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Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.
Contents 9 9.1 9.2 Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via your Browser The Main Switching Matrix Page 27 27 29 9.2.1 9.2.2 9.2.3 9.2.4 9.2.5 Switching an Input to an Output Setting the AFV Mode Operating in the Offline Mode Storing and Recalling Setups Locking the Front Panel Buttons 30 30 31 32 34 9.3 9.4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16.
Contents Figure 18: AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched Figure 19: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode Figure 20: Exiting Offline Warning Figure 21: Selecting Preset 07 Figure 22: Selecting Preset 03 Figure 23: Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode Figure 24: Audio Gain Control Page Figure 25: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 Figure 26: Configuration Page 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 Tables Table 1: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Front Panel Features Table 2: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Rout
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals 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 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.1 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled.
Getting Started 3
Overview 3 Overview The VP-16x18AK is a high performance, 16x18 computer graphics video matrix router for high resolution video and stereo audio signals. The VP-16x18AK is HDTV compatible and lets you simultaneously route any or all of the 16 inputs to any or all of the 18 outputs.
Overview You can operate the VP-16x18AK using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: • RS-485, RS-232 serial or Ethernet TCP/UDP commands (using Kramer 2000 and 3000 protocols) transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial/Ethernet controller • The Kramer Infrared Remote Control transmitter or Infrared remote extension cable transmitter (optional) • Your Web browser using Ethernet communication over a LAN The VP-16x18AK is dependable, rugged and fits into three vertical spaces (3U) of a stand
Overview 3.3 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair We recommend that you use Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable, and stress that the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using STP cable. There are different levels of STP cable available, and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford. Our non-skew-free cable, Kramer BC-STP is intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue.
Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router 4 Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router.
Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Table 1: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Front Panel Features # 1 Feature SELECTOR IN Buttons 2 3 SELECTOR OUT Buttons OFF Button 4 5 6 7 8 9 ALL Button STATUS LCD Readout IR Sensor IR LED POWER LED VIDEO Button 10 AUDIO Button 11 TAKE Button 12 13 AFV Button RCL (Recall) Button 14 STO (Store) Button 15 16 17 18 AUDIO LEVEL AUDIO GAIN Button – Button + Button LOCK Button Function Press to select an input (from 1 to 16) following t
Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router.
Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Table 2: VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router Rear Panel Features # 1 2 5 Feature VIDEO INPUTS 15-pin HD (F) Connectors AUDIO OUTPUTS Removable Terminal Block Connectors VGA 15-pin HD (F) Connectors VIDEO OUTPUTS OUTPUT 17, OUTPUT 18 RJ-45 TP Connectors REMOTE IR Opening 2 6 7 AUDIO INPUTS 3.
Defining the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver 1. The external IR receiver can be located up to 15m (50ft) away from the machine.
Installing the VP-16x18AK in a Rack 5 Installing the VP-16x18AK in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount the VP-16x18AK. .
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK 6 Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK This section describes how to: • Connect the VP-16x18AK (see Section 6.1) • Connect a balanced stereo audio output (see Section 6.2) • Connect the VP-16x18AK to a remote control device via: RS-232 (see Section 6.3) RS-485 (see Section 6.4) Ethernet (see Section 6.5) • Set the RS-485 termination and machine number (see Section 6.6) 6.
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK Figure 3: Connecting the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router 6.2 Connecting the Audio Outputs to Balanced/Unbalanced Acceptors Figure 4 illustrates how to connect the VP-16x18AK to a balanced acceptor.
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK Figure 5 illustrates how to connect the VP-16x18AK to an unbalanced acceptor. Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Acceptor 6.3 Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via RS-232 You can connect to the VP-16x18AK via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK 6.5 Connecting to the VP-16x18AK via the Ethernet Port You can connect the VP-16x18AK via Ethernet using either of the following methods: • Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.5.1) • Connection via a network hub, switch or router using a straight-through cable (see Section 6.5.2) Note: The following instructions are valid only if your PC uses a fixed IP address.
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Click the Properties button. 7. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7. You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 8. Click OK.
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK 6.5.2 Connecting via a Network Hub, Switch, or Router You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-16x18AK to the Ethernet port on a network hub, switch, or router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. The VP-16x18AK Ethernet port has to be configured to be compatible with your network (see Section 6.5.3). 6.5.3 Configuring the Ethernet Port on the VP-16x18AK Using K-Upload To configure the Ethernet port on the VP-16x18AK, see the K-Upload Guide 1.
Connecting and Configuring the VP-16x18AK Note: • When using a stand-alone VP-16x18AK unit set the machine number to 1 (factory default) • When connecting more than one VP-16x18AK set the first machine (connected via RS-232) to be machine number 1. The other VP-16x18AK units must each be set to a unique machine number between 2 and 8.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7 Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7.1 The Status Display For a few seconds after being powered on, the unit’s model, machine number and firmware version are displayed on the Status display. KRAMER VP-1618AK MACH.NUM.01 FW.VERS.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7.3 The At Once and Confirm Modes You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. When the VP-16x18AK is set to the At Once mode, pressing an output-input combination implements the action immediately. In the Confirm mode (the TAKE button is lit), the TAKE button must be pressed to execute the switch.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons To confirm several actions (in the Confirm mode): 1. Press each OUTPUT-INPUT combination in sequence. The corresponding input numbers that are displayed in the LCD readout flash. 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 LCD readout no longer flash. The TAKE button lights. 7.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 2. Press the AUDIO GAIN button a second time. The current treble setting is displayed. OUT: 08 TRE: 06 3. Press OUTPUT 14. Output 14 flashes on the Status display. 4. Press the + button to increase the treble gain or the – button to decrease the treble level. After a few seconds the setting is saved 7.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Locally via the Front Panel Buttons 7.7.1 Storing a Setup Configuration To store the current status in memory: 1. Press the STO button 1. The STO button flashes. 2. Press one of the OUTPUT SELECTOR buttons from 1 to 18. This is the preset number in which the current status is stored. The configuration is stored in the selected preset number. 7.7.2 Recalling a Setup Configuration To recall an input-output configuration: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely 8 Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely The VP-16x18AK can be operated remotely via the following methods: • The Kramer RC-IR3 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter • RS-485 (see Section 6.4) • RS-232 (see Section 8.1) • Ethernet over a LAN (see Section 9) 8.1 Operating the VP-16x18AK via RS-232 To operate up to eight VP-16x18AK units from a PC or serial controller via RS-232, as illustrated in Figure 9: 1.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Figure 9: Control Configuration via RS-232 26 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 9 Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser You can remotely operate the VP-16x18AK using a Web browser via the Ethernet port (see Section 9.1). To be able to do so, you must use a supported Web browser; Microsoft (V6.0 and higher), Chrome, Firefox (V3.0 and higher). To check that Java is installed and running, browse to: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Figure 12: The Loading Page The first time that you run the Kramer applet a security warning appears. Figure 13: First Time Security Warning 3. Click Run. The main switching control page is displayed which shows a graphical interpretation of the front panel (see Figure 14).
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser There are three remote operation Web pages: • Main switching matrix (see Section 9.2) • Audio gain control (see Section 9.3) • Configuration (see Section 9.4) Select a page by clicking on the relevant link on the left hand side of the window. 9.2 The Main Switching Matrix Page Figure 14: Main Switching Matrix Page The main switching matrix page allows you to: • Switch any audio/video input to any/all outputs independently (see Section 9.2.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 9.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output, for example, video input 1 to video output 4: 1. Click the blue Video button. The button outline becomes dark. Actions now relate to video channels. 2. Click the required square within the switching matrix grid (In 1, Out 4). Figure 15: Selecting a Switching Point on the Matrix A blue video icon appears indicating that the video channel is switched to In 1 and Out 4.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Figure 17: AFV Mode Warning 2. Click OK. The AFV button outline becomes dark. All audio channels are switched according to the corresponding video channels. In this example, audio channel In 2 is now switched to Out 4. Figure 18: AFV Mode Audio Channels Switched All configuration changes now switch audio and video simultaneously. 9.2.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Figure 19: Switching Audio in the Offline Mode 3. If required, repeat Step 2 for several audio/video channels. 4. Click either Take to accept the change or Cancel to discard the changes. 5. Click the Online button to exit the Offline mode. If you have made any changes since clicking the Take button, the exiting Offline warning appears. Figure 20: Exiting Offline Warning 9.2.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser Figure 21: Selecting Preset 07 2. Click Store. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration is stored in Preset 07. To recall a setup: 1. From the Preset drop-down list, select a preset (in this example, Preset 03). Presets that contain a configuration are displayed with a blue background; presets with no configuration have a white background.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser 2. Click Recall. A confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. The configuration from Preset 03 is loaded. Note: You can also recall a preset in the Offline mode (see Figure 24) and make it active when you press the Take button (see Section 9.2.3). Figure 23: Recalling a Preset in Offline Mode 9.2.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent tampering.
Operating the VP-16x18AK Remotely Using a Web Browser To change the audio gain (in this example, input gain for channel 2): 1. From the Input Gain drop-down list, click 02. Figure 25: Selecting Audio Input Gain for Channel 2 2. Click the – or + button to decrease or increase the gain. Hold the – or + button down to step quickly through the values. Note: Each click increments/decrements the value by 0.5. To change the gain by a whole number, you must click the +/– button twice. 9.
Firmware Upgrade Using K-Upload The following fields are read-only: • Model • Serial Number • Firmware Version • MAC Address To edit the IP-related settings: 1. Edit the required field. 2. Click Submit. The Network Settings confirmation message appears. 3. Click OK. A message appears showing that the settings have been successfully changed. If the IP address was changed or you selected DHCP, reload the Web page using the new name or IP address.
Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications Table 5 lists the technical specifications for the VP-16x18AK 16 x 18 PC UXGA/Audio Router. Table 5: Technical Specifications 1 of the VP-16x18AK Note: All are measured on the local output unless specified otherwise INPUTS: OUTPUTS: MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: BANDWIDTH (-3dB): DIFF. GAIN: DIFF.
Default Communication Parameters 12 Default Communication Parameters Table 6 lists the default communication parameters as used in Kramer Electronics products.
Factory Default EDID Green chromaticity Blue chromaticity White point (default) Additional descriptors Gx 0.312 - Gy 0.559 Bx 0.148 - By 0.131 Wx 0.320 - Wy 0.336 None Timing characteristics Range limits Not available GTF standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Yes Native/preferred timing 1024x768p at 60Hz (4:3) Modeline "1024x768" 65.000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 -hsync –vsync Detailed timing #1 1280x800p at 60Hz (1:1) Modeline "1280x800" 71.
Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 14 Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) Table 7 and Table 8 list the ASCII values to switch an input to an output for a single VP-16x18AK machine. For more detailed information, see Protocol 3000 (Section 16.2).
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) Table 10: VP-16x18AK Audio Output Gain Codes OUTPUT 1 … #AUD-LVL 2,1, -100CR OUTPUT 5 … #AUD-LVL 2,5, -50CR … #AUD-LVL 2,5, 0CR … #AUD-LVL 2,5, 10CR #AUD-LVL 2,Y, -100CR #AUD-LVL 2,1, -50CR … #AUD-LVL 2,Y, -50CR … #AUD-LVL 2,Y, 0CR … #AUD-LVL 2,Y, 10CR 0dB … … … #AUD-LVL 2,1, 10CR -50dB … … … #AUD-LVL 2,1, 0CR -100dB Mute … … … … #AUD-LVL 2,5, -100CR … … Level [Rel] OUTPUT Y* +10dB (Max) * Where X is the output
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) Table 14 lists the Hex values that set the audio input gain: Table 14: VP-16x18AK Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Input Gain IN 1 … IN 5 … * … 16 8X 80 81 * … 16 8X 87 81 * … 16 8X B9 81 * … 16 8X EB 81 * … 16 8X FF 81 … 16 85 80 81 * … 16 85 87 81 … 16 85 B9 81 * … 16 85 EB 81 * … 16 85 FF 81 … … 16 81 87 81 -100dB Mute * -50dB * 0dB … … … 16 81 FF 81 * … … … 16 81 EB 81 Mute … … … * 16 81 B9 81 *
Kramer Protocol 16 Kramer Protocol By default, the VP-16x18AK is set to protocol 3000 (see Section 16.2) but is also compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 1 (see Section 16.3). Section 16.1 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000. 16.1 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons (see Section 16.1.1) or the protocol commands (see Section 16.1.2). 16.1.
Kramer Protocol 16.2.
Kramer Protocol Commands chain separator char: When message string contains more than one command, commands will be separated by pipe ("|"). Commands entering: If terminal software used to connect over serial \ ethernet \ USB port, that possible to directly enter all commands characters (CR will be entered by Enter key, that key send also LF, but this char will be ignored by commands parser). Sending commands from some controllers (like Crestron) require coding some characters in special form (like \X##).
Kramer Protocol Basic routing commands Command Syntax Switch audio & video AV IN>OUT, IN>OUT, … Response AV IN>OUT, IN>OUT,…RESULT Switch video only VID IN>OUT, IN>OUT, …RESULT VID IN>OUT, IN>OUT, … Short form: V IN>OUT, IN>OUT, … Note: When AFV mode is active, this command will switch also audio. If audio is breakaway – device display mode will change to show audio connections status.
Kramer Protocol Signal Status commands Command Syntax Change signal status Response SIGNAL INPUT, STATUS Get signal status SIGNAL INPUT, STATUS ------------------- SIGNAL? INPUT Parameters Description: INPUT = Input number, ‘*’ for all. STATUS = Signal state: "0" or "off" for not existent signal. "1" or "on" for existent signal.
Kramer Protocol Operation commands Command Lock front panel Get front panel locking state Syntax LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE Short form: LCK LOCK-MODE Response LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE RESULT LOCK-FP? LOCK-FP LOCK-MODE Parameters Description: LOCK-MODE = Front panel locking state: "0" or "off" to unlock front panel buttons. "1" or "on" to lock front panel buttons.
Kramer Protocol Machine info commands Command Syntax Response * Time settings commands require admin authorization Read in\outs count INFO-IO? INFO-IO: IN INPUTS_COUNT, OUT OUTPUTS_COUNT Read max presets count INFO-PRST? INFO-PRST: VID PRESET_VIDEO_COUNT, AUD PRESET_AUDIO_COUNT Reset configuration to factory default Mute Audio FACTORY FACTORY RESULT MUTE MUTE MODE MUTE MUTE MODE RESULT Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol Handshaking #CR ~OK CRLF Read device model MODEL?
Kramer Protocol Network settings commands Set subnet mask NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NTMSK NET-MASK? Read subnet mask NTMSK? NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK RESULT NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK Set gateway address NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS NTGT NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT Read subnet mask NET-GATE? NTGT? NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS Set DHCP mode NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE NTDH NET-DHCP? NTDH? NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT Read subnet mask NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE DHCP_MODE = 0 – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command).
Kramer Protocol 16.3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 115200 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Kramer Protocol Table 19: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Kramer Protocol INSTRUCTION # DESCRIPTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION INPUT OUTPUT NOTE 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 - video machine name 2 - audio machine name 3 - video software version 4 - audio software version 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 13 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 - number of inputs 2 - number of outputs 3 - number of setups 1 - for video 2 -
Kramer Protocol 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.
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