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1. Command Syntax Response Parameters Description PRESET Preset number OUT Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audio amp Video PRST STR 5 PRST STR 5 OKICRLF connections to preset 5 Recall Audio amp Video PRCL PRST RCL 3 OKICRLF connections from preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2 CR PRST VID 3 4 gt 2 CRLF from preset 3 Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODB RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameters Description 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 OK Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII protocol like protocol 3000 Audio parameters commands Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE amplifier stage Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume level AUD LVL S7AGB CHANNEL AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Parameters Description Erg or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for
2. 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 NPUT STATUS Get signal status SIGNAL NPU SIGNAL STATUS Parameters Description INPUT Input number for all ISTATUS 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 5 Read video PRST VID PRESET IOUT 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 JOUT PRST AUD PRESET from Short form PAUD PRESET OUT PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET IN 2 Read saved presets PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET list Short form PLST 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Preset commands
3. EAEE H A a Ex PNG 1 2 B 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 8 my v 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 gt lt gt H 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 2 J 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 presets with no configu
4. A 1 gt 3 A 124 TA 155 ICR A 126 A 1 gt 7 ICR A 1 gt 8 2 4A 2 1 A 222 A 2 gt 3 A 224 A 2 gt 5 ICR A 2 gt 6 A 27 ICR A 2 gt 8 IN 3 A 3 gt 1 A 3 gt 2 A 3 gt 3 A 3 gt 4 TA 3 gt 5 ICR ZA 326 CR gt 7 ICR 328 IN 4 4A 4 gt 1 4 gt 2 A 4 gt 3 A 424 TA 4 gt 5 ICR A 4 gt 6 CR A 4 gt 7 ICR A 4 gt 8 5 4A 5 gt 1 A 5 gt 2 3A 5 gt 3 524 A 5 gt 5 ICR A 5 gt 6 5 gt 7 ICR 5 gt 8 6 A 6 1 A 62 A 6 gt 3 A 624 TA 6 gt 5 ICR A 6 gt 6 CR A 6 gt 7 ICR A 6 gt 8 IN7 A 7 gt 1 CR A 7 gt 2 753 CRI amp A 74 CR TA 755 CR 7 gt 6 CR A 7 gt 7 CR A 7 gt 8 CR 8 TA 8 gt 1 A 8 gt 2 A 8 gt 3 A 824 A 8 gt 5 ICR A 8 gt 6 CR A 8 gt 7 ICR
5. 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 8x8AK After connecting your VP 8x8AK switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash 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 8x8AK Computer Graphics Source 1 Computer Graphics Source 8 Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 8 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x8AK 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output This section illustrates how to wire e A balanced output connection see Figure 4 e unbalanced audio output see Figure 5 Fon G gn 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 8x8AK 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 8x8AK via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the product unit via 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5
6. 9 2 VP 8x8AK Switching Matrix Page The VP 8x8AK switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the eight inputs to any or all of the eight outputs by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively Kramer Electronics i r VP 8X8AK AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS 5 In 6 Figure 19 VP 8x8AK Embedded Web Page 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can perform the following operations via this Web page Operate in 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 an input to an output for example input 1 to output 4 1 Setthe button to the desired operation mode Audio Video or AFV as required 2 Click the switching point within the switching matrix In 1 to Out 4 The audio video signal indicators move to the In 1 to Out 4 switching matrix box indicating that In 1 is now switched to Out 4 gt one Forme tute cnc 1
7. 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 19 89 81 81 set input gain change mode send hex codes 2A 80 80 81 and then send HEX codes 16 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 51 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by
8. A 8 gt 8 Table 7 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Section 14 2 Table 7 VP 8x8AK Audio Input Gain Codes INPUT 1 INPUT 5 INPUT X Level Rel 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 100 CR AUD LVL 1 5 100 CR AUD LVL 1 X 100 CR 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 50 CR AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 X 50 CR AUD LVL 1 1 OCR AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 OdB AUD LVL 1 1 20 CR AUD LVL 1 5 20081 AUD LVL 1 X 20 CR 420dB Max Where X is the input number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and ative level 504 AUD LVL 1 7 50 CR Table 8 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 8 VP 8x8AK Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT X can AUD LVL 2 1 100 CR e AUD LVL 2 5 100 CR m AUD LVL 2 X 1 oo cR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 2 5O CRI AUD LVL 25 AUD LVL 2X 50 CR 50dB AUD LVL zi 4 2 AUD LVL 25 Cun AUD LVL 5 OdB AUD LVL zu 1 on AUD LVL 5 1 AUD LVL 2X 7ICRI 7dB Where X is the output number from 8 For e
9. Amplifier Out etc CHANNEL Input or Output OLUME Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value 45 Kramer Protocol Machine info commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN NVPUTS COUNT OUT OUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESE T VIDEO COUNT AUD count AUDIO COUNT Reset FACTORY FACTORY RESUL 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 Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MINOR BUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME NAME 5 Read machine name NAME NAME MACHINE Reset machine name to NAME RST NAME RST MACHINE FACTORY factory default RESUL 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 Up to 14 Alph
10. Kramer Electronics iet Out Out 1 5 5 B VP 8X8AK AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS gt In 1 In 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 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 IK Kramer Web K Router ta B KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Kramer Electronics VP 4X8AK Input Gain 01 AUDIO GAIN Page Safety Toos 6 CONFIGURATIONS 01 E 2009 www kramerelectronics com 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 Ee The Help Box In this page you can control the audio gain of the channels 33 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 4 Configurations Page The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others see Figure 28 To change the configuration definitions 1 Cli
11. 8 Flash Memory Upgrade oU Aa NNE x 10 11 11 13 13 13 14 14 16 17 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 Contents 9 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 9 1 Connecting to the VP 8x8AK via your Browser 9 2 The VP 8x8AK 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 Default Communication Parameters 12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 14 Kramer Protocol 141 Switching Protocols 141 11 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 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View Figure 2 VP 8x8AK 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x8AK 8x8 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 Figure 8 Connect Screen Figure 9 Device Properties Screen Figure 10 Control Configu
12. Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest yo
13. h gat h Ga eG eG ig ak OUTPUT 6 G M OUTPUT 7 OUTPUT 8 nE G Pos xb G M O O O O O O O p AUDIO INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 5 INPUT 7 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT 7 OUTPUT 6 OUTPUT 8 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 6 INPUT 8 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 4 z E 8 3 REVOTE IR e ETHERNET RS 485 GBA Figure 2 VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x8AK 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 Rear Panel VP 8x8AK 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features Function 1 AUDIO INPUT 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors from 1 to 8 Connectors 2 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connect to balanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 8 Connectors 3 Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 4 INPUT 15 pin HD Connectors Connect to the video sources from 1 to 8 5 OUTPUT 15 pin HD Connectors Connect to the output acceptors from 1 to 8 6 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 7 5 485 TERM DIP switch Use for RS 485
14. if unavailable use as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL POHT ETH PORT PROTOCOL JPORT RESULT ethernet port ETHP Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ethernet 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 MODB 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 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 16 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte IN
15. so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 82301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has be
16. 1 gt 8 IN 2 V 2 gt 1 dV 222 V 2 gt 3 224 2 gt 5 CR V 226 V 2 gt 7 V 2 gt 8 IN3 V 3 gt 1 dV 322 V 323 V 3 gt 4 V 3 gt 5 ICR V 3 gt 6 V 37 ICR V 328 IN 4 V 4 1 dV 452 V 43 V 424 V 4 gt 5 CR V 426 CR V 4 gt 7 ICR V 428 IN5 V 5 gt 1 V 5 gt 2 V 5 gt 3 V 5 gt 4 CRI V 5 gt 5 V 5 gt 6 CR V 5 gt 7 V 5 8 CR IN 6 V 6 gt 1 V 622 V 6 gt 3 V 624 V 6 gt 5 ICR V 6 gt 6 V 6 gt 7 ICR V 6 gt 8 CRI IN7 V 7 gt 1 V 7 gt 2 V 7 gt 3 8V 724 V 755 ICR V 7 gt 6 V 7 gt 7 ICR V 7 gt 8 CR IN8 v 8 gt 1 CR V 852 CRI Table 6 V 8 gt 3 CR V 8 gt 4 CR V 8 gt 5 VP 8x8AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol CRI V 8 gt 6 CR V 8 gt 7 3000 V 858 CRI OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT 8 IN 1 A 1 gt 1 4A 122
17. 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 using the eight OUT buttons and the eight IN buttons as Figure 14 illustrates SELECTOR 2 5 1 5 8 L7 HB BOWE A 8 8 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 8x8AK 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 16 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 Configurat
18. Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Command P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values power cycle the device while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit IP Address 192 168 1 39 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 1 1 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 Maximum UDP Ports 10 Maximum TCP Ports 4 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 5 and Table 6 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP 8x8AK machine For more detailed information see Section 14 2 Table 5 VP 8x8AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 V 121 V 122 ICRI V 1 gt 3 CR V 124 V 155 ICR V 1 gt 6 V 17 ICR V
19. Termination ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 8 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 9 REMOTE IR Opening Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 10 FACTORY RESET Button Press to reset to factory default definitions IP Address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 11 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other serial controller through computer networking 12 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G Ground may be connected to the shield of the cable if desired 13 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an 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 last units on the
20. as Machine 1 and the following 15 VP 8x8AK units as Machine 2 to Machine 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 8x8AK 5 Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch ON on the first and last VP 8x8AK units terminating the RS 485 line at 120Q Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch OFF on the other VP 8x8AK units Machine 1 Master Up to 16 11 Units Machine 16 H Figure 10 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 19 Operating the VP 8x8AK 7 1 Operating the VP 8x8AK This section describes how to e Use the IN and OUT buttons see Section 7 1 e Understand 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 the audio gain control see Section 7 7 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 Note If the crosspoint status is disrupted cycle the power to recover or perform the above steps
21. might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine Installing the VP 8x8AK in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 5 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note n some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power f you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user
22. need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 6 4 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port You can operate the VP 8x8AK 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 13 Using the VP 8x8AK To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VP 8x8AK 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 8x8AK e Connect the B pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to B pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 8x8AK e Connect 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 8x8AK 6 5 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port you have to connect your PC to the VP 8x8AK 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 8x8AK 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 Forconnection 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 Ethern
23. switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with 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 b
24. 3000 37 Table 7 VP 8x8AK Audio Input Gain Codes 37 Table 8 VP 8x8AK Audio Output Gain Codes 38 Table 9 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 38 Table 10 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 38 Table 11 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain 39 Table 12 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain 39 Table 13 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain 39 Table 14 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 39 Table 15 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 43 Table 16 Protocol Definitions 48 Table 17 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 49 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Professional display systems requiring a true 8x8 computer graphics and audio matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection The package includ
25. 8 87 80 81 18 88 80 81 Decrease 18 81 8181 18828181 1883 81 81 188481 81 1885 81 81 18 86 81 81 188781 81 18 88 81 81 Table 14 lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain Before sending the any of the codes in Table 14 the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent Table 14 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain Level Rel 1681 80 8116 8280 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 16 85 80 81168680 81 1687 80 81168880 81 Mute OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 16 81 94 81 16 82 94 81 16 83 8D 81 116 84 94 8116 85 94 81 16 86 94 81 16 87 94 81 16 88 94 81 100dB Mute 16 81 C6 8116 82 C6 8116 83 C6 811684 C6 81116 85 C6 811686 C6 81116 87 C6 8116 88 C6 81 50dB 16 81 8 81 16 82 8 81 16 83 F8 81 16 84 8116 85 8 81 16 86 F8 811687 F8 811688F8 81 1681 81 1682 FF 81 116 83 FF 811684 811685 81116 86 8116 87 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 70 BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 39 Kramer Protocol 14 Kramer Protocol By default the VP 8x8AK 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 141 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 14 1 1 or t
26. 85 81 01 88 86 81 01 88 87 81 01 88 888 Table 10 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 10 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN1 028181 81 0281 8281 02 818381 02 81 84 81 02 81 85 81 02 81 86 81 02 81 87 81 02 81 88 8 IN2 028281 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 028381 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 83888 4 028481 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 5 0285 81 81 02 85 82 81 02 85 83 81 02 85 84 81 02 85 85 81 02 85 86 81 02 85 87 81 02 85 888 6 028681 81 02 86 82 81 02 86 83 81 02 86 84 81 02 86 85 81 02 86 86 81 02 86 87 81 02 86 88 81 7 02878181 02 87 82 81 02 87 83 81 02 87 84 81 02 87 85 81 02 87 86 81 02 87 87 81 02 87 88 81 8 02888181 02 88 82 81 02 88 83 81 02 88 84 81 02 88 85 81 02 88 86 81 02 88 87 81 02 88888 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 11 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio input gain Table 11 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Incr
27. GS FOR 10 0 1 output INSTRUCTIONS 22 25 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 l 49 Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the
28. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 8x8AK 6x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Recycling Kramer Products 2 2 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VP 8x8AK in a Rack 6 Using the VP 8x8AK 6 1 Connecting the VP 8x8AK 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 8x8AK 7 1 Switching an Input to an Output 7 2 Understanding the 7 Segment Displays 7 21 The STATUS 7 Segment Display 7 2 2 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 Breakaway Option 7 7 The Audio Input Output Gain Control
29. PUT 1 l6 15 14 2 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 5 04 2 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR Xx 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 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 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to
30. Port 192 168 1 3 50000 Factory Default Address By Name Serial Cx Figure 8 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 8x8AK 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 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x8AK B wizard File Help Disconnect Connecting To IP 192 168 1 38 Device Properties Name E KRAMER 0000 Model Serial Number UDP local Poit TCPlocalpot KNeHD MAC 192 168 1 38 Gateway 07 205 0 0 255 255 0 0 Firmware 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 8x8AK 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 8x8AK 6 7 Setting the Switching Delay Time You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non genlo
31. 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 connection cable has been installed 4 Turn the machine OFF using the power switch and then turn it ON while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions 5 Model C A35M IRR 50 6 Model C A35M A3SF 50 7 P N 505 70434010 S Installing the VP 8x8AK Rack 5 Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensing 2 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
32. a Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBER MACHINE MACHINE NUMBEH RESULT Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be INEW MACHINE NUMBER GMACH NUM MACHINE NUMBERH INEW MACHINE NUMBEH OK Network settings commands Set IP Address ADDRESS NET IP jgP ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK 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 5 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 1 Try to use DHCP
33. anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer
34. ck CONFIGURATIONS The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appears Change the definitions as required Click the Submit button to apply changes A window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings Click Yes A window appears announcing that the configuration has been successfully changed Click OK If the IP number had been changed close the browser and reload the Web page Kramer Electronics VP BBAK AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS Name KRAMER 7564 Model VP BXBAK Serial Number 48957487564 Firmware version 00 09 00 2855 MAC Address 46 fe 56 45 78 78 IP Address 172 016 008 051 DHCP Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255255000000 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 3 lists the technical specifications Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VP 8x8AK 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS 8 XGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 8 unbalanced stereo audio 3 5mm mini connectors OUTPUTS 8 VGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 8 balanced stereo audio termina
35. cked 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 6 9 The MACH machine number determines the position of a VP 8x8AK 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 the MACH mode press the TAKE front panel button Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP 8x8AK units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade up to 16 individual VP 8x8AK 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 8x8AK 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 8x8AK unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the machine numbers of the connected machines as described in Section 6 8 by set the first VP 8x8AK unit
36. e HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value O if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid 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 deci
37. e following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7 You can use any IP address in the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 255 excluding 192 168 1 39 that is provided by your IT department 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address address 1 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altermate DNS server Advanced mM Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 6 5 1 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 8x8AK to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 15 Using the VP 8x8AK 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 ByIP Enter IP address And
38. easing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN 3 4 5 6 7 8 Increase 18 81 8681 18828681 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 18 85 8681 18 86 86 81 1887 86 81 18 88 86 81 Decrease 18 81 8781 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18848781 18 85 87 81 18 86 87 81 18 87 8781 18 88 87 81 Table 12 lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain Table 12 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain Level Rel 16 81 80 81 16 8280 81 16 83 80 81 168480 81 16 85 80 81 16 86 80 81 1687 80 81168880 81 IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 5 6 7 8 16 81 87 81 16 82 87 81 116 83 87 81 16 84 87 81 16 85 87 81 16 86 87 81 16 87 87 81 16 88 87 81 100dB Mute 1681 81 1682 B9 81 16 83 B9 81 1684 B9 8116 85 9 81 16 86 9 81 1687 B9 811688 B9 81 50dB 1681 81116 82 EB 811683 EB 8116 84 EB 81116 85 EB 8116 86 8116 87 EB 811688 81 1681 FF 81 1682 FF 8116 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 16 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 1687 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 20dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F Table 13 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 13 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Output Gain OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT8 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 1
39. ed by the system integrator 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The following window appears Y Kramer Web K Router Fc Cm dA Pager safety Tose KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Kramer Electronics We Loading Enable JAVA in vour browser Enable JavaScript in your browser 2009 www kramerelectronics 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 m Do you want to run the application Name K Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 18 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The VP 8x8AK switching control page is displayed see Figure 19 27 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The Web embedded screens let you control the VP 8x8AK via the Ethernet The menu appears on the left side of the screen There are three remote operation Web pages e The switching matrix see Section 9 2 e Audio gain control See Section 9 3 e Configuration See Section 9 4 A help box is available for each screen when clicking the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen
40. en removed or defaced the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 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 N Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000539 REV 5
41. er 3 Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel 23 Operating the VP 8x8AK 7 6 Choosing the Audio Follow Video 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 e 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 e Ifthe AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the AFV button illuminates The audio follows the video e Ifthe 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 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 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 t
42. es the following items VP 8x8AK 8x8 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 e Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 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 www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 2 2 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Di
43. et 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 8x8AK 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 click 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 6 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x8AK 1 Local Area Connection 2 Properties PR General Authentication Advanced Connect using Intel R 82566DC Gigabit Network Co This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks dl File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler Intemet Protocol TCP IP 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 connectivity Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use th
44. evel 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 so displays the number of INPUT and OUTPUT ports the firmware version number and the MACHINE Refer to Section 7 2 1 7Al 8A 9T dot following the number represents a value of 0 5 For example 3 5 displays as 3 e audio level range is relative since the audio input signal can be adjusted separately via trimmers on the rear panel 10 The input audio level ranges from 100dB to 20dB and the output audio level ranges from 100dB to 7 5dB Your VP 8x8AK 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUTS INPUTG6 INPUT7 INPUTS OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 5 L R L R L R L R L R
45. for each affected output Incomplete operations on the VP 8x8AK timeout after 15 seconds 7 2 Understanding the 7 Segment Displays The VP 8x8AK has two displays 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 4 5 6 7 8 f ES E B e input 3 is connected input 4 is connected output 3 to output 8 Figure 11 7 segment Display During Normal Operation 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8AK 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 OUTPUT 1 STATUS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Firmware Machine version Figure 12 7 segment Display after Turning the Switcher ON 7 2 2 The REL 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 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 I
46. haining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string char pipe In this case the message starting char and the message closing char will be entered just one time in the string beginning and at the end All the commands in string will not execute until the closing char will be entered Separate response will be sent for every command in the chain Input string max length 64 characters Backward support Design note transparent supporting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol 56 H38 H80 H83 81 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Table 15 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 IN gt OUT Video channel has switched Breakaway mode VID IN gt OUT Audio channel has switched Breakaway mode AUD N gt OUT Result codes errors Syntax No error Command running succeeded ICOMMAND PARAMETERS Protocol Errors Syntax Err
47. he 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 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 VP8x8AK 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 0dB 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 When decreasing the audio level below the minimum display value the 7 segment display shows L indicating low audio value 8 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP8x8AK 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 kramerelectronic
48. he protocol commands see Section 14 1 2 14 1 4 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 2 buttons for a few seconds The display shows 2000 To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for a few seconds The display shows 3000 14 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 lt CR gt To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 Windows based Kramer control software operates with protocol 2000 If the VP 8x8AK is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to protocol 2000 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 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 14 2 1 Protoco
49. ion 7 5 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 16 input output configurations is the one that you want set the VP 8x8AK to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 8x8AK Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 8x8AK 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 8x8AK e Press the illuminated LOCK button for more 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 transmitt
50. l 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination iaa message Simple command commands string with only one command without addressing start body delimiter Command SP Parameter 1 Parameter 2 CR Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Z Address Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 2 Parameter2 1 Parameter2 2 Command 3 Parameter3 1 Parameter3 2 JCR Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender id message cR Device long response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter x Sender command SP param param fesul CR Carriage return ASCII 13 OxOD Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 41 Kramer Protocol 14 2 2 Command Parts Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some special chars for specific commands parameters will be separated by commas Message string Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing cha
51. l 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 70dB 20 2 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 0 024 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 002 POWER CONSUMPTION 100 240V AC 19VA OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 T 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 2U W D H WEIGHT 3 8kg 8 4lbs 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 Default Communication Parameters 11 Default Communication Parameters Table 4 lists the default communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products Table 4 Default 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
52. l 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 selected 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 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x8AK 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Control the VP 8x8AK using the front panel buttons or remotely via 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 Ethernet over a LAN The VP 8x8AK 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 Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influe
53. mal 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 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 c3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 24 Further information needed in instructions 22 and 25 is sent using instruction 42
54. manual for installation instructions available from our Web site 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 8x8AK 6 Using the VP 8x8AK This section describes how to 6 1 Connect the VP 8x8AK rear panel see Section 6 1 Connect a balanced stereo audio output see Section 6 2 Connect the VP 8x8AK 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 8x8AK machines see Section 6 9 Connecting the VP 8x8AK Rear Panel To connect the VP 8x8AK 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 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
55. n 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 can 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 8x8AK 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 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 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
56. nce signal quality and position your Kramer VP 8x8AK away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Your VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Figure 2 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your VP 8x8AK 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher SELECTOR LILILIEIEIEIEIL 1 4 6 7 ALL OFF VIDEO AUDIO STO RCL TAKE 3 5 m LEVEL 2 Lo mont I ooo0o00oooe STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E L O J VP 8x8AK Figure 1 VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 8x8AK 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1 Front Panel VP 8x8AK 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 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 to which the input is switched Buttons 4 SELECTOR IN Select the input to switch to the output after selecting an output Buttons When a signal is detected at an input connector the corresponding input button is illuminated 5 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed b
57. or ERRO001 Command not available for this device 002 Parameter is out of range ERRO003 Unauthorized access running command without the match login 004 Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IN gt OUT IN OUT AV IN gt OUT IN gt OUT RESULT Switch video only VID N OUT Short form V N oUT OUT VID N OUT RESULT Note When 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 gt OUT AUD N gt OUT N ouT RESULT Short form A N OUT IN OUT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video VID OUT VID IN gt OUT connection Short form V OUT VID VID IN gt 2 Read audio AUD OUT AUD N OUT connection Short form 007 AUD AUD IN gt 1 IN gt 2 Parameters Description IN Input number or 0 to disconnect output OUT Output number or for all outputs gt Connection character be
58. r note that string can contain more then one command separated by pipe I char Message starting char for host command query for machine response Device address Optional for Knet Knet Device ID follow by char Query sign will follow after some commands to define query request Message closing char Host messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 will be referred to by CR 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 V 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 c
59. r whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is reqd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 SETTING setting 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input de ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 07 EU 9 25 ie OUTPUT byte 4 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byte 5 2 Outofrange 3 machine busy this byte is set as the 4 invalid input input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output Set as parameter value 2 24 number whose parameter is to be set 0 all 24 INCREASE 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 24 SETTIN
60. ration 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 In 4 In In 6 Figure 23 Selecting a preset 2 Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 7 Make sure the matrix is set to the desired configuration If not set it as required 4 Click Store The following window appears Message from webpage 2 Are you sure you want save this state at preset 7 Cancel Figure 24 Save Preset Message 5 Click OK The new In Out configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a preset configuration 1 Select the desired preset number from the Preset drop down list for example Preset 03 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 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 2 Are you sure you want load preset 3 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
61. ration 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 8x8AK Embedded Web Page Figure 20 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 21 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 22 Exiting Offline Warning 26 26 28 29 29 30 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 40 40 40 41 41 42 48 6 8 12 13 13 15 15 16 17 19 20 21 21 22 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 23 Selecting a preset 31 Figure 24 Save Preset Message 31 Figure 25 Load Preset Message 32 Figure 26 Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode 32 Figure 27 Audio Gain Page 33 Figure 28 CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 34 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 8x8AK 8x8 VGA UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Features 9 Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VP 8x8AK 8x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 35 Table 4 Default Communication Parameters 36 Table 5 VP 8x8AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 37 Table 6 VP 8x8AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol
62. rective 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recycling Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside o 4 Computer Graphlcs Sourca 1 vaa N N Audio t 1 Computer Graphics Source Balanced Stereo Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 8 Step 3 Turn the power ON MDEO AUDIO Kead the STATUS and the REL AUDIO LEVELon Store STO and recall RCL the status the 7 eegment displays LL wai Connect a selected input to ALL the outputs Audio follows video when switching disconnect an ou
63. s 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 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can remotely operate the VP 8x8AK 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 Your Java is working Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 15 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser 91 Connecting to the VP 8x8AK via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 8x8AK and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name http 192 168 1 39 v Figure 16 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 1 The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may be chang
64. the table 4 BYTE Bit7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override MA4 M0 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 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 17 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note 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 numbe
65. tput IDEO Switching relates to the video signal OFF from an input AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal Operate via the front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 and the Ethernet Overview 3 Overview The VP 8x8AK is a high performance 8x8 computer graphics video matrix switcher for high resolution video and stereo audio signals The VP 8x8AK is HDTV compatible and lets you route any combination of inputs and outputs In particular the VP 8x8AK 8x8 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 too low by restoring the sync signal waveform A video bandwidth of over 360MHz that ensures transparent performance even in the most critical applications 16 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 for clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options Eight 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 leve
66. tween in and out parameters Examples 43 Kramer Protocol Then disconnect audio output 1 Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 3 7ICR 3 gt 7 Switch Video input 2 to output 4 2 gt 4 VID 2 gt 4 OKICRLF input 4 to output 2 machine 6 VID 4 gt 2 CR 6G VID 4 2 number Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 0 gt 4 0 gt 4 Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs gt VID 3 gt OKICRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 222 82 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 82 gt 3 A 0 gt 1 V ICR AV 1 gt commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 VID 122 354 Then switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output O CRLF 2 video input and disconnect video output 2 VID 82 gt 3 ERR Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 AUD 0 gt 1 OK CRLF V 1 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3
67. u For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts
68. xample 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 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 8x8AK is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 9 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 9 VP 8x8AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 01 8181 81 01 81 8281 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 01 81 86 81 01 81 87 81 01 81 888 IN 2 01 828181 01 82 82 81 01 828381 01 82 84 81 01 82 85 81 01 82 86 81 01 82 87 81 01 82888 IN3 01 838181 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 81 01 83 85 81 01 83 86 81 01 83 87 81 01 83 888 IN4 018481 81 01 84 82 81 01 8483 81 01 84 84 81 01 84 85 81 01 84 86 81 01 84 87 81 01 84 88 8 IN5 01 858181 01 85 82 81 01 85 83 81 01 85 84 81 01 85 85 81 01 85 86 81 01 85 87 81 01 85 888 IN6 01 8681 81 01 86 82 81 01 86 83 81 01 86 84 81 01 86 85 81 O1 86 86 81 01 86 87 81 01 86 888 IN 7 01 878181 01 87 82 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 84 81 01 87 85 81 01 87 86 81 01 87 87 81 01 87 88 81 IN8 01 88 81 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 84 81 01 88
69. y an INPUT button connects that input to all outputs 6 OFF Button Press an OUT SELECTOR button and then an OFF button to disconnect that output from the inputs Press the ALL button and then the OFF button to disconnect all the outputs 7 VIDEO Button When pressed actions relate to video Press the VIDEO button together with the AUDIO button to set the Switching delay time see Section 6 7 8 AUDIO Button When pressed actions relate to audio Press the VIDEO button together with the AUDIO button to set the Switching delay time see Section 6 7 9 AFV Button When pressed the audio channels follow the video channels The button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected 10 STO Store Button Pressing STO followed by an input 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 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 l

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