Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN specs

6.Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10.

For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.

Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7.Click OK.

8.Click Close.

6.5.2Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-81SIDN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

6.5.3Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port

To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC. Use your PC provide initial configuration of the settings (see Section 8).

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Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

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 Feature Function Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher 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 Terminal Description Number Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor Remote Input Selection Switch Wiring To connect a device with a RS-485 port to the VP-81SIDN Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485Connecting and Controlling Multiple VP-81SIDN Devices To connect to the VP-81SIDN via RS-232 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 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch To select an input Operating the VP-81SIDN LocallySelecting an Input Selecting an Output Muting the Input when using Step-In CommandersResetting all Input Priorities to the Default Setting the Audio Output Volume To mute and unmute the audio output Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel ButtonsMuting and unmuting the Audio To lock and unlock the front panel buttons To read the current RS-485 machine number Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDNSetting the RS-485 Device Number Reading the Current RS-485 Device Number Resetting to the Factory Default Settings Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination Upgrading the Firmware Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller Software Following table describes the main window features Feature Description Output Volume Slider Menu Bar Sub Menu Description Options Authorized UsersStep-In Software Menu Bar To log in as admin Logging in as AdminConnecting to the Device To switch an input to an output Switching an Input to an Output Input Selection Switching and Selecting an Input when using the VP-81SIDN To mute the audio output Changing the Output VolumeTo change the output volume Muting 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 Updating the Firmware Resetting the Device 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 Inputs Technical Specifications Ethernet Default Communication ParametersRS-232 Device Message Format ProtocolKramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message Format Command Terms Chaining Commands Kramer Protocol 3000 CommandsEntering Commands Command Forms Ldfw Page Safety Warning