Kramer VS-81SP User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-81SP

8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3 4 Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 3 5 Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack 6 6 Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 7

6.1 Connecting via RS-232 9

6.2 Connecting via RS-485 9

6.3 DIP-switch Settings 10

6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 11

6.3.2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS # 13

6.4 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 15

7 Operating the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 17

7.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 17

7.2 Using Serial Commands 17

7.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote C ont ro ll er 17

8 Technical Specifications 18 9 Upgrading the VS-81SP Firmware 18

9.1 Downloading from the Internet 18

9.2 Connecting a PC to the RS-23 2 P or t 19

9.3 Installing the Firmware 19

10 Hex Table 25 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 25

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Figures

Figure 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions 4 Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81SP – 1 Amplifier to 8 Speaker Pairs 8 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81SP – 8 Amplifiers to 1 Speaker Pair

Figure 4: Connecting a PC Without Using a Null-modem Adapter

Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485

Figure 6: SETUP DIP-switches (Factory Default for Stand-Alone MACHINE # 1) 10 Figure 7: DIP-switch Settings on 4 VP-81SP Units

Figure 8: Casc a ding 3 VP-81SP Units

Figure 9: Addressing 3 Cascaded VP-81SP Units

Figure 10: Connecting a Remote Mechanical Switcher Uni t to the VP-81SP 15 Figure 11: Connecting a Remote Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP-81SP Units

Figure 12: Splash Screen

Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window

Figure 14: Device Selection Window

Figure 15: Device Selection Window 21 Figure 16: Loading the Hex

Figure 1 7: RS-232 Window

Figure 18: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected)

Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 24

Tables

Table 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions 5 Table 2: DIP-switch Definitions

Table 3: MACHINE # DIP-switch Settings

Table 4: MACHINE ADDRESS # DIP-switch Settings 13 Table 5: VS-81SP Technical Specificat ions

Table 6: VS-81SP Hex Table

Table 7: Protocol Definitions

Table 8: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 26

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, ma king the best even b etter! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

Thank yo u for purchasing the Kramer VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher, which is ideal for :

that are clearly

defined by function.

• Hi-fi retail stores

• Public address systems

• Home entertainment

Each package includes the following items:

• The VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

• Null-modem adapter, a power cord

• Windows®-based Kramer control software

and an infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery and a separate user manual )

• This user manual

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipme nt carefully and save the original box and

packaging materials for possible future shipment

• Review the c ontent s of this user manual

• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Syste ms; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Roo m Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 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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Getting Started

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview

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3 Overview

The VS-81SP is a bi-directional switcher for stereo audio speaker signals on terminal block connectors. It can switch any one of eight pairs of input signals to one output pair or one input pair to any one of eight output pairs.

The VS-81SP has the following features:

• 8 x 1 input/output stereo connections wit h bi-directional

functionality

• The ability to cascade up to seven units to increase the number of

inputs or outputs

• The ability to handle both high-impedance (100/70V) and

low-impedance (8/4Ω) signals

• Control from the front panel, or via RS-232/RS-485 serial

commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial control device, as well as via an infrared remote controller, or via remote contact-closure switches

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that

may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-81SP away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

to avoid interference, deterioration in signal q uality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associa te d with low quality cables).

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provide d with this unit

Warning – Di sconnect po wer and unplug unit from wall

before i ns talling or removing device or ser vicing unit.

4 Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit.

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 2 For example, part number 2535-000251

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Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

Figure 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions

Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

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Table 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions

Feature

Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED illuminates when receiving signals from the

infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 3 IN/OUT SELECTOR Buttons Select which output (from 1 to 8) to switch from the input 4 OUT/IN Terminal Block Connectors Connects to the input source(s) and the output speaker

pair(s) (from 1 to 8) 5 RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub (F) Port Connects to the PC or RS-232 remote controller 6 RS-232 OUT 9-pin D-sub (M) Port Con nects to the RS-232 IN 9-pin D-sub (F) port of the next

unit in the daisy-chain 7 SETUP DIP-switches DIP-switches fo r setting up the unit (1 to 8 are for setting

addresses, 9 to 11 for software download, and 12 is for

RS-485 termination) 8 REMOTE Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the remote contact-closure switches 9 RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485, pin G may be conne cte d

to the shield (if required) 10 REMOTE IR Opening C onnects to an ex ternal IR receiv er unit for contr olling the

machine via an IR remote controller (instead of using the front

panel IR recei ver)

11 Power Connecto r wit h Fus e AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

1 Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control t he machine (only if the in ternal IR connection cable has been installed)

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Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack

5 Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack

This section descr ibes how to install the VS-81SP in a rack.

Before Installing in a rack

How to Rack Mount

Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range:

To rack-mount a machine:

1. Attach both ear brackets to the machine. To do so, remove the screws from each side of the machine (3 on each side), and replace those screws through the ear brackets.

2. Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails, and insert the proper screws (not provided) through each of the four holes in the rack ears.

Note that:

• In some models, the front panel

may feature built-in rack ears

• Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use

• Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power

• If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions (you can download it at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com)

Operating temperature range +5º to +45º C (41º to 113º F) Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing

Storage temperature range -20º to +70º C (-4º to 158º F) Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing

CAUTION!!

When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking care that:

1. It is located within the recommended environmental conditions, as the op era ti ng ambi ent t e m pera tur e of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature.

2. Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around the machine.

3. The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal positi on.

4. You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting the machine to the supply circuit, overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Refer to t he app ro priate nameplate ratings for information. For example, for fuse replacemen t, s ee the value printed on the product label.

5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected onl y to an ele ctric ity socket with grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall), for example, when using an extension cable or a power strip, and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine.

Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

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6 Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher

To connect the VS-81SP, as shown in Figure 2, do the following

1. Connect the input source (for example, the speaker outputs from a power amplifier) to the OUT/IN terminal block connectors.

2. Connect the IN/OUT connectors to the speaker pairs (up to eight).

3. As an option you can connect a PC and/or controller to the:

• RS-232 port (see section

6.1)

• RS-485 port (see section

6.2)

4. Set the DIP-switches (see section

6.3).

5. If required, connect remote contact-closure switches to the REMOTE terminal block connect or (see secti on

6.4).

6. Connect the power cord to the power s ocket an d c onn ect the pow er c ord to the mains electric ity.

Note: In a reverse configuration (see

Figure 3), you can connect up to eight

power amplifiers to the IN/OUT input connectors and one speaker pair to the OUT/IN output connector.

1 Switch OFF the power on each de vice before connecting it to your VS-81SP. After connecting your VS-81SP, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device

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