Kramer Electronics VP-81KSi User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-81KSi
8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining EDID 4
4 Defining the VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher 5
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81KSi 7
5 Installing in a Rack 8
6 Connecting the VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher 9
6.1 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 10
6.2 Connecting Remote Contact Closure Input Selection Switches 11
6.3 Connecting the SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Module 11
6.4 Connecting the AV ON CAT 5 Twisted Pair Output 12
6.5 Connecting to the VP-81KSi via the RS-232 Port 12
6.6 Connecting to the VP-81KSi via the RS-485 Port 13
6.6.1 Setting the RS-485 Machine Number and Bus Termination DIP-switches 13
6.6.2 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81KSi Devices 14
6.7 Cascading Multiple VP-81KSi Devices 14
6.8 Controlling a Remote RS-232 Device 15
6.9 Connecting to the VP-81KSi via the Ethernet Port 16
6.9.1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port 16
6.9.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 18
6.9.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-81KSi 18
7 Operating the VP-81KSi Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 19
7.1 Using the Front Panel INPUT SELECTOR Buttons 19
7.2 Using the Audio-Follow-Video/Breakaway Modes 20
7.2.1 Operating in Breakaway Mode 20
7.2.2 Switching to Audio Follow Video Mode 20
7.3 Setting the Audio Output Gain 20
7.4 Operating Cascaded VP-81KSi Devices 20
8 Operating the VP-81KSi Remotely 21
9 Operating the VP-81KSi Remotely using a Web Browser 21
9.1 To Log On to the VP-81KSi Web Pages 22
9.2 The Switching Matrix Page 23
9.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 24
9.2.2 Operating in the Confirm Mode 25
9.3 The Audio Gain Page 26
9.4 The Configurations Page 27
10 Upgrading the Firmware 28
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11 EDID 28
12 Technical Specifications 29
13 Communication Parameters 30
14 Default EDID 30
15 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 31
16 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 32
17 Kramer Protocol 33
17.1 Switching Protocols 34
17.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 34
17.1.2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 34
17.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 34
17.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 34
17.2.2 Command Part Details 35
17.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 41
Figures
Figure 1: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81KSi
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection
Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection
Figure 6: Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring 11
Figure 7: Connecting the SI-1VGA
Figure 8: RS-485 DIP-switches
Figure 9: Cascading up to Eight VP-81KSi Devices
Figure 10: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Figure 11: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17
Figure 12: Connect Window
Figure 13: Device Properties Window
Figure 14: Java Test Page Success Message
Figure 15: The Loading Page 22
Figure 16: First Time Security Warning
Figure 17: VP-81KSi Switching Matrix Page
Figure 18: Switching an Input to an Output
Figure 19: Switching an Input to an Output 25
Figure 20: Exiting Offline Warning
Figure 21: Audio Gain Page
Figure 22: Configurations Page
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Tables
Table 1: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Front Panel Features 5
Table 2: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Rear Panel Features 6
Table 3: RS-485 DIP-switch Settings
Table 4: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings
Table 5: Button Illumination Descriptions
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-81KSi 29
Table 7: Communication Parameters
Table 8: VP-81KSi Video and Audio Signal Codes
Table 9: VP-81KSi Audio Input Gain Codes
Table 10: VP-81KSi Audio and Audio Output Gain Codes 32
Table 11: VP-81KSi Hex Codes for Protocol 2000
Table 12: VP-81KSi Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain
Table 13: Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain
Table 14: VP-8x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Output Gain
Table 15: Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 33
Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000
Table 17: Protocol Definitions
Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000
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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-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN
Switcher.
The VP-81KSi 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-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
• Infrared RC-IR3 remote control transmitter (including the required battery
and a separate user manual
• One SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Module and user manual
• Power cord
• This user manual
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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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