Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual Figures

Contents

1	Introduction	1
2	Getting Started	2
2.1	Achieving the Best Performance	2
2.2	Safety Instructions	2
2.3	Recycling Kramer Products	3
3	Overview	4
3.1	About the Power Connect™ Feature	5
3.2	Using Twisted Pair cables	5
3.3	Using the IR Transmitter for the VP-81SIDN	5
4	Defining the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher	6
5	Installing in a Rack	9
6	Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher	10
6.1	Connecting to a Balanced Audio Acceptor	12
6.2	Connecting Remote Contact Input and Output Selection Switches	12
6.3	Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via RS-232	14
6.4	Connecting to the VP-81SIDN via RS-485	14
6.5	Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via Ethernet	16
7	Operating the VP-81SIDN Locally	20
7.1	Selecting an Input	20
7.2	Muting the Input when using Step-In Commanders	21
7.3	Resetting all Input Priorities to the Default	21
7.4	Selecting an Output	21
7.5	Setting the Audio Output Volume	21
7.6	Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons	22
7.7	Muting and unmuting the Audio	22
8	Configuring and Maintaining the VP-81SIDN	23
8.1	Setting the RS-485 Device Number	23
8.2	Reading the Current RS-485 Device Number	23
8.3	Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination	24
8.4	Resetting to the Factory Default Settings	24
8.5	Upgrading the Firmware	25
9	Operating the VP-81SIDN Remotely	26
9.1	Operating the VP-81SIDN Using the Controller Software	26
10	Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors	38
11	Technical Specifications	39
12	Default Communication Parameters	40
13	Protocol 3000	41
13.1	Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax	41
13.2	Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands	43

Figures

Figure 1: VP-81SIDN 8x1	Digital Step-In Switcher Front Panel	6
Figure 2: VP-81SIDN 8x1	Digital Step-In Switcher Rear Panel	7
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher		10
Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connection		12
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