Kramer Electronics VP-88K User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-88K

8x8 RGBHV / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

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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