Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 4 4.1 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing in a Rack Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Controlling via RS-485 Controlling the VP-88ETH via the Ethernet Port 1 1 1 3 4 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 6.5 Setting the VP-88ETH Dipswitches 21 7 7.
Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-88ETH 8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VP-84ETH 8x4 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 3: VP-82ETH 8x2 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4: VP-66ETH 6x6 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 5: VP-64ETH 6x4 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 6: Connecting the VP-88ETH 8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 7: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 8: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audi
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 500-plus different models now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The high performance VP-88ETH/VP-84ETH/VP-82ETH/VP-66ETH/ VP-64ETH RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher is designed for highresolution computer graphics signals and balanced stereo audio signals. Each machine is a true matrix, routing any input to any or all outputs simultaneously.
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher To achieve the best performance: Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noiselevels (often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-88ETH / VP-84ETH / VP-82ETH / VP-66ETH / VP-64ETH away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher This se
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-88ETH 8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 5
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VP-84ETH 8x4 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 3: VP-82ETH 8x2 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 7
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4: VP-66ETH 6x6 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 5: VP-64ETH 6x4 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 9
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1: The RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features # 1 2 3 Feature IR Receiver 5 POWER switch OUTPUT SELECTOR 1 Buttons INPUT SELECTOR 1 Buttons TAKE 6 7 INPUT STATUS display RCL Button 8 STO Button 9 AFV Button 10 11 12 AUDIO Button VIDEO Button OFF Button 13 ALL Button 4 Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer InfraRed remote control transmitter Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2: The RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features # 14 Feature TERM: 75 /TTL Buttons 15 20 21 AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connectors 1 AUDIO OUTPUTS Terminal Block Connectors Ethernet Connector RS-485 Port REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack Power Connector with Fuse FACTORY RESET Button 22 Dipswitches 23 24 25 26 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port OUT BNC Connectors INPUTS BNC Connectors EXT./IN 1 Button 27 EXT.
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 1 You can use the RC-IR2 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an external IR receiver2. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables3. Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.
Installing in a Rack 5 Installing in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher To connect the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher, for example the VP-88ETH, do the following1 (see Figure 6): 1. Connect up to 8 video / RGBHV sources2 to the BNC INPUT connectors3. 2. Connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio sources to the AUDIO INPUT terminal block connectors. 3. Connect up to 8 video / RGBHV acceptors to the BNC OUT connectors3. 4.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 6: Connecting the VP-88ETH 8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 15
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6.3 Controlling via RS-485 You can control a VP-88ETH unit via an RS-485 controller1, for example, a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface) or a Master Programmable Remote Control system, such as the Kramer RC-30002. To connect an RC-3000 to a single VP-88ETH unit (see Figure 11): 1.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6.4 Controlling the VP-88ETH via the Ethernet Port You can connect the VP-88ETH via the ETHERNET in the following ways: For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see section 6.4.1) For connection via a network hub or network router, use a straight-through cable (see section 6.4.2) 6.4.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 13. 7. Click OK. Figure 13: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.4.2 Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable You can connect the ETHERNET of the VP-88ETH to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.4.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6.5 Setting the VP-88ETH Dipswitches This section describes the machine set-up and dipswitch selection. Figure 14 illustrates the factory default dipswitches and Table 3 describes them.
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 6.5.1 Setting the SELF ADDRESS Dipswitches The SELF ADDRESS determines the position of a VP-88ETH unit in the sequence, specifying which VP-88ETH unit is being controlled when several VP-88ETH units are controlled by a PC or serial controller. Set the SELF ADDRESS on a VP-88ETH unit via DIPS 1, 2, and 3, according to Table 4.
Operating Your VP-88ETH Machine 7 Operating Your VP-88ETH Machine Operate your VP-88ETH via: The front panel buttons RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller ETHERNET The Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 7.1 Displaying the Unit Characteristics The VP-88ETH 7-segment Display1 shows the selected audio2 or video3 input switched to the marked output.
Operating Your VP-88ETH Machine 7.3 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways, either: Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels; or Breakaway, in which video and audio channels switch independently 7.3.
Operating Your VP-88ETH Machine The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode: You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button, to simultaneously activate the multiple switches Every action requires user confirmation, to protect against erroneous switching Execution is delayed1 until the user confirms the action 7.4.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes, do the following: 1.
Operating Your VP-88ETH Machine 7.5 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 8 input/output1 configurations (or setups) in non-volatile memory, using the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 to 8. 7.5.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration To store the current status in memory, do the following: 1. Press the STO button. The STO button blinks. 2. Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 8. This will be the setup # in which the current status is stored.
Controlling Several RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers 7.7 Using the TERM: 75 /TTL Buttons In some graphics and multimedia applications, only 4 channels are used – RGBS. The sync channel uses Composite Sync format (not separated to Horizontal and Vertical), and is usually at analog signal levels (1 Volt approx.). Composite sync channel is rarely of the TTL type. Use the TERM.
Controlling Several RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers Figure 15: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 28 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Controlling Several RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers 8.2 Control Configuration via RS-485 To control up to seven single VP-88ETH units via an RS-485 controller, for example, a Master Programmable Remote Control system, such as the Kramer RC-30001, or a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface), as Figure 16 illustrates, do the following2: 1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources and acceptors, and the power cord to each VP-88ETH unit. 2.
Controlling Several RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers Figure 16: Control Configuration via RS-485 8.3 Control Configuration via the ETHERNET Port To control several units via the ETHERNET, connect the Master unit (SELF ADDRESS # 1) via the ETHERNET port to the LAN port of your PC. Using your PC, initially configure the settings as described in section 6.4.3.
Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 5: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers INPUTS: OUTPUTS: MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: BANDWIDTH (-3dB): S/N RATIO: CROSSTALK (all hostile): CONTROLS: AUDIO THD: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: VP-88ETH, VP-84ETH and VP82-ETH: 8x3 video (RGB): 0.
Table of Hex Codes for the Master VP-88ETH 10 Table of Hex Codes for the Master VP-88ETH Table 6 shows the “HEX” codes for switching the master VP-88ETH.
Communication Protocol 11 Communication Protocol Communication with the VP-88ETH uses four bytes of information as defined below. Data is transferred at 9600 baud with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Communication Protocol 0 1 # INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET MACHINE SWITCH VIDEO 0 Set equal to video input to be switched 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input to be switched 3 STORE STATUS Set as SETUP #(1-8) 4 5 RECALL STATUS REQUEST STATUS OF A VIDEO OUTPUT REQUEST STATUS OF AN AUDIO OUTPUT VIS SETTING Set as SETUP #(1-8) Set as SETUP #(1-8) 6 7 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 9 10 NOT USED REQUEST VIS SETTING REQUEST BREAKAWAY SETTING NOT USED S
Communication Protocol NOTE 3 - 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.
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.
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