Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 3.1 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Terminology Used in this User Manual Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Installing the VP-12x8 on a Rack Connecting the VP-12x8 Connecting the VP-12x8 Rear Panel Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 1 1 1 3 4 4 8 9 9 11 12 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.
Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Front and Rear View Figure 2: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Underside View Figure 3: Connecting the VP-12x8 12x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window Figure 7: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons Figure 8: Splash Screen Figure 9: Atmel – Flip Window Figure 10: Device S
Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP-12x8 is a high performance matrix switcher for computer graphics video signals, with resolutions ranging from VGA through UXGA and higher on 15-pin HD connectors. The VP-12x8 can route any or all the inputs to any or all the outputs simultaneously.
Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher 3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual: Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Front and Rear View 5
Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Features # Feature 1 IR Receiver 2 3 4 5 POWER Switch OUT Selector Buttons IN Selector Buttons OFF Button 6 7 ALL Button RCL (Recall) Button 8 9 STO (Store) Button TAKE Button 10 11 LOCK Button STATUS 7-segment Display Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Select the output to which the i
Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher Figure 2 illustrates the underside of the VP-12x8 unit, and Table 4 defines the underside features. Figure 2: VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher – Underside View Table 4: VP-12x8 Underside Panel Features # 1 Feature ETHERNET NORMAL / PROGRAM Switches Function Set switches to PROGRAM to reset the unit prior to Ethernet flash memory firmware upgrade (see section 8.
Installing the VP-12x8 on a Rack 5 Installing the VP-12x8 on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount.
Connecting the VP-12x8 6 Connecting the VP-12x8 This section describes how to connect the VP-12x8: Rear panel (see section 6.1) To a controlling device via RS-232 (see section 6.2) To the ETHERNET (see section 6.3) 6.1 Connecting the VP-12x8 Rear Panel To connect the VP-12x8 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following1: 1. Connect up to 12 VGA/UXGA computer graphics sources to the 15-pin HD input connectors. 2.
Connecting the VP-12x8 RS-232 Computer Graphics Source 1 Display 1 Computer Graphics Source 12 Display 8 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-12x8 12x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher 10 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the VP-12x8 6.
Connecting the VP-12x8 6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port You can connect the VP-12x8 via the ETHERNET in the following ways: For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see section 6.3.1) For connection via a network hub or network router, use a straight-through cable (see section 6.3.2) 6.3.
Connecting the VP-12x8 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6. 7. Click OK. Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 6.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (StraightThrough Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-12x8 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.3.
Operating the VP-12x8 7 Operating the VP-12x8 This section describes: The 7-segment display (see section 7.1) How to confirm settings (see section 7.2) How to store and recall IN/OUT combinations (see section 7.3) How to lock the front panel buttons (see section 7.4) 7.
Operating the VP-12x8 In the Confirm mode (TAKE button is illuminated): 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, protecting against erroneous switching Execution is delayed1 until the user confirms the action 7.2.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes, do the following: 1.
Operating the VP-12x8 7.3 Storing/Recalling IN/OUT Configurations You can store and recall up to 12 input/output configurations using the 12 input buttons1, as Figure 7 illustrates: Figure 7: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons 7.3.1 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 buttons (this will be the setup # in which the current status is stored).
Operating the VP-12x8 7.3.3 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 IN button. This erases that specific input/output configuration from the memory, leaving it empty and available1. 7.4 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock2 your VP-12x8.
Flash Memory Upgrade 8 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP-12x8 lets you upgrade both microcontrollers: The Switcher Microcontroller (see section 8.1) The Ethernet Microcontroller (see section 8.2) 8.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade The VP-12x8 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade1 to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 8.1.1) Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 8.1.
Flash Memory Upgrade 8.1.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”. The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 8: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 9: 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).
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 10: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 11: Device Selection window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu.
Flash Memory Upgrade Figure 12: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP-12x8 (for example 44M_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 13: RS-232 Window 8.
Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column, the “HEX File: VP12x8.hex” appears. VP12x8.hex Figure 14: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 9. Click Run. After each stage of the operation is completed, the check-box for that 1 stage becomes colored green . When the operation is completed, all 4 check-boxes will be colored green 2 and the status bar message: Memory Verify Pass appears : VP12x8.
Flash Memory Upgrade 10. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VP-12x8. 12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-12x8 unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release the FLASH PROG button on the rear panel (Table 3). 14. Connect the power to the VP-12x8. Upon initialization, the new VP-12x8 software version shows in the STATUS 7-segment Display. 8.
Flash Memory Upgrade 3. Connect the power on your machine. 8.2.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the KFR-Programmer desktop icon. The KFR-Programmer window appears (see Figure 16). Figure 16: The KFR-Programmer Window 2. Select the required COM Port1. 3. Press the File button to select the .s19 firmware file included in the package. 4. Press the Send button to download the file. The Send button lights red. 5.
Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher INPUTS: OUTPUTS: MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: BANDWIDTH (-3dB): DIFF. GAIN: DIFF. PHASE: K-FACTOR: S/N RATIO: CROSSTALK (all hostile): COUPLING: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: 12 XGA on 15-pin HD connectors (VGA through UXGA) 8 VGA on 15-pin HD connectors (VGA through UXGA) 2Vpp 380MHz 0.06% 0.03 Deg. <0.05% 71.
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1): Table 7: VP-12x8 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 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 5 6 7 8 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 26 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 01 89 81 81 01 8A 81 81 01 8B 81 81 01 8C 81 81 01 89 82 81 01 8A 82 81 01 8B 82 81
Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 20001 The VP-12x8 is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.49) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol 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.
Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Kramer Protocol 2000 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, the machine will send its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and 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. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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