Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual Authorized Users, Step-In Software Menu Bar

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9.1.1Authorized Users

By default, you are logged in as User and you can:

Select an active input or output

Adjust or mute/unmute the output volume

Change the device name

Modify the IP configuration

Options that you are not authorized to perform are grayed out.

When logged in as Admin, in addition to the User abilities, you can:

Modify the input priorities (see Section 9.1.9)

Modify the input/output button characteristics (see Section 9.1.10)

Upgrade the device firmware (see Section 9.1.11)

Reset the device (see Section 9.1.12)

Change the User and Admin Passwords (see Section 9.1.12)

Enable/disable IR control

Note: Any actions that you are not authorized to perform are grayed out.

9.1.2The Step-In Software Menu Bar

The following table describes the Menu Bar options.

 

 

Menu Bar

 

 

 

Sub Menu

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILE

 

 

 

Connect/Disconnect

 

 

 

Connect or disconnect to the device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

 

 

 

Exit the Step-in software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEVICE

 

 

 

Details

 

 

 

Retrieve and display the device details, such as, model,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit name, version, and so on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Admin Password

 

 

 

Change the Admin password

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cascade

 

 

 

Select the number of cascaded devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firmware Update

 

 

 

Update the device firmware using a new firmware file

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Admin only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Unit Password

 

 

 

Change the Admin user password (Admin only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset

 

 

 

Power cycle the device (Admin only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR Status

 

 

 

Enable or disable the IR control for the device

 

 

 

ABOUT

 

 

 

NA

 

 

 

Displays the Step-in Software and Kramer company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 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 SwitchOperating the VP-81SIDN Locally Selecting an InputTo 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 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 change the output volume Changing the Output VolumeMuting the Audio Output To mute 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 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax ProtocolHost Message Format Device Message FormatCommand Terms Entering Commands Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsCommand Forms Chaining CommandsLdfw Page Safety Warning