Kramer VP-12x8 Manuel utilisateur

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VP-12x8

12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 1

Overview 3

3.1

Terminology Used in this User Manual 4

Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher 4

Installing the VP-12x8 on a Rack 8

Connecting the VP-12x8 9

6.1

Connecting the VP-12x8 Rear Panel 9

6.2

Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 11

6.3

Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 12

6.3.1

Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 12

6.3.2

Connectingthe ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 13

6.3.3

Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 13

Operating the VP-12x8 14

7.1

Displaying Unit Characteristics 14

7.2

Confirming Settings 14

7.2.1

Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 15

7.2.2

Confirming a Switching Action 15

7.3

Storing/Recalling IN/OUT Configurations 16

7.3.1

Storing an Input/Output Configuration 16

7.3.2

Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 16

7.3.3

Deleting an Input/Output Configuration 17

7.4

Locking the Front Panel 17

Flash Memory Upgrade 18

8.1

Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 18

8.1.1

Downloading from the Internet 18

8.1.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 18

8.1.3

Upgrading Firmware 19

8.2

Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 23

8.2.1

Downloading from the Internet 23

8.2.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 23

8.2.3

Upgrading Firmware 24

Technical Specifications 25

Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 26

Kramer Protocol 2000 27

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Figures

Figure 1: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Front and Rear View 5

Figure 2: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Underside View 7

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-12x8 12x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher 10

Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 11

Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 12

Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 13

Figure 7: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons 16

Figure 8: Splash Screen 19

Figure 9: Atmel – Flip Window 19

Figure 10: Device Selection Window 20

Figure 11: Device Selection window 20

Figure 12: Loading the Hex 21

Figure 13: RS-232 Window 21

Figure 14: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 22

Figure 15: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 22

Figure 16: The KFR-Programmer Window 24

Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4

Table 2: Front Panel VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Features 6

Table 3: Rear Panel VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Features 6

Table 4: VP-12x8 Underside Panel Features 7

Table 5: STATUS 7-segment Display 14

Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher 25

Table 7: VP-12x8 Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 26

Table 8: Protocol Definitions 27

Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 28

Introduction

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

that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher,

which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Any professional display system requiring a true 12x8 computer graphics

matrix operation

Multimedia and presentation source and acceptor selection

The package includes the following items:

VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

Power cord and Null-modem adapter

Windows®-based Kramer control software

Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial

Port Manager

Infra-red remote control transmitter (including the required batteries and

a separate user manual

) and this user manual

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

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: Twisted-Pair Solutions; 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-12x8 is a high performance matrix switcher for computer

graphics video signals, with resolutions ranging from VGA through UXGA

and higher on 15-pin HD connectors. The VP-12x8 can route any or all the

inputs to any or all the outputs simultaneously.

The VP-12x8 features:

A computer graphics video bandwidth of 380MHz that ensures

transparent performance even in the most critical applications, and is

HDTV compatible

Buttons for the storing and recalling of up to 12 preset memory locations

for quick access to common configurations

A Take button that allows you to place multiple switches in a queue and

then activate them simultaneously with one touch of the button

A 7-segment display

A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel and a switch

for firmware upgrade.

Control the VP-12x8 via the front panel buttons, and remotely, via:

RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

The Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red remote control transmitter

The ETHERNET

The VP-12x8 is dependable, rugged, and fits into one vertical space (1U) of a

standard 19” professional rack

To achieve the best performance:

Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise

levels (often associated with low quality cables)

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-12x8

away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

1 You can store/recall eight additional configurations via RS-232

2 The RGBHV signals are connected on 15-pin HD connectors to reduce enclosure size

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Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual

Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual:

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual

Term Definition

802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical

and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Dynamic Host

Configuration

Protocol (DHCP)

Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and

automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different

network location

Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or

stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.

IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a

particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets

across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP

address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.

Local Area Network

(LAN) Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a

server within a defined geographic area.

Media Access

Control (MAC)

Address

A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an

Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.

Transmission

Control

Protocol/Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)

The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message

into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications

protocol in an intranet or an extranet.

4 Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

Figure 1, Table 2 and Table 3 define the VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix

Switcher.

Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

Figure 1: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Front and Rear View

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Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

Table 2: Front Panel VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote

control transmitter

2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

3 OUT Selector

Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched

4 IN Selector Buttons Select the input to switch to the output.

5 OFF Button Press an OUT selector button and then an OFF button to disconnect that output

from the inputs

Press the ALL button and then the OFF button to disconnect all the outputs

6 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an IN button, connects that input to all outputs

7 RCL (Recall) Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding IN/OUT button recalls a

setup from the non-volatile memory

8 STO (Store) Button Pressing STO followed by an input/output button stores the current setting

9 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode

and the

At Once mode (user confirmation per action is unnecessary)

10 LOCK Button Disengages the front panel switches

11 STATUS 7-segment

Display

Displays the selected input switched to the output (marked above each

input)

Table 3: Rear Panel VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

12 IN 15-pin HD Connectors Connect to the video sources (from 1 to 8)

13 OUT 15-pin HD Connectors Connect to the output acceptor (from 1 to 8)

14 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer

networking

15 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller

16 FLASH PROG Button Push in for “Program” to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware

(see section 8), or release for Normal (the factory default)

17 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

1 For example, press ALL and then IN button # 2 to connect input # 2 to all the outputs

2 For example, press STO and then the OUT button # 3 to store in Setup # 3

3 When in the Confirm mode, the TAKE button illuminates

4 Also displays the number of IN and OUT ports, the firmware version number, and the MACHINE #. Refer to section 7.1

5 The FLASH PROG “Reset” button is located on the underside of the unit

Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher

Figure 2 illustrates the underside of the VP-12x8 unit, and Table 4 defines the

underside features.

Figure 2: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Underside View

Table 4: VP-12x8 Underside Panel Features

# Feature Function

1 ETHERNET

NORMAL / PROGRAM Switches Set switches to PROGRAM to reset the unit prior to Ethernet

flash memory firmware upgrade (see section 8.2)

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