Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 Introduction Getting Started 1 1 3 4 5 6 Overview Your VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Installing the VP-108 in a Rack Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 3 3 6 7 7 8 Technical Specifications Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 2.1 6.1 6.2 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.
Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The high-performance VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA is an 8-channel distribution amplifier for VGA/XGA and stereo audio (balanced or unbalanced) that uses 15-pin HD connectors for the VGA-type signals, and detachable terminal block connectors for the audio.
Your VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA GBA Figure 1: VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 4 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Table 1: VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Feature POWER Switch AUDIO INPUT Terminal Block Connector XGA INPUT 15-pin HD Connector LEFT LEVEL Trimmer RIGHT LEVEL Trimmer LOOP 15-pin HD Connector OUTPUT Terminal Block Connectors OUTPUT 15-pin HD Connectors REMOTE Terminal Block Connectors RS-485 Connector RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector SETUP Dipswitches Power Connector with Fuse Function Illuminated switch for tur
Installing the VP-108 in a Rack 5 Installing the VP-108 in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount.
Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6 Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA To connect the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA, as the example in Figure 3 illustrates, do the following1: 1. Connect the XGA graphics source (for example, a PC) to the XGA INPUT 15-pin HD connector, and connect2 the balanced stereo audio source to the AUDIO INPUT terminal block connector. 2.
Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Figure 3: Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6.
Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6.
Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6.2.2 Setting the MACHINE # The MACHINE # determines the position of a VP-108 unit, specifying which VP-108 unit is being controlled when several VP-108 units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VP-108 unit via DIPS 1, 2 and 3, according to Table 4. When using a stand-alone VP-108 unit, set the MACHINE # to 1.
Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Figure 9: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 10 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA INPUT: OUTPUTS: MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: BANDWIDTH (-3dB): DIFF. GAIN: DIFF.
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 8 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 6 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1). 4 bytes of information are sent for each instruction. For more detailed information, see Protocol 20001.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
