Kramer Electronics VP-747 user manual Operating via the Ethernet

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Operating the VP-747

9.4 Operating via the Ethernet

The control application lets you control the VP-747by clicking the desired buttons in the control application screen (which includes all the front panel buttons). To control the VP-747via the Ethernet/Serial Port:

1.Connect the Ethernet port (see Section 7.4) of the VP-747to the Ethernet port of your PC1.

2.Install and configure the Control Application (see Section 9.4.1).

9.4.1Installing and Running the Configuration Software

To install the VP-747Control Application, do the following:

1.Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive2.

2.Save the zip file on your computer.

3.Run the installer setup.

4.Respond to the installation wizard prompts.

9.4.2Configuring the Ethernet Connection

Double click the VP747.exe icon. The VP747 Control Application main screen appears (see Figure 20).

You can configure the Ethernet3 in any one of the following ways; via

•The Ethernet connection, using the Lantronix device software2

•The VP-747Device menu (the OSD) or via the Control Application menu: <Utility> <TCP/IP setting>, and then setting the IP Address, subnet mask and so on, and then clicking Apply

•RS-232 communication between the PC and the VP-747, and setting the IP Address through the Com port menu in the Control Application

1 Or connect the serial port of your VP-747 to the serial port of your PC (see Section 7.1)

2 You can download the software from our Web site on http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The VP-747 communication port is 5000

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Contents Model Contents Figures TablesGetting Started IntroductionAbout the VP-747 Quick Start Overview RgbhvSee Table See Section About Hdmi Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Define the front panel of the VP-747Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler # Feature FunctionYour VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Feature Function Program OUTInstalling on a Rack Before Installing in a RackHow to Rack Mount Some models, the front panel may feature built-in rack earsConnecting the VP-747  The Ethernet port3, see SectionConnecting the VP-747 Connecting Different Source Types InputComponent RGBCsConnecting the Outputs Connecting the Preview OUT / Program OUT ConnectorsConnecting the VP-747 Control Ports Connecting a PC via RS-232Connecting the Audio Control Port Connecting the VP-727A to the VP-747Connecting the VP-747 to the Kramer VP-727T VP-727AConnecting the VP-747 via the Ethernet port Understanding the VP-747Understanding the Universal Inputs Understanding the PREVIEW/PROGRAM OutputsUsing the Preview output, you can Example showing the use of the Preview and Program Output Switching/Scaling of an Input Understanding the PIP Button Feature PIP SourceMain Source RGsBLocking and Unlocking the Front Panel Operating the VP-747 Operating via the OSD Menu ScreenSetting Function Selection/Range Default Input Sub-menu RGBHV, Rgbs RgbhvSetting Function Selection/Range Default Scale PIPSetting Function Selection/Range Default ValuesPreview and Program Input and Output Settings Setting Function Range DefaultDefine the output Mode Setting Define the Transition screen Audio Menu Items Define the screen Save Lock Operating via the Front Panel LCD Display Changing the speed of the TransitionOperating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter KeysOperating via the Ethernet Defines the menu items Menu ItemsTechnical Specifications Includes the technical specifications11 VP-747 Communication Protocol Set Commands1 Main Source VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol Rgbhv Rgbspc PAL 153 PAL-M Program Input PAL-N Video Standard Ntsc VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol PIP VP-747 Communication Protocol Limited Warranty 2900-000563 REV