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1. AV gt IN gt OUT RESULT Switch video only VID N oUT N OUT VID IN gt OUT RESULT Short form V INA OUT N 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 IN OUT AUD IN oUT RESULT Short form A N gt OUT IN gt OUT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video VID OUT VID N OUT connection Short form V OUT VID VID N 1 2 Read audio AUD OUT AUD IN OUT connection Short form A 007 AUD AUD N 1 gt Parameters Description IN Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 AV 327CR AV 3 gt 7 Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V
2. O Serial Figure 8 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 4x8AK 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 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 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 4x8AK 3 Click OK The Device Properties window appears Wizard File Help Disconnect Device Propetties Name Model Serial Number UDP local Pott TCP local port KNeHD MAC IP Gateway Mask Firmware Connecting To IP 192 168 1 39 KRAMER 0000 50000 5000 192 168 1 38 i fk O 255 25 0 0 00 09 00 2332 Build Date DHCP Enabled Figure 9 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 4x8AK 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 17 Using the VP 4x8AK 6 7 6 8 6 9 Setting the Switching Delay Time You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources by setting the delay time ranging from Os
3. INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 O O O O AUDIO LooP3 OUTPUT 4 L OUTPUT 3 L OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 tte R OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT OUTPUT 5 sega 4 tig ak OUTPUT 5 gk OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT OUTPUT 6 esa L E 2 ez OUTPUT 7 OUTPUT 8 L A oak 4t g AP REMOTE IR 2 ETHERNET RS 485 GBA Figure 2 VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 3 Rear Panel VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 AUDIO INPUT 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors from 1 to 4 Connectors 2 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to balanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 8 Connectors 3 Power Switch Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 4 INPUT XGA 15 pin HD Connectors Connect to the video sources from 1 to 4 5 LOOP XGA 15 pin HD Connectors Connect looped input to output acceptor 1 to 4 6 OUTPUT XGA 15 pin HD Connectors Connect to the output acceptors from 1 to 8 7 PROG 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 8 RS 485 TERM DIP swi
4. 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 01 81 86 81 01 81 87 81 01 81 88 81 2 01 82 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 IN3 01838181 01838281 01838381 01 83 84 81 01 83 85 81 01 83 86 81 01 8387 81 01 83 88 81 IN4 01 84 81 81 01 84 82 81 01 84 83 81 01 84 84 81 01 84 85 81 01 84 86 81 01 84 87 81 01 84 88 81 Table 11 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 11 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN1 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 02 82 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 IN3 02 83 81 81 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 02 84 81 81 02 84 82 81 02 84 83 81 02 84 84 81 02 84 85 81 02 84 86 81 02 84 87 81 02 84 88 81 Table 12 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio input gain Table 12 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN 3 4 Increase 18 81 86 81 18 82 8
5. MA CHINE NUMBER OLD MACHINE NUMBE NEW MACHINE NUMBER RESUL j Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be INEW MACHINE NUMBEH 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 IP ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC MAC ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWA Y ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS RESUL NTGT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWA Y ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP MODE NET DHCP DHCP MODE RESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE NTDH DHCP 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 ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL JPORT RESULT ethernet port ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT ETH PORT PORT ethernet port ETHP PROTOCOL TCP
6. Short form PSTO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET Short form PRCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET Short form PDEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Read video connections from Saved preset PRST VID PRESET IOUT Short form PVID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRST VID N OUT PRST VID PRESET IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Read audio connections from Saved preset PRST AUD PRESET O Short form PAUD PAESE PRESET oUT PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET IN gt OUTI PRST AUD PRESET IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Read saved presets PRST LST list Short form PLST PRST LST PRESET PRESET Parameters Description PRESE T Preset number OUT Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audio amp Video PRST STR 5 PRST STR 5 OK CRLFJ connections to preset 5 Recall Audio amp Video PRCL SCR PRST RCL 3 OK CRLFJ connections from preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2CR PRST VID 3 422 CRLF from preset 3 Operation commands Command Syn
7. 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 4x8AK 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 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 4x8AK 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Selectthe Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Fi 6 Local Area Connection 2 Properties Connect using 8 IntellFi 82566DC Gigabit Network Co This connection uses the following items E Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks d2 005 Packet Scheduler TCP IP Install Iata Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectiv
8. 2 gt 4 VID 2 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 4 gt 2 CR 6 VID 4 gt 2 OKICRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV 024CR AV 0 gt 4 Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt ICR VID 3 gt OKICRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 222 82 gt 1 022 V 82 gt 3 0 gt 1 V CR AV 1 gt OK CRLF 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 82 3 ERR Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 CRLF Then disconnect audio output 1 Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix AUD 0 gt 1 V 1 gt 1 022 13 Commands processing start after entering CR response will sent 3 4 CRLF for each command after processing it Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL STATUS Get signal status SIGNAL NPUT SIGNAL STATUS 43 Kramer Protocol 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 connections to preset PRST STO PRESET
9. 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 Your VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Figure 2 Table 2 and Table 3 define the VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Your VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher SELECTOR STATUS LL im mim mimim mm TM OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VP Ax8AK Figure 1 VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 Front Panel VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA 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
10. Figure 8 Connect Screen Figure 9 Device Properties Screen Figure 10 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Figure 11 7 segment display During Normal Operation Figure 12 7 segment Display after Turning the Switcher ON 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 4x8AK Embedded Web Page Figure 20 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 21 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 22 Exiting Offline Warning 27 27 29 30 30 31 34 35 36 37 37 38 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 48 6 8 12 13 13 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 22 23 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 31 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 23 Selecting a Preset 32 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 Page 34 Figure 28 CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 35 Tables Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 Table 2 Front Panel VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 3 Rear Panel VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 9 Table 4 Technical Specifications of the VP 4x8AK 4x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 36 Table 5 Commu
11. 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 If terminal software used to connect over serial V ethernet V USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters will be entered by Enter key that key send also 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 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 wi
12. Max Where X is the input number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and re ative level 50dB AUD LVL 1 7 50 CR Table 9 lists the codes that set the audio output gain For more detailed information see Section 14 2 Table 9 VP 4x8AK Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT X an AUD LVL 2 1 100 CR AUD LVL 2 5 100 CR AUD LVL 2 X 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 21 50 AUD LVL 25 50 AUD LVL 2X 50 50dB AUD LVL 2 1 AUD LVL 25 AUD LVL 2X OdB SAUD LVL 241 13 cR AUD LVL 2 5 13 cR SAUD LVL 2X 7dB Max Where X is the output number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 2 7 50 CR 13 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The Hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine set as Machine 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex codes are used when the VP 4x8AK is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 10 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels 37 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 10 VP Ax8AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN1 01 81 81 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81
13. UDP transport layer protocol POHT ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Advanced switching commands Command Syntax Response Set audio follow AFV AFV MODE AFV AFV MODE RESULT video mode Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow AFV AFV AFV MODE video mode Front panel AFV mode 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 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 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 O4 02 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR x M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending informati
14. apply changes A window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings 4 Click Yes A window appears announcing that the configuration has been successfully changed 5 Click OK 6 Ifthe IP number had been changed close the browser and reload the Web page h ee Web Poder n a a m KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd 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 4x8AK 4x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS 4 XGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 4 unbalanced stereo audio 3 5mm mini connectors OUTPUTS 8 VGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 4 LOOP XGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 8 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 K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 66dB 5 AUDIO 82dB CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 52dB 5MHz AUDIO Bal 70dB 20kHz CONTROLS Input out
15. 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 A35F 50 7 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VP 4x8AK in a Rack 5 Installing the VP Ax8AK in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount 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 both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F screws from each side of the STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F machine 3 on each side and HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL 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
16. 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 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
17. presets with no configuration have a white background When selecting a preset the Store button changes from gray to dark blue 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Figure 23 Selecting a Preset 2 Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 7 3 Make sure the matrix is set to the desired configuration If not set it as required Click Store The following window appears Message from webpage j Are you sure you want save this state at preset 7 Figure 24 Save Preset Message 5 Click OK The new In Out configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a preset configuration 1 Selectthe desired preset number from the Preset drop down list for example Preset 03 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 3 Are you sure you want load preset 3 Cancel Figure 25 Load Preset Message 1 When selecting a preset that contains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue 31 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 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 Kramer Electronics VP 4
18. 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 4x8AK 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 4x8A K 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 A 32 binary di
19. saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with 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 O if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is d
20. see Section 7 6 e Use the audio gain control see Section 7 7 7 1 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output 1 Press required OUT button The input under the selected output on the IN 7 segment display blinks 2 PressanIN 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 4x8AK timeout after 15 seconds 7 2 Understanding the 7 Segment Displays The VP 4x8AK 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 switched to which outputs as illustrated in Figure 11 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 5 6 7 8 input 3 is connected input 4 is connected to output 3 to output 8 Figure 11 7 segment display During Normal Operation 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 4x8AK Figure 12 shows an example of the display immediately after switching on the power This display disappears after a few seconds replaced by the normal display STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 t 8 Firmware Machine version Figure 12 7 segment Display after Turning the Switcher ON 7 2 2 The RE
21. status If the VIDEO button illuminates switching operations relate to Video and the 7 segment display shows the video status The Audio Input Output Gain Control The audio output signal gain is activated when the machine is in the AUDIO or AFV mode To increase or decrease the audio gain l 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 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 1 Warning that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 2 In this section the output also refers to the input 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade The VP4x8AK output audio signal level is shown on the REL AUDIO LEVEL 7 segment display The factory default audio gain is set 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 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 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP4x8AK uses a microcontroller that runs fir
22. than two seconds until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated and the front panel unlocks 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 23 Operating the VP 4x8AK 7 6 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways either Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels or Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option press the AFV button If the AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the AFV button illuminates The audio follows the video 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 7 7 To set the Breakaway option Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button If the AUDIO button illuminates switching operations relate to Audio and the 7 segment display shows the audio
23. the output to which the input is switched Buttons 4 SELECTOR IN Select the input from 1 to 4 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 OFFButton 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 output button stores the current setting 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 Pr
24. 2 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 Using the VP 4x8AK 6 4 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port You can operate the VP 4x8AK 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 4x8A K e 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 4x8AK e 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 4x8AK e 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 4x8AK 6 5 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port you have to connect your PC to the VP 4x8AK 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 4x8AK via the ETHERNET in the following ways e For direct connection to the PC use a crossover cable see Section 6 5 1 1 e For connection via a network hub or network router use straight through cable
25. 6 81 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 Decrease 18 81 87 81 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18 84 87 81 Table 13 lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain Table 13 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN 3 4 Level Rel 16 81 80 81 168280 81 116 83 80 81 16 8480 81 Mute r100dB Mute 16 81 87 81 16 82 87 81 16 83 87 81 16 84 87 81 16 81 B9 81 16 82 9 81 16 83 9 81 116 84 81 50dB 16 81 EB 81 16 82 8116 83 8116 84 81 OdB 16 81 FF 811682 FF 811683 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 20dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F Table 14 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 14 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT5 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 8281 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 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 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 se
26. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 4x8AK 4x8 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 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VP 4x8AK in a Rack 6 Using the VP 4x8AK 6 1 Connecting the VP Ax8AK 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 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 4x8AK 7 1 Switching an Input to an Output 7 2 Understanding the 7 Segment Displays 7 2 1 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 7 6 2 Setting the Break
27. L AUDIO LEVEL 7 Segment Display The REL AUDIO LEVEL display as illustrated in Figure 13 is active only in the AUDIO and AFV modes see Section 7 7 REL AuDIO LEVEL gt 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 e 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 e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within 40 seconds the Timeout will abort the action 21 Operating the VP 4x8AK 7 3 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Pressthe 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 Pressthe illumi
28. 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 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 fo
29. X8AK AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS sms Ej Out Out Out 6 7 8 n 1 L Figure 26 Recalling a Preset the Confirm Mode The Help Box Ev This is the main panel window In this window you can control the channels 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 3 Audio Gain Page The AUDIO GAIN screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and output channels 9 Kramer Web K Router ay E de v Page Safety Toos KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Kramer Electronics VP 4X8AK AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS M K 2009 www kramerelectronics Figure 27 Audio Gain Page 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 The Help Box Ee In this page you can control the audio gain of the channels 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 CONFIGURATION definitions 1 Click CONFIGURATIONS The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appears 2 Change the definitions as required 3 Click the Submit button to
30. 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 4x8AK is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to protocol 2000 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 Kramer Protocol 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 concatenatio
31. 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 1 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 i 4 You do cd overload the circuit s When tei Sie eck tle 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 machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular Power attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using a 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 t
32. away Option T The Audio Input Output Gain Control 8 Flash Memory Upgrade MN OA U om om N XO OO OO ON gt NNNNNNNNNNNNNNDY WY QA A A Q NKR iw N Contents 9 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 1 Connecting to the VP Ax8AK via your Browser 9 2 The VP 4x8AK Switching Matrix Page 9 2 1 Switch an Input to an Output via 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 Table of 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 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View Figure 2 VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View Figure 3 Connecting the VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5 Connecting an Unbalanced Output Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window
33. ble of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 7 VP 4x8AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 4A 1 gt 1 A 122 123 A 124 CRJ TA 155 126 A 1 gt 7 128 2 2 1 2 gt 2 2 gt 3 A 224 TA 2 gt 5 2 gt 6 27 2 gt 8 3 gt 1 TA 3 gt 2 3A 3 gt 3 A 324 A 3 gt 5 TA 3 gt 6 3 gt 7 3 gt 8 INA A 4 gt 1 A 4 gt 2 CRI A 453 CR fA 4 gt 4 CR 4 gt 5 4 gt 6 CRI 4 gt 7 CR 4 gt 8 CRI Table 8 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Section 14 2 Table 8 VP 4x8AK Audio Input Gain Codes INPUT 1 INPUT 5 INPUT X Level Rel 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 AUD LVL 1 5 100 CR AUD LVL 1 X 100 CR AUD LVL 1 1 50CR AUD LVL 1 5 50 CR AUD LVL 1 X 50 CRI 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 X 0 CR OdB AUD LVL 1 1 20 CR AUD LVL 1 5 20 CR AUD LVL 1 X 2068 420dB
34. chine 16 1 In increments of 0 5sec 2 Alternatively the ETHERNET port could be used for PC control instead of RS 232 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 4x8AK 5 Setthe RS 485 TERM DIP switch ON on the first and last VP 4xSAK units terminating the RS 485 line at 120Q Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch OFF on the other VP 4x8AK units Machine 1 Master eae ea hg na pns iod B 00009 Tak it Up to 16 11 Units Machine 16 Figure 10 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Operating the VP 4x8AK 7 Operating the VP 4x8AK This section describes how to 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 or the breakaway feature
35. cking the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen 9 2 The VP 4x8AK Switching Matrix Page The VP 4x8AK switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the eight outputs by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively J Kramer Web K Router 2 DEO Sefety v Tools e KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Kramer Electronics VP AXGAK AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS Edi AERE u DEJE 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 19 VP 4x8AK Embedded Web Page 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can perform 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 Clickthe switching point within the switching matrix In 1 to Out 4 The audio video signal indicators m
36. e 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 All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output which 2 which is to be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 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 c
37. ec to 3 5sec 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 Use the and front panel buttons to set the delay time as required To exit the Delay mode press the TAKE front panel button Setting the Machine Number The MACH machine number determines the position of a VP 4x8AK unit when cascading units To set the MACH do the following 1 Pressthe 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 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP 4x8AK units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade up to 16 individual VP 4x8AK units via RS 485 as illustrated in Figure 10 do the following 1 Connect the sources and acceptors as Section 6 1 describes 2 Connect the RS 232 port of the first VP 4x8AK 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 4x8AK unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Setthe machine numbers of the connected machines as described in Section 6 8 by set the first VP 4x8AK unit as Machine 1 and the following 15 VP 4x8AK units as Machine 2 to Ma
38. essing 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 From 1 to 8 2 For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 3T 4T e VIDEO button is illuminated when in breakaway mode and actions relate to video e AUDIO button is illuminated when in breakaway mode and actions relate to audio 5 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 6 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button illuminates 7 Also displays the number of INPUT and OUTPUT ports the firmware version number and the MACHINE Refer to Section 7 2 1 8 A dot following the number represents a value of 0 5 For example 3 5 displays as 3 9T e input audio level ranges from 100dB to 20dB and the output audio level ranges from 100dB to 7 5dB Your VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher INPUT1
39. et Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 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 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 Table 6 and Table 7 list the ASCII values to switch an input to an output for a single VP 4x8AK machine For more detailed information see Protocol 3000 Section 14 2 Table 6 VP 4x8AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN1 V 1 gt 1 V 122 CRI V 1 gt 3 ICR V 124 V 155 ICR V 1 gt 6 V 1 gt 7 V 1 gt 8 CR IN2 V 221 V 222 CH V 223 ICR V 224 V 225 V 2 gt 6 V 227 V 2 gt 8 CR IN 3 V 321 V 322 CRJ V 3 gt 3 ICR V 3 gt 4 V 3 gt 5 ICR V 326 V 3 gt 7 V 3 gt 8 CR IN4 V 4 gt 1 V 422 V 4 gt 3 ICR V 424 V 455 ICR V 426 V 4 gt 7 V 458 CR 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Ta
40. etected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use 49 Kramer Protocol NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 1284 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 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 1284 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3
41. git 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 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 3 2 3 3 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 VGA OUT operation Defining EDID The
42. he machine http www kramerelectronics com 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 4x8AK 6 Using the VP 4x8AK This section describes how to Connect the VP 4x8AK rear panel see Section 6 1 Connect a balanced stereo audio output see Section 6 2 Connect the VP 4x8AK 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 4x8AK machines see Section 6 9 6 1 Connecting the VP 4x8AK Rear Panel To connect the VP 4x8AK as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 2 1 Connectup to four VGA UXGA computer graphics sources to INPUT 15 pin HD connectors 2 Connect up to four unbalanced stereo audio sources for example the audio source of the computer or a stereo audio source to the four INPUT 3 5mm mini connectors 3 Connect up to four VGA UXGA output acceptors to the LOOP connectors local displays or inputs to other cascaded units 4 Connectthe eight OUTPUT 15 pin HD connectors to up to eight VGA UXGA video acceptors for example displays 5 Connect the eight OUTPUT terminal block connectors to up to eight balanced stereo audio acceptors for example balanced stereo audio amplifiers with speakers 6 Ifrequired you can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see Section 6 3 RS 485 port
43. hecking 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 0 error 9 25 i e OUTPUT byte 4 1 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the machine busy input 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output Set as parameter value 2 24 number whose parameter is to be set 0 all 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO Equal to input output 0 increase output 2 PARAMETER number whose parameter 1 decrease output is to be increased 2 increase left output decreased 3 decrease left output 0 all 4 increase right output 5 decrease right output 6 increase input 7 decrease input 8 increase left input 9 decrease left input 10 increase right input 11 decrease right input 25 REQUEST AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output 0 6 24 number whose parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 24 SETTINGS FOR I0 0 input 1 output INSTRUCTIONS 22 25 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video
44. horized 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 Usethe 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 51 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000540 REV 3
45. 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 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material 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 WHOISPROTECTED 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
46. ity Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7 7 Click OK huberi Protocol Properties x Genesa You can get IP settingi sisigned automatically d pour network supports thes you need to ask your network adeneashaky lor the eppropaate IP semings O Oblan an IP adders Use the okoveng IP adders IP addens 132 185 1 2 Subre mad 25 20 25 0 Del sul gateway Use the lokman DNS sava Prefered DNS server Alternate DNS server m Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 15 Using the VP 4x8AK 6 5 1 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 4x8AK to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 6 5 2 Ethernet Port Configuration To configure the Ethernet port download the Device Properties 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 By IP Enter IP address And Port 5081192 168 1 39 Pot 50000 Factory Default Address ByName
47. ll 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 16 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OK CRLF Device initiated messages Command Syntax Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio video channel has switched AFV mode AV INSOUT Video channel has switched Breakaway mode VID IN gt OUT Audio channel has switched Breakaway mode AUD N gt OUT Result codes errors Syntax No error Command running succeeded COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax Error ERRO001 Command not available for this device ERRO002 Parameter is out of range ERRO003 Unauthorized access running command without the match login ERRO004 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IN OUT
48. mware located in FLASH memory The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 1 The input level ranges from 100 to 20 and the output level ranges from 100 to 7 5 25 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 1 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can remotely operate the VP 4x8AK 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 help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 15 or failure message gt Your Java is working Java Latest Java installed tta 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 Connecting to the VP 4x8AK via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 4x8AK 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 u
49. n and addressing Z Address Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command 2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3 1 Parameter3 2 CR 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 paramt 2 result ICR LF CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A SP Space ASCII 32 0x20 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 1 char Message starting char f for host commandWuery 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 4l Kramer Protocol Message closing char
50. nated 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 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 Pressthe 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 Pressthe 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 store and recall up to 12 input output configuration setups using the eight OUT buttons and the four IN buttons as Figure 14 illustrates SELECTOR 2 E El E 8 Z El El f m a Figure 14 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons 1 You can store and recall audio and video configurations and audio gain data 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 4x8AK 7 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO b
51. nfo 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 PRESET AUDIO COUNT Reset FACTORY FACTORY RESULT configuration to factory default Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE MODEL Read device serial number SN SN SERIAL NUMBEH Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOH BUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME MACHINE NAME NAME VACHINE NAME RESULT 45 Kramer Protocol Identification commands Command Syntax Response 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 MACHINE NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM
52. nication Parameters 37 Table 6 VP 4x8AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 37 Table 7 VP 4x8AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 38 Table 8 VP 4x8AK Audio Input Gain Codes 38 Table 9 VP 4x8AK Audio Output Gain Codes 38 Table 10 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 39 Table 11 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 39 Table 12 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain 39 Table 13 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain 39 Table 14 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain 39 Table 15 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 40 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 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Professional display systems requiring a true 4x8 comp
53. nt Table 15 VP 4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain Level Rel 168180 81 116 8280 81 116 83 80 81 168480 81 16 85 80 81 16 86 80 81 1687 80 81168880 81 Mute OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 16 81 94 81 16 82 94 81 16 83 8D 81 16 84 94 81 16 85 94 81 16 86 94 81 16 87 94 81 16 88 94 81 100dB Mute 1681 C6 81 1682 C6 811683 C6 811684 C6 81116 85 C6 811686 C6 81 1687 C6 8116 88 C6 81 50dB 16 81 F8 81 16 82 F8 81 116 83 F8 81 16 84 81 16 85 F8 81 1686 81 16 87 F8 811688 F8 81 OdB 16 81 FF 81 1682 FF 81 1683 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 16 85 FF 81116 86 FF 811687 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 7dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 39 Kramer Protocol 14 Kramer Protocol By default the VP 4x8AK 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 1 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 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 The display shows 2000 To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for
54. on 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 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 06 00 OUTPUT 47 Kramer Protocol 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 MA4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a singl
55. ove to the In 1 to Out 4 switching matrix box indicating that In 1 is now switched to Out 4 SS esses Ee eee CAII 9 Fi ERE Ej TT Figure 20 Switching an Input to an Output 9 2 2 Operate 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 1 Depending on the operation mode Audio Video or AFV 29 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages oo EH EIE 2 Figure 21 Switching an Input to an Output 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer 3 This operation will cancel all changes made since pressing the Take button Do you want to proceed Cancel 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 07 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background
56. put 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 H WEIGHT 3 8kg 8 4165 approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears Windows based control software 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 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 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 Ethern
57. r a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an aut
58. rd 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 Y 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 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 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 22 and 25 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of output 9 send hex codes 2A 81 80 81 and then send HEX codes 9 89 81 81 To set input gain change mode send hex codes 2A 80 80 81 and then send HEX codes 6 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video
59. see Section 6 4 ETHERNET see Section 6 5 7 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 4x8AK After connecting your VP 4x8AK switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program PROG button it is only used for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware see Section 8 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Using the VP 4x8AK Computer Graphics Source 1 Local Display 1 Computer Local Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Graphics Source 4 Display 4 Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 8 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 4xSAK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 4x8AK 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output This section illustrates how to wire e Abalanced output connection see Figure 4 e An unbalanced audio output see Figure 5 n G re Figure 4 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5 Connecting an Unbalanced Output 6 3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 232 Port You can connect to the VP 4x8AK 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 Ax8AK via RS 232 e Connect the RS 23
60. sing DHCP you have to enter the name http 192 168 1 39 w Figure 16 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 1 The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may be changed by the system integrator 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The following window appears Gw Web Rte KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltt Kramer Eectronkcs B m r E Tobe Bet wow vanereecronca com Figure 17 Loading the Embedded Web Pages Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser The following window appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application More Information Figure 18 First Time Security Warning Click Run The VP 4x8AK switching control page is displayed see Figure 19 27 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The Web embedded screens let you control the VP 4x8AK 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 cli
61. tax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameters Description LLOCK MODE Front panel locking state or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 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 5 CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE amplifier stage Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME RESUL Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Parameters Description STAGE In Out or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example 0 for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for Amplifier Out etc CHANNELI Input or Output OLUME Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value Machine i
62. tch Use for RS 485 Termination ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 120Q OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 9 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 10 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 11 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 12 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer networking 13 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 14 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 optional 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
63. too low by restoring the sync signal waveform A video bandwidth of over 360MHz that ensures transparent performance even in the most critical applications 12 preset memory locations for quick access to common video and audio configurations and audio gain status for each output Automatic detection of the connected input signals the respective button illuminates A delayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5sec 5 for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options Four stereo unbalanced stereo audio input signals on 3 5mm mini plugs Eight balanced stereo audio output signals on 5 pin terminal block connectors Audio level control buttons for adjusting the signal level of each input and each output Measurement and indication of the audio level for each input and output in relative dB A TAKE button which allows you to place multiple switches in a queue and then activate them simultaneously with one touch of this button A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel Supports DDC Display Data Channel communication between input 1 and output 1 high density 15 pin HD connectors on pins 12 and 15 Control via embedded Web pages 1 In increments of 0 5sec 2 See Section 3 2 Overview Control the VP 4x8AK using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands using Kramer 2000 and 3000
64. uter graphics and audio matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection The package includes the following items e VP Ax8AK 4x8 VGA 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 3 J 4 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 e 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 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http ww
65. utton The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the 12 IN OUT 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 7 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate IN OUT 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 data from that reference Tip If you cannot remember which of the 12 input output configurations is the one that you want set the VP 4x8AK to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it 7 5 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 4x8AK Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 4xSA K 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 4x8AK e Press the illuminated LOCK button for more
66. w kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started Mount the machine in a rack or etick CI the 4 rubber feet to the underside Connect the inpute Connect the outputs Connect the LOOP outputs Computer Graphics Source 1 Computer Locel Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Graphics Source 8 Display 4 Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 8 OFF VIDEO AUDIO Read the STATUS and the REL AUDIO LEVELon Connect a selected input the 7 eegment displays to ALL the outputs AFV 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 Operate via the front panel buttons 252 RS 465 and the Ethernet 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview Overview The VP 4x8AK is a high performance 4x8 computer graphics video matrix switcher for high resolution video and stereo audio signals The VP 4x8AK is HDTV compatible and lets you simultaneously route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the eight outputs and to loop each input to an additional output In particular the VP 4x8AK 4x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher features Kramer s innovative integrated sync processing Kr isp technology that lets you achieve a sharp stable image when the sync level is

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