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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-81SP
8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher
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Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
4 Your VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 3
5 Installing the VS-81SP in a Rack 6
6 Connecting the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 7
6.1 Connecting via RS-232 9
6.2 Connecting via RS-485 9
6.3 DIP-switch Settings 10
6.3.1 Setting the MACHINE # 11
6.3.2 Setting the MACHINE ADDRESS # 13
6.4 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 15
7 Operating the VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher 17
7.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 17
7.2 Using Serial Commands 17
7.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Controller 17
8 Technical Specifications 18
9 Upgrading the VS-81SP Firmware 18
9.1 Downloading from the Internet 18
9.2 Connecting a PC to the RS-232 Port 19
9.3 Installing the Firmware 19
10 Hex Table 25
11 Kramer Protocol 2000 25
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Figures
Figure 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions 4
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-81SP – 1 Amplifier to 8 Speaker Pairs 8
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-81SP – 8 Amplifiers to 1 Speaker Pair
Figure 4: Connecting a PC Without Using a Null-modem Adapter
Figure 5: Controlling via RS-485
Figure 6: SETUP DIP-switches (Factory Default for Stan d-Alone MACHINE # 1) 10
Figure 7: DIP-switch Settings on 4 VP-81SP Units
Figure 8: Cascading 3 VP-81SP Units
Figure 9: Addressing 3 Cascaded VP-81SP Units
Figure 10: Connecting a Remot e Mechanical Switch er U nit to the VP-81SP 15
Figure 11: Connecting a Remot e Unit to a Cascaded Set of Three VP-81SP Units
Figure 12: Splash Scr een
Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window
Figure 14: Device Selection Window
Figure 15: Device Selection Window 21
Figure 16: Loading the Hex
Figure 17: RS-232 Window
Figure 18: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected)
Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 24
Tables
Table 1: VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher Functions 5
Table 2: DIP-switch Definitions
Table 3: MACHINE # DIP-switch Settings
Table 4: MACHINE ADDRESS # DIP-switch Settings 13
Table 5: VS-81SP Techn ical Specifications
Table 6: VS-81SP Hex Table
Table 7: Protocol Definitions
Table 8: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 26
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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 o f our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
defined b y function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker
Switcher, which is ideal for:
• Hi-fi retail stores
• Public address systems
• Home entertainment
Each package includes the following items:
• The VS-81SP 8 x 1 Loudspeaker Switcher
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• Null-modem adapter, a power cord
and an infrared remote
control transmitter (including the required battery and a separate
user manual)
• Windows®-based Kramer control software
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• This user man ual
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that are clearly
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the eq uipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of t his user man ual
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• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
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 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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