Page 2 - Contents
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 3.1 About the VP-23RC 3 3.1.1 Understanding the Presentation Switcher Section 3 3.1.2 Understanding the Media / Room Controller Section 4 3.1.3 Controlling the VP-23RC 5 3.2 Connecting the VP-23RC Rear Panel 6 3....
Page 3 - The Presentation Switcher Section Operation; Flash Memory Upgrade; Flash Memory Upgrade for the Presentation Switcher Section; Technical Specifications; Audio Gain Control Hex Tables; Communication Protocol; Figures
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii 9.3.4 Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off 34 9.4 The Presentation Switcher Section Operation 34 9.4.1 The Independent Switchers Mode 34 9.4.2 The Master Audio Mode 35 9.4.3 The Presentation Switcher SELECTOR Buttons Macro Sequence 37 10 ...
Page 4 - Tables
Contents iii Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window 39 Figure 25: Device Selection Window 40 Figure 26: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 40 Figure 27: Loading the Hex 41 Figure 28: RS-232 Window 41 Figure 29: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 42 Figure 30: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Complete...
Page 5 - Introduction; Presentation Switcher; Getting Started
Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent y...
Page 6 - Getting Started
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2
Page 7 - Overview; Understanding the Presentation Switcher Section; Presentation
Overview 3 3 Overview This section describes: Using shielded twisted pair (STP)/unshielded twisted pair (UTP) (see section 6.3) The VP-23RC (see section 3.1) Presentation Switcher section (see section 3.1.1) Media / Room Controller (see section 3.1.2) Means of control (see section 3.1.3) An example ...
Page 8 - Understanding the Media / Room Controller Section
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 4 Digital microphone input level control and digital master audio level control Microphone talk-over mode 1 A CAT 5 output, with a transmission range of more than 300 feet (over 100 meters) that transmits VGA/UXGA signals 2 to a remote acceptor via a recei...
Page 9 - Controlling the VP-23RC
Overview 5 3.1.3 Controlling the VP-23RC Control the VP-23RC using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: RS-232 1 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller The Kramer Infrared remote control transmitter The ETHERNET 2 The VP-23RC is dependable, rugged, ...
Page 10 - IR Emitters
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 6 3.2 Connecting the VP-23RC Rear Panel The VP-23RC can be connected in different configurations, integrating the Presentation Switcher section with the Media/Room Controller section. The block diagram in Figure 1 shows a VP-23RC configuration example: IR ...
Page 11 - Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance; Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual
Overview 7 To connect the VP-23RC as illustrated in the block diagram in Figure 1: Connect the A/V equipment 1 to the Presentation Switcher section (see section 6) Connect the A/V equipment and room items to the Media/Room Controller section (see section 7) 3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best...
Page 12 - Your Presentation Switcher / Controller; The; The Presentation Switcher section relates to the AUDIO, VIDEO and; This section describes the
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher / Controller 8 4 Your Presentation Switcher / Controller The VP-23RC front and rear panels relate in the following way: The Presentation Switcher section relates to the AUDIO, VIDEO and SWITCHER CONTROL areas on the rear panel The Media/R...
Page 14 - Figure 3 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher / Controller 10 Table 2: Front Panel VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Features # Feature Function 1 IR (Infrared) Receiver Signals from the Kramer remote control transmitter illuminate the LED 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch f...
Page 17 - Figure 4 and Table 4 define the; VS
Your Presentation Switcher / Controller 13 4.3 The VP-23RC Underside Panel Figure 4 and Table 4 define the VP-23RC underside features: VS HS RESET Figure 4: VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller – Underside View Table 4: VP-23RC Underside Panel Features Feature Function RESET Button Press to re...
Page 18 - Installing the VP-23RC on a Rack; CAUTION
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP-23RC on a Rack 14 5 Installing the VP-23RC on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is wi...
Page 19 - Connecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section; Do not Ground the loudspeakers; XGA Line Receiver
Connecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section 15 6 Connecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section To connect 1 the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher section, as illustrated in the example in Figure 5, do the following 2 : 1. Connect the following video sources: One 3 composite video source ...
Page 21 - Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output; Figure 6: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output; Figure 7 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced input:; Figure 7: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input
Connecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section 17 6.1 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 6 illustrates how to wire a balanced input/output connection: Figure 6: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 7 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced inp...
Page 22 - Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector; Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT; Figure 9: CAT 5 PINOUT; skewing is not an issue, is recommended for the
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section 18 6.2 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector Table 5 and Figure 9 define the CAT 5 PINOUT, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors: Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT EIA /TIA 568A EIA /TIA 568B PIN Wire C...
Page 23 - Connecting to the Media / Room Controller Equipment; Upon completion of the installation, and before operation, the
Connecting to the Media / Room Controller Equipment 19 7 Connecting to the Media / Room Controller Equipment To connect 1 the VP-23RC Media/Room Controller section, as the example illustrated in Figure 10 shows, do the following 2 : 1. Connect the RELAY 3 terminal block connectors as follows: Connec...
Page 25 - Setting the Media / Room Controller PROGRAM Dipswitches; The PROGRAM dipswitches are located in the CONTROLLER area of the; Table 6: PROGRAM Dipswitch Settings; Factory Reset; Factory reset clears all the button macro configurations; Warning; : Factory Reset erases all the configured button macros; The machine initializes after about 5 seconds
Connecting to the Media / Room Controller Equipment 21 7.1 Setting the Media / Room Controller PROGRAM Dipswitches The PROGRAM dipswitches are located in the CONTROLLER area of the rear panel (see section 7.1). Table 6 defines the PROGRAM dipswitch settings: Table 6: PROGRAM Dipswitch Settings DIPS ...
Page 26 - Controlling the VP-23RC
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP-23RC 22 8 Controlling the VP-23RC The VP-23RC can be controlled via: A PC (see section 8.1) RS-232 and RS-485 (see section 8.2) The ETHERNET (see section 8.3) 8.1 Controlling the VP-23RC via a PC To control the VP-23RC 1 via the control software:...
Page 27 - Connecting an RS-232 port to a PC; Table 7: Connecting an RS-232 Port to a PC; Figure 11: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter
Controlling the VP-23RC 23 8.1.1 Connecting an RS-232 port to a PC You can connect a PC to the VP-23RC via an RS-232 port, as defined in Table 7: Table 7: Connecting an RS-232 Port to a PC RS-232 Rear Panel Port Location For… Port 1 in the CONTROLLER area Media/Room Controller firmware upgrade (see ...
Page 28 - Controlling Additional Kramer Machines via RS-232 and RS-485; The Presentation Switcher Section Dipswitches; Table 8: Dipswitch Settings; Dipswitch Settings
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP-23RC 24 8.2 Controlling Additional Kramer Machines via RS-232 and RS-485 You can cascade other Kramer machines 1 together with the VP-23RC via the RS-485 port, and control them via the SWITCHER CONTROL RS-232 port using a PC. To connect two Krame...
Page 29 - Controlling via the ETHERNET; You can control the
Controlling the VP-23RC 25 Machine # 2 VP-8x8A VP-8x8A VP-23RC Machine # 3 Figure 13: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 8.3 Controlling via the ETHERNET You can control the VP-23RC via the Ethernet as well as configure the Media/Room Controller buttons and the Presentation Switcher SELECTO...
Page 30 - Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable); IP Address of the; Configuring Your PC; Properties; Figure 14: Local Area Connection Properties Window
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VP-23RC 26 Before using the VP-23RC via a network hub or network router, make sure that: The IP number of the machine is defined on the network subnet and that its number is unique in the local network A Firewall is not preventing access to the devi...
Page 31 - OK; Remember to restore your previous PC settings after setting the; Ethernet, the Presentation Switcher section only.; Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through; port of the
Controlling the VP-23RC 27 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 15. 7. Click OK . Figure 15: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window Remember to restore your previous PC settings after setting the VP-23RC IP If the Media/Room Controller is not yet c...
Page 32 - Operating Your VP-23RC; The Front Panel Buttons; By default
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VP-23RC 28 9 Operating Your VP-23RC This section describes the: Front panel buttons (see section 9.1) VP-23RC button configuration (see section 9.2) Media/Room Control section operation (see section 9.3) Presentation Switcher section operation (see s...
Page 33 - under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR; Media / Room Controller Section Operation; 6 and Table 9 describes
Operating Your VP-23RC 29 Pressing an illuminated AUDIO SELECTOR button for more than 2 seconds disconnects that master audio output, and the button no longer illuminates. The video will continue to display but without sound. The Master Audio automatically follows the last input selected (for exampl...
Page 35 - Figure 17 shows a common setup for the; Figure 17: Example of a Typical Setup in the Lecture Auditorium
Operating Your VP-23RC 31 Figure 17 shows a common setup for the VP-23RC in a media room. An overhead projector and screen, speakers, lights; and a cabinet with a DVD and a VCR inside, are all controlled via the VP-23RC . The presenter’s laptop is located on the podium (also connected to the VP-23RC...
Page 36 - Operating the Media / Room Controller; Table 10: The Commands Configuration; Figure 18: Labels Setup
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VP-23RC 32 9.3.1 Operating the Media / Room Controller In the following example 1 , illustrated in Figure 18, the VP-23RC is labeled 2 with specific functions and each button is programmed 3 to perform several tasks 4 as defined in Table 10. Each but...
Page 37 - An Example of Operating the VP-23RC; Using the Media / Room Controller Macro Buttons; To solve the problem, summon technical help
Operating Your VP-23RC 33 9.3.2 An Example of Operating the VP-23RC Figure 19 shows an operating example: ON OFF DVD PC PC VCR Vol UP Vol DOWN VCRDVD Figure 19: VP-23RC Operation Example 9.3.3 Using the Media / Room Controller Macro Buttons Pressing any button initiates a macro sequence 1 , during w...
Page 38 - Turning the Light of the Backlit Buttons On and Off; turn on; The Independent Switchers Mode
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VP-23RC 34 If you want to stop a macro sequence, press and hold that button for 5 seconds. The sequence will come to an end. You can resume operation by pressing any button 1 . The unit will carry out the macro sequence commands from the beginning. 9...
Page 39 - Each pressed button illuminates; Figure 20: Separate Switcher Mode; The Master Audio Mode; A/V switchers or from the microphone, to the MASTER OUT and/or SPKR
Operating Your VP-23RC 35 Each pressed button illuminates 1 , indicating selection and outputting of that video and audio source. If a button includes a macro sequence, it will be executed when pressing that button. CV Video Acceptor s-Video Sources s-Video Acceptor CV Video Sources UXGA Sources UXG...
Page 40 - II; Figure 21: Switching in the Master Audio Mode
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your VP-23RC 36 (I) When pressing button 2 under the VGA/UXGA-AUDIO SELECTOR, the UXGA IN 2 signal is routed to the display 1 . The VGA/UXGA button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section automatically illuminates, and the UXGA audio signal is routed to t...
Page 41 - The Presentation Switcher SELECTOR Buttons Macro Sequence; The SELECTOR buttons can be configured to execute a sequence of; Figure 22: Presentation Switcher Macro Sequence Example
Operating Your VP-23RC 37 9.4.3 The Presentation Switcher SELECTOR Buttons Macro Sequence The SELECTOR buttons can be configured to execute a sequence of commands (a macro) in a similar way to the Media / Room Controller buttons (see section 9.3.1) so that when a SELECTOR button is pressed, it will ...
Page 42 - 0 Flash Memory Upgrade
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 38 10 Flash Memory Upgrade The firmware is upgraded separately for the Presentation Switcher section (see section 10.1) and for the Media/Room Controller section (see section 10.2). 10.1 Flash Memory Upgrade for the Presentation Switcher Sectio...
Page 43 - Shortcut to; Figure 23: Splash Screen; After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “; Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window; Press the keyboard shortcut key
Flash Memory Upgrade 39 10.1.3 Upgrading the Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware for the Presentation Switcher section: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “ Shortcut to FLIP.EXE ” . The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 23: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash scree...
Page 44 - Click OK and select “
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 40 Figure 25: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89 C51 RD2 T 89C5 1RD2 Figure 26: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5. Click OK and select “ Load Hex ...
Page 46 - Run
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 42 A VP23RC.hex Figure 29: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 9. Click Run . After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that stage becomes colored green 1 . When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored ...
Page 47 - Flash Memory Upgrade for the Media / Room Controller Section
Flash Memory Upgrade 43 12. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-23RC unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release the FLASH PROG button on rear panel. 14. Connect the power to the VP-23RC . 10.2 Flash Memory Upgrade for the Media / Room Controller Section The VP-23RC Media/Room control ...
Page 48 - Installing the Web Applet
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 44 10.2.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the KFR-Programmer desktop icon. The KFR-Programmer window appears (see Figure 31). Figure 31: The KFR-Programmer Window 2. Select the required COM Port 1 ...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Issues
Flash Memory Upgrade 45 10.3 Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Issues If the RC device does not communicate and it is impossible to perform the flash upgrade procedure, the problem may sometimes be solved by performing the factory default restore procedure. To restore the factory default settings, do...
Page 50 - 1 Technical Specifications; Table 11 includes the technical specifications
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 46 11 Technical Specifications Table 11 includes the technical specifications 1 : Table 11: Technical Specifications of the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller PORTS (CONTROLLER): 2 RS-232 on a terminal block connector and a DB 9M; 1...
Page 51 - Hex Table; 2 Hex Table; more detail) for the; Table 13: VP-23RC Master Audio Selector Hex Table; The following tables describe the audio gain controls.; Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Groups
Hex Table 47 12 Hex Table Table 12 lists the Hex values (which the protocol in section 13 describes in more detail) for the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher section: Table 12: VP-23RC Hex Table Inputs Group # Composite Video OUT and Audio OUT CV s-Video OUT and Audio OUT s-Video VGA OUT and Audio OUT V...
Page 52 - Table 17: Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Table 48 Table 16: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Audio Gain Control for Master Out 16 85 80 81 Mute … 16 85 F9 81 0dB … 16 85 FF 81 3dB Table 17: Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step Composite Video s-Video VGA Microph...
Page 53 - 3 Communication Protocol; This protocol, which enables RS-232 communication between the; Table 18: Protocol Definitions
Communication Protocol 49 13 Communication Protocol This protocol, which enables RS-232 communication between the VP-23RC and the PC, uses 4 bytes of information, and data is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Table 18: Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4...
Page 57 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
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