Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 7
Table 2: Front Panel VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Features 10
Table 3: Rear Panel VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Features 12
Table 4: VP-23RC Underside Panel Features 13
Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 18
Table 6: PROGRAM Dipswitch Settings 21
Table 7: Connecting an RS-232 Port to a PC 23
Table 8: Dipswitch Settings 24
Table 9: Connection Scheme (for the example in Figure 16) 30
Table 10: The Commands Configuration 32
Table 11: Technical Specifications of the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller 46
Table 12: VP-23RC Hex Table 47
Table 13: VP-23RC Master Audio Selector Hex Table 47
Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Groups 47
Table 15: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone 47
Table 16: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio 48
Table 17: Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step 48
Table 18: Protocol Definitions 49
Table 19: Instruction Codes 50
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Introduction
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 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-23RCPresentation Switcher / Controller, which is ideal for:
Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums,
conference rooms and so on
Production studios, rental and staging
The package includes:
VP-23RC
Windows®-based Kramer control software and Kramer RC Configuration
software
Null-modem adapter, power cord2, and one 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable
Kramer RC-IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the
required batteries and a separate user manual3)
This user manual3
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 cables4
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation:
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; 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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Overview
3 Overview
This section describes:
Using shielded twisted pair (STP)/unshielded twisted pair (UTP) (see
section 6.3)
The VP-23RC (see section 3.1)
Presentation Switcher section (see section 3.1.1)
Media / Room Controller (see section 3.1.2)
Means of control (see section 3.1.3)
An example of how to connect the VP-23RC (see section 3.2)
Recommendations for achieving the best performance (see section 3.3)
Terminology used in this user manual (see section 3.4)
3.1 About the VP-23RC
The VP-23RC is a high quality all-in-one Presentation Switcher and Media/Room
Controller, which lets you control A/V equipment and room items such as window
blinds, room lights, and a projector lift. The VP-23RC includes two major
sections: the Presentation Switcher section and the Media/Room Controller
section, each of which can be operated independently, or in tandem.
3.1.1 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Section
The Presentation Switcher section includes three independent 4x1 audio/video
switchers1, and a master audio switcher2.
The VP-23RC Presentation Switcher section features:
Three sets of four selector buttons (for composite video and audio, s-Video
and audio, and VGA/UXGA and audio), and four master audio selector
buttons (CV, s-Video, VGA/UXGA and Mic). Each of these 16 selector
buttons lets you select the inputs to switch to the outputs and can be
configured3 to carry out a sequence of up to 15 commands (a macro) so
that when pressing a configured button, the switching action is followed
by a macro sequence
VGA/UXGA video bandwidth of 350MHz to ensure transparent
performance even in the most critical applications, and is HDTV compatible
Composite/SDI video bandwidth of 650MHz, an s-Video bandwidth of
385MHz, and a CAT 5 bandwidth of 158MHz
1 A 4x1 switcher for composite video and audio, a 4x1 switcher for s-Video and audio, and a 4x1 switcher for computer
graphics (VGA/UXGA) signals with audio
2 That routes one of the pre-selected audio inputs (from these three switchers) to two separate outputs
3 By the system integrator
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Overview
Digital microphone input level control and digital master audio level
control
Microphone talk-over mode1
A CAT 5 output, with a transmission range of more than 300 feet (over 100
meters) that transmits VGA/UXGA signals2 to a remote acceptor via a
receiver
An internal 5-Watt per channel (24kHz, 3dB) power amplifier for
connecting the speakers directly to the machine
A panel LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel
Recall of the previous setup from non-volatile memory
Audio output level change (via RS-232)
3.1.2 Understanding the Media / Room Controller Section
The Media/Room Controller section controls A/V equipment—especially
projectors and associated equipment3—in media rooms (such as classrooms,
boardrooms, or auditoriums), as well as room functions such as lights, blinds,
a projector lift and/or a screen motor.
The VP-23RC Media/Room Controller section includes:
Eight configurable buttons to set up any supported commands
An Ethernet port4 for configuration and control
Two bidirectional RS-2325 serial ports for universal display (for example,
projectors) and control of the VP-23RC (or other) switcher
Four relays for the simplified and centralized control of room functions
(such as lights, blinds, screen settings, and so on). The relays have
normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts
Three IR control ports
An IR-learner for the customized remote transmitters, without the need for
an external unit IR remote control
Macro mode operation, for programming up to 15 commands with the
press of a single button
Firmware upgrade support
1 The microphone input signal lowers the line audio output level when the connected microphone detects sound
2 Excludes audio
3 Including the A/V equipment connected to the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher section
4 Also for controlling the Presentation Switcher section
5 The RS-232 terminal block port (item 14 in Figure 3) is also used for firmware upgrade
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3.1.3 Controlling the VP-23RC
Control the VP-23RC using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:
RS-2321 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or
other serial controller
The Kramer Infrared remote control transmitter
The ETHERNET2
The VP-23RC is dependable, rugged, and fits into two vertical spaces (2U) of
a standard 19” professional rack.
1 The RS-232 port (item 24 in Figure 3) located in the SWITCHER CONTROL area of the rear panel
2 The Ethernet port is located in the CONTROLLER area of the rear panel and is also used for configuration of the
media/room controller section by the system integrator
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3.2 Connecting the VP-23RC Rear Panel
The VP-23RC can be connected in different configurations, integrating the
Presentation Switcher section with the Media/Room Controller section. The
block diagram in Figure 1 shows a VP-23RC configuration example:
IR Emitters
Relays
RS-232
Figure 1: VP-23RC Configuration Example
In this example:
Three VIDEO sources are connected to the inputs
The three VIDEO outputs are all connected to the same projector
The projector is connected to the RS-232 port in the CONTROLLER area
Two of the video sources are also connected to the IR terminal blocks
A CAT 5 UXGA receiver is connected
Various room items are connected to the RELAY terminal blocks
A microphone and speakers are connected, as well as the audio inputs and
outputs
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Overview
To connect the VP-23RC as illustrated in the block diagram in Figure 1:
Connect the A/V equipment1 to the Presentation Switcher section (see
section 6)
Connect the A/V equipment and room items to the Media/Room
Controller section (see section 7)
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noiselevels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your Kramer VP-23RC away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.4 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
Dynamic Host
Configuration
Protocol (DHCP)
Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or
IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a
Local Area Network
(LAN)
Media Access
Control (MAC)
Address
Transmission
Control
Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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 location
stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.
particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that 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.
Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a
server within a defined geographic area.
A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an
Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.
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.
1 Such as DVD players, video players, speakers and so on
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4 Your Presentation Switcher / Controller
The VP-23RC front and rear panels relate in the following way:
The Presentation Switcher section relates to the AUDIO, VIDEO and
SWITCHER CONTROL areas on the rear panel
The Media/Room Controller section relates to the CONTROLLER area on
the rear panel
The Power connector, the RS-232 port in the SWITCHER CONTROL
AREA and the ETHERNET port are common to both sections
This section describes the VP-23RC:
Front panel (see section 4.1)
Rear panel (see section 4.2)
Underside panel (see section 4.3)
4.1 The VP-23RC Front Panel
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the front panel of the VP-23RC.
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Figure 2: VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller – Front View
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Table 2: Front Panel VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Features
# Feature Function
1 IR (Infrared) Receiver Signals from the Kramer remote control transmitter illuminate
2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
3 IR IN Receiver Accepts IR remote commands for the IR learner feature1
4 MEDIA / ROOM CONTROLLER
Buttons
5 s-VIDEO (Y/C)-AUDIO SELECTOR
Buttons
6 VIDEO (CV)-AUDIO SELECTOR
Buttons
7 VGA/UXGA-AUDIO SELECTOR
Buttons
8 CV Button Press to route the selected audio signal from the composite
s-VIDEO Button Press to route the selected audio signal from the s-Video
MASTER
AUDIO
VGA/UXGA Button Press to route the selected audio signal from the
SELECTOR2
9 - Button Decrease the microphone audio signal level
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AUDIO LEVEL
11 + Button Increase the master audio signal level
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13 LOCK Button Press to lock the front panel buttons
14 TALK OVER Button Push the button to activate talk over4
MIC ButtonPress to route the microphone input to the master audio
MIC
MASTER
+ Button Increase the microphone audio signal level
- Button Decrease the master audio signal level
the LED
Control the room and the A/V equipment (from 1 to 8)2
Selects the s-Video-audio source (from 1 to 4)2
Selects the composite video-audio source (from 1 to 4)2
Selects the VGA/UXGA video-audio source from (1 to 4)2
video section to the master audio outputs3
section to the master audio outputs3
VGA/UXGA section to the master audio outputs3
outputs3
4.2 The VP-23RC Rear Panel
Figure 3 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the VP-23RC.
1 Used by the system integrator only, see section 9.2
2 Each button when pressed can also execute a macro sequence of up to 15 programmed commands (as configured by the
system integrator)
3 MASTER OUT and SPKR OUT
4 With the TALK OVER button selected, 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 the Talk Over
function inactive
Table 3: Rear Panel VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Features
# Feature Function
1 MIC IN Connector Connect to the microphone
2 COND. / DYN Selector Switch Push in to select a condenser, release to select a
3 CV OUT Terminal Block Connector Connect to the composite video balanced audio acceptor
4 Y/C OUT Terminal Block Connector Connect to the s-Video balanced audio acceptor
5 UXGA OUT Terminal Block Connector Connect to the VGA/UXGA balanced audio acceptor
6 MASTER OUT Terminal Block Connector Connect the master balanced audio channel acceptor1
AUDIO
7 CV IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the composite video balanced audio sources2
8 Y/C IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the s-Video balanced audio sources2
9 UXGA IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the VGA/UXGA balanced audio sources2
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11 RELAY Terminal Block Connector Connect each relay2 to a room item. The PINOUT is:
12 IR Terminal Block Connectors Connect to an IR emitter cable (from IR1 to IR 3)
13 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC through computer networking3
14 Port 1:Terminal Block
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16
17 CVIN BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video sources2
18 CVOUT BNC Connector Connect to the composite video acceptor
19 Y/CIN 4-pin Connectors Connect to the s-Video sources2
20 Y/COUT 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video acceptor
21 UXGAIN 15-pin HD Connectors Connect to the VGA/UXGA video sources2
22 UXGAOUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the VGA/UXGA video acceptor
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24 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
25 FLASH PROG. Button Push in to upgrade the Presentation Switcher section to
26 RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485; Pin G may be
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28
SPKR OUT Terminal Block Connector Connect to a pair of loudspeakers
RS-232
Connector (G, Rx, Tx)4
Ports
CONTROLLER
VIDEO
SWITCHER CONTROL
Power Connector with Fuse
Port 2: 9-pin D-sub Connector
PROGRAM DipswitchesDIP1 is for firmware upgrade (see section 10.2); DIP 3
UXGA CAT5 OUT
RJ-45 Connector
Dipswitches DIPs 1, 2 and 3 are OFF, DIP 4 is ON for RS-485
dynamic microphone
NO: Normally Open; C: Common; NC: Normally
Closed
Connect to the RS-232 port of the A/V equipment or a
PC or other Serial Controller
is for factory reset; DIP 2 and DIP 4 are not used (see
section 7.1)
Connect to a remote computer graphics acceptor via
a receiver (for example, the TP-120), see section 3.2
Connect to a PC to control the VP-23RC
the latest Kramer firmware (see section 10.1), or
release for Normal (the factory default)
connected to the shield (if required)
termination
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
1 Both the MASTER OUT and the SPKR OUT terminal block connectors receive the same signal: the MASTER OUT
outputs the signal as it is while the SPKR OUT is amplified
2 From 1 to 4
3 To configure the Media/Room Controller section or control the VP-23RC via the ETHERNET
4 Port 1 can connect to a PC to upgrade the firmware of the Media/Room Controller section
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4.3 The VP-23RC Underside Panel
Figure 4 and Table 4 define the VP-23RC underside features:
RESET Button Press to reset the unit prior to firmware upgrade (see section 10.1)
VS Switch Slide the switch to the left (to NORMAL) to retain the polarity of the
HS Switch Slide the switch to the left (to NORMAL) to retain the polarity of the
vertical sync pulses on the UXGA CAT5 OUT connector; slide the switch
to the right1 to change the vertical sync pulses on the UXGA CAT5 OUT
connector (VS) polarity to NEGATIVE polarity2
horizontal sync pulses on the UXGA CAT5 OUT connector; slide the
switch to the right1 to change the horizontal sync pulses on the UXGA
CAT5 OUT connector (HS) polarity to NEGATIVE polarity2
1 By default, both switches are set to the left
2 Downgoing syncs
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Installing the VP-23RC on a Rack
5 Installing the VP-23RC on a Rack
This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack
mount.
Before Installing on a Rack
Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is
within the recommended range:
Operating temperature range +5° to +45° C (41° to 113° F)
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing
Storage temperature range -20° to +70° C (-4° to 158° F)
Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing
To rack-mount a machine:
1. Attach both ear brackets to the
How to Rack Mount
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.
When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking
CAUTION!!
care that:
1. It is located within the recommended environmental
conditions, as the operating ambient temperature 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 position.
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 the appropriate
nameplate ratings for information. For example, for
fuse replacement, see the value printed on the
product label.
5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way
and is connected only to an electricity 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.
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)
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