VP-81K – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1DDC Support 4
3.2Defining EDID 4
3.3Defining the VP-81K 8x1 UXGA/Audio Switcher 4
3.4Using the IR Transmitter 7
4Installing in a Rack 8
5Connecting the VP-81K 9
5.1Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 10
5.2Controlling via RS-232 11
5.3Connecting a PC or Controller to the RS-485 Port 12
5.4Controlling the VP-81K via the Ethernet Port 12
5.5DIP-Switch Settings 18
5.6Cascading Machines 18
6Operating Your VP-81K 8x1 UXGA/Audio Switcher 20
6.1Using the Front Panel Input Selector Buttons 20
6.2Using the Regular or Automatic Switching Mode 20
6.3Using the Audio-Follow-Video/Breakaway Modes 21
6.4Setting the Audio Gain 22
7Technical Specifications 23
8Communication Parameters 24
9Table of ASCII Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 3000) 25
10Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (Protocol 2000) 26
11Kramer Protocol 28
11.1Switching Protocols 28
11.2Kramer Protocol 3000 29
11.3Kramer Protocol 2000 36
Figures
Figure 1: VP-81K 8x1 UXGA/Audio Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VP-81K 8x1 UXGA/Audio Switcher Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81K 10
Figure 4: Connecting an Balanced Stereo Audio Output 10
Figure 5: Connecting an Unbalanced Output 10
Figure 6: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 11
Figure 7: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 11
Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 9: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 13
Figure 10: Connect Screen 14
Figure 11: Device Properties Screen 15
Figure 12: HOME Embedded Web Page 16
Figure 13: CONFIGURATIONS Embedded Web Page 17
Figure 14: SETUP DIP-Switches 18
Figure 15: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 19