Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual Figures

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Contents

1	Introduction	1
2	Getting Started	2
2.1	Achieving the Best Performance	2
2.2	Safety Instructions	2
2.3	Recycling Kramer Products	3
3	Overview	4
3.1	About the Power Connect™ Feature	5
3.2	Using Twisted Pair cables	5
3.3	Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN	5
4	Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher	6
5	Installing in a Rack	9
6	Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher	10
6.1	Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor	12
6.2	Connecting Remote Contact Input and Output Selection Switches	12
6.3	Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via RS-232	14
6.4	Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485	14
6.5	Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via Ethernet	16
7	Operating the VP-81SIDN Locally	20
7.1	Selecting an Input	20
7.2	Muting the Input when using Step-In Commanders	21
7.3	Resetting all Input Priorities to the Default	21
7.4	Selecting an Output	21
7.5	Setting the Audio Output Volume	21
7.6	Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons	22
7.7	Muting and unmuting the Audio	22
8	Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDN	23
8.1	Setting the RS-485 Device Number	23
8.2	Reading the Current RS-485 Device Number	23
8.3	Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination	24
8.4	Resetting to the Factory Default Settings	24
8.5	Upgrading the Firmware	25
9	Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely	26
9.1	Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller Software	26
10	Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors	38
11	Technical Specifications	39
12	Default Communication Parameters	40
13	Protocol 3000	41
13.1	Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax	41
13.2	Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands	43

Figures

Figure 1: VP-81SIDN 8x1	Digital Step-In Switcher Front Panel	6
Figure 2: VP-81SIDN 8x1	Digital Step-In Switcher Rear Panel	7
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher		10
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection		12

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Contents

VP-81SIDN Page Figures Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring Introduction Safety Instructions Getting StartedAchieving the Best Performance Recycling Kramer Products Overview About the Power Connect Feature Using Twisted Pair cablesUsing 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 SwitchOperating the VP-81SIDN Locally Selecting an InputTo 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 SliderAuthorized Users Step-In Software Menu BarMenu Bar Sub Menu Description Options Logging in as Admin Connecting to the DeviceTo 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 Priority of an Input Changing the Input and Output Button Icons and LabelsTo change an input/output button icon and label Updating the Firmware Resetting the DeviceSetting the IP Network Parameters Setting Multiple Cascaded DevicesTo set the number of devices VP-81SIDN Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors Wire ColorDo not use a crossed TP cable with this product Inputs Technical SpecificationsDefault Communication Parameters RS-232Ethernet Device Message Format ProtocolKramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message FormatCommand Terms Chaining Commands Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsEntering Commands Command FormsLdfw Page Safety Warning

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