Kramer Electronics VP-31 - Manual (Page 16)

PC Control Software
10.1.1 Installation
To install the Control Software perform the following steps:
1) Insert the program diskette #1 into the floppy drive of your PC.
2) From within Windows95® , or higher run the Setup.exe file on the first diskette and follow the instructions.
The K-switch software and icon are automatically installed in a specific destination folder on the hard
disk.
3) Once the installation is completed, the K-Switch program may be run.
10.1.2 Software Controls
The software controls function as described below:
Machine Number (where applicable)
The number of the machine in a group of chained switchers, where each machine can be addressed
individually using this option. Note that machine number "1" is always the Master.
Input Selector buttons
When clicked, selects the input which will be connected to the output. The input button default color is
yellow and it turns red when connected (clicked).
Save button
When clicked, saves the current configuration of all the chained switchers: To save configuration: click on
Save and finally click on the desired Setup Window Number. Note that after clicking Save, the selected
button blinks in red when occupied and in green when free. The saved setup can be recalled by clicking the
Recall button.
NOTE
Cancelling Save/Recall functions and deactivating Setup
Window Number can be done by clicking Save/Recall
buttons again or by clicking the right button of the mouse.
Recall button
When clicked recalls and displays on the screen a saved configuration of all the chained switchers. To
recall a configuration, click on the Recall button and then select the desired Setup Window Number.
Switcher button
When clicked , allows you to select a different switcher model.
Port button
Defines the active serial port ( COM1-COM4 ) to which the switcher/matrix is connected. To select a port,
click on the Port button. When the Port screen appears, select the desired port and click Ok. Switching a
number from 1-4 followed by clicking the Save button, changes the active port number.
Restart button
Displays the current configuration of the connected switcher on the screen.
Help button
When clicked, a Kramer Switchers Help screen appears allowing you to view either the Communication
protocol (by clicking the Communication protocol button), or the current software version (by clicking
About). Click Ok after the selection is complete.
Exit button
When clicked, allows you to exit the program. You are prompted to confirm that you want to exit.