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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-41HC 4x1 HDMI Switcher Using the IR Transmitter 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 4 4.1 5 5.1 5.
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 • Review the contents of this user manual i 2.1 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.2 Safety Instructions ! 2.3 Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 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.
3 Overview The desktop-sized VS-41HC is a high performance switcher for HDMI signals. It switches any one of the four inputs to a single HDMI output. In particular, the VS-41HC features: • A maximum data rate of 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel) • HDCP compliance • HDTV compatibility • HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.
Figure 1: VS-41HC 4x1 HDMI Switcher # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter 2 MUTE Button Press to toggle disconnecting the output 3 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Press an INPUT button to select an input (from 1 to 4) 4 EDID Button Press to acquire the EDID (see section 5.
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 Connecting the VS-41HC i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-41HC. After connecting your VS-41HC, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-41HC as illustrated in the example in Figure 2: 1. If required, acquire the EDID (see Section 5.1). 2. Connect the OUTPUT HDMI connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD display). 3. Connect the HDMI sources as follows: You do not have to connect all the HDMI sources.
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-41HC 4x1 HDMI Switcher 4.1 Using the PC and DVD Modes The VS-41HC has two operation modes that can be set individually for each input: the PC mode (default) and the DVD mode: • Use the PC mode when connecting one or more computers to the inputs using a DVI-to-HDMI converter cable For example, the Kramer HDMI-DVI gold-plated cable in various lengths (3”, 6”, 10” and 15”).
The PC mode and the DVD mode can be applied to a single unit or to several inputs. For example, if you want to connect computers to INPUTS 1 and 2, and DVD machines to INPUTS 3 and 4, set INPUTS 1 and 2 to the PC mode and INPUTS 3 and 4 to the DVD mode. To set the inputs to either the PC or DVD mode, do the following: 1. Turn off the VS-41HC power. 2. Press the PANEL LOCK button while turning the power on again. 3. Keep pressing and holding the PANEL LOCK button for a few seconds and then release it.
5 Setting the EDID You can acquire or change the EDID (see Section 5.1) or reset the machine to the default EDID (see Section 5.2). 5.1 Acquiring / Changing the EDID You can work with the default EDID or acquire or change an EDID via the connected output. Use the EDID button to acquire the output EDID information. To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display: 1. Connect the power supply. 2. Connect the new output display device. 3. Press the EDID button.
6 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 4 HDMI connectors OUTPUT: 1 HDMI connector BANDWIDTH: 6.75Gbps ( 2.25Gbps per graphic channel) COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD: Supports HDMI and HDCP RESOLUTION: 1080p @30bpp POWER CONSUMPTION: 12V DC, 320mA; CONTROLS: Front panel buttons, Infrared remote control transmitter OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 22cm x 18cm x 4.5cm (8.
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