Instruction Manual

Contents
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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
4 Your VP-12x8 12x8 UXGA Matrix Switcher 4
5 Installing the VP-12x8 on a Rack 8
6 Connecting the VP-12x8 9
6.1 Connecting the VP-12x8 Rear Panel 9
6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 11
6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 12
6.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 12
6.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 13
6.3.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 13
7 Operating the VP-12x8 14
7.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 14
7.2 Confirming Settings 14
7.2.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 15
7.2.2 Confirming a Switching Action 15
7.3 Storing/Recalling IN/OUT Configurations 16
7.3.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration 16
7.3.2 Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 16
7.3.3 Deleting an Input/Output Configuration 17
7.4 Locking the Front Panel 17
8 Flash Memory Upgrade 18
8.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 18
8.1.1 Downloading from the Internet 18
8.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 18
8.1.3 Upgrading Firmware 19
8.2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 23
8.2.1 Downloading from the Internet 23
8.2.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 23
8.2.3 Upgrading Firmware 24
9 Technical Specifications 25
10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 26
11 Kramer Protocol 2000 27