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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview Defining the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter 2 2 2 3 4 5 7 4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 7 7.1 7.2 7.
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis.
2 Getting Started We recommend that you: Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment i 2.1 Review the contents of this user manual Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility.
3 Overview The VS-44HN is a high quality 4x4 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously. In particular, the VS-44HN features: Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.25Gbps per graphics channel) Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p at 60Hz Support for HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection) HDMI Support – HDMI (3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync) 3D pass-through Support for up to 7.
3.1 Defining the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5 Figure 1: VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel 1 # Feature IR Receiver and Indication LED 2 3 POWER Illuminated Power Switch ALL Button 4 OFF Button Function Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter.
VS-44HN – Overview Figure 2: VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel # 12 13 14 15 16 Feature IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) OUT HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial Port Connector ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector RESET Button 17 REMOTE IR Opening Function Connect to up to 4 HDMI sources Connect to up to 4 HDMI acceptors Connect to a PC/serial controller Connect to a PC via a LAN Press and hold while powering on the device to reset to factory default IP settings (see Section 6.
3.2 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (Model: C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50).
4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
5 Connecting the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-44HN. After connecting your VS-44HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1. Connect up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the IN HDMI connectors. You do not have to connect all the sources. 2. Connect the four OUT HDMI connectors to up to four HDMI acceptors (for example, LCD displays with built-in speakers). You do not have to connect all the outputs. 3. If required, connect a PC/controller to the RS-232 port (see Section 6.4) and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 7.2).
6 Operating the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher This section describes: 6.1 Switching an input to an output (see Section 6.1) Acquiring the EDID (see Section 6.2) Storing and recalling switch settings (see Section 6.3) Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 (see Section 6.4) Resetting the VS-44HN (see Section 6.
2. Press the input button to which the EDID is copied. The selected input number flashes on the display. 3. Select the output from which the EDID is to be acquired. 4. Press the EDID button. The EDID is stored when the display returns to normal and the EDID and STO buttons stop flashing. 6.2.2 Acquiring the EDID from Different Outputs to Different Inputs To acquire the EDID from several outputs (for example, OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 4 to IN 3): 1.
11. Press the EDID button. The process is complete when the display returns to normal. 6.2.3 Acquiring the Default EDID To store the default EDID on a selected input (for example, Input 2): 1. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash. 2. Press the input (for example, Input 2) to which the EDID is to be copied. The selected input number flashes on the display. 3. Press the OFF button until "0" (zero) appears on the display. 4. Press the EDID button.
4. Press the LOCK button to store the current setup. You have to press the LOCK button within 10 seconds or the procedure automatically times out. To recall a switching setting (for example, from preset 3): 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2. Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the preset (for example, OUT 3/preset 3). 3. Press the LOCK button to recall the stored preset. The RCL button stops flashing. 6.
7 Connecting to the VS-44HN This section describes: 7.1 Connecting to the VS-44HN via RS-232 (see Section 7.1) Connecting to the VS-44HN via Ethernet (see Section 7.2) Upgrading the firmware (see Section 7.3) Connecting to the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-44HN via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
i This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-44HN with the factory configured default IP address. After connecting the VS-44HN to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Change Adapter Settings. 3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection.
5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7.
Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Properties Window 7. Click OK. 8. Click Close. 7.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44HN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 7.2.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC.
8 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 4 HDMI Connectors OUTPUTS: 4 HDMI Connectors BANDWIDTH: Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.
9 Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 (Default) Protocol 3000 Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Parity None Command Format HEX Command Format ASCII Example (Output 1 to Input 1) 0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81 Example (Output 1 to Input 1) #VID1>1 Switching Protocol P2000 –> P3000 P3000 –> P2000 Command 0x38, 0x80, 0x83, 0x81 Command #P2000 Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneousl
10 Default EDID Monitor Model name............... VS-44HN Manufacturer............. KMR Plug and Play ID......... KRM0200 Serial number............ 1 Manufacture date......... 2010, ISO week 24 Filter driver............ None ------------------------EDID revision............ 1.3 Input signal type........ Digital (DVI) Color bit depth.......... Undefined Display type............. RGB color Screen size.............. 700 x 390 mm (31.5 in) Power management......... Not supported Extension blocs..........
Detailed timing #1....... 720x480p at 60Hz (4:3) Modeline............... "720x480" 27.000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 -hsync -vsync Detailed timing #2....... 1920x1080i at 60Hz (16:9) Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync +vsync Detailed timing #3....... 1920x1080i at 50Hz (16:9) Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2448 2492 2640 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync +vsync Detailed timing #4.......
11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Instruction Definition for Specific Instruction # Input Description 0 1 RESET VIDEO SWITCH VIDEO 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS RECALL VIDEO STATUS REQUEST STATUS OF A VIDEO OUTPUT REQUEST WHETHER SETUP IS DEFINED / VALID INPUT IS DETECTED LOCK FRONT PANEL 4 5 15 30 31 56 61 62 0 Set equal to video input which is to be switched (0 = disconnect) Set as SETUP # 0 Set equal to video output which is to be switched (0 = to all the outputs) 0 - to store 1 - to delete 0 1 2,
NOTE 13 - This is a request to identify the switcher/s in the system. If the OUTPUT is set as 0, and the INPUT is set as 1, 2, 5 or 7, the machine sends its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT. For example, for a 2216, the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be (HEX codes): 7D 96 90 81 (i.e. 128dec+ 22dec for 2nd byte, and 128dec+ 16dec for 3rd byte).
12 Protocol 3000 By default, the VS-44HN is set to Protocol 2000 (see Section 11) but is also compatible with Kramer’s protocol 3000. i Note that the VS-44HN needs to be set to protocol 2000 in order to use the IR remote control. The VS-44HN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes: Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 12.1) Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 12.2) 12.
12.1.2.1 Device Long Response Echoing command: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter ~ device_id@ Command SP [Param1 ,Param2 …] result CR LF CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) 12.1.3 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-'). Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space.
Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. 12.1.4 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).
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