Kramer VP-885 Manuel utilisateur

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-885

8x8 Multiformat Video / Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3Overview 3

3.1 Terminology Used in this Manual 4

4Defining the VP-885 5

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 8

5Installing the VP-885 in a Rack 9

6Connecting the VP-885 10

6.1 Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 11

6.2 Connecting to the VP-885 via RS-232 12

6.3 Connecting to the VP-885 via RS-485 13

6.4 Connecting to the VP-885 via Ethernet 13

6.4.1 Connecting Directly via the Ethernet Port 14

6.4.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router 16

6.4.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-885 16

6.5 Setting the VP-885 DIP-switches 18

7Operating the VP-885 19

7.1 Displaying the Configuration of the VP-885 19

7.2 Switching Outputs to Inputs 19

7.3 Confirming Settings 20

7.3.1 Toggling between At Once and Confirm Modes 20

7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 20

7.4 Defining the 7-Segment Status Display Information 21

7.4.1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 21

7.4.2 Status Display During Normal Operation 22

7.4.3 Status Display During Audio Gain Level Setting 22

7.5 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 23

7.5.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 23

7.5.2 Setting the Breakaway Option 23

7.6 Storing/Recalling Input-Output Configurations 23

7.6.1 Storing an Input-Output Configuration 24

7.6.2 Recalling an Input-Output Configuration 24

7.6.3 Deleting an Input-Output Configuration 24

7.7 Audio Input/Output Gain Control 24

7.8 Resetting the Unit 26

8Controlling the VP-885 26

8.1 Controlling the VP-885 via RS-232 26

8.2 Controlling the VP-885 via RS-485 28

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8.3 Controlling the VP-885 via Ethernet 28

9Updating the Firmware 30

10 Connecting to the VP-885 via your Browser 30

10.1 The Main Switching Matrix Page 32

10.1.1 Switching an Input to an Output 32

10.1.2 Setting the AFV Mode 33

10.1.3 Operating in the Offline Mode 34

10.1.4 Storing and Recalling Setups 35

10.1.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 37

10.2 Audio Input Gain Control Page 38

10.3 The Configuration Page 38

11 Communication Parameters 40

12 Technical Specifications 41

13 Tables of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 42

14 Tables of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 43

15 Kramer Protocol 45

15.1 Switching Protocols 45

15.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons 45

15.1.2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands 45

15.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 45

15.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax 46

15.2.2 Command Parts Details 46

15.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 53

Figures

Figure 1: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5

Figure 2: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-885 10

Figure 4: Wiring a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 11

Figure 5: Wiring an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 12

Figure 6: Wiring an Unbalanced Source to a Balanced Input 12

Figure 7: Connecting to the VP-885 via RS-232 using a PC 12

Figure 8: Connecting to the VP-885 via Ethernet 14

Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 15

Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 15

Figure 11: Connect Window 16

Figure 12: Device Properties Window 17

Figure 13: VP-885 DIP-switches 18

Figure 14: Status Display Immediately After Turn On 21

Figure 15: Status Display 5 Seconds After Turn On 22

Figure 16: Status Display During Normal Operation 22

Figure 17: Status Display Showing OUTPUT 3, Gain -4.5 22

Figure 18: Configuration Button Numbering 24

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Figure 19: Status Display OUTPUT 8 Flashing 25

Figure 20: Status Display Showing OUTPUT 8, Gain -4.5 25

Figure 21: Control Configuration via RS-232 27

Figure 22: Controlling the VP-885 via Ethernet 29

Figure 23: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 30

Figure 24: The Loading Page 30

Figure 25: First Time Security Warning 31

Figure 26: Main Switching Matrix Page 32

Figure 27: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix 33

Figure 28: Switching an Input to an Output 33

Figure 29: AFV Mode Warning 34

Figure 30: AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched 34

Figure 31: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 35

Figure 32: Exiting Offline Warning 35

Figure 33: Selecting Preset 07 36

Figure 34: Selecting Preset 03 37

Figure 35: Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode 37

Figure 36: Audio Gain Control Page 38

Figure 37: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 38

Figure 38: Configuration Page 39

Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4

Table 2: VP-885 Front Panel Features 6

Table 3: VP-885 Rear Panel Features 8

Table 4: DIP-switch Settings 18

Table 5: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings 18

Table 6: Communication Parameters 40

Table 7: Technical Specifications for the VP-885 41

Table 8: VP-885 Video Signal Codes 42

Table 9: VP-885 Audio Signal Codes 42

Table 10: VP-885 Audio Input Gain Codes 42

Table 11: VP-885 Audio Output Gain Codes 43

Table 12: VP-885 Hex Codes that Switch Video Channels 43

Table 13: VP-885 Hex Codes that Switch Audio Channels 43

Table 14: VP-885 Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain 44

Table 15: VP-885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain 44

Table 16: VP-885 Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease the Audio Output Gain 44

Table 17: VP-885 Hex Codes that Set the Audio Output Gain 44

Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 47

Table 19: Protocol Definitions 53

Table 20: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 54

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 groups1

Congratulations on purchasing your VP-8858x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio

Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications:

that are clearly defined by function.

•Professional display systems requiring a true 8x8 computer graphics and audio

matrix operation

•Multimedia and presentation source, and acceptor selection

The package includes the following items:

•VP-8858x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher

•Windows®-based Kramer Control software2

•Kramer RC-IR3Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the required

battery and a separate user manual

•Power cord3and this user manual4

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 cables5

2.1 Quick Start

The following quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-885.

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; 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 Download from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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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Getting Started

Overview

3 Overview

The high performance VP-885 is a multiformat matrix switcher for composite video,

s-Video, component video (Y, Cb/Pb, and Cr/Pr), balanced stereo audio, and S/PDIF

digital audio signals. It can route any or all inputs to any or all outputs

simultaneously. The VP-8858x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix

Switcher features:

•High Bandwidth (350MHz @-3dB) fully loaded

•HDTV compatibility

•A TAKE button to execute multiple switches all at once

•Memory locations that can be used to store multiple switches as presets to be

recalled and executed when needed

•Audio (analog) breakaway switching, for switching audio independently from

video

The VP-885is housed in a 19” 3U rack mountable enclosure.

In addition, the VP-885can be used for mixed video applications such as CV, Y/C

and YUV simultaneously.

Control the VP-885 using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

•RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands (using Kramer 2000 and 3000 protocols)

transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller

•The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter RC-IR3(included) or infrared

remote extension cable transmitter (optional)

•The Ethernet port

To achieve the best performance:

•Use only good quality connection cables1

•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-885away from moisture,

excessive sunlight and dust

to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated

with low quality cables).

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview

3.1 Terminology Used in this Manual

Table 1defines some terms that are used in this 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.

Defining the VP-885

4 Defining the VP-885

Figure 1and Table 2define the front panel of the VP-885.

Figure 1: VP-885 8x8 Multiformat Video/Balanced Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel

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Defining the VP-885

Table 2: VP-885 Front Panel Features

FEATURE

FUNCTION

1 IR Receiver LED lights yellow when receiving signals from the Kramer infrared

remote control transmitter

2 POWER LED LED lights green when the unit is ON

3 OUTPUT SELECTOR

Buttons

Select the output to which the input is switched

4 INPUT SELECTOR

Buttons

Select the input to switch to the output

5 INPUT STATUS Display Displays the selected input switched to the output (marked above each input)

6 LOCK Button Press to disable/enable all buttons on the front panel

7 AUDIO LEVEL Buttons Lights when pressed and actions relate to audio

8 AFV Button Lights when pressed and actions relate to the video and audio channels. The

audio channels follow the video channels

9 AUDIO Button Lights when pressed and actions relate to audio

10 VIDEO Button Lights when pressed and actions relate to video

11 TAKE Press to toggle between the Confirm mode

and the At Once mode (see

Section 7.3

)

RCL Button Press the RCL button followed by an INPUT button2

to recall a setup from the

non-volatile memory

STO Button Press the STO button followed by an INPUT button

to store the current

settings

14 OFF Button An OFF-OUTPUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an

OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs

15 ALL Button Press ALL followed by an INPUT button to connect that input to all the outputs

1 When in the Confirm mode, the TAKE button flashes

2 In this case the INPUT button corresponds to the setup address number

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