Kramer WP-500 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
WP-500
Wall Plate Solution for Simple Room
Control and Signal Switching

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 1
4Defining the WP-500 3
4.1 The USB Port 5
5Using Your WP-500 5
5.1 Connecting the WP-500 5
5.1.1 Connecting the Microphone 8
5.2 Operating the WP-500 9
6Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: WP-500 Front Panel 3
Figure 2: WP-500 Rear Panel 4
Figure 3: Connecting the WP-500 Front Panel 6
Figure 4: Connecting the WP-500 Rear Panel 7
Figure 5: Setting the Microphone Mode Switch 8
Tables
Table 1: WP-500 Front Panel Features 3
Table 2: WP-500 Rear Panel Features 4
Table 3: A Configuration Setup Example 9
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the WP-500 10

Introduction
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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
now appear in 11 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer WP-500 Wall Plate Solution for
Simple Room Control and Signal Switching that can be used as a projector
switcher and controller in the classroom.
that are clearly defined by function.
The package includes the following items:
•The WP-500
•Power supply
•Screwdriver
•This user manual2
•Kramer K-Config Windows®-based configuration software
2 Getting Started
This user manual is written for the end user. Refer to the separate
Kramer K-Config Guide (available online) for details of how to install and
configure the Room Controller3
We recommend that you review the contents of this user manual.
3 Overview
The WP-500 is an all-in-one AV solution for classrooms, training rooms and
similar simple AV installations. It enables remote projector or flat panel
control and the routing of one of three A/V sources to the inputs of a display
device via the front panel buttons.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4:
Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories
and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 That provides information about how to set up the system. This online guide may well be updated on a regular basis. For the
latest online guide, go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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The WP-500:
•Consists of two VGA inputs, each with an unbalanced stereo audio signal,
one composite video input with an unbalanced stereo audio signal, and a
dynamic or condenser microphone input
•Includes an RGBHV output, a composite video output and two identical audio
outputs
•Includes bidirectional RS-232 and IR out for controlling the display device
•Has two analog volume control adjustment knobs, one for the PC/Video audio
signal and the other for microphone volume adjustment
•Features four dedicated front panel buttons, one for turning the projector
ON/OFF and the other three for selecting which input to route to the
projector. Each button can be programmed to perform command macros
•Is Kramer Site-CTRL™ compatible1
•Includes an Ethernet port for remote control and management from the
Kramer Site-CTRL™ software and for accessing the stored Web pages
, for network remote control and
management over the Ethernet port
•Can store EDID information and support EDID communication with the
connected PC sources (the default EDID is uploaded upon delivery; a specific
EDID can be uploaded by the user via the Kramer FC-200 XGA EDID
Copier2
•Has a USB port for programming via a computer
)
•Is available as a 3 Gang wall plate for the USA
To achieve the best performance:
•Use the dedicated Kramer WP-500 installation cable. If this is not available,
connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer WP-500 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Kramer Site-CTRL is a powerful A/V asset management tool. It offers real-time network monitoring and control of Kramer
Master controllers installed at an A/V site and all the connected A/V equipment. The Kramer Site-CTRL downloadable
version can monitor and control up to 100 Kramer Master controllers. For larger installations, a similar solution is also
available
2 You can download the up-to-date user manual from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Defining the WP-500
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4 Defining the WP-500
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the WP-500 front panel:
Figure 1: WP-500 Front Panel
Table 1: WP-500 Front Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 MIC IN 3.5mm mini jack Connect to microphone
2 Video and Audio
Input RCA
Connectors
AUDIO RIGHT Connect to the left and right unbalanced audio source
3 AUDIO LEFT
4 VIDEO (CV) Connect to the composite video source
5 PC 2
Inputs
15-Pin HD Connector Connect to the PC 2 source
AUDIO 2 3.5mm mini jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio signal of the PC2
source
6 PC 1
Inputs
15-Pin HD Connector Connect to the PC 1 source
AUDIO 1 3.5mm mini jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio signal of the PC1
source
7 VOLUME MIC Adjustment Knob Rotate clockwise to increase the microphone level
8 VOLUME PC/VIDEO Adjustment Knob Rotate clockwise to increase the PC or video audio level
9 SELECT
Buttons1ON/OFF Toggle to turn the projector on/off
10 PC 1 Select PC 1 as the source
11 PC 2 Select PC 2 as the source
12 VIDEO (CV) Select composite video as the source
1 These four configurable backlit buttons can set up any supported command, as configured by the system integrator

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Defining the WP-500
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Figure 2 and Table 2 define the WP-500 rear panel:
Figure 2: WP-500 Rear Panel
Table 2: WP-500 Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 IR OUT Controls the display device via an IR emitter (for example, in cases
where RS-232 control is not available)
2 VIDEO OUT Connect to the video IN of the display device
3 AUDIO OUT 21Connect to the audio input associated with the Video Input channel of
the display device
4 AUDIO OUT 1
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Connect to the audio input associated with the PC graphics Input
channel of the display device
5 + 12V DC Connect to power the unit
6 ETHERNET Port Connect to the local computer network for accessing the stored Web
pages, for remote control and management from the Kramer Site-CTRL
software and for remote configuration file and firmware updates upload
7 Grounding Screw Connect to grounding wire
8 RS-232 Port Connect to the RS-232 connector on the display device
9 VGA (PC) OUTPUT Connect to the PC graphics IN of the display device
10 Factory Reset Button2Push3to erase the configuration and reset to the factory default definitions4
: IP Address: 192.168.1.39
Mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
1 Both output ports are identical
2 This operation should be carried out by authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator, and
requires removal of the device from the wall by unscrewing the four wall mount screws
3 Using a small screwdriver
4 Disconnect the power and then connect it while pressing the Factory Reset button. The unit will power up and load its
memory with the factory default definitions

Using Your WP-500
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4.1 The USB Port
Use the USB port to configure1
5 Using Your WP-500
the unit. You can access the USB port by
removing the two adjustment knobs and unscrewing the four front panel screws.
This user manual is applicable once the unit is installed and configured2
This section describes how to:
. The
installation process is not detailed in this user manual, and includes configuration
via the Kramer K-Config Windows®-based configuration software.
•Connect the WP-500 (see section 5.1)
•Control the WP-500 (see section 5.2)
5.1 Connecting the WP-500
To connect the WP-500, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 (front panel)
and Figure 4 (rear panel), do the following:
1. On the front panel (see Figure 3), connect:
A computer graphics source and the audio source of the computer to the
PC 1 15-pin HD and 3.5mm mini jack, respectively
A computer graphics source and the audio source of the computer to the
PC 2 15-pin HD and 3.5mm mini jack, respectively
A composite video source (for example, a DVD player) and the audio
source of that composite video source to the VIDEO (PC) RCA and
AUDIO LEFT and RIGHT RCA connectors, respectively
A microphone to the MIC IN 3.5mm mini jack (see section 5.1.1)
1 By the system integrator only
2 By authorized Kramer technical personnel or by an external system integrator

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Figure 3: Connecting the WP-500 Front Panel
2. On the rear panel, connect the display device (for example, a projector) as
follows. Connect the:
VGA (PC) OUTPUT to the PC Graphics (15-pin HD connector or
RGBHV connector) input on the projector
VIDEO OUT output (VIDEO OUT, GND) to the video input on the
projector
AUDIO OUT 1 and AUDIO OUT 2 outputs to the audio input of the
video and PC inputs on the projector1
RS-232 port to the PC control port of the projector and/or the IR OUT to
the IR receiver of the projector
3. Connect the ETHERNET port to a PC for configuration and control (not
shown in Figure 4), see section 5.2.
1 You can connect either AUDIO OUT 1 or AUDIO OUT 2 to either the PC or the CV input of the projector since both audio
outputs are identical

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Figure 4: Connecting the WP-500 Rear Panel

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5.1.1 Connecting the Microphone
You can connect either a dynamic or a condenser microphone to the MIC IN
3.5mm mini jack.
Before connecting the microphone, set the microphone mode switch to dynamic
or condenser (by default, this switch is set to dynamic).
The Dyn/Cond mode switch is located behind the front panel on the lower left
side of the MIC IN 3.5mm jack, as illustrated in Figure 5.
It is recommended to set the mic mode switch before mounting the WP-500 front
panel.
Dyn/Cond Mode Switch
Cond
Dyn
CV
Figure 5: Setting the Microphone Mode Switch
When disconnecting the microphone or switching it OFF, turn the
microphone volume adjustment knob to the left (MIC mute).
When using the microphone, pay attention to the placement of the speakers. By
placing the speakers properly, the chance of getting audio feedback is minimized.

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5.2 Operating the WP-500
The Ethernet and USB ports are used to configure the WP-500 front panel
SELECT buttons1to perform several tasks2
Table 3 , such as those defined in the example
in . Pressing a button initiates a macro sequence3
Table 3: A Configuration Setup Example
, during which the button
blinks (as programmed by the system integrator).
The Label Macro Sequence Example
ON/OFF •Power up/Power down the projector4
•Set required Audio level for the projector
•1 minute delay [for the projector to heat up]
•The projector selects the PC input
PC 1 •Select the PC 1 input of the projector
•Stop the DVD player
•Power down the DVD player
PC 2 •Select the PC 2 input of the projector
•Stop the video player
VIDEO (CV) •Select the VIDEO (CV) input
•The projector selects the DVD input
•Play the DVD
In addition to operation via the front panel buttons, you can monitor the WP-500
via the Ethernet, using Site-CTRL™ and the stored Web pages.
1 By the technical installer
2 A macro sequence, including several commands per button, carried out one after the other
3 The macro sequence can be carried out instantly or can take a while, depending on the delay times included in the sequence
4 This is a two toggle button. a macro can be assigned for each toggle of the button via the Kramer K-Config software

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Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 lists the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications1
INPUTS:
of the WP-500
1 composite video (1Vpp/75Ω) on an RCA connector
2 VGA (PC) on 15-pin HD connectors
2 stereo analog audio on 3.5mm mini connectors
1 unbalanced audio on 2 RCA connectors
1 condenser/dynamic microphone on a 3.5mm mini connector
OUTPUTS (on Terminal
Block Connectors): 1 VIDEO OUT 2-pin, 2 Audio OUT 3-pin unbalanced stereo audio, 1 VGA (PC) OUTPUT 10-pin
PORTS: Ethernet, 1 IR out on terminal block connectors, 1 RS-232 on terminal block
connectors, 1 USB connector
DEFAULT IP ADDRESS 192.168.1.39
SUPPORTED BAUD
RATES FOR RS-232: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
DEFAULT EDID
INFORMATION: Standard timings supported: 640x480px60Hz (IBM VGA), 640x480px67Hz (Apple Mac II), 640x480px72Hz (VESA), 640x480px75Hz (VESA),
800x600px56Hz (VESA), 800x 600px60Hz (VESA), 800x600px72Hz (VESA),
800x600px75Hz (VESA), 1024x768px60Hz2
POWER SOURCE:
(VESA), 1024x768px70Hz (VESA),
1024x768px75Hz (VESA), 1280x1024px75Hz (VESA), 1280x1024px60Hz
(VESA STD), 1280x960px60Hz (VESA STD), 1400x1050px60Hz (VESA STD),
1440x900px60Hz (VESA STD), 1600x1200px60Hz (VESA STD)
12V DC, 180mA
FUSE: 500mA, FSMD 1812
ADAPTER: 12V, 5A
DIMENSIONS: 16.2cm x 3.4cm x 11.4cm (6.37" x 1.34" x 4.49", W, D, H)
WEIGHT: 0.14kg (0.31lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, screwdriver, Kramer K-Config Windows®-based configuration
software
OPTIONS: 12V DC, 0.5A Power supply3, USB cable 3' (0.91m)4 , WP-500 Installation
cable, FC-200 XGA EDID Copier, Site-CTRL™ Management Tool Software
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 Native/preferred timing (4:3)
3 Model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251
4 Part number C-UA/MUB-3

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOISPROTECTED?
WHATISCOVEREDANDWHATISNOTCOVERED
WHATWEWILLPAYFORANDWHATWEWILLNOTPAYFOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms. Kramer
HOWLONGISTHE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
Wewillpaylaborandmaterialexpensesforcovereditems.Wewillnotpayforthefollowing:
The liability ofKramerfor any effective productsis limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option.Kramer shall
notbeliablefor:
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvaryfromplacetoplace.
AllproductsreturnedtoKramerforservicemusthavepriorapproval.Thismaybeobtainedfromyourdealer.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedtodeterminecompliancewiththerequirementsof:
EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Residential,commercialandlightindustry"
EN-50082: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.
Part1:Residential,commercialandlightindustryenvironment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
bythewarranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTYVOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage,deteriorationormalfunctionresultingfrom:
i) Accident,misuse,abuse,neglect,fire, water,lightningorotheractsofnature
ii) Productmodification,orfailuretofollowinstructionssuppliedwiththeproduct
iii) RepairorattemptedrepairbyanyonenotauthorizedbyKramer
iv) Anyshipmentoftheproduct(claimsmustbepresentedtothecarrier)
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct
vi) Anyothercause,whichdoesnotrelatetoaproductdefect
vii) Cartons,equipmentenclosures,cablesor accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct
1. Removalorinstallationscharges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibilityoftheKramerdealerfromwhomtheproductwaspurchased.
3. Shippingcharges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damagetootherpropertycausedbydefectsinthisproduct,damagesbaseduponinconvenience,lossofuseoftheproduct,loss
oftime,commercialloss;or:
2. Anyother damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.Some countries may notallow limitations onhow longan
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitationsandexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
UsethesuppliedDCpowersupplytofeedpowertothemachine.
Pleaseuse recommendedinterconnection cablestoconnectthe machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
*FCCandCEapprovedusingSTPcable(fortwistedpairproducts)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.