Page 2 - Contents
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 3.2 DDC Support 5 3.3 Defining EDID 5 4 Your VP-4x8AK 4x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 5 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 9 5 Installing the VP-4x8AK in a Rack 10 6 Us...
Page 3 - Figures
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii 9 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 27 9.1 Connecting to the VP-4x8AK via your Browser 27 9.2 The VP-4x8AK Switching Matrix Page 29 9.2.1 Switch an Input to an Output via the Embedded Web Pages 30 9.2.2 Operate in the Confirm Mode 30 9.2.3 Store an...
Page 4 - Tables
Contents iii Figure 23: Selecting a Preset 32 Figure 24: Save Preset Message 32 Figure 25: Load Preset Message 32 Figure 26: Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode 33 Figure 27: Audio Gain Page 34 Figure 28: CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 35 Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 T...
Page 5 - Introduction; Matrix Switcher; Getting Started; Quick Start
Introduction 1 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...
Page 7 - Overview
Overview 3 3 3 Overview The VP-4x8AK is a high performance 4x8 computer graphics video matrix switcher for high-resolution video and stereo audio signals. The VP-4x8AK is HDTV compatible and lets you simultaneously route any or all of the four inputs to any or all of the eight outputs and to loop ea...
Page 8 - Terminology Used in this User Manual; Table 1; Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 4 Control the VP-4x8AK using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: • RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands (using Kramer 2000 and 3000 protocols) transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller • The Kramer infrared remote control trans...
Page 9 - The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID
Your VP-4x8AK 4x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 5 5 3.2 DDC Support When establishing a VGA connection between a PC or laptop and a display device, a set of parameters known as EDID is exchanged between them, which is carried over the DDC channel. In some PC graphic cards and laptops, this info...
Page 13 - Using the IR Transmitter; You can use the
Your VP-4x8AK 4x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher 9 9 Table 3: Rear Panel VP-4x8AK 4x8 VGA / UXGA / Audio Matrix Switcher Features # Feature Function 1 AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm Mini Connectors Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptors (from 1 to 4) 2 AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal Block Connectors Connect...
Page 14 - Installing the VP-4x8AK in a Rack
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP-4x8AK in a Rack 10 5 Installing the VP-4x8AK in a Rack . This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount.
Page 15 - Connecting the VP-4x8AK; Figure 3
Using the VP-4x8AK 11 11 6 Using the VP-4x8AK This section describes how to: • Connect the VP-4x8AK rear panel (see Section 6.1 ) • Connect a balanced stereo audio output (see Section 6.2 ) • Connect the VP-4x8AK to a controlling device via RS-232 (see Section 6.3 ), RS-485 (see Section 6.4 ) and/or...
Page 17 - Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output; This section illustrates how to wire:; Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output; Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-232 Port; You can connect to the
Using the VP-4x8AK 13 13 6.2 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output This section illustrates how to wire: • A balanced output connection, see Figure 4 • An unbalanced audio output, see Figure 5 Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5: Connecting an Unbalanced O...
Page 18 - Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port; Connecting via the Ethernet; IP Address; Properties
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP-4x8AK 14 6.4 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS 485 Port You can operate the VP-4x8AK 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 ...
Page 19 - The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.; Figure 6; Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window; OK
Using the VP-4x8AK 15 15 4. Select Properties . The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 6 ). Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the det...
Page 20 - Ethernet Port Configuration; Figure 8: Connect Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP-4x8AK 16 6.5.1.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-4x8AK to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.5...
Page 21 - The Device Properties window appears:; Figure 9: Device Properties Screen; Control via the Ethernet Port; You can control the
Using the VP-4x8AK 17 17 3. Click OK. The Device Properties window appears: Figure 9: Device Properties Screen 4. If required, make changes and press Set. If not, click Close. 6.6 Control via the Ethernet Port You can control the VP-4x8AK via RS-232/RS-485 or the Ethernet using the Kramer K-Router a...
Page 22 - Setting the Switching Delay Time
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP-4x8AK 18 6.7 Setting the Switching Delay Time You can achieve clean transitions when switching between non-genlocked sources by setting the delay time—ranging from 0sec to 3.5sec 1 To set the delay time, do the following: . The factory default delay is...
Page 24 - Operating the VP-4x8AK; Switching an Input to an Output; To switch an input to an output:; Incomplete operations on the; Understanding the 7-Segment Displays; The; Figure 11: 7-segment display During Normal Operation
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-4x8AK 20 7 Operating the VP-4x8AK This section describes how to: • Use the IN and OUT buttons (see Section 7.1 ) • Read the 7-segment displays (see Section 7.2 ) • Confirm settings (see Section 7.3 ) • Store and recall input/output configurations (...
Page 25 - shows an example of the display immediately after switching on; Figure 12: 7-segment Display after Turning the Switcher ON; The REL AUDIO LEVEL display, as illustrated in; Figure 13: REL AUDIO LEVEL 7-segment Display; Confirming Settings
Operating the VP-4x8AK 21 21 Figure 12 shows an example of the display immediately after switching on the power. This display disappears after a few seconds, replaced by the normal display. Firmware version # Machine # Figure 12: 7-segment Display after Turning the Switcher ON 7.2.2 The REL AUDIO LE...
Page 26 - Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes; Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations; Figure 14: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-4x8AK 22 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 (in which the TAKE button does not illuminate) to the Confirm ...
Page 27 - Tip
Operating the VP-4x8AK 23 23 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 blinks. 2. Press one of the 12 IN/OUT buttons (this will be the setup # in which the current status is stored). If in the Confirm ...
Page 28 - Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-4x8AK 24 7.6 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch stereo audio signals in one of two ways, either: • Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels; or • Breakaway, in...
Page 29 - Flash Memory Upgrade
Flash Memory Upgrade 25 25 The VP4x8AK output audio signal level 1 The factory default audio gain is set to 0dB. An audio gain value of 0dB indicates that the output signal value is identical to the input signal value. When increasing/decreasing the audio gain, the output signal level is higher/lowe...
Page 30 - Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages; This page runs a test and displays a Java success (see; Figure 15: Java Test Page Success Message; Connecting to the VP-4x8AK via your Browser; Figure 16: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 26 9 Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages You can remotely operate the VP-4x8AK using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection (see Section 9.1 ). To be able to do so, you must use a supported Web browser; Microsoft (V6.0 a...
Page 31 - The following window appears:; Figure 17: Loading the Embedded Web Pages
Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 27 27 The following window appears: Figure 17: Loading the Embedded Web Pages Check that Java and JavaScript is enabled in your browser. The following window appears: Figure 18: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run. The VP-4x8AK switching control page is di...
Page 32 - The Web embedded screens let you control the; appears on the left side of the screen.; The VP-4x8AK Switching Matrix Page
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 28 The Web embedded screens let you control the VP-4x8AK via the Ethernet. The menu appears on the left side of the screen. There are three remote operation Web pages: • The switching matrix (see Section 9.2 ) • Audio gain con...
Page 33 - Figure 20: Switching an Input to an Output
Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 29 29 You can perform the following operations via this Web page: • Operate in the AFV mode or switch the audio and video separately, by clicking the Audio, Video or AFV buttons (see Section 9.2.1 ) • Deselect an audio and/or video signal 1 • Operate in the At ...
Page 34 - Click the Online button to exit the Confirm mode.; Figure 22: Exiting Offline Warning; To store a matrix configuration:
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 30 Figure 21: Switching an Input to an Output 3. Click either Take (to accept change) or Cancel. You can repeat steps 2 and 3 several times. To confirm several actions, select several switching points and then press TAKE 4. Cl...
Page 35 - Figure 24: Save Preset Message; The new In/Out configuration is stored in Preset 07.; Figure 25: Load Preset Message
Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 31 31 Figure 23: Selecting a Preset 2. Click the Preview button to view the current setup stored in Preset 7. 3. Make sure the matrix is set to the desired configuration. If not, set it as required. 4. Click Store. The following window appears: Figure 24: Save ...
Page 36 - The new In/Out configuration takes effect.; Figure 26: Recalling a Preset in the Confirm Mode
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 32 4. Click OK. The new In/Out configuration takes effect. You can recall a preset configuration in the Confirm mode by repeating the above procedure in the Offline state. The recalled configuration will become active when you...
Page 37 - Audio Gain Page; Figure 27: Audio Gain Page
Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 33 33 9.3 Audio Gain Page The AUDIO GAIN screen lets you set the gain for each of the input and output channels: Figure 27: Audio Gain Page To change an input or output gain, select the channel number, then click and hold the + or – buttons to increase or decre...
Page 38 - The Configurations Page; Figure 28: CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages 34 9.4 The Configurations Page The CONFIGURATIONS page lets you view some Ethernet settings 1 Figure 28 and change others (see ). To change CONFIGURATION definitions: 1. Click CONFIGURATIONS. The CONFIGURATIONS Web page appear...
Page 39 - Technical Specifications; 0 Technical Specifications; Table 4; Table 4: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 35 35 10 Technical Specifications Table 4 lists the technical specifications: Table 4: Technical Specifications 1 INPUTS: of the VP-4x8AK 4x8 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 4 XGA on 15-pin HD connectors (VGA through UXGA); 4 unbalanced stereo audio 3.5mm mini connectors OUTPUTS...
Page 40 - Communication Parameters; 1 Communication Parameters; Table 5; Table 5: Communication Parameters; 2 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol; Table 6; VP-4x8AK Video Signal Codes for Protocol 3000
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Parameters 36 11 Communication Parameters Table 5 lists the communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products. Table 5: Communication Parameters EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 (De...
Page 41 - Table 8; Table 8: VP-4x8AK Audio Input Gain Codes; Table 9; Table 9: VP-4x8AK Audio Output Gain Codes; 3 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol; is connected via RS-485 and the
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 37 37 Table 7: VP-4x8AK Audio Signal Codes for Protocol 3000 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 #A 1>1 CR #A 1>2 CR #A 1>3 CR #A 1>4 CR #A 1>5 CR #A 1>6 CR #A 1>7 CR #A 1>8 CR IN 2 #A 2>1 CR #A 2...
Page 42 - Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000); lists the Hex codes that switch video channels:; lists the Hex codes that increase or decrease the audio input gain:; lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain:; Table 13: VP-4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 38 Table 10: VP-4x8AK Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 IN 1 01 81 81 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 84 81 01 81 85 81 01 ...
Page 43 - lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain.; Table 15: VP-4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 39 39 Table 15 lists the Hex codes that set the audio output gain. Before sending the any of the codes in Table 15 , the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent. Table 15: VP-4x8AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Output Gain OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT ...
Page 44 - Kramer Protocol; 4 Kramer Protocol; Switching Protocols; The Windows®-based Kramer control software
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 40 14 Kramer Protocol By default, the VP-4x8AK is set to protocol 3000 (see Section 14.2 ) but is also compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 1 14.3 (see Section ). Section 14.1 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000. 14.1 S...
Page 45 - Host message format:; CR; Device message format:; Echoing command; Command Parts Details
Kramer Protocol 41 41 14.2.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter # Destination_id@ message CR Simple command (commands string with only one command without addressing): start body delimiter # Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,… CR Commands string (forma...
Page 46 - Table 16: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 42 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 comman...
Page 51 - Table 17: Protocol Definitions
Kramer Protocol 47 47 Advanced switching commands Command Syntax 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 ...
Page 52 - Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 48 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 switc...
Page 56 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
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