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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-27
Presentation Switcher
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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Your VP-27 Presentation Switcher 3
5 Installing the VP-27 in a Rack 7
6 Connecting the VP-27 Presentation Switcher 8
6.1 Connecting a PC 10
6.2 DIP-switch Settings 10
7 Operating the VP-27 Presentation Switcher 11
7.1 Locking the Front Panel 12
7.2 Resetting the VP-27 Presentation Switcher 12
8 Firmware Upgrade 12
8.1 Downloading from the Internet 12
8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 13
8.3 Upgrading Firmware 13
9 Technical Specifications 15
10 Communication Parameters 16
11 Hex Table (Protocol 2000) 17
11.1 The Switching Control Hex Table 17
11.2 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables 17
12 ASCII Table (Protocol 3000) 18
12.1 The Switching Control ASCII Table 18
12.2 The Audio Gain Control ASCII Tables 19
13 Kramer Protocol 19
13.1 Protocol Output Definitions 19
13.2 Switching Protocols 19
13.2.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 20
13.2.2 Switching Prot oc ol s via Pro t oc ol Commands 20
13.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 20
13.3.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 20
13.3.2 Command Parts Details 21
13.4 Kramer Protocol 2000 25
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-27 Presentation Switcher 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-27 9
Figure 3: Connecting to a PC 10
Figure 4: VP-27 Dipswitches 10
Figure 5: FlashLoader Window 13
Figure 6: Flash Upgr a de Process 14
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-27 Presentation Switcher Features 5
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-27 Presentation Switcher Features 6
Table 3: Dipswitch Settings (Default Setting) 10
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-27 Presentation Switcher 15
Table 5: Communication Parameters 16
Table 6: VP-27 Hex Table Video and Audio In-group Selector 17
Table 7: Set the Audio Gain Control for the Groups 17
Table 8: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone 17
Table 9: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio 18
Table 10: Increase or D ecr eas e the Audio Output Gain by One Step 18
Table 11: VP-27 ASCII Table Video and Audio In-group Selector 18
Table 12: Set the Audio Gain Control for the Groups 19
Table 13: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone 19
Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio 19
Table 15: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 22
Table 16: Protocol Definitions 25
Table 17: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 26
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creat iv e, and aff orda ble s oluti ons to t he vast range
of problems that confront the video, a u di o, presen t ation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the bes t ev en be tter! Our 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-27 Presentation Switcher.
This product is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Presentation and conference room systems
• Productio n s tudios, as well as rental and staging
The package includes the following items:
• VP-27 Presentati on Sw i t che r
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• Windows®-based Kramer control software
• Power cord
• Infrared remote control transmitter (including the required batteries and a
separate user manual
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and Rack “ears”
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) and this user manual
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the ori ginal box and packaging
materials for possi ble future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
• Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GR OUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Conne ctivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download the latest software from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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