Kramer Electronics Printer VP 1608 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.  
USER MANUAL  
MODEL:  
VP-1608  
16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio  
Matrix  
P/N: 2900-001608 Rev 5  
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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 appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined  
by function: 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 and  
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.  
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced  
Audio Matrix, which is ideal for the following typical applications:  
Any professional system requiring outstanding value in a 16x8 matrix  
Production and duplications facilities  
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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  
Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine  
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date  
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware  
upgrades are available (where appropriate).  
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2.1  
Achieving the Best Performance  
To achieve the best performance:  
Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration  
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often  
associated with low quality cables)  
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils  
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely  
influence signal quality  
Position your Kramer VP-1608 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and  
dust  
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Overview  
The VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix is a true matrix switcher,  
routing any input to any or all outputs. The VP-1608 includes 16 input and 8 output  
selector buttons.  
The unit features:  
A bandwidth of 400MHz (fully loaded) for RGB signals  
A unique vertical and horizontal sync-pulse solution  
Audio-follow-video or audio breakaway option (to switch audio independently  
from video)  
15 preset memory locations for quick access to common configurations  
A “TAKE” button for precise switch control, letting you place multiple switches  
in a queue, and then activate them, with one touch of this button or a single  
serial command  
A delayed switching mode (ranging from 0 to 3.5sec in increments of  
0.5sec), for clean transitions when switching between non-genlocked  
sources  
Control the VP-1608 using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:  
RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands—that also support audio gain  
adjustments for each input and output—transmitted by a touch screen  
system, PC, or other serial controller  
The Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter  
The VP-1608 is dependable, rugged and fits into three vertical spaces (3U) of a  
standard 19" rack.  
3.1  
Defining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio  
Matrix  
Figure 1 and Figure 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP-1608. Figure 3  
defines the switches on the underside.  
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Figure 1: VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Front Panel  
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Feature  
Function  
1
2
3
IR Receiver  
POWER Switch  
The LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Kramer Infra-red remote control transmitter  
Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit  
OUTPUT SELECTOR  
Select the output to which the input is switched (from 1 to 8)  
Buttons  
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5
INPUT SELECTOR Buttons  
Select the input to switch to the output (from 1 to 16)  
Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to store/recall the input/output configurations (refer to Section 7.4)  
Pressing ALL followed by an INPUT button, connects that input to all outputs  
For example, press ALL and then INPUT button # 2 to connect input # 2 to all the outputs  
ALL Button  
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7
OFF Button  
Pressing OFF after pressing an OUTPUT button disconnects that output from the inputs. To disconnect  
all the outputs, press the ALL button and then the OFF button  
TAKE Button  
Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the CONFIRM mode and the AT ONCE mode (user  
confirmation per action is unnecessary)  
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VIDEO Button  
When pressed actions relate to video  
When pressed actions relate to audio  
AUDIO Button  
10 AFV Button  
When pressed audio channels follow the video channels. The button is illuminated when the AFV mode  
is selected  
11 STO Button  
Pressing STO (STORE) followed by an input button stores the current setup  
12 RCL Button  
Pressing the RCL (RECALL) button and the corresponding input button recalls a setup  
After pressing the button, the stored status flashes. Pressing a different input button lets you view (only  
view, nothing is implemented at this stage) another setup. After making your choice, pressing the RCL  
button again implements the new status  
13 LOCK Button  
Pressing the LOCK button for more than 2 seconds, engages/disengages the front panel switches  
14 INPUT STATUS 7-segment  
Displays the selected input switched to the output (marked above each input)  
Display  
Also displays the number included in the product name and the firmware version number, as Section 7.8  
describes  
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Figure 2: VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Rear Panel  
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Feature  
Function  
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16  
17  
18  
RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) Connector  
Setup DIP-switches  
RS-485 Connector  
Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller  
DIPS 1, 2, and 3 for setup of the Machine #; DIP 4 for RS-485 termination  
RS-485 port on detachable terminal block  
DELAY DIP-switches  
DIP-switches for setup of the delay time ranging from 0sec to 3.5sec (in  
increments of 0.5sec)  
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20  
21  
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23  
24  
Power Connector with Fuse  
AC connector enabling power supply to the unit  
V (Vertical Sync) OUTPUT BNC Connectors  
H (Horizontal Sync) OUTPUT BNC Connectors  
B OUTPUT BNC Connectors  
Connect to the RGBHV video acceptors (1 to 8)  
For RGBS applications, one of the sync channels (H or V) may be used for the S  
channel  
G OUTPUT BNC Connectors  
R OUTPUT BNC Connectors  
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Feature  
R INPUT BNC Connectors  
Function  
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26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
G INPUT BNC Connectors  
B INPUT BNC Connectors  
Connect to the RGBHV video sources (1 to 16)  
H (Horizontal Sync) INPUT BNC Connectors  
V (Vertical Sync) INPUT BNC Connectors  
AUDIO INPUTS Terminal Block Connectors  
AUDIO OUT Terminal Block Connectors  
Connect to the audio sources (from 1 to 16)  
Connect to the audio acceptors (from 1 to 8)  
Figure 3: VP-1608 Underside Flash Program Switches  
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Feature  
Function  
1
2
Flash Program Switch 1  
Slide right for Program (to upgrade firmware see Section 8), or left for  
Normal (factory default)  
Flash Program Switch 2  
Slide right for Reset (to upgrade firmware see Section 8), or left for Normal  
(factory default)  
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Installing in a Rack  
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.  
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Connecting a Single VP-1608  
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your  
VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, connect its power and then  
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switch on the power to each device.  
To connect a single VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix as illustrated in  
Figure 4, do the following:  
To connect up to 8 VP-1608 units to a PC or other RS-232/RS-485 controller (see Section 6).  
1. Connect up to 16 RGBHV sources (such as RGBHV graphics sources) to  
the RGBHV INPUT BNC connectors.  
Not all sources or acceptors need to be connected.  
2. Connect up to 8 RGBHV acceptors (such as RGBHV projectors) to the  
RGBHV OUTPUT BNC connectors.  
3. Connect up to 16 stereo audio sources to the AUDIO INPUT terminal block  
connectors (see Section 5.1).  
4. Connect up to 8 stereo audio acceptors to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal  
block connectors (see Section 5.1).  
5. Set the MACHINE # DIP-switches to MACHINE # 1, according to Figure 9,  
that is, set all switches OFF (see Section 5.3).  
6. Set the DELAY DIP-switches, if required (see Section 5.5).  
7. Connect a PC or other controller, if required, via the RS-232 (see Section  
5.2) or RS-485 ports (see Section 5.3).  
8. Connect the power cord.  
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Figure 4: Connecting the VP-1608  
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5.1  
Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output  
This section illustrates how to wire:  
A balanced stereo audio connection, see Figure 5  
An unbalanced stereo audio input connection, see Figure 6  
An unbalanced stereo audio output connection, see Figure 7  
Figure 5: Balanced  
Stereo Audio  
Connection  
Figure 6: Unbalanced  
Stereo Audio Input  
Connection  
Figure 7: Unbalanced  
Stereo Audio Output  
Connection  
5.2  
Connecting to the VP-1608 via RS-232  
You can connect to the VP-1608 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a  
PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.  
To connect to the VP-1608 via RS-232:  
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-1608 unit via a  
9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need  
to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC  
5.3  
Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port  
You can operate the VP-1608 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.  
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To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-1608:  
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-1608  
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-1608  
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-1608  
5.4  
Setting the MACHINE # DIP-Switches  
The MACHINE # determines the address of a VP-1608 unit when several VP-1608  
units are controlled by a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VP-1608  
unit via DIPS 1, 2, and 3 (DIP 4 is for RS-485 termination), according to the  
following table:  
DIPS  
2
MACHINE  
#
1
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
3
OFF  
ON  
1 Master  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
When using a stand-alone VP-1608 unit, set the MACHINE # to 1.  
When connecting more than one VP-1608 unit, set the first machine (the Master)  
connected via RS-232, as MACHINE # 1. The other VP-1608 slave units (each set  
to a MACHINE # between 2 and 8) interconnect via their RS-485 ports to the  
RS-485 port on the Master.  
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5.5  
Setting the DELAY DIP-Switches  
To achieve clean transitions when switching between non-genlocked sources, set  
the delay time—ranging from 0sec to 3.5sec in increments of 0.5sec—via the  
DELAY DIP-switches, as shown in the following table. The VP-1608 unit is shipped  
from the factory set with no delay (0sec).  
Sec  
DIP 1  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
DIP 2  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
DIP 3  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
DIP 4  
OFF  
ON  
0
0.5  
1.0  
1.5  
2.0  
2.5  
3.0  
3.5  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
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Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units  
You can connect up to eight single VP-1608 units from a PC or serial controller via  
RS-232 and RS-485 (see Section 6.1), or up to seven single VP-1608 units via  
RS-485 (see Section 6.2).  
To connect a single VP-1608 unit to a PC or other RS-232 controller, see Section 5.2.  
6.1  
Connecting via a PC or Serial Controller  
To connect up to eight single VP-1608 units from a PC or serial controller via  
RS-232 and RS-485, as shown in Figure 8, do the following:  
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your  
VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, connect its power and then  
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switch on the power to each device.  
1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources  
and acceptors, and the power cord to each VP-1608 unit.  
2. On each VP-1608 unit, set the MACHINE # DIP-switches, as required (see  
Section 5.3).  
Set the first unit to MACHINE # 1 (Master), the second unit to MACHINE # 2, and so on  
- up to MACHINE # 8 for the eighth unit.  
3. Connect the RS-232 port on the first VP-1608 unit to the PC (see Section  
4. Interconnect the RS-485 ports on all the VP-1608 units: from the  
RS-485 port on the first VP-1608 unit, to the RS-485 port on the second  
VP-1608 unit, and so on – up to the RS-485 port on the eighth VP-1608 unit.  
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Figure 8: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485  
6.2  
Connecting via an RS-485 Controller  
To connect up to seven single VP-1608 units via an RS-485 controller, for  
example, a PC (equipped with an RS-485 interface), do the following:  
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your  
VP-1608. After connecting your VP-1608, connect its power and then  
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switch on the power to each device.  
1. Connect the video sources and acceptors, the appropriate audio sources  
and acceptors, and the power cord to each VP-1608 unit.  
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2. On each VP-1608 unit, set the MACHINE # DIP-switches, as required. For  
example, set the first VP-1608 unit to MACHINE # 2, the second VP-1608  
unit to MACHINE # 3, and so on, up to MACHINE # 8 for the seventh  
VP-1608 unit (see Section 5.3).  
3. Terminate the RS-485 line on both the PC and on the last VP-1608 unit (set  
DIP 4 to ON).  
4. Connect the RS-485 ports from the PC to the RS-485 ports on each of the  
VP-1608 units, as follows:  
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Connect the “A” (+) PIN on the RS-485 PC port to the “A” (+) PIN on  
the RS-485 rear panel ports of the VP-1608 units  
Connect the “B” (-) PIN on the RS-485 PC port to the “B” (-) PIN on the  
RS-485 rear panel ports of the VP-1608 units  
If shielded twisted pair cable is used, the shield may be connected to  
the “G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units  
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Operating Your VP-1608 16x8  
RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix  
This section describes how to operate the VP-1608. The section includes:  
Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway option (see Section 7.1)  
Switching OUT-IN combinations (see Section 7.2)  
Confirming settings (see Section 7.3)  
Storing/recalling input/output configurations (see Section 7.4)  
Adjusting the audio gain control (see section 7.5)  
Locking and unlocking the front panel (see Section 7.6)  
Resetting the VP-1608 (see Section 7.7)  
Displaying unit characteristics (see Section 7.8)  
7.1  
Using the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option  
By default, the VP-1608 is setup for use as a single machine. This means that it is  
a 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix (in audio-follow-video mode), with all  
setups empty and each input connected to its corresponding output (for example,  
input 1 to output 1). The DIP-switches are set up for a typical application using a  
single machine (see Figure 9):  
Figure 9: DIP-Switch Setup on a Single Machine  
You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways, either:  
Audio-follow-video (AFV), where audio and video channels switch together,  
or  
Breakaway, where audio and video channels switch independently  
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7.1.1  
Setting the Audio-Follow-Video  
To set the audio-follow-video (AFV) option, press the AFV button:  
If the AUDIO and VIDEO configurations are the same, the AFV button  
illuminates. The audio follows the video  
If the AUDIO differs from the VIDEO, the TAKE and the AUDIO buttons  
flash. Also, the audio outputs in the INPUT STATUS 7-segment display that  
are changed, flash (warning that you are about to modify the audio  
configuration for AFV operation). Press the TAKE button to confirm the  
modification. The audio follows the video  
7.1.2  
Setting Breakaway  
To set the breakaway option:  
Press either the AUDIO (for audio control only) or the VIDEO (for video control  
only) button:  
If the AUDIO button illuminates, switching operations relate to audio  
If the VIDEO button illuminates, switching operations relate to video  
7.2  
Switching OUT-IN Combinations  
To switch a video/audio input to a video/audio output, do the following:  
1. Press an OUTPUT SELECTOR button.  
The corresponding input number in the INPUT STATUS 7-segment display  
flashes.  
2. Press an INPUT SELECTOR button.  
The selected input switches to the selected output.  
For example, press the ALL button and then INPUT SELECTOR button # 2 to  
connect input # 2 to all the outputs.  
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7.3  
Confirming Settings  
Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode, as explained in Section  
7.3.1. When the VP-1608 operates in the AT ONCE mode, pressing an OUT-IN  
combination implements the switch immediately. In the CONFIRM mode, the  
TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch.  
In the AT ONCE mode, you save time as execution is immediate and actions  
require no user confirmation. However, no protection is offered against changing  
an action in error.  
In the CONFIRM mode:  
You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE  
button, to simultaneously activate the multiple switches  
Every action requires user confirmation, to protect against erroneous  
switching  
Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action  
Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute (the timeout) aborts the action.  
7.3.1  
Toggling between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM Modes  
To toggle between the AT ONCE and CONFIRM modes, do the following:  
1. Press the TAKE button to toggle from the AT ONCE mode (the TAKE button  
does not illuminate) to the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE button illuminates).  
The TAKE button illuminates and actions now require user confirmation.  
2. Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the CONFIRM mode back  
to the AT ONCE mode.  
The TAKE button turns off and actions no longer require user confirmation.  
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7.3.2  
Confirming a Switching Action  
To confirm a switching action (in CONFIRM mode), do the following:  
1. Press an OUT-IN combination.  
The corresponding input number that is displayed in the INPUT STATUS  
7-segment display flashes. The TAKE button also flashes.  
2. Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action.  
The corresponding input number that is displayed in the INPUT STATUS  
7-segment display no longer flashes. The TAKE button illuminates.  
To confirm several actions (in CONFIRM mode), do the following:  
1. Press each OUT-IN combination in sequence.  
The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the INPUT STATUS  
7-segment display blink. The TAKE button also flashes.  
2. Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions.  
The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the INPUT STATUS  
7-segment display no longer blink. The TAKE button illuminates.  
7.4  
Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations  
You can store and recall up to 15 input/output configurations (or presets) in  
non-volatile memory, using the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 to 15. The 15  
input/output configurations also include the relevant audio-follow-video/breakaway  
option definition, the video configurations, the audio configurations, the audio gain  
level for each of the 16 inputs, and the audio gain level for each of the eight  
outputs.  
7.4.1  
Storing an Input/Output Configuration  
To store the current status in memory, do the following:  
1. Press the STO button.  
The STO button flashes.  
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2. Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 15 (this becomes the  
setup # in which the current status is stored). If in the CONFIRM mode,  
press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action.  
The memory stores the data at that reference.  
7.4.2  
Recalling an Input/Output Configuration  
To recall an input/output configuration, do the following:  
1. Press the RCL button.  
The RCL button flashes.  
2. Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button (the INPUT SELECTOR  
button # corresponding to the setup #). If in the CONFIRM mode, the setup  
flashes on the display and is only implemented after pressing the TAKE  
button.  
The memory recalls the stored data from that reference.  
To view the saved input/output configurations, set the VP-1608 to the CONFIRM  
mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations.  
Press RCL followed by an INPUT SELECTOR button to display a configuration. To recall this  
configuration, press TAKE to select it. If not, repeat the above to display another configuration.  
7.4.3  
Deleting an Input/Output Configuration  
To delete an input/output configuration, do the following:  
1. Press the STO and RCL buttons simultaneously.  
Both the STO and RCL buttons blink.  
2. Press the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button.  
This erases that specific input/output configuration from the memory, leaving  
it empty and available.  
Storing a new configuration over a previous configuration (without deleting it first)  
replaces the previous configuration.  
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7.6  
Adjusting the Audio Gain Control  
You can adjust the gain control for each input and output signal using the latest  
K-Router Windows®-based control software (provided). See the Hex Tables for  
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel  
To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the  
front panel buttons, lock your VP-1608. Unlocking releases the protection  
mechanism.  
Nevertheless, even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via RS-232 or  
RS-485 serial (remote controller or PC), as well as via the Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote  
Control Transmitter.  
To lock the VP-1608:  
Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds  
The front panel is locked and the LOCK button flashes  
To unlock the VP-1608:  
Press the LOCK button for more than two seconds  
The front panel unlocks and the LOCK button no longer flashes  
7.7  
Resetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio  
Matrix  
You can reset the VP-1608 unit to the:  
Current status (“soft reset”) (reloads the current setup without having to  
switch the power off and on)  
Factory default (resets to the pre-installed factory default state)  
Each VP-1608 unit ships in its factory default state that is a 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced  
Audio Matrix (in audio-follow-video mode), with all setups empty and each input  
connected to its corresponding output (for example, 1-to-1).  
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7.7.1  
Resetting to the Current Status  
You can reset the VP-1608 unit to the current status (reloads the current setup)  
To reset a VP-1608 unit to the current status, do the following:  
Press INPUT buttons 1 and 5 simultaneously for 3 seconds  
The VP-1608 unit resets to the current status, momentarily displaying the  
unit characteristics, as described in Section 7.8. In addition, the unit  
characteristics also appear immediately (and automatically) after switching  
on the power  
7.7.2  
Resetting to the Factory Default State  
You can reset the VP-1608 unit to the factory default state.  
To reset a VP-1608 unit to the factory default state, do the following:  
Press OUTPUT buttons 1 and 5 simultaneously for 3 seconds  
The VP-1608 unit resets to its factory default state, momentarily displaying  
the unit characteristics, as described in Section 7.8  
7.8  
Displaying Unit Characteristics  
Switching on and/or resetting to the Current Status (see Section 7.7.1) or to the  
Factory Default State (see Section 7.7.2), the VP-1608 unit momentarily displays  
the following characteristics on the front panel (as Figure 10 illustrates):  
The number included in the product name (for example, 1608)  
The firmware version number  
Figure 10: VP-1608 Unit Characteristics  
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8
Flash Memory Upgrade  
The VP-1608 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the  
latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves:  
Downloading from the Internet (see Section 8.1)  
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see Section 8.2)  
Upgrading the firmware (see Section 8.3)  
8.1  
Downloading from the Internet  
To download the up-to-date file from the Internet:  
1. Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com and download the  
file: “FLIP_VP1608.zip” from the Technical Support section.  
2. Extract the file: “FLIP_VP1608.zip” to a folder (for example, C:\Program  
Files\Kramer Flash).  
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”.  
8.2  
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port  
Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP-1608 unit, do the  
following:  
1. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) rear panel port on the VP-1608 to the  
RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) COM port on your PC (see Section 5.1) with a 9-wire  
flat cable.  
2. Connect the power on the VP-1608 unit and switch it ON.  
3. Set the underside Flash Program switches (see Figure 11), as follows:  
.
.
.
Set Flash Program switch 1 to Program  
Set Flash Program switch 2 to Reset  
Set Flash Program switch 2 to Normal  
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Figure 11: VP-1608 Underside Flash Program Switches Set for Upgrade  
Upgrading the Firmware  
8.3  
To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps:  
1. Double-click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”.  
The Splash screen appears as follows:  
Figure 12: Splash Screen  
2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip”  
window:  
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Figure 13: Atmel – Flip Window  
3. Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 (or select the “Select” command from  
the Device menu, or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner  
of the window).  
The “Device Selection” window appears:  
Figure 14: Device Selection Window  
4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list:  
AT89C51RD2.  
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AT89C51RD2  
T89C51RD2  
Figure 15: Device Selection Window  
5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu.  
Figure 16: Loading the Hex  
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6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the  
updated version of the firmware for the VP-1608 (for example  
1608M_V1p2.hex) and click Open.  
7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication/RS232”  
command from the Settings menu, or press the keys: Alt- SCR).  
The “RS232” window appears. Change the COM port according to the  
configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate:  
Figure 17: RS-232 Window  
8. Click Connect.  
In the “Atmel – Flip” window, in the Operations Flow column, the Run button  
is active, and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column:  
AT89C51RD2.  
Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VP1608.hex”  
appears.  
Figure 18: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected)  
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9. Click Run. After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for  
that stage becomes colored green (see also the blue progress indicator on  
the status bar).  
When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes are colored green and  
the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears:  
If an error message: “Not Finished” shows, click Run again.  
Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed)  
10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window.  
11. Disconnect the power on the VP-1608.  
12. Set both the underside switches: Flash Program switch 1 and Flash Program  
switch 2 (see Figure 3) to Normal.  
13. Connect the power on the VP-1608.  
Upon initialization, the new VP-1608 software version shows in the INPUT  
STATUS 7-segment Display.  
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9
Technical Specifications  
INPUTS:  
16 x 3 video (RGB) 0.7Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors.  
16 x 2 H&V, TTL level on BNC connectors  
16 balanced audio stereo on detachable terminal blocks  
OUTPUTS:  
8 x 3 video (RGB) 0.7Vpp/75Ω on BNC connectors  
8 x 2 H&V, TTL level/75Ω on BNC connectors  
8 balanced audio stereo on detachable terminal blocks  
VIDEO BANDWIDTH (-3dB):  
AUDIO BANDWIDTH (-3dB):  
VIDEO S/N RATIO:  
400MHz  
30kHz  
71.7dB  
AUDIO S/N RATIO:  
74.5dB unweighted (1Vpp)  
-62.5dB @5MHz  
VIDEO CROSSTALK:  
CONTROL:  
Front panel switches and IR. RS-232 and RS-485 may  
also control input and output audio levels  
AUDIO CONTROL:  
Mute, -46dB to +10dB gain range, via RS-232, RS-485,  
IR  
AUDIO THD:  
0.028% (1kHz)  
POWER SOURCE:  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:  
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:  
HUMIDITY:  
230V AC, 50/60Hz (115V AC, USA), 28VA  
0° to +55°C (32° to 131°F)  
-45° to +72°C (-49° to 162°F)  
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing  
19" x 7" x 3U W, D, H, rack mountable  
5.5kg, (12.2lbs) approx.  
DIMENSIONS:  
WEIGHT:  
ACCESSORIES:  
Power cord, Windows®-based Kramer control software, IR  
remote control  
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com  
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10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial  
Communication  
This table lists the hex values for switching a single machine (MACHINE # 1) via  
RS-232/RS-485 in breakaway mode:  
Switching Video Channels  
Switching Audio Channels  
OUT  
IN 1  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
01  
81  
81  
81  
01  
81  
82  
81  
01  
81  
83  
81  
01  
81  
84  
81  
01  
81  
85  
81  
01  
81  
86  
81  
01  
81  
87  
81  
01  
81  
88  
81  
02  
81  
81  
81  
02  
81  
82  
81  
02  
81  
83  
81  
02  
81  
84  
81  
02  
81  
85  
81  
02  
81  
86  
81  
02  
81  
87  
81  
02  
81  
88  
81  
01  
82  
81  
81  
01  
82  
82  
81  
01  
82  
83  
81  
01  
82  
84  
81  
01  
82  
85  
81  
01  
82  
86  
81  
01  
82  
87  
81  
01  
82  
88  
81  
02  
82  
81  
81  
02  
82  
82  
81  
02  
82  
83  
81  
02  
82  
84  
81  
02  
82  
85  
81  
02  
82  
86  
81  
02  
82  
87  
81  
02  
82  
88  
81  
IN 2  
01  
83  
81  
81  
01  
84  
81  
81  
01  
83  
82  
81  
01  
84  
82  
81  
01  
83  
83  
81  
01  
84  
83  
81  
01  
83  
84  
81  
01  
84  
84  
81  
01  
83  
85  
81  
01  
84  
85  
81  
01  
83  
86  
81  
01  
84  
86  
81  
01  
83  
87  
81  
01  
84  
87  
81  
01  
83  
88  
81  
01  
84  
88  
81  
02  
83  
81  
81  
02  
84  
81  
81  
02  
83  
82  
81  
02  
84  
82  
81  
02  
83  
83  
81  
02  
84  
83  
81  
02  
83  
84  
81  
02  
84  
84  
81  
02  
83  
85  
81  
02  
84  
85  
81  
02  
83  
86  
81  
02  
84  
86  
81  
02  
83  
87  
81  
02  
84  
87  
81  
02  
83  
88  
81  
02  
84  
88  
81  
IN 3  
IN 4  
01  
85  
81  
81  
01  
85  
82  
81  
01  
85  
83  
81  
01  
85  
84  
81  
01  
85  
85  
81  
01  
85  
86  
81  
01  
85  
87  
81  
01  
85  
88  
81  
02  
85  
81  
81  
02  
85  
82  
81  
02  
85  
83  
81  
02  
85  
84  
81  
02  
85  
85  
81  
02  
85  
86  
81  
02  
85  
87  
81  
02  
85  
88  
81  
IN 5  
01  
86  
81  
81  
01  
86  
82  
81  
01  
86  
83  
81  
01  
86  
84  
81  
01  
86  
81  
81  
01  
86  
82  
81  
01  
86  
83  
81  
01  
86  
84  
81  
02  
86  
81  
81  
02  
86  
82  
81  
02  
86  
83  
81  
02  
86  
84  
81  
02  
86  
81  
81  
02  
86  
82  
81  
02  
86  
83  
81  
02  
86  
84  
81  
IN 6  
01  
87  
81  
81  
01  
87  
82  
81  
01  
87  
83  
81  
01  
87  
84  
81  
01  
87  
85  
81  
01  
87  
86  
81  
01  
87  
87  
81  
01  
87  
88  
81  
02  
87  
81  
81  
02  
87  
82  
81  
02  
87  
83  
81  
02  
87  
84  
81  
02  
87  
85  
81  
02  
87  
86  
81  
02  
87  
87  
81  
02  
87  
88  
81  
IN 7  
01  
88  
81  
81  
01  
89  
81  
81  
01  
01  
88  
82  
81  
01  
89  
82  
81  
01  
01  
88  
83  
81  
01  
89  
83  
81  
01  
01  
88  
84  
81  
01  
89  
84  
81  
01  
01  
88  
85  
81  
01  
89  
85  
81  
01  
01  
88  
86  
81  
01  
89  
86  
81  
01  
01  
88  
87  
81  
01  
89  
87  
81  
01  
01  
88  
88  
81  
01  
89  
88  
81  
01  
02  
88  
81  
81  
02  
89  
81  
81  
02  
02  
88  
82  
81  
02  
89  
82  
81  
02  
02  
88  
83  
81  
02  
89  
83  
81  
02  
02  
88  
84  
81  
02  
89  
84  
81  
02  
02  
88  
85  
81  
02  
89  
85  
81  
02  
02  
88  
86  
81  
02  
89  
86  
81  
02  
02  
88  
87  
81  
02  
89  
87  
81  
02  
02  
88  
88  
81  
02  
89  
88  
81  
02  
IN 8  
IN 9  
IN 10  
IN 11  
IN 12  
IN 13  
IN 14  
8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A 8A  
81  
81  
01  
82  
81  
01  
83  
81  
01  
84  
81  
01  
85  
81  
01  
86  
81  
01  
87  
81  
01  
88  
81  
01  
81  
81  
02  
82  
81  
02  
83  
81  
02  
84  
81  
02  
85  
81  
02  
86  
81  
02  
87  
81  
02  
88  
81  
02  
8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B 8B  
81  
81  
01  
82  
81  
01  
83  
81  
01  
84  
81  
01  
85  
81  
01  
86  
81  
01  
87  
81  
01  
88  
81  
01  
81  
81  
02  
82  
81  
02  
83  
81  
02  
84  
81  
02  
85  
81  
02  
86  
81  
02  
87  
81  
02  
88  
81  
02  
8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C 8C  
81  
81  
01  
82  
81  
01  
83  
81  
01  
84  
81  
01  
85  
81  
01  
86  
81  
01  
87  
81  
01  
88  
81  
01  
81  
81  
02  
82  
81  
02  
83  
81  
02  
84  
81  
02  
85  
81  
02  
86  
81  
02  
87  
81  
02  
88  
81  
02  
8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D  
81  
81  
01  
82  
81  
01  
83  
81  
01  
84  
81  
01  
85  
81  
01  
86  
81  
01  
87  
81  
01  
88  
81  
01  
81  
81  
02  
82  
81  
02  
83  
81  
02  
84  
81  
02  
85  
81  
02  
86  
81  
02  
87  
81  
02  
88  
81  
02  
8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E 8E  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
81  
82  
83  
84  
85  
86  
87  
88  
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81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
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Switching Video Channels  
Switching Audio Channels  
OUT  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
01  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
02  
IN 15  
8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F 8F  
81  
81  
82  
81  
83  
81  
84  
81  
85  
81  
86  
81  
87  
81  
88  
81  
81  
81  
82  
81  
83  
81  
84  
81  
85  
81  
86  
81  
87  
81  
88  
81  
01  
90  
81  
81  
01  
90  
82  
81  
01  
90  
83  
81  
01  
90  
84  
81  
01  
90  
85  
81  
01  
90  
86  
81  
01  
90  
87  
81  
01  
90  
88  
81  
02  
90  
81  
81  
02  
90  
82  
81  
02  
90  
83  
81  
02  
90  
84  
81  
02  
90  
85  
81  
02  
90  
86  
81  
02  
90  
87  
81  
02  
90  
88  
81  
IN 16  
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11 Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain  
Control  
Sections 11.1 and 11.2 contain the tables of hex codes for input and output signal  
gain control adjustment, respectively.  
11.1 Hex Tables for Audio Input Gain Control  
Before adjusting the audio inputs gain, instruction 42, the AUDIO PARAMETER  
SETTINGS FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25 is sent. This command is sent once,  
and the “audio inputs gain adjustment” mode continues until instruction 42  
changes to the “audio outputs gain adjustment” mode:  
2A  
86  
80  
81  
The next table lists the hex values for the audio gain control of the 16 inputs:  
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INPUTS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
16  
11  
16  
12  
16  
13  
16  
14  
16  
15  
16  
16  
16  
ALL  
16  
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  
89  
80  
81  
8A  
80  
81  
8B  
80  
81  
8C  
80  
81  
8D  
80  
81  
8E  
80  
81  
8F  
80  
81  
90  
80  
81  
80  
80  
81  
16  
81  
81  
81  
16  
82  
81  
81  
16  
83  
81  
81  
16  
84  
81  
81  
16  
85  
81  
81  
16  
86  
81  
81  
16  
87  
81  
81  
16  
88  
81  
81  
16  
89  
81  
81  
16  
8A  
81  
81  
16  
8B  
81  
81  
16  
8C  
81  
81  
16  
8D  
81  
81  
16  
8E  
81  
81  
16  
8F  
81  
81  
16  
90  
81  
81  
16  
80  
81  
81  
16  
81  
8A  
81  
16  
82  
8A  
81  
16  
83  
8A  
81  
16  
84  
8A  
81  
16  
85  
8A  
81  
16  
86  
8A  
81  
16  
87  
8A  
81  
16  
88  
8A  
81  
16  
89  
8A  
81  
16  
8A  
8A  
81  
16  
8B  
8A  
81  
16  
8C  
8A  
81  
16  
8D  
8A  
81  
16  
8E  
8A  
81  
16  
8F  
8A  
81  
16  
90  
8A  
81  
16  
80  
8A  
81  
16  
81  
FF  
81  
16  
82  
FF  
81  
16  
83  
FF  
81  
16  
84  
FF  
81  
16  
85  
FF  
81  
16  
86  
FF  
81  
16  
87  
FF  
81  
16  
88  
FF  
81  
16  
89  
FF  
81  
16  
8A  
FF  
81  
16  
8B  
FF  
81  
16  
8C  
FF  
81  
16  
8D  
FF  
81  
16  
8E  
FF  
81  
16  
8F  
FF  
81  
16  
90  
FF  
81  
16  
80  
FF  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
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  
89  
80  
81  
16  
8A  
80  
81  
16  
8B  
80  
81  
16  
8C  
80  
81  
16  
8D  
80  
81  
16  
8E  
80  
81  
16  
8F  
80  
81  
16  
90  
80  
81  
16  
80  
80  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
16  
81  
D8  
81  
16  
82  
D8  
81  
16  
83  
D8  
81  
16  
84  
D8  
81  
16  
85  
D8  
81  
16  
86  
D8  
81  
16  
87  
D8  
81  
16  
88  
D8  
81  
16  
89  
D8  
81  
16  
8A  
D8  
81  
16  
8B  
D8  
81  
16  
8C  
D8  
81  
16  
8D  
D8  
81  
16  
8E  
D8  
81  
16  
8F  
D8  
81  
16  
90  
D8  
81  
16  
80  
D8  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
16  
81  
FF  
81  
16  
82  
FF  
81  
16  
83  
FF  
81  
16  
84  
FF  
81  
16  
85  
FF  
81  
16  
86  
FF  
81  
16  
87  
FF  
81  
16  
88  
FF  
81  
16  
89  
FF  
81  
16  
8A  
FF  
81  
16  
8B  
FF  
81  
16  
8C  
FF  
81  
16  
8D  
FF  
81  
16  
8E  
FF  
81  
16  
8F  
FF  
81  
16  
90  
FF  
81  
16  
80  
FF  
81  
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11.2 Hex Tables for Audio Output Gain Control  
Before adjusting the audio outputs gain, instruction 42, the AUDIO PARAMETER  
SETTINGS FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25 is sent. The command sends once,  
and the “audio outputs gain adjustment” mode continues until instruction 42  
changes to the “audio inputs gain adjustment” mode:  
2A  
87  
80  
81  
The next table lists the hex values for the audio gain control of the eight outputs:  
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OUTPUTS  
1
16  
81  
80  
81  
2
16  
82  
80  
81  
3
16  
83  
80  
81  
4
16  
84  
80  
81  
5
16  
85  
80  
81  
6
7
16  
87  
80  
81  
8
16  
88  
80  
81  
ALL  
16  
16  
86  
80  
81  
80  
80  
81  
*In the Mute state, the  
audio output is  
physically disconnected  
from the input  
16  
81  
81  
81  
16  
82  
81  
81  
16  
83  
81  
81  
16  
84  
81  
81  
16  
85  
81  
81  
16  
86  
81  
81  
16  
87  
81  
81  
16  
88  
81  
81  
16  
80  
81  
81  
16  
81  
16  
82  
16  
83  
8A  
81  
16  
84  
16  
85  
16  
86  
8A  
81  
16  
87  
8A  
81  
16  
88  
16  
80  
8A 8A  
8A 8A  
8A 8A  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
16  
81  
16  
82  
16  
83  
FF  
81  
16  
84  
16  
85  
16  
86  
FF  
81  
16  
87  
FF  
81  
16  
88  
16  
80  
FF FF  
FF FF  
FF FF  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
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  
80  
80  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
16  
81  
16  
82  
16  
83  
16  
84  
16  
85  
16  
86  
16  
87  
16  
88  
16  
80  
D8 D8 D8 D8 D8 D8 D8 D8 D8  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
3F  
80  
81  
81  
16  
81  
16  
82  
16  
83  
FF  
81  
16  
84  
16  
85  
16  
86  
FF  
81  
16  
87  
FF  
81  
16  
88  
16  
80  
FF FF  
81 81  
FF FF  
81 81  
FF FF  
81 81  
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12 Kramer Protocol 2000  
The Kramer Protocol 2-000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of  
information as defined below.  
MSB  
LSB  
DESTINATION  
INSTRUCTION  
0
7
D
6
N5  
5
N4  
4
N3  
3
N2  
2
N1  
1
N0  
0
1st byte  
INPUT  
1
7
I6  
6
I5  
5
I4  
4
I3  
3
I2  
2
I1  
1
I0  
0
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  
1
M0  
0
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 accept (implement) the command, and the addressed machine replies. 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.  
All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated  
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INSTRUCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION  
INPUT OUTPUT  
NOTE  
#
0
RESET VIDEO  
0
0
1
1
2
3
SWITCH VIDEO  
Set equal to video input which is  
to be switched  
(0 = disconnect)  
Set equal to audio input which is  
to be switched  
(0 = disconnect)  
Set equal to video output which is to be  
switched  
(0 = to all the outputs)  
Set equal to audio output which is to be  
switched  
(0 = to all the outputs)  
0 - to store  
2, 15  
SWITCH AUDIO  
2
STORE VIDEO STATUS  
Set as SETUP #  
2, 3, 15  
1 - to delete  
4
5
RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP #  
REQUEST STATUS OF A Set as SETUP #  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
0
2, 3, 15  
4, 3  
Equal to output number whose status is  
reqd  
6
8
REQUEST STATUS OF  
AN AUDIO OUTPUT  
BREAKAWAY SETTING  
Set as SETUP #  
Equal to output number whose status is  
reqd  
0 - audio-follow-video  
1 - audio breakaway  
0 - FOLLOW mode  
1 - Normal mode  
4, 3  
2
0
1
15  
11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY  
SETTING  
Set as SETUP #, or set to 126 or 0 - Request audio breakaway setting  
127 to request if machine has this 1 - Request “FOLLOW” setting  
function  
3, 4, 6,  
15  
12 REQUEST VIDEO/AUDIO Set as SETUP #, or set to 126 or 0 - for video  
3, 4, 6  
TYPE SETTING  
127 to request if machine has this 1 - for audio  
function  
2 - for VGA  
15 REQUEST WHETHER  
SETUP IS DEFINED  
16 ERROR/BUSY  
Set as SETUP #  
0
8
9
0
0 - error  
1 - invalid instruction  
2 - out of range  
3 - machine busy  
- - - -  
17 RESERVED  
18 RESET AUDIO  
- - - -  
0
10  
1
0
19 STORE AUDIO STATUS  
Set as SETUP #  
0 - to store  
1 - to delete  
0
2, 3  
20 RECALL AUDIO STATUS Set as SETUP #  
22 SET AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input/output number  
whose gain is to be set (0 = all)  
2, 3  
2, 11, 23  
Set as parameter value  
24 INCREASE/DECREASE  
AUDIO PARAMETER  
Equal to input/output number  
whose parameter is to be  
increased/decreased (0 = all)  
0 - increase output  
1 - decrease output  
2 - increase left output  
3 - decrease left output  
4 - increase right output  
5 - decrease right output  
6 - increase input  
23  
7 - decrease input  
8 - increase left input  
9 - decrease left input  
10 - increase right input  
11 - decrease right input  
0
25 REQUEST AUDIO  
PARAMETER  
30 LOCK FRONT PANEL  
Equal to input/output number  
whose parameter is requested  
0 - Panel unlocked  
1 - Panel locked  
6, 23  
2
0
0
31 REQUEST WHETHER  
PANEL IS LOCKED  
0
16  
42 AUDIO PARAMETER  
SETTINGS FOR  
INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25 I1 - Left  
I2 - Right  
57 SET AUTO-SAVE  
INPUT Bit:  
I0 - 0=input; 1=output  
0 - Gain  
1 - Bass  
2 - Treble  
3 - Midrange  
0
23  
I3 - no save  
12, 2  
I4 - auto-save  
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INSTRUCTION  
DESCRIPTION  
DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION  
OUTPUT  
NOTE  
#
INPUT  
Set equal to video input  
(0 = disconnect)  
59 LOAD VIDEO DATA  
Set equal to video output  
(0 = to all the outputs)  
21, 22  
(127 = load SETUP #)  
or SETUP #  
60 LOAD AUDIO DATA  
61 IDENTIFY MACHINE  
Set equal to audio input  
(0 = disconnect)  
(127 = load SETUP #)  
Set equal to audio output  
(0 = to all the outputs)  
or SETUP #  
21, 22  
13  
1 - video machine name  
2 - audio machine name  
3 - video software version  
4 - audio software version  
5 - RS422 controller name  
6 - RS422 controller version  
7 - remote control name  
8 - remote software version  
9 - Protocol 2000 revision  
1 - number of inputs  
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  
62 DEFINE MACHINE  
63 EXTENDED DATA  
1 - for video  
2 - for audio  
3 - for SDI  
4 - for remote panel  
5 - for RS-422 controller  
7 MSBs for OUTPUT data  
14  
19  
2 - number of outputs  
3 - number of setups  
7 MSBs for INPUT data  
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 resets according to the present power-down settings.  
NOTE 2 - These are bi-directional definitions. That is, if the switcher receives the code, it performs 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) switches input 5 to output 8. If the user switched input 1 to output 7  
via the front panel keypad, then the switcher sends 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  
85  
81  
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 returns 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 (i.e. request VIS setting, with INPUT set as 126dec)  
81  
81 (i.e. VIS setting = 1, which is defined as VIS from input #1).  
NOTE 8 - The reply to the "REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED" is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the  
OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined; or 1 if it is defined.  
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 11 – For machines where the video and/or audio gain is programmable.  
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NOTE 12 - Under normal conditions, the machine's present status is saved each time a change is made. The "power-  
down" save (auto-save) may be disabled using this code. Note that whenever the machine is turned on, the auto-save  
function is set.  
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 sends 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 sends 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).  
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 (i.e. request the number of outputs)  
would be HEX codes  
7E  
82  
90  
82  
i.e. 16 outputs  
NOTE 15 – When the OVR bit (4th byte) is set, then the “video” commands have universal meaning. For example,  
instruction 1 (SWITCH VIDEO) causes all units (including audio, data, etc.) to switch. Similarly, if a machine is in  
“FOLLOW” mode, it performs any “video” instruction.  
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 – When data (i.e. the INPUT and/or OUTPUT bytes) of more than 7 bits is required, this instruction is sent  
before sending the instruction needing the additional bits. The data in this instruction then becomes the Most Significant  
Bits of that next instruction. For example, to set the audio gain (instruction 22) of output 3 to 681dec (2A9hex), you  
would first send HEX codes  
3F  
and then send HEX codes  
16  
80  
85  
81  
83  
A9  
81  
To set the audio gain of output 6 to 10013dec (271Dhex), first send HEX codes  
3F  
followed by HEX codes  
16  
80  
CE  
81  
86  
9D  
81  
NOTE 21 – Instruction 59 and instruction 60 load data for sending to the crosspoint switcher (or for storing in a SETUP),  
i.e. the data is “lined-up” to be executed later. Instruction 58 executes the loaded data.  
NOTE 22 – If the INPUT byte is set as 127dec, then the data stored in a SETUP is loaded. The SETUP # is in the  
OUTPUT byte.  
NOTE 23 – 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  
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