Kramer Electronics VP-1608 user manual Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-160816x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

•Any professional system requiring outstanding value in a 16x8 matrix

•Production and duplications facilities

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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 followingResetting the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix Adjusting the Audio Gain ControlLocking and Unlocking the Front Panel To lock the VP-1608Resetting to the Current Status Displaying Unit CharacteristicsConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Flash Memory UpgradeDownloading from the Internet To download the up-to-date file 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