USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics
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1. INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT byte 1 invalid instruction 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the input 3 machine busy 4 invalid input 5 valid input 17 RESERVED ran ieu 10 18 RESET AUDIO 0 0 1 19 STORE AUDIO Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 STATUS 1 to delete 20 RECALL AUDIO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 STATUS 21 SET VIDEO Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 11 24 PARAMETER whose video parameter is to be set 0 all 22 SET AUDIO Equal to input output number Set as parameter value 2 11 24 PARAMETER whose gain is to be set 0 all 23 INCREASE Equal to input output number 0 increase video gain 24 DECREASE VIDEO whose video parameter is to be 1 decrease video gain PARAMETER increased decreased 2 increase contrast 0 all 3 decrease contrast 4 increase brightness 5 decrease brightness 6 increase color 7 decrease color 8 increase hue 9 decrease hue 16 increase H phase 17 decrease H phase 18 increase V position 19 decrease V position 24 INCREASE Equal to input output number 0 increase output 24 DECREASE AUDIO whose parameter is to be 1 decrease output PARAMETER increased decreased 2 increase left output 0 all 3 decrease left output 4 increase right output 5 dec2. 27 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 Flash Memory Upgrade The VS 44HC lets you upgrade both microcontrollers e The Switcher Microcontroller see section 9 1 e The Ethernet Microcontroller see section 9 2 9 1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade The VS 44HC firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 9 1 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 9 1 2 e Upgrading Firmware see section 9 1 3 9 1 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Goto our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP VS44HC zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP VS44HC zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 9 1 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS 44HC unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port according to section 7 1 2 Pushthe rear panel Flash Upgr button to Program using a small screwdriver 3 Switch the unit ON Note this sequence is critical first push the Flash Upgr button and then turn on the unit 1 The files indicated in this section are given as an example only File names are liable to
3. Save HEX As Y x Bead Configuration File F4 Save Configuration As Exit Buffer Information Size 53 Kbytes Blank FF Range 0000 FBFF Checksum FBO400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading HEX File Serial Number AMEL o BEEBE x zx x x x z jsp ed Comm OFF Figure 22 Loading the Hex The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VS 44HC for example 44M_VIp2 hex and click Open Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate RS232 Pot COM J CONT Baud 9600 EE Manual Syne Connect Disconnect Sync Cancel Click Connect Figure 23 RS 232 Window In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column ATS9C5IRD2 31 Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File VS44HC hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 BE mS aw lola la X 9 E allass File gt Load Figure 24 Atmel Flip Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed
4. F Add configure and remove Virtual Serial Ports VSPs Ok Cancel Figure 14 The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window COM 3 and COM 4 4 Inthe control application choose the COM port connection according to your virtual serial port connections see Figure 15 L3 x RS 232 Connection rLocal Computer settings C COM1 C COM C COM2 C COM8 COM 3 C COM S3 C COM 4 C COM 10 C C0M5 C CUM 11 C COM6 C COM 12 Cancel Figure 15 The Port Window Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 7 4 2 Setting an Ethernet Connection If the control application can directly connect to the Ethernet driver select the host IP and port number as illustrated in Figure 16 Remote Connection Remote Settings RemoteHost 192 168 0 40 RemotePort 5001 Figure 16 The Port Window Selecting a Remote Connection 21 Operating the VS 44HC 8 1 Operating the VS 44HC You can operate your VS 44HC via e The front panel buttons e RS 232 RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Infra red remote control transmitter This section describes e The 7 segment displays e Howto use the front panel buttons e How to set and adjust the audio delay time Displaying Unit Characteristics Table 10 defines the information shown on the VS 44HC 7 segment displays Table 10 7 segment Display Information Displayed Information When e The vid
5. Figure 1 VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Table 2 Front Panel VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched from 1 to 4 4 IN Buttons Select the input to switch to the output from 1 to 4 5 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an IN button connects that input to all outputs 6 OFF Button An OFF OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs an OFF ALL combination disconnects all the outputs 7 VIDEO 7 segment Displays the selected video IN switched to the OUT marked above each Display input 8 AUDIO 7 segment Displays the selected audio IN switched to the OUT marked above each Display input When adjusting the audio delay time shows the delay time in milliseconds 9 VIDEO Button When illuminated the subsequent actions relate to video Press to toggle 10 AFV Button When illuminated the subsequent actions relate to the video and audio channels The audio channels follow the video channels Press to toggle 11 AUDIO Button When illuminated the subsequent actions
6. or RCL buttons for speedy increase or decrease of the audio delay time respectively 2 The sampling rate is specified by the source signal and cannot be changed by the switcher The switcher automatically adjusts the maximum delay time value according to the sampling rate 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 44HC Table 12 summarizes the way the DELAY button responds Table 12 DELAY Button Response When the DELAY button Then Blinks You can view the sampling rate and the delay time value or adjust the delay time llluminates OUT 2 audio delay is on Is not illuminated OUT 2 audio delay is off Is pressed for a few seconds Delay time resets to 0 zero 8 7 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VS 44HC Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VS 44HC e Press the LOCK button The LOCK button blinks After pressing the LOCK button a second time the front panel is locked Pressing any other buttons will have no effect To unlock the VS 44HC e Press the illuminated LOCK button The LOCK button blinks When pressing it a second time the LOCK button no longer illuminates and the front panel unlocks 1 Nevertheless even though the front panel is locked you can still operate via Ethernet RS 232 and RS 485 as well as via the Kramer IR Remote Control Transmitter
7. 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE Bit7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 M0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 1 You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 38 K
8. 7 segment display the AUDIO button and the TAKE button will blink and require reconfiguring for AFV operation 2 Press the TAKE button to confirm the modification reconfiguring the audio according to the video 8 2 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the breakaway option press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button e Ifthe AUDIO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the audio section e Ifthe VIDEO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the video section 8 3 Switching OUT IN Combinations To switch a video audio input to a video audio output do the following 1 Press an OUT button either 1 2 3 4 or ALL The corresponding AUDIO and or VIDEO 7 segment displays blink 2 Press an IN button either 1 2 3 4 or OFF The selected input switches to the selected output For example press the ALL button and then the IN button 2 to connect input 2 to all the outputs 1 Audio and video connections are the same 2 Warning that changes are about to occur in the audio section 3 When the audio follow video option is active refer to section 8 2 23 Operating the VS 44HC 8 4 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode In the At Once mode TAKE button is not illuminated e Pressing an OUT IN combination implements the switch immediately e You save time as execution is immediate and a
9. and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time 8 7 Locking the Front Panel 9 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 9 1 1 Downloading from the Internet Contents 9 1 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 9 1 3 Upgrading Firmware 9 2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 9 2 Downloading from the Internet 9 2 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 9 2 3 Upgrading Firmware 10 Technical Specifications 11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 11 1 Hex Codes for Switching 11 2 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 2 VS 44HC Underside View Figure 3 Connecting the VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 4 Connecting the VS 44HC Digital Audio Signals Figure 5 Dipswitch Settings Figure 6 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 7 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 Figure 8 RJ 45 PINOUT Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 11 The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window Figure 12 The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window Figure 13 The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window Figure 14 The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window COM 3 and COM 4 Figure 15 The Port Window Selecting a Virtual Serial Port Figure 16 The Port Window Selecting a Remote Connection Fi
10. audio breakaway mode is selected 7 For example press STO and then the OUT button 3 to store in setup 3 8 Only view nothing is implemented at this stage 9 When in the Confirm mode the TAKE button flashes Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Table 3 Rear Panel VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 17 x Pb Cb RCA Connectors C h Y Pb Cb Pr Cr vid f 18 N 9 Pr CrRCA d e component Y Pr Cr video source from 5 Connectors 19 Y RCA Connectors 20 S PDIF Connect to the digital audio source from IN 1 to IN 4 21 x Pb Cb RCA 2 ee C h Y Pb Cb Pr Cr vid fi 22 ds S PyerRCA OU cae i Y Pr Cr video acceptor from 5 Connectors 23 Y RCA Connectors 24 S PDIF Connect to the digital audio acceptor from OUT 1 to OUT 4 25 OUT 2 TOSLINK Connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor 26 IN 2 TOSLINK Connector Connect to the digital audio source 27 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit 1 2 3 and 4 are for setting the machine 6 and 7 are for selecting the digital audio source for IN 2 and 8 is for RS 485 termination 28 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking LAN 29 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 connection If shielded cabling is used for RS 485 then the
11. e Byte 2 should be 127 80H plus input Channel number from 1 to 4 e Byte 3 should be 127 80H plus delay value in milliseconds from 1 to 127 e Byte 4 should be 127 80H plus machine number from 1 to 15 Table 15 describes several examples for the hex codes used to set the delay time Table 15 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time Delay Time For Command msec 0 IN1 I6 81 80 81 5 IN2 I6 82 85 81 64 IN3 I6 83 84 81 127 IN4 I6 84 FF 81 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication For delay times exceeding 127ms you need to send two commands eight bytes The first command includes the most significant bits e Byte 1 should be 63 7FH e Byte2 should be 127 80H plus Most Significant bits of required delay e Byte 3 should be 127 80H e Byte 4 should be 127 80H plus machine number from 1 up to 15 The second command includes the less significant bits as described previously for command 22 Table 16 describes hex code examples for setting increased audio delay times Table 16 VS 44HC Hex Codes for increasing the Audio Delay Time Delay Time for IN 1 Command msec 128 7F 80 81 81 l6 81 80 81 130 7F 80 81 81 l6 81 82 81 200 7F 80 81 81 l6 81 C8 81 680 7F 80 85 81 l6 81 A8 81 To increase for example the IN 1 audio delay time by 1 msec the hex code would be lg 82 8
12. from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com Connecting the VS 44HC 6 Connecting the VS 44HC This section describes how to connect the VS 44HC In particular how to Connect the VS 44HC rear panel see section 6 1 Connect the audio signals see section 6 2 Set the dipswitches see section 6 3 6 1 Connecting the VS 44HC Rear Panel To connect the VS 44HC as the example in Figure 3 illustrates do the following 1 Connect up to four component video sources for example four DVD players to the three IN RCA connectors Y Pb Cb and Pr Cr from IN 1 to IN 4 and connect the corresponding digital audio sources to the S PDIF RCA connectors see section 6 2 Connect the four sets of three OUT RCA connectors Y Pb Cb and Pr Cr from OUT 1 to OUT 4 to up to fou
13. illustrate the corresponding store recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration only and do not appear on the buttons 25 Operating the VS 44HC 8 6 Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time You can adjust the audio delay time for OUT 2 to correct lip sync errors so that the audio delay will match the video delay The delay time can be set and stored separately for each input channel To set or adjust the audio delay do the following 1 Press the DELAY button on the front panel The DELAY button blinks the AUDIO 7 segment display shows the delay time in milliseconds and the VIDEO 7 segment display shows the sampling rate in kHz 2 Press the STO and RCL buttons to increase or decrease the delay time respectively 3 Once the delay time is set press the DELAY button again to accept the delay time value The DELAY button illuminates and the AUDIO 7 segment display goes back to displaying the audio inputs switched to the outputs The maximal delay time is set according to the input sampling rate as described in Table 11 Table 11 Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate Sampling Rate Maximum Delay Time kHz msec 32 999 44 720 48 680 96 340 To cancel the delay time press the DELAY button once again The DELAY button light turns off To reset the delay time to 0 zero press and hold the DELAY button for a few seconds 1 Press and hold the STO
14. relate to audio Press to toggle 12 STO store Button Pressing STO followed by an output button stores the current setting When adjusting the audio delay press to increase the delay time 13 RCL recall Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding OUT key recalls a setup from the non volatile memory The stored status blinks Pressing a different OUT button lets you view another setup After making your choice pressing the RCL button again implements the new status When adjusting the audio delay press to decrease the delay time 14 DELAY Button Press to toggle the output 2 DELAY feature between On activate the delay Set set the delay time and Off turn off the delay see section 8 6 15 TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode and the At Once mode user confirmation per action is unnecessary When the TAKE button flashes in the confirm mode pressing it implements pending actions 16 LOCK Button Disengages engages the front panel switches 1 For example press ALL and then input button 2 to connect IN 2 to all the outputs 2 Also displays the audio sample rate and so on Refer to section 8 1 3 Also displays the firmware version number delay time and so on Refer to section 8 1 4 The VIDEO button is illuminated when the video breakaway mode is selected 5 The AFV button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected 6 The AUDIO button is illuminated when the
15. s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 1284 ASCII for Y 1284 ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4 byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 17 For clean switching of RGBHV video the seamless switching option may be used The blanking period for the transition of the RGB sources may be set in this case in steps of 25 milliseconds For example to set for 350ms blanking time 14 steps send HEX codes 07 8E AO 81 NOTE 18 Delayed execution allows switching after a delay dictated by RS 232 To do this the user sends instruction 7 with the Set for delayed switch option 64
16. store data in the non volatile memory of the unit eg the EEPROM for saving SETUPS The EEPROM address is sent using the INPUT byte and the data to be stored is sent using the OUTPUT byte To use this instruction it is necessary to understand the memory map and memory structure of the particular machine NOTE 22 Instruction 59 and instruction 60 load data for sending to the crosspoint switcher or for storing in a SETUP ie the data is lined up to be executed later Instruction 58 executes the loaded data NOTE 23 If the INPUT byte is set as 127 4 then the data stored in a SETUP is loaded The SETUP is in the OUTPUT byte NOTE 24 Further information needed in instructions 21 22 25 and 26 is sent using instruction 42 which is sent prior to the instruction For example to request the audio gain value of right input 9 send hex codes 2A 84 80 81 and then send HEX codes 19 89 81 81 NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 43 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Lab
17. the Dipswitches Set the dipswitches as section 6 3 describes e Assign a unique machine from 1 to 15 for each VS 44HC unit according to Table 5 e Set DIP 8 ON on the VS 44HC unit located at the end of the line terminating the RS 485 line at 120 Set DIP 8 OFF on the other VS 44HC units e Set DIP 5 OFF on all VS 44HC units e Set DIP 6 and DIP 7 according to the IN 2 digital audio input signal Table 6 1 Previously known as the VS 3000 2 In any order 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 44HC Fr 2 Oo zZ n i5 ao 3 7 12345678 Machine 1 12345678 Machine 2 12345678 Machine 15 Figure 7 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 15 Controlling the VS 44HC 7 3 Controlling the VS 44HC via the ETHERNET Port You can connect the VS 44HC via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 7 3 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 7 3 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 7 3 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44HC to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 7 and Figure 8 define Figure 8 RJ 45 PINOUT Table 7 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B Side 1 Side 2
18. the check box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bee s esie EAA se or ec FF fie fr omer RE O Fei v 2 t 4 Mery Veni Pass e Figure 25 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 10 11 12 13 14 Close the Atmel Flip window Disconnect the power on the VS 44HC If required disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VS 44HC unit from the Null modem adapter Release the Flash Upgr button on the rear panel Table 3 Connect the power to the VS 44HC Upon initialization the new VS 44HC software version shows in the INPUT STATUS 7 segment Display 9 2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade The VS 44HC firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves 9 2 1 Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port Upgrading the firmware Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 3 9 2 2 Go to our Web site at http www Kramerelectronics com a
19. 4 before sending the switch command instruction 1 or pressing via front panel The switch is not executed unless timed out until the Execute delayed switch code is sent or the Set for delayed switch 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 code is sent again The mode is automatically cancelled after implementation of the switch if the execute command is used For example to connect input 4 to output 3 after a delay send HEX codes 07 80 CO 81 set for delayed switch 01 84 83 81 switch code then after the required delay send HEX codes 07 80 Cl 81 execute delayed switch to implement the switch NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 20 When data ie the INPUT and or OUTPUT bytes of more than 7 bits is required this instruction is sent before sending the instruction needing the additional bits The data in this intruction then becomes the Most Significant Bits of that next instruction For example to set the audio gain instruction 22 of output 3 to 681 4ec 2A9nex you would first send HEX codes 3F 80 85 81 and then send HEX codes 16 83 A9 81 To set the audio gain of output 6 to 100134 271 Dex first send HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 21 To
20. 4HC 6 2 Connecting the Audio Signals The VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher inputs and outputs digital audio signals in the following formats e Four S PDIF inputs and four S PDIF outputs on RCA connectors from IN 1 to IN 4 and from OUT 1 to OUT 4 respectively e One TOSLINK input and one TOSLINK output for IN 2 and OUT 2 The Matrix IN 1 _ DIP 6 OFF FA Pp ON IN2 SIPDIF OFF Por OUT 2 ON OUT2 LI iI N2 DIP 7 N3 6 ours SIPDIF IN 4 OUT 4 SIPDIF S PDIF Figure 4 Connecting the VS 44HC Digital Audio Signals In the example illustrated in Figure 4 IN 1 is switched to OUT 1 IN 3 is switched to OUT 4 and IN 4 is not connected The IN 2 digital audio signal can be routed either via the IN 2 S PDIF connector or the IN 2 TOSLINK connector depending on the setup of dipswitches 6 and 7 see section 6 3 2 e To select the S PDIF connector set DIP 6 ON and DIP 7 OFF e To select the TOSLINK connector set DIP 7 ON and DIP 6 OFF The digital audio signal on channel 2 is outputted simultaneously to both the S PDIF and TOSLINK OUT 2 connectors To set the audio delay time see section 8 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 44HC 6 3 Setting the Dipswitches Figure 5 illustrates the factory default dipswitches BRERBERB 12345678 ON SETUP Figure 5 Dipswitch Settings Table 4 Dipswitch Settings DIPS Funct
21. C 81 To decrease for example the IN 4 audio delay time by I msec the hex code would be l8 84 8D 81 37 Kramer Protocol 2000 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 44HC is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 46 below This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 17 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 l6 15 14 13 12 A 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 O6 O5 O4 O3 02 O1 O0 4 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 N0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16
22. Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 5 11 11 12 16 18 19 22 26 27 35 36 36 37 38 39 iii Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Professional audio video studios e Home cinema DVD applications The package includes the following items VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher e Power cord e Null modem adapter e WindowsG based Kramer control software e Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager e Infra red remote control transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 3 e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio S
23. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 3 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4 Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 5 Installing the VS 44HC on a Rack 6 Connecting the VS 44HC 6 1 Connecting the VS 44HC Rear Panel 6 2 Connecting the Audio Signals 6 3 Setting the Dipswitches 6 3 1 Setting the Machine 6 3 2 Setting the IN 2 Audio Signal 7 Controlling the VS 44HC 7 1 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 7 2 Controlling via RS 485 7 2 Set the Dipswitches 7 3 Controlling the VS 44HC via the ETHERNET Port 7 3 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 7 3 3 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 7 4 Configuring the Ethernet Port 7 4 1 Setting a Virtual Port 7 4 2 Setting an Ethernet Connection 8 Operating the VS 44HC 8 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 8 2 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 8 2 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 8 22 Setting the Breakaway Option 8 3 Switching OUT IN Combinations 8 4 Confirming Settings 8 4 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 8 4 2 Confirming a Switching Action 8 5 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurations 8 5 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration 8 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration 8 6 Setting
24. PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White green 2 Orange 2 Green 3 White green 3 White orange 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Orange 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown ui excea HACKSERGNC ACER ECSMEEE Pair 1 4and5 Pair 1 4 and5 Pair2 1and2 Pair2 3and6 Pair3 3and6 Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair4 7and8 Pair4 7and8 12 45 78 36 This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 44HC during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 44HC 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties 21 xi General Connect using E3 IBM Netfinity 10 100 Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol TCP IP I Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides c
25. PUT 0 or with an error invalid instruction code If the INPUT is set to 126 for these instructions then if possible the machine will return the current setting of this function even for the case that the function is not defined For example for a video switcher which always switches during the VIS of input 1 and its VIS setting cannot be programmed otherwise the reply to the HEX code 0A FE 80 81 ie request VIS setting with INPUT set as 12644 would be HEX codes 4A FE 81 81 ie VIS setting 1 which is defined as VIS from input 1 NOTE 7 Setting OUTPUT to 0 will return the VIS source setting as defined in instruction 7 Setting to 1 will return the input or output of the sync source for the case where the VIS source is set as 6 or as 7 in instruction 7 Setting to 2 returns the vertical sync frequency 0 for no input sync 50 for PAL 60 for NTSC 127 for error NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instr
26. RAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 18 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to Set equal to video output which is 2 15 be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 2 SWITCH AUDIO Set equal to audio input which is to Set equal to audio output which 2 be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 STATUS 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 STATUS 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 OF A VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 6 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 OF AN AUDIO status is reqd OUTPUT 7 VIS SOURCE Set as input when 0 No VIS immediate 2 5 17 18 OUTPUT byte 6 1 Input OR 2 External digital sync set as output when 3 External analog sync OUTPUT byte 7 4 Dynamic sync OR 5 Inter machine sync set as blank period 6 Input INPUT byte in steps of 25ms when 7 Output INPUT byte OUTPUT byte 32 8 User defined sync OR 32 RGBHV seamless switching set 0 64 Set for delayed switch 65 E
27. change from time to time 2 Item 31 in Table 3 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 9 1 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows Figure 18 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bae oS wlelal lal Zl 9 Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears 29 Flash Memory Upgrade Device Selection Figure 20 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 No device selected Device AT89C5115 AT89C5115 AT89C5131 AT89C5132 AT89CS1ED2 AT89CS1IC2 AT89CS11D2 AT89CS1RB2 AT89CSIRC2 AT89CS1SND1 AT8XC5122 T89C51AC2 4 T89CS1CCO1 T89csiCCo2 T89CS1IC2 T89CS1RB2 T89CS1RC2 T89C51RD2 T8XCS121 Device gt Select Comm OFF Serial Num Figure 21 Device Selection window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX
28. ck Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 001 EY lt 4 S Toc jg Institute of Quality amp Control Q Cr d Quality Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000131 REV 1
29. ctions require no user confirmation e No protection is offered to correct an erroneous action In the Confirm mode TAKE button is lit e You can key in an action and then confirm it by pressing the TAKE button e Every action requires user confirmation protecting against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action 8 4 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle between the At Once mode in which the TAKE button is not lit and the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode Actions no longer require user confirmation and the TAKE button no longer illuminates 8 4 20 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode do the following 1 Press an OUT IN combination The corresponding 7 segment display blinks The TAKE button also blinks 2 Pressthe blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The corresponding 7 segment display no longer blinks The TAKE button illuminates 1 Failure to press the TAKE button within one minute the Timeout will abort the action 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 44HC 8 5 Storing Recalling Input Output Configurat
30. ed connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 6 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 1 Or a master program remote control system such as the Kramer RC 3000 13 Controlling the VS 44HC 7 2 Controlling via RS 485 You can control up to 15 VS 44HC units via an RS 485 controller for example a PC equipped with an RS 485 interface or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC 3000 To connect an RC 3000 to a VS 44HC unit see Figure 7 connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VS 44HC unit as follows 1 Connect the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the A PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 44HC unit 2 Connect the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VS 44HC unit 3 Ifshielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 To cascade up to 15 individual VS 44HC units via RS 485 as illustrated in Figure 7 do the following 1 Connect the component video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate digital audio sources and acceptors as section 6 1 describes 2 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 44HC unit to the RS 485 port on the second VS 44HC unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 7 2 1 Set
31. ental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION DO 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 DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedba
32. eo and audio inputs switched to During normal operation the outputs N AUDIO 4 OUTPUT 1 eiu reiu e The firmware version number AUDIO Immediately after switching on the power and when display simultaneously pressing the three IN buttons 1 2 and 3 for 3 seconds nord EE 4 OUTPUT 1 2 e The setup in which the current status is When storing a set up stored blinking DEO Ano 4 OUTPUT 1 e The audio and video setup to be recalled When recalling a setup after momentarily showing the setup oro AUDIO blinking 4 OUTPUT 1 2 e The digital audio sampling rate VIDEO When setting the audio delay time display uoEo AUDIO 4 OUTPUT 1 2 e The audio delay time in milliseconds 1 To set the delay time see section 8 6 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 44HC 8 2 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option You can switch digital audio S PDIF signals in one of two ways either e Audio follow video AFV in which all operations and status indicators relate to both the video and the audio channels or e Breakaway in which video and audio channels switch independently 8 2 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option To set the audio follow video AFV option 1 Press the AFV button The AFV button illuminates The audio will follow the video If the audio configuration differs from the video configuration the audio input s in the AUDIO
33. gure 17 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons Figure 18 Splash Screen Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window Figure 20 Device Selection Window Figure 21 Device Selection window Figure 22 Loading the Hex Figure 23 RS 232 Window Figure 24 Atmel Flip Window Connected Figure 25 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed Figure 26 The KFR Programmer Window 28 29 33 33 33 34 35 36 36 36 38 10 11 13 15 16 17 17 19 20 20 21 21 21 25 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 34 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Tables Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2 Front Panel VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 3 Rear Panel VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 4 Dipswitch Settings Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings Table 6 Digital Audio IN 2 Signal Setting Table 7 Crossover Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Table 8 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Table 9 Ethernet Configuration Manager Window Functionality Table 10 7 segment Display Information Table 11 Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate Table 12 DELAY Button Response Table 13 Technical Specifications of the VS 44HC Table 14 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Table 15 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time Table 16 VS 44HC Hex Codes for increasing the Audio Delay Time Table 17 Protocol Definitions Table 18
34. hernet Port To configure the ETHERNET port do the following l 2 Connect the ETHERNET port as described in section 7 3 1 Insert the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive double click the Set FC1 1_xx exe file and follow the on screen instructions Both the Ethernet Configuration Manager and the Virtual Serial Port Manager are downloaded Click the appropriate shortcut in the Start menu s Programs folder The Configuration Manager window see Figure 11 opens Click the Search button or the Action menu s Search Board command The MAC Address for the found ETHERNET port appears in the Device List Change the settings according to your network requirements and then click the Config button or the Action menu s Config command to apply the settings Note that clicking the Config button will alter the IP settings of the ETHERNET port 1 File names are liable to change from time to time 2 The latest version appears on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 To automatically search for devices 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 44HC Ethernet Configuration Manager De Action Set MAC About Version pDevice Network Settings O DHCP Mode IP Address sienes Local Port Mm x Search Config Exit Kramer Electronics Ltd H status Normal Figure 11 The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window Table 9 E
35. inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7 kg 6 Ibs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager Infra red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 35 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 11 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Sections 11 1 and 11 2 contain the tables of hex codes for switching and setting the delay time respectively 11 1 Hex Codes for Switching Table 14 lists the Hex values for a single machine machine 1 Table 14 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 N1 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N2 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N3 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 N4 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 81 11 2 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time To set the audio delay time use command 22 set audio parameter in the following way e Byte 1 should be 22 16H
36. ion Description 1 2 3 4 Machine Set the MACHINE see section 6 3 1 5 Reserved OFF 6 S PDIF ON for IN 2 S PDIF digital audio signal OFF when TOSLINK is selected see section 6 3 2 7 Optic ON for IN 2 TOSLINK digital audio signal OFF when S PDIF is selected see section 6 3 2 8 RS 485 ON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 Termination OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 6 3 1 Setting the Machine To control a unit via RS 232 or RS 485 each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE Set the machine on a VS 44HC unit via dipswitches 1 2 3 and 4 according to Table 5 Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings MACHINE DIPSWITCH MACHINE DIPSWITCH 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 9 ON OFF OFF ON 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 10 OFF ON OFF ON 3 ON ON OFF OFF 11 ON ON OFF ON 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 12 OFF OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF ON OFF 13 ON OFF ON ON 6 OFF ON ON OFF 14 OFF ON ON ON 7 ON ON ON OFF 15 ON ON ON ON 8 OFF OFF OFF ON When connecting more than one VS 44HC unit set a different machine on each unit You do not have to number the units in the sequence order as they connect to the PC but it is essential that each unit is assigned a unique machine number 1 Do not set both DIP 6 and DIP 7 ON 2 When using a single unit set the unit to MACHINE 1 11 Connecti
37. ions You can store and recall up to 8 input output configurations using the 4 OUT buttons and the 4 IN buttons as Figure 17 illustrates 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 e By Figure 17 Storing and Recalling using the Input Output Buttons 8 5 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following Press the STO button The STO button blinks 2 Press one of the 8 IN OUT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored Press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores the data at that reference 8 5 2 Recalling an Input Output Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate Input Output button the button corresponding to the setup That setup configuration will blink in the Audio and Video 7 segment display and the TAKE button and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference Tip If you cannot remember which of the 8 input output configurations is the one that you want set the VS 44HC to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input output configurations until you locate it 1 The 8 input output configurations or setups also include the relevant audio follow video breakaway option definition 2 The gray numbers 1 to 8 in Figure 17 that
38. l technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 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 LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incid
39. nd download the file SetKFRETH I xx zip from the technical support section Extract the file SetK FRETH 1 1 xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup and the s 9 firmware file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade Install the KFR Programmer Application Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the VS 44HC do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB9 port COM 1 on the VS 44HC to a Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 COM port on your PC Set the ETH Flash Normal switch located on the machine underside to ETH Flash Connect the power on your machine 1 File names are liable to change from time to time 33 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 2 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the KFR Programmer desktop icon The KFR Programmer window appears see Figure 26 Lm ss 15 x COM PORT C COM1 Lom C COM2 Send C COM3 Stop m Figure 26 The KFR Programmer Window Select the required COM Port Press the File button to select the s 9 firmware file included in the package Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off Disconnect the power on the VS 44HC Set the ETH Flash Normal switch located
40. network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or Stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to reference the specific unit Local Area Network LAN Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Media Access Control MAC A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Protocol TCP IP Address Transmission The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message Control into appropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a communications Protocol Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet 4 Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 1 Table 2 and Table 3 define the VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 4x44 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher PriCr S PDIF PriCr S PDIF PriCr S PDIF
41. ng the VS 44HC 6 3 2 Setting the IN 2 Audio Signal You can set the IN 2 digital audio signal to either an S PDIF digital audio signal or a TOSLINK optical digital audio signal as Table 6 defines Table 6 Digital Audio IN 2 Signal Setting IN 2 Digital DIPSWITCH Audio Signal 6 7 S PDIF ON OFF TOSLINK OFF ON None OFF OFF 1 You cannot set both DIP 6 and DIP 7 ON 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 44HC 7 Controlling the VS 44HC You can control the VS 44HC via e RS 232 see section 7 1 e RS 485 see section 7 2 e The Ethernet see section 7 3 e The IR remote control transmitter see the separate user manual 7 1 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC To connect a PC to the VS 44HC unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DBO rear panel port on the Master VS 44HC unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 44HC unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VS 44HC unit as Figure 6 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is us
42. ommunication across diverse interconnected networks IV Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 21x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask ERE 255 255 0 Default gateway n R btain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server E n Alternate DNS server 5 Controlling the VS 44HC 7 3 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44HC to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors as Table 8 defines Table 8 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT Side 1 Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White orange 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 White green 3 White green 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Green 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown 7 4 Configuring the Et
43. on the machine underside to Normal MOO t ROD ow 8 Connectthe power on your machine 1 To which the VS 44HC is connected on your PC 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 10 Technical Specifications Table 13 includes the technical specifications Table 13 Technical Specifications of the VS 44HC Video Components INPUTS 4 sets of component video Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 75Q on RCA connectors OUTPUTS 4 sets of component video Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 75Q on RCA connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 2 3Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB 200MHz Fully Loaded DIFF GAIN 0 08 DIFF PHASE 0 77 Deg K FACTOR lt 0 05 S N RATIO 73dB weighted CROSSTALK all hostile 53dB 5MHz COUPLING DC Audio Components INPUTS 4 S PDIF digital audio on RCA connectors 1 TOSLINK optical OUTPUTS 4 S PDIF digital audio on RCA connectors 1 TOSLINK optical S PDIF SAMPLE RATE Up to 192kHz RESOLUTION Up to 24 bits JITTER 1 5ns 50Hz to 100kHz without delay 3 5ns 50Hz to 100KkHz with delay MAXIMUM DELAY TIME FOR CHANNEL 2 32kHz 999ms 44 1kHz 720ms 48kHz 680ms 96kHz 340ms DELAY RESOLUTION ims General CONTROLS Front panel buttons Ethernet RS 232 RS 485 IR remote control POWER SOURCE 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 90mA switching power supply DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7
44. or and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty I 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 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initia
45. r video acceptors for example four plasma displays and connect the corresponding S PDIF RCA connectors to the four digital audio acceptors see section 6 2 Set the dipswitches see section 6 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 7 1 and or the RS 485 port see section 7 2 and or the ETHERNET port see section 7 3 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 44HC After connecting your VS 44HC switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program Flash Upgr button see Table 3 and DO NOT switch the ETH Flash switch These are only used for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware see section 9 2 Although in this example four inputs are connected you can connect less inputs 3 Or TOSLINK connector for IN 2 4 When less than four outputs are required connect only those outputs of the VS 44HC that are required and leave the other outputs unconnected 5 Or TOSLINK connector for OUT 2 6 For example an AV receiver or the audio connector of the plasma display 7 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 44HC Figure 3 SD f e 53 Y N Pd Connecting the VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Connecting the VS 4
46. rease right output 6 increase input 7 decrease input 8 increase left input 9 decrease left input 10 increase right input 11 decrease right input 25 REQUEST AUDIO Equal to input output number 0 6 24 PARAMETER whose parameter is requested 26 REQUEST VIDEO Equal to input output number 0 6 24 PARAMETER whose video parameter is requested 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 32 RESERVED CET CIE 10 to 35 40 DIRECT MEMORY Memory address Data 20 SAVE 42 AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit 0 Gain 24 SETTINGS FOR 10 O input 1 output 1 Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22 11 Left 2 Treble 24 25 I2 Right 3 Midrange 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 43 VIDEO PARAMETER 1 Input 0 video gain 24 SETTINGS FOR 2 Output 1 contrast INSTRUCTIONS 21 2 brightness 23 26 3 color 4 hue 5 H phase 6 V position 56 CHANGE TO ASCII 0 1 SVS protocol 19 2 Generic protocol 57 SET AUTO SAVE I3 no save 0 12 2 14 auto save 58 EXECUTE LOADED Set as 0 or as SETUP 1 Take 22 3 DATA 2 Cancel 59 LOAD VIDEO DATA Set equal to video input Set equal to video output 22 23 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 60 LOAD AUDIO DATA Set equal to audio input Set equal to audio outp
47. shield may be connected to PIN G if desired 30 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 31 FLASH Upgr Button Push in for Program to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to the latest Kramer firmware see section 9 1 2 or release the factory default for normal operation 32 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit The VS 44HC underside is illustrated in Figure 2 ETH Flash _ Normal ETH Factory Reset Figure 2 VS 44HC Underside View Feature Function ETH Flash Set to ETH Flash to upgrade Normal Switch firmware see section 9 2 Set to Normal for normal operation ETH Factory Press to reset to factory default Reset Button definitions IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 1 Use an optical cable such as Sony s POC 15A not include 2 Using a screwdriver if required in the package 3 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS 44HC on a Rack 5 Installing the VS 44HC on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack be sure that the environment is wi
48. then the switcher will send HEX codes 4l 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 5 For the OUTPUT byte set as 6 the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte Similarly for the OUTPUT byte set as 7 the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte Note also that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable but is selected using switches jumpers etc 41 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 6 If INPUT is set to 127 for these instructions then if the function is defined on this machine it replies with OUTPUT 1 If the function is not defined then the machine replies with OUT
49. thernet Configuration Manager Window Functionality Feature Function 1 File The Exit command closes the Configuration Manager application s Action The Search Board command seeks the VS 44HC device that connects to the PC via the ETHERNET port and displays it and its corresponding settings E The Config command adjusts the VS 44HC according to the displayed data Set MAC For factory use only click the Password command to enter the password About Displays software information including the software version 2 Device List Displays the MAC Address 3 Progress Bar Shows the progress 4 Status Bar Shows the status 5 Version Displays the firmware version 6 Device Network DHCP Mode Check Box When selected configures the Ethernet port to obtain an IP Settings Area address automatically from the DHCP server When cleared manual configuration of the Ethernet port is required to obtain an IP address Static IP IP Address A 32 binary digit number obtained from your Network Administrator that identifies the Ethernet port that is currently being configured Subnet A 32 binary digit number obtained from your Network Administrator which combined with the IP Address identifies which network your device is on Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network or to the Internet only relevant in the Active Routing mode T Exit Button Closes the Configuration Manager application 8 Action B
50. thin the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing N CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount the machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the Screws
51. uction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 11 For machines where the video and or audio gain is programmable NOTE 12 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save auto save may be disabled using this code Note that whenever the machine is turned on the auto save function is set 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 will send 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 1284 224 for 2 byte and 12844 164cc for 3 byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 ie 1284ect 3a for 2 byte 12844 54 for 3 byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine
52. ut 22 23 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 127 load SETUP or SETUP 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller version 11 Request second prefix 7 remote control name 12 Request third prefix 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 63 EXTENDED DATA 7 MSBs for INPUT data 7 MSBs for OUTPUT data 20 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad
53. utton for precise switch control A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel Control the VS 44HC using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 and RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer infra red remote control transmitter The ETHERNET To achieve the best performance 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 that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 44HC away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 A digital audio optical connector found on many consumer audio devices KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 3 1 Terminol ogy Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802 3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Dynamic Host Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Configuration automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different Protocol DHCP
54. uttons Search seeks the devices that connect to the PC via the ETHERNET port and displays them and their corresponding settings Config adjusts the according to the displayed data 1 See the definition in Table 1 19 Controlling the VS 44HC 7 4 1 Setting a Virtual Port If the control application cannot work with an Ethernet driver use the Kramer Virtual port driver as follows 1 Run the Virtual Serial Port Manager Application The Virtual Serial Port Manager window appears see Figure 12 Virtual Serial Ports Virtual Serial Port List Add VSP Remove VSP Properties A Add configure and remove Virtual Serial Ports VSPs Ok Cancel Figure 12 The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 2 Press the Add VSP button to add a serial port and type the IP settings according to the IP address and local port of your VS 44HC see Figure 13 Ei Propertie ax General VSP Propeties Port settings Pot Number comas E AIP settings Destination Device IP Port 192 168 0 40 5001 Ok Cancel Figure 13 The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 3 You can set a virtual port for each local port on your VS 44HC see Figure 14 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Controlling the VS 44HC Vitual Serial Ports Virtual Serial Port List Virtual Serial Port COM 3 2 Virtual Serial Port COM 4 Remove VSP Properties Add VSP
55. witchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview 3 Overview The VS 44HC is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for YUV Y Pb Cb Pr Cr component video and digital audio S PDIF signals The high quality VS 44HC lets you simultaneously route any of the 4 inputs to any or all of the 4 outputs The component video and S PDIF input and output signals are on RCA connectors and the S PDIF channel 2 is also available on optical TOSLINK input output connectors The VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher features A video bandwidth of over 200MHz that ensures transparent performance An audio channel sampling rate of up to 192kHz including multi channel audio suitable for multi channel applications like AC3 A built in digital audio delay line which corrects lip sync errors so that the audio delay will match the video delay DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options Storing and recalling setups A TAKE b
56. xecute delayed switch 66 Cancel delayed switch setting 8 BREAKAWAY 0 0 audio follow video 2 SETTING 4 7 T Nt a ee aA H M tes 1 audio breakaway 1 0 FOLLOW mode 15 1 Normal mode 9 VIDEO AUDIO TYPE 0 for video 0 CV 4 SDI 2 SETTING 1 YC 5 CV YC 2 YUV 6 VGA scaler 3 RGBS 7 DVI 1 for audio O0 0 Unbalanced audio O0 1 Balanced audio O1 0 Digital audio O1 1 Analog audio O4z0 O3z0 O2 0 Mono EU Naa earner ene 04 0 O3 0 02 1 Stereo 2 for VGA and DVI 1 640X480 2 800X600 3 1024X768 10 REQUEST VIS Set as SETUP or 0 VIS source 3 4 6 7 SETTING set to 126 or 127 to request if 1 Input or output of source machine has this function 2 Vertical sync freq Hz 11 REQUEST Set as SETUP or 0 Request audio breakaway 3 4 6 15 BREAKAWAY set to 126 or 127 to request if setting SETTING machine has this function 1 Request FOLLOW setting 12 REQUEST VIDEO Set as SETUP or 0 for video 3 4 6 AUDIO TYPE set to 126 or 127 to request if 1 for audio SETTING machine has this function 2 for VGA 13 SET HIGHEST 0 for video Set equal to highest machine 2 MACHINE ADDRESS 1 for audio address 14 REQUEST HIGHEST 0 for video 0 4 MACHINE ADDRESS 1 for audio 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 SETUP IS DEFINED or 1 for checking if input is valid VALID INPUT IS Input DETECTED 39 Kramer Protocol 2000
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