 84 85 81 02 84 86 81 02 84 87 81 02 84 88 81 5 02858181 02 85 82 81 02 85 83 81 02 85 84 81 02 85 85 81 02 85 86 81 02 85 87 81 02 85 88 81 ING _ 02 86 81 81 02 86 82 81 02 86 83 81 02 86 84 81 02 86 85 81 02 86 86 81 02 86 87 81 02 86 88 81 IN7 0287 81 81 02 87 82 81 02 87 83 81 02 87 84 81 02 87 85 81 02 87 86 81 02 87 87 81 02 87 88 81 IN8 028881 81 02 8
26. 6 V 7 gt 7 V 7 gt 8 IN 8 V 8 gt 1 V 8 gt 2 CR V 8 gt 3 V 8 gt 4 V 8 gt 5 CR V 8 gt 6 CR V 8 gt 7 V 858 39 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 8 VP 88K Audio Signal Codes OUT 1 A 1 gt 1 A 2 gt 1 A 3 gt 1 CR A 4 gt 1 CR A 5 gt 1 CR A 6 gt 1 CR A 7 gt 1 A 8 gt 1 CR OUT 2 A 1 gt 2 A 2 gt 2 CR A 3 gt 2 CR A 4 gt 2 CR A 5 gt 2 CR A 6 gt 2 CR A 7 gt 2 8 gt 2 CR OUT 3 A 1 gt 3 A 2 gt 3 A 3 gt 3 A 4 gt 3 CR A 5 gt 3 A 6 gt 3 A 7 gt 3 A 8 gt 3 OUT 4 A 1 gt 4 A 2 gt 4 CR A 3 gt 4 A 4 gt 4 CR A 5 gt 4 CR A 6 gt 4 7 gt 4 8 gt 4 CR OUT 5 A 1 gt 5 CR A 2 gt 5 CR A 3 gt 5 CR A 4 gt 5 CR A 5 gt 5 CR A 6 gt 5 CR A 7 gt 5 CR A 8 gt 5 CR OUT 6 A 1 gt 6 A 2 gt 6 A 3 gt 6 A 4 gt 6 CR A 5 gt 6 A 6 gt 6 A 7 gt 6 A 8 gt 6 OUT7 A 1 gt 7 A 2 gt 7 A 3 gt 7 A 4 gt 7 CRI A 5 gt 7 A 6 gt 7 7 gt 7 A 8 gt 7 OUT 8 A 1 gt 8 A 2 gt 8 A 3 gt 8 A 4 gt 8 CR A 5 gt 8 6 gt 8
27. 8 82 81 02 88 83 81 02 88 84 81 02 88 85 81 02 88 86 81 02 88 87 81 02 88 88 81 Table 13 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease audio input gain Table 13 VP 88K Hex Codes that Increase Decrease Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN3 IN 4 IN5 IN6 IN7 IN8 Increase 18 81 86 81 18 82 86 81 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 18 85 86 81 18 86 86 81 18 87 86 81 18 88 86 81 Decrease 18 81 87 81 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18 84 87 81 18 85 87 81 18 86 87 81 18 87 87 81 18 88 87 81 Table 14 lists the Hex codes that set the audio input gain Before sending any of the codes in Table 14 the command 2A 86 80 81 must be sent Table 14 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain Level IN1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 Rel 168180 81 16 8280 81 116 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 16 85 80 81 16 86 80 81 1687 80 81 16 88 80 81 Mute 16 81 8D 81 16 82 8D 81 16 83 8D 81116 84 8D 81 16 85 8D 81 16 86 8D 81 16 87 8D 81 16 88 8D 81 100dB Mute 1681BF 8116 82 BF 81 16 83 BF 8116 84 BF 81 1685 BF 81 16 86 BF 81 1687 BF 81 1688 BF 81 50dB 41 Kramer Protocol Level IN 1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN 6 IN7 IN8 Rel 1681F1 81 16 82 F1 81 116 83 F1 81 116 84 F1 81 16 85 F1 81 1686 F1 81 1687F1 81 1688F1 81 OdB 1681FF 81 1682 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 8116 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 16 87 FF 81 16 88 FF 81
28. 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 31 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser 2 BG Roa M M M M lt 2 jJ Are you sure you want to switch to mode All audio outs will set as video Figure 31 AFV Mode Warning 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 Figure 32 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 2 Click the red Offline button The button outline becomes dark Click the required point in the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 5 The audio video indicator icon outline 9 in this example audio appears and the Take and Cancel buttons change from gray to dark blue 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser Hage 9 R i i a Figure 33 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode If required repeat Step 2 for several audi
29. Deleting an Input Output Configuration 7 7 The Audio Input Output Gain Control 7 8 Resetting the Unit 7 9 Selecting the Genlock Source 8 Controlling the VP 88K 8 1 Controlling the VP 88K via RS 232 8 2 Controlling the VP 88K via RS 485 8 3 Controlling the VP 88K via Ethernet oo oo A UQ m m 11 12 12 12 14 14 16 18 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 27 Contents 9 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser 9 1 Connecting to the VP 88K User Manual via your Browser 9 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 9 2 1 Switching an Input to an Output 9 2 2 Setting the AFV Mode 9 2 3 Operating in the Offline Mode 9 2 4 Storing and Recalling Setups 92 5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 9 3 Audio Input Gain Control Page 9 4 The Configuration Page 10 Flash Memory Upgrade 11 Technical Specifications 12 Communication Parameters 13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 14 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 15 Kramer Protocol 15 1 Switching Protocols 15 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 15 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 15 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 15 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 15 2 2 Command Parts Details 15 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View Figure 3 Conn
30. ESET IN gt 1 INP2 Read audio connections PRST AUD PRESET JOUT PRST AUD PRESET IN gt OU7 from saved preset Short form PAUD PRESET DUT PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET 2 Read saved presets list PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET Short form PLST 47 Kramer Protocol Preset commands Command Syntax Response Parameters Description PRESET Preset number OU T Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audio amp Video connections to preset 5 PRST STR PRST STR 5 OK CRLF Recall Audio amp Video connections from preset 3 PRCL PRST RCL 3 OK CRLF Show source of video output 2 from preset 3 PRST VID 3 2 CR PRST VID 3 422 CRLF Operation commands Command Lock front panel Syntax LOCK FP OCK MOD Short form LCK LOCK MODE Response LOCK FP ILOCK MODE IRESUL Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODH Parameters Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 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 switch back to ASCII protocol like protocol 3000 Audio parameters commands
31. Ethernet 1 Connect the Ethernet port on Machine number 1 to the LAN port of your PC either Via a network switch as shown in Figure 23 Using a straight through cable directly using a crossover cable 2 Setthe Machine number on the VP 88K to be Machine 1 see Section 6 5 1 Set the first unit to Machine number 2 the second unit to Machine number 3 and so on up to 16 27 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser 9 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser 9 1 You can remotely operate the VP 88K using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection 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 24 or failure message lt 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 24 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 88K User Manual via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 88K and do the following 1 Open your I
32. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 88K 6x8 RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Defining the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6 1 Wiring a Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 2 Connecting to the VP 88K via RS 232 6 3 Connecting to the VP 88K via RS 485 6 4 Connecting to the VP 88K via the Ethernet Port 6 4 1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port 6 4 2 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router 6 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 88K 6 5 Setting the VP 88K DIP switches 7 Operating the VP 88K 7 1 Displaying the Configuration of the VP 88K 42 Switching Outputs to Inputs 4 9 Confirming Settings 7 3 1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes 7 3 0 Confirming a Switching Action 7 4 Understanding the 7 Segment Status Display Information 7 4 1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 7 4 2 Status Display During Normal Operation 7 4 3 Status Display During Audio Gain Level Setting 7 9 Choosing the Audio Follow Video Breakaway Option 7 5 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 7 5 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 7 6 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 7 6 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 7 6 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 7 63
33. LF 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 All 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 will 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 OKCRLF Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Versio
34. LVL om 50 CR 50dB AUD LVL m AUD LVL is AUD LVL 2x OdB AUD LVL 2 1 1365 AUD LVL 2 5 1365 AUD LVL 2 X 1365 13dB Where X is the output number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 2 7 50 CR 14 Tables 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 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 codes are used when the VP 88K is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 11 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 11 VP 88K Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT7 OUT 8 1 018181 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 01 81 86 81 01 81 87 81 01 81 88 81 2 0182 81 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 84 81 01 82 85 81 01 82 86 81 01 82 87 81 01 82 88 81 3 018381 81 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 81 01 83 85 81 01 83 86 81 01 83 87 81 01 83 88 81 4 0184 81 81 01 84 82 81 01 84 83 81 01 83 84 81 01 84 85 81 01 84 86 81 01 8
35. REASE DECREASE AUDIO Equal to input output 0 increase output 2 PARAMETER number whose parameter 4 decrease output is to be increased F decreased 2 increase left output 0 all 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 PARAMETER Equal to input output 0 6 24 number whose parameter is requested 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 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 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 Left 2 Treble 12 Right Midrange 4 Mix On 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 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 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
36. TAKE button which lets you place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them with one touch of the TAKE button Mixed video application usage such as CV Y C and YUV simultaneously An Ethernet connection that supports easy dial up and Internet system remote control requiring only a dedicated IP address and a modem in the remote location whether it is a stand alone PC or a LAN system Control the VP 88K using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 Ethernet The Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter An optional external remote IR receiver see Section 4 1 The VP 88K is dependable rugged and fits into three vertical spaces 3U ofa standard 19 rack To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 88K away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 IP Address is a 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to
37. able 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 7 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 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 9 error 9 25 i e a T OUTPUT 1 invalid instruction byte 4 or 2 out of range OUTPUT 3 machine busy byte 5 4 invalid input this byte is set as the 5 valid input 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 INC
38. all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels see Section 7 5 1 e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently see Section 7 5 2 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option press the AFV button One of the following occurs e Ifthe AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the AFV button lights The audio follows the video 21 Operating the VP 88K 7 5 2 7 6 7 6 1 7 6 2 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 the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio follows the video 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 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 16 input output configurations or setups in non volatile memory using the OUTPUT 1 8 and OUTPUT 9 16 SELECTOR buttons see Figure 17 S A 1 2 8 4 5 8 7 8 ems D 2 8 5 4 5 D3 E Boh amp 3 Figure 17 Configuration Butt
39. atrix Page Figure 29 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix Figure 30 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 31 AFV Mode Warning Figure 32 AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched Figure 33 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode Figure 34 Exiting Offline Warning Figure 35 Selecting Preset 07 Figure 36 Selecting Preset 03 Figure 37 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Figure 38 Audio Gain Control Page Figure 39 Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 Figure 40 Configuration Page Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features DIP switch Settings Machine Number DIP switch Settings Technical Specifications for the VP 88K Communication Parameters VP 88K Video Signal Codes VP 88K Audio Signal Codes VP 88K Audio Input Gain Codes VP 88K Audio Output Gain Codes VP 88K Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels VP 88K Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels VP 88K Hex Codes that Increase Decrease Audio Input Gain Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain VP 88K Hex Codes that Increase Decrease the Audio Output Gain VP 88K Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Protocol Definitions Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000
40. ce to the balanced input on the VP 88K Figure 6 Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input 6 2 Connecting to the VP 88K via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 88K via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required RS 232 Machine 1 Master 4 ymo i i 9495 Qc m orm 9 oz EEEEIETETEEEEEEERHERERHEE p EN e Figure 7 Connecting to the VP 88K via RS 232 using a PC TA 11 Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6 3 6 4 6 4 1 To connect to the VP 88K via RS 232 as illustrated in the example in Figure 7 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 88K unit via a 9 wire straight cable pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 pin 5 to pin 5 to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC Connecting to the VP 88K via RS 485 You can operate the VP 88K 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 unit 1 Wire the RS 485 port on the VP 88K 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
41. dress NET MAC NET MAC 9 NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESUL T NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS RESUL T NTGT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP _ NET DHCP DHCP_MODE RESUL7 NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE NTDH IDHCP_MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ethernet ETH PORT PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESUL T port ETHP Read protocol ethernet ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT port ETHP TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Advanced switching commands Command Syntax Response Set audio follow AFV MODE AFV RESUL T video mode Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow AFV AFV JAFV MODE video mode 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Prot
42. ducts 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 001 2 Sag 5 Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000599 REV 2
43. e relevant link on the left hand side of the window 9 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page Kramer Electronics CONFIGURATIONS EL H 0 Ra rr n ae en m a 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 28 Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to e Switch any audio video input to any all outputs independently see Section 9 2 1 e Set the audio to operate in AFV Audio Follow Video mode see Section 9 2 2 e 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 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 point within the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 4 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser Out Out Out 1 2 3 In 1 In Figure 29 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon a appears indicating that the video channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4 1 2 3 4 5 In Figure 30 Switching an Input to an Output 3 Repeat the above steps for each video and audio clicking the purple Audio button channel that you want to switch
44. ecting the VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4 Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6 Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input Figure 7 Connecting to the VP 88K via RS 232 using a PC Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 10 Connect Window Figure 11 Device Properties Window Figure 12 VP 88K DIP switches Figure 13 Status Display Immediately After Turn On Figure 14 Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On Figure 15 Status Display During Normal Operation Figure 16 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 3 Gain 4 5 Figure 17 Configuration Button Numbering Figure 18 Status Display OUTPUT 8 Flashing 28 28 30 30 31 32 33 35 35 36 37 38 39 39 40 42 42 43 43 43 45 51 4 6 9 10 11 11 11 13 14 15 16 16 20 20 21 21 22 23 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 19 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 8 Gain 4 5 Figure 20 Genlock External Connector and Source Selector Button Figure 21 Control Configuration via RS 232 Figure 22 DIP switch Setting for Machine 2 Figure 23 Controlling the VP 88K via Ethernet Figure 24 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 25 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Figure 26 The Loading Page Figure 27 First Time Security Warning Figure 28 Main Switching M
45. ee Figure 3 Audio Connections are not shown High Resolution Graphics Source 1 RGBHV J S RGBHV RGBHV Projector Display RGBHV High Resolution Graphics Source 6 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 1 Connect up to 8 RGBHV video sources to the INPUT connectors 2 Connect up to 8 balanced unbalanced stereo audio sources to the AUDIO INPUT terminal block connectors Connect up to 8 RGBHV video acceptors to the BNC OUT connectors Connect the corresponding balanced stereo audio acceptors to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal blocks 1 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 88K After connecting your VP 88K switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 All signal connections using more than one cable to interconnect between the devices should be of equal length 3 5 BNC connectors RGBHV per source acceptor 4 Not illustrated in Figure 3 9 Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 5 Set the RS 485 termination and Machine number see Section 6 5 6 Ifrequired connect a PC and or controller to the 5 232 port and or RS 485 port and or Ethernet connector 7 Connect the power cord Note that you can use the 88 e For various video applications other than RGB such as composite video Y C s Video YUV component video and even SD SDI signals
46. 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 ora power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 1 Kramer P N C A35M IRR 50 2 Kramer P N C A35M A35F 50 How to Rack Mount 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 Note e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connectthe machine to the power e If youare using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from http www krame relectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher To connect the VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher s
47. he inputs to the Read the STATUS on the 7 segment display outputs C O L ALL OFF TAKE VIDEO AUDO RCL Connect a Disconnect Confirm actions VIDEO Switching relates fo the video signal Store STO and selected input an output AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal recall RCL to all the AFV Audio follows video when switching actions outputs Step 6 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control RS 485 RS 232 or ETHERNET KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The high performance VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher is designed for high resolution computer video graphics signals and balanced stereo audio signals Each machine is a true matrix routing any input to any or all outputs simultaneously In particular the VP 88K RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher features Kramer s innovative integrated sync processing Kr isp technology that lets you achieve a sharp stable image by restoring the signal waveform even when the sync level is too low Three high bandwidth video channels Red Green and Blue RGB and two TTL logic level channels Horizontal and Vertical sync Channel switching during the vertical interval offering glitch free transitions when sources share a common reference sync Audio breakaway for switching audio independently from video Preset memory locations for quick access to common configurations A
48. he output signal value is identical to the input signal value When increasing decreasing the audio gain the output signal level is higher lower than the input signal level Gain level values are relative since the audio input signal can also be adjusted independently of the output level adjustment Resetting the Unit To reset the unit e Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while powering on the device The device resets and a Status display self test is performed see Section 7 4 1 Selecting the Genlock Source The button on the rear panel marked EXT IN see item 5 on Figure 2 selects the Genlock source When pressed in the Genlock signal is taken from the EXT SYNC connector situated alongside the Genlock source button see Figure 20 When the switch is released in the out position the Genlock is taken from the video input 1 vertical signal m EXT EXT SYNC 1 1 Figure 20 Genlock External Connector and Source Selector Button 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the 88 8 1 Controlling the VP 88K The VP 88K can be controlled via any of the following e RS 232 see Section 8 1 e RS 485 see Section 8 2 e Ethernet see Section 8 3 Controlling the VP 88K via RS 232 To control up to sixteen VP 88K units from a PC or serial controller via RS 232 as illustrated in Figure 21 Machine 1 Master 0 2d T d
49. ial Communication Protocol 3000 Table 7 and Table 8 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP 88K machine For more detailed information see Section 15 2 Table 7 VP 88K Video Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 V 1 gt 1 V 1 gt 2 CR V 1 gt 3 V 124 V 1 gt 5 CR V 1 gt 6 V 1 gt 7 V 1 gt 8 IN 2 V 2 gt 1 V 2 gt 2 CR V 2 gt 3 V 2 gt 4 V 2 gt 5 CR V 2 gt 6 V 2 gt 7 V 2 gt 8 IN 3 V 3 gt 1 V 3 gt 2 CR V 3 gt 3 V 3 gt 4 V 3 gt 5 CR V 3 gt 6 CR V 3 gt 7 V 3 gt 8 IN 4 V 4 gt 1 V 4 gt 2 CR V 4 gt 3 V 4 gt 4 V 4 gt 5 CR V 4 gt 6 V 4 gt 7 V 4 gt 8 IN 5 V 5 gt 1 V 5 gt 2 CR V 5 gt 3 V 5 gt 4 V 5 gt 5 CR V 5 gt 6 CR V 5 gt 7 V 5 gt 8 IN 6 V 6 gt 1 V 6 gt 2 CR V 6 gt 3 V 6 gt 4 V 6 gt 5 V 6 gt 6 V 6 gt 7 V 658 IN7 V 7 gt 1 amp V 7 gt 2 CR V 7 gt 3 V 7 gt 4 V 7 gt 5 CR V 7 gt
50. input number that is displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display no longer flashes The TAKE button lights To confirm several actions in the Confirm mode 1 2 Press each OUTPUT INPUT combination sequence The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display flash The TAKE button also flashes Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display no longer flash 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 19 Operating the VP 88K 7 4 Understanding the 7 Segment Status Display Information The VP 88K has three display modes e Immediately after the power is turned on see Section 7 4 1 e During normal operation see Section 7 4 2 During Audio Gain Level Setting see Section 7 4 3 e 7 4 4 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On Immediately after the unit is turned on the status display shows 1 The firmware version major minor and revision for the first five seconds see Figure 13 STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 INPUT A d L LI EX major minor revision Figure 13 Status Display Immediately After Turn On 2 The firmware build number and machine number for the following five seconds see Figure 14 STATUS 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT 1
51. l Section 15 1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 20001 Section 15 2 defines Protocol 3000 Section 15 3 defines Protocol 2000 By default the VP 88K is set to Kramer s protocol 3000 but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000 15 1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 15 1 1 or by sending protocol commands see Section 15 1 2 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 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 15 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 15 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 send the following command e P2000 lt CR gt To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 send the following command e 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 The Windows based Kramer control software operates with Protocol 2000 If the VP 88K is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to Protocol 2000 15 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you con
52. mands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MODEL Read device serial number SN SN SERIAL NUMBER Read device firmware version VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION Set machine name NAME WACHINE NAME NAME VACHINE NAMB RESUL T Read machine name NAME NAME VACHINE NAME Reset machine name to factory NAME RST NAME RST VACHINE FACTORY RESULT default Note machine name not equal to model name This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for network using with DNS feature on NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBE NUMBER JNEW MACHINE NUMBER RESUL Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be 49 Kramer Protocol Identification commands Command Syntax Response INEW MACHINE NUMBER MACH NUM OLD_MACHINE_NUMBER NEW_MACHINE_NUMBER OK Network settings commands Set IP Address NET IP ADDRESS NET IP ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Ad
53. n Software Version 45 Kramer Protocol Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio video channel has switched AFV mode AV IN oUT Video channel has switched Breakaway mode VID IN oUT Audio channel has switched Breakaway mode AUD 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 Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IN gt OUT iN gt OUT AV iN gt OUT RESULT Switch video only VID IN gt OU7 VID IN gt OUT IIN ouT RESULT Short form V IN oUT IN gt OUT 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 Switch audio only AUD N gt OUT AUD IN gt 0U7 RESUL T Short form A iN gt OUT IIN JouT
54. n is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error 1 Item 6 in Table 1 2 When the Audio button lights that is when the audio breakaway mode is selected 3 When the Video button lights that is when the video breakaway mode is selected 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 88K The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode You can enter several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches Every action requires user confirmation which protects against erroneous switching Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 7 3 1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes 1 Press TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode to Confirm mode Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button lights Press the 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 lights 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode 1 2 Press output input combination The corresponding input number that is displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display flashes The TAKE button also flashes Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding
55. njunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time c
56. no configuration have a white background When you select a preset that contains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue Select BeBe 1 2 3 Preset 01 m Preset 02 4 Preset 03 Preset 04 Preset 05 06 al Preset 07 Preset 08 a Preset 09 Preset 10 a 1 In Preset 11 In 12 3 Preset 13 Preset 14 In Preset 15 a Preset 16 a Figure 36 Selecting Preset 03 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 88K via your 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 38 and make it active when you press the Take button see Section 9 2 3 9 Bg pu EIE Figure 37 Recalling a Preset in 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 bi E s e Click the padlock icon 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 CONFIGURATIONS Figure 38 Audio Gain Control Page To change the audio gain in this example input gain for channel 2
57. nsmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or via an external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located 15m 49ft away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 m 197ft when used with three extension cables Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 5 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 41 to 113 F 5 to 95 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis 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
58. nt 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 164 for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 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 81 i e 1284 ASCII for 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the
59. nternet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number for the default IP address see Figure 25 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 v Figure 25 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The Loading page appears 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser Kramer Electronics Web Loading To view this page you must Install JAVA Enable JAVA in your browser Enable JavaScript in your browser 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 26 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 192 168 1 39 The digital signature cannot be verified by atrusted source Only Mora run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 27 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical representation of the front panel see Figure 28 There are three remote operation Web pages e Main switching matrix see Section 9 2 e Audio gain control see Section 9 3 29 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser e Configuration see Section 9 4 Select a page by clicking on th
60. o video channels Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode If you have made any changes since clicking the Take button the exiting Offline warning appears dMassuus MOmMWEHpApE 2 J This operation will cancel all the changes you made in offline mode do you want to proceed Figure 34 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 l From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 07 Presets that contain a configuration 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 33 Connecting to the VP 88K via your Browser Select 20 o oO 8 B Preset 05 Preset 06 a Preset 07 08 E E Preset 09 Preset 10 a Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 EZ Preset 14 In a Preset 15 im Preset 16 a Figure 35 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
61. ocol AFV MODE Front panel AFV mode 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 15 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 18 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR x M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 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 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT
62. of the VP 88K 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 88K Connect the G pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to G pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 88K 2 Setthe DIP switches see Section 6 5 so that the Machine number on the VP 88K is any number between 2 and 16 3 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the VP 88K set DIP switch 1 to ON and on the controller Connecting to the VP 88K via the Ethernet Port You can connect the VP 88K via Ethernet using either of the following methods e Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 e Connection via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable see Section 6 4 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 via the Ethernet Port You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 88K 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 88K during the initial configuration To connect the VP 88K directly to a PC using a crossover cable 1 Using a crossover cable connect the VP 88K to the PC via the Ethernet port on both units
63. ommercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercialand light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment BO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair pro
64. on Numbering Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory 1 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 2 Press one of the INPUT OUTPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 8 This is the setup number in which the current status is stored The memory stores the data at that reference Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 1 This warns that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 88K 2 Press the appropriate INPUT OUTPUT SELECTOR button the INPUT SELECTOR button number corresponding to the setup number The memory recalls the stored data from that reference 7 6 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration To delete an input output configuration 1 Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously The STO and RCL buttons flash 2 Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button The specific input output configuration is erased from the memory leaving it empty and available 7 7 The Audio Input Output Gain Control The audio gain control is configured when the machine is in AUDIO or AFV mode The default audio gain level for all inputs and outputs is OdB Each input or output can be set independently To set the gain level of an input or output 1 To enter the audio gain setting mode do either of
65. 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 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 numbe
66. r 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 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 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 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected 53 Kramer Protocol 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 se
67. see Section 7 3 6 INPUT OUTPUT STATUS Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above display each input 7 LOCK button Locks the front panel buttons 8 AUDIO LEVEL button Press to increase the input or output audio signal level button Press to decrease the input or output audio signal level 9 AFV Button When pressed actions relate to the video and audio channels The audio channels follow the video channels 10 AUDIO Button When pressed and the button is lit subsequent actions relate to audio functions 11 VIDEO Button When pressed and the button is lit subsequent actions relate to video functions 12 RCL Button Recalls a setup from the non volatile memory Press the RCL button followed by an OUTPUT 1 8 or INPUT 9 16 button 13 STO Button Stores the current settings in non volatile memory Press the STO button followed by an OUTPUT 1 8 or INPUT 9 16 button 14 OFF Button An OFF OUTPUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 15 ALL Button Press ALL followed by an INPUT button to connect that input to all the outputs 1 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button lights 2 The button lights 3 In this case the INPUT or OUTPUT button corresponds to the setup address number Defining the RGBHV Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP 88K 1 T LH a RS 485
68. ss was changed or you selected DHCP reload the Web page using the new name or IP address Flash Memory Upgrade For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the Updating the Firmware Using the P3K Software document The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 37 Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications Table 5 provides the technical specifications for the VP 88K Table 5 Technical Specifications for the VP 88K INPUTS 8x3 video RGB 0 7 Vpp 75O on BNC connectors 1 Sync Genlock with sync select switch 1Vpp on a BNC connector 8x2 Hs amp Vs TTL level 510O BNC connector 8 balanced stereo audio 2 2V 10 on detachable terminal blocks OUTPUTS 8x3 video RGB 0 7 Vpp 75O on BNC connectors 8x2 Hs amp Vs TTL level 75O on BNC connectors 8 balanced stereo audio 2 2V 1500 on detachable terminal blocks MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2 4Vpp RGB AUDIO 15Vpp 1500 BANDWIDTH VIDEO 350MHz Fully Loaded AUDIO 22kHz 3dB S N RATIO VIDEO 74dB AUDIO 81dB 1kHz CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 47dB 5MHz AUDIO 57dB 20kHz DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 05 CONTROLS Manual RS 232 RS 485 or ETHERNET AUDIO THD 0 089 1V 1kHz POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 18VA DIMENSIONS 48 26cm x 17 78cm x 3U 19 x 7 x 3U W
69. t VID 3 gt OKCRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 324 222 82 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 82 gt 3 0 gt 1 V CR AV 1 gt OKCRLF commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 VID 1 gt 2 3 gt 4 Then switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output 2 OKCRLF video input and disconnect video output 2 VID 82 gt 3 Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 CRLF Then disconnect audio output 1 AUD 0 gt 1 OKCRLFI Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix V 1 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 Commands processing start after entering CR response will sent for CRLF each command after processing it Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL NPUT ISTATUS Get signal status SIGNAL NPU SIGNAL NPUT STATUS Parameters Description INPUT Input number for all ISTATUS Signal state or off for not existent signal 1 or on for existent signal Preset commands Command Syntax Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESE RESUL T 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 RESUL T Short form PDEL PRESET Read video connections PRST VID PRESET ouT PRST VID PRESET IN gt OU7 from saved preset Short form PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PR
70. trol the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal and uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 15 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id message Simple command commands string with only one command without addressing start body delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command 1 Parameter _1 Parameter _2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter 1 Not as part of a switching operation 2 Download the latest software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Not available at the time of printing Refer to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com for details 43 Kramer Protocol Sender_id message CRLF Device long response Echoing command Start Address Body Delimiter optional d Sender command SP 1 param2 result CRLF CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A Space ASCII 32 0x20 KRAMER SIMPLE
71. ts this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment ofthe product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in co

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