Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-8x4AK
8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
3.2 DDC Support 5
3.3 Defining EDID 5
4 Your VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 5
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 9
5 Installing the VP-8x4AK in a Rack 10
6 Using the VP-8x4AK 11
6.1 Connecting the VP-8x4AK Rear Panel 11
6.2 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 13
6.3 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-232 Port 13
6.4 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port 14
6.4.1 Setting the VP-8x4AK 14
6.5 Configuring the Ethernet Port 15
6.5.1 Connecting via the Ethernet 15
6.5.2 Ethernet Port Configuration 17
6.6 Control via the Ethernet Port 18
6.7 Setting the Switching Delay Time 19
6.8 Setting the Machine Number 19
6.9 Cascading Machines 19
7 Operating the VP-8x4AK 21
7.1 Switching an Input to an Output 21
7.2 Understanding the 7-Segment Displays 21
7.2.1 The STATUS 7-Segment Display 21
7.2.2 The REL AUD IO LEVEL 7-Segment Displ ay 22
7.3 Confirming Settings 22
7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 22
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 23
7.4 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Con fi g ur a t ions 23
7.4.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration 23
7.4.2 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 24
7.5 Locking the Front Panel 24
7.6 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 24
7.6.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video O pti o n 25
7.6.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 25
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7.7 The Audio Input/Output Gain Control 25
8 Flash Memory Upgrade 26
9 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 26
9.1 Connecting to the VP-8x4AK via your Browser 27
9.2 The VP-8x4AK Switching Matrix Page 28
9.2.1 Switch an Input to an Output via the Embedded Web Pages 29
9.2.2 Operate in the Confirm Mode 30
9.2.3 Store and Recall Setup s 31
9.3 Audio Gain Page 33
9.4 The Configurations Page 34
10 Technical Specifications 35
11 Communication Parameters 36
12 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 37
13 Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 38
14 Kramer Protocol 40
14.1 Switching Protocols 40
14.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 40
14.1.2 Switching Prot oc ol s via Pro t oc ol Commands 40
14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 40
14.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 41
14.2.2 Command Parts Details 42
14.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 48
Figures
Figure 1: VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Front View 6
Figure 2: VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher – Rear View 8
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 12
Figure 4: Connectin g a Balanced Stereo Audio Output 13
Figure 5: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 13
Figure 6: The RS-485 TERM DIP-switch 14
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 16
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 16
Figure 9: Connect Screen 17
Figure 10: Device Properties Screen 18
Figure 11: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 20
Figure 12: 7-segment Display during Normal Operation 21
Figure 13: REL AUDIO LEVEL 7-segment Display 22
Figure 14: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons 23
Figure 15: Java Test Page Su ccess Message 26
Figure 16: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 27
Figure 17: Loading the Embedded Web Pages 27
Figure 18: First Time Security Warning 28
Figure 19: VP-8x4AK Embedded Web Page 29
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Figure 20: Switching an Input to an Output 30
Figure 21: Switching an Input to an Output in the Confirm Mode 30
Figure 22: Exiting Offline Warning 31
Figure 23: Selectin g a preset 31
Figure 24: Save P r es et Message 32
Figure 25: Load Preset Message 32
Figure 26: Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode 33
Figure 27: Audio Gain 33
Figure 28: CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 34
Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
Table 2: Front Panel VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features 7
Table 3: Rear Panel VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-8x4AK 8x4 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 35
Table 5: Communication Parameters 36
Table 6: VP-8x4AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 37
Table 7: VP-8x4AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 37
Table 8: VP-8x4AK Audio Input Gain Codes 37
Table 9: VP-8x4AK Audio Output Gain Codes 38
Table 10: VP-8x4AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 38
Table 11: VP-8x4AK Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels via RS-232/RS-485 38
Table 12: VP-8x4AK Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Audio Input Gain 39
Table 13: VP-8x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain 39
Table 14: VP-8x4AK Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Output Gain 39
Table 15: VP-8x4AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain 39
Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 43
Table 17: Protocol Definitions 48
Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 49
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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, creat iv e, and aff orda ble s oluti ons to t he vast range
of problems that confront the video, a u di o, presen t ation, and broadcasting
professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the bes t ev en be tter! 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 VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA / Audio
Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applica tions:
• Professional display systems re quiring a true 8x4 computer graphics and
audio matrix operation
• Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
• VP-8x4AK 8x4 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher
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• Windows®-based Kramer control software
• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (inc luding the
required battery and a separate user manual
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• Power cord
, rack “ears” and this user manual
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)
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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
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• 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; GR OUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Conne ctivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Downloadable from our Web site at
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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