Kramer Electronics VP-4X4K video switch
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1. 2 4x4K Kramer Protocol Basic Routing Commands Command Syntax Response Read audio AUD OUT Nouy connection Short form A AUD Parameter Description IN Input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters OUT Output number or for all outputs Examples Switch Video and Audio input 3 to HAV 3 gt 7 AV 3 gt 7 OKICRLF output 7 Switch Video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4 CRI VID 2 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in 6 VID 4 gt 2 CR 6 VID 4 gt 2 OKICRLF machine number 6 Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4 AV 0 gt 4 CR AV 0 gt 4 OKICRLF Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs V 3 gt CR VID 3 gt OKICRLF Chaining Multiple AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 82 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 82 gt 3 A AV 1 gt OKICRLF commands 0 gt 1 V CR VID 1 gt 2 3 gt 4 OKICRLF First switch all Audio and video outputs from VID 82 gt 3 ERR CRLF input 1 Then switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output 2 video input and disconnect video output 2 Then switch audio input 3 to output 2 Then disconnect audio output 1 Then get status of all links assume this is 4x4 matrix Commands processing start after entering ICR response will sent for each command after processing it2. Communication Parameters VP 4x4K communication parameters are listed here EDID EDID data is passed between Input 1 and Output 1 RS 232 Stop Bits Party None Pare None Command Format HEX Command ASCII Format Example Output 1 to 0x01 0x81 0x81 Example Output AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Input 1 0x81 1 to Input 1 Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 Command P2000 lt CR gt 0x81 Front Panel Press and hold Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 1 and Output 3 Output 2 simultaneously simultaneously Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button TCP Port 5000 located on the rear panel of the unit UDP Port 50000 VP 4x4K Communication Parameters 10 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 UXGA on 15 pin HD connectors 4 unbalanced audio stereo signals on 3 5mm mini plug connectors OUTPUTS 4 UXGA on 15 pin HD connectors 4 balanced audio stereo signals on 5 pin terminal block connectors MAX OUTPUT Video 2 2Vpp Audio gt 15Vpp LEVEL BANDWIDTH 3dB Video 400MHz Audio 19kHz DIFF GAIN 0 07 DIFF PHASE 0 03 Deg K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO Video 73 5dB 5MHz Audio 76dB unweighted CROSSTALK all Video 48dB 5MHz Audio 54dB 1MHz hostile CONTROLS Input output selector AFV VID AUD STO LOCK RCL TAKE DELAY MACH RS
3. The next table lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain Increase Decrease the Audio Output Gain OUT 1 010i wy o 0 me OUT 4 18818081 18828081 18838081 18848081 18818181 18828181 18838181 18848181 The next table lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain Before sending the any of these codes the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent Set the Audio Output Gain OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 Level Rel 16 81 80 81 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 Mute 1681 8E 81 16828E 81 16838E 81 16848E 81 100dB Mute 16 81 CO 81 16 82CO 81 16 83 CO 81 16 84 CO 81 50dB 16 81 F2 81 16 82 F2 81 16 83 F2 81 16 84 F2 81 16 81 FF 81 16 82 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 13dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 41 13 13 1 13 1 1 13 1 2 Kramer Protocol Section 13 1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 Section 13 2 defines Protocol 3000 Section 13 3 defines Protocol 2000 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 By default the VP 4x4K is set to Kramer s Protocol 3000 but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 13 1 1 or by se
4. AUD 0 gt 1 OK CRLF V 1 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 CRLF Signal Status Commands Command sya Response Change signal SIGNAL INPUT STATUSI status Get signal status Get signal status status SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUT O SIGNAL INPUT STATUSI Parameters Description INPUT Input number for all STATUS Signal state O or off for not existent signal 1 or on for existent signal Preset Commands Command Synta Response Store current PRST STO PRESET PRST STO PRESET RESULT connections to Short form PSTO PRESET preset VP 4x4K Kramer Protocol 47 Preset Commands Recall saved PRST RCL PRESET PRST RCL PRESET RESULT preset Short form PRCL PRESET Delete saved PRST DEL PRESET PRST DEL PRESET RESULT preset Short form PDEL PRESET Read video PRST VID PRESET OUT PRST VID PRESET connections from Short form PVID PRESET saved presel PRST VID PRESET PRST VID PRESET N Read audio PRST AUD PRESET JOUTI PRST AUD PRESET connections from Short form PAUD PRESET saved preset PRST AUD PRESET PRST AUD PRESET g Read saved PRST LST PRST LST PRESET PRESET presets list Short form PLST Parameters Description P
5. HOOO OG Fa Connect a selected input to ALL the AFV Audio follows video when switching outputs disconnect an output OFF VID Switching relates to the video signal sfo Lock Al GAIN from an input AUD Switching relates to the audio signal Read the status on the 7 segment display N g Operate via the front panel buttons RS 232 RS 485 and the Ethernet Contents 1 2 2 1 3 3 1 13 1 13 2 13 3 Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Overview Defining the VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP 4x4K Connecting the VP 4x4K Rear Panel Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connecting to the VP 4x4K via RS 232 Cascading Machines Configuring the Ethernet Port DIP switch Settings Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher Displaying Unit Characteristics Adjusting the Audio Gain Setting the Switching Delay Time Setting the Machine Number Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option Switching OUT IN Combinations Confirming Settings Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations Locking the Front Panel Flash Memory Upgrade Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Connecting to the VP 4x4K via your Browser The VP 4x4K Switching Matrix Page Audio Gain Page The CONFIGURATIONS Page Communication Parameters Technical Specifications Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communicat
6. water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal orinstallation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removalor installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including
7. 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 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or defined DETECTED Input 1 for checking if input is valid 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or 1 invalid instruction OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 24 whose parameter is to be set 0 all 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO Equal to input output number 0 increase output 2 PARAMETER whose parameter is to be 1 decrease output 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 25 REQUEST AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output number 0 6 24 whose parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output INSTRUCTIONS 22 25 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 Kramer Protocol 3000 19 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 di
8. 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 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes
9. 485 RS 232 REMOTE IR COUPLING Video DC Audio AC AUDIO THD 0 065 1kHz NOISE AUDIO 2nd 0 002 1kHz HARMONIC POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 18VA max DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable VP 4x4K Technical Specifications 11 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 The next two tables list the ASCII codes that switch an input to an output for a single VP 4x4K machine For detailed information see Section 13 2 VP 4x4K Video Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 V 1 gt 1 C V 1 gt 2 C V 1 gt 3 C V 1 gt 4 C V 3 gt 1 C V 3 gt 2 C V 3 gt 3 C V 3 gt 4 C V 4 gt 1 C V 4 gt 2 C V 4 gt 3 C V 4 gt 4 C VP 4x4K Audio Signal Codes OUT 1 OUT 2 010 me OUT 4 CR CR CR CR CRI CRI CRI CRI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI RI A 3 gt 1 A 3 gt 2 A 3 gt 3 A 3 gt 4 A 4 gt 1 A 4 gt 2 A 4 gt 3 A 4 gt 4 The following table lists the codes that set the audio input gain For detailed information see Section 13 2 VP 4x4K Audio Input Gain Codes INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT X Level Rel AUD LVL 1 1 100 CR AUD LVL 1 2 100 CR AUD LVL 1 X 100 CR 100dB Mute AUD LVL 1 1 50 CR AUD LVL 1 2 50 CR paa
10. 80 80 81 and then send HEX code 16 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 VP 4x4K Kramer Protocol 55 LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATIS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire
11. change or Cancel You can repeat steps 2 and 3 several times To confirm several actions select several switching points and then press TAKE 4 Click the Online button to exit the Confirm mode If you click the Online button before you click the TAKE button the following warning appears Microsoft Internet Explorer jJ This operation will cancel all changes made since pressing the Take button Do you want to proceed Cancel Figure 19 Exiting Offline Warning 8 2 3 Store and Recall Setups To store a matrix configuration 1 From the Preset drop down list select a preset for example Preset 07 Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background presets with no configuration have a white background When selecting a preset the Store button changes from gray to dark blue VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 3 VP 4X4K AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS Ee e Preset 01 Preset 02 Preset 03 Preset 04 Preset 05 Preset 06 Preset 07 2 Preset 08 in Preset 09 Preset 10 Figure 20 Selecting a preset 2 Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 7 3 Make sure the matrix is set to the desired configuration If not set it as required 4 Click Store The following window appears Message from webpage j Are you sure you want save this state at preset 7 Cancel Figure 21 Save Preset Message 5 Click
12. override M4 MO 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 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION INPUT DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output 2 which is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio output 2 which is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 23 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 23 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is requested 6 REQUEST STATUS OF AN Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 AUDIO OUTPUT status is requested 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0
13. switching delay time 2 Use the and front panel buttons to set the delay time as required 6 4 6 5 To confirm and exit the DELAY mode press the either the AUD VID or AFV button the display shows the inputs switched to the outputs If not confirmed this command times out after 20 seconds Setting the Machine Number The MACH machine number determines the position of a VP 4x4K unit when cascading units To set the MACH do the following 1 Press the front panel buttons RCL and TAKE simultaneously to access the MACH mode The 7 segment display shows the current machine number 2 Use the and front panel buttons to set the machine number as required To confirm and exit the MACH mode press either the AUD VID or AFV buttons If not confirmed this command times out after 20 seconds Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations and status indicators relate to both the video and the audio channels or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently If the audio differs from the video then the TAKE button flashes Also the audio outputs which will be changed flashes in the status 7 segment display Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification The audio will follow the video If not confirmed this command times out after 20 seconds and the 7
14. the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC andCE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power m supply before opening and servicing
15. toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode the TAKE button does not illuminate to the CONFIRM mode the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back to the AT ONCE mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates 6 7 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The corresponding 7 segment display flashes 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 illuminates To confirm several actions in CONFIRM mode do the following 1 Press each OUT IN 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 illuminates 6 8 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations You can store and recall up to eight input output setups using the four SELECTOR IN and the four SELECTOR OUT buttons as Figure 11 illustrates For example setup 2 is stored and can be recalled in OUT 1 and setup 7 is stored in IN 3 The 8 inp
16. 1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 CR Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Tsee O messe Device long response Echoing commana Start Address Body Delimiter optional I Sender_id command SP param1 param2 result CRI Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 Ox0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 Kramer Protocol 13 2 2 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For machine response Device address Optional when directly connected to the device K NET Device ID or MACHINE NUMBER followed by ex 02 CRLF Query sign follows some commands to define a query request All outputs sign defines all outputs Mes
17. 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 c3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 i e request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 i e 16 outputs 4K Kramer Protocol NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 24 Further information needed in instructions 22 and 25 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of output 9 send hex codes 2A 81 80 81 and then send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 To set input gain change mode send hex codes 2A
18. A single click will increase decrease the audio gain by 0 5 units double click to increase decrease the gain by 1 unit The Help Box In this page you can control the audio gain of the channels The CONFIGURATIONS Page The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others see Figure 25 The model name serial number firmware version and MAC address To change the configuration definitions 1 Click CONFIGURATIONS The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appears VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 2 Change the definitions as required 3 Click the Submit button to apply changes or Cancel to cancel changes A window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings 4 Click Yes A window appears announcing that the configuration has been successfully changed 5 Click OK 6 Ifthe IP number had been changed close the browser and reload the Web page Kramer Electronics vr o Name KRAMER _7564 AUDIO GAIN conricurations Mode eas Serial Number 48957487564 Firmware version 00 09 00 2855 MAC Address 46 fe 56 46 78 78 IP Address 172 016 008 051 DHCP o rai Gateway 000 000 000 000 KA f Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Figure 25 CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page The Help Box This page lets you view and set the device configuration VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Ea 9
19. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGAS Audio Matrix Switcher P N 2900 000386 Rev 6 VP 4x4K Quick Start Guide This page guides you through a basic installation and first time use of your VP 4x4K For more detailed information see the VP 4x4K User Manual You can download the latest manual at http www kramerelectronics com Step 1 Check what s in the box VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio 1 User Manual Matrix Switcher Windows based Kramer control software 1 Power cord Windows based Ethernet Configuration 1 Set of rack ears software 4 Rubber feet A Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control 1 Quick Start sheet Transmitter with batteries and user manual Step 2 Install the VP 4x4K Mount the machine in a rack using the included rack ears or attach the rubber feet and place on a table Step 3 Connect the inputs and outputs Displays Balanced Stereo Ethernet Computer Daisy Chain 1 4 Amplifiers 1 4 Controller Controller Devices Step 4 Connect the power Connect the power cord to the VP 4x4K and plug it into the mains electricity Step 5 Operate the VP 4x4K Set the parameters using the OSD and the front panel buttons Use the SELECTOR buttons to ane anlar STO and LOCK ee the front Oan or decrease switch the me to the outputs ane anlar set the DELAY time ee Oan AUDIO GAIN SELECTOR E o a Eo a Store STO and VD AUD recall RCL the 7 RGL Take
20. L buttons flash 2 Press the appropriate SELECTOR button This erases that specific input output configuration from the memory leaving it empty and available Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration without deleting it first replaces the previous configuration 6 9 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the front panel lock your VP 4x4K Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VP 4x4K e Press the LOCK button for more than 2 seconds The LOCK button illuminates freezing the front panel controls Pressing a button will have no effect except to cause the LOCK button to flash a warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel Nevertheless even though the front panel is locked you can still operate your PC control software To unlock the VP 4x4K e Press the illuminating LOCK button for more than 2 seconds The VP 4x4K unlocks and the LOCK button no longer illuminates 7 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP4x4K uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com VP 4x4K Flash Memory Upgrade 8 1 VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can remotely operate the VP 4x4K using a Web browser via the Ethernet conne
21. NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO T 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 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 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching i e 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 i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number
22. OK The new In Out configuration is stored in Preset 07 To recall a preset configuration 1 Select the desired preset number from the Preset drop down list for example Preset 03 When selecting a preset that contains a configuration the Recall button changes from gray to dark blue K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 2 Click and hold the Preview button to view the selected Preset and then release 3 Click Recall The following window appears Message from webpage 2 j Bre you sure you want load preset 3 i Cancel Figure 22 Load Preset Message 4 Click OK The new In Out configuration takes effect You can recall a preset configuration in the Confirm mode by repeating the above procedure in the Offline state The recalled configuration will become active when you press the Take button Figure 23 Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 8 3 8 4 The Help Box This is the main panel window In this window you can control the channels Audio Gain Page The Audio gain screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and output channels Kramer Electronics VP 4X4K AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS o o HIA Figure 24 Audio Gain Page To change an input or output gain select the channel number then click and hold the or buttons to increase or decrease the gain respectively
23. RESET Preset number IOUT Output in preset to show for for all Examples Store current Audio amp Video PRST STR 5 CR PRST STR 5 OK CRLF connections to preset 5 Recall Audio amp Video PRCL 3 CRI PRST RCL 3 OK CRLF connections from preset 3 Show source of video output PRST VID 3 2 CR PRST VID 3 4 gt 2 CRLFI 2 from preset 3 Operation Commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Short form LCK LOCK MODE Get front panel locking state LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE Parameters Description LOCK MODE Front panel locking state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Restart device RESET RESET OK Switch to Protocol 2000 P2000 P2000 OK Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII protocol like Protocol 3000 Audio Parameter Commands Set audio level in specific AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL ISTAGE CHANNEL amplifier stage OLUME RESULT Short form ADL STAGE CHANNEL VOLUME Read audio volume level AUD LVL STAGEJ CHANNEL AUD LVL STAGE CHANNEL Short form ADL STAGE OLUME Mute audio output MUTE CHANNEL MUTE MUTE CHANNEL MUTE MODE MODE Parameter De
24. ase the volume respectively and then the number of that output ea VP 4x4K Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher 6 3 1 Press the AUDIO GAIN button on the front panel 2 Press a SELECTOR OUT button to select the output for which you want to increase or decrease the gain 3 Press the or buttons on the front panel to increase or decrease the gain respectively To set the audio input gain do the following 1 Press and hold the SELECTOR IN button for which you want to increase or decrease the gain 2 Press the or buttons on the front panel to increase or decrease the gain respectively To exit the audio gain function press any of the control buttons If unused this command times out after 20 seconds You can use the RC IR3 remote controller to adjust the output volume To adjust the volume of an output press the VOL key to increase or decrease the volume respectively and then the number of that output 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 in increments of 0 5sec via the DELAY DIP switches The VP 4x4K is shipped its factory default state with no delay that is the DELAY is set to Osec To set the delay time do the following 1 Press the STO and LOCK front panel buttons simultaneously to access the DELAY mode The 7 segment display shows the current
25. 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 even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 i e request VIS setting with INPUT set as 126dec would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 i e VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value
26. cted via a serial port 3 Click OK The P3K Wizard window appears 5 5 4 5 6 Fle Help Disconnected Device Properties Figure 9 Device Properties Screen 4 If required make changes and press Set If not click Close Control via the Ethernet Port If you were connected via the serial port you need to connect to the master unit Mach No 1 via the Ethernet as described in Section 5 4 DIP switch Settings The VP 4x4K includes two DIP switches as Figure 10 defines Only one of the DIP switches is configured EE orr Lu RS 48 ON Figure 10 VP 4x4K DIP Switches Function Description RS 485 ON for RS 485 line termination with 1209 TERM OFF for no RS 485 line termination When cascading machines set this DIP switch to ON for the first and last units only otherwise set it to OFF 6 Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher This section describes how to operate the VP 4x4K It explains how to Use the 7 segment display see Section 6 1 Adjust the audio gain see Section 6 2 Set the switching delay time see Section 6 3 Set the machine number see Section 6 4 Choose the audio follow video or the break option see Section 6 5 Switch OUT IN combinations see Section 6 6 Confirm settings see Section 6 7 Store and recall input output configurations see Section 6 8 Lock the front panel buttons see Section 6 9 6 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics The 7 segmen
27. ction see Section 8 1 To be able to do so you must use a supported Web browser Microsoft V6 0 and higher Chrome or Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed correctly and running browse to http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 12 or failure message Your Java is working Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 12 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable JavaScript in your browser Connecting to the VP 4x4K via your Browser Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 4x4K and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser zr 2 Enter the unit s IP number or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and can be changed by the system integrator http 192 168 1 39 Figure 13 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar The following window appears In rramar web ute D O toe me twe KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd Kramer Electronics Ee PEES 2009 www iramereectroncs com Figure 14 Loading the Embedded Web Pages Check that Java and JavaScr
28. e appropriate 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e 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 e Position your Kramer VP 4x4K away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Solel VP 4x4K Getting Started Overview The VP 4x4K is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for computer graphics up to and exceeding UXGA signals and balanced stereo audio signals The VP 4x4K lets you simultaneously route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the four outputs In addition the VP 4x4K features A video bandwidth of 400MHz that ensures transparent UXGA performance DC coupled inputs and outputs A selectable delayed switching mode ranging from 0 to 3 5sec in increments of 0 5sec for clean transitions seamless switching when switching between non genlocked sources Audio gain control for the inputs and the outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options Storing and recalling setup options A TAKE button for precise switch control that lets you execute multiple switches all at once A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel The ability to automatically detect connected input signals the respective button illuminates in gree
29. e or for network using with DNS feature on IMACHINE_NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from serial number Set machine id MACH NUM MACHINE_NUMBER MACH NUM OLD_ MACHINE_NUMBERI number NEW_MACHINE_NUMBER RESULT Response will send after machine number has been changed So the replay with header will be INEW_MACHINE_NUMBER MACH NUM OLD_MACHINE_NUMBER NEW_MACHINE_ NUMBER OK Network Setting Commands Set IP Address NET IP IP_ADDRESS NET IP IP_ADDRESSj RESULT NTIP Read IP Address NET IP NET IP IP_ADDRESS NTIP Read MAC Address NET MAC NET MAC MAC_ADDRESS NTMC Set subnet mask NET MASK SUBNET_MASK NET MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT NTMSK Read subnetmask NET MASK NET MASK SUBNET_MASK Set gateway address NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS IGATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULTI NTGT Read subnet mask NET GATE NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS NTGT Set DHCP mode NET DHCP DHCP_MODE NET DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT NTDH Read subnet mask NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP_MODE NTDH IDHCP_MODE 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above Change protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL ethernet port ETHP RESULT Read protoc
30. e response is sent for every command in the chain Maximum String Length 64 characters Backward Support Protocol 2000 is transparently supported by Protocol 3000 You can switch between protocols using a switch protocol command from either platform Kramer Protocol 13 2 8 Instruction Codes Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Help Commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking CR OKCRLF Device Initiated Messages Kramer Electronics LTD Device Model Version Software Version Switcher Actions Result Codes Errors Syntax Protocol Errors Unauthorized access running command without the match ERR004 login Basic Routing Commands Switch audio amp AV INp OuUT N gt OUT AV INP OUT IN gt OUT RESULT video Switch video only VID N gt OUT IN gt OUT VID iN gt OUT IN gt OUT RESULT Short form V IM gt OUT IN gt 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 N gt OUT AUD RESULT Short form A IN gt OUT N gt OU7 Note When AFV mode is active this command will switch also video Read video VID connection Short form V VID
31. fter connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using B9 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items M E Client for Microsoft Networks M Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M 8 QoS Packet Scheduler M 3 Intenet Protocol TCP IP Install Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected V Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7 7 Click OK VP 4x4K Connecting the VP 4x4K nB 5 5 2 5 5 3 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 app
32. gits 13 2 audio machine name 3 video software version 4 audio software version 1 Request first suffix 2 Request second suffix 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION
33. ion Protocol 3000 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol Switching Protocols Kramer Protocol 3000 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting the VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Local Area Connection Properties Window Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Connect Screen Device Properties Screen Figure 10 VP 4x4K DIP Switches Figure 11 SELECTOR Buttons Figure 12 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 13 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Figure 14 Loading the Embedded Web Pages Figure 15 First Time Security Warning Figure 16 VP 4x4K Embedded Web Page Figure 17 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 18 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 19 Exiting Offline Warning Figure 20 Selecting a preset Figure 21 Save Preset Message Figure 22 Load Preset Message Figure 23 Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode Figure 24 Audio Gain Page Figure 25 CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 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 pre
34. ipt is enabled in your browser The following window appears Warning Security x 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 More Information The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 15 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The VP 4x4K switching control page is displayed see Figure 16 VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages The Web embedded screens let you control the VP 4x4K via the Ethernet The menu appears on the left side of the screen There are three remote operation Web pages e The switching matrix see Section 8 2 e Audio gain control see Section 8 3 e Configuration see Section 8 4 A help box is available for each screen when clicking the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen 8 2 The VP 4x4K Switching Matrix Page The VP 4x4K switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the eight outputs by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively Kramer Electronics Vvet VP 4X4K CONFIGURATIONS Out Out Ou Out 1 2 4 In 1 In Figure 16 VP 4x4K Embedded Web Page You can perform the following operations via this Web page e Operate in the AFV mode or switch
35. just the audio input or output gain see Section 6 2 Press to decrease the numerical value By pressing the or buttons continuously you can speed up their response For step by step response press and release these buttons as many times as needed Gain switching delay time and machine number e Feature Function Press to increase the numerical value 16 STATUS 7 segment Displays the selected input switched to the output Display marked above each input Also displays the number of IN and OUT ports the firmware version number the MACHINE and the audio gain level Refer to Section 6 1 17 INPUT 15 pin HD Connect to the video sources from 1 to 4 Connectors 18 OUTPUT 15 pin HD Connect to the acceptors from 1 to 4 Connectors 19 AUDIO INPUTS 3 5mm Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio sources from Mini Plug Connectors 1 to 4 20 AUDIO OUTPUTS Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptors from Terminal block connectors 1 to 4 21 PROGRAM Button Not used for technical staff use only 22 Ethernet Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 23 Factory Reset Button Press to reset to the factory default definitions IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 UDP port 50000 TCP port 5000 Protocol 3000 commands All 8 Presets deleted All audio channels set to 0dB Machine name the last four digits of the machine s serial
36. l be 5 Connecting the VP 4x4K Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 4x4K After connecting your VP 4x4K connect its power and then switch on the power to each device This section describes how to Connect the VP 4x4K rear panel see Section 5 1 Connect a balanced unbalanced stereo audio output see Section 5 2 Connect the stereo audio output see Section 5 3 Connect several VP 4x4K machines see Section 5 4 Connect to the Ethernet see Section 5 5 Set the DIP switches see Section 5 6 5 1 Connecting the VP 4x4K Rear Panel To connect the VP 4x4K as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect up to four computer graphics video sources to the 15 pin HD INPUT connectors from INPUT 1 to INPUT 4 Connect up to four unbalanced stereo audio sources for example the audio source of the computer to the AUDIO INPUT 3 5mm mini plug connectors from 1 to 4 Alternatively you can connect a separate audio source as shown for input 1 in Figure 2 or no source at all Connect the four 15 pin HD OUTPUT connectors to up to four computer graphics video acceptors for example displays Connect the four AUDIO OUTPUT terminal block connectors to up to four balanced stereo audio acceptors for example balanced stereo audio amplifiers with speakers See Section 5 2 Set the DIP switches see Section 5 6 6 As an option you can connect a PC a
37. l AUD LVL 1 X 50 CR 50dB AUD LVL 1 X O CR 0dB AUD LVL 1 X 20 CRI 20dB Max AUD LVL 1 1 O CR AUD LVL 1 2 O CRI AUD LVL 1 1 20 CR AUD LVL 1 2 20 CRI Where X is the input number from 1 8 For example for channel 3 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 1 3 50 CR Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 The following table lists the codes that set the audio output gain For detailed information see Section 13 2 VP 4x4K Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT X AUD LVL 2 1 100 AUD LVL 2 2 100 g AUD LVL 2 X 100 AUD LVL 2 1 0 e LVL 2 2 0 sai ane LVL 2 X 0 AUD LVL 2 1 13 CR AUD LVL 2 2 a a AUD LVL 2 X 13 CR ae Max Where X is the output number from 1 8 For example for channel 3 and relative level 50dB AUD LVL 2 3 50 CR gt il Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 3000 12 Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The hex codes listed in this section are used to set video channels for a single machine set as Machine 1 connected via either RS 232 or Ethernet Similar hex codes are used when the VP 4x4K is connected via RS 485 and the machine is set to n
38. n Our innovative integrated sync processing KRISP technology that lets you achieve a sharp stable image when the sync level is too low by restoring the sync signal waveform Control the VP 4x4K using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer RC IR3 infrared remote control transmitter The Ethernet Defining the VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher 3 1 This section defines the VP 4x4K eeu OQ e z t SLN NI OIGNY v LNANI ZANAN EIIN Tindino EINNI TIANI YBYOIMS XIEN OIPNY VOXN rxy Figure 1 VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher VP 4x4K Overview Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 IR Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED SELECTOR OUT Select the output to which the input is switched Buttons IN Select the input to switch to the output When a signal is detected the input button illuminates in green The SELECTOR IN and OUT buttons also store recall the input output configurations see Section 6 8 ALL Button Pressing ALL before pressing an input button connects that input to all outputs For example press ALL and then Input button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 5 OFF Button Pressing OFF after pressing an output b
39. nd or controller to the RS 232 port see Section 5 3 the RS 485 port see Section 5 4 and the Ethernet see Section 5 5 7 Connect the power cord Computer Graphics Source 1 eee Display1 Display 4 Computer Balanced Stereo es Balanced Stereo Graphics Source 4 Audio Amplifier 1 Audio Amplifier 4 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher VP 4x4K Connecting the VP 4x4K oo 5 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 3 illustrates how to connect a balanced stereo audio connection L L G R R Figure 3 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 4 illustrates how to connect an unbalanced stereo audio connection Figure 4 Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 5 3 Connecting to the VP 4x4K via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 4x4K via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required e Toconnect to the VP 4x4K via RS 232 connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 4x4K unit via a 9 wire straight cable pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 pin 5 to pin 5 to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 10 VP 4x4K Connecting the VP 4x4K 5 4 Cascading Machines You can cascade up to 16 VP 4x4K units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade 16 individual VP 4x4K units via RS 485 as illustrated in the example in Figure 5 do the following 1 Con
40. nd the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the ee proper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When through each of the four holes in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply e In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular Power attention to situations where electricity is e lf you are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord isnot adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for NOt 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com 4 p L ae Installing in a Rack ei feh
41. nding protocol commands see Section 13 1 2 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 2 buttons for a few seconds The display shows 2000 To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 press and hold the OUT 1 and OUT 3 buttons for a few seconds The display shows 3000 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 not as part of a switching operation operates with Protocol 2000 If the VP 4x4K is set to Protocol 3000 it is automatically switched to Protocol 2000 4x4K Kramer Protoco 13 2 13 2 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal Application Communication parameters are data rate 115200 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Simple command commands string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 Command string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command_
42. nect the sources and acceptors see Section 5 1 2 Connect the RS 232 port of the first VP 4x4K unit to a PC 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VP 4x4K unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 4x4K unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the first VP 4x4K unit as Machine 1 and the following VP 4x4K units as Machine 2 to Machine 16 see Section 6 4 5 On the first and last VP 4x4K units set the RS 485 TERM DIP switch to ON terminating the RS 485 line at 120Q see Section 5 6 and set this DIP switch to OFF on the other VP 4x4K units 5 5 5 5 1 RS 485 PINOUT Machine 1 Master OFF ON Machine 2 OFF ON Machine 16 OFF ON Figure 5 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port you have to connect your PC to the VP 4x4K either via the Ethernet or via a serial port see Section 5 3 Once the machine is connected you can configure the Ethernet port Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors VP 4x4K factory default IP Address of the VP 4x4K during the initial configuration The default IP address is 192 168 1 39 i This type of connection is recommended for identification of the A
43. number DHCP disabled Turn the POWER switch OFF and then ON again while pressing the Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions RS 485 TERM DIP switch DIP 1 is for RS 485 Termination DIP 2 is not used 25 RS 485 Terminal Block Pins B and A are for RS 485 Pin G Ground may be connected to the shield of the cable if desired RS 232 9 pin D sub Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller Connector Power Connector with AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Fuse VP 4x4K Overview 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F screws from each side of the STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F machine 3 on each side and HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating 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 arou
44. ol ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL 50 VP 4x4K Kramer Protocol Network Setting Commands Fethemetpot TETH OO OOOO D PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT ethernet port to enter Protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Advanced Switching Commands Command Response Set audio follow video mode AFV AFV MODE AFV AFV MODE RESULT Note This command effect device front panel mode and AUD VID command Read audio follow video mode AFV AFV MODE AFV MODE Front panel AFV mode 0 to set front panel switching buttons in audio follow video state 1 to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state audio breakaway VP 4x4K Kramer Protocol 13 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 1 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB 1 Byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2d Byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3d Byte OUTPUT 1 O6 05 04 03 02 01 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 Byte MACHINE
45. ropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway in DNS j tom Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Cx Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 4x4K to the Ethernet port ona network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Ethernet Port Configuration To configure the Ethernet port download the Device Properties Ethernet configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these steps to configure the port 1 Double click the desktop icon The Connect screen appears as follows VP 4x4K Connecting the VP 4x4K Connect Connection method Ethernet UDP ByIP Enter IP address And Pott ip 172 16 8 50 Pott 50002 Factory Default Address O Serial Figure 8 Connect Screen 2 Select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VP 4x4K Select Ethernet if you know the IP address number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXX The four digits are the last four digits of the machine s serial number Serial if you are conne
46. sage closing character CRI For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 ICRLF For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 13 2 3 13 2 4 13 2 5 13 2 6 13 2 7 Ay AK Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial Ethernet or USB port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separat
47. scription STAGE In Out or Numeric value present audio processing stage For example 0 for Input level 1 for Pre Amplifier 2 for Amplifier Out etc CHANNEL Input or Output VOLUME Audio parameter in Kramer units precede minus sign for negative values increase current value decrease current value Machine Info Commands Command Syntax Response Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in outs count INFO IO INFO IO IN INPUTS_COUNT OUT IOUTPUTS_COUNT Read max presets INFO PRST INFO PRST VID count PRESET_VIDEO_COUNT PRESET AUDIO COUNT Reset configuration FACTORY FACTORY RESULT to factory default Identification Commands Protocol ICR OK Handshaking Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device serial SN SN SERIAL_NUMBER number Read device VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR firmware version JREVISION acs an x4K Kramer Protocol 49 Identification Commands Command Syntax Response E n Reset machine name NAME RST NAME RST eooo S IMACHINE_FACTORY_NAME RESULT Note machine name not equal to model name This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machin
48. segment display shows the audio configuration Warning that you are about to modify the audio configuration for AFV operation VP 4x4K Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher 6 5 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the Audio Follow Video AFV option 1 Press the AFV button The AFV button illuminates The audio follows the video and the 7 segment display shows the video configuration If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration the channels that differ flash and require reconfiguring for AFV operation Warning that changes are about to occur in the audio section Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification reconfiguring the audio according to the video 6 5 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the Breakaway option 1 Press either the AUD for audio control only or the VID for video control only button If the AUD button illuminates all switching operations relate to the Audio section If the VID button illuminates all switching operations relate to the Video section 6 6 Switching OUT IN Combinations To switch a video audio input to a video audio output do the following Press an OUT button Either 1 2 3 4 or ALL To exit this command press the OUT button again The corresponding Audio and or Video IN STATUS 7 segment displays flash when the audio follow video option is active see Section 6 5 1 By default the OUT button selection times ou
49. sentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 4x4K 4x4 UXGA Audio Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Professional display systems requiring true 4x4 matrix operation e Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection e Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses e Rental staging applications 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 Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available wher
50. t after 10 minutes You can press and hold the OUT button for about 2 seconds to have the OUT button selection remain until you select otherwise This operation practically cancels the 10 minute timeout 6 7 2 Press an IN button Either 1 2 3 4 or OFF If the IN button is not pressed within 20 seconds this operation times out The selected input switches to the selected output For example press the ALL button and then IN button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode In the AT ONCE mode e You save time e Actions require no user confirmation e Execution is immediate e No protection is offered against changing an action in error In the CONFIRM mode e You have an optional method to help avoid making a mistake e Every action requires user confirmation e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute the Timeout aborts the action e Protection is offered to prevent erroneous switching e You can key in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button once to simultaneously switch all monitors Pressing an OUT IN combination when your VP 4x4K operates in the AT ONCE mode implements the switch immediately When the VP 4x4K operates in the CONFIRM mode press the flashing TAKE button to authorize the switch 6 7 1 Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes To
51. t display shows several sets of information as defined in the following examples The STATUS Display Unit characteristics About 2 seconds automatically Firmware version after switching on the power The STATUS shown here is an example of what could typically be displayed The actual display depends on the current firmware version Number 27 81 indicates the firmware version Normal display During normal operation appears a Inputs switched to few seconds after the first display the outputs The STATUS shown here is an example of what could typically be displayed The actual display depends on the current video and audio switching status Audio gain mode After pressing the AUDIO GAIN button and selecting an output or an input The STATUS shown here is an example of what could typically be displayed The actual display depends on the current audio gain level The audio gain level In addition the 7 segment display shows the e Switching delay time when setting the delay time see Section 6 3 e Selected machine number when setting the machine number see Section 6 4 6 2 Adjusting the Audio Gain You can adjust the audio gain for each input from 100dB to 20dB and output signal from 100dB to 13dB To set the audio output gain do the following When using the RC IR3 remote controller you can only adjust the output volume To adjust the volume of an output press the VOL key to increase or decre
52. the audio and video separately by clicking the Audio Video or AFV buttons see Section 8 2 1 e Deselect an audio and or video signal depending on the operation mode Audio Video or AFV by clicking that signal indicator VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages ea e Operate in the At Once or Confirm mode see Section 8 2 2 e Lock or unlock the front panel by clicking the lock icon e Store and recall switching configurations see Section 8 2 3 8 2 1 Switch an Input to an Output via the Embedded Web Pages To switch an input to an output for example input 1 to output 4 1 Set the button to the desired operation mode Audio Video or AFV as required 2 Click the switching point within the switching matrix In 2 to Out 3 The audio video signal indicators move to the In 1 to Out 4 switching matrix box indicating that In 1 is now switched to Out 4 Sass eo oo HSE BEEBE L p Ls Ba J g Figure 17 Switching an Input to an Output 8 2 2 Operate in the Confirm Mode By default the device is set to the At Once mode To operate in the Confirm mode 1 Click the red Offline button 2 Click the desired switching point in the switching matrix Audio video indicator outlines appear and the Take and Cancel buttons turn blue VP 4x4K Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages Oo EA E ZZ EC EEA F EIE A oa out 3 1 Figure 18 Switching an Input to an Output 3 Click either Take to accept
53. umber 2 The next table lists the Hex codes that switch video channels Switch Video Channels o 0 OUT 2 010i mi OUT 4 IN 1 01 81 81 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 IN 2 01 82 81 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 84 81 IN3 01 83 81 81 01 83 82 81 01 83 83 81 01 83 84 81 N4 01848181 01 84 82 81 01 84 83 81 01 84 81 84 The next table lists the Hex codes that switch audio channels Switch Audio Channels 0105 mi 0 0 g 010i me Na 02616481 02626481 02846103 The next table lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease audio input gain 02 81 81 84 02 82 84 81 02 83 81 84 02 84 84 81 Increase Decrease Audio Input Gain IN1 IN2 IN 3 IN 4 18 81 86 81 18 82 86 81 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 18 81 87 81 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18 84 87 81 re ae 40 VP 4x4K Hex Codes for Serial Communication Protocol 2000 The next table lists the Hex codes that set the audio input gain Before sending the any of these codes the command 2A 86 80 81 must be sent Set the Audio Input Gain IN 1 IN2 IN3 IN 4 Level Rel 16 81 80 81 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 Mute 16 8187 81 168287 81 168387 81 168487 81 100dB Mute 16 81 B9 81 16 82 BO 81 16 83 BO 81 16 84 BO 81 50dB 1681EB 81 1682EB 81 16 83EB 81 16 84EB 81 0dB 16 81 FF 81 16 82 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 20dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x7F
54. ut output configurations or setups also include the relevant audio follow video breakaway option definition When operating via the embedded Web page see Section 8 RS 232 communication or the IR remote control transmitter you can store recall up to 16 setups The gray numbers 1 to 8 in Figure 11 that illustrate the corresponding store recall configuration number are for the purpose of illustration only and do not actually appear on the buttons SELECTOR L OE GC Bm OHO Figure 11 SELECTOR Buttons 6 8 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 2 Press one of the eight SELECTOR buttons The memory stores the data at that reference 6 8 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button flashes 2 Press the appropriate SELECTOR button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference Ea VP 4x4K Operating Your Audio Matrix Switcher If you cannot remember which of the eight input output configurations is the one that you want set the VP 4x4K to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it 6 8 3 Deleting an Input Output Configuration To delete an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously Both the STO and RC
55. utton disconnects that output from the inputs To disconnect all the outputs press the ALL button and then the OFF button AFV Button When illuminated the audio channels follow the video channels The button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected If the AUDIO differs from the VIDEO the TAKE button will flash and you have to press the TAKE button to confirm the modification 10 7 VID Button When illuminated actions relate to video The VID button is illuminated when in breakaway mode and actions relate to video AUD Button When illuminated actions relate to audio The AUD button is illuminated when in breakaway mode and actions relate to audio STO Button Pressing STO STORE followed by an output or an input button stores the current setting Press the STO and LOCK buttons simultaneously to set the delay time see Section 6 3 For example press STO and then the Output button 3 to store in Setup 3 10 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches 1 1 RCL Button Pressing RCL RECALL followed by an output or an input button displays a stored setup 12 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When in CONFIRM mode actions are confirmed by pressing the TAKE key For example press STO and then the Output button 3 to store in Setup 3 When in the CONFIRM mode the TAKE button illuminates 13 AUDIO GAIN Button Press to ad
56. warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION E Servicing
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