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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview About the Power Connect™ Feature Using Twisted Pair cables Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 5 Installing in a Rack 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.
Figure 5: Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring Figure 6: RS-485 Control of Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices via RS-232 and RS-485 Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window Figure 11: RS-485 Termination DIP-switch Figure 12: Step-In Software Main Window Figure 13: Typical Input Button Figure 14: Login Window Figure 15: Connection Method Window Figure
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis.
2 Getting Started We recommend that you: Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment i 2.1 Review the contents of this user manual Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility.
3 Overview The VP-81SIDN can route one of eight TP (Twisted Pair), a DVI or an HDMI input to either a TP or an HDMI output. Input selection can also be controlled remotely using; Step-In modules (for example, the SID-DP) Contact closure switches A serial controller via RS-232 or RS-485 A PC via Ethernet connected over a LAN The device also outputs balanced and unbalanced stereo audio, as well as digital audio. In particular, the VP-81SIDN: Has a bandwidth of 1.
3.1 About the Power Connect™ Feature The Power Connect™ feature here means that digital Step-In Commanders (for example, the SID-DP and SID-DVI) do not require an independent power supply if the distance between the VP-81SIDN and the Step-In Commander does not exceed 50m (164ft). The Power Connect™ feature applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 50m on standard TP cable. (Heavier gauge cable may be used to extend the Power Connect™ range).
4 Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher 6 Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VP-81SIDN.
Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VP-81SIDN.
8 VP-81SIDN – Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher # 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Feature 20 RS-485 3-way Terminal Block 21 22 RESET Button REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack DVI HDMI HDMI OUT Connector +L–G+R– R AUDIO OUTPUTS L S/PDIF PROG TERM DIP-Switch LOCAL AUDIO INPUTS Function Connect to the local DVI audio source Connect to the local HDMI audio source Connect to the local HDMI acceptor Connect to the balanced audio acceptor (see Section 6.
5 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
6 Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital StepIn Switcher i Switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your VP-81SIDN. After connecting your VP-81SIDN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher To connect the VP-81SIDN as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1.
2. Connect a DVI video source (for example, a computer graphics source) to the LOCAL INPUTS DVI connector, and the computer’s unbalanced stereo audio source to the LOCAL AUDIO INPUT DVI connector. 3. Connect an HDMI video source to the LOCAL INPUTS HDMI connector. 4. Connect the TP OUT RJ-45 connector to a compatible TP receiver up to 50m (164ft), for example, PT-572+. 5. Connect the S/PDIF RCA digital audio output to an audio acceptor (for example, a DAT recorder). 6.
6.1 Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor Figure 4 illustrates how to wire devices to the balanced audio output. Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection 6.2 Connecting Remote Contact Input and Output Selection Switches You can connect remote, contact closure input selection switches to the REMOTE terminal block on the rear panel of the VP-81SIDN. Remote input selection switches provide the ability to remotely activate the inputs and an output.
The following example illustrates three switches (1, 8 and A) connected so as to remotely control inputs 1 and 8, and select an output respectively. Connected as shown, pressing switch 1 causes input 1 on the VP-81SIDN to be the active input, and pressing switch 8 causes input 8 to be the active input. Pressing switch A causes the output selection to toggle between the TP and HDMI outputs.
6.3 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via RS-232 You can connect to the VP-81SIDN via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. To connect to the VP-81SIDN via RS-232: Connect the Control RS-232 3-pin, terminal block connector on the rear panel of the VP-81SIDN unit via a 3-wire cable (pin TX to pin 2, RX to pin 3, and G to pin 5) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC 6.
Figure 6: RS-485 Control of Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices via RS-232 and RS-485 To connect up to four VP-81SIDN devices: 1. Connect the RS-232 port on the first VP-81SIDN device to the PC (see Section 6.3). 2. Connect the RS-485 terminal block port on the first device to the RS-485 port on the second device, and so on for all devices. (Connect A to A, B to B, and G to G.) 3. Connect the HDMI LOCAL INPUT on the first device to the HDMI OUT on the second device, and so on for all devices. 4.
6.5 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via Ethernet You can connect to the VP-81SIDN via Ethernet using either of the following methods: Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.5.1) Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Section 6.5.2) Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions. 6.5.
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 8 or Figure 9.
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 18 VP-81SIDN - Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window 7. Click OK. 8. Click Close. 6.5.
7 Operating the VP-81SIDN Locally This section describes: Selecting an input (see Section 7.1) Muting the input when using Step-In Commanders (see Section 7.2) Resetting all input priorities to their defaults (see Section 7.3) Selecting an output (see Section 7.4) Setting the audio output volume (see Section 7.5) Locking and unlocking the front panel buttons (see Section 7.6) Muting the audio (see Section 7.
7.2 Muting the Input when using Step-In Commanders To mute and unmute the input when using a Step-In Commander: 1. Press the Input Select button on the Step-In Commander. The input is selected and the buttons lights. 2. Press the Step In button on the Step-In Commander. The input is muted and the button no longer lights. 3. Press the Step In button on the Step-In Commander a second time. The input is unmuted and the button lights. 7.
7.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons To lock and unlock the front panel buttons: 1. Press the Lock button until it lights. The front panel buttons are locked. 2. Press the Lock button until it no longer lights. The front panel buttons are unlocked. 7.7 Muting and unmuting the Audio To mute and unmute the audio output: Press the Mute button. The button lights and the audio is muted Press the Mute button again to toggle the setting.
8 Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDN This section describes: 8.1 Setting the RS-485 device number (see Section 8.1) Reading the current RS-485 device number (see Section 8.2) Setting the RS-485 bus termination (see Section 8.2) Resetting to the factory default settings (see Section 8.4) Upgrading the firmware (see Section 8.5) Setting the RS-485 Device Number The machine number on the RS-485 bus can be set to between 1 and 4 and can be set using the front panel buttons.
2. Press both the Mute and DVI buttons at the same time. The current ID is indicated by input number button with the flashing LED. After a few seconds the LED stops flashing. 8.3 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination Figure 11 illustrates the factory default DIP-switch positions. Figure 11: RS-485 Termination DIP-switch DIP-switch 1 sets the RS-485 bus termination of the VP-81SIDN. Only the first and last physical units on the RS-485 bus must be terminated, all others must be unterminated.
8.5 Upgrading the Firmware The firmware may be upgraded by any the following methods: Kramer K-Upload software Kramer Step-In Controller software Kramer K-Router Plus software See the relevant documentation for detailed instructions.
9 Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely The VP-81SIDN can be controlled remotely using all of the following methods: The Step-in Controller software (see Section 9.1) Step-In Commander panels Contact closure switches (for connecting, see Section 6.2) RS-485 (for connecting, see Section 6.4) or RS-232 (for connecting, see Section 6.3) serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller Ethernet over a LAN (for connecting, see Section 6.
Figure 12: Step-In Software Main Window The following table describes the main window features. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feature Connect/Disconnect Button Selected Input Buttons Device 2 Cascaded Device(s) Current User Label Log In Button Inputs Twisted Pair Buttons Local Input Buttons Outputs Buttons Function Click to connect to or disconnect from the device (see Section 9.1.4) Click to select an input.
# Feature Function 9 Output Volume Slider 10 Mute on/off Button Click, hold and move the slider up (higher) or down (lower) to adjust the output volume (see Section 9.2) Click to mute/unmute the output volume (see Section 9.2) Note: When a change is made on the device (for example, a different output is selected), the change is reflected almost immediately in the main window of the Step-in Software, and visa versa. Figure 13 shows a typical input button.
9.1.1 Authorized Users By default, you are logged in as User and you can: Select an active input or output Adjust or mute/unmute the output volume Change the device name Modify the IP configuration Options that you are not authorized to perform are grayed out. When logged in as Admin, in addition to the User abilities, you can: Modify the input priorities (see Section 9.1.9) Modify the input/output button characteristics (see Section 9.1.
9.1.3 Logging in as Admin To log in as admin: 1. Click the Log In button. The Log In window appears as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14: Login Window 2. Select either User or Admin using the radio buttons. 3. Enter the password. The main window is displayed and the user shown is Admin. 4. To log out, click Log Out. Note: By default there is no Admin password. 9.1.4 Connecting to the Device To connect to the device: 1. Click the Connect button.
Figure 15: Connection Method Window 2. Select the connection method (via Ethernet over a LAN or a serial connection) by clicking the relevant radio button. 3. For Ethernet, enter the IP address and Port number of the device and click Connect. To set the default IP address and Port number, press the Default button. 4. For a serial connection, select the required Com port from the drop-down list. 5. Click Connect. If the connection is successful, the window shown in Figure 10 appears.
Figure 16: Input Selection 2. Click on the required output to select. The switch selection is made and the button changes to solid purple. Note: To switch an input to an output, you can click on either an input or an output first, the order is not important. 9.1.6 Switching and Selecting an Input when using the VP-81SIDN To switch an input to an output: 1. Click on the TP input to which the VP-81SIDN is connected. The switch selection is made and the button changes to solid purple. 2.
3. Click on the required Input Type button. The input type selection is made and the button changes to solid purple. 4. Click Save. The Input type is selected on the SID-X1. 9.1.7 Changing the Output Volume To change the output volume: 1. Click and hold on the Output Volume slider as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18: Changing the Output Volume 2. Drag up to increase or down to decrease the output volume. The volume level changes accordingly. 9.1.8 Muting the Audio Output To mute the audio output: 1.
9.1.9 Changing the Priority of an Input The priority of an input determines whether another input that is selected can take control from it, where 1 is the lowest and 10 is the highest priority. For example, input 4 has a priority of 2 and input 8 has a priority of 5. If input 8 is currently selected, input 4 cannot take control. In this case, if you press input 4, the button flashes for a few seconds and then goes off, indicating that input 4 is not selected.
3. Either: Select the required icon from the list (you can save custom icons in the \Kramer Electronics\StepIn Controller\Images directory) OR Click Select icon from file and browse to the icon directory 4. Click OK. The button characteristics are changed. 9.1.11 Updating the Firmware To update the firmware you must be logged in as Admin. To update the firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware file from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. 2. Click Unit > Firmware Update. 3.
9.1.13 Setting the IP Network Parameters To set the IP network parameters you must be logged in as Admin. To set the IP network parameters: 1. Click Unit > Device Details. 2. Under Connectivity, edit the required parameter. 3. Click Set Value. A confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK. The parameter is set. 5. Reset the device (see Section 9.1.12). 9.1.14 Setting Multiple Cascaded Devices You can control up to four devices via a single RS-232 or Ethernet connection using the Step-In Software.
3. Either: Manually select the number of devices OR Select Auto. The Step-In Software scans the RS-485 bus for active devices.
10 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors Connect/solder the cable shield to the RJ-45 connector shield at both ends of the cable. ! Do not use a crossed TP cable with this product. Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired may cause permanent damage to the device Do not use unshielded TP cables with this product Figure 27 defines the TP pinout using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
11 Technical Specifications INPUTS: Video: 8 TP on RJ-45 connectors 1 DVI-D on a Molex 24-pin (F) connector 1 HDMI connector Audio: 2 Unbalanced stereo audio (1 for DVI and 1 for HDMI) on 3.5mm mini jacks OUTPUTS: Video: 1 TP on an RJ-45 connector 1 HDMI connector Audio: 1 balanced stereo audio on a 5-pin detachable terminal block 1 unbalanced stereo audio on 2 RCA connectors 1 digital audio on an RCA connector PORT: USB Power: 5V DC USB power BANDWIDTH: 1.
12 Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Command Format: ASCII Example (Output 2 to Input 4): #AV 4>2 Ethernet 40 IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.
13 Protocol 3000 The VP-81SIDN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes: Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 13.1) Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 13.2) 13.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 13.1.1 Host Message Format Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter # Destination_id@ Message CR 13.1.1.
13.1.3 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 alphanumeric 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.
13.1.4 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 or Ethernet 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. 13.1.
Command Parameters Load FPGA binary file – by application only LDFPGA LOCK-FP Description Load firmware file – by application only LDFW 1/0 (1=lock on,0=lock off) Set lock for front panel LOCK-FP? Get lock state NET-IP Set IP address NET-IP? Get IP address AV/V/ VID in>out Set current and
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