Kramer Electronics user manual To connect up to four VP-81SIDN devices

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Figure 6: RS-485 Control of Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices via RS-232 and RS-485

To connect up to four VP-81SIDN devices:

1.Connect the RS-232 port on the first VP-81SIDNdevice to the PC (see Section 6.3).

2.Connect the RS-485 terminal block port on the first device to the RS-485 port on the second device, and so on for all devices. (Connect A to A, B to B, and G to G.)

3.Connect the HDMI LOCAL INPUT on the first device to the HDMI OUT on the second device, and so on for all devices.

4.Set the machine number and termination as follows:

The first device is machine number 1 and the subsequent three devices are machine numbers 2 to 4 (see Section 8.1)

Terminate the first and last devices, that is, terminate machine numbers 1 and 4 (see Section 8.3). Ensure that all other devices are left unterminated

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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 To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-81SIDN Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices To connect to the VP-81SIDN via RS-232To 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 Selecting an Output Muting the Input when using Step-In CommandersResetting all Input Priorities to the Default Setting the Audio Output VolumeTo mute and unmute the audio output Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel ButtonsMuting and unmuting the Audio To lock and unlock the front panel buttonsTo read the current RS-485 machine number Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDNSetting the RS-485 Device Number Reading the Current RS-485 Device 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 mute the audio output Changing the Output VolumeTo change the output volume Muting 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 Device Message Format ProtocolKramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message FormatCommand Terms Chaining Commands Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsEntering Commands Command FormsLdfw Page Safety Warning