User Manual
Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 1
3
Overview 3
4
Your RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 4
4.1
Using the IR Transmitter 12
5
Installing in a Rack 13
6
Connecting the RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 14
6.1
Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 16
6.2
Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 17
6.3
Controlling via RS-485 18
6.4
Controlling the VP-88ETH via the Ethernet Port 19
6.4.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 19
6.4.2
Connecting via a Straight-Through Cable 20
6.4.3
Configuring the Ethernet Port 20
6.5
Setting the VP-88ETH Dipswitches 21
6.5.1
Setting the SELF ADDRESS Dipswitches 22
6.5.2
Setting the Reply Dipswitch 22
6.5.3
Setting the RS-232\RS-485 Dipswitch 22
7
Operating Your VP-88ETH Machine 23
7.1
Displaying the Unit Characteristics 23
7.2
Selecting and Connecting an Output and/or Input 23
7.3
Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 24
7.3.1
Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 24
7.3.2
Setting the Breakaway Option 24
7.4
Confirming Settings 24
7.4.1
Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 25
7.4.2
Confirming a Switching Action 25
7.5
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 26
7.5.1
Storing an Input/Output Configuration 26
7.5.2
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 26
7.5.3
Deleting an Input/Output Configuration 26
7.6
Resetting the Machine 26
7.7
Using the TERM: 75/TTL Buttons 27
8
Controlling Several RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switchers 27
8.1
Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 27
8.2
Control Configuration via RS-485 29
8.3
Control Configuration via the ETHERNET Port 30
9
Technical Specifications 31
Table of Hex Codes for the Master VP-88ETH 32
11
Communication Protocol 33