Kramer Electronics VP-8x8TP - Manual (Page 2)

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair 4
3.3 Defining the EDID 5
3.4 The Power Connect™ Feature in the VP-8x8TP 5
4 Defining the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 6
5 Installing the VP-8x8TP in a Rack 9
6 Connecting and Configuring the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 10
6.1 Connecting the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 10
6.2 Connecting to the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher via RS-485 11
6.2.1 Setting the RS-485 Bus Termination 12
6.2.2 Setting the RS-485 Bus Machine Number 12
6.3 Connecting to VP-8x8TP via the RS-232 Port 12
6.4 Configuring the Ethernet Port 12
6.4.1 Connecting via the Ethernet Port 12
6.4.2 Ethernet Port Configuration 14
6.5 Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher Remotely 16
6.6 Setting the Switching Delay Time 16
7 Operating the VP-8x8TP 8x8 UXGA/Audio Matrix Switcher 17
7.1 Switching Inputs and Outputs 17
7.1.1 Switching an Input to an Output 17
7.1.2 Switching an Input to all Outputs 17
7.1.3 Disconnecting an Input from an Output 17
7.1.4 Disconnecting all Inputs from Outputs 18
7.2 The 7-Segment Status Display Modes 18
7.2.1 Status Display Immediately After Power is Turned On 18
7.2.2 Status Display During Normal Operation 18
7.2.3 Status Display During Audio Level Setting 19
7.3 Confirming Settings 19
7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 19
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 20
7.4 Storing/Recalling Input-Output Configurations 20
7.4.1 Storing an Input-Output Configuration 20
7.4.2 Recalling an Input-Output Configuration 21
7.5 Locking the Front Panel 21
7.6 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 21
7.6.1 Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 22