Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-26
Presentation Matrix Switcher
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About the VP-26 3
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
3.3 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 4
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5
3.5 Terminology Used in this User Manual 5
4 Your Presentation Matrix Switcher 5
5 Installing the VP-26 on a Rack 11
6 Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 12
6.1 Connecting the VP-26 Rear Panel 12
6.2 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 15
6.3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector 15
6.4 Connecting a PC 16
6.5 Connecting via RS-485 16
6.6 Controlling via ETHERNET 17
6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 17
6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 19
6.6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 19
6.7 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 19
6.8 DIP-switch Settings 21
6.8.1 Setting the Machine # DIP-switches 21
7 Operating Your Switcher 22
7.1 The Front Panel Buttons 22
7.2 The Independent Switchers AFV Mode 23
7.3 The Master Audio Breakaway Mode 25
8 Flash Memory Upgrade 26
8.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 26
8.1.1 Downloading from the Internet 26
8.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 26
8.1.3 Upgrading Firmware 27
8.2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 31
8.2.1 Downloading from the Internet 32
8.2.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 32
8.2.3 Upgrading Firmware 32
9 Technical Specifications 34
10 Hex Table 35
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10.1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables 36
11 Communication Protocol 38
Figures
Figure 1: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Front View 6
Figure 2: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Rear View 8
Figure 3: VP-26 Presentation Switcher / Controller – Underside View 10
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 14
Figure 5: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 15
Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 15
Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 15
Figure 8: CAT 5 PINOUT 15
Figure 9: Connecting a PC Without a null-modem Adapter 16
Figure 10: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 17
Figure 11: Local Area Connection Properties Window 18
Figure 12: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 18
Figure 13: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 20
Figure 14: Default DIP-switch Settings 21
Figure 15: Independent Switchers Mode 24
Figure 16: Switching in the Master Audio Mode 25
Figure 17: Switching to the MIC in the Master Audio Mode 25
Figure 18: Splash Screen 27
Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window 27
Figure 20: Device Selection Window 28
Figure 21: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 28
Figure 22: Loading the Hex 29
Figure 23: RS-232 Window 29
Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 30
Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 31
Figure 26: The KFR-Programmer Window 32
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Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 5
Table 2: Front Panel VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features 7
Table 3: Rear Panel VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features 9
Table 4: VP-26 Underside Panel Features 10
Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 15
Table 6: DIP-switch Settings 21
Table 7: Machine # DIP-switch Settings 21
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-26 Presentation Switcher 34
Table 9: VP-26 Hex Table Video and Audio In-group IN-OUT 1 Selector 35
Table 10: VP-26 Hex Table Video and Audio In-group IN-OUT 2 Selector 35
Table 11: VP-26 Master Audio Selector Hex Table 36
Table 12: Set the Audio OUT 1 Gain Control for the Groups 36
Table 13: Set the Audio OUT 2 Gain Control for the Groups 36
Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone 36
Table 15: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio 37
Table 16: Increase or Decrease the Audio Out 1 Gain by One Step 37
Table 17: Protocol Definitions 38
Table 18: Instruction Codes 39
Introduction
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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 groups
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that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher,
which is ideal for:
• Presentation and conference room systems
• Production studios
• Rental and staging
The package includes the following items:
• VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher
• Windows
®
-based Kramer control software
• Null-modem adapter and power cord
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• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including
the required battery and a separate user manual
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)
• This user manual
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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1 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; G ROUP 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview
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3 Overview
This section describes:
• A summary of the VP-26, see section 3.1
• The power connect feature, see section 3.2
• Using shielded twisted pair (STP)/unshielded twisted pair (UTP), see
section 3.3
• Recommendations for achieving the best performance, see section 3.4
• The terminology used in this user manual, see section 3.5
3.1 About the VP-26
The VP
-26 is a high quality one-box presentation matrix switcher, which
includes three independent 4x2 audio/video matrix switchers, one
independent 2x2 audio/video matrix switcher and a master audio switcher.
It combines the functions of a 4x2 matrix switcher for computer graphics
(VGA/UXGA) signals with audio, a 4x2 matrix switcher for composite
video and audio, a 4x2 matrix switcher for s-Video and audio, and a 2x2
matrix switcher for component video (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR) as well as the
master audio switcher that routes one of the pre-selected audio inputs (from
these four switchers) to two separate outputs.
In addition, the VP-26 features:
• A VGA/UXGA video bandwidth of 300MHz to ensure transparent
performance even in the most critical applications, and is HDTV
compatible
• A composite/ SDI video bandwidth of 420MHz, an s-Video bandwidth
of 320MHz, a component video bandwidth of 380MHz, and a CAT 5
resolution of up to UXGA
• 37 selector buttons, microphone input level control and master audio
level control
• Microphone talk-over mode (the microphone input signal lowers the
line audio output level when the connected microphone detects sound)
• A CAT 5 output, with a transmission range of more than 300 feet (over
100 meters) that transmits the OUT 2 VGA/UXGA video and audio
signals to a remote acceptor via a receiver
• An internal 5-Watt per channel (24kHz, 3dB), stereo power amplifier
for connecting the speakers directly to the machine
• A panel LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel
• Previous setup recall via the non-volatile memory after power up
• Changing the audio output levels via RS-232 commands
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Control the VP-26 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 infrared remote control transmitter
• The ETHERNET
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power
Connect feature means that only one unit in a system, the
transmitter or the receiver, needs to be connected to a power source when
the devices are within 150 feet (50 meters) of each other.
The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power. The
distance does not exceed 50 meters on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer
distances, heavy-gauge cable shoul d be used
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.
For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50 meters, separate power supplies
should be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simult aneously.
3.3 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
We
recommend that you use shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. There are
different levels of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best
quality STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer
BC-STP is intended for digital signals and for analog signals where
skewing is not an issue. For cases where there is skewing, our UTP
skew-free cable, Kramer BC-XTP, may be used. Bear in mind, though, that
we advise using STP cables where possible, since the compliance to
electromagnetic interference was tested using those cables.
Although unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable might be preferred for long
range applications, the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric
cables, motors and so on, which are prone to create electrical interference .
However, since the use of UTP cable m ight cause inconformity to
electromagnetic standards, Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard
with UTP cable.
1 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances
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3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables
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to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
VP-26 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.5 Terminology Used in this User Manual
Table 1
defines some terms that are used in this user manual.
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual
Term Definition
802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineer s (IEEE).
Dynamic Host
Configuration
Protocol (DHCP)
Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and
automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different
network loca tion .
Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or
stopping point can be either a gatew ay node or a host (end-p oint) node.
IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a
particular server or worksta tion) of data (H TML pages or e-mails) tha t is sent in packets
across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP
address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.
Local Area N etw ork
(LAN)
Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a
server within a defined geographic area.
Media Access
Control (MAC)
Address
A computer's unique hardw are numbe r (or addr ess) in a LAN or othe r networ k. On an
Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.
Transmission
Control
Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message
into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications
protocol in an intranet or an extranet.
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Figure 1, Figure 2, Table 2 and Table 3 describe the front and rear panels o f
the VP-26, respectively.
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Figure 1: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Front View
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Table 2: Front Panel VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features
# Feature Function
1 IR (Infrared) Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED
2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF
3
VGA/UXGA-AUDIO SELECTOR
Buttons
Selects the VGA/UXGA video-audio source to switch to
OUT 1 and/or OUT 2 (from 1 to 4)
4
VIDEO (CV)-AUDIO SELECTOR
Buttons
Selects the composite video-audio source to switch to OUT 1
and/or OUT 2 (from 1 to 4)
5
s-VIDEO (Y/C)-AUDIO SELECTOR
Buttons
Selects the s-Video-audio source to switch to OUT 1 and/or
OUT 2 (from 1 to 4)
6 COMP-AUDIO SELECTOR Buttons Selects the component video-audio source to switch to OUT 1
and/or OUT 2 (input 1 and 2)
7
MASTER
AUDIO
SELECTOR
VGA/UXGA Button Press to route the selected audio signal (OUT 1 or OUT 2)
from the VGA/UXGA section to the master audio outputs
1
CV Button Press to route the selected audio signal (OUT 1 or OUT 2)
from the composite video section to the master audio outputs
1
s-VIDEO Button Press to route the selected audio signal (OUT 1 or OUT 2)
from the s-Video section to the master audio outputs
1
COMP. Button Press to route the selected audio signal (OUT 1 or OUT 2)
from the component video section to the master audio outputs
1
MIC Button Press to route the microphone input to the master audio
outputs
1
8
AUDIO LEVEL
MIC
+ Button Increase the microphone audio signal level
9 - Button Decrease the microphone audio signal level
10
MASTER
- Button Decrease the master audio signal level
11 + Button Increase the master audio signal level
12 LOCK Button Press to lock the front panel buttons
13 TALK OVER Button Push the button to activate talk over2
1 MASTER OUTPUT: LINE and SPEAKER
2 With the TALK OVER button pressed in, speaking into the microphone amplifies the voice of the speaker, overriding and
fading out all other audio channels. However, pressing the MIC button in the Master Audio Selector renders t he Talk Over
function inactive
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Figure 2: VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher – Rear View
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Table 3: Rear Panel VP-26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features
# Feature Function
1 MIC IN XLR Connector Connect to the microphone
2 COND. / DYN Selector Switch Push in to select a condenser, release to select a
dynamic microphone
3
AUDIO
OUTPUT 1
VGA/UXGA Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a VGA/UXGA balanced audio acceptor
4 CV Terminal Block Connector Connect to a composite video balanced audio
acceptor
5 Y/C Terminal Block Connector Connect to an s-Video balanced audio acceptor
6 COMP Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a component video balanced audio
acceptor
7 VGA/UXGA AUDIO IN Terminal Block
Connectors
Connect to the VGA/UXGA balanced audio sources1
8
AUDIO
OUTPUT 2
VGA/UXGA Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a VGA/UXGA balanced audio acceptor
9 CV Terminal Block Connector Connect to a composite video balanced audio
acceptor
10 Y/C Terminal Block Connector Connect to an s-Video balanced audio acceptor
11 COMP Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a component video balanced audio
acceptor
12 CV AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the composite video balanced audio
sources
1
13
MASTER
OUTPUT
LINE Terminal Block Connector Connect the master balanced audio channel
acceptor
2
14 SPKR Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a pair of loudspeakers
15 Y/C AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the s-Video balanced audio sources1
16 RS-232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller
17 RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pins B (- ) a n d A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be
connected to the shield (if required)
18 DIP-switches DIP-switches for setup of the unit (DIPs 1, 2 and 3
are for setting the machine # and DIP 4 is for RS-485
termination; see section 6.8
)
19 ETH PROG Button Press to upgrade the Ethernet microcontroller
firmware (see section 8.2
)
20 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controll er through
computer networking
21 ETH Factory Reset Button Press to reset to factory default definitions3:
IP Address: 192.168.1.39
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
1 From 1 to 4
2 Both the LINE and the SPKR terminal block connecters receive the same signal: the LINE outputs it as it is while the SPKR
is amplified
3 Turn the machine OFF using the power switch and then turn it ON while pressing the ETH Factor y Reset button. The unit
will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions
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# Feature Function
22 COMP AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the component video balanced audio sources1
23
VGA/UXGA
IN HD15 Connectors Connect to the VGA/UXGA video sources2
24 OUT HD15 Connectors Connect to the VGA/UXGA video acceptors1
25
CV
IN BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video sources2
26 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video acceptors1
27
Y/C
IN 4-pin Connectors Connect to the s-Video sources2
28 OUT 4-pin Connectors Connect to the s-Video acceptors1
29
COMP
Y IN RCA Connectors
Connect to the component (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR) video
sources (1 and 2)
30 PB/CB IN RCA Connectors
31 PR/CR IN RCA Connectors
32 Y OUT RCA OUT Connectors Connect to the component (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) video
acceptors (1 and 2)
33 PB/CB OUT RCA Connectors
34 PR/CR OUT RCA Connectors
35
CAT 5 VGA 2 OUT
3
Twisted Pair Connector
Connect to a remote computer graphics acceptor via
a receiver (for example, the TP-122
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)
36 FLASH PROG. Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer
firmware (see section 8), or release for Normal (the
factory
default)
37 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
Figure 3 and Table 4 define the VP-26 unde rside features:
Figure 3: VP-26 Presentation Switcher / Controller – Underside View
Table 4: VP-26 Underside Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 HS Switch Slide the switch to the right (to NORMAL) to retain the polarity
Slide the switch to the left
5
to change the HS polarity to NEGATIVE polarity6
2 VS Switch Slide the switch to the right (to NORMAL) to retain the polarity
Slide the switch to the left
5
to change the VS polarity to NEGATIVE polarity6
1 From 1 to 2
2 From 1 to 4
3 The CAT5 outputs the VGA/UXGA OUT 2 signal only
4 See section 6.1
5 By default, both switches are set to the right
6 Downgoing syncs
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