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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-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter 2 2 2 3 4 4 7 4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.
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-42HN is a high quality 4x2 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-42HN 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 for 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync 3D pass-through Support for up to 7.
VS-42HN – Overview Figure 1: VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Feature IR Receiver INPUT SELECTOR Buttons OFF Button Output 1 OFF Button Output 2 EDID Button STO Button RCL Button LOCK Button TO OUTPUT 2 TO OUTPUT 1 Function Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter Press one of the 4 inputs to switch it to Output 2 Press one of the 4 inputs to switch it to Output 1 Press to disconnect output 1 from the inputs Press to disconnect output 2 from the inputs P
6 Figure 2: VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel # 10 11 12 13 14 Feature IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) OUT HDMI Connector (1 to 2) RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial Port Connector ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector RESET Button Function Connect to up to 4 HDMI sources Connect to the first and second HDMI acceptors Connect to a PC/serial controller Connect to a PC via a LAN Press to reset to factory default definitions: IP number 192.168.1.39, Mask – 255.255.0.0, Gateway – 0.0.0.
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-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher i Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-42HN. After connecting your VS-42HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-42HN 4x2 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.
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10 VS-42HN - Connecting the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
6 Operating the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher This section describes: 6.1 Acquiring the EDID (see Section 6.1) Resetting to the default 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) Connecting to the VS-42HN via RS-232 (see Section 6.5) Connecting to the VS-42HN via Ethernet (see Section 6.6) Upgrading the firmware (see Section 6.6.
4. For each input, select the output from which it will acquire the EDID, or deselect it so it will reset to the default EDID value. For example, to copy the EDID of output 2 to input 3, press the INPUT SELECTOR button 3 on the TO OUTPUT 2 line. 5. Press the LOCK button. The LOCK button and the INPUT buttons flash until the EDID is acquired. 6.2 Resetting to the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID do either of the following: Disconnect the outputs and repeat the steps listed in Section 6.
3. Press the STO button again to store the current setup (you have to press the STO button within 10 seconds, before the store operation times-out). The STO button no longer illuminates and the current setting is stored in the non-volatile memory. To recall a setup: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button illuminates as well as the current setting input buttons, and the input buttons of the stored setup flash. 2. Press the RCL button once again to recall the stored setting. 6.
6.6 Connecting to the VS-42HN via Ethernet You can connect to the VS-42HN via Ethernet using either of the following methods: Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.6.1) Connection via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Section 6.6.2) Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 5 or Figure 6.
Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 6: 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 7. 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 7: Internet Protocol Properties Window 7. Click OK. 8. Click Close. 6.6.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42HN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.6.3 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.
7 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 4 HDMI Connectors OUTPUTS: 2 HDMI Connectors BANDWIDTH: Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.
8 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 On the TO OUTPUT 1 row, press input buttons 1 and
9 Default EDID Monitor Model name............... VS-42HN Manufacturer............. KRM 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.......
10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2-000 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).
11 Protocol 3000 By default, the VS-42HN is set to Protocol 2000 (see Section 10) but is also compatible with Kramer’s protocol 3000. i Note that the VS-42HN needs to be set to protocol 2000 in order to use the IR remote control. The VS-42HN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes: 11.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 11.1) Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 11.
11.1.2.1 Device Long Response Echoing command: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter ~ Sender_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) 11.1.3 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. 11.1.4 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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