Kramer Electronics VA-8xl user manual Introduction

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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 VA-8xl8-Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Large presentation audio level control

Audio broadcast and editing studios

PA remote audio level control

VA-8xl - Introduction

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Contents VA-8xl Page Figures Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best PerformanceOverview This section defines the VA-8xlPower Switch VA-8xl 8-Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier Rear Panel Connecting the VA-8xl If required, connect a PC via RS-232, seeVA-8xl Connecting the VA-8xl Adjusting the Gain/Attenuation of the Channels Operating the VA-8xlStoring and Recalling Setups To store a setting, via the front panel buttonsVA-8xl Operating the VA-8xl Controlling a Single VA-8xl Unit Controlling the VA-8xlPreparing the RS-232 Port on a Single Unit To PC Illustrates how to configure up to 15 VA-8xlunits Connecting a Control Interface on a Set of Units Preparing the RS-232 Connectors Connecting the RS-485 Control Interface An RS-485 Control Interface Setup Upgrading the Flash Memory Connecting the PC to the RS-232 PortDownloading from the Internet Upgrading Firmware Splash ScreenOpen Configuration File window appears Atmel Flip Window RS-232 Communication If an error message Not Finished shows, click Run again Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters RS-232 ProtocolKramer Protocol 1st ByteHex Codes for Attenuation Gain Control Hex Codes for Amplification Gain Control Channel Number CodesVA-8xl Kramer Protocol 2900