Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-16x18AK
16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Recycling Kramer Products 2
2.2 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 4
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 5
3.2 Safety Instructions 5
3.3 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair 6
4 Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router 7
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 11
5 Installing the VP-16x18AK in a Rack 12
6 Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK 13
6.1 Connecting the VP-16x18AK 13
6.2 Connecting the Audio Outputs to Balanced/Unbalanced Acceptors 14
6.3 Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via RS-232 15
6.4 Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via RS-485 15
6.5 Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via the Ethernet Port 16
6.5.1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port 16
6.5.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 18
6.5.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-16x18AK Using K-Upload 18
6.6 Setting the RS-485 Termination and Machine Number DIP-switches 18
7 Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 20
7.1 The Status Display 20
7.2 Switching Inputs to Outputs 20
7.3 The At Once and Confirm Modes 21
7.3.1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes 21
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 21
7.4 Setting the Audio Gain for Inputs and Outputs 22
7.5 Audio Output Bass and Treble Level Setting 22
7.6 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 23
7.6.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video O pti o n 23
7.6.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 23
7.7 Storing and Recalling Setup Configurations 23
7.7.1 Storing a Setup Configuration 24
7.7.2 Recalling a Setup Configuration 24
7.8 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 24
7.9 Reading and Writing the EDID 24
8 Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely 25
8.1 Operating the VP-16x18AK via RS-232 25
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9 Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 27
9.1 Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via your Browser 27
9.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 29
9.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 30
9.2.2 Setting the AFV Mode 30
9.2.3 Operating in the Offline Mode 31
9.2.4 Storing and Recalling Setups 32
9.2.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 34
9.3 Audio Input Gain Control Page 34
9.4 The Configuration Page 35
10 Firmware Upgrade Using K-Upload 36
11 Technical Specifications 37
12 Default Communication Parameters 38
13 Factory Default EDID 38
14 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 40
15 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 41
16 Kramer Protocol 43
16.1 Switching Protocols 43
16.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 43
16.1.2 Switching Prot oc ol s via Pro t oc ol Commands 43
16.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 43
16.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 44
16.2.2 Command Parts Details 44
16.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 51
Figures
Figure 1: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Front Panel 7
Figure 2: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router 14
Figure 4: Connectin g t o a Balanced Acceptor 14
Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Acceptor 15
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17
Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17
Figure 8: VP-16x18AK DIP-switches 18
Figure 9: Control Configuration via RS-232 26
Figure 10: Java Test Page Su ccess Message 27
Figure 11: Entering the IP Address in the Address Bar 27
Figure 12: The Loading Page 28
Figure 13: First Time Security Warning 28
Figure 14: Main Switching Matrix Page 29
Figure 15: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix 30
Figure 16: Switching an Input to an Output 30
Figure 17: AFV Mode Warning 31
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Figure 18: AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched 31
Figure 19: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 32
Figure 20: Exiting Offline Warning 32
Figure 21: Selectin g Preset 07 33
Figure 22: Selecting Preset 03 33
Figure 23: Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode 34
Figure 24: Audio Gain Control Page 34
Figure 25: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 35
Figure 26: Configuration Page 35
Tables
Table 1: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Front Panel Features 8
Table 2: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Rear Panel Features 10
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings 18
Table 4: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings 19
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VP-16x18AK 37
Table 6: Communication Parameters 38
Table 7: VP-16x18AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 40
Table 8: VP-16x18AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 40
Table 9: VP-16x18AK Audio Input Gain Codes 40
Table 10: VP-16x18AK Audio Output Gain Codes 41
Table 11: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels via RS-232/RS-485 41
Table 12: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS-232/RS-485 41
Table 13: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Audio Input Gain 41
Table 14: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain 42
Table 15: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Output Gain 42
Table 16: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 42
Table 17: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 45
Table 18: Protocol Definitions 51
Table 19: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 52
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professionals 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
1
that are clearly defined by
function.
Congratulations on purchasing your VP-16x18AK, 16 x 18 PC
UXGA/Audio Router which is ideal for the following typical applica tions:
• Professional display systems re quiring a true 16x18 computer
graphics and audio matrix operation
• Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
• VP-16x18AK, 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router
• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual
• Power cord
3 2
, rack “ears” and this user manual
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the e quipment carefully and save the original b ox and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades
are available (where appropriate).
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; 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: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
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