Kramer Electronics VA-8xl user manual Getting Started, Achieving the Best Performance

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment

Review the contents of this user manual

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-datei user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware

upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality

Position your Kramer VA-8xlaway from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

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VA-8xl - Getting Started

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Contents VA-8xl Page Figures Introduction Achieving the Best Performance Getting StartedThis section defines the VA-8xl OverviewPower Switch VA-8xl 8-Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier Rear Panel If required, connect a PC via RS-232, see Connecting the VA-8xlVA-8xl Connecting the VA-8xl Operating the VA-8xl Adjusting the Gain/Attenuation of the ChannelsTo store a setting, via the front panel buttons Storing and Recalling SetupsVA-8xl Operating the VA-8xl Preparing the RS-232 Port on a Single Unit Controlling the VA-8xlControlling a Single VA-8xl 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 Downloading from the Internet Connecting the PC to the RS-232 PortUpgrading the Flash Memory Splash Screen Upgrading FirmwareOpen 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 RS-232 Protocol Default Communication Parameters1st Byte Kramer ProtocolHex Codes for Attenuation Gain Control Channel Number Codes Hex Codes for Amplification Gain ControlVA-8xl Kramer Protocol 2900