Kramer Electronics VP-88K - Manual (Page 22)

KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Operating the VP-88K
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7 Operating the VP-88K
You can operate the VP-88K via the following methods:
• Front panel buttons
• RS-232
• RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other
serial controller
• Ethernet
• The Kramer RC-IR3 Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
7.1 Displaying the Configuration of the VP-88K
For five seconds after being powered on, the unit’s model and software version is
displayed (see Section 7.4.1
After the first five seconds, the 7-segment display
).
1 shows which audio 2 or video 3
input is switched to which output (see Section 7.4.2
7.2 Switching Outputs to Inputs
).
To switch a video/audio input to an output:
• Press the desired OUTPUT button, followed by the desired INPUT button.
To connect a video/audio input to all outputs:
• Press the ALL button followed by the INPUT button corresponding to the
input that is to be routed to all the outputs
To disconnect a video/audio input from a specific output:
• Press the desired OUTPUT button followed by the OFF button.
To disconnect all outputs:
• Press the ALL button, followed by the OFF button
7.3 Confirming Settings
You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. When the VP-88K
operates in the At Once mode, pressing an output-input combination implements
the action immediately. In the Confirm mode, the TAKE button must be pressed to
activate the switch.
The At Once Mode
In the At Once mode, execution is immediate and actions require no user
confirmation. However, no protection is offered against changing an action in error.
1 Item 6 in Table 1
2 When the Audio button lights, that is, when the audio breakaway mode is selected
3 When the Video button lights, that is, when the video breakaway mode is selected