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1. i Up to 16 n Units Machine 16 Figure 11 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x4AK 7 Operating the 8 4 This section describes how to e Use the IN and OUT buttons see Section 7 1 e Read the 7 segment displays see Section 7 2 e Confirm settings see Section 7 3 e Store and recall input output configurations see Section 7 4 e Lock the front panel see Section 7 5 e Choose the audio follow video the breakaway feature see Section 7 6 e Use the audio gain control see Section 7 7 7 4 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output 1 Press the required OUT button The input under the selected output on the IN 7 segment display blinks 2 Press an IN button to select the input to switch to the output The selected input number appears on the 7 segment display Incomplete operations on the VP 8x4AK timeout after 15 seconds 7 2 Understanding the 7 Segment Displays The VP 8x4AK has two displays e The STATUS 7 segment display e The REL AUDIO LEVEL dB 7 segment display 7 2 1 The STATUS 7 Segment Display During normal operation the STATUS display shows which inputs are
2. Switch audio only AUD 0 IN gt OUT AUD N gt OUT 0 Short form A N OUT IN OUT 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 IN gt 1 Read audio AUD 001 AUD gt connection Short form OU AUD AUD IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Parameters Description Input number or 0 to disconnect output OUT Output number or for all outputs gt Connection character between in and out parameters K 43 1 Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 AV 3 gt 7 AV 3 gt 7 OK CRLF Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4 CR VID 224 Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 4 gt 2 6 VID 4 gt 2 number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output
3. Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A SP Space ASCII 32 0x20 41 Kramer Protocol 14 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 I 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 I Commands entering If terminal software used to c
4. 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 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 de ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 9 9 25 i e OUTPUT byte 4 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byte 5 2 Outofrange 3 machine busy this byte is set as the 4 invalid input 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 DECREA
5. 14 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 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 14 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination 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 Z Address Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command 2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3 1 Parameter3 2 Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender id message Device long response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender id command SP 1 param2 al resul ICR LF
6. PRESETIIOUTI saved preset PRST VID PRESET PRST VID IN gt IN gt 2 Read audio PRST AUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET OUT connections from Short form PAUD PRESET OUT savod preset PRST AUD PRST AUD IN 2 Read saved presets PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET list Short form PLST 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 Preset commands Command Syntax Response 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 4 gt 2 from preset 3 Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP 4L OCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameters Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on
7. 2 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server DK Cancel Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 6 5 1 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 8x4AK to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the 8 4 6 5 2 Ethernet Port Configuration To configure the Ethernet port download the Wizard Ethernet configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these steps to configure the port 1 Double click the desktop icon The Connect screen appears as follows Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP ByIP Enter IP address nd Port 192 168 T 38 Port 50000 Factory Default Address By Name Serial Figure 9 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 8x4AK Select Ethernet if you know the IP address number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER XXXX Serial if you are connected via a serial port 3 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 seria
8. 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 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 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
9. UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 Front Panel VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features L Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWERLED The green LED is illuminated when the unit is turned ON 3 SELECTOR OUT Select the output from 1 to 4 to which the input is switched Buttons 4 SELECTOR IN Select the input from 1 to 8 to switch to the output after selecting an Buttons output When a signal is detected at an input connector the corresponding input button is illuminated 5 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button connects that input to all outputs 6 OFF Button Press an OUT SELECTOR button and then an OFF button to disconnect that output from the inputs Press the ALL button and then the OFF button to disconnect all the outputs 7 VIDEO Button When pressed actions relate to video Press the VIDEO Button together with the AUDIO button to set the Switching delay time see Section 6 7 8 AUDIO Button When pressed actions relate to audio Press the VIDEO Button together with the AUDIO button to set the Switching delay time see Section 6 7 9 AFV Button When pressed the audio channels follow the video channels The button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected 10 STO Store Button Pressing STO followed by an input outp
10. 1681 C6 8116 82 C6 81 1683 C6 81 16 84 C6 81 50dB OdB 1681F8 8 1116 82 F8 81 16 83 F8 81 16 84 F8 81 1681 8 1 16 82 FF 81 16 83 81 16 84 81 7 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 39 Kramer Protocol 14 Kramer Protocol By default the VP 8x4AK is set to protocol 3000 see Section 14 2 but is also compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 see Section 14 3 Section 14 1 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000 14 4 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 14 1 1 or the protocol commands see Section 14 1 2 14 1 4 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 The display shows 2000 To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for a few seconds The display shows 3000 14 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from protocol 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 8x4AK is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to protocol 2000
11. Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking OK Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE MODEI Read device serial number SN SN ISERIAL NUMBER Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MINOR JBUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME MACHINE_NAME NAME MACHINE NAME RESULT Read machine name NAME NAME VACHINE Reset machine name to NAME RST NAME RST MACHINE FACTORY factory default RESULT 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 Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name z Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MA CHINE NUMBER MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBEI NEW MACHINE NUMBER RESUL Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be INEW MACHINE NUMBER GMACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBER INEW MACHINE NUMBEH OK Network settings commands Set IP Address NET IP IP ADDRESS NET IP IP ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP IP ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK
12. Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 6 3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 232 Port You can connect to the VP 8x4AK 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 8x4AK via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the product 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 to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 13 Using the VP 8x4AK 6 4 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port You can operate the VP 8x4AK via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200m 3900ft using any device equipped with an RS 485 port for example a PC For successful communication you must set the RS 485 machine number and bus termination To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VP 8x4AK 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 8x4AK 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 8 4 Connect the G pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the G pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the 8 4 6 4 1 Setting the VP 8x4AK 1 Set the VP 8x4AK unit to Machine other than 1 according to Section 6 8 Set the RS 485 TERM DIP swit
13. 21 Switching an Input to an Output in the Confirm Mode 3 Click either Take to accept change or Cancel You can repeat steps 2 and 3 several times To confirm several actions select several switching points and then press TAKE 4 Click the Online button to exit the Confirm mode If you click the Online button before you click the TAKE button the following warning appears 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Microsoft Internet Explorer y This operation will cancel all changes made since pressing the Take button Do you want to proceed Figure 22 Exiting Offline Warning 9 2 3 Store and Recall Setups To store a matrix configuration 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset for example Preset 03 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When selecting a preset the Store button changes from gray to dark blue ECH s ccm ECHEZHEZE HH Gu Select Preset 01 a BOGHE 1 2 3 Preset 04 Preset 05 Preset 06 Preset 07 Preset 08 Preset 09 Preset 10 1 Preset 11 in E Preset 12 3 Preset 13 Preset 14 in Preset 15 4 e Preset 16 Figure 23 Selecting a preset Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 3 Make sure the matrix is set to t
14. 3 Defining EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID enables the PC or laptop to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data Note that EDID is supported between the input 1 and output 1 high density 15 pin HD connectors on pins 12 and 15 Your VP 8x4AK 8x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Figure 2 Table 2 and Table 3 define the VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Your VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher SELECTOR STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 i id REL AuDIO LEVEL m VIDEO AUDIO LOCK LI f LEVEL Le our _ Lo mos _ AEAEE L L Figure 1 VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x4AK 8 4
15. 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 6 N NN e O XO A Q gt L2 LS LS LS LS tS P2 A UC Q NE Contents 7 7 The Audio Input Output Gain Control 8 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 1 Connecting to the VP 8x4AK via your Browser 9 2 The VP 8x4AK Switching Matrix Page 9 2 1 Switch an Input to an Output the Embedded Web Pages 9 2 2 Operate in the Confirm Mode 9 2 3 Store and Recall Setups 9 3 Audio Gain Page 9 4 The Configurations Page 10 Technical Specifications 11 Communication Parameters 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 14 Kramer Protocol 14 1 Switching Protocols 14 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 14 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 14 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 14 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 14 2 2 Command Parts Details 14 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View Figure 2 VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View Figure 3 Connecting the 8 4 8x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6 The RS 485 TERM DIP switch F
16. 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 reference the specific unit Local Area Network LAN Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Media Access Control A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an MAC Address Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Transmission Control The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into Protocol Internet Protocol appropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a communications protocol TCP IP in an intranet or an extranet 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 3 2 DDC Support When establishing a VGA connection between a PC or laptop and a display device a set of parameters known as EDID is exchanged between them which is carried over the DDC channel In some PC graphic cards and laptops this information exchange is essential for proper OUT operation 3
17. Communication Protocol 3000 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 Table 6 and Table 7 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP 8x4AK machine For more detailed information see Section 14 2 Table 6 VP 8x4AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 Table 7 VP 8x4AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN 1 V 121 V 122 V 153 V 124 2 V 2 gt 1 V 222 V 2 gt 3 V 2 gt 4 IN 3 V 321 V 322 V 323 V 324 4 V 4 gt 1 V 422 V 4 gt 3 V 4 gt 4 IN5 V 5 gt 1 v 5 gt 2 CRI V 5 gt 3 V 5 gt 4 CR IN6 V 6 gt 1 V 622 V 6 gt 3 6 gt 4 IN7 V 7 gt 1 V 722 V 7 gt 3 V 7 gt 4 IN8 IN 1 V 851 CR v 8 gt 2 CR V 8 gt 3 CR v 8 gt 4 CR OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 1 gt 1 A 1 gt 2 TA 1 gt 3 A 1 gt 4 IN2 2 gt 1 A 222 A 2 gt 3 A 2 gt 4 IN3 3A 3 gt 1 A 322 A 3 g
18. D H WEIGHT 3 8kg 8 4lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears Windows based control software OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 P N C A35M IRR 50 35 Communication Parameters 11 Communication Parameters Table 5 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products Table 5 Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 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 Format HEX Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt gt Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 16 8 1 39 Port 5000 the rear panel of t UDP Port 50000 he unit Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button located on 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table of ASCII Codes for Serial
19. 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 OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OFDAMAGES 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 oftime commercialloss or 2 Anyother damages whet
20. SUBNET MASK NTMSK 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 Network settings commands Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY 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 IRESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP DHCP MODE NTDH DHCP 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 ETH PORT PROTOCOL POHT ETH PORT PROTOCOL RESULT ethernet port ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ethernet 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 AFV MODB AFV AFV MODBE RESUL video mode Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow AFV AFV AFV MODE video mode Front
21. 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 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 set MIX mode send hex codes 2A 81 84 81 and then send HEX codes 16 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 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 51 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in mater
22. help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 15 or failure message gt Your 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 15 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 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 1 Connecting to the VP 8x4AK via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 8x4AK and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number 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 16 Entering the IP Number the Address Bar The following window appears Wab 2 8 m p Suy pa 3 KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Krames ectronics Loading Figure 17 Loading the Embedded Web Pages Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser The following window appears 1 The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may be changed by the system integrator 27 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Warning Security x The application s digit
23. switched to which outputs as illustrated in Figure 12 In the VIDEO mode the display shows the video signal setup and in the AUDIO mode it shows the audio signal setup In the AFV it shows both signals see Section 7 6 STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 Figure 12 7 segment Display during Normal Operation Immediately after switching on the power the status display shows the firmware version number This display disappears after a few seconds replaced by the normal display 21 Operating the VP 8x4AK 7 2 2 The REL AUDIO LEVEL 7 Segment Display The REL AUDIO LEVEL display as illustrated in Figure 13 see Section 7 7 REL AuDIO LEVEL 13 Figure 13 REL AUDIO LEVEL 7 segment Display 7 3 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode In the At Once mode TAKE button does not illuminate e Pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately e You save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation No protection is offered to allow the correction of an erroneous action before it is implemented In the Confirm mode TAKE button illuminates e You key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 7 3 1 Toggling betw
24. the TAKE button illuminates 6 Also displays the number of INPUT and OUTPUT ports the firmware version number and the MACHINE Refer to Section 7 2 1 7 A dot following the number represents a value of 0 5 For example 3 5 displays as 3 8T 9T e audio level range is relative since the audio input signal can be adjusted separately via trimmers on the rear panel e input audio level ranges from 100dB to 20dB and the output audio level ranges from 1004 to 7 5dB Your VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 485 shoe a e a 0000000 EH HE HH INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 7 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 3 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 _ INPUTS _ INPUTG INPUT INPUT8B REMOTE IR ETHERNET RS 485 RS 485 Term o INPUT 2 INPUT4 INPUT 6 INPUT 8 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 4 Figure 2 VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 3 Rear Panel VP 8x4AK 8 4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features Function 1 AUDIO INPUT 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors from 1 to 8 Connectors 2 AUD
25. the VP 8x4AK 8x4 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 35 Table 5 Communication Parameters 36 Table 6 VP 8x4AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 37 Table 7 VP 8x4AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 37 Table 8 VP 8x4AK Audio Input Gain Codes 37 Table 9 VP 8x4AK Audio Output Gain Codes 38 Table 10 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 38 Table 11 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 38 Table 12 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain 39 Table 13 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain 39 Table 14 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain 39 Table 15 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 39 Table 16 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 43 Table 17 Protocol Definitions 48 Table 18 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 49 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 VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applica
26. 000 protocols transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter or infrared remote extension cable transmitter optional The ETHERNET The VP 8x4AK is dependable rugged and fits into two vertical spaces 2U of a standard 19 professional rack To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP 8x4AK away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 4 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802 3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Dynamic Host Configuration Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Protocol DHCP automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address
27. 2 DHCP Gateway 000 000 000 000 S _ Figure 28 CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page HELP BOX This page lets you view and set the device configuration 1 The model name serial number firmware version and MAC address 2 Or Cancel to cancel changes 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 10 Technical Specifications Table 4 lists the technical specifications Table 4 Technical Specifications of the VP 8x4AK 8x4 Video Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS 8 XGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 8 unbalanced stereo audio 3 5mm mini connectors OUTPUTS 4 VGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 4 balanced stereo audio terminal block connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2 3Vpp AUDIO 3 2dBu BANDWIDTH VIDEO 360MHz AUDIO 22kHz DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 05 lt 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 6688 5 AUDIO 8248 CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 52dB 5MHz AUDIO Bal lt 70dB 20kHz CONTROLS Input output selector buttons all off video audio AFV store recall take audio level and lock buttons RS 232 RS 485 and Ethernet control Input and output level control infrared COUPLING VIDEO DC AUDIO AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 2496 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 002 POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 19VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 2U W
28. 4 AV 0 gt 4 AV 0 gt 4 Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt ICR VID 3 gt Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 354 2 gt 2 8221 0 gt 2 V 82 gt 3 0 gt 1 V AV 1 gt 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 video input and disconnect video output 2 VID 8253 ERR Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 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 Commands processing start after entering CR response will sent 3 gt 4 for each command after processing it Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL STA TUS Get signal status SIGNAL NPU 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 PRESE 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 Read video PRST VID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET OUT connections from Short form
29. 4AK 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option press the AFV button e Ifthe AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the button illuminates The audio follows the video e If the AUDIO differs from the VIDEO then the TAKE and the AUDIO buttons flash Also the audio outputs which are changed flash in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment display Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio follows the video 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button e Ifthe AUDIO button illuminates switching operations relate to Audio and the 7 segment display shows the audio status e Ifthe VIDEO button illuminates switching operations relate to Video and the 7 segment display shows the video status 7 7 The Audio Input Output Gain Control 5 23 To increase or decrease the audio gain 1 Select the output whose audio gain you want to change For example press OUT 4 The OUT 4 button blinks and so does the respective input on the display 2 Press the or button to increase or decrease respectively the audio gain of the selected output The audio gain display lights and the audio level value shows on the display The VP8x4AK output audio signal level is shown on the REL AUDIO LEVEL 7 segment display The factory default audio gain is se
30. 81 IN8 01 88 81 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 84 81 Table 11 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 11 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN1 02 81 81 81 02 81 82 81 02 81 83 81 02 81 848 IN2 02 82 81 81 02 82 82 81 02 82 83 81 02 82 84 81 IN3 02 83 81 81 02 83 82 81 02 83 83 81 02 83 848 IN4 02 84 81 81 02 84 82 81 02 84 83 81 02 84 84 81 IN5 02 85 81 81 02 85 82 81 02 85 83 81 02 85 848 IN6 02 86 81 81 02 86 82 81 02 86 83 81 02 86 84 81 IN7 02 87 81 81 02 87 82 81 02 87 83 81 02 87 84 81 8 02 88 81 81 02 88 82 81 02 88 83 81 02 88 84 8 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 12 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio input gain Table 12 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN3 INA 5 6 7 8 Increase 18818681 18 82 8681 18838681 18848681 18858681 18 86 86 81 18 87 8681 18 88 86 81 Decrease 18818781 18828781 18838781 18848781 18858781 1886 8781 1887 8781 18 88 8781 Table 13 lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain Table 13 VP 8
31. 8x4AK Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT X Rt AUD LVL 2 1 10028 AUD LVL 2 4 100 SAUDIVL2X 100CH 100dB Mute AUD LVL 21 AUD LVL 24 5O CRI AUD LVL 2 50 50dB AUD LVL A AUD LVL 24 95 AUD LVL 2 0dB FRUDLVL 2 145 AUD LVL Z4 194 SAUDANLZX 7 Max Where X is the output number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 504 AUD LVL 2 7 50 CR 13 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 codes are used when the VP 8x4AK is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 10 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 10 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN 1 01 81 81 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 2 01 8281 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 84 81 IN3 01 83 81 81 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 81 IN 4 01 8481 81 01 84 82 81 01 84 83 81 01 84 84 81 IN5 01 85 81 81 01 85 82 81 01 85 83 81 01 85 84 81 6 01 86 81 81 01 86 82 81 01 86 83 81 01 86 84 81 7 01 87 81 81 01 87 82 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 84
32. ECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000650 REV 2
33. IO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to balanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 4 Connectors 3 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 4 INPUT 15 pin HD Connectors Connect to the video sources from 1 to 8 5 OUTPUT 15 pin HD Connectors Connect to the output acceptors from 1 to 4 6 PROGRAM Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS 232 see Section 8 or release for Normal the factory default 7 RS 485 TERM DIP switch Use for RS 485 Termination ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 8 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 9 REMOTE IR Opening Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 10 FACTORY RESET Button Press to reset to factory default definitions IP Address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 11 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer networking 12 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G Ground may be connected to the shield of the cable if desired 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 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 optiona
34. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 8x4AK 6x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 3 2 DDC Support 3 3 Defining EDID 4 Your VP 8x4AK 8x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VP 8x4AK in a Rack 6 Using the VP 8x4AK 6 1 Connecting the VP 8x4AK Rear Panel 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 6 3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 232 Port 6 4 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port 6 4 1 Setting the VP 8x4AK 6 5 Configuring the Ethernet Port 6 5 1 Connecting via the Ethernet 6 5 2 Ethernet Port Configuration 6 6 Control via the Ethernet Port 6 7 Setting the Switching Delay Time 6 8 Setting the Machine Number 6 9 Cascading Machines 7 Operating the VP 8x4AK 7 1 Switching an Input to an Output 7 2 Understanding the 7 Segment Displays 7 2 1 The STATUS 7 Segment Display 7 2 2 The REL AUDIO LEVEL 7 Segment Display 7 3 Confirming Settings 7 3 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action 7 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 7 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 7 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 7 5 Locking the Front Panel 7 6 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option
35. SE 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 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 0 input 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 Left 2 Treble 12 Right 3 Midrange 4 Mix On 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 49 1 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 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 on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset
36. Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 7 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 15 Using the VP 8x4AK 4 Local Area Connection 2 Properties PRR General Authentication Advanced Connect using s Intel R 82566DC Gigabit Network Co This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks dal File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler Install Meta Properties Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Description Show icon in notification area when connected Notify when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Pragerties 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 182 18 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway am die
37. al signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 Run Cancel t The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only More Information run if you trust the origin of the application e Figure 18 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The VP 8x4AK switching control page is displayed see Figure 19 The Web embedded screens let you control the VP 8x4AK via the Ethernet The menu appears on the left side of the screen There are three remote operation Web pages e The switching matrix see Section 9 2 e Audio gain control see Section 9 3 e Configuration see Section 9 4 A help box is available for each screen when clicking the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen 9 2 The VP 8x4AK Switching Matrix Page The VP 8x4AK switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the eight inputs to any or all of the four outputs by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively 17 of the 8 inputs are shown in Figure 19 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Kramer Electronics We VP 8x4AK CONFIGURATIONS ECHEZHEZH Fi SS ee 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 19 8 4 Embedded Web Page You can perfo
38. by the switcher is not valid 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 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 be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 1284 3dec for 2nd byte 1284 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 c3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For
39. ch see Figure 6 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 if it is the only machine being controlled via this RS 485 line if multiple machines are being controlled then only the last one on the RS 485 line should be set to ON Bl RS 485 TERM Figure 6 The RS 485 TERM DIP switch KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x4AK 6 5 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port you have to connect your PC to the VP 8x4AK either via the Ethernet see Section 6 5 1 or via a serial port Once the machine is connected you can configure the Ethernet port 6 5 1 Connecting via the Ethernet You can connect the VP 8x4AK via the ETHERNET in the following ways e For direct connection to the PC use a crossover cable see Section BALI e For connection via a network hub or network router use straight through cable see Section 6 5 1 2 6 5 1 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine 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 8x4AK during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4
40. ction 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 Model Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio video channel has switched AFV mode AV IN gt OUT 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 ICOMMAND 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 OUT AV IN gt OUT IN gt OUT RESULT Switch video only VID 41007 0001 Short form V N oUT OUT VID N OUT RESULT 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
41. 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 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s 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
42. een the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which the TAKE button does not illuminate to the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within 40 seconds the Timeout will abort the action 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x4AK 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The corresponding 7 segment display blinks with the new value The TAKE button also blinks 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding 7 segment display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates To confirm several actions in the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN combination in sequence The corresponding 7 segment display blinks The TAKE button also blinks 2 Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm all the actions The corresponding 7 segment display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates 7 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can sto
43. ght OUTPUT 15 pin HD connectors to up to eight VGA UXGA video acceptors for example displays Connect the eight OUTPUT terminal block connectors to up to eight 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 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 8x4AK After connecting your VP 8x4AK switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program PROGRAM button it is only used for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 11 Using the VP 8x4AK Computer Graphics Source 1 eee ui 88 232 Computer Graphics Source 8 Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 4 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the 8 4 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output This section illustrates how to wire e A balanced output connection see Figure 4 Anunbalanced audio output see Figure 5 P G Figure 4
44. h ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the OPERATING TEMPERATURE to 55 32 to 131 F screws from each side of the STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 machine 3 on each side and HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL em ad replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 2 Place the ears of the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct against the rack rails and insert the horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When MEER RH BR S poles in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the mach
45. he complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside Computer Graphics Source 8 Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 4 Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Operate the machine see section 7 u Kead the STATUS and the REL AUDIO LEVEL on the 7 segment displays Connect a selected Input to ALL the outputs Audio follows video when switching dleconnect an output VIDEO Switching relates to the video signal OFF from an input AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal REL AUDIO LEVEL Operate via the front panel buttons 252 KO 485 and the Ethernet 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview Overview The VP 8x4AK is a high performance 8x4 computer graphics video matrix switcher for high resolution video and stereo audio signals The 8 4 is HDTV compatible and lets you route any combination of inputs and outputs In particular the VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher features e Kramer s innovative integrated sync processing Kr isp technology that lets you achieve a sharp stable image when the sync level is too low by restor
46. he desired configuration If not set it as required Click Store The following window appears 31 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Message from webpape Are you sure you want save this state at preset 3 Figure 24 Save Preset Message 5 Click OK The new In Out configuration is stored in Preset 03 To recall a preset configuration 1 Select the desired preset number from the Preset drop down list for example Preset 08 2 Click and hold the Preview button to view the selected Preset and then release 3 Click Recall The following window appears Message from webpage p Ar t you sure you want load preset 8 Figure 25 Load Preset Message 4 Click OK The new In Out configuration takes effect You can recall a preset configuration in the Confirm mode by repeating the above procedure in the Offline state The recalled configuration will become active when you press the Take button 1 When selecting a preset that contains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Kramer Electronics AUDIO CONFIGURATIONS EH Aw c 0 BH H H H Figure 26 Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode This is the main panel window In this window you can control the channels The Help B
47. her 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 commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart Unintentional radiators CAUTION Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products po po 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE T
48. ial and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS 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 WHATIS COVERED AND WHATISNOT 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 of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY
49. igure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 9 Connect Screen Figure 10 Device Properties Screen Figure 11 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Figure 12 7 segment Display during Normal Operation Figure 13 REL AUDIO LEVEL 7 segment Display Figure 14 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons Figure 15 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 16 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Figure 17 Loading the Embedded Web Pages Figure 18 First Time Security Warning Figure 19 VP 8x4AK Embedded Web Page 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 40 40 40 40 41 42 48 6 8 12 13 13 14 16 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 26 27 21 28 29 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 20 Switching an Input to an Output 30 Figure 21 Switching an Input to an Output in the Confirm Mode 30 Figure 22 Exiting Offline Warning 31 Figure 23 Selecting a preset 31 Figure 24 Save Preset Message 32 Figure 25 Load Preset Message 32 Figure 26 Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode 33 Figure 27 Audio Gain 33 Figure 28 CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 34 Tables Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 Table 2 Front Panel VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 3 Rear Panel VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 9 Table 4 Technical Specifications of
50. ine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular Power attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x4AK 6 Using the VP 8x4AK This section describes how to 6 1 Connect the VP 8x4AK rear panel see Section 6 1 Connect a balanced stereo audio output see Section 6 2 Connect the VP 8x4AK to a controlling device via RS 232 see Section 6 3 RS 485 see Section 6 4 and or the ETHERNET see Section 6 5 Set the switching delay time see Section 6 7 Set the machine number see Section 6 8 Connect several VP 8x4AK machines see Section 6 9 Connecting the VP 8x4AK Rear Panel To connect the VP 8x4AK as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect up to eight VGA UXGA computer graphics sources to the INPUT 15 pin HD connectors Connect up to eight unbalanced stereo audio sources for example the audio source of the computer or a stereo audio source to the eight INPUT 3 5mm mini connectors Connect the ei
51. ing the sync signal waveform e A video bandwidth of over 360MHz that ensures transparent performance even in the most critical applications e 1 preset memory locations for quick access to common video and audio configurations and audio gain status for each output e Automatic detection of the connected input signals the respective button illuminates Adelayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5sec 5 for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources DC coupled video inputs and outputs e Audio follow video and breakaway options e Eight stereo unbalanced stereo audio input signals on 3 5mm mini plugs e Four balanced stereo audio output signals on 5 pin terminal block connectors e Audio level control buttons for adjusting the signal level of each input and each output e Measurement and indication of the audio level for each input and output in relative dB e TAKE button which allows you to place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them simultaneously with one touch of this button e ALOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel e Support for DDC Display Data Channel communication between selected input 1 and output 1 high density 15 pin HD connectors on pins 12 and 15 e Control via embedded Web pages 1 In increments of 0 5sec Overview Control the VP 8x4AK using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands using Kramer 2000 and 3
52. its 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 Bit7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override MACHINE NUMBER 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from 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 Table 18 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated
53. l external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector 1 The first and the last units on the RS 485 line should be terminated ON Other units should be unterminated OFF 2 Covered by a cap The 3 5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 3 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed 4 Turn the machine OFF using the power switch and then turn it ON while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions 5 Model C A35M IRR 50 6 Model C A35M A3SF 50 7 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VP 8x4AK in Rack 5 Installing the VP 8x4AK in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach bot
54. l number Using the VP 8x4AK B P3K wizard Help Disconnect Connecting To IP 192 158 1 38 Device Properties Name _0000 Model Serial Number m UDP local Port 50000 TCP local port 5000 Gateway 0 0 Mask 255 255 0 Firmware 00 09 00 2332 IP 192 168 1 38 0 0 Build Date DHCP Enabled Figure 10 Device Properties Screen 4 Ifrequired make changes and press Set If not click Close 6 6 Control via the Ethernet Port You can control the VP 8x4AK via RS 232 RS 485 or the Ethernet using the Kramer K Router application If you are controlling a standalone unit via RS 232 or the Ethernet configure the unit as master Mach No 1 see Section 6 8 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x4AK 6 7 Setting the Switching Delay Time You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources by setting the delay time ranging from Osec to 3 5 The factory default delay is to Osec To set the delay time do the following 1 Press the VIDEO and AUDIO front panel buttons simultaneously The 7 segment display shows the current switching delay time 2 Usethe and front panel buttons to set the delay time as required To exit the Delay mode press the TAKE front panel button 6 8 Setting the Machine Number The MACH machine number determines the position of a 8 4 unit whe
55. n cascading units To set the MACH do the following 1 Press the STO and RCL front panel buttons simultaneously The 7 segment display shows the current machine number 2 Usethe and front panel buttons to set the machine number as required To exit the MACH mode press the TAKE front panel button 6 9 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP 8x4AK units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade up to 16 individual VP 8x4AK units via RS 485 as illustrated in Figure 11 do the following Connect the sources and acceptors as Section 6 1 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port of the first VP 8x4AK unit to a PC 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 8x4AK unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 1 In increments of 0 5sec 2 Alternatively the ETHERNET port could be used for PC control instead of RS 232 19 Using the VP 8x4AK 4 Setthe machine numbers of the connected machines as described in Section 6 8 by set the first VP 8x4AK unit as Machine 1 and the following 15 VP 8x4AK units as Machine 2 to Machine 16 5 Setthe RS 485 TERM DIP switch ON on the first and last 8 4 units terminating the RS 485 line at 1200 Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch OFF on the other VP 8x4AK units Ju Machine 1 Master 000000505
56. onnect over serial ethernet 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 l 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 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 Table 16 Instru
57. ox 9 3 Audio Gain Page The AUDIO GAIN screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and output channels L aaa 5 n Figure 27 Audio Gain To change an input or output gain select the channel number then click and hold the or buttons to increase or decrease the gain respectively A single click will increase decrease the audio gain by 0 5 units double click to increase decrease the gain by 1 unit In this page you can control the audio gain of the channels The Help Box Ee 33 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 4 The Configurations Page The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others see Figure 28 To change the configuration definitions 1 Click CONFIGURATIONS The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appears Change the definitions as required Click the Submit button to apply changes A window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings Click Yes A window appears announcing that the configuration has been successfully changed Click OK If the IP number had been changed close the browser and reload the Web page Kramer Electronics VP 8x4AK Name KRAMER 0000 AUDIO GAIN Model VP 8x4AK CONFIGURATIONS Serial Number 0 Firmware version 00 09 00 2983 MAC Address 00 20 4a 86 27 a1 IP Address 172 016 008 05
58. 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 47 Kramer Protocol 14 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 17 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 1 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 04 2 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR x M4 2 1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1 Bit7 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 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 b
59. re and recall up to 16 input output configuration setups via the control application or the embedded Web pages You can store and recall up to eight input output configuration setups via the eight SELECTOR IN front panel buttons as Figure 14 illustrates SELECTOR 1 2 5 r 2 5 4 5 6 7 Figure 14 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons 7 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following l Press the STO button The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the eight IN buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If in the Confirm mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores the data at that reference 1 You can store and recall audio and video configurations and audio gain data 23 Operating the VP 8x4AK 7 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 7 5 7 6 To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate IN button the button corresponding to the setup If in the Confirm mode that setup configuration will blink in the 7 segment display together with the RCL button and the TAKE button and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored da
60. rm the following operations via this Web page e Operate in mode or switch the audio and video separately by clicking the Audio Video or AFV buttons see Section 9 2 1 Deselect an audio and or video signal by clicking that signal indicator e Operate in the At Once or Confirm mode see Section 9 2 2 e Lock or unlock the front panel by clicking the lock icon e Store and recall switching configurations see Section 9 2 3 9 2 1 Switch an Input to an Output via the Embedded Web Pages To switch an input to an output for example input 1 to output 4 1 Setthe button to the desired operation mode Audio Video or AFV as required 2 Click the switching point within the switching matrix In 2 to Out 3 The audio video signal indicators move to the In 2 to Out 3 switching matrix box indicating that In 2 is now switched to Out 3 1 Depending on the operation mode Audio Video or AFV 29 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Se ee Figure 20 Switching an Input to an Output 9 2 2 in the Confirm Mode By default the device is set to the At Once mode To operate in the Confirm mode 1 Click the red Offline button 2 Click the desired switching point in the switching matrix Audio video indicator outlines appear and the Take and Cancel buttons turn blue See SC KUU 25 Ts HEIA Fl KE Figure
61. t 3 A 3 gt 4 IN4 4 gt 1 A 422 A 4 gt 3 A 4 gt 4 5 3A 5 gt 1 A 5 gt 2 TA 5 gt 3 5 gt 4 6 6 gt 1 622 TA 6 gt 3 A 6 gt 4 IN7 751 amp A 7 gt 2 CR TA 7 gt 3 CR 7 gt 4 INS 3A 8 gt 1 A 8 gt 2 8 gt 3 A 8 gt 4 3000 Table 8 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Section 14 2 Table 8 VP 8x4AK Audio Input Gain Codes Level INPUT 1 INPUT 5 INPUT X Rel AUD LVL 1 1 100 AUD LVL 1 5 100 AUD LVL 1 X 100 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 50 AUD LVL 1 5 50 AUD LVL 1 X 50 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 OICR AUD LVL 1 5 0CR AUD LVL 1 X OCR 0dB AUD LVL 1 1 20 CR AUD LVL 1 5 20 CH AUD LVL 1 X 2028 209 Max Where X is the input number from 8 For example for channel 7 and re ative level 504 AUD LVL 1 7 50 Table 9 lists the codes that set the audio output gain For more detailed information see Section 14 2 37 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 9 VP
62. t to OdB An audio gain value of OdB indicates that the 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 1 Warning that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 2 When selecting an input to increase decrease its volume gain press and hold that input button for about 3 seconds 3 The input level ranges from 100 to 20 and the output level ranges from 100 to 47 5 25 Flash Memory Upgrade Gain level values are relative since the audio input signal can be also adjusted while the range of the output gain remains constant independent of the input level adjustment When decreasing the audio level below the minimum display value the 7 segment display shows L indicating low audio value Flash Memory Upgrade The VP8x4AK uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can remotely operate the VP 8x4AK 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 or Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed correctly and running browse to httpZ www java com en download
63. ta from that reference Tip If you cannot remember which one of the eight setup configurations is the one that you want set the VP 8x4AK to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 8x4AK Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 8x4AK e Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button will have no effect other than causing the LOCK button to blink To unlock the VP 8x4AK e Press the illuminated LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated and the front panel unlocks Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 1 By pressing the RCL button followed by the INPUT OUTPUT buttons 2 Even when the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS 232 or RS 485 as well as via the infrared remote control transmitter 3 Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x
64. tions e Professional display systems requiring a true 8x4 computer graphics and audio matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection The package includes the following items VP 8x4AK 8x4 UXGA Matrix Switcher e Windows based Kramer control software e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 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 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 4 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 5 T
65. 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 VOLUMB AUD LVL STAGE amplifier stage Short form ADL STAGA VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Parameters Description Erag 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 OLUME Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value 45 Kramer Protocol Machine info commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN WPUTS COUNT OUT OUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESET VIDEO COUNT AUD count PRESET AUDIO COUN Reset FACTORY FACTORY RESULT configuration to factory default Identification commands
66. ut button stores the current Press the RCL Button together with the STO button to set the machine number see Section 6 8 11 RCL Recall Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding IN OUT button recalls a setup from the non volatile memory Press the RCL button again to implement the new status Press the RCL Button together with the STO button to set the machine number see Section 6 8 12 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode and the At Once mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in Confirm mode pressing the TAKE button will implement a pending configuration 13 AUDIO Button Press to decrease the input or output audio signal level 14 LEVEL Button Press to increase the input or output audio signal level 15 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches 16 STATUS 7 segment Displays the selected INPUT switched to the OUTPUT marked above each display input 17 REL AUDIO LEVEL Displays the relative audio level 7 segment display 1 For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 2T 3T e VIDEO button is illuminated when in breakaway mode and actions relate to video AUDIO button is illuminated when in breakaway mode and actions relate to audio 4 For example press STO and then the output button 3 to store in Setup 3 or the input button 4 to store in Setup 12 5 When in the Confirm mode
67. x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN 2 IN3 INA IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 INS Level Rel 168180 81 16 8280 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 16 85 80 81 168680 81 16 87 80 81168880 81 Mute 16 81 87 81 16 82 87 81 16 83 87 81 16 84 87 81 16 85 87 81 16 86 87 81 16 87 87 81 16 88 87 81 100dB Mute 16 81 9 81 16 82 B9 811683 B9 8116 84 B9 81116 85 B9 81 16 86 9 81 16 87 B9 81 16 88 B9 81 50dB 16 81 81116 82 EB 8116 83 EB 8116 84 EB 8116 85 EB 81 16 86 EB 81 16 87 EB 8116 88 EB 81 16 81 81 16 82 FF 8116 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 16 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 16 87 81 16 88 81 20dB Max 3 0 80 0 00 0 7 Table 14 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 14 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Increase 18 81 80 81 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 80 81 Decrease 18 81 8181 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 Table 15 lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain Before sending the any of the codes in Table 15 the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent Table 15 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Level Rel Mute 16 81 80 8 1168280 81 168380 81 168480 81 F100dB Mute 1681 94 8 1 16 82 94 81 16 83 8D 81 16 84 94 81

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