Kramer VP-23N Manuals

Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL ���� Model: �������� VP-23N���� Presentation Switcher���� Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3 3.2 About the VP-23N 3 3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4 3.4 Terminology Used in this User Manual 5 4 Your Presentation Switcher 5 5 Installing the VP-23N in a Rack 11 6 Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 12 6.1 Connecting the VP-23N Rear Panel 12 6.2 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector 15 6.3 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 16 6.4 Connecting a PC 17 6.5 Connecting via RS-485 17 6.6 Controlling via ETHERNET 18 6.6.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 19 6.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 20 6.6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 21 6.7 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 21 6.8 Dipswitch Settings 23 6.8.1 Setting the Machine # Dipswitches 23 7 Operating Your Switcher 24 7.1 The Front Panel Buttons 24 7.2 The Independent Switchers Mode 25 7.3 The Master Audio Mode 26 7.4 Using the Infra-red Remote Controller 28 8 Flash Memory Upgrade 28 8.1 Downloading from the Internet 28 8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 29 8.3 Upgrading the Firmware 29 9 Technical Specifications 34 10 Hex Table 35 10.1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables 35 11 Communication Protocol 36 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii Figures Figure 1: VP-23N Presentation Switcher – Front View 6 Figure 2: VP-23N Presentation Switcher – Rear View 8 Figure 3: VP-23N Presentation Switcher– Underside View 10 Figure 4: Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 14 Figure 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 15 Figure 6: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 16 Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 16 Figure 8: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 16 Figure 9: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 17 Figure 10: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 18 Figure 11: RJ-45 PINOUT 19 Figure 12: Local Area Connection Properties Window 20 Figure 13: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 20 Figure 14: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 22 Figure 15: Default Dipswitch Settings 23 Figure 16: Separate Switcher Mode 26 Figure 17: Switching in the Master Audio Mode 27 Figure 18: Splash Screen 29 Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window 30 Figure 20: Device Selection Window 30 Figure 21: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 31 Figure 22: Loading the Hex 31 Figure 23: RS-232 Window 32 Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 32 Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 33 Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 5 Table 2: Front Panel VP-23N Presentation Switcher Features 7 Table 3: Rear Panel VP-23N Presentation Switcher Features 9 Table 4: VP-23N Underside Panel Feature 10 Table 5: CAT 5 PINOUT 15 Table 6: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 19 Table 7: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 21 Table 8: Dipswitch Settings 23 Table 9: Machine # Dipswitch Settings 23 Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 34 Table 11: VP-23N Hex Table 35 Table 12: VP-23N Master Audio Selector Hex Table 35 Table 13: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Groups 35 Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone 35 Table 15: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio 36 Table 16: Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step 36 Table 17: Protocol Definitions 36 Table 18: Instruction Codes 37 Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus different models now appear in eight groups1 that are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-23N Presentation Switcher, which is ideal for presentation and conference room systems, production studios, rental and staging. The package includes the following items: � VP-23N Presentation Switcher � Windows®-based Kramer control software � Windows®-based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector � Null-modem adapter and power cord2 � Kramer RC-IR2 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter (including the required battery and a separate user manual4) � This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you: � Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment � Review the contents of this user manual � Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4 1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3: Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces; GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: � VP-23N Presentation Switcher Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3 3.2 About the VP-23N 3 3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4 3.4 Terminology Used in this User Manual 5 4 Your Presentation Switcher 5 5 Installing the VP-23N on a Rack 11 6 Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 12 6.1 Connecting the VP-23N Rear Panel 12 6.2 Wiring the CAT5 LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector 15 6.3 Connecting a PC 16 6.4 Connecting via RS-485 17 6.5 Controlling via ETHERNET 18 6.5.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 18 6.5.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 20 6.5.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 20 6.6 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 20 6.7 Dipswitch Settings 22 6.7.1 Setting the Machine # Dipswitches 22 7 Operating Your Switcher 23 7.1 The Front Panel Buttons 23 7.2 The Independent Switchers Mode 25 7.3 The Master Audio Mode 26 8 Flash Memory Upgrade 28 8.1 Downloading from the Internet 28 8.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 28 8.3 Upgrading Firmware 29 9 Technical Specifications 34 10 Hex Table 35 10.1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables 35 11 Communication Protocol 37 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii Figures Figure 1: VP-23N Presentation Switcher – Front View 6 Figure 2: VP-23N Presentation Switcher – Rear View 8 Figure 3: VP-23N Presentation Switcher– Underside View 10 Figure 4: Connecting the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 14 Figure 5: CAT5 PINOUT 15 Figure 6: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 16 Figure 7: Controlling via RS-485 (for example, using an RC-3000) 17 Figure 8: RJ-45 PINOUT 18 Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 19 Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 19 Figure 11: Control Configuration via RS-232 and RS-485 21 Figure 12: Default Dipswitch Settings 22 Figure 13: Separate Switcher Mode 25 Figure 14: Switching in the Master Audio Mode 27 Figure 15: Splash Screen 29 Figure 16: Atmel – Flip Window 29 Figure 17: Device Selection Window 30 Figure 18: Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 30 Figure 19: Loading the Hex 31 Figure 20: RS-232 Window 31 Figure 21: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 32 Figure 22: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 33 Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 5 Table 2: Front Panel VP-23N Presentation Switcher Features 7 Table 3: Rear Panel VP-23N Presentation Switcher Features 9 Table 4: VP-23N Underside Panel Feature 10 Table 5: CAT5 PINOUT 15 Table 6: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 18 Table 7: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 20 Table 8: Dipswitch Settings 22 Table 9: Machine # Dipswitch Settings 22 Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VP-23N Presentation Switcher 34 Table 11: VP-23N Hex Table 35 Table 12: VP-23N Master Audio Selector Hex Table 35 Table 13: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Groups 35 Table 14: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone 35 Table 15: Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio 36 Table 16: Increase or Decrease the Audio Output Gain by One Step 36 Table 17: Protocol Definitions 37 Table 18: Instruction Codes 38 Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-23N Presentation Switcher, which is ideal for presentation and conference room systems, production studios, rental and staging. The package includes the following items: �� VP-23N Presentation Switcher �� Windows®-based Kramer control software �� Windows®-based Configuration Manager XPort software and Com Port Redirector �� Null-modem adapter and power cord2 �� Kramer RC-IR1 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter3 (including the required battery and a separate user manual4) �� This user manual4 2 Getting Started We recommend that you: �� Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment �� Review the contents of this user manual �� Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables5 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. 1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3: Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces; GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com