Kramer Electronics VP-1608 user manual Contents

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Contents

1	Introduction	1
2	Getting Started	2
2.1	Achieving the Best Performance	2
3	Overview	3
3.1	Defining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix	3
4	Installing in a Rack	8
5	Connecting a Single VP-1608	9
5.1	Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output	11
5.2	Connecting to the VP-1608 via RS-232	11
5.3	Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port	11
5.4	Setting the MACHINE # DIP-Switches	12
5.5	Setting the DELAY DIP-Switches	13
6	Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units	14
6.1	Connecting via a PC or Serial Controller	14
6.2	Connecting via an RS-485 Controller	15
7	Operating Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix	17
7.1	Using the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option	17
7.2	Switching OUT-IN Combinations	18
7.3	Confirming Settings	19
7.4	Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations	20
7.5	Adjusting the Audio Gain Control	22
7.6	Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel	22
7.7	Resetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix	22
7.8	Displaying Unit Characteristics	23
8	Flash Memory Upgrade	24
8.1	Downloading from the Internet	24
8.2	Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port	24
8.3	Upgrading the Firmware	25
9	Technical Specifications	30
10	Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication	31
11	Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control	33
11.1	Hex Tables for Audio Input Gain Control	33
11.2	Hex Tables for Audio Output Gain Control	35
12	Kramer Protocol 2000	37

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Contents VP-1608 Page Contents Figures Introduction Achieving the Best Performance Getting StartedDefining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix OverviewVP 1608 Overview Feature Function Overview Flash Program Switch Installing in a Rack Connecting a Single VP-1608 Connecting the VP-1608 Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port Connecting to the VP-1608 via RS-232Setting the Machine # DIP-Switches Setting the Delay DIP-Switches Connecting via a PC or Serial Controller Connecting Multiple VP-1608 UnitsControl Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 Connecting via an RS-485 ControllerVP-1608 Connecting Multiple VP-1608 Units Operating Your VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Using the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway OptionTo set the breakaway option Switching OUT-IN CombinationsToggling between the AT Once and Confirm Modes Confirming SettingsTo store the current status in memory, do the following Storing/Recalling Input/Output ConfigurationsTo delete an input/output configuration, do the following To recall an input/output configuration, do the followingTo lock the VP-1608 Adjusting the Audio Gain ControlResetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Locking and Unlocking the Front PanelResetting to the Current Status Displaying Unit CharacteristicsTo download the up-to-date file from the Internet Flash Memory UpgradeConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Downloading from the InternetUpgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware, follow these stepsAT89C51RD2 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu RS-232 Window If an error message Not Finished shows, click Run again Inputs Technical SpecificationsTable of Hex Codes for Serial Communication VP-1608 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Hex Tables for Audio Input Gain Control Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain ControlInputs Hex Tables for Audio Output Gain Control VP-1608 Hex Tables for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Machine Number Kramer ProtocolVP-1608 Kramer Protocol Load Video Data VP-1608 Kramer Protocol Page 2900