Kramer Electronics VP-23RC user manual Introduction, Getting Started, Quick Start

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Introduction

1Introduction

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.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-23RCPresentation Switcher

/Controller, which is ideal for:

￿Controlling multimedia rooms, such as classrooms, auditoriums, conference rooms and so on

￿Production studios, rental and staging

The package includes:

￿VP-23RC

￿Windows®-based Kramer control software and Kramer RC Configuration software

￿Null-modem adapter, power cord2, and one 3.5mm to IR emitter control cable

￿Kramer RC-IR2Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the required batteries and a separate user manual3)

￿This user manual3

2Getting Started

We recommend that you:

￿Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment

￿Review the contents of this user manual

￿Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4

2.1Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation:

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:

Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories

and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products

2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Contents Model Contents Figures Atmel Flip Window TablesQuick Start IntroductionGetting Started Getting Started About the VP-23RC OverviewUnderstanding the Media / Room Controller Section Controlling the VP-23RC VP-23RC Configuration Example Connecting the VP-23RC Rear PanelTerm Definition Recommendations for Achieving the Best PerformanceVP-23RC Front Panel Your Presentation Switcher / ControllerVP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Front View VP-23RC Rear Panel FeatureVP-23RC Presentation Switcher / Controller Rear View RS-232 Feature FunctionVP-23RC Underside Panel Reset VS HSBefore Installing on a Rack Installing the VP-23RC on a RackHow to Rack Mount Some models, the front panel may feature built-in rack earsConnecting the VP-23RC Presentation Switcher Section If required, connect a PC to the RS-232 port see Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Wire Color Wiring the CAT 5 Line OUT RJ-45 ConnectorShielded Twisted Pair STP / Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP CAT 5 PinoutConnecting to the Media / Room Controller Equipment Connecting the VP-23RC Media/Room Controller Section Description Setting the Media / Room Controller Program DipswitchesProgram Dipswitch Settings Controlling the VP-23RC via a PC Controlling the VP-23RCRS-232 Rear Panel Port Location For… Connecting an RS-232 Port to a PCFunction Description Dipswitch SettingsControlling via the Ethernet Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485Select Properties Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties Window Front Panel Buttons Operating Your VP-23RCOperating Your VP-23RC Internet Example of a Typical Setup in the Lecture Auditorium Button Macro Sequence Commands ConfigurationShows an operating example Independent Switchers Mode Presentation Switcher Section OperationMaster Audio Mode Switching in the Master Audio Mode Presentation Switcher Selector Buttons Macro Sequence Flash Memory Upgrade for the Presentation Switcher Section Flash Memory UpgradeUpgrading the Firmware Click OK and select ª Load Hexº from the File menu Loading the Hex Atmel -Flip Window Connected Flash Memory Upgrade for the Media / Room Controller Section KFR-Programmer Window Installing the Web Applet2Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Issues Includes the technical specifications1 Technical SpecificationsAudio Gain Control Hex Tables Hex TableIncrease or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master AudioMicrophone Master Out Video Increase DecreaseProtocol Definitions Communication ProtocolInstruction Codes Reset Machine Switch Groups0111 1000 1001 +23 Limited Warranty 2900-000155 REV