Kramer Electronics user manual Overview, Defining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix

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3 Overview

The VP-160816x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix is a true matrix switcher, routing any input to any or all outputs. The VP-1608includes 16 input and 8 output selector buttons.

The unit features:

•A bandwidth of 400MHz (fully loaded) for RGB signals

•A unique vertical and horizontal sync-pulse solution

•Audio-follow-video or audio breakaway option (to switch audio independently from video)

•15 preset memory locations for quick access to common configurations

•A “TAKE” button for precise switch control, letting you place multiple switches in a queue, and then activate them, with one touch of this button or a single serial command

•A delayed switching mode (ranging from 0 to 3.5sec in increments of 0.5sec), for clean transitions when switching between non-genlocked sources

Control the VP-1608using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

•RS-485 or RS-232 serial commands—that also support audio gain adjustments for each input and output—transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller

•The Kramer RC-IR3Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

The VP-1608is dependable, rugged and fits into three vertical spaces (3U) of a standard 19" rack.

3.1Defining the VP-1608 16x8 RGBHV/Balanced Audio Matrix

Figure 1 and Figure 2 define the front and rear panels of the VP-1608. Figure 3 defines the switches on the underside.

VP-1608 - Overview

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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