Kramer VS-169TP, User Manual

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Model VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...her 17 7 1 Controlling via the RS 232 Interface 17 7 2 Controlling via the RS 485 Interface 18 7 3 Controlling via the ETHERNET 19 7 3 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 19 7 3 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 20 7 3 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 20 8 Understanding the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 21 8 1 Tra...

Page 3: ...4 Figure 5 DIP switch Settings 15 Figure 6 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 232 Interface 17 Figure 7 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 485 Interface 18 Figure 8 Local Area Connection Properties Window 19 Figure 9 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 20 Figure 10 Switching an Input to an Output 22 Figure 11 Switching an Input to Several Outputs 22 Figure 12 MATRIX STATUS Display in the ...

Page 4: ...Contents iii Table 8 Protocol Definitions 35 Table 9 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 36 ...

Page 5: ...ty and stores that are clearly defined by function The package includes the following The VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Kramer RC IR2 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual3 Windows based Kramer control software Power cord2 rack ears and this user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the...

Page 6: ...ions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning Do not open the unit High voltages can cause electrical shock Servicing by qualified personnel only Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEE...

Page 7: ...Getting Started 3 2 4 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 8: ...l output a built in receiver allowing direct connection of the signals UXGA audio and RS 232 for the units located near to the switcher Follow or breakaway switching for all signals UXGA audio RS 232 48kHz 24 bit analog digital conversion for broadcast quality stereo audio Baud rate of up to 19 200 for full duplex RS 232 together with audio one source to multiple destination for straight RS 232 si...

Page 9: ... cable Kramer BC XTP may be used Bear in mind though that we advise using STP cables where possible since the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using those cables Although unshielded twisted pair UTP cable might be preferred for long range applications the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables motors and so on which are prone to create electrical interfere...

Page 10: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 6 Figure 1 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Front Panel ...

Page 11: ...UXGA audio and RS 232 signals switch simultaneously 10 BREAKAWAY UXGA Button When pressed twice3 11 the button illuminates and the actions that follow will relate to UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx Button When pressed twice3 the button illuminates and the actions that follow will relate to audio direct4 12 RS 232 RS 232 Rx Button When pressed twice3 the button illuminates and the actions that follow will rel...

Page 12: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 8 Figure 2 VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher Rear Panel ...

Page 13: ...H SYNC to positive polarity VS Switch Slide down 1 to set the V SYNC to negative polarity slide up to set the V SYNC to positive polarity 31 POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 32 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack2 Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 3 33 POWER IN with fuse AC connector...

Page 14: ...ocated 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables3 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable15F 4 with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector...

Page 15: ...Installing the VS 169TP in a Rack 11 5 Installing the VS 169TP in a Rack This section describes how to install the VS 169TP in a rack ...

Page 16: ...nal sources that are located near the VS 169TP the LOCAL INPUTS A UXGA source for example the graphics output on a laptop to the UXGA IN 1 15 pin HD F connector3 An audio source to the AUDIO IN 1 3 5mm mini jack4 for example using a Kramer C GMA GMA cable VGA 15 pin HD M Audio jack to VGA 15 pin HD M Audio jack 5 An RS 232 cable with a 9 pin D sub connector to the PC or controller at one end and a...

Page 17: ... follows Connect up to 16 transmitters2 for example the Kramer TP 125EDID XGA Audio Data Line Transmitter3 Connect up to eight receivers 2 for example the Kramer TP 126 UXGA Audio Data Line Transmitter3 4 Connect the 12V DC power supply to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity on both the transmitters and the receivers 5 If required connect a PC or controller to the RS ...

Page 18: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher 14 Figure 4 Connecting the VS 169TP 16x9 CAT 5 Matrix Switcher ...

Page 19: ...P unit 1 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the CONTROL RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub rear panel port of the VS 169TP with a 9 wire cable1 2 Make sure that DIP 7 is set to ON 2 6 2 Setting the DIP switches Figure and 5 Table define the VS 169TP DIP switches By default the VS 169TP when used as a single unit is set to Machine 1 see 4 Table When connecting more than one VS 169TP unit allocate...

Page 20: ... Machine 1 on a VS 169TP unit according to Table 5 Table 5 Machine DIP switch Settings Mach DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 Mach DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 9 ON OFF OFF ON 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 10 OFF ON OFF ON 3 ON ON OFF OFF 11 ON ON OFF ON 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 12 OFF OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF ON OFF 13 ON OFF ON ON 6 OFF ON ON OFF 14 OFF ON ON ON 7 ON ON ON OFF 15 ON ON ON ON 8 OFF OFF OFF ON 1 When usin...

Page 21: ...RS 485 Do not mix them 7 1 Controlling via the RS 232 Interface To control the VS 169TP via the RS 232 interface 1 Connect the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub port1 of the VS 169TP unit to a PC see Section 6 1 2 Set the machine to any number from 1 to 15 see Table 5 Figure 6 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 232 Interface If several Kramer units are connected to one PC use the daisy chain connection PC to...

Page 22: ...e VS 169TP unit via the RS 485 interface see Figure 7 1 Connect the 9 pin D sub COM port of the PC to the RS 232 IN 9 pin D sub F port on the VP 43xl 2 Connect the RS 485 port on the VP 43xl to the RS 485 port on the VS 169TP 3 Set the Machine to any number from 1 to 15 see Table 5 Figure 7 Controlling the VS 169TP via the RS 485 Interface ...

Page 23: ...r identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 169TP during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP an...

Page 24: ...nnecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 169TP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 3 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use you...

Page 25: ...e remote receivers and output 9 locally decodes all the signals and outputs these as regular UXGA analog audio and RS 232 signals The video and audio signals are always transmitted in one direction when using the VS 169TP from the source via the input to the acceptor via the output However the RS 232 signal behaves entirely differently It is not a continuous signal but consists of one or a series ...

Page 26: ...e passed to all the outputs and the RS 232 signal generates a reply command on each receiver The reply signal on each receiver contains not only different information but can be sent at different times and in different formats When this information is passed back to IN 10 it might be rejected by the control unit since it includes a mix of reply signals and control of the destination units becomes ...

Page 27: ...7 segment displays see Section 9 3 1 Use the IN and OUT buttons see Section 9 3 Confirm settings see Section 9 4 Store and recall input output configurations see Section 9 5 Lock the front panel see Section 9 6 Choose the audio follow video or the breakaway feature see Section 9 7 9 1 Switching Inputs 1 and 2 between local and remote You can select the function of the IN 1 and IN2 front panel butt...

Page 28: ...E X R S 2 3 2 E L E C T R O N I C S L t d V S 1 6 9 T P R e v 1 0 Figure 14 7 segment Display Following Power ON 9 3 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output 1 Press the required OUT button from 1 to 8 or the L L local on the display The input under the selected output on the IN 7 segment display blinks 2 Press an IN button to select the input to switch to the output The sel...

Page 29: ...tches to all the outputs and the TAKE button illuminates The MATRIX STATUS display shows the identical digits representing the selected input number for all outputs 9 3 2 Clearing an Output To clear an output in the AT ONCE mode 1 Press the appropriate OUT button The MATRIX STATUS display shows the two blinking digits representing the present input number for that specific output 2 Press the OFF b...

Page 30: ...elayed1 9 4 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes until the user confirms the action To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode in which the TAKE button does not illuminate to the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the...

Page 31: ... displays STORED The memory stores the data at that reference In the Confirm mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action 9 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks Recall setup _ 2 Press the appropriate IN button the button corresponding to the setup The current and new setting in...

Page 32: ... mode where all operations relate to the UXGA AUDIO and RS 232 channels the FOLLOW and TAKE buttons blink Press one of the BREAKAWAY buttons UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx or RS 232 Rx The selected button blinks Press it a second time to operate in the breakaway mode 9 7 1 Follow Mode Operation In the FOLLOW operation mode all the operations relate to the video audio and RS 232 signals The matrix automatica...

Page 33: ...lies when selecting AUDIO RS 232 Tx letting you switch them without switching the UXGA signal When pressing the RS 232 Rx button you can manually select the output from which the RS 232 reply is sent back to the input In the example illustrated in Figure 11 on page 22 the RS 232 is selected automatically Selecting the RS 232 Rx in the Breakaway mode lets you select output 5 instead of output 3 to ...

Page 34: ...DIO RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx UXGA AUDIO RS 232 Tx RS 232 Rx Figure 15 Operating in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode Figure 16 shows the MATRIX STATUS display in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode 0 0 0 0 0 L L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 7 8 6 5 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Figure 16 MATRIX STATUS Display in the RS 232 Rx Breakaway Mode ...

Page 35: ...pgrading the firmware 10 2 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file1 1 Go to our Web site at from the Internet To do so http www Kramerelectronics com and download the file SetKFRETH11 xx zip from the technical support section 2 Extract the file SetKFRETH11 xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup and the s19 firmware file to a folder for examp...

Page 36: ...rammer Window 2 Select the required COM Port1 3 Press the File button to select the s19 firmware file included in the package 4 Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red 5 Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off 6 Disconnect the power on the VS 169TP 7 Release the ETHERNET FLASH button on the rear panel 8 Connect the power on your machine 1...

Page 37: ...n D sub connector 1 RS 485 Input Output on a 3 pin detachable terminal block 1 Ethernet Input Output on an RJ 45 connector RESOLUTION VIDEO Up to WUXGA HD compatible SAMPLE RATE AUDIO 24bit 48kHz BAUD RATE RS 232 Up to 19200 CONTROL LOCAL VIDEO OUT EQ 0 to 33dB 50MHz Level 7 5dB to 4 4dB H V polarity S N RATIO AUDIO 80dB THD N AUDIO 0 03 OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERAT...

Page 38: ... 84 81 01 87 83 81 01 87 82 81 01 87 81 81 IN 7 01 88 89 81 01 88 88 81 01 88 87 81 01 88 86 81 01 88 85 81 01 88 84 81 01 88 83 81 01 88 82 81 01 88 81 81 IN 8 01 89 89 81 01 89 88 81 01 89 87 81 01 89 86 81 01 89 85 81 01 89 84 81 01 89 83 81 01 89 82 81 01 89 81 81 IN 9 01 8A 89 81 01 8A 88 81 01 8A 87 81 01 8A 86 81 01 8A 85 81 01 8A 84 81 01 8A 83 81 01 8A 82 81 01 8A 81 81 IN 10 01 8B 89 81 ...

Page 39: ...cording to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined ac...

Page 40: ... 0 Request audio breakaway setting 1 Request FOLLOW setting 3 4 6 15 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS DETECTED SETUP or Input 0 for checking if setup is defined 1 for checking if input is valid 8 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 5 this byte is set as the input 0 error 1 invalid instruction 2 out of range 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid...

Page 41: ...EQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4...

Page 42: ...y to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 i e request the number of outputs would...

Page 43: ...ta stored in a SETUP is loaded The SETUP is in the OUTPUT byte NOTE 24 Further information needed in instructions 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 To set MIX mode send hex codes 2A 81 84 81 and then send HEX codes 16 NOTE 25 ...

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Page 45: ...est information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing P N 2900 000532 Rev 3 ...