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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-8x8TP
8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Terminol ogy Used in t his User Ma nual 4
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pa ir an d Unshie lded T wisted P air 4
3.3 Defining the EDID 5
3.4 The Power Connect™ Feature in the VP-8x8TP 5
4 Defining the VP-8x8TP 8 x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix S witcher 6
5 Installing the VP-8x8TP in a Rack 9
6 Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8 x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix S witcher 10
6.1 Connecting the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 10
6.2 Connecting to the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher via RS-485 11
6.2.1 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination 12
6.2.2 Setting the RS-485 Bus Machine Number 12
6.3 Connecting to VP-8x8TP via the RS-232 Port 12
6.4 Configuri ng t he E ther net Port 12
6.4.1 Connecting via the Ethernet Port 12
6.4.2 Ethernet Port Configuration 14
6.5 Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Au dio Matr ix Switc her Rem otely 16
6.6 Setting the Switc hing Delay Time 16
7 Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UX GA/Audio Matrix Switcher 17
7.1 Switching Inputs and Outputs 17
7.1.1 Switching an Input to an Output 17
7.1.2 Switching an Input to all Outputs 17
7.1.3 Disconnecting an Input from an Output 17
7.1.4 Disconnecting all Inputs from Outputs 18
7.2 The 7-Segment Status Display Modes 18
7.2.1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 18
7.2.2 Status Display During Normal Operation 18
7.2.3 Status Display During Audio Level Setting 19
7.3 Confirming Settings 19
7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 19
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 20
7.4 Storing/Recalling Input-Output Configurations 20
7.4.1 Storing an Input-Output Configuration 20
7.4.2 Recalling an Input-O utput Configur a tion 21
7.5 Locking t he F ront Pa nel 21
7.6 Choosing the Audi o-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 21
7.6.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video O pti o n 22
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7.6.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 22
7.7 Setting t he A udio Inp ut Gain 22
7.8 Using the IR Transmitter 23
8 Operating Multiple VP-8x8TP Units Remotely via RS-232 23
9 Operating the VP-8x8TP Rem otely via your Web Browser 24
9.1 Connecting to the VP-8x8TP via your Browser 25
9.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page 26
9.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output 27
9.2.2 Setting the AFV Mode 28
9.2.3 Operating in the Offline Mode 28
9.2.4 Storing and Recalling Setups 29
9.2.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 31
9.3 Audio Input Gain Control Page 31
9.4 The Configuration Page 32
10 EDID 33
11 Firmware Upgrade 33
11.1 Wiring the TP RJ-45 Connectors 34
12 Technical Specifications 35
13 Default Communication Parameters 35
14 Default EDID 36
15 Tables of Hex C odes for Seri al Co mmunic ation ( Protoc ol 200 0) 38
16 Kramer Protocol 39
16.1 Switching Protocols 40
16.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 40
16.1.2 Switching Prot oc ol s via Pro t oc ol Commands 40
16.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 40
16.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 40
16.2.2 Command Parts Details 41
16.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 47
Figures
Figure 1: VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 10
Figure 4: The RS-485 TERM Dipswitch 12
Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14
Figure 7: Connect Window 15
Figure 8: Device Properties Window 16
Figure 9: Status Display Five Seconds After Turn On 18
Figure 10: Status Display During Normal Operation 18
Figure 11: Status Display Showing INPUT 3, Gain -4.5 19
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Figure 12: Storing and Recalling using the Input-Output Buttons 20
Figure 13: Status Display Showing Audio Gain for Input 3, Gain -4.5 22
Figure 14: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 24
Figure 15: Java Test Page Su ccess Message 24
Figure 16: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 25
Figure 17: The Loading Page 25
Figure 18: First Time Security Warning 26
Figure 19: Main Switching Matrix Page 26
Figure 20: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix 27
Figure 21: Switching an Input to an Output 27
Figure 22: AFV Mode Warning 28
Figure 23: AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched 28
Figure 24: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 29
Figure 25: Exiting Offline Warning 29
Figure 26: Selectin g Preset 07 30
Figure 27: Selectin g Preset 03 30
Figure 28: Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode 31
Figure 29: Audio Gain Control Page 31
Figure 30: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 32
Figure 31: Configuration Page 32
Figure 32: TP Pinout Wiring 34
Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this Manual 4
Table 2: VP-8x8TP Front and Rear Panel Features 7
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 35
Table 4: Default Communicat ion Parameters 35
Table 5: VP-8x8TP Video Signal Codes 37
Table 6: VP-8x8TP Audio Signal Codes 38
Table 7: VP-8x8TP Audio Input Gai n Codes 38
Table 8: VP-8x8TP Hex Codes for Switching Video Channels 38
Table 9: VP-8x8TP Hex Codes for Switching Audio Channels 38
Table 10: VP-8x8TP Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Audio Input Gain 39
Table 11: VP-8x8TP Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain 39
Table 12: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 42
Table 13: Protocol Definitions 47
Table 14: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 48
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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 l i ne, making t he 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 VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher,
which is ideal for the following t ypical applications:
• Professional display systems requiring a true 8x8 computer graphics and
audio matrix operation
• Long range multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection
The package includes the following items:
• VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher
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• K-Router Windows
• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (inc luding the required
battery and a separate user manual
• Power cord
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and this user ma n ual
-based Kramer control software
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)
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the e quipment carefully and save the original b ox and pac kaging
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
This quick start chart summarizes the steps for basic setup and operation.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 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
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is available at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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