Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-88K
8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
4 Defining the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 4
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 8
5 Installing in a Rack 8
6 Connecting the RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher 9
6.1 Wiring a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 10
6.2 Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-232 11
6.3 Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-485 12
6.4 Connecting to the VP-88K via the Ethernet Port 12
6.4.1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port 12
6.4.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 14
6.4.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-88K 14
6.5 Setting the VP-88K DIP-switches 16
7 Operating the VP-88K 18
7.1 Displaying the Configuration of the VP-88K 18
7.2 Switching Outputs to Inputs 18
7.3 Confirming Settings 18
7.3.1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes 19
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 19
7.4 Understanding the 7-Segment Status Display Information 20
7.4.1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 20
7.4.2 Status Display During Normal Operation 20
7.4.3 Status Display During Audio Gain Level Setting 21
7.5 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 21
7.5.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 21
7.5.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 22
7.6 Storing/Recalling Input-Output Configurations 22
7.6.1 Storing an Input-Output Configuration 22
7.6.2 Recalling an Input-Output Configuration 22
7.6.3 Deleting an Input-Output Configuration 23
7.7 The Audio Input/Output Gain Control 23
7.8 Resetting the Unit 24
7.9 Selecting the Genlock Source 24
8 Controlling the VP-88K 25
8.1 Controlling the VP-88K via RS-232 25
8.2 Controlling the VP-88K via RS-485 26
8.3 Controlling the VP-88K via Ethernet 27
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9 Connecting to the VP-88K via your Browser 28
9.1 Connecting to the VP-88K User Manual via your Browser 28
9.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 30
9.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 30
9.2.2 Setting the AFV Mode 31
9.2.3 Operating in the Offline Mode 32
9.2.4 Storing and Recalling Setups 33
9.2.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 35
9.3 Audio Input Gain Control Page 35
9.4 The Configuration Page 36
10 Flash Memory Upgrade 37
11 Technical Specifications 38
12 Communication Parameters 39
13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 39
14 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 40
15 Kramer Protocol 42
15.1 Switching Protocols 42
15.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 43
15.1.2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 43
15.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 43
15.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 43
15.2.2 Command Parts Details 45
15.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 51
Figures
Figure 1: VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear View 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher
Figure 4: Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output
Figure 5: Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output
Figure 6: Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input
Figure 7: Connecting to the VP-88K via RS-232 using a PC 11
Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
Figure 10: Connect Window
Figure 11: Device Properties Window 16
Figure 12: VP-88K DIP-switches
Figure 13: Status Display Immediately After Turn On
Figure 14: Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On
Figure 15: Status Display During Normal Operation 21
Figure 16: Status Display Showing OUTPUT 3, Gain -4.5
Figure 17: Configuration Button Numbering
Figure 18: Status Display OUTPUT 8 Flashing
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Figure 19: Status Display Showing OUTPUT 8, Gain -4.5 24
Figure 20: Genlock External Connector and Source Selector Button
Figure 21: Control Configuration via RS-232
Figure 22: DIP-switch Setting for Machine 2 26
Figure 23: Controlling the VP-88K via Ethernet
Figure 24: Java Test Page Success Message
Figure 25: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar
Figure 26: The Loading Page 29
Figure 27: First Time Security Warning
Figure 28: Main Switching Matrix Page
Figure 29: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix
Figure 30: Switching an Input to an Output 31
Figure 31: AFV Mode Warning
Figure 32: AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched
Figure 33: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode
Figure 34: Exiting Offline Warning 33
Figure 35: Selecting Preset 07
Figure 36: Selecting Preset 03
Figure 37: Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode
Figure 38: Audio Gain Control Page 35
Figure 39: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2
Figure 40: Configuration Page
Tables
Table 1: VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 5
Table 2: RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 7
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings
Table 4: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings
Table 5: Technical Specifications for the VP-88K
Table 6: Communication Parameters
Table 7: VP-88K Video Signal Codes 39
Table 8: VP-88K Audio Signal Codes
Table 9: VP-88K Audio Input Gain Codes
Table 10: VP-88K Audio Output Gain Codes
Table 11: VP-88K Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels 41
Table 12: VP-88K Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels
Table 13: VP-88K Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain
Table 14: Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain
Table 15: VP-88K Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease the Audio Output Gain 42
Table 16: VP-88K Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain
Table 17: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000
Table 18: Protocol Definitions
Table 19: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 52
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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
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio
Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for:
• Professional display systems requiring true 8x8 computer graphics and audio
matrix operation
• Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection
• Presentation and production applications
The package includes the following items:
• VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher
• Power cord
• Windows®-based Kramer control software
• 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
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2.1 Quick Start
The following quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a
VP-88K RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher.
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 from our Web site at
3 Download the latest user manuals from our Web site at
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
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