Kramer Electronics user manual Connecting the VA-8xl, If required, connect a PC via RS-232, see

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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your

 

VA-8xl. After connecting your VA-8xl, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VA-8xlas illustrated in the example in Figure 6:

1.Using the appropriate wiring shown in the figures below, connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio sources (for example, a tape deck) to INPUT

CHANNEL 1 – 8 via terminal block connectors:

You do not have to connect all channels.

2.Using the appropriate wiring shown in the figures below, connect up to 8 balanced stereo audio acceptors (for example, a stereo amplifier) to

OUTPUT CHANNEL 1 – 8 via terminal block connectors:

You do not have to connect all channels.

3.If required, connect a PC via RS-232, (see Page 8).

Figure 3: Balanced Stereo

Figure 4: Unbalanced

Figure 5: Unbalanced

Audio Connection

Stereo Audio Input

Stereo Audio Output

 

Connection

Connection

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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 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 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