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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-108
1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 4 Your VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 3 5 Installing the VP-108 in a Rack 6 6 Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 7 6.1 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 9 6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 8 6.2.1 Setting the Dipswitches 8 6.2.2 Setting the MACHINE # 9 6.3 Connecting the REMOTE Connector 9 7 Technical Specifications 11
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Introduction 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, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models 1 now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Congratulatio
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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The high-performance VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA is an 8-channel distribution amplifier for VGA/XGA and stereo audio (balanced or unbalanced) that uses 15-pin HD connectors for the VGA-type signals, and detachable terminal block connectors for the audio. In particular, the VP-108: Is unique in that each of the eight XGA outputs, and each of the eight 1 stereo audio outputs, may be individually enabled or disabled , replacing a switcher which would typ
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Your VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Figure 1: VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 4
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Your VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Table 1: VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Features # Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 AUDIO INPUT Terminal Block Connect to the balanced stereo audio source Connector 3 XGA INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the XGA source 1 4 LEFT LEVEL Trimmer Adjust the left output signal level 1 5 RIGHT LEVEL Trimmer Adjust the right output signal level 6 LOOP 15-pin HD Connector For looping
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Installing the VP-108 in a Rack 5 Installing the VP-108 in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is To rack-mount a machine: within the recommended range: 1. Attach both ear brackets to the machine. To do so, remove the Operating temperature range +5º to +45º C (41º to 113º F) screws from each side of the Operating humidity
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Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6 Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA To connect the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA, as the example 1 in Figure 3 illustrates, do the following : 1. Connect the XGA graphics source (for example, a PC) to the XGA 2 INPUT 15-pin HD connector, and connect the balanced stereo audio source to the AUDIO INPUT terminal block connector. 2. Connect up to 8 XGA OUTPUT 15-pin HD connectors to the XGA 2 acceptor
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Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Figure 3: Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8
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Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6.1 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 4 illustrates how to wire a balanced input/output connection: Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced acceptor to the balanced output of the unit: Figure 5: Connecting the Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6 illustrates how to connect an unbalanced source to the balanced input on the VP-
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Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) To connect a PC to the VP-108 unit(s), using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-108 unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC To connect a PC to the VP-108 unit, without using a Null-modem adapter: Con
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Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA 6.2.2 Setting the MACHINE # The MACHINE # determines the position of a VP-108 unit, specifying which VP-108 unit is being controlled when several VP-108 units connect to a PC or serial controller. Set the MACHINE # on a VP-108 unit via DIPS 1, 2 and 3, according to Table 4. When using a stand-alone VP-108 unit, set the MACHINE # to 1. When connecting more than one VP-108 unit, set the first machine (the Master) that 1 is closest to
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Connecting the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA Figure 9: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 10
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Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 5 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VP-108 1:8 XGA / Balanced Stereo Audio DA INPUT: 1 XGA on an 15-pin HD connector; 1 balanced audio +4dBm 100k on detachable terminal block connectors 1 LOOP on an 15-pin HD connector OUTPUTS: 8 XGA on 15-pin HD connectors; 8 balanced audio +4dBm 100k on detachable terminal block connectors MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 1.5Vpp AUDIO: 25Vpp BANDWIDT
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Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 8 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 6 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACHINE # 1). 4 bytes of information are sent for each instruction. For more detailed information, see 1 Protocol 2000 . Table 6: VP-108 Hex Codes 2 VIDEO : OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8 ALL OUTPUTS ON 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are
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For the latest 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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com P/N: 2900-000108 REV 4
