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Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 3.1 4 4.1 5 5.1 6 6.
Contents 9.5.1 9.5.2 Storing an Input/Output Configuration Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 9.7.1 9.7.2 Follow Mode Operation Breakaway Mode Operation 9.6 9.7 27 27 Locking the Front Panel Choosing the Follow or Breakaway Operation Mode 28 28 10 10.1 10.2 Flash Memory Upgrade Switcher Firmware Upgrade Ethernet Firmware Upgrade 31 31 31 11 12 13 Technical Specifications Hex Table Kramer Protocol 2000 33 33 35 10.2.1 Downloading from the Internet 10.2.
Contents Table 8: Protocol Definitions Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 35 36 iii
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 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.
Getting Started 2.4 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The VS-169TP is a high-performance matrix switcher for video signals up to WUXGA/1080p, analog stereo / S/PDIF audio and bidirectional RS-232 signals, over twisted pair CAT 5 cable. The unit can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously.
Your VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) We recommend that you use shielded twisted pair (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 digital signals and for analog signals where skewing is not an issue. For cases where there is skewing, our UTP skew-free cable, Kramer BC-XTP, may be used.
Your VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Table 1: VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel Functions 1 # Feature IR Receiver/IR LED 2 3 POWER LED ALL Button 4 OFF Button 5 IN Buttons (1 to 16) 6 OUT Buttons (1 to 8, LOCAL) 7 STO Button 8 RCL Button 9 FOLLOW Button 10 11 UXGA Button BREAKAWAY 12 AUDIO+RS-232 (Tx) Button RS-232 (Rx) Button 13 MATRIX STATUS 40x4 LCD Display 14 TAKE Button 15 LOCK Button Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infrar
Your VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Your VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Table 2: VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Functions Feature AUDIO IN 3.
Your VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher # 41 4.1 Feature FACTORY RESET Pushbutton Function 1 Press to reset to factory default definitions : IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR2 IR transmitter to control the VS-169TP via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver 2. The external IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine.
Installing the VS-169TP in a Rack 5 Installing the VS-169TP in a Rack This section describes how to install the VS-169TP in a rack. .
Connecting the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 5.
Connecting the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 2. For signal destinations that are located near the VS-169TP (the LOCAL OUTPUT): The UXGA OUT 15-pin HD (F) connector to the UXGA monitor The AUDIO OUT 3.
Connecting the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 14 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Connecting the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6.1 Connecting the RS-232 Ports The VS-169TP includes the following RS-232 ports: • Two local RS-232 IN ports and one local RS-232 OUT port (see Section 6.1.1) to transmit RS-232 signals along with the video and audio signals from the source to the destination units • RS-232 IN and RS-232 OUT control ports (see Section 6.1.2) to control the matrix itself (same functions as the RS-485 and IP interfaces) 6.1.
Connecting the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6.2.1 Setting the Machine # To control a unit remotely via RS-232, RS-485, IR or the Ethernet, each unit has to be identified via its unique Machine #. Set the Machine # 1 on a VS-169TP unit according to Table 5. Table 5: Machine # DIP-switch Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mach. # DIP 1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF DIP 2 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF DIP 3 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF DIP 4 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Mach.
Control the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 7 Control the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher You can use a PC to control the VS-169TP unit via: • An RS-232 interface (see Section 7.1) • An RS-485 interface (see Section 7.2) • The Ethernet port (see Section 7.3) When connecting several units, always use only one type of interface, the RS-232 or the RS-485. Do not mix them 7.1 Controlling via the RS-232 Interface To control the VS-169TP via the RS-232 interface: 1.
Control the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 7.2 Controlling via the RS-485 Interface To control the VS-169TP unit via the RS-485 interface (see Figure 7): 1. Connect the 9-pin D-sub COM port of the PC to the RS-232 IN 9-pin Dsub F port on the VP-43xl. 2. Connect the RS-485 port on the VP-43xl to the RS-485 port on the VS-169TP. 3. Set the Machine # to any number from 1 to 15 (see Table 5).
Control the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 7.3 Controlling via the ETHERNET You can connect the VS-169TP via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see Section 7.3.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see Section 7.3.2) for connection via a network hub or network router 1. 7.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-169TP to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Control the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 9. 7. Click OK. Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 7.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-169TP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 7.3.
Understanding the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 8 Understanding the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher The VS-169TP is a 16x9 matrix switcher for CAT 5/6 twisted pair transmitters and receivers, capable of sending (over UTP/FTP twisted-pair cables) UXGA, analog stereo/ S/PDIF audio, and bidirectional RS-232 command/reply signals.
Understanding the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher In the example illustrated in Figure 10, when the transmitter (video, audio and RS-232 signals) connected to IN 10 is switched to OUT 5, all three signals are passed to the receiver connected to OUT 5, and the RS-232 reply command returns from the receiver (OUT 5) back to the transmitter (IN 10).
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Figure 12 shows the MATRIX STATUS display in the Follow Mode: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 10 0 0 10 10 10 L-L 03 Figure 12: MATRIX STATUS Display in the Follow Mode In the breakaway mode, you can select the output port from which the reply will be returned, by pressing the RS-232 (Rx) front panel button in the BREAKAWAY area, and then selecting the desired output (see Section 9.7).
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 9.
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher line of the selected signal blinks. 2. Press the appropriate IN button. This input switches to all the outputs, and the MATRIX STATUS display shows the selected input number. To switch one input to all the outputs in the CONFIRM mode (the TAKE button illuminates), do the following: 1. Press the ALL button.
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 3. Press the TAKE button to confirm the action. All the outputs are cleared. 9.4 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode.
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 2. Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action. The corresponding 7-segment display no longer blinks. The TAKE button illuminates. 9.5 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations You can store and recall up to 15 input configurations 1 using the 16 IN buttons. 9.5.1 Storing an Input/Output Configuration To store the current status in memory, do the following: 1. Press the STO button.
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 9.6 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock 1 your VS-169TP. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. To lock the VS-169TP: • Press the LOCK button until the LOCK button is illuminated. The front panel is locked.
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 9.7.2 Breakaway Mode Operation To set the VS-169TP to the Breakaway mode: 1. Press one of the BREAKAWAY buttons (UXGA, AUDIO + RS-232 (Tx) or RS-232 (Rx)). The selected button blinks. 2. Press the desired channel a second time. In the Breakaway operation mode you can switch the different channels independently. For example, when selecting UXGA in the breakaway mode, you can switch the video inputs independently from the audio and RS-232 channels.
Operating the VS-169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher OUT 3 UXGA AUDIO + RS-232 (Tx) RS-232 (Rx) OUT 5 UXGA AUDIO + RS-232 (Tx) RS-232 (Rx) OUT 8 UXGA AUDIO + RS-232 (Tx) RS-232 (Rx) Blocked IN 10 Blocked Figure 15: Operating in the RS-232 (Rx) Breakaway Mode Figure 16 shows the MATRIX STATUS display in the RS-232 (Rx) Breakaway Mode: 01 02 03 10 10 04 05 06 07 08 0 0 10 10 L-L 05 Figure 16: MATRIX STATUS Display in the RS-232 (Rx) Breakaway Mode 30 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Flash Memory Upgrade 10 Flash Memory Upgrade You upgrade both the VS-169TP: • Switcher Firmware (see Section 10.1) • Ethernet Firmware (see Section 10.2) 10.1 Switcher Firmware Upgrade The VS-169TP uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in FLASH memory. The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com. 10.
Flash Memory Upgrade 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 17). Figure 17: The KFR-Programmer Window 2. Select the required COM Port 1. 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. Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off. 6.
Technical Specifications 11 Technical Specifications The VS-169TP technical specifications are shown in Table 6: 1 Table 6: VS-169TP Technical Specifications SIGNAL INPUTS: 16 CAT 5 remote transmitters on RJ-45 connectors 2 local RGBHV UXGA on 15-pin HD connectors 2 local stereo analog audio on 3.
Hex Table Table 7: VS-169TP Hex Table IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 IN 9 IN 10 IN 11 IN 12 IN 13 IN 14 IN 15 IN 16 34 OUT1 01 81 81 81 01 82 81 81 01 83 81 81 01 84 81 81 01 85 81 81 01 86 81 81 01 87 81 81 01 88 81 81 01 89 81 81 01 8A 81 81 01 8B 81 81 01 8C 81 81 01 8D 81 81 01 8E 81 81 01 8F 81 81 01 90 81 81 OUT 2 01 81 82 81 01 82 82 81 01 83 82 81 01 84 82 81 01 85 82 81 01 86 82 81 01 87 82 81 01 88 82 81 01 89 82 81 01 8A 82 81 01 8B 82 81 01 8C 82 81 01 8D 82 81 01 8E 8
Kramer Protocol 2000 13 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-169TP is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000, version 0.51. This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. Note: Compatibility with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 does not mean that a machine uses all of the commands below. Each machine uses a sub-set of Protocol 2000, according to its needs.
Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 9: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Kramer Protocol 2000 # 61 62 INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION IDENTIFY MACHINE DEFINE MACHINE DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION INPUT OUTPUT 1 - video machine name 2 - audio machine name 3 - video software version 4 - audio software version 5 - RS422 controller name 6 - RS422 controller version 7 - remote control name 8 - remote software version 9 - Protocol 2000 revision 1 - number of inputs 2 - number of outputs 3 - number of setups 0 - Request first 4 digits 1 - Request first suffix 2 - Request second s
Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 9 – An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher, or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range (e.g. trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one, or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined). This code is also returned to the PC if an RS-232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel. Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid.
Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 20 – When data (i.e. the INPUT and/or OUTPUT bytes) of more than 7 bits is required, instruction 63 is sent before sending the instruction needing the additional bits. The data in this instruction then becomes the Most Significant Bits of that next instruction. For example, to set the audio gain (instruction 22) of output 3 to 681dec (2A9hex), you would first send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and then send HEX codes 16 83 A9 81.
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution P/N: 2900- 000532 Rev: 3 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
