Kramer Electronics user manual Overview, This section defines the VA-8xl

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The VA-8xl8-Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier is a high−performance

8-channel, balanced stereo input volume controller for balanced audio signals on terminal block connectors. The volume of each L and R stereo channel can be adjusted independently of the other stereo channel.

In particular, the VA-8xlfeatures:

•A digitally controlled volume control function, with gain from -95dB (attenuation) up to +31dB (amplification) - in increments of 0.5dB

•Clean, noise-free transition during gain setting changes

•Transparent performance even in the most critical broadcast applications

•8 independent channels

•Control of the amplifier gain of the left and right channels— together or separately—via the front panel buttons, or remotely via RS-232 or RS-485

•Daisy-chaining of up to 15 machines in a single system using RS-485 or RS-232, allowing control of up to 120 stereo audio channels!

•Storing and recalling up to 15 configuration setups via the non- volatile memory, using the front panel buttons, or remotely via RS-232 or RS-485

•A LED display on the front panel, showing the gain of the selected channel (that is, its left and right decibel status)

•Easy-to-connect detachable terminal block connectors

•A rugged, professional 1U rack mountable enclosure and ship with Windows®-based software

3.1Defining the VA-8xl 8-Channel Balanced Stereo Audio Amplifier

This section defines the VA-8xl.

VA-8xl - Overview

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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 the VA-8xl Controlling a Single VA-8xl UnitPreparing 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 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Upgrading the Flash MemoryDownloading 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