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1. Examples Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 AV 357 AV 3 gt 7 OK CRLF Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 254 VID 254 OKICRLF Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 4 2CR 6 VID 4 gt 2 OKICRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV 054 AV 040 Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt CRJ 3 gt Ok CRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 82 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 82 gt 3 A 0 gt 1 V 1 gt commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 VID 122 334 Then switch video input to output 4 video input 2 to output O CRLF 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 CRLF for each command after processing it Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL STA TU Get signal status SI
2. 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 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 MAJOR MINOR BUILD 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 identifica ion of specific machine or for network using wi h DNS feature on Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MA CHINE NUMBER MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBEI NEW MACHINE NUMBER RESUL Respo
3. V 322 V 323 V 324 CR V 451 V 422 V 453 V 424 CR IN5 V 5 gt 1 CR v 5 2 CR V 553 ER v 54 CR IN 6 V 621 V 622 V 653 V 624 CRJ IN7 V 721 V 722 V 753 V 724 CRJ IN8 IN 1 V 851 v 8 gt 2 CR V 853 CR v 8 gt 4 CR OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 A 1 gt 1 A 1 gt 2 A 153 A 1 gt 4 CRI IN2 A 2 gt 1 222 A 2 gt 3 A 254 CRI IN 3 3A 321 A 322 TA 353 A 324 CRJ INA 3A 451 A 422 TA 453 A 454 IN5 A 5 gt 1 A 5 gt 2 TA 553 524 CRJ IN 6 3A 621 A 622 TA 653 A 624 CRJ IN7 751 CR amp A 7 gt 2 CR TA 753 74 CR IN8 3A 821 A 822 TA 853 A 824 CRI 3000 Table 8 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Se
4. 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 E httpijj192 168 1 39 i Figure 16 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The following window appears bas k Tow l WHAMEN ELECTWONICS 124 Loading s 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 Ix The application s digital signature cannot be verified A Do you want to run re application xy Names Publisher frame Fyztreres From hittpi 192 165 1 28 Bias beast content From Hrs n Cno Tha digital canryat varied by Wanted cource Orily rur Hou lez Ur origin of Ihe opiston 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
5. 3 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 4 INPUT 15 HD Connectors Connect to the video sources from 1 to 8 5 OUTPUT 15 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 4 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 optional external IR receiver The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away
6. 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes D9 81 ie 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 le 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
7. Click Recall The following window appears Message from webpage j Are you sure you want load preset 87 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 Keates Electi ones CONFIGURATIONS 3 E Pulte t Figure 26 Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode The Help Box This is the main panel window In this window you can control the channels 9 3 Audio Gain Page The AUDIO GAIN screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and output channels 8 E 8 FE F 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 The Help Box E In this page you can control the audio gain of the channels 33 Con
8. IS DEFINED VAL D INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 15 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 9 error 9 25 ie OUTPUT byte 4 1 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byes 2 outatrarg 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 DECREASE AUDIO Equal to input output 0 increase output 2 PARAMETER number whose parameter 1 decrease output is to be increased 2 increase left output decreased 3 decrease left output 0 all 4 increase right output 5 decrease right output 6 increase input 7 decrease input 8 increase left input 9 decrease left input 10 increase right input 11 decrease right input 25 REQUEST AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output 0 6 24 number whose parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 0 Gain 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 0 input 1 output 1 Bass NSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 HH Left 2 Treble 12 Right 3 Midrange 4 MixOn 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 K 49 Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 61 IDENTIFY MACH NE 1 video
9. Message starting char for host command Wuery for machine response Device address Optional for Knet Knet Device ID follow by char Query sign 7 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 connect over serial ethernet V USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters CR will be entered by Enter key that key send also LA but this char will be ignored by commands parser Sending commands from some controllers like Crestron require coding some characters in special form like X Anyway there is a way to enter all ASCII characters so it is possible to send all commands also from controller Similar way can use for URL Telnet support that maybe will be added in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Commands chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by char pipe In this
10. RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands using Kramer 2000 and 3000 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 1 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 P 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 e
11. 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 K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO VIDEO 66dB 5MHz AUDIO 82dB 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 D MENSIONS 19 x 7 x 2U W 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
12. stable image when the sync level is too low by restoring 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 e Adelayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5 for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources e 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 A 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 Ssec Overview Control the VP 8x4AK using the front panel buttons or remotely via
13. the firmware version number and the MACHINE Refer to Section 72 1 7 A dot following the number represents 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 100dB to 7 5dB Your VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher INPUT6 INPUT7 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT2 OUTPUT3 OUTPUT 4 L R L R L R L R G 56 0000000 XU Gag E AUDIO INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 7 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUTS OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 3 ETHERNET RS 485 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 6 RS 485 Term 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 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 3 Rear Panel VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 AUDIO INPUT 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors from 1 to 8 Connectors 2 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to balanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 4 Connectors
14. 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 ne 2 Computer Graphics Source 1 Display 1 29 4 RS 232 bh Ay Computer E Graphics Source 8 SS X 2 Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Wu 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 VP 8x4AK 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output This section illustrates how to wire e A balanced output connection see Figure 4 e An unbalan
15. Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x4AK 7 Operating the VP 8x4AK 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 or the breakaway feature see Section 7 6 e Use audio gain control see Section 7 7 7 1 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 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 Nor
16. IN8 0288 81 81 02 88 82 81 02 88 83 81 02 88 848 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 N4 N5 ING IN7 IN8 Increase 18818681 18828681 18838681 18848681 18858681 1886 8681 1887 8681 18 88 86 81 Decrease 18818781 18828781 18838781 18848781 18858781 18868781 18878781 18 88 8781 Table 13 lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain Table 13 VP 8x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN 2 IN3 INA IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 INS Level Rel 16 81 80 81 16 8280 81 16 83 80 81 168480 81168580 81 16 86 80 81 1687 80 81 168880 81 Mute 16 81 87 8116 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 8110098 Mute 16 81 B9 81 16 82 B9 81 16 83 B9 8116 84 B9 81 1685 B9 8116 86 B9 811687 B9 81 16 88 B9 81 50dB 16 81 EB 81116 82 EB 81116 83 EB 8116 84 EB 81116 85 EB 8116 86 EB 8116 87 EB 8116 88 EB 81 16 81 FF 81 1682 FF 8116 83 FF 8116 84 FF 81 16 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 16 87 FF 8116 88 FF 81 20dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F Table 14 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease
17. 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 21 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 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 the
18. Section 6 8 Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch 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 6 5 1 1 e For connection via a network hub or network router use a 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 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right c
19. 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 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 IN1 01818181 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81848 IN2 018281 81 01 8282 81 01 8283 81 01 82848 IN3 0183 81 81 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 8 IN 4 018481 81 01 8482 81 01 84 83 81 01 84 84 81 IN5 018581 81 01 85 82 81 01 85 83 81 01 85 848 ING 018681 81 01 86 82 81 01 86 83 81 01 86 84 8 IN7 01 8781 81 01 87 82 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 848 IN8 0188 81 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 848 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 028181 81 0281 82 81 02 81 83 81 0281 848 IN 2 02 8281 81 02 82 82 81 028283 81 02 82848 02 83 81 81 02 83 82 81 02 83 83 81 02 83 848 IN4 02 8481 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 ING 028681 81 02 86 82 81 02 86 83 81 02 86 848 IN7 02 87 81 81 02 87 82 81 02 87 83 81 02 87 848
20. 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 1 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 8 4 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 Machine 1 Master Machine 16 Figure 11
21. 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 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 WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failur
22. 115 200 Data Bits 8 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol P2000 P3000 P3000 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 TCP Port 5000 the rear panel of 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 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 IN2 V 2 gt 1 V 222 V 2 gt 3 V 254 CR IN 3 V 321
23. 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside S raphics Source Display 1 Display 4 Computer Graphics Source 8 Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 4 Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 the machine see section 7 Kead the STATUS and the REL AUDIO LEVEL on the 7 segment displays Connect a selected Input 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 REL AUDIO LEVEL Operate via the front panel buttons R5 252 RS 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 VP 8x4AK 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
24. 99 RHL non condensing 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 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and s connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable ora power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine How to Rack Mount To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place Ihe ears of the machine against the rack rails and inse
25. GNAL NPU SIGNAL NPUT STATUS Parameters Description NPUT Input number for all STATUS Signal state 0 or off for not existent signal 1 or on for existent signal Preset commands Command Syntax Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT connections to preset Short form PSTO PRESET Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT Short form PDEL PRESET Read video PRST VID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET IN ouT connections from Short form PVID PRESET OUT saved preset PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Read audio PRST AUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET OUT connections from Short form PAUD PRESET savod preset PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESE T IN 2 Read saved presets PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET list Short form PLST 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Preset commands Command Syntax Response Parameters Description PRESET Preset number OUT Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audi
26. KE 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 2 179 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 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 1 Warning that you are about to modify the audio configura
27. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 8x4AK 8x4 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 32 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 74 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 Locking the Front Panel 7 6 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Opti
28. O 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 e 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 the TAKE button illuminates 6 Also displays the number of INPUT and OUTPUT ports
29. PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 NO 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 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 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 Definedas 1 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 4 0 MACHINE NUMBER 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usu
30. 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 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 he 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 toge her 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 ST
31. 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 1 now 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 typic
32. a 11 21 5 41 5 6 7 8 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 1 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 data 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 sett
33. al applications 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 e VP 8x4AK 8x4 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 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 I Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 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
34. ally 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 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 V DEO 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 V DEO 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 V DEO 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
35. 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 Kramer Protocol Help commands Table 16 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking SCR 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 COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax Error ERRO001 Command not available for this device ERR002 Parameter is out of range ERRO003 Unauthorized acc
36. ced audio output see Figure 5 ac G mut Figure 4 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 pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 8x4AK 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 VP 8x4AK 6 4 1 Setting the VP 8x4AK 1 Set the VP 8x4AK unit to a Machine other than 1 according to
37. ction 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 CR AUD LVL 1 X 100 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 X 50 CRI 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 OICR AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 X O CR AUD LVL 1 1 20 CR AUD LVL 1 5 20 AUD LVL 1 X 20 20dB 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 37 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 9 VP 8x4AK Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT X wm AUD LVL 2 1 100 CR AUD LVL 2 4 100 CR AUD LVL 2 X 1 oo cR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 2 1 AUD LVL 2 4 AUD LVL 2 X 50CR 50dB AUD LVL 2 1 AUD LVL 2 4 AUD LVL 2 X OdB AUD LVL 2 1 13 AUD LVL 2 4 13CR AUD LVL 2 X 7ICRI 7dB Max Where is the output number from 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 504 AUD LVL 2 7 50 13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The Hex codes listed in this section are used to
38. e 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 OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration t
39. ess running command without the match login ERRO004 Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IN OUT IN OUT AV IN gt OUT RESULT Switch video only VID IN OUT N OUT Short form V IN JouT iN gt OUT 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 Switch audio only AUD N oUT AUD N ouT N ouT RESULT Short form A N OUT IN OUT Note When AFV mode is ac ive this command will switch also video Read video VID OUT VID IN gt OUT connection Short form V OUT VID VID IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Read audio AUD OUT AUD N OUT connection Short form OU AUD AUD IN gt 2 Parameters Descrip ion NJ Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between and out parameters OUT Output number or for all outputs IK 43 Kramer Protocol
40. 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 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 A35F 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 Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE to 55 C 32 to 131 STORAGE TEMPERATURE AF to TZC 49 to 1627 B asss HUMIDITY j 10 to
41. he 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 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 Del
42. ifications 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 CEapproved using STPcable for twisted pair products po po 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 01 QA 9 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000650 REV 2
43. imiter 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 Address Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command 2 2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3 1 Parameter3 2 JCR Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id message Device long response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender command SP param param CR CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A SP Space ASCII 32 0x20 41 Kramer Protocol 14 2 2 Command Parts Details Command Sequence of ASCH 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
44. ings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 8x4AK Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the 8 4 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 8x4AK 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 AFV button illuminates The audio follows the video e If the AUDIO differs from the VIDEO then the TA
45. is detected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 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 ie 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 ie 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte
46. ither a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address 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 P network must have a unique 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 8x4 VGA 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 excha
47. lick Local Area Connection Properties 4 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 Local Area Correction 2 Properties g Gereral Canet utig Wy intet B2SEBDC Gigai Netwoh Thur cormertion uses the folowing deme B Gin tor Microso Motors 2 and Paste Shanng fa Microcolf Networker 165 Packet Schedule tisso Tranemicson Protyool intamet Prohocal The dela vide area nervio proloce that provides comminicsien diveree intetconnected T Shop con n rothoagioni asa hee connected me when Pas connection T fed or 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 CRO PCR e tte fene You esn ges IP aetna sevigned audoniatically l yeu nessun suppotis 9 herms you need to aik pour neren sdgeiitratoe lev the IP settings Obtam an IP address autemetoaty Use the IP acess IF Subnet met Delout gsm 2 Une the OMS serve adderes ONS server Aterrete DNS serve arent o Figure 8 Internet P
48. 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
49. mal 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 139 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 Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 7 3 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which the TAKE button does not illuminate to the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require
50. 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 1 7 of the 8 inputs are shown in Figure 19 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Kramer Bectronics 8 4 CONFIGURATIONS oU m 200 eww krameretectronict onm Figure 19 VP 8x4AK Embedded Web Page You can perform the following operations via this Web page e Operate in the AFV mode or switch the audio and video separately by clicking the Audio Video or AFV buttons see Section 9 2 1 e 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 a
51. n 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 SSeS ee eo zm a Sas gt s C d 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 ESSEN Sm oo eases jo 0 Figure 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 2 This ope
52. net port ETHP PROTOCOL 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 MODE AFV AFV MODE 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 panel AFV mode 0 or afv to set front panel switching buttons in audio follow video state 1 or brk to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio 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 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 6 15 14 2 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 O4 2 O1 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 Ath byte I BYTE Bit7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the
53. nge is essential for proper VGA OUT operation 3 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 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher SELECTOR STATUS OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO AUDIO VP 8x4AK Figure 1 VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x4AK 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 Front Panel VP 8x4AK 8x4
54. nse 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 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 NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET NTMSK 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 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 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 PROTOCOL POHT ETH PORT PROTOCOL JPORT RESULT ethernet port ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ether
55. o amp Video PRST STR 5 PRST STR 5 connections 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 4 gt 2 CRLF 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 to lock front panel buttons Restart device RESET RESET OK Switch to protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII protocol like protocol 3000 Audio parameters commands Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE amplifier stage Short form ADL CHANNEL VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Parameters Description Erg a In Out or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example 0 for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for Amplifier Out etc CHANNEL Input or Output OLUME Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for nega ive values increase current value decrease current value
56. o 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 Damagetoother property caused by defects inthis 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 Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes mod
57. on 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway Option b U NN e N O XO GOO A QA gt QO ec L2 L2 P2 LS LS tS tS Q O Q M 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 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 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 8x4 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x4AK 8 4 VGA 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 Figure 7
58. ration 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 EH Select Preset 01 qn Preset 02 Preset 0 _ 05 Preset 06 Preset 07 Preset 08 t G Preset 09 Preset 10 m Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 4 16 Figure 23 Selecting a preset 2 Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 3 3 Make sure the matrix is set to the desired configuration If not set it as required 4 Click Store The following window appears 31 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Message fram webpape 2 Are you sure you want save this state at preset 3 7 Cancel 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
59. rotocol 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 VP 8x4AK 6 5 2 Ethernet Port Configuration To configure the Ethernet port download the P5K 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 UBP ByIP Enter IP address And Pott ip 12 tea 1 38 Pot 50000 Factory Default Address By Name Serial DK Cancel 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 serial number 17 Using the VP 8x4AK rx Wizard Donca Nave Modei Seral Number UDP oca Port TEF local poe Gatewey Fem
60. rt the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes irr the rack ears Note In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine In the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from http www kramerelectronics cam 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 eight OUTPUT
61. 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 81 81 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 168180 8 1168280 81 16 83 80 81 1684 80 81 Mute 168194 8 116 82 94 81 16 83 8D 81 16 84 94 81 F100dB Mute 16 81 C6 8116 82 C6 81 16 83 C6 81 16 84 C6 81 50dB 1681F8 8 1116 82 F8 81 16 83 F8 81 16 84 F8 81 1681 FF 8 1 16 82 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 74 BYTE 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 1 Switching Protocols via t
62. the settings saved in the switcher s memory ie 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
63. tion 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 75 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 http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 15 or failure message 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
64. trolling 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 2 Change the definitions as required 3 Click the Submit button to 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 Click OK 6 Ifthe IP number had been changed close the browser and reload the Web page Kramer Electronics VP 8x4AK Name KRAMER 0000 AUDIO GAIN 8 4 Sena Number fo Firmware version 00 09 00 2983 Address 00 20 2 86 27 P Address 172 016 008 052 DHCF oO Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 258 255 000 000 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
65. 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 store 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 s 0 1 2 L
66. wiare Eisd Dave 1 KRAMER 50000 5000 oO 5 2m 0 un on zo P 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 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 6 8 Setting the Machine Number The MACH machine number determines the position of a VP 8x4AK unit when 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 Use the and front panel buttons to set the machine number as required To exit

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