Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-31KSi
3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 3
3.2 Defining EDID 4
4 Defining the VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher 5
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-31KSi 8
5 Connecting the VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher 8
5.1 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 9
5.2 Connecting Remote Contact Closure Input Selection Switches 10
5.3 Connecting the SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Module 11
5.4 Connecting the CAT 5 Twisted Pair Output 12
5.5 Connecting to the VP-31KSi via the RS-232 Port 12
5.6 Connecting to the VP-31KSi via the RS-485 Port 12
5.6.1 Setting the RS-485 Machine Number and Bus Termination DIP-switches 12
5.6.2 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-31KSi Devices 13
5.7 Cascading Multiple VP-31KSi Devices 14
5.8 Controlling a Remote RS-232 Device 15
5.9 Connecting to the VP-31KSi via the Ethernet Port 16
5.9.1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port 16
5.9.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 18
5.9.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-31KSi 18
6 Operating the VP-31KSi Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 18
6.1 Using the Front Panel INPUT SELECTOR Buttons 18
6.2 The Audio-Follow-Video and Breakaway Modes 18
6.2.1 Switching to Breakaway Mode 19
6.2.2 Switching to Audio-Follow-Video Mode 19
6.3 Setting the Audio Output Gain 19
6.4 Reading and Writing the EDID 19
7 Operating the VP-31KSi Remotely 19
8 Operating the VP-31KSi Remotely using a Web Browser 20
8.1 To Log On to the VP-31KSi Web Pages 20
8.2 The Switching Matrix Page 22
8.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 23
8.2.2 Operating in the Confirm Mode 23
8.3 The Audio Gain Page 24
8.4 The Configurations Page 25
9 Updating the Firmware 25
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10 Technical Specifications 26
11 Default Parameters 27
11.1 Default Communication Parameters 27
11.2 Default Audio and Video Parameters 27
11.3 Default EDID 28
12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 29
13 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 29
14 Kramer Protocol 31
14.1 Switching Protocols 31
14.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 31
14.1.2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 31
14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 31
14.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 32
14.2.2 Command Part Details 32
14.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 38
Figures
Figure 1: VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-31KSi 8
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 10
Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection 10
Figure 6: Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring 10
Figure 7: Connecting the SI-1VGA 11
Figure 8: Connecting to the RS-232 Communication Port 12
Figure 9: RS-485 DIP-switch Default Setting 13
Figure 10: Cascading up to Eight VP-31KSi Devices 15
Figure 11: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17
Figure 12: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17
Figure 13: Java Test Page Success Message 20
Figure 14: The Loading Page 21
Figure 15: First Time Security Warning 21
Figure 16: VP-31KSi Switching Matrix Page 22
Figure 17: Switching an Input to an Output 23
Figure 18: Switching an Input to an Output 23
Figure 19: Exiting Offline Warning 24
Figure 20: Audio Gain Page 24
Figure 21: Configurations Page 25
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Tables
Table 1: VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Front Panel Features 5
Table 2: VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Rear Panel Features 7
Table 3: RS-485 DIP-switch Settings 13
Table 4: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings 13
Table 5: Button Illumination Descriptions 18
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-31KSi 26
Table 7: Default Communication Parameters 27
Table 8: Default Audio and Video Parameters 27
Table 9: VP-31KSi Video and Audio Signal Codes 29
Table 10: VP-31KSi Audio Input Gain Codes 29
Table 11: VP-31KSi Audio and Audio Output Gain Codes 29
Table 12: VP-31KSi Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 30
Table 13: VP-31KSi Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain 30
Table 14: Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain 30
Table 15: VP-31KSi Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Output Gain 30
Table 16: Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 30
Table 17: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 33
Table 18: Protocol Definitions 39
Table 19: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 40
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, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN
Switcher.
The VP-31KSi is ideal for:
• Display systems requiring simple input selection
• Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses
• Rental/staging applications
• Multimedia and presentation source selection
The package includes the following items:
• VP-31KSi 3x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
• Infrared RC-IR3 remote control transmitter (including the required battery
and a separate user manual
• This user manual
• Power adapter
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that are clearly defined by function.
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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 cables
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; 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 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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