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1. stop bit Table 13 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N4 N3 N2 No 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 H 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 06 05 04 03 02 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR x M4 M3 M2 M1 Mo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE Bit 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 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 0 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
2. Then disconnect audio output 1 Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix Commands processing start after entering CR response will sent for CRLF each command after processing it Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7 AV 3 gt 7 AV 3 gt 7 OKICRLF Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4 VID 2 gt 4 OK CRLF Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 VID 4 gt 2 CR 6 VID 4 gt 2 OKCRLF number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV 0 gt 4 AV 0 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt VID 3 gt Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 222 82 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 82 gt 3 0 gt 1 V AV 1 gt OK CRLE commands First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1 VID 1 gt 2 3 gt 4 Then switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output 2 O CRLF video input and disconnect video output 2 VID 82 gt 3 Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 AUD 0 gt 1 OKICRLF V 1 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 Signal Status commands Command Syntax Response Change signal status SIGNAL NPUT STA TUS Get signal status SIGNAL NPU SIGNAL NPUT STA TUS INPUT Input number for all STATUS Signal state 0 or off for not existent signal 1 or o
3. 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 45 Kramer Protocol Identification commands Command Syntax Response IMACHINE_NAME Upto 14 Al Machine factory name Mode a Numeric chars name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id number MACH NUM IMACHINE NUMBEH MACH NUM OLD MACHINE NUMBEI JNEW MACHINE NUMBER RESUL Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be NEW MACHINE GM OLD MACHINE NUMBER INEW MACHINE NUMBEH OK Network settings commands Set IP Address NET IP ADDRESS NET IP jP ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK ISUBNET_MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnet mask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET MASK NTMSK Set gateway address NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS NET GATE GATEWAY ADDRESS RESULT NTGT Read subnet mask
4. IP Address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 22 REMOTE IR Socket Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 23 Power Connector Socket Connect to the AC mains power 24 Power Connector Fuse AC mains power fuse 25 Power Switch Turns the AC mains power ON OFF 26 PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS 232 see Section 8 or release for Normal operation the factory default 27 RS 232 Terminal Block Connect to a PC or remote controller see Section 8 28 RS 485 Terminal Block Connect to another RS 485 equiped device for control see Section 6 2 29 RS 485 TERM DIP switch RS 485 bus termination ON to terminate with 1200 OFF for no termination see Section 6 2 1 30 ETHERNET Connector Connect to a PC or other serial controller through the computer network for control see Section 8 1 Covered by a cap The 3 5mm mini connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening 2 Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed 3 The first and the last units on the RS 485 line should be terminated ON Other units should be unterminated OFF 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREAT
5. IN 7 V 721 722 723 V 7 gt 4 CR 755 V 756 V 7 gt 7 CR V 758 IN 8 V 8 1 V 822 V 8 gt 3 V 854 CR 855 V 856 V 8 gt 7 CR 858 37 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Table 6 VP 8x8TP Audio Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 A 1 gt 1 4A 1 gt 2 1 gt 3 A 124 TA 1 gt 5 1 gt 6 A 1 gt 7 1 gt 8 CR IN2 A 2 gt 1 A 222 2 gt 3 A 2 gt 4 A 2 gt 5 ZA 2 gt 6 27 2 gt 8 CR IN3 A 3 gt 1 A 3 gt 2 3A 3 gt 3 A 3 gt 4 A 3 gt 5 A 3 gt 6 A 3 gt 7 3 gt 8 CR INA 4 gt 1 4A 4 gt 2 4 gt 3 fA 4 gt 4 CR A 4 gt 5 4 gt 6 CRI A 4 gt 7 3A 458 IN5 4A 5 1 4A 522 5 gt 3 A 524 A 5 gt 5 ZA 5 gt 6 5 gt 7
6. 5 gt 8 CR IN6 A 6 gt 1 A 6 gt 2 6 gt 3 6 gt 4 A 6 gt 5 6 gt 6 6 gt 7 6 gt 8 7 7 gt 1 7 gt 2 7 gt 3 A 7 gt 4 A 7 gt 5 7 gt 6 CR 7 gt 7 7 gt 8 CR IN8 4A 8 1 A 8 gt 2 8 gt 3 A 8 gt 4 A 8 gt 5 A 8 gt 6 CR 8 gt 7 8 gt 8 CR Where X is the input number from 1 8 For example for channel 7 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 1 7 50 15 Table 7 lists the codes that set the audio input gain Table 7 VP 8x8TP 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 50 CR AUD LVL 1 X 5O CR AUD LVL 1 1 100 AUD LVL 1X OdB AUD LVL 1 1 1a AUD LVL 1 5 AUD LVL 1 5 20 cR AUD LVL 1 X 20dB Max Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The hex codes listed in this section are used to set video ch
7. 7D 96 90 81 i e 1284 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 164 for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 1284 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec Sdec 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 1284 ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 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 O if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to
8. Connect the TxD 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 8x8TP Connect the TxD 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 8x8TP If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G ground pin on the unit Set the VP 8x8TP unit to a Machine number between 2 and 16 see Section 6 2 2 Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch On see Section 6 2 1 if it is the only machine being controlled via the RS 485 bus 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 8x8TP After connecting your VP 8x8TP 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 used only for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 6 2 1 Setting the RS 485 Bus Termination Set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch see Figure 4 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 120Q if there is only one VP 8x8TP on the RS 485 bus If there are multiple VP 8x8TP units on the RS 485 bus only the first and last units on the RS 485 bus termination should be set to ON RS 485 R Figure 4 The RS 485 TERM Dipswitch 6 2 2 Setting the RS 485 Bu
9. Exiting Offline Warning Selecting Preset 07 Selecting Preset 03 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Audio Gain Control Page Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 Configuration Page TP Pinout Wiring Table 1 Terminology Used in this Manual Table 2 VP 8x8TP Front and Rear Panel Features Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 4 Default Communication Parameters Table 5 VP 8x8TP Video Signal Codes Table 6 VP 8x8TP Audio Signal Codes Table 7 VP 8x8TP Audio Input Gain Codes Table 8 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels Table 9 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels Table 10 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain Table 11 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain Table 12 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Table 13 Protocol Definitions Table 14 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 20 22 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 34 4 7 35 35 37 38 38 38 38 39 39 42 47 48 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 Ou
10. f for host commandWuery for machine response Device address Optional for Knet Knet Device ID follow by char Query sign will follow after some commands to define query request 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 LF but this char will be ignored by commands parser Sending commands from some controllers like Crestron require coding some characters in special form like X Anyway there is a way to enter all ASCII characters so it is possible to send all commands also from controller Similar way can use for URL Telnet support that maybe will be added in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Commands chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by l char pipe In this case
11. 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 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 willdo 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
12. ma 1 In Mee ta OE Figure 24 Switching Audio in the Offline Mode W If required repeat Step 2 for several audio video channels Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel 5 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 B M ussius UM viduus J This operation will cancel all the changes you made in offline mode do you want to proceed Figure 25 Exiting Offline Warning 9 2 4 Storing and Recalling Setups You can store switching configurations in presets and recall them at any time To store a switching configuration 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 29 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser le Preset 05 3 TEESE 1 2 4 Preset 08 Select Preset 01 Preset 02 Preset 03 Preset 04 Preset 05 Preset 06 Preset 09 Preset 10 W Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 16 2 pgg Out Out Figure 26 Selecting Preset 07 2 Click Store A confirmation message appears 3 Click OK The configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a setu
13. see Section 7 7 7 3 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode In the At Once mode TAKE button does not light 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 lights 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 implemented only after the user confirms the action 7 3 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which case the TAKE button does not light to the Confirm mode in which case the TAKE button lights Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button lights 1 In AFV mode the audio and video configurations are the same 2 The action times out if you do not press the TAKE button within 40 seconds 19 Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 2 Press the lit 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 Con
14. 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 11 lists the Hex codes for setting the audio input gain Before sending the any of the codes in Table 11 the command 2A 86 80 81 must be sent Table 11 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain Level Rel 168180 81 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 16 85 80 81 116 86 80 81 1687 80 81 16 88 80 81 IN1 IN2 IN 3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7 3 16 81 87 81 16 82 87 81 16 83 87 81 16 84 87 81 16 85 87 81 16 86 87 81 16 87 87 81 16 88 87 81 100dB Mute 16 81 9 81 16 82 9 81 16 83 B9 81 16 84 B9 81 16 85 B9 81 16 86 B9 81 16 87 B9 81 16 88B9 81 50dB 16 81 8116 82 EB 8116 83 EB 8116 84 EB 8116 85 EB 8116 86 EB 8116 87 EB 8116 88 81 OdB 16 81 FF 81 1682 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 16 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 16 87 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 2098 Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F 16 Kramer Protocol 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 Section 16 1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 Section 16 2 defines Protocol 3000 and Section 16 3 defines Protocol 2000 By default the VP 8x8TP is set to Kramer s Protocol 3000 but it is als
15. 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 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 P N C A35M IRR 50 35 Default EDID 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 Output 3 Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet Factory Default Values 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 14 Default EDID The default EDID is stored in all inputs Monitor Model name Manufacturer Plug and Play ID Serial number Manufacture date EDID revision Sync input su Display type Screen size Extension blo DDC CI nput signal type pport Power management CS Color characteristics Default color space Display gamma Red chromaticity Green chromaticity Blue chromati city White point default Additional descriptors Timing ch Range limits aracteristics GTF s
16. 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 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 Warranty 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 sp
17. switch an input to an output l Press the required OUTPUT button The input number below the selected output on the INPUT 7 segment display flashes 2 Press an INPUT button to select the input to switch to the output The selected input number appears on the 7 segment display Incomplete operations on the VP 8x8TP timeout after 15 seconds 7 1 2 Switching an Input to all Outputs To switch an input to all outputs Press the ALL button The 7 segment display flashes 2 Press an INPUT button to select the input to switch to all outputs The selected input is switched to all outputs and the selected input appears on all outputs of the 7 segment display 7 1 3 Disconnecting an Input from an Output To disconnect an input from an output 1 Press the required OUTPUT button The selected output flashes on the 7 segment display 2 Press the OFF button The selected output is disconnected and displays 0 on the 7 segment display Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 7 1 4 Disconnecting all Inputs from Outputs To disconnect all inputs from outputs 1 Press the ALL button The 7 segment display flashes 2 Press the OFF button All inputs are disconnected from the outputs and display 0 on the 7 segment display 7 2 The 7 Segment Status Display Modes This section includes e Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On see Section 7 2 1 e Status Display During Normal Operati
18. the Audio Input Gain The factory default audio input 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 The audio gain for each input can be set independently To set the audio gain of an input 1 Press the AUDIO LEVEL button 2 Press the required INPUT SELECTOR button The selected input button flashes The display indicates which INPUT is selected and the current level setting for the input see Figure 13 STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a of Lf INPUT 1 d Li Figure 13 Status Display Showing Audio Gain for Input 3 Gain 4 5 1 This warns that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation 2 The input level ranges from 99 to 20 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Multiple VP 8x8TP Units Remotely via RS 232 3 Press either the button or the minus button to increase or decrease respectively the audio gain setting The display changes accordingly 4 Press the AUDIO LEVEL button to exit the gain level setting mode If no button is pressed for 40 seconds the VP 8x8TP automatically exits the gain level setting mode and the display reverts to normal operation 7 8 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR re
19. 0 00 00 18 BC 1B 00 A0 50 20 17 30 30 20 36 00 20 20 00 00 00 1A 00 00 00 FC 00 56 50 2D 38 58 38 54 50 0A 20 20 20 20 00 00 00 10 00 56 50 2D 38 58 38 54 50 20 0A 20 20 20 00 4A Table 5 and Table 6 list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP 8x8TP machine Table 5 VP 8x8TP Video Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 V 1 gt 1 V 1 gt 2 CR 1 gt 3 V 124 CR amp V 155 V 1 gt 6 V 1 gt 7 1 gt 8 IN 2 V 2 gt 1 V 2 gt 2 V 2 gt 3 V 224 CR 225 CR V 2 gt 6 V 2 gt 7 2 gt 8 V 3 gt 1 V 3 gt 2 V 3 gt 3 V 3 gt 4 CR V 3 gt 5 V 3 gt 6 V 3 gt 7 CR 3 gt 8 4 V 4 1 V 4 gt 2 V 4 gt 3 V 4 gt 4 CR V 4 gt 5 V 4 gt 6 V 4 gt 7 4 gt 8 IN 5 V 5 gt 1 5 gt 2 V 5 gt 3 5 gt 4 CR V 5 gt 5 V 5 gt 6 V 5 gt 7 5 gt 8 IN 6 V 6 gt 1 622 V 6 gt 3 V 654 CR V 6 gt 5 V 6 gt 6 V 6 gt 7 CR V 6 gt 8
20. 00 40 16 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 40 16 2 2 Command Parts Details 41 163 Kramer Protocol 2000 47 Figures Figure 1 VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6 Figure 2 VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 6 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 4 The RS 485 TERM Dipswitch 12 Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window 13 Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 14 Figure 7 Connect Window 15 Figure 8 Device Properties Window 16 Figure 9 Status Display Five Seconds After Turn On 18 Figure 10 Status Display During Normal Operation 18 Figure 11 Status Display Showing INPUT 3 Gain 4 5 19 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Tables Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons Status Display Showing Audio Gain for Input 3 Gain 4 5 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Java Test Page Success Message Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The Loading Page First Time Security Warning Main Switching Matrix Page Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix Switching an Input to an Output AFV Mode Warning AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched Switching Audio in the Offline Mode
21. 03 Lr 0 O em 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher t t t VP 8x8TP 6 Figure 1 VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP 8x8TP 5x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher DS OUT3 OUTS QUT7 AUDIO 55595 59995 gt 5 INPUT RS232 5485 90000 00000 gt 5559 00009 00000 Ly INPUT INPUT INPUT J Proe 00000 00006 000095 E 90000 00000 23 00000 90000 90000 ES E INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 6 INPUT 8 OUT2 OUTS INPUT2 INPUT4 INPUTS INPUTS n Figure 2 VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher bor bar 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Defining the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2 VP 8x8TP Front and Rear Panel Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver Receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter 2 IRLED LED lights yellow when the unit receives IR commands 3 SELECTOR OUT Buttons Press to select the output to which the input is switched 4 SELECTOR IN Buttons Press to select the input to switch to the output after selecting an output When a signal is detected on an input connector the corresponding input button lights 5 ALL Button Press ALL followed by a
22. 5 TERM Dipswitch OFF 1 Model 5 50 2 Model 5 5 50 3 P N 505 70434010 S 4 Alternatively the Ethernet port can be used for PC control instead of RS 232 23 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser VP 8x8TP 1 Master abes e fd M Ga n Up to 16 ti Units FT Figure 14 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 9 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser You can remotely operate the VP 8x8TP 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 Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed 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 amp Your Java is working Java Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 15 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 9 1 Connecting to the VP 8x8TP via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected
23. 8 7 2 3 Status Display During Audio Level Setting 19 7 3 Confirming Settings 19 7 3 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 19 7 3 2 Confirming a Switching Action 20 74 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 20 7 4 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 20 7 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 21 7 5 Locking the Front Panel 21 7 6 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 21 7 6 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 22 i Contents 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 22 77 Setting the Audio Input Gain 22 7 8 Using the IR Transmitter 23 8 Operating Multiple VP 8x8TP Units Remotely via RS 232 23 9 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 24 9 1 Connecting to the VP 8x8TP via your Browser 25 9 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 26 9 2 1 Switching an Input to an Output 27 9 2 2 Setting the AFV Mode 28 9 2 3 Operating in the Offline Mode 28 9 2 4 Storing and Recalling Setups 29 9 2 5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 31 9 3 Audio Input Gain Control Page 31 9 4 The Configuration Page 32 10 EDID 33 11 Firmware Upgrade 33 111 Wiring the TP RJ 45 Connectors 34 12 Technical Specifications 35 13 Default Communication Parameters 35 14 Default EDID 36 15 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 38 16 Kramer Protocol 39 16 1 Switching Protocols 40 16 1 1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 40 16 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 40 16 2 Kramer Protocol 30
24. Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 8x8TP during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 2 3 5 6 Click Start gt Control Panel Double click Network Connections Right click and from the menu select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select Internet Protocol TCP IP see Figure 5 1 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E Intel R 82566DC 2 Gigabit Network This connection uses the following items i Il Client for Microsoft Networks mr File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Soos Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network CO Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window Click the Properties button Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6 You can use any IP address in the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 255 excluding 192 168 1 39 that
25. IVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP 8x8TP in a Rack 5 Installing the VP 8x8TP in a Rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed 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 supp
26. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 3 2 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair 4 3 3 Defining the EDID 5 34 The Power Connect Feature in the VP 8x8TP 5 4 Defining the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 6 5 Installing the VP 8x8TP in a Rack 9 6 Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 10 6 1 Connecting the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 10 6 2 Connecting to the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher via RS 485 11 6 2 1 Setting the RS 485 Bus Termination 12 6 2 2 Setting the RS 485 Bus Machine Number 12 6 3 Connecting to VP 8x8TP via the RS 232 Port 12 6 4 Configuring the Ethernet Port 12 6 4 1 Connecting via the Ethernet Port 12 6 4 2 Ethernet Port Configuration 14 6 5 Operating VP 8x8TP 8 8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Remotely 16 6 6 Setting the Switching Delay Time 16 7 Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 17 7 1 Switching Inputs and Outputs 17 7 1 4 Switching an Input to an Output 17 7 1 2 Switching an Input to all Outputs 17 7 1 3 Disconnecting an Input from an Output 17 7 1 4 Disconnecting all Inputs from Outputs 18 7 2 The 7 Segment Status Display Modes 18 7 2 1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 18 7 2 2 Status Display During Normal Operation 1
27. Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 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 SCR Kenia INPUT Bit 0 Gain 24 ETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 24 25 H Left 2 Treble I2 Right 3 Midrange 4 MixOn 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer protocol 3000 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 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
28. LE 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 been removed or defaced ii 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 51 For the latest information on our products and list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback afety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution P N 2900 000591 Rev 4 Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000591 REV 4
29. MPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Connect Connection method Ethemet UDP ByIP Enter IP address And Port IP 192 168 Port 50000 Factory Default Address ByName Serial a Figure 7 Connect Window 3 Select one of the following methods to connect to the Ethernet port of the 8 8 Ethernet if you are connected via an Ethernet cable Enter the IP address or the machine name The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 and the default name for the unit is 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 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 15 Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher A P3K wizard Fie Disconnect Connecting To IP 192 168 1 39 Device Properties Name KRAMER_0000 Model Serial Number UDP local Port TCP local port KNeHD 182 168 1 39 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Mask 255 25 0 0 Fimware 000900232 Build Date DHCP Enabled Figure 8 Device Properties Window 5 Make the required changes 6 Click Set to save changes or click Close to exit without saving the changes 6 5 Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Rem
30. NET GATE NET GATE GATEWA Y ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE RESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP MODE NTDH 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set commana 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ethernet ETH PORT PROTOCOL POHT ETH PORT PROTOCOL RESULT port ETHP Read protocol ethernet ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT port ETHP PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 655835 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Advanced switching commands Command Syntax Response Set audio follow AFV AFV MODE AFV MODE RESULT video mode 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow AFV AFV AFV MODE video mode AFV MODE Front panel AFV mode or afv to set front panel switching buttons in audio follow video state 1 or brk to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio 16 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
31. P 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher INPUTS 8 VGA on 15 pin HD connectors VGA through UXGA 8 unbalanced stereo audio on 3 5mm mini jacks OUTPUTS 8 RJ 45 connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL VIDEO 1 9Vpp AUDIO 3Vpp RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p AUDIO BANDWIDTH 18kHz 3dB DIFF GAIN 1 896 DIFF PHASE 0 3Deg K FACTOR 0 0596 S N RATIO VIDEO 60dB 5MHz AUDIO 81dB 1kHz CROSSTALK all hostile VIDEO 46dB 95MHz AUDIO 72dB 1kHz CONTROLS Front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet Infrared COUPLING VIDEO AC AUDIO AC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 035 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 0 002 1kHz TRANSMISSION RANGE gt 100m 330ft OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing POWER CONSUMPTION 100 240V AC 68VA DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 5 x 1U 48 3cm x 19cm x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Windows based control software external remote IR receiver cable 13 Default Communication Parameters Table 4 lists the default communication parameters as used in the VP 8x8TP Table 4 Default 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
32. TATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is reqd 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 2 1 audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY Set as SETUP 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 SETTING setting 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 9 error 9 25 1 OUTPUT byte 4 4 A1 A or OUTPUT byte 5 1 invalid instruction this byte is set as the 2 out of range input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output Set as parameter value 2 24 number whose parameter is to be set 0 all 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO Equal to input output 0 increase output 2 PARAMETER number whose parameter 1 decrease output is to be increased decreased 2 increase left output 0 all 3 decrease left output 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 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
33. TING 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 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 A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY 15 U S C A 2301 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 APPLICAB
34. There are different grades of STP cable available and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford Our non skew free cable Kramer BC STP is intended for digital signals and for analog signals where skewing is not an issue For cases where skewing occurs our UTP skew free cable Kramer BC XTP may be used Bear in mind though that we advise using STP cables where possible since the compliance to electromagnetic interference has been tested using STP cables Although Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable might be preferred for long range applications UTP cable should be installed as far as possible from electric cables motors and so on as these devices tend to create electromagnetic interference However since the use of UTP cable might not conform to electromagnetic standards Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 3 Defining the EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID enables the PC or laptop to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size uminance data
35. XGA Audio Matrix Switcher To any TP 12x receiver family product Graphics Source 1 Computer Graphics Source 8 Laptop Figure 3 Connecting the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher To connect the VP 8x8TP as illustrated in the example2 in Figure 3 1 2 5 Connect up to eight UXGA computer video graphics sources to the INPUT 15 pin HD connectors Connect up to eight unbalanced stereo audio sources for example audio sources of the computer and stereo audio sources to the eight INPUT 3 5mm mini jacks Connect the eight OUTPUT RJ 45 connectors via STP cable to up to eight compatible TP receivers for example TP 122 via STP cable with a range of more than 100m 330ft Optional Connect a PC and or controller to the RS 222 port RS 485 port see Section 6 2 Ethernet see Section 6 2 1 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 6 2 Connecting to the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher via RS 485 You can operate the VP 8x8TP via the RS 485 port from a distance of up to 1200 meters 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 correctly To connect a device with a RS 485 port to the VP 8x8TP 1 Connect the VP 8x8TP to the device as follows
36. ace In Out or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example 0 for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for Amplifier Out etc Input or Output vOLUME Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value MUTE MODE 1 Mute 0 Unmute Machine info commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN NPUTS COUNT OUT OUTPUTS COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID VIDEO COUNT AUD count PRESET AUDIO COUNT Reset configuration to FACTORY FACTORY RESULT factory default Mute Audio MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MODE RESUL Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OK CRLF Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device serial number SN SN _ Read device firmware version VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR BUILD REVISION Set machine name NAME MACHINE NAME NAME MACHINE NAMB RESULT Read machine name NAME MACHINE NAME Reset machine name to factory NAME RST NAME RST MACHINE FACTORY NAMB RESULT default
37. ailable for this device ERRO002 Parameter is out of range ERRO003 Unauthorized access running command without the matching login ERRO004 Basic routing commands Command Syntax Response Switch audio amp video AV IN JOUT IN OUT AV IN JoUT IN our REsULT Switch video only VID IN gt OUT VID IN gt OUT RESULT Short form V IN OUT IN gt OUT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also audio If audio is breakaway device display mode will change to show audio connections status Switch audio only AUD IN OUT IN gt OUT AUD IN OUT IN oUT RESULT Short form A IN gt OUT IN gt OUT Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video connection VID OUT VID IN OUT Short form V OUT VID VID INS2 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Read audio connection AUD OUT Short form A OUT AUD AUD IN OUT AUD IN 2 Parameters Description Input number 0 to disconnect output OUT Output number or for all outputs gt Connection character between in and out parameters Examples
38. ameter 2 CR Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 1 Not as part of a switching operation 2 Download the latest software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id message CRLF Device long response Echoing command Start Address Body Delimiter optional Sender_id command SP param param2 result CR LF CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A Space ASCII 32 0x20 16 2 2 Command Parts Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some special chars for specific commands parameters will be separated by commas Message string Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char note that string can contain more then one command separated by pipe I char Message starting char
39. and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data 3 4 The Power Connect Feature in the VP 8x8TP The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power This feature is available when using STP cable and the distance does not exceed 50m 164ft on standard CAT 5 cable For longer distances heavy gauge cable should be used CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video audio transmission but not for feeding the power at these distances For units which are connected via RJ 45 connectors make sure that the shield of the STP cable is connected to the metal casing of the connectors on both ends of the cable For units which are connected via terminal block connectors the shield of the STP cable must be connected to a ground terminal on the units at both ends use the ground terminal of the power supply connection if necessary For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50m separate power supplies should be connected to the receivers simultaneously Note The transmitter can supply power to the receiver but not visa versa 1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Defining the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 4 Defining the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Table 2 define the front panel of the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 29 TEER SELECTOR OFF VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO STATUS oopgpggggo g D CETT CI nS 0000000
40. annels for a single machine set as Machine 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex codes are used when the VP 8x8TP is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to number 2 Table 8 lists the Hex codes for switching video channels Table 8 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT 7 OUT8 IN 1 01 81 81 81 01 818281 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 01 81 86 81 01 81 87 81 01 81 888 2 01 82 81 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 84 81 01 82 85 81 01 82 86 81 01 82 87 81 01 82888 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 83 888 4 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 84888 5 01 85 81 81 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 6 01 86 81 81 01 86 82 81 01 86 83 81 01 86 84 81 01 86 85 81 01 86 86 81 01 86 87 81 01 86 88 8 7 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 87 888 8 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 88 8 Table 9 lists the Hex codes for switching audio channels Table 9 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Switching Audio Cha
41. ceiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver 1 The external IR receiver can be located up to 15m 49ft away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60m 196ft 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 mini connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm mini connector 8 Operating Multiple VP 8x8TP Units Remotely via RS 232 You can operate up to 16 VP 8x8TP units remotely via the RS 485 bus with control from a PC or serial controller equipped with an RS 232 interface To operate up to 16 VP 8x8TP units remotely via RS 485 see Figure 14 1 Connect the sources and acceptors to the VP 8x8TP see Section 6 1 2 Connect the RS 232 port of the first VP 8x8TP unit to the PC or serial controller 3 Connect the RS 485 port on the first VP 8x8TP to the RS 485 port on the second VP 8x8TP unit and so on see Section 6 2 connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the Machine number of the first VP 8x8TP to Machine number see Section 6 2 2 5 Set the other VP 8x8TP units to be Machine numbers between 2 and 16 6 On the first and last VP 8x8TP units set the RS 485 TERM Dipswitch ON terminating the RS 485 line at 120Q see Section 6 2 7 Onall other VP 8x8TP units set the RS 48
42. code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 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 eve
43. ecific installation of this product Howto 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 you 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 RESUL
44. firming a Switching Action To confirm a switching configuration change in the Confirm mode 1 Press an OUTPUT INPUT combination The corresponding 7 segment display flashes with the new value The TAKE button also flashes 2 Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding 7 segment display no longer flashes The TAKE button flashes To confirm several actions in the Confirm mode 1 Press each OUTPUT INPUT combination in sequence The corresponding 7 segment display flashes The TAKE button also flashes 2 Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions The corresponding 7 segment display no longer flashes The TAKE button lights 7 4 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 16 input output configuration setups using the eight OUTPUT buttons and the eight INPUT buttons on the front panel see Figure 12 9 2 3 3 1 1 D 3 E E EJ 8 Figure 12 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons 7 4 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 16 INPUT OUTPUT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored 3 Ifin the Confirm mode press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores the data at that reference 1 You can store and recall audio and video configurations and audi
45. gnals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 1 By pressing the RCL button followed by the INPUT OUTPUT buttons 2 Even when the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS 232 or RS 485 as well as via the Kramer RC IR3 infrared remote control transmitter 3 Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel 21 Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 7 6 1 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 display which change flash Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio follows the video 7 6 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option 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 7 Setting
46. ion Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Protocol DHCP automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to reference the specific unit Local Area Network LAN Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Media Access Control MAC A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an Address Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Transmission Control The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message Protocol Internet Protocol into appropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a communications TCP IP protocol in an intranet or an extranet 3 2 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair STP cable
47. is provided by your IT department 1 The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 13 Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 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 192 168 1 38 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 9 0 0 0 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 7 Click OK 6 4 1 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Switch or Router You can connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 8x8TP to the Ethernet port on a network hub switch or router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Once connected follow the steps in Section 6 4 1 1 6 4 2 Ethernet Port Configuration To configure the Ethernet port on the VP 8x8TP download the P3K Wizard software to your PC extract the files to a folder and install the software To configure the VP 8x8TP 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 1 Available from http www kramerelectronics com 14 KRAMER SI
48. king on the relevant link on the left hand side of the window 9 2 The Main Switching Matrix Page Kramer Electronics e CONFIGURATIONS a SS SY S EIE dx B 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 19 Main Switching Matrix Page 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser The main switching matrix page allows you to e Switch any audio video input to any all outputs independently see Section 9 2 1 e Set the audio to operate in AFV Audio Follow Video mode see Section 9 2 2 e Operate the unit in the Offline mode see Section 9 2 3 e Use presets to store and recall switching configurations see Section 9 2 4 e Lock or unlock the unit s front panel buttons see Section 9 2 5 9 2 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 switching matrix grid In 1 Out 4 Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 3 4 5 124 Figure 20 Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon In and Out 4 1 2 3 4 5 In appears indicating that the video channel is switched to Figure 21 Switching an Input to an Output 3 Repeat the above steps for each video and audio clicking the purp
49. le Audio button channel that you want to switch 27 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 9 2 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 Out Ou Out Out Out Out Out 1 2 5 6 7 8 1 102 Ra 22 3 Are you sure you want to switch to AFV mode All audio outs will set as video Figure 22 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 23 AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched All configuration changes now switch audio and video simultaneously 9 2 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 Offline mode 1 Click the red Offline button The button outline becomes dark 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 2 Click the required point in the switching matrix grid In 1 Out 5 The audio video indicator icon outline 9 in this example audio appears and the Take and Cancel buttons change from gray to dark blue I E D EA Ed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 in a
50. lied with the machine This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount the VP 8x8TP To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place 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 In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher This section includes e Connecting the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher see Section 6 1 e Connecting to the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher via RS 485 see Section 6 2 e Configuring the Ethernet Port see Section 6 4 e Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher see Section 6 5 e Setting the Switching Delay Time see Section 6 6 6 1 Connecting the VP 8x8TP 8x8 U
51. n for existent signal Parameters Description Preset commands Command Syntax Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT connections to preset Short form Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESUL T Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET Short form PDEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESUL 1 43 Kramer Protocol Preset commands Command Syntax Response Read video connections from saved preset PRST VID PRESE OU Short form PRESET oUT PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET N oU PRST VID PRESET IN 1 IN gt 2 Read audio connections from saved preset PRST AUD PRESET OUT Short form PAUD PRESE JOUT PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET IN gt OUT PRST AUD PRESET IN 2 Read saved presets list PRST LST Short form PLST PRST LST PRESET 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 c
52. n INPUT button to connect that input to all outputs 6 OFF Button Press an OUTPUT button and then the OFF button to disconnect the selected output from the input Press the ALL button and then the OFF button to disconnect all the outputs 7 VIDEO Button Press to modify video related Bri os Press VIDEO and AUDIO together to set the video 8 AUDIO Button Press to modify audio related switching delay actions 9 AFV button Press to make audio channels follow the video channels 10 AUDIO LEVEL Button Press to show the relative audio level on the STATUS display see Section 7 1 2 Select an input then use the and buttons to change the audio gain level 11 button Press to increase the audio input gain first press Audio Level and then select an input AUDIO LEVEL 12 button Press to decrease the audio input gain first press Audio Level and then select an input 13 STATUS 7 segment Display Displays either the input output configuration the audio gain setting or the firmware build and machine number see Section 7 1 2 14 STO Store Button Press STO followed by an INPUT OUTPUT button to store the setting Press STO and RCL 15 RCL Recall Button Press the RCL button to cause the together to set the corresponding input output button to RS 485 bus recall a setup from the non volatile machine number memory Press the RCL button again to implemen
53. n 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 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 49 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 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
54. neously with one touch of this button A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel The VP 8x8TP can be controlled 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 A Web browser over Ethernet The VP 8x8TP is dependable rugged and fits into one vertical space 1U of a standard 19 professional rack 1 For example C GM 5BM The complete list of Kramer cables is available at http www kramerelectronics com 2 In increments of 0 5sec Overview 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 8x8TP away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual Table 1 Terminology Used in this Manual Term Definition 802 3 The standard specification for Ethernet that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Dynamic Host Configurat
55. nnels 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT7 OUT8 IN 1 02 81 81 81 02 81 82 81 02 81 83 81 02 81 84 81 02 81 85 81 02 81 86 81 02 81 87 81 02 81 88 81 IN2 02 82 81 81 02 82 82 81 02 82 83 81 02 82 84 81 02 82 85 81 02 82 86 81 02 82 87 81 02 82 88 81 IN3 02 83 81 81 02 8382 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 INA 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 IN5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 10 lists the Hex codes for increasing or decreasing the audio input gain Table 10 VP 8x8TP Hex Codes for Increasing Decreasing the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN3 4 5 6 7 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
56. o compatible with Protocol 2000 39 Kramer Protocol 16 1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 16 1 1 or by sending protocol commands see Section 16 1 2 16 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 16 1 2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 send the following command e P2000 lt CR gt To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 send the following command e 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 The Windows based Kramer control software operates with Protocol 2000 If the VP 8x8TP is set to Protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to Protocol 2000 16 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 with default settings of 115200 baud data rate no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 16 2 1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id message Simple command commands string with only one command without addressing start body delimiter Command SP Parameter 1 Par
57. o gain data 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 7 4 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate INPUT OUTPUT button the button corresponding to the setup If in the Confirm mode that setup configuration flashes in the Status display together with the RCL button and the TAKE button and is 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 8x8TP to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it 7 5 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 8x8TP Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 8x8TP e Press and hold the LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is lit The front panel is locked Pressing a button has no effect other than to cause the LOCK button to flash To unlock the VP 8x8TP e Press and hold the lit LOCK button for more than two seconds until the LOCK button is no longer lit The front panel is unlocked 7 6 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio si
58. on see Section 7 2 2 e Status Display During Audio Level Setting see Section 7 2 3 7 2 1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On Immediately after the unit is turned on the status display shows the firmware build and machine number see Figure 9 Firmware Machine build Figure 9 Status Display Five Seconds After Turn On 7 2 2 Status Display During Normal Operation During normal operation the STATUS display shows which inputs are switched to which outputs an example is shown in Figure 10 STATUS OUTPUT 5 6 7 8 wi SOc 1504 input 8 is connected input 4 is connected to output 3 to output 8 Figure 10 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 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher see Section 7 6 1 the display is for both signal configurations 7 2 3 Status Display During Audio Level Setting During audio gain level setting the Status display indicates e Which channel number is selected in this example 3 e The current gain setting in 0 5dB increments The 0 5dB is indicated by the period following the 4 in this example 04 means 4 5 STATUS OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 d Hl INPUT 1 d Li i x Figure 11 Status Display Showing INPUT 3 Gain 4 5 To set the audio gain
59. onnections to preset 5 Recall Audio amp Video connections SPRCL 3CR PRST RCL 3 OKICRLF from preset 3 Show source of video output 2 from PRST VID 3 2 PRST VID 3 422 CRLF preset 3 Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE Short form LCK LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameters Description ILOCK MODE Front panel locking state or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Restart device RESET RESET OK Switch to Protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII Protocol like Protocol 3000 Audio parameters commands Command Syntax Response Set audio level in specific amplifier stage AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME RESULT 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGE AUD LVL STAGE Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Parameters Description St
60. otely You can operate the VP 8x8TP remotely via RS 232 RS 485 and or Ethernet using the Kramer K Router application If you are operating a standalone unit via RS 232 or the Ethernet configure the unit as Machine number 1 see Section 6 2 2 6 6 Setting the Switching Delay Time You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non genlocked sources by setting the delay time ranging from Osec to 3 5sec The factory default delay is 0 seconds To set the delay time 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 3 To exit the Delay mode press the TAKE front panel button 1 In increments of 0 5sec 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 7 Operating the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher This section includes e Switching Inputs and Output see Section 7 1 e The 7 segment Display Modes see Section 7 2 e Confirming Settings see Section 7 3 e Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations see Section 7 4 e Locking the Front Panel see Section 7 5 e Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option see Section 7 6 e Setting the Audio Input Gain see Section 7 7 e Using the IR Transmitter see Section 7 8 7 1 Switching Inputs and Outputs 7 1 4 Switching an Input to an Output To
61. p 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 b lue Select Select Preset 01 Preset 02 Preset 03 Preset 04 Preset 05 a Preset 06 Preset 07 Preset 08 Preset 09 Preset 10 af Preset 11 Preset 12 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 16 el vid Eu gt Figure 27 Selecting Preset 03 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 9 2 5 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 29 and make it active when you press the Take button see Section 9 2 3 n a 9 Bg ja EIE Figure 28 Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering To lock the front panel buttons e Click the padlock icon 9 Note Locking the front panel buttons does not disable remote operation of the unit via Ethernet RS 232 or RS 485 9 3 Audio Input Gain Control Page The Audio Gain page lets you set the gain for each of the inp
62. phics video and audio matrix switcher for high resolution video and stereo audio signals The VP 8x8TP is HDTV compatible and lets you route any combination of inputs and outputs over TP Twisted Pair cable to compatible TP receivers In particular the VP 8x8TP 8x8 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 Resolution up to UXGA 1600 x 1200 1080p Support for component video with suitable breakout cables 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 lights A delayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5sec for clean transitions seamless switching when switching between non genlocked sources DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options Eight stereo unbalanced audio input signals on 3 5mm mini jacks Eight RJ 45 STP UTP output connectors Over 100m 330ft transmission range between the switcher and the TP receiver Audio level control buttons for adjusting the signal level of each input 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 simulta
63. r 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your VP 8x8TP 8x8 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 Long range multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection The package includes the following items e VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher e K Router Windows based Kramer control software e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 3 4 e Power and this user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the steps for basic setup and operation 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 ww
64. 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 EDID Each input on the VP 8x8TP has a factory default EDID loaded see Section 14 The EDID for each input can be changed independently by uploading an EDID binary file to each input via the RS 232 port using Kramer EDID Designer software Firmware Upgrade 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 1 Available for download from http www kramerelectronics com 33 Firmware Upgrade 11 1 Wiring the TP RJ 45 Connectors This section defines the TP pinout using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors Note that the cable Ground shielding must be connected soldered to the connector shield EIA TIA 568B Figure 32 TP Pinout Wiring PIN Wire Color Orange White Green White a fee 5 6 s 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 12 Technical Specifications Technical specifications of the VP 8x8TP are shown in Table 3 Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VP 8x8T
65. s Machine Number The Machine number determines the position of a VP 8x8TP on the RS 485 bus when connecting multiple units Each VP 8x8TP must be set to a unique number To set the Machine number 1 Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously The 7 segment display shows the current machine number 2 Use the and buttons to set the Machine number as required 3 Press the TAKE button to exit the Machine number mode 6 3 Connecting to VP 8x8TP via the RS 232 Port You can connect to the VP 8x8TP via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC To connect to the VP 8x8TP via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC to the 3 pin terminal block on the VP 8x8TP pin 2 to TX pin 3 to RX pin 5 to GND 6 4 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port connect your PC to the VP 8x8TP via either the Ethernet port see Section 6 4 1 or via a serial port Once the machine is connected via either of these methods you can configure the Ethernet port 6 4 1 Connecting via the Ethernet Port You can connect to the VP 8x8TP via the Ethernet port in either of the following ways e Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 1 e Connection via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable see Section 6 4 1 2 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting and Configuring the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 6 4 1 1 Connecting the Ethernet Port
66. 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 47 Kramer Protocol 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override MA4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a 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 14 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output which 2 which is to be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO S
67. t the new status 16 TAKE Button Press TAKE to toggle between the Confirm mode and the At Once mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in Confirm mode press the TAKE button to implement a pending configuration 17 LOCK Button Press and hold to toggle locking of the front panel buttons From 1 to 8 2 For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 3 The VIDEO button lights when in breakaway mode and actions relate to video 4 See Section 8 5 The AUDIO button lights when in breakaway mode and actions relate to audio 6 In the case where the Audio Level button was pressed and the audio level is shown on the Status 7 segment Status Display 7 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 8 See Section 6 2 2 9 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button lights Defining the VP 8x8TP 8x8 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Feature Function 18 VIDEO INPUT 15 HD F Connect to the video sources from 1 to 8 UXGA Connectors 19 OUT RJ 45 Connectors Connect to TP receivers from 1 to 8 for example TP 122 20 AUDIO INPUT 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio sources from 1 to 8 Jacks 21 FACTORY RESET Button Press and hold while powering up the unit to reset the audio switching EDID and Ethernet settings to their factory default values see Table 4
68. tandard Additional descriptors P 9 erred timi ng Native preferred timing Modeline VP 8X8TP KRM KRM0808 2 2009 ISO week 10 1 3 Analog 0 700 0 000 0 7 Vp p Separate Composite Sync on green RGB color 360 x 290 mm 18 2 in Standby Suspend Active off Sleep None Not supported sRGB 2 0 Rx 0 611 Ry 0 329 Gx 0 312 Gy 0 559 Bx 0 148 By 0 131 Wx 0 320 Wy 0 336 None Not available Not supported None Yes 1024x768p at 60Hz 4 3 1024x768 65 000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 hsync vsync 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Default EDID Detailed timing 1 1280x800p at 60Hz 1 1 Modeline 1280x800 71 000 1280 1328 1360 1440 800 803 809 823 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz 640 x 480p at 67Hz 640 x 480p at 72Hz 640 x 480p at 75Hz 800 x 600p at 56Hz 800 x 600p at 60Hz 800 x 600p at 72Hz 800 x 600p at 75Hz 024 x 768p at 60Hz 024 x 768p at 70Hz 024 x 768p at 75Hz 280 x 1024p at 75Hz 280 x 1024p at 60Hz 280 x 960p at 60Hz 400 x 1050p at 60Hz 440 x 900p at 60Hz 600 x 1200p at 60Hz Report information Date generated 11 15 2010 Software revision 2 43 0 822 Operating system 5 1 2600 2 Service Pack 3 Raw data 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 2E 4D 08 08 02 00 00 00 0A 13 01 03 6E 24 1D 64 EE 9C 20 9C 54 4F 8F 26 21 52 56 3F CF 00 81 80 81 40 90 40 95 00 A9 40 D1 00 D1 C0 01 01 64 19 00 40 41 00 26 30 18 88 36 00 30 E4 1
69. 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 9 89 81 81 To set MIX mode send hex codes 2A 81 84 81 and then send HEX codes 6 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 0 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 0 87 85 81 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY 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
70. 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 41 Kramer Protocol Backward support Design note Transparent support 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 12 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 Version Software Version Switcher actions Audio video channel has switched AFV mode AV IN gt OUT Video channel has switched Breakaway mode VID Audio channel has switched Breakaway mode AUD N gt OUT Result codes errors Syntax No error Command running succeeded COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors Syntax Error ERR001 Command not av
71. ut channels independently Kramer Electronics co ES le CONFIGURATIONS Figure 29 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 31 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser Input Gain Figure 30 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 9 4 The Configuration Page The Configuration page lets you edit the IP related settings and only view the others Editable fields have a white background Kramer Electronics VP 8X8TP Name KRAMER_0000 AUDIO GAIN pose Model 8 8 Serial Number 0 Firmware version 00 09 00 2983 Address 00 20 42 86 27 31 IP Address 172 016 008 052 DHCP o Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Cancel Figure 31 Configuration Page The following 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 e Serial Number 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY EDID 10 11 e Firmware Version e MAC Address To edit the IP related settings 1 Edit the
72. via a network to the VP 8x8TP and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number for the default IP address see Table 2 or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name http 192 168 1 39 Figure 16 Entering the IP Number the Address Bar The 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 17 The Loading Page The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears 25 Operating the VP 8x8TP Remotely via your Web Browser 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 Qu The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only tion run if you trust the origin of the application More Information Figure 18 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 19 There are three remote operation Web pages e Main switching matrix see Section 9 2 e Audio gain control see Section 9 3 e Configuration see Section 9 4 Select a page by clic
73. w 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 http www kramerelectronics com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is available at http www kramerelectronics com 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 om pogge Connect the outputs Optional Connect a controller To any TP 12x receiver family product DAT Player Computer Graphics Source 1 Computer Graphics Source 8 Laptop Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Operate the machine see section 7 Use the SELECTOR buttons to switch the inputs to the outputs ALL Connect a selected input to VIDEO Switching relates to the video signal all the outputs OFF disconnect AUDIO Switching relates to the audio signal an output from an input AFV Audio follows video when switching Read the status and the relative audio level on the 7 segment display Press STO and Press VIDEO and Press TAKE to RCL together to AUDIO together to implement a sequence set the unit set the DELAY time of key strokes Operate via the front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 and or the Ethernet KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview Overview The VP 8x8TP is a high performance 8x8 computer gra

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