Kramer Electronics VP-128H user manual Parameter Terminology, Switch Video Switch Video Crosspoint

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Communication Protocols

10.1.1Use of Kramer Machines

A router may be represented via the Kramer protocol as a maximum of two machines. Based on the largest supported, 8 level switcher, the levels correspond accordingly:

Level

Machine #

Function

1

1

Video

2

2

Video

3

1

Audio

4

2

Audio

5

1

RGB Mute

6

2

RGB Mute

7

1

Audio Levels

8

2

Audio Levels

Parameter Terminology:

Setups - Setup # 0 refers to the present switcher status. Setup # 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switchers memory, (i.e., those used for store and recall).

Bi-Directional- specifies a bi-directional command. If the switcher receives the code, it will perform the instruction; if the instruction is performed, the switcher will use the same codes for its response.

10.1.2Command Details

“Switch Video”: Switch Video Crosspoint”

Request: 0x01 <input> <output> <machine>

Response: 0x41 <input> <output><machine>

Action: Set output to input

The “Switch Video” command is used to request that a connection be made. Input and output are specified in hexadecimal notation. If 0 is specified for output, all outputs will be switched to the specified input. If 0 is specified for input, the specified output will be disconnected (Video Mute). Bi-Directional command example:

 

Command

Meaning

Command To Switcher

0x01 0x85 0x88 0x81

Connect video input 5 to output 8

Response From Switcher

0x41 0x85 0x88 0x81

Video input 5 connected to output 8

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Contents Models Contents Figures TablesIntroduction Getting StartedOverview About the VP-128HAchieving the Best Performance Your VP-128H Matrix SwitcherAbout the RC-1616 VP-128H with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel IntactVP-128H Matrix Switcher VP-128H Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features VP-128H Without the Front Panel but with the Rear PanelVP-128H Local Control Panel Detached Front Panel VP-128H Local Control Panel1Connecting a VP-128H Matrix Switcher Connecting the VP-128H Matrix SwitcherControlling via RS-232 for example, using a PC Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem AdapterRJ-45 Pinout Crossover Cable RJ-45 Pinout Connecting a VP-128H Matrix Switcher Your RC-1616 Remote Control RC-1616 with the Front Panel and the Rear Panel IntactRC-1616 Front Panel Detached Define the RC-1616with its front panel detached2Setting the Dipswitches Connecting a RC-1616 Remote Control Operating the VP-128H Matrix Switcher Switching OUT-IN CombinationsTechnical Specifications Includes the technical specificationsCommunication Protocols Kramer 2000 Protocol Supported Subset3rd Byte 1st Byte2nd Byte 4th ByteSwitch Video Switch Video Crosspoint Parameter TerminologyRequest Video Output Status Switch Audio Switch Audio CrosspointRequest Audio Output Status Setup Recall Setup Save Store / Delete Video StatusSave Delete Bi-Directional command example Breakaway Setting Audio follows videoError Request Breakaway SettingError Response Error Invalid Instruction Out of Range Machine Busy ExampleRecall Audio Status Store Audio StatusSet Audio Parameter Increase / Decrease Audio Parameter Request Audio ParameterValue Set Auto-Save Audio Parameter SettingsInput Bits Save BitsLoad Video Data Take Cancel ExampleLoad Audio Data Define Machine CommandNumber of inputs Number of outputs Number of setups For video For audioSierra Video Systems1 SVS RS-232 Compatible Protocol Generic ProtocolOK!!CR Clear Clear MatrixConfig Configure Matrix Request **CONFIG1234 , oo , ii , l , f1 , f2Change Change protocol Crosspoints restored from memory Crosspoint restore failedRequest **CHANGE HEX Connect Crosspoint Delay Vertical Sync IntervalsX8,3,2,3,4 Setup a Salvo Connect Sequence X1,5,0 D200 D100 X1,6,0 SCommand Audio Gain Control Trigger a Salvo Connect SequenceStatus Inquiry for Crosspoints Command RGB Mute delayRequest **S SA Status Inquiry for Audio gains Level 1 input number comma Level 8 input number- comma CRRequest **SA X5? ? Query commandAutomatic Output Change Reporting On/Off X5,4,1?PA? Error messages from the router to the host commandResponse **E1!!CR RGB Delay Reconfig Router Manual Reconfiguration IndicatorGeneric Protocol Supported Subset Global Setups Request setup Audio Input Gain and Attenuation Request input*gainGAudio Mute Commands Request output*1Z Video Mute Commands Request output*1BControls muting and un-muting video outputs. Examples Create Ties View Ties, Gain, Mutes, and Setups V4GOnly the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000024 REV

VP-128H specifications

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