Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual

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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD .

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-81SIDN

8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher

P/N: 2900-300315 Rev 1

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Contents VP-81SIDN Page Figures Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring Introduction Getting Started Safety InstructionsAchieving the Best Performance Recycling Kramer Products Overview Using Twisted Pair cables About the Power Connect FeatureUsing the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN Feature Function Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In SwitcherDefines the rear panel of the VP-81SIDN Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step- In SwitcherPage Terminal Description Number Connecting to a Balanced Audio AcceptorRemote Input Selection Switch Wiring Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485To connect to the VP-81SIDN via RS-232 To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-81SIDNTo connect up to four VP-81SIDN devices Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC Local Area Connection Properties Window Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or SwitchSelecting an Input Operating the VP-81SIDN LocallyTo select an input Resetting all Input Priorities to the Default Muting the Input when using Step-In CommandersSetting the Audio Output Volume Selecting an OutputMuting and unmuting the Audio Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel ButtonsTo lock and unlock the front panel buttons To mute and unmute the audio outputSetting the RS-485 Device Number Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDNReading the Current RS-485 Device Number To read the current RS-485 machine numberResetting to the Factory Default Settings Setting the RS-485 Bus TerminationUpgrading the Firmware Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller SoftwareFollowing table describes the main window features Feature Description Output Volume SliderStep-In Software Menu Bar Authorized UsersMenu Bar Sub Menu Description Options Connecting to the Device Logging in as AdminTo log in as admin To switch an input to an output Switching an Input to an OutputInput Selection Switching and Selecting an Input when using the VP-81SIDNTo change the output volume Changing the Output VolumeMuting the Audio Output To mute the audio outputChanging the Input and Output Button Icons and Labels Changing the Priority of an InputTo change an input/output button icon and label Updating the Firmware Resetting the DeviceSetting Multiple Cascaded Devices Setting the IP Network ParametersTo set the number of devices VP-81SIDN Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Wire Color Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 ConnectorsDo not use a crossed TP cable with this product Inputs Technical SpecificationsRS-232 Default Communication ParametersEthernet Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax ProtocolHost Message Format Device Message FormatCommand Terms Entering Commands Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsCommand Forms Chaining CommandsLdfw Page Safety Warning