Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN guide

6Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step- In Switcher

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Switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your VP-81SIDN. After connecting your VP-81SIDN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher

To connect the VP-81SIDN as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1.Connect up to eight remote Step-in Commanders (for example, the SID-Hand SID-DVIStep-In Commander panels up to 50m (164ft) away) or TP transmitters (for example, the PT-571and TP-573) to the VP-81SIDNRJ-45 TP INPUT connectors.

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Kramer Electronics user manual Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step- In Switcher

Contents

VP-81SIDN Page Figures Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring Introduction Achieving the Best Performance Safety InstructionsGetting Started Recycling Kramer Products Overview Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN About the Power Connect FeatureUsing Twisted Pair cables Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher Feature Function Defines the rear panel of the VP-81SIDN Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step- In Switcher Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In SwitcherPage Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor Terminal Description Number Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring To connect to the VP-81SIDN via RS-232 Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-81SIDN To connect up to four VP-81SIDN devices Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC Local Area Connection Properties Window Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To select an input Operating the VP-81SIDN LocallySelecting an Input Setting the Audio Output Volume Muting the Input when using Step-In CommandersResetting all Input Priorities to the Default Selecting an Output To lock and unlock the front panel buttons Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel ButtonsMuting and unmuting the Audio To mute and unmute the audio output Reading the Current RS-485 Device Number Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDNSetting the RS-485 Device Number To read the current RS-485 machine number Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination Resetting to the Factory Default Settings Upgrading the Firmware Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller Software Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Following table describes the main window features Output Volume Slider Feature Description Menu Bar Sub Menu Description Options Authorized UsersStep-In Software Menu Bar To log in as admin Logging in as AdminConnecting to the Device Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output Switching and Selecting an Input when using the VP-81SIDN Input Selection Muting the Audio Output Changing the Output VolumeTo change the output volume To mute the audio output To change an input/output button icon and label Changing the Priority of an InputChanging the Input and Output Button Icons and Labels Resetting the Device Updating the Firmware To set the number of devices Setting the IP Network ParametersSetting Multiple Cascaded Devices VP-81SIDN Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Do not use a crossed TP cable with this product Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 ConnectorsWire Color Technical Specifications Inputs Ethernet Default Communication ParametersRS-232 Host Message Format ProtocolKramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Device Message Format Command Terms Command Forms Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsEntering Commands Chaining Commands Ldfw Page Safety Warning