Kramer Electronics VP-16x18AK User Manual

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