Kramer Electronics VP-8x8 - Manual (Page 3)

VP-8x8 – Contents i
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 Defining the VP-8x8 8x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher 4
4 Installing in a Rack 7
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 8
5 Connecting the VP-8x8 8x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher 9
5.1 Connecting the VP-8x8 Rear Panel 9
5.2 Connecting to the VS-8x8 via RS-232 10
5.3 Controlling via RS-485 11
5.4 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 12
5.5 Setting the DIP-Switches 12
5.6 Cascading Machines 14
6 Operating the VP-8x8 8x8 VGA/UXGA Matrix Switcher 16
6.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 16
6.2 Confirming Settings 16
6.3 Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 18
6.4 Locking the Front Panel 19
6.5 Updating the VP-8x8 Firmware 20
7 Technical Specifications 21
8 Default Communication Parameters 22
9 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 23
10 Protocol 2000 24
10.1 Syntax 24
10.2 Instruction Codes 25
Figures
Figure 1: VP-8x8 User Manual Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VP-8x8 User Manual Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: VP-8x8 Underside View 6
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-8x8 8x8 VGA / UXGA Matrix Switcher 10
Figure 5: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 11
Figure 6: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 11
Figure 7: VP-8x8 DIP-switches 12
Figure 8: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 15
Figure 9: Storing and Recalling using the Input/Output Buttons 18