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1. COMMAND SYNTAX RESPONSE Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN NPUTS_COUNT OUT oUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID PRESET VIDEO COUNT AUD count IPRESET AUDIO COUNT Reset configuration FACTORY FACTORY RESUL to factory default IDENTIFICATION COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CRI OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device serialnumber SN SN SERIAL_NUMBER Read device firmware VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION version Set machine name NAME MACHINE_NAM NAME VACHINE NAME RESUL T Read machine name NAME NAME MACHINE NAME Reset machine name to NAME RST NAME RST VACHINE FACTORY NAME factory default RESULT Note machine name not equal to model name This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for network using with DNS feature on IMACHINE_NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBE VACHINE NUMBER JNEW MACHINE NUMBER RESUL Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be INEW MACHINE NUMBER GQMACH NUM OLD
2. REMOTE IR 6 ETHERNET mmm Beate oak gah ate gah ati eat ak ate oa mm EH js m O CAN Figure 2 VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Defining the VP 885 Table 3 VP 885 Rear Panel Features FEATURE FUNCTION 1 INPUTS BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video Video Y and digital audio S PDIF C Sources or to the s Video Video Y and S PDIF C sources or to the component video Y CB PB CR PR sources 2 OUTPUTS BNC Connect to the composite video Video Y and digital audio S PDIF C Connectors acceptors or to the s Video Video Y and S PDIF C acceptors or to the component video Y CB PB CR PR acceptors 3 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR Jack remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 4 EXT SYNC BNC Connects to the external sync source Connector 5 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the remote controller 6 RS 485 Term Switch Terminates the RS 485 if this is the only or last unit 7 Machine DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the unit 1 2 and 3 are for setting the machine number 4 is for RS 485 bus termination 5 is for Reply 8 is for RS 485 PC communication 8 RS 485 Port Pin G is for the Grou
3. Parameter3 l Parameter3 2 CR Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter e Sender id a message CRLF Device long response Echoing command Start Address Body Delimiter optional 22 Sender id a command SP parar param2 result CRLF CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 15 2 2 Command Parts Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some special chars for specific commands parameters will be separated by commas Message string Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char note that string can contain more than one command separated by pipe char Message starting char 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 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 AS
4. Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 4 gt 2 CR 6 VID 422 OK CRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV O 4 cR AV 0 4 OKCRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt CR I VID 3 gt OKCRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 222 82 gt 1 022 IV 82 gt 3 A 0 gt 1 V CM AV 1 gt OKICRLF commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 VID 122 3 gt 4 THEN SWITCH VIDEO INPUT 3 TO OUTPUT 4 VIDEO INPUT 2 OQCRLF TO OUTPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT AND DISCONNECT VIDEO VID 82 gt 3 ERR H OUTPUT 2 CRLF Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 AUD 0 gt 1 OKICRLFI Then disconnect audio output 1 V 1 gt 1 0 gt 2 153 Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix 3 gt 4 CRLF Commands processing start after entering ICR response will sent for each command after processing it SIGNAL STATUS COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL NPUT STATUS Get signal status SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL NPUT STATUS PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION INPUT Input number for all STATUS Signal state 0 or off for not existent signal 1 or on for existent signal PRESET COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESUL T connections to preset Short form PSTO PRESE Recall saved preset PRST RCL
5. i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with OUTPUT 1 If the function is not defined then the machine replies with OUTPUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 M i Kramer Protocol NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input
6. IN4 02 84 81 81 02 84 82 81 02 84 83 81 02 83 84 81 02 84 85 81 02 84 86 81 02 84 87 81 02 84 88 81 IN 5 02 85 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 88 81 IN6 02 86 81 81 02 86 82 81 02 86 83 81 02 86 84 81 02 86 85 81 02 86 86 81 02 86 87 81 02 86 88 81 IN7 02 87 81 81 02 87 82 81 02 87 83 81 02 87 84 81 02 87 85 81 02 87 86 81 02 87 87 81 02 87 88 81 IN8 02 88 81 81 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 88 88 81 Table 14 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease audio input gain 43 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 14 VP 885 Hex Codes that Increase Decrease Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 Increase 18 81 86 81 18 82 86 81 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 18 85 86 81 18 86 86 81 18 87 86 81 18 88 86 81 Decrease 18 81 87 81 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18 84 87 81 18 85 87 81 18 86 87 81 18 87 87 81 18 88 87 81 Table 15 lists the Hex codes that set the audio input gain Before sending the any of the codes in Table 15 the command 2A 86 80 81 must be sent Table 15 VP 885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain LEVEL REL 168180 81116 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 168580 81 16 86 80 81 168780 81 168880 81 Mute IN 1 IN
7. PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESUL T Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESUL T Short form PDEL PRESET Read video PRST VID PRESET ouT PRST VID PRESET IM gt CV7I connections from Short form PVID PRESET OUT saved preset PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET IN gt 1 IM gt 2 Read audio PRST AUD PRESET oUT PRST AUD PRESET N oUT m Short form PAUD PRESET OUT sae prose PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET IM gt 1 IN 2 Read saved presets PRST LST PRST LST PRESE 7 PRESET list Short form PLST 49 Kramer Protocol PRESET COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Parameters Description PRESET Preset number IOUT Output in preset to show for for all EXAMPLES Store current Audio amp Video PRST STR 568 PRST STR 5 OKCRLF connections to preset 5 Recall Audio amp Video PRCL 3 CR PRST RCL 3 OKCRLF connections from preset 3 Show source of video output 2 PRST VID 3 2CR PRST VID 3 422 CRLF from preset 3 OPERATION COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK
8. Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions The TAKE button lights and the corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display no longer flash 7 4 Defining the 7 Segment Status Display Information The VP 885 has three display modes e Immediately after the power is turned on see Section 7 4 1 e During normal operation see Section 7 4 2 e During Audio Gain Level Setting see Section 7 4 3 7 4 4 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On Immediately after the unit is turned on the status display shows 1 The firmware version major minor and revision for the first five seconds see Figure 14 Firmware Firmware Firmware major minor revision amp Figure 14 Status Display Immediately After Turn On 2 The firmware build number and machine number for the following five seconds see Figure 15 21 Operating the VP 885 STATUS OUTPUT INPUT Firmware Machine Figure 15 Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On 7 4 2 Status Display During Normal Operation During normal operation the STATUS display shows which inputs are switched to which outputs see Figure 16 input 3 is connected input 4 is connected to output 3 to output 8 Figure 16 Status Display During Normal Operation In the VIDEO mode the display shows the video signal configuration In the AUDIO mode the display shows the audio signal configuration In the AFV mode
9. the ground is not connected 3 Model C A35M IRR 50 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP 885 in a Rack distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector Installing the VP 885 in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount the VP 885 Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the Screws fori each de of the 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F machine 5 on each side and 5 to 95 RHL non condensing replace those screws through the ear brackets Q CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When through each of the four holes in connecting the machine to the supply circuit
10. 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 The Windows based Kramer control software operates with protocol 2000 If the VP 885 is set to protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to protocol 2000 15 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows 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 4 Not available at the time of printing Refer to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com for details 45 Kramer Protocol HyperTerminal Application and uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 15 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format START ADDRESS BODY DELIMITER OPTIONAL Destination_id message ICRI 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 Parameter _1 Parameter _2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command 3
11. 485 port of the PC to the B pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 885 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 885 2 Setthe DIP switches see Section 6 5 so that the Machine number on the VP 885 is any number between 2 and 16 3 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the VP 885 set DIP switch 1 to ON and on the controller Controlling the VP 885 via Ethernet The VP 885 must be suitably configured before you can control it via Ethernet Configuration instructions are provided in Section 6 4 3 To control the VP 885 via Ethernet 1 Connect the Ethernet port on Machine number 1 see Section 6 4 to the LAN port of your PC either viaa network switch as shown in Figure 22 using a straight through cable directly using a crossover cable 2 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each VP 885 3 Setthe Machine number on the first VP 885 to be Machine 1 see Section 6 5 4 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the first VP 885 and on the last VP 885 see Section 6 5 5 Setthe Machine number on all VP 885 units other than Machine 1 to a unique number between 2 and 16 see Section 6 5 1 Set the first unit to Machine number 2 the second unit to Machine number 3 and so on up to 16 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 885 6 Connect the RS 485
12. ICRI V 5 gt 8 CR IN 6 V 621 ICR V 622 ICRI V 6 gt 3 CR V 6 gt 4 CR V 6 gt 5 ICRI V 6 gt 6 ICR V 6 gt 7 ICRI V 6 gt 8 CR IN 7 V 7 gt 1 ICR V 722 ICRI V 7 gt 3 CL V 7 gt 4 CR V 7 gt 5 ICRI V 7 gt 6 ICR V 7 gt 7 ICRI V 7 gt 8 CR IN8 V 821 ICR V 822 ICRI V 8 gt 3 CRI V 8 gt 4 CR V 8 gt 5 ICRI V 8 gt 6 ICR V 8 gt 7 ICRI V 8 gt 8 CR Table 9 VP 885 Audio Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 A 121 CR A 1 gt 2 cR HA 1 gt 3 CR A 1 gt 4 CR A 1 gt 5 cR A 1 gt 6 CR A 1 gt 7 cR A 1 gt 8 cR IN2 HA 221 ICR A 222 ICRI A 2 gt 3 CL A 2 gt 4 CR HA 2 gt 5 ICRI A 2 gt 6 ICR A 2 gt 7 ICRI A 2 gt 8 CR IN 3 IN4 TA 321 A 421 ER A 322 CR 4A 4 gt 2 CR R A 323 CR A 3 gt 4 CR A 4 gt 3 CR A 4 gt 4 CR A 3 gt 5 A 4 gt 5 CR R A 326 A 426 ER 4A 3 gt 7 CR 4A 4 gt 7 CR CR A 3 gt 8 A 4 gt 8 CR ER IN 5 HA
13. IM gt CV7 IM gt 20V7 VID IIM gt CV7 i N our RESULT Note change to show audio connections status When AFV mode is active this command will switch also audio If audio is breakaway device display mode will Switch audio only AUD IN oUT IIN oUT Short form A IN gt OUT IM gt CVC7 AUD NP OUT IM gt CVI RESULT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video VID OUT VID IN our connection Short form V oUT VID VID IN IM 2 Read audio AUD OUT AUD IM gt CV7 connection Short form A ou AUD AUD IIM gt 1 N 2 Parameters Description M Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters IOUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 AV 3 7 CR AV 3 gt 7 OKICRLF Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4CRI VID 2 gt 4 OKICRLF 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol
14. MODE RESUL T 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 AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL 5468 CHANNEL specific amplifier stage Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME RESULT Read audio volume AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL level Short form ADL STAGE VOLUME Mute Audio MUTE MUTE MODE MUTE PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION 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 negative values increase current value 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol decrease current value MUTE MODE 1 Mute 0 Unmute MACHINE INFO COMMANDS
15. duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION BO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who
16. failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation ofthe product vi Anyothercause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILLPAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removalorinstallations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility ofthe 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 of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in
17. 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 NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUT
18. makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 57 K 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 001 o2 Ly SEP Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000555 REV 2
19. port on the first VP 885 to the RS 485 terminal block on the second VP 885 unit as follows Connect the A pin on the RS 485 rear terminal block of the first VP 885 to the A pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block on the second VP 885 Connect the B pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the first VP 885 to the B pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the second VP 885 Connect the G pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the first VP 885 to the G pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the second VP 885 7 Using the same wiring configuration as described in Step 6 interconnect the RS 485 bus on the rest of the VP 885 units Up to sixteen VP 885 units can be connected see Section 6 2 Network Switch 3 h Machine 1 Master 4 m 0000 6 6 6 a al 0000 Machine 16 n i H LX alui dog uou x eme der dos 00000000 00000000 Qo hh 90000000 006000000 090000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 Sn 90 00009020 0 0002000920 _ Idi Fad P rm in Dred had dad ded hadh dhed 3 E Figure 22 Controlling the VP 885 via Ethernet K 2
20. that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to reference the specific unit Local Area Network LAN Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Media Access Control MAC Address A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into appropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a communications protocol in an intranet or an extranet KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VP 885 4 Defining the VP 885 Figure 1 and Table 2 define the front panel of the VP 885 Figure 1 VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Defining the VP 885 Table 2 VP 885 Front Panel Features FEATURE FUNCTION 1 IR Receiver LED lights yellow when receiving signals from the Kramer infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER LED LED lights green when the unit is
21. the first machine only when connected via RS 232 to be machine number 1 The other VP 885 units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16 Table 5 Machine Number DIP switch Settings DIP switch Machine DIP switch Machine Number Number 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 1 Master factory default OFF OFF OFF OFF 9 Slave ON OFF OFF OFF 2 Slave OFF OFF OFF ON 10 Slave ON OFF OFF ON 3 Slave OFF OFF ON OFF 11 Slave ON OFF ON OFF 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 885 DIP switch Machine DIP switch Machine Number Number 5 6 7 8 5 1 6 7 8 4 Slave OFF OFF ON ON 12 Slave ON OFF ON ON 5 Slave OFF ON OFF OFF 13 Slave ON ON OFF OFF 6 Slave OFF ON OFF ON 14 Slave ON ON OFF ON 7 Slave OFF ON ON OFF 15 Slave ON ON ON OFF 8 Slave OFF ON ON ON 16 Slave ON ON OoN 0M 7 Operating the VP 885 You can operate the VP 885 via any of the following methods e Front panel buttons e RS232 e RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Ethernet e The Kramer RC IR3 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 7 1 Displaying the Configuration of the VP 885 For five seconds after being switched on the model and software version is displayed see Section 7 4 1 After the first five seco
22. touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter RC IR3 included or infrared remote extension cable transmitter optional e The Ethernet port 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 e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP 885 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Overview 3 1 Terminology Used in this Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this 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 Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Configuration Protocol DHCP automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or Stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 32 binary digit number
23. 2 IN 3 IN4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN8 16 81 80 8116 82 8D 81 16 83 8D 81 16 84 8D 81 16 85 8D 81 16 86 80 8116 87 80 8116 88 80 81 100dB Mute 16 81 8C 81 116 82 BF 81 1683 BF 8116 84 BF 81 16 85 BF 8116 86 BF 81 1687 BF 8116888 81 50dB 1681F1 81 46 82 F1 81 1683 F1 81 1684 F1 81 1685 F1 81 1686 F1 81 1687 F1 81 1688F1 81 OdB 1681 FF 81 16 82 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 8116 85 FF 81 1686 FF 81116 87 FF 81 16 88FF 81 14 8 Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F Table 16 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Table 16 VP 885 Hex Codes that Increase Decrease the Audio Output Gain OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 Increase 1881 8081 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 80 81 18 85 80 81 18 86 80 81 18 87 8081 18 88 80 81 Decrease 18 81 81 81 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 18 85 81 81 18 86 81 81 18 87 81 81 18 88 81 81 Table 17 lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain Before sending the any of the codes in Table 17 the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent Table 17 VP 885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain LEVEL REL 168180 81 16 8280 81 16 8380 81 168480 81 16 85 80 81 1686 80 81 1687 80 81 168880 81 Mute OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT7 OUT 8 16 81 8D 8116 82 8D 81 16 83 8D 81 16 84 8D 81 16
24. 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option e Press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button One of the following occurs Ifthe AUDIO button lights switching operations relate to Audio Ifthe VIDEO button lights switching operations relate to Video The STATUS window displays audio or video settings according to your selection 7 6 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 16 input output configurations or setups in non volatile memory using the OUTPUT 1 8 and OUTPUT 9 16 SELECTOR buttons see Figure 18 1 This warns that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 23 Operating the VP 885 SELECTOR E E E 0 3 E 0 3 EJ E E 3 EH 8 9 Figure 18 Configuration Button Numbering 7 6 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory 1 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 2 Press one of the INPUT OUTPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 8 This is the setup number in which the current status is stored The memory stores the data at that reference 7 6 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the appropriate INPUT OUTPUT SELECTOR button the INPUT SELECTOR button number corresponding to the setup numb
25. 5 7 Using the same wiring configuration as described in Step 6 interconnect the RS 485 bus on the rest of the VP 885 units Up to sixteen VP 885 units can be connected see Section 6 2 Machine 1 Machine 2 OO 66 I Up to 16 units 1 Figure 21 Control Configuration via RS 232 27 Controlling the VP 885 8 2 8 3 Controlling the VP 885 via RS 485 You can operate the VP 885 via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200m 3900ft using a PC equipped with a card that provides an RS 485 port To connect a PC or controller to the RS 485 port on the unit 1 Wire the RS 485 port on the VP 885 to the RS 485 port on the controller as follows Connect the A pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 885 Connect the B pin on the RS
26. 521 ICR A 522 ICRI A 5 gt 3 CL A 5 gt 4 CR HA 5 gt 5 ICRI A 5 gt 6 ICR A 527 ICRI A 5 gt 8 CR IN 6 TA 621 ICR A 622 ICRI A 6 gt 3 CL A 6 gt 4 CR A 6 gt 5 ICRI A 6 gt 6 ICR A 6 gt 7 ICRI A 6 gt 8 CR IN 7 HA 721 ICR A 722 ICRI WA 7 gt 3 CL A 7 gt 4 CR HA 725 ICRI A 7 gt 6 ICR A 7 gt 7 ICRI A 7 gt 8 CR IN8 TA 821 ICR A 822 ICRI A 8 gt 3 CR A 8 gt 4 CR A 8 gt 5 ICRI A 8 gt 6 ICR A 8 gt 7 ICRI TA 8 gt 8 CR Table 10 lists the codes that set the audio input gain For more detailed information see Section 15 2 Table 10 VP 885 Audio Input Gain Codes INPUT 1 INPUT 5 INPUT X LEVEL REL 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 100 CR AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 X 100 CR AUD LVL 1 1 50C AUD LVL 1 5 50 CR AUD LVL 1 X 50 CR 50dB AUD LVL 1 1 OCR AUD LVL 1 5 OCR AUD LVL 1 X OCR OdB AUD LVL 1 1 14 CR AUD LVL 1 5 14ICRI AUD LVL 1 X 14CL 14dB Max Wh
27. 7 segment display e outputs d I LB a ww Connect a Disconnect Confirm VIDEO Switching relates to the video signal Store STO selected anoutpul actions AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal and recall input to all AFV Audio follows video when switching RCL actions the outputs Step 6 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control RS 485 RS 232 or ETHERNET KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The high performance VP 885 is a multiformat matrix switcher for composite video s Video component video Y Cb Pb and Cr Pr balanced stereo audio and S PDIF digital audio signals It can route any or all inputs to any or all outputs simultaneously The VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher features e High Bandwidth 350MHz 3dB fully loaded e HDTV compatibility e A TAKE button to execute multiple switches all at once e Memory locations that can be used to store multiple switches as presets to be recalled and executed when needed e Audio analog breakaway switching for switching audio independently from video The VP 885 is housed in a 19 3U rack mountable enclosure In addition the VP 885 can be used for mixed video applications such as CV Y C and YUV simultaneously Control the VP 885 using the front panel buttons or remotely via e RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands using Kramer 2000 and 3000 protocols transmitted by a
28. 85 8D 81 16 86 80 8116 87 80 8116 88 8D 81 100dB Mute 1681BF 8116 82 BF 8116 83 BF 8116 84 BF 81 16 85 BF 8116 86 BF 81 1687 BF 8116 88 BF 81 50dB 1681F1 81 1682 F1 81 1683 F1 81 1684 F1 81 1685F1 81 1686 F1 81 1687 F1 81 1688F1 81 OdB 16 81 FF 81 16 82 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 8116 85 FF 81 1686 FF 81116 87 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 13 8 Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 15 Kramer Protocol Section 15 1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 Section 15 2 defines Protocol 3000 Section 15 3 defines Protocol 2000 By default the VP 885 is set to Kramer s protocol 3000 but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000 15 1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 15 1 1 or by sending protocol commands see Section 15 1 2 15 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 2 buttons for a few seconds To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for a few seconds 15 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 lt CR gt To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 send the following command e
29. 9 Updating the Firmware 10 Updating the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the Updating the Firmware Using the P3K Software document The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 885 and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number for the default IP address see Figure 23 or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name e http 192 168 1 39 Figure 23 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The Loading page appears Kramer Electronics Loading To view this page you must Install JAVA Enable JAVA in your browser Enable JavaScript in your browser 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 24 The Loading Page 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name K Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 QJ The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only M Information run if you trust the origin of the ap
30. CII 13 Line Feed ASCII 10 will be referred to by CRLF Spaces between parameters or command parts will be ignored Commands chain separator char When message string contains more than one command commands will be separated by pipe Commands entering If terminal software used to connect over serial ethernet USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters CI will be entered by Enter key that key send also LF but this char will be ignored by commands parser Sending commands from some controllers like Crestron require coding some characters in special form like X Anyway there is a way to enter all ASCII characters so it is possible to send all commands also from controller Similar way can use for URL Telnet support that maybe will be added in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Commands chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by 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 suppo
31. Client for Microsoft Networks e File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks dl QoS Packet Scheduler F Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network ILI IIIS C Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Click the Properties button 7 Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 168 1 3 Subnet mask 255 255 0 Default gateway 0 0 0 Obtain DNS server address automal Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 8 Click OK M Connecting the VP 885 6 4 2 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 885 to the Ethernet port on a network hub switch or router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors The VP 885 Ethernet port has to
32. IP switches see Section 6 5 To connect the VP 885 to external devices as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 Audio Connections are not shown RGBHV High Resolution Graphics Source 1 RGBHV Projector RGBHV High Resolution Graphics Source 6 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 885 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 885 After connecting your VP 885 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program PROG button it is only used for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 885 Connect up to 8 video sources to the BNC INPUT connectors 2 Connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio sources to the AUDIO INPUT terminal blocks see Section 6 1 3 Connect up to 8 video acceptors to the BNC OUT connectors 4 Connect up to 8 balanced unbalanced stereo audio acceptors to the OUTPUT terminal blocks 5 Ifrequired connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see Section 8 1 RS 485 port see Section 8 2 Ethernet port see Section 8 3 6 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 6 1 Connecting a Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output This section describes how to wire e A balanced stereo audio input output connection see Figure 4 e Anunbalanced stereo audio input se
33. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Terminology Used in this Manual 4 Defining the VP 885 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing the VP 885 in a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 885 6 1 Connecting a Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 6 2 Connecting to the VP 885 via RS 232 6 3 Connecting to the VP 885 via RS 485 6 4 Connecting to the VP 885 via Ethernet 6 4 1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port 6 4 2 Connecting via a Network Hub Switch or Router 6 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 885 6 5 Setting the VP 885 DIP switches 7 Operating the VP 885 7 1 Displaying the Configuration of the VP 885 7 2 Switching Outputs to Inputs 7 3 Confirming Settings 7 3 1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes 732 Confirming a Switching Action 7 4 Defining the 7 Segment Status Display Information 7 4 1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 7 4 2 Status Display During Normal Operation 7 4 3 Status Display During Audio Gain Level Setting 7 5 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 7 5 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 7 5 0 Setting the Breakaway Option 7 6 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 7 6 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 7 6 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 7 63 Deleting a
34. MACHINE NUMBER NEW MACHINE NUMBER OK NETWORK SETTINGS COMMANDS Set IP Address NET IP P ADDRES NET IP I ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP P ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC M4C ADDRESS 51 Kramer Protocol NETWORK SETTINGS COMMANDS NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESUL T NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRES NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS RESUL T NTGT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP MOD NET DHCP DHCP MODE RESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP IDHCP MODE NTDH IDHCP_MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESUL T ethemet port ETHP Read protocol ethernet ETH PORT PROTOCOL port ETHP ETH PORT PROTOCOL PoRT 1 65535 User defined port IPROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 0 reset p
35. ON 3 OUTPUT SELECTOR Select the output to which the input is switched Buttons 4 INPUT SELECTOR Select the input to switch to the output Buttons 5 INPUT STATUS Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 6 LOCK Button Press to disable enable all buttons on the front panel 7 AUDIO LEVEL Buttons Lights when pressed and actions relate to audio 8 AFV Button Lights when pressed and actions relate to the video and audio channels The audio channels follow the video channels 9 AUDIO Button Lights when pressed and actions relate to audio 10 VIDEO Button Lights when pressed and actions relate to video 11 TAKE Press to toggle between the Confirm mode and the At Once mode see Section 7 3 12 RCL Button Press the RCL button followed by an INPUT button to recall a setup from the non volatile memory 13 STO Button Press the STO button followed by an INPUT button to store the current settings 14 OFF Button An OFF OUTPUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 15 ALL Button Press ALL followed by an INPUT button to connect that input to all the outputs 1 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button flashes 2 In this case the INPUT button corresponds to the setup address number KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VP 885 Figure 2 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the VP 885 4 5 EXT SYNC INPUTS
36. PUT 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 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 To set MIX mode send hex codes 2A 81 84 81 and then send HEX codes 16 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 wi
37. RAMER 0000 Model Serial Number UDP local Port TCP local pot K NetID MAC IP 192 168 1 38 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Mask 255 255 0 0 Firmware 00 09 00 2332 Build Date DHCP Enabled Figure 12 Device Properties Window 5 Make the required changes 6 Click Set to save changes or click Close to exit without saving the changes 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 Connecting the VP 885 6 5 Setting the VP 885 DIP switches This section describes the VP 885 DIP switch settings that configure RS 485 bus termination and the VP 885 machine number Figure 13 illustrates the factory default DIP switch positions I 9 RS 485 Term OFF ON 1234567 8 Figure 13 VP 885 DIP switches Table 4 DIP switch Settings DIP switch Number Function 1 1 RS 485 Termination 2 12 3 4 Not used 3 5 6 7 8 Machine number see Table 5 DIP switch 1 determines the RS 485 bus termination for the VP 885 DIP switches 2 3 and 4 are not used DIP switches 5 6 7 and 8 determine the machine number of the VP 885 When several VP 885 units are connected the machine number determines the unique identity of the VP 885 in the sequence see Section 6 5 e When using a stand alone VP 885 unit set the machine number to 1 factory default e When connecting more than one VP 885 set
38. RUCTION 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 the table 4 BYTE Bit7 Defined as 1 53 Kramer Protocol Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER 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 ma
39. annels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 01 81 81 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 018186 81 018187 81 01 818881 IN2 01 82 81 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 84 81 01 82 85 81 01 82 86 81 01 82 87 81 01 82 88 81 IN3 01 83 81 81 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 81 01 83 85 81 01 83 86 81 01 83 87 81 01 83 88 81 IN4 01 84 81 81 01 84 82 81 01 84 83 81 01 83 84 81 01 84 85 81 01 84 86 81 01 84 87 81 01 84 88 81 IN 5 01 85 81 81 01 85 82 81 0185 83 81 01 85 84 81 01 85 85 81 01 85 86 81 01 85 87 81 01 85 8881 IN 6 01 86 81 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 88 81 IN7 01 87 81 81 01 87 82 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 84 81 01 87 85 81 01 87 86 81 01 87 87 81 01 87 88 81 IN8 01 88 81 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 84 81 01 88 85 81 01 88 86 81 01 88 87 81 01 88 8881 Table 13 lists the Hex codes that switch audio channels Table 13 VP 885 Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 02 81 81 81 02 81 82 81 02 81 83 81 02 8184 81 02 81 85 81 02 81 86 81 02 8187 81 02 81 88 81 IN2 02 82 81 81 02 82 82 81 02 82 83 81 02 82 84 81 02 82 85 81 02 82 86 81 02 82 87 81 02 82 88 81 IN3 02 83 81 81 02 83 82 81 02 83 83 81 02 83 84 81 02 83 85 81 02 83 86 81 02 83 87 81 02 83 88 81
40. be configured to be compatible with your network see Section 6 4 3 6 4 3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP 885 The P3K Ethernet Configuration software is used to configure the Ethernet port of the VP 885 The software must be downloaded to your PC the files extracted to a folder and the software installed Once the software has been installed you can configure the Ethernet port on the VP 885 To configure the VP 885 Ethernet port 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Kramer gt P3K Wizard The P3K Wizard window appears 2 Click Connect The Connect window appears Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP 9 ByIP Enter IP address And Port IP 192 168 1 38 Port 50000 Factory Default Address By Name O Serial x3 Figure 11 Connect Window 3 Select one of the following methods to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 885 Ethernet if you are connected via an Ethernet cable Enter the IP 1 Available from http www kramerelectronics com 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 885 address or the machine name The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 and the default name for the unitis KRAMER XXXX Serial if you are connected via a serial port Select the COM port from the Select Port drop down list 4 Click OK The Device Properties window appears A P3k Wizard File Help Disconnect Connecting To IP 192 168 1 38 Device Properties Name K
41. cate see Figure 20 whether an INPUT or OUTPUT is selected in this example OUTPUT which channel number is selected in this example 8 the current gain setting in this example 4 5 STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ri L LI M LI LI EG B Figure 20 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 8 Gain 4 5 3 Press either the button to increase or the minus button to increase or decrease respectively the gain level setting The display changes accordingly 4 Press either the Audio or Video button to exit the gain level setting mode If no button is pressed for 10 seconds the VP 885 automatically exits the gain level setting mode and the display reverts to normal operation The factory default audio gain is set to OdB An audio gain value of OdB indicates that the output signal value 1s identical to the input signal value 25 Controlling the VP 885 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 independently of the output level adjustment 7 8 Resetting the Unit To reset the unit e Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while powering on the device The unit resets and a Status display self test is performed see Section 7 4 1 8 Controlling the VP 885 The VP 885 can be controlled via any of the following e RS 232 see Section 8 1 e RS 485 se
42. ced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 885 10 Figure 4 Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output 11 Figure 5 Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 12 Figure 6 Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input 12 Figure 7 Connecting to the VP 885 via RS 232 using a PC 12 Figure 8 Connecting to the VP 885 via Ethernet 14 Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window 15 Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 15 Figure 11 Connect Window 16 Figure 12 Device Properties Window 17 Figure 13 VP 885 DIP switches 18 Figure 14 Status Display Immediately After Turn On 21 Figure 15 Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On 22 Figure 16 Status Display During Normal Operation 22 Figure 17 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 3 Gain 4 5 22 Figure 18 Configuration Button Numbering 24 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 19 Status Display OUTPUT 8 Flashing Figure 20 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 8 Gain 4 5 Figure 21 Control Configuration via RS 232 Figure 22 Controlling the VP 885 via Ethernet Figure 23 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Figure 24 The Loading Page Figure 25 First Time Security Warning Figure 26 Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 27 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix Figure 28 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 29 AFV Mode Warning Figure 30 AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched Figure 31 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode Figur
43. chine 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 20 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note AII values in the table are decimal un ess otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output which 2 which is to be switched is to be switched 0 7 disconnect 0 7 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is reqd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 SETTING setting 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if in
44. ctivate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation which protects against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 7 3 4 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode to the Confirm mode Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button lights 2 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer lights 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode 1 Press an output input combination The corresponding input number that is displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display flashes The TAKE button also flashes 1 If the TAKE button is not pressed within one minute the action is aborted 2 The TAKE button does not light 3 The TAKE button lights 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 885 2 Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding input number that is displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display no longer flashes The TAKE button lights To confirm several actions in the Confirm mode 1 Press each OUTPUT INPUT combination in sequence The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the STATUS 7 segment display flash The TAKE button also flashes 2
45. ctronics 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 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced 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 includes the following items VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Windows based Kramer Control software e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual Power cord and this user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 1 Quick Start The following quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP 885 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Co
46. e 32 Exiting Offline Warning Figure 33 Selecting Preset 07 Figure 34 Selecting Preset 03 Figure 35 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Figure 36 Audio Gain Control Page Figure 37 Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 Figure 38 Configuration Page Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Terminology Used in this User Manual VP 885 Front Panel Features VP 885 Rear Panel Features DIP switch Settings Machine Number DIP switch Settings Communication Parameters Technical Specifications for the VP 885 VP 885 Video Signal Codes VP 885 Audio Signal Codes VP 885 Audio Input Gain Codes VP 885 Audio Output Gain Codes VP 885 Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels VP 885 Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels VP 885 Hex Codes that Increase Decrease Audio Input Gain VP 885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain VP 885 Hex Codes that Increase Decrease the Audio Output Gain VP 885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Protocol Definitions Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 25 25 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 18 18 40 41 42 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 47 53 54 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Ele
47. e Figure 5 e An unbalanced source to a balanced input see Figure 6 Figure 4 illustrates how to wire a balanced input output connection qb CD I Figure 4 Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced acceptor to the balanced output of the unit 1 All signal connections using more than one cable to interconnect between the devices should be of equal length 2 5 BNC connectors per source acceptor 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 11 Connecting the VP 885 Figure 5 Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced source to the balanced input Figure 6 Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input 6 2 Connecting to the VP 885 via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 885 via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required RS 232 T 1 Fe em Q Q9 Q9 9 n A eRe tT ES Figure 7 Connecting to the VP 885 via RS 232 using a PC To connect to the VP 885 via RS 232 as illustrated in Figure 7 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 885 unit via a 9 wire straight cable pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 p
48. e Section 8 2 e Ethernet see Section 8 3 8 1 Controlling the VP 885 via RS 232 To control up to sixteen VP 885 units from a PC or serial controller via RS 232 as illustrated in Figure 21 Connect the video sources and acceptors the appropriate audio sources and acceptors and the power cord to each VP 885 2 Connect the PC to the first VP 885 via an RS 232 serial cable see Section 6 2 3 Setthe Machine number on the first VP 885 to be Machine 1 see Section 6 5 4 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the first VP 885 and on the last VP 885 see Section 6 5 5 Setthe Machine number on all VP 885 units other than Machine 1 to a unique number between 2 and 16 see Section 6 5 6 Connect the RS 485 port on the first VP 885 to the RS 485 terminal block on the second VP 885 unit as follows Connect the A pin on the RS 485 rear terminal block of the first VP 885 to the A pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block on the second VP 885 1 Set the first unit to Machine number 2 the second unit to Machine number 3 etc up to 16 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP 885 Connect the B pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the first VP 885 to the B pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the second VP 885 Connect the G pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the first VP 885 to the G pin on the RS 485 rear panel terminal block of the second VP 88
49. e VP 885 via your Browser To lock the front panel bi d s e Click the padlock icon Note Locking the front panel buttons does not disable remote operation of the unit via Ethernet RS 232 or RS 485 10 2 Audio Input Gain Control Page The Audio Gain page lets you set the gain for each of the input channels independently Kramer Electronics CONFIGURATIONS Figure 36 Audio Gain Control Page To change the audio gain in this example input gain for channel 2 1 From the Input Gain drop down list click 02 Figure 37 Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 2 Click the or button to decrease or increase the gain Hold the or button down to cycle through the values Note Each click increments decrements the value by 0 5 To change the gain by a whole number you must click the button twice 10 3 The Configuration Page The Configuration page lets you edit the IP related settings and only view the others Editable fields have a white background 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser Kramer Electronics VP 885 Name KRAMER 0000 AUDIO GAIN Model VP 885 Serial Number o Firmware version 00 09 00 2983 MAC Address 00 20 4a 86 27 a1 IP Address 192 168 001 038 DHCP E Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255255000000 Figure 38 Configuration Page The follo
50. e mode 1 Click the red Offline button The button outline becomes dark 2 Click the required point in the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 5 The audio video indicator icon outline LI in this example audio appears and the Take and Cancel buttons change from gray to dark blue 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser Figure 31 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode If required repeat Step 2 for several audio video channels Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode If you have made any changes since clicking the Take button the exiting Offline warning appears 59559995 UIT 9M9999995 27 This operation will cancel all the changes you made in offline mode do you want to proceed Figure 32 Exiting Offline Warning 10 1 4 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store switching configurations in presets and recall them at any time To store a switching configuration 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 07 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When you select a preset the Store button changes from gray to dark blue 35 Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser Preset 05 Select Preset 01 Preset 05 Preset 06 Pres
51. er The memory recalls the stored data from that reference 7 6 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration To delete an input output configuration Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously The STO and RCL buttons flash 2 Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button The specific input output configuration is erased from the memory leaving it empty and available 7 7 Audio Input Output Gain Control The audio gain control is configured when the machine is in the AUDIO or AFV mode The default audio gain level for all inputs and outputs is OdB Each input or output can be set independently 1 Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration without deleting it first replaces the previous configuration 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 885 To set the gain level of an input or output 1 To enter the audio gain setting mode do either of the following Press either of the Audio Level buttons and press the required INPUT or OUTPUT SELECTOR button Press the required INPUT or OUTPUT SELECTOR button If an OUTPUT is pressed the display indicates which OUTPUT is selected by flashing the selected number In this example OUTPUT 8 is selected see Figure 19 STATUS Output 8 flashes Figure 19 Status Display OUTPUT 8 Flashing 2 Press either the plus button to increase or the minus button to decrease the current gain level setting The display changes to indi
52. ere X is the in put number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and re ative level 50dB AUD LVL 1 7 S0 CR Table 11 lists the codes that set the audio output gain For more detailed information see Section 15 2 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 11 VP 885 Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 5 OUTPUT X LEVEL REL AUD LVL 2 1 100 CR AUD LVL 2 5 100 CR AUD LVL 2 X 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 21 50 CR AUD LVL 25 50 CR AUD LVL 2x 50 CR 50dB AUD LVL 24 O CR AUD LVL 25 O CR AUD LVL 2X O CR OdB AUD LVL 21 13 CR AUD LVL 25 13 CR AUD LVL 2X 13 CR 13dB Max Where X is the output number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 2 7 50 CR 14 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine set as Machine 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex codes are used when the VP 885 is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 12 lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Table 12 VP 885 Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels Switching Video Ch
53. est 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 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory
54. et 08 E E Preset 09 Preset 10 Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 in Preset 15 reset 02 Out Out Out Preset 03 6 7 8 Preset 04 4 E Preset 16 B Figure 33 Selecting Preset 07 2 Click Store A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a setup 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset in this example Preset 03 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When you select a preset that contains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser D 2 o a IE3 Preset 05 Preset 06 Preset 07 Preset 08 E Preset 09 Preset 10 a Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 A Preset 14 Preset 15 E Preset 16 Figure 34 Selecting Preset 03 2 Click Recall A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded Note You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode see Figure 36 and make it active when you press the Take button see Section 10 1 3 In LI 2 o 9 Figure 35 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode 10 1 5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering 37 Connecting to th
55. in 5 to pin 5 to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 885 6 3 Connecting to the VP 885 via RS 485 You can operate the VP 885 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 an RS 485 port to theVP 885 1 Connect the controller to the VP 885 as follows Connect the A pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the A pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 885 Connect the B pin on the RS 485 port of the PC to the B pin on the RS 485 port on the rear panel of the VP 885 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 88K 2 Set the VP 885 unit to any Machine number between 2 and 16 see Section 6 5 3 Terminate the RS 485 line on both the VP 885 see Section 6 5 and on the controller 6 4 Connecting to the VP 885 via Ethernet You can connect to the VP 885 via Ethernet using either of the following methods e Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 e Connection via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable as shown in Figure 8 see Section 6 4 2 Note The following instructions are valid only if your PC uses a fixed IP addres
56. ll 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 56 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or
57. n Input Output Configuration 7 7 Audio Input Output Gain Control 7 8 Resetting the Unit 8 Controlling the VP 885 8 1 Controlling the VP 885 via RS 232 8 2 Controlling the VP 885 via RS 485 eo on m m e e Sm C gt 60 60 12 C t2 b2 r9 NVNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN YY OAA C gt gt C C2 0600 00 C2 02102 ee TOTO OO Contents 8 3 Controlling the VP 885 via Ethernet 28 9 Updating the Firmware 30 10 Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser 30 10 1 The Main Switching Matrix Page 32 10 1 1 Switching an Input to an Output 32 10 1 2 Setting the AFV Mode 33 10 1 3 Operating in the Offline Mode 34 10 1 4 Storing and Recalling Setups 35 10 1 5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 37 10 2 Audio Input Gain Control Page 38 10 3 The Configuration Page 38 11 Communication Parameters 40 12 Technical Specifications 41 13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 42 14 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 43 15 Kramer Protocol 45 15 1 Switching Protocols 45 15 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 45 15 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 45 15 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 45 15 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 46 15 2 2 Command Parts Details 46 15 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 53 Figures Figure 1 VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5 Figure 2 VP 885 8x8 Multiformat Video Balan
58. n the Factory Reset button located on Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 the rear panel of the unit Gateway 192 168 1 1 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 12 Technical Specifications Table 7 lists the technical specifications for the VP 885 Table 7 Technical Specifications for the VP 885 INPUTS 5x8 composite video 0 7Vpp 75 Q and S PDIF digital audio or sVideo 0 7Vpp 75 Q Y 0 7Vpp 75Q C and component video 0 7Vpp 750 on BNC connectors 8 balanced stereo audio 2 2V 10kO on detachable terminal blocks 1 External Sync 1Vpp on a BNC connector OUTPUTS 5x8 composite video 0 7Vpp 75 Q and S PDIF digital audio or Video 0 7Vpp 75 Q Y 0 7Vpp 75Q C and component video 0 7Vpp 75O on BNC connectors 8 balanced stereo audio 2 2V 150 Q on detachable terminal blocks MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 2 4Vpp RGB AUDIO 15Vpp max gain BANDWIDTH 3dB VIDEO 350MHZ Fully Loaded AUDIO 22kHz 3dB S N RATIO VIDEO 74dB AUDIO 81dB 1kHz CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 47dB 5MHz AUDIO 57dB 20kHz DIFF GAIN 0 05 DIFF PHASE 0 05 CONTROLS Manual RS 232 RS 485 or ETHERNET AUDIO THD NOISE 0 089 1kHz POWER SOURCE 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 23VA DIMENSIONS 48 26cm x 17 78cm x 3U 19 x 7 x 3U WEIGHT 5 5kg 12 2lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Windows based K
59. nd connection pins B and A are for RS 485 9 Mains Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 10 Mains Fuse Holder Contains the mains fuse 11 Mains Power Socket Socket for mains power cable 12 FACTORY RESET Button Press and hold while powering up the unit to reset the audio switching and Ethernet settings to their factory default values IP address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 Audio gain for all inputs and outputs 0dB All switching configuration Erased Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Audio mode AFV 13 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 14 PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS 232 or release for Normal the factory default 15 AUDIO OUTPUTS Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptors Terminal Block Connectors 16 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Connect to the balanced stereo audio sources Block Connectors 4 4 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 1 Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine see Section 4 1 2 The ground connection is sometimes connected to the shield of the RS 485 cable In most applications
60. nds the 7 segment display indicates which audio or video input is switched to which output see Section 7 4 2 7 2 Switching Outputs to Inputs To switch a video audio input to an output e Press the desired OUTPUT button followed by the desired INPUT button To connect a video audio input to all outputs e Press the ALL button followed by the INPUT button corresponding to the input that is to be routed to all the outputs To disconnect a video audio input from a specific output e Press the desired OUTPUT button followed by the OFF button 1 Item 6 in Table 2 2 When the Audio button lights that is when the audio breakaway mode is selected 3 When the Video button lights that is when the video breakaway mode is selected 19 Operating the VP 885 To disconnect all outputs e Press the ALL button followed by the OFF button 7 3 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode When the VP 885 operates in the At Once mode pressing an output input combination implements the action immediately In the Confirm mode the TAKE button must be pressed to activate the switch The At Once Mode In the At Once mode execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode e You can enter several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously a
61. ntrol Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Download from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 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 Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside Connect the video Connect the video Set the DIP switches I required and audio inputs and audio outpuls connect the Ext Syne 12345678 RGBHV High Resolution Graphis Default all m 2 DIP switches are set to OFF Projector Audio connections are not shown Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 Connect an optional RS 232 RS 485 and or the ETHERNET Control Port Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see section 7 ELECTOR LLLLIILILLLLILIILIDLIDBILLDAI gt a 4 5 T a STATUS em 1 LILILILI LLLI LI OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y 8 E s uH 9 3389159 i I xr buttons to switch the inputs to Read the STATUS on the
62. ort to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP ADVANCED SWITCHING COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Set audio follow AFV AFV MOD AFV AFV MODE RESUL T video mode Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow AFV AFV JAFV MODE video mode AFV 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 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 15 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 19 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 I I0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE I 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INST
63. plication ach ede oa Figure 25 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical representation of the front panel see Figure 26 There are three remote operation Web pages e Main switching matrix see Section 10 1 e Audio gain control see Section 10 2 e Configuration see Section 10 3 Select a page by clicking on the relevant link on the left hand side of the window 31 Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser 10 1 The Main Switching Matrix Page Kramer Electronics We CONFIGURATIONS ECHECHETE A Ee peu panes ewe poem pesce passes eom a 13338 5 pgg _ 7 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 26 Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to e Switch any audio video input to any all outputs independently see Section 10 1 1 e Set the audio to operate in AFV Audio Follow Video mode see Section 10 1 2 Operate the unit in the Offline mode see Section 10 1 3 Use presets to store and recall switching configurations see Section 10 1 4 e Lock or unlock the unit s front panel buttons see Section 10 1 5 10 1 1 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output for example video input 1 to video output 4 1 Click the blue Video button The button outline becomes dark Actions now relate to video channels 2 Click the required point within the s
64. put is valid DETECTED Input 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 97 OTT ion 9 25 i e OUTPUT byte 4 2 out of range or OUTPUT byte 5 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 54 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 0 Gain 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 11 Left 2 Treble 12 Right 3 Midrange 4 Mix On 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Requ
65. ramer control software OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 The sync input cannot accept video signal level 3 P N C A35M IRR 50 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 Table 8 and Table 9 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP 885 machine For more detailed information see Section 15 2 Table 8 VP 885 Video Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 IN2 V 121 V 221 ICR V 122 ICRI V 1 gt 3 CL V 124 CR V 1 gt 5 ICRI V 1 gt 6 ICR V 1 gt 7 ICRI V 1 gt 8 CR CR 4v 222 cR V 2 gt 3 CR V 2 gt 4 CR V 2 gt 5 cR V 256 CR V 227 cR V 228 cR IN 3 V 321 ICR V 322 ICRI V 3 gt 3 CR V 3 gt 4 CR V 3 gt 5 ICRI V 3 gt 6 ICR V 3 gt 7 ICRI V 3 gt 8 CR IN4 V 421 ER v 4 gt 2 CR V 4 gt 3 ER V 4 gt 4 CR V 4 gt 5 cR V 456 ER V4 gt 7 cR V 458 CR IN 5 V 521 ICR V 522 ICRI V 5 gt 3 CR V 5 gt 4 CR V 5 gt 5 ICRI V 5 gt 6 ICR V 5 gt 7
66. rting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol 56 H38 H80 H83 H81 Table 18 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OKCRLF DEVICE INITIATED MESSAGES COMMAND SYNTAX Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Version Software Version SWITCHER ACTIONS MK Kramer Protocol DEVICE INITIATED MESSAGES COMMAND SYNTAX Start message Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Version Software Version Audio video channel has switched AFV mode AV IN gt OU Video channel has switched Breakaway mode VID Audio channel has switched Breakaway mode AUD RESULT CODES ERRORS SYNTAX No error Command running succeeded COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax Error ERROO1 Command not available for this device ERROO2 Parameter is out of range ERR003 Unauthorized access running command without the match login ERR004 BASIC ROUTING COMMANDS Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IM gt CV7 IM gt CV7 AV IM gt CV7 IN gt OUT RESULT Switch video only VID IIM gt CV7 IM gt CV7 Short form V
67. s If your PC receives an IP address from a DHCP server consult with your IT department regarding setting the IP address 13 Connecting the VP 885 Network Switch i LO Ethernet E pu n 909909 E B E 15000060 Hee p o w 1 990 OOOO uuo B E n VEA IEO Figure 8 Connecting to the VP 885 via Ethernet 6 4 1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 885 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 885 during the initial configuration To connect the VP 885 directly to a PC using a crossover cable 1 Using a crossover cable connect the VP 885 to the PC via the Ethernet port on both units 2 On the PC click Start gt Control Panel Double click Network Connections 4 Right click and from the menu select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP see Figure 9 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 885 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using 29 Intel R 82566DC 2 Gigabit Network C This connection uses the following items E
68. see Section 7 5 1 the display shows both signal configurations 7 4 3 Status Display During Audio Gain Level Setting During audio gain level setting the Status display indicates e Whether an INPUT or OUTPUT is selected in this example OUTPUT e Which channel number is selected in this example 3 e The current gain setting in 0 5dB increments in this example 4 5 The 0 5dB is indicated by the period following the 4 OUTPUT 1 INPUT Figure 17 Status Display Showing OUTPUT 3 Gain 4 5 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 885 To set the audio gain levels see Section 7 7 7 5 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can configure stereo audio signal switching in one of two ways e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels see Section 7 5 1 e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently see Section 7 5 2 7 5 4 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio follow video AFV option press the AFV button One of the following occurs e Ifthe AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same then the AFV button lights The audio follows the video e Ifthe AUDIO differs from the VIDEO then the TAKE and the AUDIO buttons flash Also the audio outputs of the STATUS 7 segment display which change flash Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio follows the video 7 5
69. the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply e In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular Power attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com 1 Model C A35M A35F 50 Connecting the VP 885 6 Connecting the VP 885 This section describes how to e Connect audio inputs outputs see Section 6 1 e Connect to the VP 885 via RS 232 see Section 6 2 e Connect to the VP 885 via RS 485 see Section 6 3 e Connect to the VP 885 via the Ethernet port and configure the Ethernet port see Section 6 4 e Set the D
70. wing IP related settings can be edited e Machine name e Fixed IP Address DHCP e Gateway e Subnet Mask The following fields can be viewed e Model Serial Number Firmware Version MAC Address To edit the IP related settings 1 Edit the required field 2 Click Submit The Network Settings confirmation message appears 3 Click OK A message appears showing that the settings have been successfully changed 4 Ifthe IP address was changed or you selected DHCP reload the Web page using the new name or IP address 39 Communication Parameters 11 Communication Parameters Table 6 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products Table 6 Communication Parameters RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bits 8 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol P2000 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 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding i
71. witching matrix grid In 1 Out 4 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 4 5 1 gt 4 In ls 1 In Figure 27 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon appears indicating that the video channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4 Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 4 5 In Figure 28 Switching an Input to an Output 3 Repeat the above steps for each video and audio clicking the purple Audio button channel that you want to switch 10 1 2 Setting the AFV Mode Audio channel In 1 is currently switched to Out 4 To set the AFV mode 1 Click the AFV button The following warning appears 33 Connecting to the VP 885 via your Browser 2 R Roa M M M 1 2 Are you sure you want to switch to AFV mode All audio outs will set as video Figure 29 AFV Mode Warning 2 Click OK The AFV button outline becomes dark All audio channels are switched according to the corresponding video channels In this example audio channel In 2 is now switched to Out 4 Figure 30 AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched All configuration changes now switch audio and video simultaneously 10 1 3 Operating in the Offline Mode By default the unit operates in the At Once mode meaning that any switching changes take effect immediately In the Offline mode changes only take effect when you press the Take button To operate in the Offlin

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