Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-81KSi
8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
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Introduction
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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
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN
Switcher.
The VP-81KSi is ideal for:
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Display systems requiring simple input selection
Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses
Rental/staging applications
Multimedia and presentation source selection
The package includes the following items:
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VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher
Infrared RC-IR3 remote control transmitter (including the required battery
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Power cord
This user manual2
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Getting Started
We recommend that you:
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
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Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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Overview
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Overview
The VP-81KSi routes any input to both outputs, using 15-pin HD female connectors
for the computer graphics video signals, a 3.5mm mini jack for the unbalanced stereo
audio Output 1 signal, and a detachable terminal block connector for the balanced
stereo audio Output 2 signal.
In particular, the VP-81KSi:
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Has a very high video bandwidth ensuring transparent WUXGA performance
Features audio-follow-video (AFV) in which all operations relate to both the
video and the audio channels, or audio breakaway option, in which video and
audio channels are switched independently
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Features volume control
Includes the Kramer innovative integrated sync processing Kr-isp™
technology, which lets you achieve a sharp, stable image even when the sync
level is too low, by restoring the sync signal waveform
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Up to eight units can be cascaded to provide a single “virtual” switcher with
up to 57 inputs
Supports the SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Panel for remote inputs and remote
step-in control
You can control the VP-81KSi using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:
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RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC
or other serial controller
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Ethernet over a LAN using a Web browser
The SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Panel
The Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter or infrared remote
extension cable transmitter (optional)
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Remote, contact closure switches
To achieve the best performance:
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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)
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Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality and position your VP-81KSi away from moisture,
excessive sunlight and dust
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Overview
3.1 Defining EDID
a display that describes its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the PC or laptop to “know” what kind of
monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name,
product type, timing data supported by the display, display size, luminance data
and (for digital displays only) pixel mapping data.
1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
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Figure 1: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Front Panel
Table 1: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Front Panel Features
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Feature
Function
Receiver for the IR Remote Control signal
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2
3
IR Sensor
IR LED
Lights yellow when the unit receives an IR signal
INPUT SELECTOR Buttons
Press to select the input (from 1 to 8) to switch to the outputs.
The button lights red if it is selected and there is no input signal.
The button lights green if it is not selected but there is an input signal at that input.
The button lights violet if it is selected and there is an input signal connected
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5
AUDIO Button
Press to execute audio related actions.
The button lights when the audio mode is operational
VIDEO Button
Press to execute video related actions.
The button lights when the video mode is operational
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7
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Press to increase the audio output level of the selected input1
AUDIO GAIN Buttons
–
1 While the AUDIO button is lit
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Figure 2: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Rear Panel
Table 2: VP-81KSi 8x1 UXGA/Audio STEP-IN Switcher Rear Panel Features
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Feature
VIDEO INPUT 15-pin HD (F) Connectors Connect to the VGA (up to WUXGA) sources (from 1 to 8)
Function
8
9
10 TERM DIP-switch
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio sources (from 1 to 8)
Connect to a compatible TP receiver (for example, TP-122)
Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller (see Section 4.1)
Connect to the AC mains supply
11 RS-485 Terminal Block
12 AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm Mini Jacks
13 RS-232-1 9-pin D-sub Port (F)
14 RS-232-2 9-pin D-sub Port (M)
15 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
16 AV ON CAT 5 RJ-45 Connector
17 REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack
18 Mains Power Connector
19 Main Power Fuse
Fuse for protecting the unit
20 Mains Power Switch
AC mains switch
21 OUTPUT 15-pin HD Connector
22 AUDIO OUT 1 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the VGA (up to WUXGA) acceptor
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptor
23 AUDIO OUT 2 Terminal Block Connector Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptor
24 REMOTE Switch Terminal Block
25 PROG. Button
Connect to contact closure switches for duplicating the function of the front panel Input Selector buttons (see Section 6.2)
For the use of Kramer technical support only
26 FACTORY RESET Button
Press and hold while turning the unit on to reset all parameters to factory default values (see Table 7)
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4.1 Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81KSi
You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to operate the machine via the built-in IR
external IR receiver can be located 15m (49ft) away from the machine. This
distance can be extended to up to 60m (197ft) when used with three extension
cables2
Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to
insert the internal IR connection cable
3 with the 3.5mm jack that fits into the
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REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the external IR receiver to the
REMOTE IR 3.5mm jack.
1 Model: C-A35M/IRR-50
2 Model: C-A35M/A35F-50
3 P/N: 505-70434010-S
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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81KSi
to 8).
2. Connect up to eight WUXGA computer graphics sources to the SI-1VGA
15-pin HD video connectors.
3. Connect up to eight unbalanced audio sources to the 3.5mm mini jack audio
connectors on the SI-1VGA panels.
4. Connect the 15-pin HD VIDEO OUTPUT connector to a WUXGA acceptor
(for example, a projector).
1 Be sure that the power is switched off on each device before connecting it to your VP-81KSi. After connecting all the devices to your
VP-81KSi, switch on the power of the VP-81KSi, and then switch on the power of each device
2 You do not have to connect all the inputs
3 The cable used must connect all 15 pins
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5. Connect the RJ-45 AV ON CAT 5 output connector to a compatible TP
receiver (for example, TP-120).
6. Connect the unbalanced audio 3.5mm AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an
unbalanced audio acceptor (for example, power amplifier).
8. Connect up to eight remote, contact closure input selection switches to the
9. Connect a PC over a LAN to the Ethernet for remote operation.
connect a PC and/or controller to the:
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6.1 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output
This section illustrates how to wire the devices to the balanced audio output:
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A balanced stereo output connection, see Figure 4
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection
Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection
1 Not shown in the illustration
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
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6.2 Connecting Remote Contact Closure Input Selection Switches
You can connect remote input selection switches to the Remote terminal block on
the rear panel of the VP-81KSi which enables you to remotely activate the relevant
input.
connected to remotely controlled inputs 1, 2 and 3 respectively (up to eight
switches can be connected). Pressing switch A causes input 1 on the VP-81KSi to
be the active input, pressing switch B causes input 2 to be the active input, and
pressing switch C causes input 3 to be the active input.
Figure 6: Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring
To connect remote input selection switches as illustrated in the example in
4. If required, repeat for a total of up to eight switches.
6.3 Connecting the SI-1VGA Remote Step-in Module
For detailed instructions refer to the SI-1VGA Step-in Module Installation
To connect an SI-1VGA remote step-in module to the VP-81KSi as illustrated
1. Mount the SI-1VGA in either the TBUS-10 or the K-POD301.
1 You can connect any of the switches to either of the two Gnd connections
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on the rear of the SI-1VGA to the corresponding input on the rear of the
VP-81KSi.
3.5mm mini connector on the rear of the SI-1VGA to the corresponding audio
input on the rear of the VP-81KSi.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each SI-1VGA remote step-in module.
Figure 7: Connecting the SI-1VGA
6.4 Connecting the AV ON CAT 5 Twisted Pair Output
You can connect the VP-81KSi to any compatible Kramer TP (Twisted Pair)
receiver, for example, TP-120 (no audio) or TP-122 (with audio).
6.5 Connecting to the VP-81KSi via the RS-232 Port
You can connect to the VP-81KSi via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC.
To connect to the VP-81KSi via RS-232:
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Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-81KSi unit via a
9-wire straight cable (pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, pin 5 to pin 5) to the
RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
1 For example, Kramer C-GM/GM
2 For example, Kramer C-A35M/A35M
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6.6 Connecting to the VP-81KSi via the RS-485 Port
You can operate the VP-81KSi via the RS-485 port from a distance of up to
1200m (3900ft) using any device equipped with an RS-485 port (for example, a
PC). For successful communication, you must set the RS-485 machine number and
bus termination.
To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-81KSi:
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Connect the A (+) pin on the RS-485 port of the PC to the A (+) pin on the
RS-485 port on the rear panel of the VP-81KSi
Connect the B (–) pin on the RS-485 port of the PC to the B (–) pin on the
RS-485 port on the rear panel of the VP-81KSi
Connect the G pin on the RS-485 port of the PC to the G pin on the RS-485
port on the rear panel of the VP-81KSi
6.6.1 Setting the RS-485 Machine Number and Bus Termination DIP-switches
This section describes the VP-81KSi DIP-switch settings that determine the
RS-485 machine number and bus termination.
Figure 8 illustrates the factory default DIP-switch positions.
Figure 8: RS-485 DIP-switches
Table 3: RS-485 DIP-switch Settings
DIP-switch Number
Function
1, 2, 3
Default—All off (up), machine number 1
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RS-485 Bus Termination
Default—Off (up)
DIP-switches 1, 2 and 3 determine the RS-485 machine number of the
VP-81KSi. When several VP-81KSi units are connected, the machine number
Note:
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When using a stand-alone VP-81KSi unit, set the machine number to 1
(factory default)
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When connecting more than one VP-81KSi, set the first machine (connected
via RS-232) to be machine number 1. The other VP-81KSi units must each be
set to a unique machine number between 2 and 16
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Table 4: Machine Number DIP-switch Settings
Machine Number
1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
2
OFF
OFF
ON
3
OFF
ON
1 (Default)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
DIP-switch 4 sets the RS-485 bus termination of the VP-81KSi. Only the first and
last physical units on the RS-485 bus must be terminated, all others must be
unterminated. Moving the DIP-switch up turns the termination off (default),
moving the switch down turns the termination on.
6.6.2 Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81KSi Devices
You can daisy-chain up to eight VP-81KSi devices with operation via RS-232
from a PC or serial controller.
To daisy-chain up to eight VP-81KSi devices:
2. Connect the RS-485 terminal block port on the first device to the RS-485 port
on the second device, and so on for all devices.
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The first device is machine number 1 and the following seven devices
are machine numbers 2 to 8
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Terminate the first and last physical devices, that is, in this example
terminate machine numbers 1 and 8. Ensure that all other devices are
unterminated
6.7 Cascading Multiple VP-81KSi Devices
You can cascade up to eight VP-81KSi devices to build a single “virtual” switcher
To cascade up to eight VP-81KSi devices:
1. Connect the output on the Master VP-81KSi to the video acceptor (for
example, a projector).
2. Connect Input 1 on the Master VP-81KSi to the output of the second device.
3. Connect Input 1 on the second VP-81KSi to the output of the third device,
and so on for all devices.
1 Alternatively, the RS-485 port could be used for PC control
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Note: Audio connections must follow the same connection scheme as the video
connections.
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The first device is machine number 1 (Master) and the following seven
devices are machine numbers 2 to 8
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Terminate the first and last physical devices, that is, terminate machine
numbers 1 and 8. Ensure that all other devices are unterminated
Figure 9: Cascading up to Eight VP-81KSi Devices
Note: The video acceptor must be connected to the Master output. The outputs of
all other devices may be connected to any input on the subsequent device.
6.8 Controlling a Remote RS-232 Device
to remote RS-232 serial devices (for example, a projector). For instructions on
using the K-Config software, see the K-Config software guide.
A computer running the K-Config software can be connected to the VP-81KSi via
either the RS-232-1 serial or the Ethernet ports.
1 Download the latest version from http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/?soft=k-config
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You can configure RS-232-2 port command macros to send any data on one of the
two possible triggers:
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The “Device startup” trigger. This trigger is generated when one or more
signals are detected on any of the inputs and can be used for example, to
activate a projector connected to the output of the VP-81KSi
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The “Device inactivity” trigger. This trigger is generated when there is no
signal detected on any input during the inactivity timeout period (which is set
using the K-Config software to be between 0 and 180 minutes). This trigger
can be used for example, to deactivate a projector connected to the output of
the VP-81KSi
6.9 Connecting to the VP-81KSi via the Ethernet Port
You can connect the VP-81KSi via the Ethernet in the following ways:
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For connection via a network hub or network router, use a straight through
Note: The following instructions are valid only if your PC uses a fixed IP address.
If your PC receives an IP address from a DHCP server, consult your IT department
regarding a suitable IP address.
6.9.1 Connecting Directly to the Ethernet Port
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-81KSi to the Ethernet port on your
PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory
default IP address of the VP-81KSi during the initial configuration
To connect the VP-81KSi directly to a PC:
1. Using a crossover cable, connect the VP-81KSi to the PC via the Ethernet
port on both units.
2. On the PC, click Start > Control Panel.
3. Double-click Network Connections.
4. Right-click, and from the menu select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
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Figure 10: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Click the Properties button.
7. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 11: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
8. Click OK.
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6.9.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-81KSi to the Ethernet port on a
network hub, switch, or router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
The VP-81KSi Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible with your
6.9.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-81KSi
To configure the Ethernet port on the VP-81KSi, download the P3K Ethernet
software.
To configure the VP-81KSi Ethernet port:
1. Click Start > All Programs > Kramer > P3K Wizard
The P3K Wizard window appears.
2. Click Connect.
The Connect window appears.
Figure 12: Connect Window
3. Select one of the following methods to connect to the Ethernet port of the
VP-81KSi:
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Ethernet, if you are connected via an Ethernet cable. Enter the IP
The default IP address is 192.168.1.39 and the default name for the unit
is KRAMER_XXXX2
Serial, if you are connected via a serial port. Select the COM port from
the Select Port drop-down list.
4. Click OK.
The Device Properties window appears.
Figure 13: Device Properties Window
5. Make the required changes.
6. Click Set to save changes, or click Close to exit and not save the changes.
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Powering up the VP-81KSi recalls the previous settings (that is, the state of the
unit when it was powered down) from the non-volatile memory.
7.1 Using the Front Panel INPUT SELECTOR Buttons
Table 5 describes the input selector button illumination descriptions.
1 The default IP address is 192.168.1.39
2 The four digits are the last four digits of the machine’s serial number.
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Table 5: Button Illumination Descriptions
Button Color
Red
Selected
Yes
Input Signal
No
Green
No
Yes
Violet
Yes
Yes
Button does not light
No
Yes or no
To switch an input to the outputs, press one of the eight front panel INPUT
switches the input simultaneously to both the VGA and AV ON CAT 5 TP outputs.
7.2 Using the Audio-Follow-Video/Breakaway Modes
By default, the VP-81KSi switches in AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) mode in which
all operations relate to both the video and audio. When in this mode, both the
VIDEO and the AUDIO buttons are lit.
7.2.1 Operating in Breakaway Mode
To operate in breakaway mode in which video and audio channels switch
independently:
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Press either the VIDEO button or the AUDIO button.
If the VIDEO button lights, the switching relates just to video (and the audio
remains unchanged)
If the AUDIO button lights, the switching relates only to audio (and the video
remains unchanged)
7.2.2 Switching to Audio Follow Video Mode
To switch to AFV (Audio Follow Video) mode:
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Press the VIDEO and the AUDIO buttons simultaneously
7.3 Setting the Audio Output Gain
You can set the audio output gain using the AUDIO GAIN + and - buttons.
To set the audio output gain:
1. Press an input button.
The input button lights.
2. Press either the AUDIO GAIN + (to increase) or AUDIO GAIN – (to
decrease) button to vary the gain.
7.4 Operating Cascaded VP-81KSi Devices
Selecting an input on a device selects the required input and automatically selects
the interconnected input on the subsequent device.
Input 4 on device 2 and automatically selects Input 1 on the Master device.
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Pressing Input 5 button on device 8 selects Input 5 on device 8 and automatically
selects Input 1 on all subsequent devices.
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You can operate the VP-81KSi remotely using the Kramer K-Single Control
Software on a PC. For full details, see the Kramer Control Software Online
Guide.
The VP-81KSi can be operated remotely via any of the following methods:
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The Kramer RC-IR3 Infra-Red Remote Control transmitter
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The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the VP-81KSi using a
Web browser and an Ethernet connection.
Before attempting to connect:
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Ensure that the Java™ software is installed and functioning correctly on your
computer. If not, download it from www.java.com
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Ensure that your browser is supported—Microsoft IE (V6.0 and higher),
Google Chrome, Firefox (V3.0 and higher).
To check that Java is installed and running correctly, browse to
message.
Figure 14: Java Test Page Success Message
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If you do not see the success message, follow the instructions on the page to:
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Load and enable Java
Enable Javascript in your browser
9.1 To Log On to the VP-81KSi Web Pages
To log on to VP-81KSi Web pages:
1. Open your Internet browser.
The Loading page appears.
Figure 15: The Loading Page
The first time that you run the program, the Warning-Security screen appears.
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Figure 16: First Time Security Warning
3. Click Run.
The main switching control Home page is displayed which shows a graphical
The Web pages let you control the VP-8x8AK via the Ethernet. The menu appears
on the left side of the screen. There are three remote operation Web pages:
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A description of each Web page is displayed if you hover your mouse over the
question mark that appears on the left side of the screen.
9.2 The Switching Matrix Page
The VP-81KSi switching matrix page lets you route any or all of the eight inputs
to the output by clicking the audio and/or video signal indicators (purple and blue,
respectively).
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Figure 17: VP-81KSi Switching Matrix Page
You can perform the following operations via this Web page:
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Operate in the AFV mode or switch the audio and video separately, by
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Click the lock icon
to lock or unlock the front panel
9.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output
To switch an input to an output (for example, input 4 to output 1):
1. Click on the dark blue AFV mode button. (To switch only the video or audio
channel, click on purple Audio or blue Video button respectively.)
The border of the button turns dark.
2. Click on the switching point within the matrix (In 4 to Out 1).
The audio/video signal indicators move to the In 4 to Out 1 switching matrix
box, indicating that In 4 is now switched to Out 1.
1 Depending on the operation mode (Audio, Video or AFV)
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Figure 18: Switching an Input to an Output
9.2.2 Operating in the Confirm Mode
By default, the device is set to the At-Once mode.
To operate in the Confirm mode:
1. Click the red Offline button.
The border of the button turns dark.
2. Click the desired switching-point in the switching matrix.
Audio/video indicator outlines appear on the matrix and the Take and Cancel
buttons turn blue.
Figure 19: Switching an Input to an Output
3. Click either Take to accept the changes or Cancel to abandon them.
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Operating the VP-81KSi Remotely using a Web Browser
4. Click the Online button to exit the Confirm mode.
If you click the Online button before you click the TAKE button, the
Figure 20: Exiting Offline Warning
Clicking OK cancels all changes made. Clicking Cancel returns you to the
switching matrix screen with the changes made but not saved.
9.3 The Audio Gain Page
The Audio Gain screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and the output
channels.
Figure 21: Audio Gain Page
To change an input or output gain:
1. Using the Input Gain or Output Gain drop-down list, select the channel
number.
2. Click and hold the + or – button to increase or decrease the gain respectively.
Each click on the + or – button increases/decreases the audio gain by 0.5
units.
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9.4 The Configurations Page
The Configurations page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others
background are read-only.
To change the configuration definitions:
1. Click CONFIGURATIONS.
The Configurations Web page appears.
2. Modify the values as required.
3. Click the blue Submit button to apply changes or Cancel to abandon them.
A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the
network settings.
4. Click Yes.
A window appears informing you that the configuration has been successfully
changed.
5. Click OK
6. If the IP address has been changed, close your browser and reload the Web
page using the new IP address.
Figure 22: Configurations Page
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Upgrading the Firmware
10 Upgrading the Firmware
For instructions on upgrading the firmware, see the document Updating the
VP-81KSi Firmware Using P3K Software.
The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded
11 EDID
The EDID for each input can be changed independently by uploading an EDID
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Technical Specifications
12 Technical Specifications
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-81KSi
INPUTS:
8 XGA on 15-pin HD (F) connectors
8 Unbalanced stereo audio on 3.5mm mini jacks
OUTPUTS:
1 XGA on 15-pin HD connector
1 TP on RJ-45 connector
1 unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini jack
1 balanced audio stereo on a 5-pin detachable terminal block
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL:
BANDWIDTH (-3dB):
VIDEO: 2Vpp
AUDIO: Stereo Unbalanced 7.8Vpp
Stereo Balanced 15.6Vpp differential (17dBu)
VIDEO: Out 440MHz
CAT 5 (Rec Out) 150MHz
AUDIO: Stereo Unbalanced 20kHz
Stereo Balanced 20kHz
RESOLUTION:
DIFF. GAIN:
DIFF. PHASE:
K FACTOR:
S/N RATIO:
VIDEO: VGA up to WUXGA
VIDEO: XGA 0.04%
VIDEO: UXGA: 0.07Deg
VIDEO: UXGA 0.2%
VIDEO: UXGA 68.3dB to 5MHz
AUDIO: Stereo Unbalanced 74dB @1kHz
Stereo Balanced 74.4dB @1kHz
CAT5 (Rec Out) 69.8dB
CROSSTALK (all hostile): VIDEO: UXGA –52dB to 5MHz
AUDIO: Local Stereo Unbalanced –73dB @1kHz
Local Stereo Balanced <72dB @1kHz
VOLUME CONTROL:
COUPLING:
AUDIO: Stereo Unbalanced -65.4 to 25.8dB
Stereo Balanced -59.4 to 31.8dB
VIDEO: UXGA—DC
TP Out—DC
AUDIO: Stereo Unbalanced—In AC, Out DC
Stereo Balanced—In AC, Out DC
AUDIO THD + NOISE:
Stereo Unbalanced 0.08%
Stereo Balanced 0.08%
AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC: Stereo Unbalanced 0.001%
Stereo Balanced 0.001%
POWER SOURCE:
DIMENSIONS:
100-240V AC 50/60Hz 29VA
43.6cm x 19.1cm x 4.4cm (19” x 7.5” x 1U) W, D, H rack-mountable
WEIGHT:
1.7kg (3.8lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:
Power cord, Windows®-based Kramer control software, RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control
transmitter, one SI-1VGA Remote Step-in module
OPTIONS:
Module
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 P/N: C-A35M/IRR-50
3 P/N: C-A35M/A35F-50
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Communication Parameters
13 Communication Parameters
Table 7 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics
products.
Table 7: Communication Parameters
RS-232
Protocol 2000
Baud Rate:
Protocol 3000 (Default)
Baud Rate:
9600
115,200
Data Bits:
8
Data Bits:
8
Stop Bits:
1
Stop Bits:
1
Parity:
None
Parity:
None
Command Format:
Example (Output 1 to Input 1):
HEX
Command Format:
Example (Output 1 to Input 1):
ASCII
0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81
#AV 1>1<CR>
Switching Protocol
P2000 -> P3000
P3000 -> P2000
Command:
Front Panel:
0x38, 0x80, 0x83, 0x81
Command:
#P2000<CR>
Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 Front Panel:
simultaneously
Press and hold Output 1 and
Output 2 simultaneously
Ethernet Factory Default Values
IP Address: 192.168.1.39
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Power cycle the unit while pressing the Factory Reset button, located on the
rear panel of the unit.
TCP Port #: 5000
UDP Port #: 50000
14 Default EDID
The default EDID is stored in all inputs.
Monitor
Model name............... VP-81K-SI
Manufacturer............. KRM
Plug and Play ID......... KRM0808
Serial number............ 2
Manufacture date......... 2009, ISO week 10
-------------------------
EDID revision............ 1.3
Input signal type........ Analog 0.700,0.000 (0.7V p-p)
Sync input support....... Separate, Composite, Sync-on-green
Display type............. RGB color
Screen size.............. 360 x 290 mm (18.2 in)
Power management......... Standby, Suspend, Active off/sleep
Extension blocs.......... None
-------------------------
DDC/CI................... Not supported
Color characteristics
Default color space...... sRGB
Display gamma............ 2.00
Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.611 - Ry 0.329
Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.312 - Gy 0.559
Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.148 - By 0.131
White point (default).... Wx 0.320 - Wy 0.336
Additional descriptors... None
Timing characteristics
Range limits............. Not available
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GTF standard............. Not supported
Additional descriptors... None
Preferred timing......... Yes
Native/preferred timing.. 1024x768p at 60Hz (4:3)
Modeline............... "1024x768" 65.000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync
Detailed timing #1....... 1280x800p at 60Hz (1:1)
Modeline............... "1280x800" 71.000 1280 1328 1360 1440 800 803 809 823 +hsync -vsync
Standard timings supported
640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 67Hz - Apple Mac II
640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA
640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1440 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1920 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - VESA STD
Report information
Date generated........... 12/7/2010
Software revision........ 2.43.0.822
Operating system......... 5.1.2600.2.Service Pack 3
Raw data
00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2E,4D,08,08,02,00,00,00,0A,13,01,03,6E,24,1D,64,EE,9C,20,9C,54,4F,8F,26,21,52,56,
3F,CF,00,81,80,81,40,90,40,95,00,A9,40,D1,00,D1,C0,01,01,64,19,00,40,41,00,26,30,18,88,36,00,30,E4,10,00,00,
18,BC,1B,00,A0,50,20,17,30,30,20,36,00,20,20,00,00,00,1A,00,00,00,FC,00,56,50,2D,38,31,4B,2D,53,49,0A,20,20,
20,00,00,00,10,00,56,50,2D,38,31,4B,2D,53,49,20,0A,20,20,00,68
15 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol
3000)
Table 8 lists the ASCII values to switch an input to an output for a single
Table 8: VP-81KSi Video and Audio Signal Codes
Video
Audio
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
IN 8
#V 1>1 CR
#A 1>1 CR
#V 2>1 CR
#V 3>1 CR
#V 4>1 CR
#V 5>1 CR
#V 6>1 CR
#V 7>1 CR
#V 8>1 CR
#A 2>1 CR
#A 3>1 CR
#A 4>1 CR
#A 5>1 CR
#A 6>1 CR
#A 7>1 CR
#A 8>1 CR
Table 9 lists the codes that set the audio input gain. For more detailed information,
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Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)
Table 9: VP-81KSi Audio Input Gain Codes
Level
[Rel]
INPUT 1
INPUT 5
INPUT X*
…
…
…
…
-63dB Mute
#AUD-LVL 1,1, -63CR
…
#AUD-LVL 1,5, -63CR
#AUD-LVL 1,X, -63CR
-50dB
0dB
#AUD-LVL 1,1, -50CR
#AUD-LVL 1,1, 0CR
#AUD-LVL 1,1, 7CR
…
…
…
#AUD-LVL 1,5, -50CR
#AUD-LVL 1,5, 0CR
#AUD-LVL 1,5, 7CR
#AUD-LVL 1,X, -50CR
#AUD-LVL 1,X, 0CR
#AUD-LVL 1,X, 7CR
+7dB (Max)
* Where X is the input number from 1 - 8. For example, for channel 7 and relative level -50dB, #AUD-LVL 1,7, -50CR
Table 10 lists the codes that set the video and audio output gain. For more detailed
Table 10: VP-81KSi Audio and Audio Output Gain Codes
Level
OUTPUT 1
[Rel]
-30dB
#AUD-LVL 2,1, -30CR
#AUD-LVL 2,1, 0CR
#AUD-LVL 2,1, 20CR
0dB
+20dB
16 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000)
machine. For more detailed information, see Protocol 2000
F
Table 11: VP-81KSi Hex Codes for Protocol 2000
Video
01, 81, 81, 81
01, 82, 81, 81
01, 83, 81, 81
01, 84, 81, 81
01, 85, 81, 81
01, 86, 81, 81
01, 87, 81, 81
01, 88, 81, 81
Audio
02, 81, 81, 81
02, 82, 81, 81
02, 83, 81, 81
02, 84, 81, 81
02, 85, 81, 81
02, 86, 81, 81
02, 87, 81, 81
02, 88, 81, 81
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
IN 8
Table 12 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease audio input gain.
Table 12: VP-81KSi Hex Codes that Increase/Decrease Audio Input Gain
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
IN 8
Increase
18 81 86 81 18 82 86 81 18 83 86 81 18 84 86 81 18 85 86 81 18 86 86 81 18 87 86 81 18 88 86 81
18 81 87 81 18 82 87 81 18 83 87 81 18 84 87 81 18 85 87 81 18 86 87 81 18 87 87 81 18 88 87 81
Decrease
Table 13 lists the Hex codes that set the audio input gain.
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must be sent.
Table 13: Hex Codes that Set the Audio Input Gain
Level
[Rel]
IN 1
IN 2
IN 3
IN 4
IN 5
IN 6
IN 7
IN 8
-63dB
Mute
16 81 80* 81 16 82 80* 81 16 83 80* 81 16 84 80* 81 16 85 80* 81 16 86 80* 81 16 87 80* 81 16 88 80* 81
16 81 8D* 81 16 82 8D* 81 16 83 8D* 81 16 84 8D* 81 16 85 8D* 81 16 86 8D* 81 16 87 8D* 81 16 88 8D* 81
16 81 BF* 81 16 82 BF* 81 16 83 BF* 81 16 84 BF* 81 16 85 BF* 81 16 86 BF* 81 16 87 BF* 81 16 88 BF* 81
-50dB
0dB
+7dB
(Max)
16 81 C6* 81 16 82 C6* 81 16 83 C6* 81 16 84 C6* 81 16 85 C6* 81 16 86 C6* 81 16 87 C6* 81 16 88 C6* 81
* BYTE 3 = 0x80 + Gain Value (0x00-0x46)
Table 14 lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain.
Table 14: VP-8x8AK Hex Codes for Increasing/Decreasing the Output Gain
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
OUT 5
OUT 6
OUT 7
OUT 8
Increase
18 81 80 81 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 80 81 18 85 80 81 18 86 80 81 18 87 80 81 18 88 80 81
Decrease
18 81 81 81 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 18 85 81 81 18 86 81 81 18 87 81 81 18 88 81 81
Table 15 lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain.
be sent.
Table 15: Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain
Level
OUT 1
[Rel]
16 81 80* 81
16 81 9E* 81
16 81 B2* 81
-30dB
0dB
+20dB
*BYTE 3 = 0x80 + Gain Value (0x00-0x32)
17 Kramer Protocol
2000.
F
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17.1 Switching Protocols
17.1.1 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons
To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000 via the:
•
•
Front panel buttons, press the IN 1 and IN 2 button simultaneously
Infrared remote control transmitter, press the TAKE button and then 13
To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000 via the:
•
•
Front panel buttons, press the IN 1 and IN 3 button simultaneously
Infrared remote control transmitter, press the TAKE button and then 16
17.1.2 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands
To switch from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000, send the following command:
#P2000<CR>
To switch from protocol 2000 to protocol 3000, send the following command:
0x38, 0x80, 0x83, 0x81
If the VP-81KSi is set to Protocol 3000, it is automatically switched to
Protocol 2000.
17.2 Kramer Protocol 3000
This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from
any standard terminal software (for example, Windows® HyperTerminal
Application).
17.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax
Host message format:
Start
Address (optional)
Body
message
Delimiter
#
Destination_id@
CR
Simple command (commands string with only one command without addressing):
start
body
delimiter
CR
#
Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…
Commands string (formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing):
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# Address@ Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,… |Command_2
Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,… |Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…
|…CR
Device message format:
Start
Address (optional)
Body
Delimiter
CR LF
~
Sender_id@
message
Device long response (Echoing command):
Start
Address (optional)
Body
Delimiter
CR
command SP [param1 ,param2 …]
~
Sender_id@
L
F
result
CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)
LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)
SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)
17.2.2 Command Part Details
Command:
Sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-').
Command will separate from parameters with at least single space.
Parameters:
Sequence of Alfa-Numeric ASCII chars ('0'-'9','A'-'Z','a'-'z' and some special chars for specific commands), parameters will be separated
by commas.
Message string:
Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char,
note that string can contain more then one command separated by pipe ("|") char.
Message starting char:
'#' for host command\query.
'~' for machine response.
Device address (Optional, for Knet):
Knet Device ID follow by '@' char.
Query sign = '?', will follow after some commands to define query request.
Message closing char =
Host messages - Carriage Return (ASCII 13), will be referred to by CR in this document.
Machine messages - Carriage Return (ASCII 13) + Line-Feed (ASCII 10), will be referred to by CRLF.
Spaces between parameters or command parts will be ignored.
Commands chain separator char:
When message string contains more than one command, commands will be separated by pipe ("|").
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Commands entering:
If terminal software used to connect over serial \ ethernet \ USB port, that possible to directly enter all commands characters (CR will be
entered by Enter key, that key send also LF, but this char will be ignored by commands parser).
Sending commands from some controllers (like Crestron) require coding some characters in special form (like \X##). Anyway, there is a
way to enter all ASCII characters, so it is possible to send all commands also from controller.
(Similar way can use for URL \ Telnet support that maybe will be added in future).
Commands forms:
Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing, response is always in long syntax.
Commands chaining:
It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by '|' char (pipe).
In this case the message starting char and the message closing char will be entered just one time, in the string beginning and at the
end.
All the commands in string will not execute until the closing char will be entered.
Separate response will be sent for every command in the chain.
Input string max length:
64 characters.
Backward support:
Design note: transparent supporting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol
2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81).
Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000
Help commands
Command
Syntax
Response
Protocol Handshaking
#CR
~OKCRLF
Device initiated messages
Command
Syntax
Start message
Kramer Electronics LTD. , Device Model
Version Software Version
Switcher actions
Audio-video channel has switched (AFV mode)
Video channel has switched (Breakaway mode)
Audio channel has switched (Breakaway mode)
AV IN>OUT
VID IN>OUT
AUD IN>OUT
Result codes (errors)
Syntax
No error. Command running succeeded
COMMAND PARAMETERS OK
Protocol Errors
ERR001
ERR002
ERR003
ERR004
Syntax Error
Command not available for this device
Parameter is out of range
Unauthorized access (running command without the match login).
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Basic routing commands
Command
Syntax
Response
Switch audio & video
AV IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …
AV IN>OUT, IN>OUT,…RESULT
Switch video only
Note:
VID IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …
VID IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …RESULT
Short form: V IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …
When AFV mode is active, this command will switch also audio. If audio is breakaway – device display mode will change to
show audio connections status.
Switch audio only
AUD IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …
AUD IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …RESULT
Short form: A IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …
Note: When AFV mode is active, this command will switch also video.
Read video connection
Read audio connection
Parameters Description:
VID? OUT
VID IN>OUT
Short form: V? OUT
VID? *
VID IN>1, IN>2, …
AUD? OUT
AUD IN>OUT
Short form: A? OUT
AUD? *
AUD IN>1, IN>2, …
IN = Input number or '0' to disconnect output.
'>' = Connection character between in and out parameters.
OUT = Output number or '*' for all outputs.
Examples:
Switch Video and Audio input 3 to output 7
Switch Video input 2 to output 4
#AV 3>7CR
#V 2>4CR
~AV 3>7 OKCRLF
~VID 2>4 OKCRLF
Switch Video input 4 to output 2 in machine
number 6
#6@VID 4>2CR
~6@VID 4>2 OKCRLF
Disconnect Video and Audio Output 4
Switch Video Input 3 to All Outputs
#AV 0>4CR
~AV 0>4 OKCRLF
#V 3>*CR
~VID 3>* OKCRLF
Chaining Multiple
commands*
#AV 1>* | V 3>4, 2>2, 82>1, 0>2 |V 82>3| A 0>1 | V? * CR
~AV 1>* OKCRLF
First switch all Audio and video outputs from input 1,
~VID 1>2, 3>4
OKCRLF
Then switch video input 3 to output 4, video input 2 to output 2,
video input and disconnect video output 2.
~VID 82>3 ERR###
Then switch audio input 3 to output 2,
CRLF
Then disconnect audio output 1.
~AUD 0>1 OKCRLF
Then get status of all links (assume this is 4x4 matrix).
Commands processing start after entering CR, response will sent for
each command after processing it.
~V 1>1, 0>2, 1>3, 3>4
CRLF
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Signal Status commands
Command
Syntax
Response
SIGNAL INPUT, STATUS
Change signal status
-------------------
Get signal status
SIGNAL? INPUT
SIGNAL INPUT, STATUS
Parameters Description:
INPUT = Input number, ‘*’ for all.
STATUS = Signal state:
"0" or "off" for not existent signal.
"1" or "on" for existent signal.
Preset commands
Syntax
PRST-STO PRESET
Command
Response
Store current
connections to preset
PRST-STO PRESET RESULT
Short form: PSTO PRESET
Recall saved preset
Delete saved preset
PRST-RCL PRESET
PRST-RCL PRESET RESULT
Short form: PRCL PRESET
PRST-DEL PRESET
PRST-DEL PRESET RESULT
Short form: PDEL PRESET
Read video connections
from saved preset
PRST-VID? PRESET,OUT
Short form: PVID? PRESET,OUT
PRST-VID? PRESET, *
PRST-VID PRESET, IN>OUT
PRST-VID PRESET, IN>1, IN>2,…
Read audio connections
from saved preset
PRST-AUD? PRESET,OUT
Short form: PAUD? PRESET,OUT
PRST-AUD? PRESET, *
PRST-AUD PRESET: IN>OUT
PRST-AUD PRESET: IN>1, IN>2,…
PRST-LST PRESET, PRESET, …
Read saved presets list PRST-LST?
Short form: PLST?
Parameters Description:
PRESET = Preset number.
OUT = Output in preset to show for, '*' for all.
Examples:
Store current Audio & Video
connections to preset 5
#PRST-STR 5CR
~PRST-STR 5 OKCRLF
~PRST-RCL 3 OKCRLF
~PRST-VID 3: 4>2 CRLF
Recall Audio & Video connections
from preset 3
#PRCL 3CR
Show source of video output 2 from
preset 3
#PRST-VID? 3,2CR
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Operation commands
Syntax
Command
Response
Lock front panel
LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE
LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE RESULT
Short form: LCK LOCK-MODE
LOCK-FP?
Get front panel locking state
Parameters Description:
LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE
LOCK-MODE = Front panel locking state:
"0" or "off" to unlock front panel buttons.
"1" or "on" to lock front panel buttons.
Restart device
RESET
RESET OK
P2000 OK
Switch to protocol 2000*
P2000
* Protocol 2000 has command to switch back to ASCII protocol (like protocol 3000)
Audio parameters commands
Command
Syntax
Response
Set audio level in specific
amplifier stage.
AUD-LVL STAGE, CHANNEL,
VOLUME RESULT
AUD-LVL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME
Short form: ADL STAGE, CHANNEL, VOLUME
Read audio volume level
AUD-LVL STAGE, CHANNEL,
AUD-LVL? STAGE, CHANNEL
VOLUME
Short form: ADL? STAGE
Mute audio
MUTE MUTE-MODE
MUTE MUTE-MODE RESULT
Parameters Description:
STAGE =
"In","Out"
or
Numeric value (present audio processing stage). For example: "0" for Input level, "1" for Pre-Amplifier, "2" for Amplifier (Out)
etc.
CHANNEL = Input or Output #
VOLUME = Audio parameter in Kramer units, precede minus sign for negative values.
++ increase current value
-- decrease current value
MUTE MODE = 1 – Mute
0 – Unmute
Machine info commands
Command
Syntax
Response
* Time settings commands require admin authorization
INFO-IO?
Read in/outs count
INFO-IO: IN INPUTS_COUNT, OUT OUTPUTS_COUNT
INFO-PRST?
Read max presets
count
INFO-PRST: VID PRESET_VIDEO_COUNT, AUD
PRESET_AUDIO_COUNT
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Machine info commands
FACTORY
Reset configuration
to factory default
FACTORY RESULT
Identification commands
Syntax
Command
Response
Protocol Handshaking
Read device model
#CR
~OK CRLF
MODEL?
SN?
MODEL MACHINE_MODEL
Read device serial number
SN SERIAL_NUMBER
VERSION?
Read device firmware
version
VERSION MAJOR .MINOR .BUILD .REVISION
Set machine name
NAME MACHINE_NAME
NAME?
NAME MACHINE_NAME RESULT
NAME MACHINE_NAME
Read machine name
NAME-RST
Reset machine name to
factory default*
NAME-RST MACHINE_FACTORY_NAME RESULT
*Note: machine name not equal to model name. This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for
network using (with DNS feature on).
MACHINE_NAME = Up to 14 Alfa-Numeric chars.
* Machine factory name = Model name + last 4 digits from serial number.
MACH-NUM
Set machine id number
MACH-NUM OLD_MACHINE_NUMBER
MACHINE_NUMBER
,NEW_MACHINE_NUMBER RESULT
* Response will send after machine number has been changed. So the replay with header will be:
NEW_MACHINE_NUMBER @MACH-NUM OLD_MACHINE_NUMBER ,NEW_MACHINE_NUMBER OK
Network settings commands
Set IP Address
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT
NTIP
NET-IP?
Read IP Address
NET-IP IP_ADDRESS
NTIP?
NET-MAC?
NTMC
Read MAC Address
NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS
Set subnet mask
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT
NTMSK
NET-MASK?
NTMSK?
Read subnet mask
NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK
Set gateway address
Read subnet mask
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS
NTGT
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT
NET-GATE?
NTGT?
NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS
Set DHCP mode
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT
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Network settings commands
NTDH
NET-DHCP?
NTDH?
Read subnet mask
NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE
DHCP_MODE =
0 – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command).
1 – Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above.
Change protocol
Ethernet port
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT
ETHP
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,PORT RESULT
Read protocol Ethernet
port
ETH-PORT? PROTOCOL
ETHP?
ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT
PROTOCOL = TCP / UDP (transport layer protocol)
PORT = Ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands
1-65535 = User defined port
0 - reset port to factory default (50000 for UDP, 5000 for TCP)
Advanced switching commands
Syntax
Command
Response
Set audio follow
video mode
AFV AFV-MODE
AFV AFV-MODE RESULT
Note:
This command effect device front-panel mode and AUD\VID command
Read audio follow
video mode
AFV?
AFV AFV-MODE
AFV-MODE = Front panel AFV mode
"0" or "afv" to set front panel switching buttons in audio-follow-video state
"1" or "brk" to set front panel switching buttons in their previous state when audio
17.3 Kramer Protocol 2000
This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol (Version 0.5) uses four bytes of
information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the
machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8
data bits and 1 stop bit.
Table 17: Protocol Definitions
MSB
LSB
N0
DESTINATION
INSTRUCTION
0
7
D
6
N5
5
N4
4
N3
3
N2
2
N1
1
0
1st byte
INPUT
1
7
I6
6
I5
5
I4
4
I3
3
I2
2
I1
1
I0
0
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2nd byte
OUTPUT
1
7
O6
6
O5
5
O4
4
O3
3
O2
2
O1
1
O0
0
3rd byte
MACHINE NUMBER
1
7
OVR
6
X
5
M4
4
M3
3
M2
2
M1
M0
0
1
4th byte
1st BYTE:
Bit 7 – Defined as 0.
D – “DESTINATION”:
0 - for sending information to the switchers (from the PC);
1 - for sending to the PC (from the switcher).
N5…N0 – “INSTRUCTION”
The function that is to be performed by the switcher(s) is defined by the INSTRUCTION (6 bits). Similarly, if a function is performed
via the machine’s keyboard, then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO., which was performed. The instruction codes are
defined according to the table below (INSTRUCTION NO. is the value to be set for N5…N0).
2nd BYTE:
Bit 7 – Defined as 1.
I6…I0 – “INPUT”.
When switching (ie. instruction codes 1 and 2), the INPUT (7 bits) is set as the input number which is to be switched. Similarly, if
switching is done via the machine’s front-panel, then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched. For other
operations, these bits are defined according to the table.
3rd BYTE:
Bit 7 – Defined as 1.
O6…O0 – “OUTPUT”.
When switching (ie. instruction codes 1 and 2), the OUTPUT (7 bits) is set as the output number which is to be switched. Similarly, if
switching is done via the machine’s front-panel, then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched. For other
operations, these bits are defined according to the table.
4th BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1.
Bit 5 – Don’t care.
OVR – Machine number override.
M4…M0 – MACHINE NUMBER.
Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers. When several machines are controlled from a single serial port, they
are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number. If the OVR bit is set, then all machine
numbers will accept (implement) the command, and the addressed machine will reply.
For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as
MACHINE NUMBER = 1.
Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000
Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
INSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION
RESET VIDEO
DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
INPUT OUTPUT
NOTE
#
0
1
0
0
1
2
SWITCH VIDEO
Set equal to video input
which is to be switched
Set equal to video output which
is to be switched
(0 = disconnect)
(0 = to all the outputs)
2
SWITCH AUDIO
Set equal to audio input
which is to be switched
Set equal to audio output
which is to be switched
2
(0 = disconnect)
(0 = to all the outputs)
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INSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
NOTE
2, 3
#
INPUT
OUTPUT
0 - to store
3
STORE VIDEO STATUS
Set as SETUP #
1 - to delete
0
4
5
RECALL VIDEO STATUS
Set as SETUP #
Set as SETUP #
2, 3
4, 3
REQUEST STATUS OF A
VIDEO OUTPUT
Equal to output number whose
status is required
6
8
REQUEST STATUS OF AN
AUDIO OUTPUT
Set as SETUP #
0
Equal to output number whose
status is required
4, 3
2
BREAKAWAY SETTING
0 - audio-follow-video
1 - audio breakaway
11
15
REQUEST BREAKAWAY
SETTING
Set as SETUP #
0 - Request audio breakaway
setting
3, 4, 6
8
REQUEST WHETHER SETUP
IS DEFINED / VALID INPUT IS
DETECTED
SETUP #
or
0 - for checking if setup is
defined
1 - for checking if input is valid
Input #
16
0 - error
ERROR / BUSY
For invalid / valid input
(i.e. OUTPUT byte = 4
or OUTPUT byte = 5),
9, 25
1 - invalid instruction
2 - out of range
this byte is set as the
input #
3 - machine busy
4 - invalid input
5 - valid input
6 - RX buffer overflow
Set as parameter value
22
24
SET AUDIO PARAMETER
Equal to input / output
number whose
parameter is to be set
2, 24
(0 = all)
INCREASE / DECREASE
AUDIO PARAMETER
Equal to input / output
number whose
parameter is to be
increased / decreased
0 - increase output
1 - decrease output
2
(0 = all)
25
30
REQUEST AUDIO
PARAMETER
Equal to input / output
number whose
parameter is requested
0
6, 24
2
LOCK FRONT PANEL
0 - Panel unlocked
1 - Panel locked
0
0
0
31
42
REQUEST WHETHER PANEL
IS LOCKED
16
24
AUDIO PARAMETER
SETTINGS FOR
INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25
INPUT Bit:
0 - Gain
I0 - 0=input; 1=output
I1 - Left
1 - Bass
2 - Treble
I2 - Right
3 - Midrange
4 - Mix On
56
61
CHANGE TO ASCII
IDENTIFY MACHINE
0
Kramer protocol 3000
0 - Request first 4 digits
1 - Request first suffix
2 - Request second suffix
3 - Request third suffix
10 - Request first prefix
11 - Request second prefix
12 - Request third prefix
19
13
1 - video machine name
2 - audio machine name
3 - video software
version
4 - audio software
version
62
DEFINE MACHINE
1 - number of inputs
2 - number of outputs
3 - number of setups
1 - for video
2 - for audio
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NOTES on the above table:
NOTE 1 - When the master switcher is reset, (e.g. when it is turned on), the reset code is sent to the PC. If this code is sent to the
switchers, it will reset according to the present power-down settings.
NOTE 2 - These are bi-directional definitions. That is, if the switcher receives the code, it will perform the instruction; and if the
instruction is performed (due to a keystroke operation on the front panel), then these codes are sent. For example, if the HEX code
01
85
88
83
was sent from the PC, then the switcher (machine 3) will switch input 5 to output 8. If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front
panel keypad, then the switcher will send HEX codes:
41
81
87
83
to the PC.
When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher, then, if the instruction is valid, the switcher replies by sending to
the PC the same four bytes that it was sent (except for the first byte, where the DESTINATION bit is set high).
NOTE 3 - SETUP # 0 is the present setting. SETUP # 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher's memory, (i.e. those used for
Store and Recall).
NOTE 4 - The reply to a "REQUEST" instruction is as follows: the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned, and the
OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions
7 and 8 respectively. For example, if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting, then the reply to the HEX code
0B
would be HEX codes
4B 80
80
80
81
85
85
NOTE 6 – If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions, then, if the function is defined on this machine, it replies with OUTPUT=1. If
the function is not defined, then the machine replies with OUTPUT=0, or with an error (invalid instruction code).
If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions, then, if possible, the machine will return the current setting of this function, even for the
case that the function is not defined. For example, for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input #1, (and its VIS
setting cannot be programmed otherwise), the reply to the HEX code
0A
would be HEX codes
4A FE
FE
80
81 (ie. request VIS setting, with INPUT set as 126dec)
81
81 (ie. VIS setting = 1, which is defined as VIS from input #1).
NOTE 8 - The reply is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined / no
valid input is detected; or 1 if it is defined / valid input is detected.
NOTE 9 - An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher, or if a parameter associated with the
instruction is out of range (e.g. trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one, or trying to switch an input or output greater than
the highest one defined). This code is also returned to the PC if an RS-232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via
the front panel. Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid.
NOTE 10 – This code is reserved for internal use.
NOTE 13 - This is a request to identify the switcher/s in the system. If the OUTPUT is set as 0, and the INPUT is set as 1, 2, 5 or 7, the
machine will send its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT. For example, for a 2216, the reply to the request
to send the audio machine name would be (HEX codes):
7D
96
90
81 (i.e. 128dec+ 22dec for 2nd byte, and 128dec+ 16dec for 3rd byte).
If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4, the appropriate machine will send its software version number.
Again, the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT - the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal
point, and the OUTPUT representing the number after it. For example, for version 3.5, the reply to the request to send the version
number would be (HEX codes):
7D
83
85
81 (i.e. 128dec+ 3dec for 2nd byte, 128dec+ 5dec for 3rd byte).
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If the OUTPUT is set as 1, then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine’s name is sent. For example, for the VS-
7588YC, the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be (HEX codes):
7D
D9
C3
81 (i.e. 128dec+ ASCII for “Y”; 128dec+ ASCII for “C”).
NOTE 14 - The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed, not to the system. For example, if
six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system (48 inputs, 32 outputs), the reply to the HEX code
3E
82
81
82 (ie. request the number of outputs)
would be HEX codes
7E
82
90
82
ie. 16 outputs
NOTE 16 - The reply to the “REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED” is as in NOTE 4 above, except that here the OUTPUT is
assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked, or 1 if it is locked.
NOTE 19 – After this instruction is sent, the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte. The ASCII
command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes.
NOTE 24 – Further information needed in instructions 21, 22, 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 – which is sent prior to the
instruction. For example, to request the audio gain value of right input # 9, send hex codes
2A
and then send HEX codes
19
84
80
81
89
81
81.
To set MIX mode, send hex codes
2A 81 84 81
and then send HEX codes
16
NOTE 25 – For units which detect the validity of the video inputs, Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the
state of an input (in real-time).
For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes
10
If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes
10 87 85 81.
83
84
81
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LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant this product free from defects in materialand workmanship under the following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
WHATIS COVEREDANDWHATIS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not
covered by thewarranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
3. Damage, deterioration ormalfunctionresultingfrom:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightningorotheracts of nature
ii) Product modification, orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct
iii) Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of theproduct (claims must bepresentedtothe carrier)
v) Removal orinstallation of theproduct
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to aproduct defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used inconjunction withtheproduct
WHATWE WILLPAYFORANDWHATWE WILLNOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor andmaterialexpenses for covered items. We willnot pay for the following:
1. Removalor installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are
theresponsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom theproduct was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of
warranty coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a
contact name, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration
to the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSIONOF DAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shallnot be liable for:
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the
product, loss of time, commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, andyou may also have otherrights, which vary from place toplace.
NOTE:Allproducts returned to Kramerforservice must haveprior approval.This may beobtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliancewiththerequirements of:
EN-50081:
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercialand light industry"
"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercialand light industry environment".
FCC* Rules and Regulations:
EN-50082:
CFR-47:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the suppliedDC powersupply to feedpower to the machine.
Pleaseuse recommendedinterconnectioncables toconnect the machine to othercomponents.
* FCC andCEapprovedusing STPcable(for twisted pair products)
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We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.
Caution
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