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1. VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 4 2 6 4 3 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 41HDCP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port download the K UPLOAD Ethernet configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these steps to configure the port 1 Double click the K UPLOAD desktop icon The main screen appears I K UPLOAD gt File Help Device Properties Upload File Connection Not connected Select File File Type UNKNOWN Unit Model File CRC UNKNOWN Unit Name Serial Number Progress UDP Local Port 0 TCP Local port I Do not check CRC K Net ID MAC IP Gateway Mask Firmware E G2 aa Figure 7 The Main Screen VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 2 Click the Connect button to connect to the machine to select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VS 41HDCP Select Ethernet if you know the IP address number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXxX the four digits are the last four digits of the machine s serial number Serial if you are connected via a serial port USB if you are connected via the USB 3 Select the connection method and click Con2. NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use 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 128dect 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd 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 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine 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 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec 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
3. input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters out Output number or for all outputs End User in gt out cr vr in gt 1 in gt 2 Parameters in input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters out Output number or for all outputs VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol 27 Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission ETH PORT ETHP Ethernet Administrator Change protocol Ethernet port Syntax ETH PORT se protocol port Response nn ETH PORT se protocol port Parameters protocol TCP or UDP transport layer protocol port Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 Reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Device may get new setting only after restart or closing current port Some device port 50000 is the default also for TCP Resetting port by value 0 may not work in all devices For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission ETH PORT ETHP Ethernet End User Get protocol Ethernet port Syntax ETH PORT4 s protocol Response nn ETH PORT s protocol port c Parameters protocol TCP or UDP transport la
4. Computer Graphics Source 1 Computer Graphics Display Source 4 Figure 3 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 1 Connecting to the VS 41HDCP via RS 232 You can connect to the VS 41HDCP via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VS 41HDCP via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 41HDCP unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC VS 41HDCP Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 6 Operating the VS 41HDCP This section describes how to e Operate the PC and DVD modes see Section Section 6 1 e Acquire the EDID see Section 6 2 Control the machine via the REMOTE terminal block connector see Section 6 3 e Control the machine via the ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 e Control the machine via the Web pages see Section 6 5 6 1 The PC and DVD Modes The VS 41HDCP has two operation modes that are specific per input the PC mode which is the factory default and the DVD mode The PC mode is used when connecting a computer or several computers to one or more of the inputs The DVD mode is used when connecting a DVD or several DVDs to the inputs The PC mode and the DVD mode can be applied to a single input or to several inputs For example if you want to connect a computer to INPUT 1 another comput
5. Ethernet End User Get device IP address Syntax Response nni NET IP se ip_address Parameters ip_address format xxx xxx xxx xxx where x is decimal digit Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission NET MAC NTMC Ethernet Get MAC address NET MAC 2c Response Nnn NET MAC selmac_address cr tr Parameters mac_address Unique MAC address Format XX XX XX XX XX XX where X is hex digit Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission NET MASK Ethernet Administrator Set device subnet mask Syntax NET MASK se net_mask Response lnnJ NET MASK se net_mask s OK Parameters net_mask format XXX XXX XXX XXX Notes Subnet mask limit Ethernet connection within local network For proper settings consult your network administrator VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission End User Get device subnet mask Syntax NET MASK Response lnnJ NET MASK s net_mask er ur Parameters net_mask format XXX XXX XXX XXX Notes Subnet mask limit Ethernet connection within local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission P2000 L Common Ed User Switch to protocol 2000 Syntax P2000 ce Response n P2000 se
6. OK Parameters Notes Available only for devices that support Protocol 2000 Protocol 2000 has a command to switch back to ASCII protocol like Protocol 3000 Kramer Protocol 31 VS 41HDCP 10 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION OUTPUT 1 06 05 04 03 02 01 o0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 o 3rd byte 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 NO 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 NO 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 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 bi
7. code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes TE 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs 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 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 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 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOWLONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS 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 1 Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not p
8. 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 8 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 P Kramer Protocol 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 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 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid
9. LOCK FP s fock_modelce Option 2 01 LOCK FP s device_id lock_mode ce tr Parameters lock_mode OFF for unlocked front panel ON for locked front panel device_id For K Net controllers select the buttons panel to get lock state State is available only from the master Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission NAME __ Common Ethernet End User Get machine DNS name Syntax NAME Ice Response nn NAME se machine_namel ce tr Parameters machine_name String of up to 14 alpha numeric chars can include hyphen not in beginning or end Notes The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission av Swtcn Ena User Switch Audio and Video Syntax AV selin gt out in gt out cr Response nni AV selin gt out in gt out cr LF Parameters In input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters out Output number or for all outputs Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission VID V Switch End User Switch Video VID sejin gt out in gt out Response Nn VIDIse in gt out Parameters In
10. 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 incidental 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 d
11. com to access the list of resolutions 8 1 Default Communication Parameters EDID Passes EDID HDCP signals between the display and the source RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bits Is Data Bits 1 Stop Bits Stop Bits Paty Command Format Command Format Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 Command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press and hold input 1 and input 3 Front Panel Press and hold input 1 and input simultaneously 2 simultaneously Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory TCP Port 5000 Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit UDP Port 50000 3 41HDCP Technical Specifications 9 Default EDID The factory default EDID is listed below Monitor Model name VS 41HDCP Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID KRM7300 Serial number 505 707455010 Manufacture date 2009 ISO week 10 EDID revision 1 3 Input signal type Digital Color bit depth Undefined Display type RGB color Screen size 520 x 320 mm 24 0 in bear Standby Suspend Active off sleep 1 CEA EXT Not supported Color characteristics Default
12. one PIN to the GND PIN at the same time REMOTE a REMOTE eer REMOTE 1234G 34G 34G T anann m gann To select IN 1 To select IN 2 To select IN 3 To select IN 4 temporarily temporarily temporarily temporarily connect the 1 PIN connect the 2 PIN connect the 3 PIN connect the 4 PIN to the G PIN to the G PIN to the G PIN to the G PIN Figure 4 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCI 6 4 6 4 1 Controlling the VS 41HDCP via the ETHERNET Port You can connect the VS 41HDCP via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see Section 6 4 2 for connection via a network hub or network router Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 41HDCP to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP address of the VS 41HDCP 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 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 5 VS 41HDCP Operating
13. providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher The VS 41HDCP is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising applications as well as for rental and staging 2 2 1 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 e Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals a
14. the VS 41HDCP 11 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items w I Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler F Intenet Protocol TCP IP Description Properties Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity tse Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 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 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window
15. to display Features enhanced EDID Extended Display Identification Data The unit can store and recall an EDID setting in non volatile memory from either the default EDID or a connected output allowing convenient and reliable connection to the source Is compact in size Two units can be rack mounted side by side in a 1U rack space with the optional Kramer RK 1 rack kit Control the VS 41HDCP using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands using Kramer 2000 and 3000 Protocols transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter The ETHERNET Remote control contact closure 3 1 3 2 Defining EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to a graphics card that is connected to the display s source The EDID enables the VS 41HDCP to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the manufacturer s name the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA About HDCP The High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard developed by Intel protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI connections between two HD
16. was set to the DVD mode Setting the EDID You can acquire or change the EDID see Section 6 2 1 or reset the machine to the default EDID see Section 6 2 2 If the connected output for which EDID has already been acquired is disconnected the EDID button blinks and then ceases blinking when reconnecting the same output When a new output is connected the EDID button blinks to indicate that new EDID information must be acquired Operating the VS 41HDC 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 3 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 The EDID button blinks 3 Press the EDID button The INPUT buttons blink in sequence until the EDID is acquired Resetting the Default EDID To reset the default EDID disconnect the output and repeat the steps in Section 6 2 1 Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the INPUT SELECTOR button Using the contact closure remote control you can select the DVI input To do so momentarily connect the required input pin IN 1 IN2 IN 3 or IN 4 on the REMOTE terminal block connector to the GND Ground pin as Figure 4 illustrates DO NOT connect more than
17. CP enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material To protect copyright holders such as movie studios from having their programs copied and shared the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals 4 Defining the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher INPUT SELECTOR MUTE 1 2 3 EDID PANELLOCK l _1 4x1 DVI Switcher VS 41HDCP Figure 1 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Front Panel l Feature l Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow LED lights when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter ON LED Lights when receiving power MUTE Button Press to toggle disconnecting the output INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Press an INPUT button to select that input from 1 to 4 5 EDID Button Press to acquire the EDID This button illuminates when configuring the EDID 6 PANEL LOCK Button Press to toggle disengaging the front panel buttons INPUT 1 INPUT 3 REMOTE 1234G E5 FE ale Ge ETHERNET 5V DC RS 232 PROG cz Ga Gre INPUT 2 INPUT 4 OUTPUT SETUP PROG Figure 2 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function INPUT DVI Connectors Connect to the DVI sources from 1 to 4 2 REMOTE Terminal Block Connect to a contact closure switch see Sec
18. CP is set to Kramer s Protocol 3000 but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 10 1 1 or by sending protocol commands see Section 10 1 2 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 press and hold the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 buttons for a few seconds not as part of the switching operation To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 press and hold the INPUT 1 and INPUT 3 buttons for a few seconds The Windows based Kramer control software operates with Protocol 2000 If the VS 41HDCP is set to Protocol 3000 use the front panel buttons to switch to Protocol 2000 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 lt CR gt To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol 10 2 10 2 1 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protoco Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal with default settings of 115200 baud data rate no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Simple command commands string with only one command without addres
19. EL LOCK OO OU dO INPUT SELECTOR Contents Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 3 Overview 3 1 Defining EDID 3 2 About HDCP 4 Defining the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 1 Connecting to the VS 41HDCP via RS 232 6 Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 1 The PC and DVD Modes 6 2 Setting the EDID 6 3 Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 6 4 Controlling the VS 41HDCP via the ETHERNET Port 6 5 Operating the VS 41HDCP using a Web Browser 6 6 Log On to the VS 41HDCP Web Pages 7 Firmware Upgrade 8 Technical Specifications 8 1 Default Communication Parameters 9 Default EDID 10 Kramer Protocol 10 1 Switching Protocols 10 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 10 3 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Figure 4 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 7 The Main Screen Figure 8 Device Properties Screen Figure 9 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 10 The Loading Page Figure 11 First Time Security Warning Figure 12 VS 41HDCP Switching Matrix Page Figure 13 Configurations Page ODDANOD OA ARAO ND Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been
20. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher P N 2900 000522 Rev 2 VS 41HDCP Quick Start Guide This page guides you through a basic installation and first time use of your VS 41HDCP For more detailed information see the VS 41HDCP user manual You can download the latest manual at http www kramerelectronics com Step 1 Check what s in the box y The VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher K 1 Quick start sheet 1 power adapter 5V DC A 1 User Manual A 4 rubber feet RC IR3 IR remote control transmitter with batteries and user manual Step 2 Install the VS 41HDCP Mount the machine in a rack using the RK 1 rack adapter or place on a table Step 3 Connect the inputs and output Always switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 41HDCP INPUT 1 ETHERNEr 5VDC E a Computer j 7 Gini Display Po et Source PC lt INPUT 2 INPUT 4 SETUPIPROG Step 4 Connect the power Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the VS 41HDCP and plug the adapter into the mains electricity Switch on the power to each device Step 5 Operate the VS 41HDCP Acquire the EDID 1 Connect the power supply 2 Connect the new output display 3 Press the EDID button 4 Wait for the input buttons to stop blinking in sequence To acquire the default EDID skip step 2 above Operate via the front panel buttons MUTE ee mal EDID PAN
21. US OF A whose status is required VIDEO OUTPUT ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input 0 error i e OUTPUT byte 4 41 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the 3 machine busy input 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow LOCK FRONT 0 Panel unlocked PANEL 1 Panel locked REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED CHANGE TO Kramer protocol 3000 ASCII IDENTIFY 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits MACHINE 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software 2 Request second suffix version 3 Request third suffix 4 audio software 10 Request first prefix version 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 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 bidirectional 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
22. color space Non sRGB Display gamma a 2 20 Red chromaticity Rx 0 674 Ry 0 319 Green chromaticity Gx 0 188 Gy 0 706 Blue chromaticity Bx 0 148 By 0 064 White point default Wx 0 313 Wy 0 329 Additional descriptors None Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range 30 83kHz Vertical scan range 56 76Hz Video bandwidth 170MHz CVT standard Not supported GTF standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Yes Native preferred timing 1280x720p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 4280x720 74 250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz VESA STD 1152 x 864p at 75Hz VESA STD S 41HDCP Default EDID 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 2 Kramer Protocol You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Section 10 1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 Section 10 2 defines Protocol 3000 and Section 10 3 defines Protocol 2000 By default the VS 41HD
23. ealer 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 E 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 E Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine E Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products Protocol For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power m supply before opening and servicing
24. er to INPUT 2 and DVD machines to INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 set INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 to the PC mode and INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 to the DVD mode To set the inputs to either the PC or DVD mode do the following 1 Turn off the 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 The LOCK button blinks If an input button illuminates this indicates that that input is set to the DVD mode If an input button is not illuminated this indicates that that input is set to the PC mode 6 2 VS 41HDCP 4 Toggle between the PC mode input button not illuminated and the DVD mode input button illuminated by pressing that input 5 Press the PANEL LOCK button to exit this mode The following table summarizes the differences between the PC mode and the DVD mode PC Mode DVD Mode The input is connected to a computer The input is connected to a multimedia application such as a DVD a set top box and so on The EDID is available at all times to prevent The EDID is available only when that input is computer reset connected to an output The input EDID source is the default EDID or The input EDID source is acquired directly from an acquired EDID see Section 6 1 the connected output Note that even if an input is set to the PC mode you can connect a DVD player to that input and vice versa a PC can be connected to an input that
25. ered Separate response will be sent for every command in the chain Input string max length 64 characters Backward support Design note Transparent support for Protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch Protocol command from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 in Protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch Protocol to ASCII Protocol 56 H38 H80 H83 H81 Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000 Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission Ooo o Common mandatory End User Protocol handshaking Syntax Response nni sr JOK Parameters Notes Use to validate protocol 3000 connection and to get machine number P Kramer Protocol Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission BUILD DATE __ Common mandatory Read device build date Syntax BUILD DATE cr Response Nn BUILD DATE sp date s time cr Le Parameters date Format YYYY MM DD where YYYY Year MM Month DD Day time Format hh mm ss where hh hours mm minutes ss seconds Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission MODEL Common mandatory End User Read device model Syntax MODEL7 cx Response fprl MoDEL s model_namelce cr Parameters model_name String of printable ASCII chars up to 19 chars Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission sn Commonmandatory End User Reset device ser
26. here are two remote operation Web pages e The PANEL main page see Section 6 6 1 e The configurations page see Section 6 6 2 A description of each Web page is displayed if you hover your mouse over the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen The PANEL Main Page The VS 41HDCP main page inputs to the output by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd VS 41HDCP 4x1 DYI PANEL CONFIGURATIONS 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 12 VS 41HDCP Switching Matrix Page You can perform the following operations via this Web page e Select an input to switch to the output by clicking an input selector button e Acquire the EDID see Section 6 1 e Click the Lock button to lock or unlock the front panel e Click the Mute button to mute the audio signal 6 6 2 The CONFIGURATIONS Page The Configurations page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others see Figure 13 Fields with a white background are editable fields with a blue background are read only To change the configuration definitions 1 Click CONFIGURATIONS The Configurations Web page appears 2 Modify the values as required 3 Click the blue Submit button to apply changes or Cancel to abandon them A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings 4 Click Yes A window appears informing you that the co
27. ial number Syntax Response Nnj SN sr serial_number cr ur Parameters serial_number 11 decimal digits Assign by Kramer factory Notes For new products with 14 digits serial we kept only the last 11 Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission VERSION Common mandatory End User Reset device serial number Syntax VERSION Response Nn VERSION se firmware_version cr tr Parameters firmware_version Format XX XX XX XXXX where the digit groups are Major Minor Build Revision P Kramer Protocol Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission LockeP Common End User Lock front panel Syntax Option 1 LOCK FP se lock mode ce Option 2 LOCK FP sr device_id lock_mode Response Option 1 nn LOCK FP splock_mode sr OK ce uF Option 2 01 LOCK FP s device_id lock_mode sr OK Parameters lock_mode 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons device_id For K Net controllers select the buttons panel to lock Locking is allowed only from the master Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission Lockrp Common End User Get lock state of front panel Option 1 LOCK FP cr Option 2 LOCK FP4 se device_id ce Response Option 1 fpn
28. mmand NAME It possible to get assigned IP also by direct connection to USB or RS 232 protocol port if available Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission NET GATE NTGT Ethernet Administrator Set Gateway IP Syntax NET GATE s jo_address Response nn NET GATE s jp_address Parameters ip_address format XXX XXX XXX XXX Notes Network gateway allows connecting to the device via another network and maybe over Internet Be careful of security problems For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission NET GATE NTGT Ethernet End User Get Gateway IP Syntax NET GATE Response nn NET GATE se jp_address cr ur Parameters ip_address format xxx xxx xxx xxx Notes Network gateway allowed connecting to device via another network and maybe over Internet Be careful of security problems VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol 29 Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission NET IP Ethernet Administrator Set device IP address Syntax NET IP sP ip_address Response nni NET IP se ip address se OK cr vr Parameters ip_address format XXX XXX XXX XXX Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NET IP
29. nect I K UPLOAD aaa File Help Device Properties Upload File Connection UDP on 192 168 001 039 f Select File UnitName KRAMER_1225 File Type UNKNOWN Unit Model IS 41 File CRC UNKNOWN Serial Number f Progress UDP Local Port 0 50000 TCP Local port 5000 N a TF Do not check CRC Upload K NetID 01 j MAC IP 192 168 001 039 Gateway 000 000 ooo ooo Mask 255 255 000 000 Firmware Figure 8 Device Properties Screen 4 If required make changes and click Save If not click Exit VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 5 6 6 VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP using a Web Browser The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the VS 41HDCP using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection Before attempting to connect e Perform the procedures in Section 6 4 e Ensure that the Java software is installed and functioning correctly on your computer If not download it from www java com e Ensure that your browser is supported WMicrosoft IE V6 0 and higher Google Chrome Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed and running correctly browse to http Awww java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 9 or failure message 5 Your Java is working Java Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 O
30. nfiguration has been successfully changed 5 Click OK 6 Ifthe IP address has been changed close your browser and reload the Web page using the new IP address VS 41HDCP 4x1 DYI Switcher PANEL Name KRAMER_0000 CONFIGURATIONS det veainoce Serial Number boo Firmware version Joo 09 00320 MAC Address fief IP Address 192 168 001 039 DHCP Oo xe Gateway 000 000 000 000 Eyl Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Figure 13 Configurations Page VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 7 Firmware Upgrade For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the K UPLOAD guide The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com VS 41HDCP 8 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 DVI Connectors OUTPUT 1 DVI Connector BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI Supports HDMI and HDCP STANDARD RESOLUTION Up to 1080p UXGA POWER SOURCE 5V DC 360mA CONTROLS Front panel buttons Infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 contact closure remote control Ethernet DIMENSIONS 22cm x 18cm x 4 5cm 8 6 x 7 x 1 8 W D H WEIGHT 1 3kg 2 9lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply OPTIONS Kramer DVI cables RK 1 rack adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics
31. perating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 9 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser Log On to the VS 41HDCP Web Pages To log on to VS 41HDCP Web pages 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Type the unit s IP number in the Address bar of your browser http 192 168 1 39 v is The Loading page appears Kramer Electronics Loading To view this page you must rf Install JAVA Enable JAVA in your browser Enable JavaScript in vour browser 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 10 The Loading Page The first time that you run the program the Warning Security screen appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name K_Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 More Information The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 11 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The main switching control Home page is displayed which shows a graphical interpretation of the front panel see Figure 12 6 6 1 VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP The Web pages let you control the VS 41HDCP via the Ethernet The menu appears on the left side of the screen T
32. pplication programs where appropriate and to check if firmware upgrades are available Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Position your Kramer VS 41HDCP away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Caution Warning Warning No operator serviceable parts inside the unit Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing Overview The VS 41HDCP is a high quality 4x1 switcher for DVI signals that supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions It equalizes the signal and switches one of the four inputs to a single DVI output In particular the VS 41HDCP Is HDCP High Definition Digital Content Protection compliant Has four input selector buttons Includes a MUTE button to disconnect the output and a PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel Features a USB connector for setup and programming Features EDID PassThru Passes EDID HDCP signals from source
33. r some commands to define query request Message closing char Host messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 will be referred to by ER in this document Machine messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 Line Feed ASCII 10 will be referred to by CRLF Spaces between parameters or command parts will be ignored Commands chain separator char When message string contains more than one command commands will be separated by pipe Commands entering If terminal software used to connect over serial ethernet USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters CRI will be entered by Enter key that key send also LA but this char will be ignored by commands parser Sending commands from some controllers like Crestron require coding some characters in special form like X Anyway there is a way to enter all ASCII characters so it is possible to send all commands also from controller Similar way can use for URL Telnet support that maybe will be added in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Commands chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by char pipe In this case the message starting char and the message closing char will be entered just one time in the string beginning and at the end All the commands in string will not execute until the closing char will be ent
34. sing start l body l delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 Device message format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender i6 message CRLF Device long response Echoing command Start l Address optional l Body l Delimiter Sender_id command SP param1 param2 result CR LF R Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D O Taa 7 Line feed ASCII 10 Ox0A n v Space ASCII 32 0x20 10 2 2 Command Parts Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some special chars for specific commands parameters will be separated by commas Message string Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char note that string can contain more then one command separated by pipe char Message starting char for host command query for machine response Device address Optional for Knet Knet Device ID follow by char Query sign will follow afte
35. tion 6 1 Connectors OUTPUT DVI Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller SETUP PROG USB Connector Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see Section 7 or release for Normal the factory default ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Ethernet Controller 8 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering the unit VS 41HDCP Defining the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher VS 41HDCP After connecting your VS 41HDCP connect its power and Li Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your then switch on the power to each device To connect the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher as illustrated in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect up to four computer graphics sources to the inputs 1 to 4 You do not have to connect all the DVI sources 2 Connect the OUTPUT DVI connector to a DVI acceptor for example a display 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port and or the ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 4 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 5 If required acquire the EDID see Section 6 1 Press an INPUT SELECTOR button from 1 to 4 to choose which DVI input to route to the output
36. ts 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 Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 MO 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 All the values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated 41HDCP Kramer Protocol lt 77 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Instruction Definition for Specific Instruction Description o peseto oe SWITCH INPUT Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs REQUEST Set as SETUP Equal to output number STAT
37. urchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 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 orinstallation 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 initial 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
38. yer protocol port Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands Default Port is 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Some device has port 50000 as default also for TCP Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission NET DHCP NTDH Ethernet Administrator Set DHCP mode Syntax NET DHCP sp mode Response nni NET DHCP Parameters mode 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP If unavailable use IP as above Connection of Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks To allow connecting if randomly assigned IP by DHCP Give the device DNS name if available by the command NAME It possible to get assigned IP also by direct connection to USB or RS 232 protocol port if available For proper settings consult your network administrator VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol Command Name Short Cmd l Command Type Permission NET DHCP Ethernet End User Get DHCP mode Syntax NET DHCP Response NET DHCP se model cr ue Parameters mode 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP If unavailable use IP as above Connection of Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks To allow connecting if randomly assigned IP by DHCP Give the device DNS name if available by the co
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