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1. Feature Function Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions When not within the OSD menu mode press to increase volume for embedded HDMI inputs this does not affect the embedded output o ooo e Press to move down the menu list see Section 6 1 2 RESET TO XGA 720p Press and hold for about 4 seconds to toggle resetting the video resolution to XGA or 720p Button PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock unlock the front panel buttons OuTPuTs A B ETHERNET PROG RS 232 Cc D SS amp o ff DUAL A A B B Figure 2 VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function INPUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI sources from 1 to 4 OUTPUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI acceptors from A to D DUAL when in the dual operation mode A A and B B ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking q Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing 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 ambie
2. 5 If required connect APC via RS 232 see Section 6 3 The ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 VSM 4x4HFS 2 3 4 1 A B c D ETHERNET PROG Le eeso 00000 caer Ye oS e Duat A A B B DUAL B DUAL B Figure 7 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Dual Operation Mode Note that in this example Show is selected in the BORDER menu item see Section 6 2 1 to display all the borders 5 3 2 Operating in the Dual Mode To select the inputs via the front panel buttons IR remote control transmitter 1 Select the DUAL operation mode 2 Select one of the dual outputs A A or B B C or D 3 Select any two inputs the first selection would be the LEFT POP mode or the MAIN PIP mode image and the second would be the RIGHT POP mode or the PIP PIP mode image To select the inputs via the OSD use the SOURCE menu item see Section 6 2 1 To select the inputs via the IR remote control transmitter see Section 6 6 VSM 4x4HFS Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS ee 5 4 5 4 1 The QUAD Mode The QUAD view shows any four inputs on one screen each quarter of a screen can show any selected input and outputs it identically to all four outputs OUTPUT A to OUTPUT D Figure 8 shows the order in which the outputs are set in the QUAD mode this order cannot be configured Figure 8 the VSM 4x4HFS QUAD Operation Mode Input Orientation Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Quad Operation Mode To conn
3. Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Figure 13 Internet Protocol Properties Window 7 Click OK 8 Click Close Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VSM 4x4HFS to the Ethernet port ona network hub or using a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Configuring the Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages see Section 8 3 2 VSM 4x4HFS Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS 6 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VSM 4x4HEFS from the infrared remote control transmitter Keys Function POWER Toggle the power save mode ON or OFF IDENTIFY Identify the inputs on each output INFO Press to indicate on each output which input is displayed on the output MUTE Toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output MATRIX Set to Matrix mode see Section 5 1 VID WALL Set to video wall mode see Section 5 2 DUAL Set to dual mode see Section 5 3 QUAD Set to quad mode see Section 5 4 STO Store a configuration Recall a configuration POWER IDENTIFY INFO MUTE oocoo MATRIX VID WALL DUAL QUAD O amp O Jop w O ESC ALL OFF TAKE aye LJ OUTA OUTB OUTC OUTD COE CD IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 Cs Gi Four navigation keys TO RCL CaS AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 AUDIO 4 Ww K ESC LL FF UT
4. Command PROT VER Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency st Description Syntax Sot A Get protocol version PROT VER fcr Response lnn PROT VER sr 3000 versio Parameters Version Format XX XX where X is a decimal digit Command Command Name Permission Transparency Set RESET Administr gt o Get ee ee OOOO Description Syntax aet Response Pn RESETsrlOK er oF Notes To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command If the port was locked disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port Command SN Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency se eo EO EO y Description Syntax Sot A Get Get device serial number SN cr Response nnl SN se serial_number ce r Parameters serial_number 11 decimal digits factory assigned Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers use only the last 11 digits Command Name Permission Transparency See coa VERSION end se Description Syntax Set Response pnnk VERSION seffirmware_version ce Parameters firmware_version Format XX XX XXXX where the digits group are major minor build version Command Name Permission Transparency sete pe Description Syntax pst Get output status of connected display DISPL AY sP ca Response nnl DISPLAY se P1 P
5. 8 8 56 8 The About Page The VSM 4x4HFS About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details Kramer Electronics Ltd 3 Am VeOlamo St Jerusalem Israel 95463 Tel 972 2 654 4000 Fax 972 2 653 5369 Email Web KRAMER 2014 Kramer Electronics Ltd all rights reserved Figure 41 The About Page Save or Upload a Configuration The VSM 4x4HFS Web page lets you upload a saved configuration or save a configuration To do so click the Upload and buttons which are located at the lower part of the menu list respectively When saving a configuration the file automatically saves it to the Downloads When loading a configuration the following message appears The page at 192 168 1 39 says WARNING This will overwrite all of your current settings Are you sure a Figure 42 Loading a Configuration VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages 9 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 HDMI connectors HDMI HDCP version 1 1 OUTPUTS 4 HDMI connectors HDMI HDCP version 1 1 OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS NATIVE 480p 576p 720p50 720p60 1080p24 1080p50 1080p60 1024x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 or 1920x1200 POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 27VA max 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable 2 7kg 6lbs approx INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Specifications are subject to change without notice at http
6. 4 OUT D ALL value 0 100 Response Triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Set Get was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if BRIGHTNESS was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar Value limits can vary for different devices Value is a property of input connected to current window Changing window input source might cause changes in this value refer device definitions Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set window contract CONTRAST s win_num valuelce Get window contract CONTRAST4s win_nur ce Response PN CONTRAST sr win num valude r Parameters win_num 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL value 0 100 Response Triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Set Get was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if CONTRAST was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar Value limits can vary for different devices Value is a property of input connected to current window Changing the window input source might cause changes in this value refer to device definitions Command IMAGE PROP Command Type Multiviewer Scaler Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set the image size aspect ratio IMAGE PROP s P1 PAcce Get Get the image size aspec
7. For host command query For machine response Device address Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request Message closing character For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLF For machine messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 10 1 1 4 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device To enter press the Enter key is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual 10 1 1 5 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 10 1 1 6 Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in
8. Multiviewer Scaler Command Name Permission Transparency set SHOW OSD nd User PIG SHOW OSD Description Syntax Set the OSD display INFO menu item in OSD SHOW OSD P iic o Get the OSD display INFO menu item in OSD SHOW OSD fs ce Response Set Get pnnJ SHOW OSDIs P1 PAsr OK ce uF Parameters P1 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL Note that all 4 scalers have the same OSD display P2 On Off 0 Off 1 On Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if CMD NAME was set any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status was changed Notes Displays the OSD of the selected Scaler Command FCT MAC Command Type Ethernet Secret Command Name Permission Transparency C E Description Syntax Set MAC address FCT MAC sr mac_adares Cer Response fpnl FCT MAC se mac_addresdsr OK ce rl Parameters mac_address Unique MAC address Format XX XX XX XX XX XX where X is a hex digit Command FCT SN Command Type System mandatory Secret Command Name Permission Transparency we t O O Description Syntax Set serial number FCT SN se serial_ number cr Get Response Mn FCT SNfsr serial_numbeise OK cr r Parameters serial_number 11 decimal digits Notes For new products wit
9. NO Support 4 Projector to Inputs 3 4 Figure 38 The EDID Page Copying the Native Timing Audio EDID BITSTREAM Copy to W inputs W 1 Ps4 1920x1080p24 W 2 my_Pc 1280x720p60 3 Lap top 720x480i60 4 DVD 1024x768p85 Figure 38 shows how to select one of the default resolutions from the list and select one or more inputs To copy click the Copy button EDID management Audio EDID Read from Copy to W inputs Name KMR VSM 4x4HFS a 1 PS4 4a 2 Outputs Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080p24 Audio Channels 2 Channels 4 Dell U2410 Deep Color 8 bit 2 My PC 1280x1024 3D NO Support 1280x720p60 4K2K NO Support 2 Dell 1707FP 3 Lap top 1280x1024 Copy 720x480160 3 TV pos W 4 pvp 1280x1024 au 1024x768p85 4 Projector 1280x1024 Inputs 2 3 Figure 39 The EDID Page Copying the Default The EDID page displays the machine name selected resolution the audio channels and deep color support After clicking the Copy button the EDID page shows the copy EDID results EDID management AudioEDID BITSTREAM Read from Copy to inputs Default COPY EDID RESUL S a i 1 i Copy from output 4 Projector to input 3 Lap top at PS4 Outputs 1920x1080p24 Copy from output 4 Projector to input 4 DVD 1 Deli U2410 succinic E gt My_PC 200x102 1280x720p60 2 Dell 1707FP 1260x1024 Figure 40 The EDID Page The Copy EDID Results VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages 8 7
10. no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 10 1 1 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sender_id Message Device Long Response Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter Sender_id Command Param1 Param2 Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A Space ASCII 32 0x20 10 1 1 3 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alohameric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character
11. 2 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning Do not open the unit High voltages can cause electrical shock Servicing by qualified personnel only Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at htto www kramerelectronics com support recycling Overview The VSM 4x4HFS is a high performance 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler that allows switching between inputs via a clean video CUT frame to frame switching with no glitches The VSM 4x4HFS can perform as a matrix switcher a 2x2 video wall and also features dual and quad multi viewing options lt supports HDMI resolutions with deep color and up to 8 channels of audio and supports per port HDCP and EDID settings The VSM 4x
12. 3 IN3 4 IN4 Notes This command replaces all other routing commands Command VID RES Command Type Video Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set video resolution VID RES P1 P2 P3 P4 Get video resolution VID RES9 se P1 P2 P3 cal Response nnl vID RES se P1 P2 P3 P4 Parameters P1 stage 0 Input 1 Output Note that under SET stage 1 only P2 stage_id stage0 1 IN1 2 IN2 3 IN3 4 IN4 stage1 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL P3 is_native O Off 1 On P4 video resolutions see Section 10 2 1 Response triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Set Get was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if VID RES was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar Set command is only applicable for stage Output Set command with is_native ON sets native resolution on selected output resolution index sent 0 Device sends as answer actual VIC ID of native resolution Get command with is_native ON returns native resolution VIC with is_native OFF returns current resolution Command Name Permission Transparency se VMUTE Ensen ce VMUTE ends Description Syntax Set Set enable disable video Get video on output status VMUTE se P4 Response Set Get anl VMUTE se P1 P2 se OK ce 1r Parameters P1 output_id 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT
13. C 4 OUT D ALL P2 flag O disable free run 1 enable Command Name Permission Transparency Set NETDHCP Administrator OO co nerone eoue OOOO Description Syntax Set DHCP mode NET DHCP s P1 Get DHCP mode NET DHCPce Response Set pn NET DHCP se P1 se OK ce 1r Get nn NET DHCP se modd ce r Parameters P1 mode 0 Do not use DHCP Use the IP set by the factory or using the IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP If unavailable use IP as above Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP specify the device DNS name if available using the command NAME You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS 232 protocol port if available For proper settings consult your network administrator Command GA Command Type Communication Command Name Permission Transparency NET GATE Erase ooOOO Description Syntax Response Set nn NET GATE se P1 selOK ce uF Get nnl NET GATE se jo_ address Parameters P1 valid IP address xxx xxXx XXX XXX Notes A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet Be careful of security problems For proper settings consult your network administrator Command F Command Type Communication Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set device IP address NET
14. IN OOOO MENU Enter the OSD menu ESC EXIT the menu Select all the outputs RESET TO RESET TO PANEL 720P XGA LOCK Se ee was S O O OFF Disconnect a seleciedinu m Serana Select the audio source 1 to 4 Figure 14 Infrared Remote Control Panel Lock Lock unlock the front panel buttons 6 6 6 6 1 Using the IR Remote Control in the Dual Mode This section describes how to use the IR remote control transmitter in the DUAL operation mode Sections and 6 6 1 explain 6 6 2 the IR Remote functions in different ways for your convenience Using the Transmitter in the Dual Mode 1 When in the DUAL operation mode you can use the IR remote control transmitter shortcuts to perform additional actions Figure 15 shows the remote control with dual mode operation instructions Note that these instructions are further detailed in the following pages Select the DUAL operation POWER IDENTIFY INFO MUTE mode a PIP mode select the Cy OEA When in the DUAL mode MATRIX VID WALL DUALI QUAD toggle between POP PIP SED K a DF EA G aes mode b PIP window size l STO PIP mode Select the CaS PIP window position m PIP mode Select the PIP window position m Cox pa O 2 PIP mode select the PIP window size I WON PIP B a MAIN PIP window d Swap MAIN and PIP windows n PIP A select MAIN PIP window c POP A select LEFT RIGHT Nauta Nour Ss gt POP B sa LEFT RIGHT
15. TOP PIP B SWAP swap the MAIN and PIP images including the audio signal In QUAD Mode Set the input source for each QUAD VIDEO QUAD 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 VIDEO QUAD 2 IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 VIDEO QUAD 3 IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 VIDEO QUAD 4 IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 Select the AUDIO SOURCE IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 EXIT Exit the source mode Mode RECALL STORE Function The STORE RECALL setups are defined separately for each operation mode and include the switching status only which input to which output In MATRIX Mode In VIDEO WALL Mode In DUAL POP Mode In DUAL PIP Mode In QUAD Mode INPUT 1 to INPUT 4 OUTPUT A to OUTPUT D AUTO SYNC OFF STORE up to four input output setups and RECALL them NOW shows the current setup for all four outputs The stored setups for each memory are also shown FAV 1 to FAV 4 Use STORE to store the current setup to one of the four memories FAV 1 to FAV 4 Use RECALL to select a stored setup STORE up to four input setups and RECALL them NOW shows the current setup for the video wall The stored setups for each memory are also shown FAV 1 to FAV 4 STORE up to four input output setups and RECALL them NOW shows the current setup for the AL A left AR A right BL B left and BR B right outputs The stored setups for each memory are also shown FAV 1 to FAV 4 STORE up to four input output setups and RECALL them NOW shows the current setup for
16. Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 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 KRAMER E mail info kramerel com 07 2 s A gt O rath fo 3 2 Institute of gt EA Institute of Quality amp Control amp Quality amp Control C2 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 2900 300362 Rev 1 P N
17. and PIP images of B outputs RESET each parameter for all the outputs RESET ALL the PICTURE parameters to their default values In QUAD Mode EXIT OUTPUT RESOLUTION Function Set the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION and HUE separately for QUAD 1 QUAD 2 QUAD 3 and QUAD 4 RESET each parameter for all the QUADs RESET ALL the PICTURE parameters to their default values Exit the PICTURE menu Set the output resolution to NATIVE 480p 576p 720p50 720p60 1080p24 1080p50 1080p60 1024x768 1280x800 1280x1024 1366x768 1440x900 1600x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 or 1920x1200 Note NATIVE resolution is read from OUT A If the FW cannot detect the OUT A native resolution or if it is not supported the resolution defaults to 720p60 ASPECT RATIO Set to Full 4 3 16 9 or Best Fit BORDERS Available only for the DUAL and QUAD operation modes Set to Show all the borders Only Selected only the selected output or OFF If Show is selected a border around each image the selected output s border will appear thicker BORDER COLOR Select RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or GREY INPUT LABELS Set input labels to ON or OFF By default the label is set to Source 1 for input 1 Source 2 for input 2 and so on Note that the labels can be changed via the Web pages or RS 232 commands TPUT LABELS Set output labels to ON or OFF for MATRIX mode only BEZEL CORRECTION H BEZEL CORRECTION V BEZEL CORRECTION IDENTIF
18. example laptops and or Blu ray disk players to the HDMI INPUT connectors from INPUT 1 to INPUT 4 2 Connect the four HDMI OUTPUT connectors from OUTPUT A to OUTPUT D to up to four HDMI acceptors for example LCD displays and or projectors 3 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 4 If required connect n A PC via RS 232 see Section 6 3 The ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 Blu ra Blu ray y Disk Player Disk Player lt lt a Projector Display Figure 3 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS Presentation Switcher Scaler Operating in the Matrix Mode To select the inputs via the front panel buttons IR remote control transmitter 1 Select the Matrix operation mode 2 Press an output and then an input to switch to the selected output You can also switch several inputs and outputs using the TAKE button see Section 6 1 2 VSM 4x4HFS Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS 5 2 The Video Wall Mode The video wall mode lets you display the output on a set of four monitors projectors TV sets that are tiled together in a 2x2 setting to form one large display Each output shows one quarter of the image as shown in the example in Figure 4 In the video wall mode the audio of the selected input is routed to one of the outputs OUTPUT A top left OUTPUT B top right J g f dar l l l o LS E OUTPUT C bottom left OUTPUT D bottom right Figure 4 The V
19. on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized K
20. shopping malls and museums e Post production applications e Rental and staging e Security applications e Video wall scaling e Applications with multiple inputs and outputs e Applications where quick sleek seamless switching is required e Any application requiring 4 scalers in a single 1RU rack space 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 Go to http www kramerelectronics com support product downloads as i to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VSM 4x4HFS away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building 2
21. the AL A Main AR A PIP BL B Main and BR B PIP outputs The stored setups for each memory are also shown FAV 1 to FAV 4 STORE up to four input output setups and RECALL them NOW shows the current setup for each QUAD 1 to 4 The stored setups for each memory are also shown FAV 1 to FAV 4 Select the HDCP option for the HDMI input either ON the default or OFF Setting HDCP support to disabled OFF on the HDMI input allows the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required for example when working with a Mac computer Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the HDCP will follow the input or the output When FOLLOW INPUT is selected it changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output according to the HDCP of the input This option is recommended when the HDMI output is connected to a splitter switcher When FOLLOW OUTPUT is selected the scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected Turn the auto sync ENABLE or DISABLE When enabled this de activates the output after 2 minutes if no input is present This is useful for example when the output is connected to a projector and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input 6 3 Mode Function OSD SETTINGS POSITION Set the position of the OSD to LEFT TOP RIGHT TOP LEFT BOTTOM or RIGHT BOTTOM H OFFSET Shift the horizontal position of the OSD V OFFSET Shift th
22. to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure 10 Connect using a Intel R 2579V Gigabit Network Connection This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Network Monitor 3 Driver J QoS Packet Scheduler File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks ed Intemet Protocol Version 6 TCP Pw6 i Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP v4 i Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 10 Driver i Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder TCP IP version 6 The latest version of the intemet protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Figure 10 Local Area Connection Properties Window 4 Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 or Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 depending on the requirements of your IT system Click Properties The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 11 or Figure 12 VSM 4x4HFS Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS 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 Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the follow
23. 12 0E F 1 7B D0 Firmware Version 1 05 Choose File 2X G37 Ceres DHCP On IP Address 192 168 2 39 Subnet 255 255 0 0 Gateway 192 168 1 254 Figure 31 The Device Settings Page Ethernet Settings VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages o D 192 168 2 39 n Apps PA Google Translate I4 Kramer Electronics Kramer VSM 4x4HFS Controller Figure 32 The Device Settings Page IP Number Settings To access the information window click the g icon on the lower right side of the page INFO input 1 resolution input 2 resolution input 3 resolution input 4 resolution input 1 HDCP input 2 HDCP input 3 HDCP input 4 HDCP input 1 audio format input 2 audio format input 3 audio format input 4 audio format output mode NO SIGNAL NO SIGNAL NO SIGNAL NO SIGNAL OFF OFF OFF OFF NLPCM NLPCM NLPCM NLPCM Quad MODE Figure 33 The Device Settings Page the Information Window 8 3 3 Factory Reset Click the Factory reset button to reset the device Note that you will have to type the new IP into your URL after reset is complete about 10 seconds Figure 34 The Device Settings Page Factory Reset 8 4 The Output Settings Page The Output settings page lets you set the Mode Resolution Aspect Ratio and enable disable Auto Sync Off shows the Output Settings page for output 1 Output Settings Mode Resolution Aspect Ratio Auto Sync OFF Label HDCP fo
24. 2 Parameters P1 Output _id 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL P2 status O sink is not valid 1 sink is valid 2 sink amp good EDID are valid Response triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters new EDID etc are stable and valid Command HDCP MOD Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set Input Output HDCP mode HDCP MOD sr P1 P2 P3 Get Input Output HDCP mode HDCP MOD s P1 P2 Response Set Get nnI HDCP MOD s P7 P2 P3 Parameters P1 Stage 0 Input 1 Output P2 Stage_id stage0 1 IN1 2 IN2 3 IN3 4 IN4 stage1 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT B ALL P3 Mode stage0 0 Off 1 On stage1 2 Follow In 3 Follow Out Response triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP MOD was set any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status changed Set HDCP working mode on device input HDCP supported HDCP_ON default HDCP not supported HDCP OFF HDCP support changes following detected sink MIRROR OUTPUT Command Name Permission Transpar
25. 4HFS features e PixPerfect scaling technology Kramer s precision pixel mapping and high quality scaling technology e HDTV compatibility e HDCP compliance The HDCP High Definition Content Protection license agreement allows copy protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the HDMI outputs e 4 HDMI inputs and four scaled HDMI outputs e Selectable operation modes seamless matrix switcher video wall dual display Split PIP POP or quad display e Bezel correction options in the video wall mode e HDMI support for Deep Color Dolby Digital Plus DTS DTS HD LPCM 2CH 6CH 8CH AC3 e HDCP and EDID settings per port e VGA to WUXGA and 480i to 1080p Input resolution range e 480p to 1080p Output resolution range e Multiple aspect ratio selections full 4 3 16 9 and best fit e Built in ProcAmp color hue sharpness noise contrast and brightness e Front panel control operation mode TAKE button and menu buttons e 4 preset memory locations for each operation mode for quick access to common IN OUT configurations 3 1 e Front panel lockout e Non volatile memory saves final settings e Program mini USB connector for firmware upgrade Control your VSM 4x4HFS e Directly via the front panel push buttons e By RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter with OSD on screen display
26. 4x4HFS Bezel Correction Figure 7 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Dual Operation Mode O O ORA WWONND Figure 8 the VSM 4x4HFS QUAD Operation Mode Input Orientation Figure 9 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Quad Operation Mode Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Local Area Connection Properties Window Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window Internet Protocol Properties Window Infrared Remote Control Transmitter IR Remote Control Transmitter Dual Mode Shortcuts The Routing Page The Matrix Tab output Resolution The Matrix Tab Set the Output Resolution The Matrix Tab the Input Edit Window The Matrix Tab Type the new label The Matrix Tab View the Label The Matrix Tab Store a Configuration The Matrix Tab Recall a Configuration The Video Wall Tab The Video Wall Tab Bezel Correction The Dual Tab POP Mode The Dual Tab PIP Mode The Dual Tab PIP Position The Quad Tab The Device Settings Page The Device Settings Page Ethernet Settings The Device Settings Page IP Number Settings Th
27. 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 available from our Web site VSM 4x4HFS Installing in a Rack 5 5 1 5 1 1 Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS The VSM 4x4HFS is a four in one box device It can operate as a e Matrix switcher e Video wall e Dual switcher e Quad switcher You can select the different operation modes via front panel buttons the IR remote control transmitter the OSD menu or via the Web pages This section describes how to connect and operate the VSM 4x4HFS for operating in each of the four operation modes see Section 5 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VSM 4x4HFS After connecting your VSM 4x4HFS connect its power and then switch on the power to each device You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs connect only those that are required The Matrix Mode The VSM 4x4HFS matrix switcher mode is the default operation mode Any of the four inputs can be switched to any of the four outputs Switching is immediate and seamless Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Matrix Operation Mode To connect the VSM 4x4HFS in the MATRIX mode as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect up to four HDMI sources for
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29. Click to exit the main menu Connecting to the VSM 4x4HFS via RS 232 You can connect to the VSM 4x4HFS via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VSM 4x4HFS via RS 232 connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the product unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to 6 4 6 4 1 pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC Operating via Ethernet You can connect to the VSM 4x4HFS via Ethernet using either of the following methods e Directly to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 e Via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable see Section 6 4 2 Note If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6 speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VSM 4x4HFS directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VSM 4x4HFS with the factory configured default IP address After connecting the VSM 4x4HFS to the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center 2 Click Change Adapter Settings 3 Highlight the network adapter you want to use
30. H AC3 DTS Dolby Digital Plus DTS EXIT Exit the EDID mode SOURCE In MATRIX Mode Set the input source for each of the outputs From VIDEO OUT A to VIDEO OUT D select IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 or IN 4 for each In VIDEO WALL _ Select the video wall input source Mode In DUAL POP Select the input sources for the left and right sides of outputs A and the Mode left and right sides of outputs B VIDEO OUT A LEFT IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 VIDEO OUT A RIGHT IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 or IN 4 VIDEO OUT B LEFT IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 VIDEO OUT B RIGHT IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 or IN 4 Set the audio source for outputs A and outputs B left or right for each set AUDIO OUT A LEFT or RIGHT AUDIO OUT B LEFT or RIGHT In DUAL PIP Select the input sources for the MAIN and PIP sides of outputs A and the Mode MAIN and PIP sides of outputs B VIDEO OUT A MAIN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 or IN 4 VIDEO OUT A PIP IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 VIDEO OUT B MAIN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 or IN 4 VIDEO OUT B PIP IN 1 IN 2 IN3 or IN 4 Set the audio source for outputs A and outputs B MAIN or PIP for each set AUDIO OUT A MAIN or PIP AUDIO OUT B MAIN or PIP Set the PIP parameters for outputs A and outputs B separately PIP A SIZE SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE PIP A POSITION RIGHT TOP RIGHT BOTTOM LEFT BOTTOM or LEFT TOP PIP A SWAP swap the MAIN and PIP images including the audio signal PIP B SIZE SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE PIP B POSITION RIGHT TOP RIGHT BOTTOM LEFT BOTTOM or LEFT
31. IP sp P1 ce Get device IP address NET IP2 cx Response Set nn NET IP se jp_adaress se OK cr r Get nn NET IP sr jo_address Parameters P1 valid IP address xxx XXX XXX XXX Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Command Type Communication Command Name Permission Transparency Sets Je NET MAC End User Description Syntax Set f o OOO Get MAC address NET MAC cr Response lnnl NET MAC s mac_addres Parameters mac_address Unique MAC address Format XX XX XX XX XX XX where X is hex digit Command NET MASK Command Type Communication Command Name Permission Transparency NET MASK Facministator O NET MASK renduser oO O Description Syntax Set device subnet mask NET M ASK s0 net_mask Get device subnet mask NET MASK7 cal Response Set nn NET MASK se P1 slo Get lnn NET MASK se net_mask Parameters P1 valid IP address xxx xxX XXX XXX Response triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Command BRIGHTNESS Command Type Multiviewer Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set window brightness BRIGHTNESS s win_num value ce Get window brightness BRIGHTNESS4 s gt win_nury c Response pnj BRIGHTNESS s win_num valuelce Parameters win_num 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C
32. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler P N 2900 300362 Rev 1 mhr m VSM 4x4HFS Quick Start Guide Fo This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information m go to http bit ly k prod downloads to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box A The VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler A IR remote control transmitter with batteries A 4 Rubber feet A 1 Power cord A 1 Set of rack ears LA 1 Quick start guide Step 2 Install the VSM 4x4HFS To rack mount the machine attach both ear brackets to the machine by removing the three screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets or place the machine on a table Step 3 Connect one of the four operation modes Q Ee Ee Oo Oo 2 gt lt aul X z A top left z z O Lu gt C bottom left D bottom right To ao ie O A lt lt a Co Step 4 Connect the power A Connect AC power to the rear of the VSM 4x4HFS switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Step 5 Set operation parameters via OSD menu Enter the OSD menu via the MENU button on the front panel or the IR remote control transmitter Select a menu item and set parameters as required If yo
33. Off unlock 1 On lock Command Name Permission Transparency sete Description Syntax Sete Get Get saved preset list PRST LST cx Response nnk PRST LST s preset preset Parameters Preset 1 2 3 4 Command PRST ROL Command Name Permission Transparency Ger ee ee Description Syntax Get Response pnk PRST RCLs oresedce r Parameters preset 1 2 3 or 4 AOIG In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL Command PRST STO Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency fet E S E Description Syntax Store current connections volumes and modes in preset PRST STO se preset Response fpnl PRST STOs prese Parameters preset 1 2 3 or 4 Notes In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL Command PRST VID Command Name Permission Transparency see Description Syntax Se PRST VIDs preset oute PRST VID2se oreset Get video connections from saved preset Response nn PRST VID s preset in gt out pnl PRST VID s Joreset in gt 1 in gt 2 in gt 3 Parameters preset 1 2 3 or 4 in 1 IN1 2 IN2 3 IN3 4 IN4 5 OFF gt connection character between in and out parameters out 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D for all outputs No
34. P A Press AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 to select the Left Right audio source for A For PIP POP B AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 AUDIO 4 PIP B Press AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 to C C select the Main PIP audio source for B POP B Press AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 to select the Left Right audio source for B To perform various PIP mode operations make sure you are in the PIP mode VSM 4x4HFS Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS Press up down arrow to select the PIP window size Press the left right arrow to select the PIP window position Press the OK button to swap between main and PIP windows VSM 4x4HFS Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS Firmware Upgrade via USB You can upgrade the VSM 4x4HFS via the USB connector on the rear panel The latest firmware version can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at http Awww kramerelectronics com support downloads as To upgrade the firmware 1 Connect the VSM 4x4HFS USB connector to the PC via a USB cable while the power supply is disconnected 2 Connect the power supply and turn the VSM 4x4HFS on The PC automatically connects with the VSM 4x4HFS and a file folder opens on screen Same as would open when using a Memory stick 3 Copy the VSM 4X4HFS_vx xx BIN firmware and copy it onto the newly opened file folder 4 Disconnect the USB cable 5 Power the VSM 4x4HEFS off and then on to check if the firmware was updated 8 8 1 Using the Embedded Web Pages The Web pages let you control the V
35. Quad Outputs Res NATIVE inputs 480p 576p 720p50 Output 1 720p60 DVD Player 720p60 1080p24 NO SIGNAL 1080p50 1080p60 1024x768 Output 2 1280x800 Source 2 720p60 1280x1024 NO SIGNAL 1366x768 1440x900 1600x900 Output 3 1600x1200 Source 3 720p60 1680x1050 NO SIGNAL 1920x1200 NATIVE Output 4 Source 4 720p60 NO SIGNAL Figure 18 The Matrix Tab Set the Output Resolution 8 2 1 1 The Edit Input Window Click the edit icon to edit the input button This window lets you edit the input label Input 1 Source 1 Source 1 tal Figure 19 The Matrix Tab the Input Edit Window Type a label name for example DVD Player 8 2 1 2 1 Input 1 NO SIGNAL Input 1 Input 1 DVD Player E Figure 20 The Matrix Tab Type the new label Note that you need to Click the save button LJ to save the new Label The following message appears The page at 1927 168 1 39 says Are you Sure you want to Set the Label Name Click OK to save the label name Toggle the View g button to view the label in the Web pages 1 DVD Player NO SIGNAL Figure 21 The Matrix Tab View the Label Click x to exit the input editing window Storing and Recalling a Configuration Click the Store button to store a configuration VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages Figure 22 The Matrix Tab Store a Configuration 1 Select one of the four presets The configuration is sa
36. SM 4x4HFS Video Wall Operation Mode 5 2 1 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Video Wall Operation Mode To connect the video wall as illustrated in Figure 5 do the following 1 Connect an HDMI source for example a Blu ray disk player to the INPUT 1 connector you can connect up to four input connectors not shown in Figure 5 2 Connect the HDMI output connectors to the video wall screens Connect the OUTPUT A connector to the top left screen OUTPUT B connector to the top right screen OUTPUT C connector to the bottom left screen OUTPUT D connector to the bottom right screen 3 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 5 4 If required connect APC via RS 232 see Section 6 3 The ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 VSM 4x4HFS Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS VSM 4x4HFS INPUTS meee eei OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 A 8 c D ETHERNET PROG RS 232 a aa E se ebhe amp Dua P A B B OUTPUT B top right gt SN LZ OUTPUT C bottom left OUTPUT D bottom right Figure 5 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Video Wall Operation Mode 5 2 2 Operating in the Video Wall Mode To select the inputs via the front panel buttons IR remote control transmitter 1 Select the Video Wall operation mode 2 Press an input to switch to the output Rew VSM 4x4HFS Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS 5 2 3 Bezel Correction You can use bezel correction via the OUTPUT menu see Section 6 2 1 to make up for
37. SM 4x4HFS via the Ethernet The Web pages include all the OSD items and more and are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection Before attempting to connect e Perform the procedures in Section 6 4 e Ensure that your browser is supported The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported For Windows 7 and higher e Chrome version 35 e Internet Explorer version 10 e Firefox version 30 For Mac PC e Chrome version 35 For iOS e Chrome version 35 e Safari 7 For Android OS e Chrome version 35 Browsing the VSM 4x4HFS Web Pages To browse the VSM 4x4HFS Web pages 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Type the IP number of the device in the Address bar of your browser For example the default IP number I http 192 168 1 39 l The Routing first page loads There are six Web pages e The Routing page see Section 8 2 e The Device settings page See Section 8 3 e The Output settings page see Section 8 4 e The HDCP settings page see Section 8 5 e The EDID management page see Section 8 6 e The About page see Section 8 7 8 2 The Routing Page Figure 16 shows the Routing page that is also the first page that appears following the loading page The routing page includes a tab for each of the four operation modes Device settings Output settings HDCP settings Routing EDID management HE mai A vitor T EE ae About Outputs Res NATIVE Inputs 1 Output 1 2
38. Source 2 NO SIGNAI Source 3 NO SIGNAL 4 Source 4 NO SIGNAL VSM 4x4HFS 1 05 v 9 192 168 1 39 Figure 16 The Routing Page VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages 8 2 1 The Upload and Save buttons on the lower part of the screen let you upload a saved configuration and save a configuration The model name FW version and IP number appear on the lower left side The Routing page lets you route the input s to the outputs in each of the operation modes as follows for the e Matrix mode see Section 8 2 1 e Video Wall mode see Section 8 2 2 e Dual Mode see Section 8 2 3 e Quad mode see Section 8 2 4 The Matrix Tab Click the Matrix tab to display the Matrix mode window Routing JF Matrix Video Wall T Dual HH Quad Outputs Res Inputs Output 1 Source 1 720p60 NO SIGNAL Output 2 Source 2 720p60 NO SIGNAL Output 3 Source 3 72 0p60 NO SIGNAL Output 4 4 Source 4 720p60 NO SIGNAL Figure 17 The Matrix Tab output Resolution In the Matrix mode inputs 1 to 4 can be switched to any or all the outputs The Output buttons show the resolution and the input buttons show the signal type or NO SIGNAL in this example To switch an Input to an Output in the Matrix mode click an output and then click an input button to switch to that output Open the Res drop down box to select the output resolution VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages Routing E Matrix ae Video Wall T Dual H
39. UT button The selected output Illuminates 2 Press the OFF button The selected output is disconnected 6 1 1 3 Disconnecting all the Inputs from the Outputs 6 1 2 This feature is available for all operation modes except the video wall mode To disconnect all the inputs from the outputs 1 Press the ALL button 2 Press the OFF button All the inputs are disconnected from all the outputs The TAKE Button You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode When the VSM 4x4HFS operates in the At Once mode pressing an output input combination implements the action immediately In the Confirm mode the TAKE button must be pressed to activate the switch The At Once Mode In the At Once mode execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation However no protection is offered against changing an action in error The Confirm Mode In the Confirm mode e You can enter several actions and then confirm them by pressing the TAKE button to simultaneously activate the multiple switches e Every action requires user confirmation which protects against erroneous switching e Execution is delayed until the user confirms the action Note that if the TAKE button is not pressed within 60 seconds this action is aborted 6 1 2 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle from the At Once mode the TAKE button is not il
40. Y EXIT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 By default labels are set to Output1 Output 2 and so on Note that the labels can be changed via the Web pages or RS 232 commands In the Video Wall operation mode use bezel correction to compensate for the video wall monitor rims which create a non continuous image across the video wall Set to OFF or ON for the Video Wall operation mode only Set the horizontal bezel correction Note that output resolutions 480p and 576p do not support bezel correction Set the vertical bezel correction Note that output resolutions 480p and 576p do not support bezel correction Identify each input output as well as the audio source for DUAL and QUAD modes Exit the OUTPUT menu Set the output from which the EDID is read to input 1 OUT A OUT B OUT C OUT D Default or FILE Set the output from which the EDID is read to input 2 OUT A OUT B OUT C OUT D Default or FILE Set the output from which the EDID is read to input 3 OUT A OUT B OUT C OUT D Default or FILE Set the output from which the EDID is read to input 4 OUT A OUT B OUT C OUT D Default or FILE Note that EDID does not support 4k2k and 3D Mode Function The FILE option is set from the Web pages see Section 8 6 AUDIO EDID Set the audio format to LPCM 2CH accepts LPCM 2CH LPCM 6CH accepts LPCM 2CH 6CH LPCM 8CH accepts LPCM 2CH 6CH 8CH BITSTREAM accepts LPCM 2CH AC3 DTS or HD accepts LPCM 2CH 6CH 8C
41. and two B outputs PIP Mode select the inputs to switch to the MAIN and PIP images for each of the two dual groups two A outputs and two B outputs To select the images for group A POP PIP using the front panel buttons 1 Press OUTPUT A or OUTPUT B The selected button illuminates 2 Press an INPUT button from 1 to 4 to select the left main image on the output 3 Press an INPUT button from 1 to 4 to select the right PIP image on the output 6 1 1 1 6 1 1 2 To select the images for group B POP PIP using the front panel buttons 1 Press OUTPUT C or OUTPUT D The selected button illuminates 2 Press an INPUT button from 1 to 4 to select the left main image on the output 3 Press an INPUT button from 1 to 4 to select the right PIP image on the output The audio signal of the input selected first the left main image will be routed to the output QUAD Mode In the QUAD mode there are no input output switching operations since all the inputs appear on each output in a preset order Switching an Input to all Outputs This feature is available for all operation modes except the video wall mode To switch an input to all the outputs 1 Press the ALL button 2 Press an INPUT button to select the input to switch to all outputs The selected input is switched to all outputs Disconnecting an Input from an Output To disconnect an input from an output 1 Press the required OUTP
42. display two selected inputs that appear as side by side images identically In the same way both B outputs display two selected inputs that appear as side by side images identically DUAL PIP Select the 4x2 dual PIP operation mode both A outputs display two selected inputs that appear as one PIP image over a main screen image identically In the same way both B outputs display two selected inputs that appear as one PIP image over a main screen image identically QUAD Select the QUAD operation mode All four outputs show all the four input images each of which appears on one quarter of the screen EXIT Exit the MODE menu PICTURE Note that the PICTURE menu changes in accordance with the operation mode In MATRIX Mode Set the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION and HUE on all the outputs RESET ALL the PICTURE parameters to their default values In VIDEO WALL Set the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION and HUE separately Mode for OUT A OUT B OUT C and OUT D RESET each parameter for all the outputs RESET ALL the PICTURE parameters to their default values In DUAL POP Set the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION and HUE separately Mode for the LEFT and RIGHT images of the A outputs and the LEFT and RIGHT images of B outputs RESET each parameter for all the outputs RESET ALL the PICTURE parameters to their default values In DUAL PIP Set the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SATURATION and HUE separately Mode for the MAIN and PIP images of the A outputs and the MAIN
43. e Device Settings Page the Information Window The Device Settings Page Factory Reset The Output Settings Page Output 1 The HDCP Settings Page The EDID Page The EDID Page Copying the Native Timing The EDID Page Copying the Default The EDID Page The Copy EDID Results The About Page Loading a Configuration Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis 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 14 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers 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 GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler This product which incorporates HDMI technology is ideal for e Conference room presentations e Advertising applications
44. e Via the Ethernet with built in Web pages The VSM 4x4HES is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure with rack ears included and is fed from a 100 240 VAC universal switching power supply Defining the VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler This section defines the VSM 4x4HFS fr dao AIC A y o c J Ca i f wd l fi JIAO M IA Q 2 Q Q D OA STO A B c D Aut Ourput Winpow O D RESETTO PANEL ri ques MOD ces MENU XGA720P Lock 1 2 3 4 OFF TAKE MATRIX VIDEO WALL DUAL Quad RCL IDENTIFY o Enter 0O O sO O O O O O O O O OU LD 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher MultiSceler PB GG VSM 4x4HES O OO 00O amp Figure 1 VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler Front Panel Feature Function 1 IR LED Lights when the unit accepts IR remote commands IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter OUTPUT WINDOW In the MATRIX mode select the output to which the input is switched A B C or D Selector Buttons In the VIDEO WALL mode not used In the DUAL mode select one of the two DUAL windows A or B for DUAL A C or D for DUAL B see Section 5 3 In the QUAD mode not used 3 INPUT Selector Buttons Press to select an HDMI input from 1 to 4 to switch to the output 4 ALL Button Press ALL followed by an INPUT button to connect that input to all the outputs not available for the video wall mode 5 OFF Button Press after pressing an
45. e vertical position of the OSD VIDEO WALL OSD Set to SINGLE OUTPUT to have the OSD appear on one of the video wall outputs or set to All Outputs to have the OSD appear on all four outputs TRANSPARENCY Set the OSD background between 9 opaque and 0 transparent IDENT TIMEOUT Set the Identify label timeout period in seconds or set it to OFF so it will appear continuously MENU TIMEOUT Set the menu timeout period in seconds or set it to OFF so it will appear continuously INFO TIMEOUT Set the INFO display timeout period in seconds or set it to OFF so it will appear continuously NFO DISPLAY Set the display of information ON or OFF BRIEF INFO Set the display of brief information ON or OFF EXIT Click to exit this menu ETHERNET IP MODE Set to DHCP or STATIC STATIC SET Set to IP number NETmask or GATEway to change their numerals BYTE 1 to 4 Set the IP NET and GATE addresses via these 4 bytes By default IP 192 168 1 39 Gateway 192 168 1 254 and Netmask 255 255 255 0 RELINK Select to re link the system after setup EXIT Exit the Ethernet menu NOW Shows the link status and the current IP MASK and GATE addresses FACTORY DEFAULT Select NO or YES to reset to the factory default parameters including the Ethernet parameters INFORMATION Displays the IN OUT resolution the source DHCP source audio format OUT A native resolution OUT mode Ethernet MAC Firmware version and the Kramer LOGO EXIT s
46. ect the VSM 4x4HFS in the QUAD mode as illustrated in Figure 9 do the following 1 Connect an HDMI source to up to four inputs for example a Blu ray disk player to the INPUT 1 connector from 1 to 4 not shown in Figure 9 2 Connect the HDMI output connectors OUTPUT A OUTPUT B OUTPUT C and OUTPUT D to an HDMI acceptor for example to LCD displays Note that you do not have to connect all the outputs 3 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 9 4 If required connect APC via RS 232 see Section 6 3 The ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 All four inputs are displayed on each output VSM 4x4HFS Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS VSM 4x4HFS INPUTS Outputs 1 2 3 4 ETHERNET PROG RS 232 A 8 Cc D a amp 3 geet Dua pa A B 3 OUTPUT A OUTPUT B OUTPUT C OUTPUT D Figure 9 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Quad Operation Mode Note that in this example Only Selected is selected in the BORDER menu item see Section 6 2 1 to display only the border of the selected output VSM 4x4HFS Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS 6 Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS The VSM 4x4HFS can be controlled via The front panel buttons See Section 6 1 The OSD menu see Section 6 2 RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see Section 6 3 The ETHERNET see Section 6 4 via the Web Pages The infrared remote control transmitter
47. ency E Ce Description Syntax Get HDCP signal status HDCP STAT s stage stage_id Mode a Response Set Get pnI HDCP STAT s stage stage_id modelce r Parameters P1 Stage 0 Input 1 Output P2 Stage_id stage0 1 IN1 2 IN2 3 IN3 4 IN4 stage1 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT B ALL P3 Mode 0 Off 1 On Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP STAT was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status changed Command Name Permission Transparency sets fe Description Set E Get Get in out count INFO 10 cr Response pn INFO 10 se IN se inputs_count OUT seloutputs_countce r Parameters IN inputs_count 4 OUT outputs_count 4 Command Name Permission Transparency st fe Description Syntax So Get maximum preset count INFO PRST ce Response pnJ INFO PRST4se VID se oreset_video_count AUD se oreset_audio_countcr r Parameters preset_video_count 4 preset_audio_count 0 does not support audio preset Command LOCK FP Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Lock front panel LOCK FP s gt P cx Get front panel lock state LOCK FP4 ca Response lpn LOCK FP s P41 s OK ce l Parameters P1 lock_mode 0
48. g JF Matrix Hg Video Wall Bi Dual HH auaa Outputs resolution NATIVE Inputs Quad 1 Source 2 gt Quad 2 Source 2 K 1 DVD Player i NO SIGNAL TOn 3 Source3 NO SIGNAL Quad 3 Source 3 Quad 4 Source 4 4 Source4 NO SIGNAL Border OFF Figure 29 The Quad Tab The Device Settings Page The device Settings window in lets you upgrade the firmware and set the Ethernet parameters Device Settings Model VSM 4x4HFS MAC address 00 12 0E F 1 7B D0 Firmware Version 1 05 Choose File EX 037 CBee sere IP Address 192 168 1 39 Subnet 255 255 0 0 Gateway 192 168 1 254 Figure 30 The Device Settings Page 8 3 1 Upgrade the Firmware You can upgrade the firmware via the Device Settings page To do so 1 Choose the firmware file by clicking the Choose File 2 Select the firmware file and click open The file name appears in the Device Settings Web page 3 Click the Upgrade button 4 Click OK The flash memory is erased and then the file is uploaded Following reset make sure that the updated firmware version appears in the Device Settings Firmware version 8 3 2 Changing the Ethernet Settings You can change the Ethernet parameters by typing the changing and clicking the Set changes button Note that e When changing the IP number the change is immediate and the Web page reloads with the new IP number see Figure 32 Device Settings Model VSM 4x4HFS MAC address 00
49. h 14 digit serial numbers use only the last 11 digits 10 2 3 Error Codes Description No error Protocol syntax error 1st char isn t Command not available in command list Parameter is out of range Protocol busy UART ring buffer is overflow LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics doe
50. he data at that reference 6 1 3 2 Recalling an In Out Configuration To recall an input output configuration do the following Press the RCL button The RCL button lights Press the appropriate INPUT button the button corresponding to the setup If in the Confirm mode that setup configuration will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference 6 1 4 Front Panel Button Shortcuts This section defines several front panel button shortcuts Selecting an audio source press and hold for 3 seconds an output OUTPUT A to OUTPUT D to select the audio source Muting the audio output press and hold for 3 seconds the ALL button to toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output Resetting the machine press the MENU Button while plugging the power to reset the machine 6 2 Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VSM 4x4HFS via the OSD menu Press the e MENU button to enter the menu The default timeout is set to 10 seconds e ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings e Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu which is displayed on the video output On the OSD menu select EXIT to exit the menu 6 2 1 The OSD MENU Mode Function MATRIX Select the 4x4 matrix switcher mode VIDEO WALL Select the 2x2 video wall mode DUAL POP Select the 4x2 dual POP operation mode both A outputs
51. ing DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Figure 11 Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window You can get IPv6 settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IPv6 settings Obtain an IPv address automatically Use the following IPv address IPv address Subnet prefix length Obtain DNS server address automatically Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Figure 12 Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window VSM 4x4HFS Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS 31 6 4 2 6 4 3 6 Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 13 For TCP IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 255 excluding 192 168 1 39 that is provided by your IT department Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 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 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 n 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server
52. lect the Left Right audio source for B i 6 6 2 To perform various PIP mode operations 1 Make sure you are in the PIP mode 2 Select the PIP output m Press OUT A to select PIP A j Press OUT B to select PIP B k 3 Perform any of the following operations Press up down arrow to select the PIP window size I Press the left right arrow to select the PIP window position m Press the OK button to swap between main and PIP windows n Using the Transmitter in the Dual Mode 2 To use the DUAL mode Shortcuts POWER IDENTIFY INFO MUTE ooono0 MATRIX VID WALL DUAL QUAD 1 Press the DUAL Button to select the DUAL operation mode 2 Press the DUAL button again to select the PIP or POP mode To select the inputs to switch to the outputs For PIP POP A PIP A Press OUT A OUT B to select the Main PIP window for A POP A Press OUT A OUT B to select the Left Right window for A OUTA OUTB OUTC OUTD So O Press an input from IN 1 to IN 4 to switch to the output For PIP POP B VSM 4x4HFS Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS ih A Gore Gob PIP B Press OUT C OUT D to select O the Main PIP window for B POP B Press OUT C OUT D to select the Left Right window for B INI N2 N3 N4 Press an input from IN 1 to IN 4 to switch to the output To set the audio source For PIP POP A AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 AUDIO 4 PIPA Press AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 to select the Main PIP audio source for A PO
53. llows Contrast Brightness Saturation Hue Figure 35 The Output Settings Page Output 1 For each output you can set the output label the HDCP state as well as the Contrast Brightness Saturation and Hue Click the Reset All buttons to reset the output settings for all outputs 8 5 The HDCP Settings Page The HDCP settings page summarizes the HDCP data for the inputs and outputs and lets you change them HDCP settings Inputs Outputs follows Output A Output B INPUT OUTPUT Output C INPUT s OUTPUT Output D INPUT OUTPUT Figure 36 The HDCP Settings Page 8 6 The EDID Page The EDID page lets you copy a selected resolution or the default resolution to one or more selected inputs EDID management Read from Default Outputs 1 Dell U2410 1280x1024 2 Dell 1707FP 1280x1024 3 TV 1280x1024 4 Projector 1280x1024 Figure 37 The EDID Page Audio EDID BITSTREAM Copy to W inputs W1 Pps 1920x1080p24 2 My_PC 1280x720p60 3 Lap top 720x430160 W 4 ovo 1024x768p85 shows how to select a resolution from the list and select one or more inputs To copy click the Copy button EDID management Read from Default Outputs 1 Dell U2410 1280x1024 2 Dell 1707FP 1280x1024 3 TV 1280x1024 Name Resolution Audio Channels HTC Projector 1024x 768 2 Channels Deep Color 12 bit 3D 4K2K NO Support
54. luminated to the Confirm mode the TAKE button lights Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button lights 2 Press the 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 lights 6 1 2 2 Confirming a Switching Action To confirm a switching action in the Confirm mode 1 Press an output input combination The TAKE button flashes 2 Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action The TAKE button lights To confirm several switching actions in the Confirm mode 1 Press each OUTPUT INPUT combination in sequence The TAKE button flashes 2 Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm all the actions The TAKE button lights 6 1 3 Storing Recalling In Out Configurations You can store and recall up to four input output configuration setups per operation mode via the four INPUT buttons The stored setups are saved in the non volatile memory Note that you can also store and recall a setup via the OSD menu see Section 6 2 1 and the Web pages see Section 7 6 1 3 1 Storing an Input Output Configuration To store the current status in memory do the following 1 Press the STO button The STO button lights Press one of the INPUT buttons this will be the setup in which the current status is stored If in the Confirm mode press the blinking TAKE button to confirm the action The memory stores t
55. n Resolution CE 1280x720p29 720p29 56 1920x1080p30 1080p30 25 1280x720p30 720p30 57 1920x1080i50 1080i50 1280x720p50 720p50 oT oeap5o ese ar sera genso s0 rezone a rzanereopsocvt st 5000p 1055 10 2 2 The Commands Command BUILD DATE Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Get Description Read device build date BUILD DATEca K Oe Response nn BUILD DATE s gt datdse timdcr ur 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 Permission Transparency Deet a rr Se Description Syntax Reset device to factory default Response lpnl FACTORY s OK ce r Notes This command deletes all user data from the device The deletion can take some time Command HELP Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency a a co ee e OOO Syntax St a e command list 2 options 1 HELP cr Response 1 Multi line lnn Device available protocol 3000 commands ce elcommandyselcommand ce r Command MODEL Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Ea ee E Qet MODEL End User Description Syntax Set a Get device model MODEL ce Response lpnl MODEL se VSM 4x4HF Parameters model_name String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars
56. ns 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 3 1 Defining the VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler 4 Installing in a Rack 5 Connecting and Operating the VSM 4x4HFS 5 1 The Matrix Mode 5 2 The Video Wall Mode 5 3 The Dual Mode 5 4 The QUAD Mode 6 Controlling the VSM 4x4HFS 6 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 6 2 Using the OSD Menu 6 3 Connecting to the VSM 4x4HFS via RS 232 6 4 Operating via Ethernet 6 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 6 6 Using the IR Remote Control in the Dual Mode 7 Firmware Upgrade via USB 8 Using the Embedded Web Pages 8 1 Browsing the VSM 4x4HFS Web Pages 8 2 The Routing Page 8 3 The Device Settings Page 8 4 The Output Settings Page 8 5 The HDCP Settings Page 8 6 The EDID Page 8 7 The About Page 8 8 Save or Upload a Configuration 9 Technical Specifications 9 1 Default Communication Parameters 9 2 Table of Supported Input Resolutions 9 3 Table of Supported Output Resolutions 10 The VSM 4x4HFS RS 232 Communication Protocol 10 1 Protocol 3000 10 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Detailed Commands Figures Figure 1 VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VSM 4x4HFS 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 4 The VSM 4x4HFS Video Wall Operation Mode Figure 5 Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Video Wall Operation Mode Figure 6 VSM
57. nt temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 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 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws 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 In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e
58. on see and set the output resolution shows the POP mode OO video Wall Bi Dual HH auaa resolution NATIVE A Right B Right Input 1 Input 2 Input 2 NO SIGNAL rT a Input 2 NO SIGNAL Input 3 NO SIGNAL Input 4 Border Show NO SIGNAL Figure 26 The Dual Tab POP Mode shows the PIP mode Routing HE Matrix OO video Wall HE Dual HH Quad Outputs resolution NATIVE AM BM Input 1 rg A i Input 2 NO SIGNAL Input 3 NO SIGNAL Input 4 NO SIGNAL Border OFF PIP position PIP position POP Figure 27 The Dual Tab PIP Mode 8 2 3 1 8 2 4 In the PIP mode you can set the PIP position for the A and B outputs AM AM Input 1 Input 1 AP AP Input 2 Input 2 OFF PIP position Border OFF PIP position AM AM AP Border OFF PIP position Border OFF PIP position Figure 28 The Dual Tab PIP Position Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output e For PIP select the MAIN or PIP on the A or B outputs e For POP select the Left or Right on the A or B outputs Click an input button to switch to the output The Quad Mode Click the Quad tab to display the Quad mode Click one of the four input buttons to switch an input to each output You can edit the input label see Section 8 2 1 1 store and recall a Quad configuration see Section 8 2 1 2 set the borders and set the output resolution VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages 8 3 Routin
59. output button to disconnect the selected output from the inputs To disconnect all the outputs press ALL followed by OFF TAKE Button Press to toggle between the Confirm mode when in the Confirm mode the TAKE button lights and the At Once mode When in TAKE mode front panel buttons actions are implemented after pressing the TAKE button see Section 6 1 2 MODE Press to operate the system as a matrix switcher see Section 5 1 Buttons Press to operate as a 2x2 video wall see Section 5 2 Press to operate as a 4x2 switcher with PIP capabilities see Section 5 3 Press to display all four inputs on each of the outputs see Section 5 4 1 3 1 3 N a N O STO Button Press to store a configuration see Section 6 1 3 12 RCL Button Press to recall a configuration see Section 6 1 3 IDENTIFY Button Press to indicate on each output which input is displayed on the output The display time is set via the OSD menu see Section 6 2 1 14 MENU Press to access the OSD menu exit the OSD menu and when in the OSD menu move to the previous level in the OSD screen see Section 6 1 2 Navigation ENTER Press to access sub menu items and select from several settings see Section 6 1 2 Buttons Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions When not within the OSD menu mode press to reduce volume for embedded HDMI inputs this does not affect the embedded output Press to move up the menu list values see Section 6 1 2
60. ramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DIS
61. s not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Who is Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based
62. see Section 6 5 6 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VSM 4x4HFS includes the following front panel buttons Input selector buttons for selecting the required INPUT HDMI 1 to 4 and OUTPUT WINDOW selector buttons A to D ALL to connect a selected input to all the outputs and OFF to disconnect a selected output from the inputs buttons MODE buttons MATRIX VIDEO WALL DUAL and QUAD STO and RCL buttons A TAKE button An IDENTIFY button to identify the inputs connected to the outputs MENU ENTER and up down left and right arrow buttons to for the OSD menu RESET TO XGA 720p and PANEL LOCK buttons 6 1 1 Switching Inputs to Outputs The switching procedures are different for each of the four operation modes Note that incomplete operations on the VSM 4x4HFS timeout after 15 seconds Matrix Mode To switch an input to an output in the Matrix mode 1 Press the required OUTPUT WINDOW button The selected button illuminates 2 Press an INPUT button to select the input to switch to the output You can also switch several inputs and outputs using the TAKE button see Section 6 1 2 Video Wall Mode To switch an input to the output press an input button from 1 to 4 The selected image appears on the video wall The audio input signal is routed to one of the four displays Dual Mode POP Mode select the inputs to switch to the LEFT and RIGHT images for each of the two dual groups two A outputs
63. t ratio IMAGE PROP fs P ce Response Set Get nnJ IMAGE PROP s P7 P2 seJOK ce 1r Parameters P1 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL Note all 4 scalers have the same aspect ratio P2 1 Full 2 Best Fit 3 Panscan 4 3 4 letterbox 16 9 Response triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if CMD NAME was set any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status was changed Sets the image properties of the selected scaler Command SCLR AS Command Type Multiviewer Scaler Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set auto sync features auto sync off SCLR AS s P7 PA ce Get auto sync features auto sync off SCLR ASAs P Aca Response Set Get nnl SCLR AS s P7 Ps OK ce v Parameters P1 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL Note that all 4 scalers have the same auto sync off status P2 On Off 0 Off 1 On Response triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if CMD NAME was set any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the auto sync features for the selected scaler Command SHOW OSD Command Type
64. tes In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL Examples Store current audio and video connections g volumes and modes to preset 4 een Alex PRSES Aler us Recall audio and video connections from z PRST RCL 3lce PRST RCL 3 ce 1 preset 3 Show source of video output 2 from preset 3 PRST VID 3 2fcr PRST VID 3 4 gt 2fcr url Command SIGNAL Command Name Permission Transparency sts fe Description Syntax Sete Get Get input signal lock status SIGN ALY seP1 Response nnJ SIGNALJ se inp_id status Parameters Inp_id Input number 1 IN1 2 IN2 3 IN3 4 IN4 ALL status O signal is not valid 1 signal is valid Response triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received e Response is sent after every change in input signal status ON to OFF or OFF to ON Command ROUTE Command Type Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set layer routing ROUTE P1 P2 P3 Get layer routing ROUTE sr P1 P2 Response nn ROUTE se P1 P2 P3 Parameters P1 layer 0 Video 1 Audio for DUAL and QUAD modes only P2 dest 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D ALL P3 src 1 IN1 2 IN2 3 IN3 4 IN4 5 OFF not for audio DUAL mode audio P2 dest 1 OUT A 2 OUT B 3 OUT C 4 OUT D P3 src for DUAL A 1 IN1 2 IN2 for DUAL B
65. the rims around the displays used for creating the video wall thus creating one smooth picture In the example in Figure 6 the top photo shows the video wall before bezel connection and the lower photo shows the corrected image on the video wall Figure 6 VSM 4x4HFS Bezel Correction 5 3 5 3 1 The Dual Mode In the Dual operation mode the VSM 4x4HFS is set as a 4x2 switcher with picture in picture capabilities that outputs two identical A outputs and two identical B outputs see Figure 7 The dual outputs display any two selected input signals together on one screen The OSD IR remote control transmitter Web pages lets you set the DUAL mode to the POP side by side or PIP picture in picture mode Connecting the VSM 4x4HFS in the Dual Operation Mode To connect in the Dual mode as illustrated in Figure 7 do the following 1 Connect an HDMI source for example a Blu ray disk player to the INPUT 1 connector from 1 to 4 not shown in Figure 7 2 Connect the HDMI output connectors as follows Connect the 8 DUAL A connector to an HDMI acceptor for example an LCD display 7 DUAL A connector to an HDMI acceptor for example an LCD display DUAL B connector to an HDMI acceptor for example an LCD display 7 DUAL B connector to an HDMI acceptor for example an LCD display Note that you do not have to connect all the outputs 3 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 7 4 Setup the system see Section 5 3
66. the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain 10 1 1 7 Maximum String Length 64 characters Command BUILD DATE FACTORY HELP MODEL PROT VER RESET SN VERSION DISPLAY HDCP MOD HDCP MOD HDCP STAT INFO IO INFO PRST LOCK FP LOCK FP PRST LST PRST RCL PRST STO PRST VID PRST VID SIGNAL ROUTE ROUTE VID RES VID RES VMUTE VMUTE NET DHCP NET DHCP NET GATE NET GATE NET IP NET IP NET MAC NET MASK NET MASK BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CONTRAST 10 1 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Short Form Description T Protocol handshaking O T Read device build date Reset to factory default configuration tist of commands Read device model Read device protocol version ee Of Read device firmware version Getoutput HPD status Setinputouiputresouion O J Get inputoutput resolution ___ ft W ea AE E E ee IMAGE PROP Command Short Form Description IMAGE PROP SCLR AS SCLR AS SHOW OSD FCT MAC FCT SN 10 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Detailed Commands SHOW OSD AS Se This section describes the video resolutions key see Section 10 2 1 and the detailed commands list see Section 10 2 2 The table in Section 10 2 3 describes the error codes 10 2 1 The Resolutions key Resolution Native for output Resolutio
67. u cannot see any images verify that the display TV or projector is in good working order and is connected to the VSM 4x4HFS If you still do not see an image press and hold the RESET TO XGA 720P button for about 4 seconds to reset the outputs to XGA or 720p resolution Step 6 Operate via the front panel buttons and via the IR Remote Embedded Web Page Kramer VSM 4x4HFS Controller Routing POWER IDENTIFY INFO MUTE Device settings Output settings HDCP settings EDID management About RS 232 and Ethernet 115 200 9 2 2 9 2 E 3 3 le 3 i gz a E 2 2 2 2 Es EJ plg a a 15 i Q 3 AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 AUDIO 4 ASCII Example Route the video from the HDMI2 input to the HDMI1 ROUTE 0 1 2 lt cr gt Q g S v E 5 z f d 3 amp e m 2 gt 2 To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to Menu gt Factory gt RESET gt Change the option to YES and press Enter 92 168 1 39 55 255 255 0 192 168 1 254 Not supported N Subnet mask 255 255 2550 ooo Detaut gateway 192 168 1258 SSCS mepes Norsun SSCS mamm UDP Pons 6 Go to Menu gt FACTORY DEFAULT gt Change the option to YES and press Enter P3000 Use FACTORY command Front panel buttons Press the MENU Button while plugging the power to reset the machine Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructio
68. ved 2 Click the x icon to exit the preset window Click the Recall button to recall a configuration Figure 23 The Matrix Tab Recall a Configuration 1 Select one of the four presets The configuration is uploaded 2 Click the x icon to exit the preset window VSM 4x4HFS Using the Embedded Web Pages 8 2 2 The Video Wall Tab Click the Video Wall tab to display the Video Wall mode window Routing OO viann well 4E moe p viesai T om ome Outputs resolution NATIVE Output B Source 2 NO SIGNAL Source 3 NO SIGNAL Source 4 NO SIGNAL 2 f a i Bezel correction ON OFF Figure 24 The Video Wall Tab The video wall tab displays four outputs in a video wall display Click one of the four input buttons to switch an input to the video wall You can edit the input label see store and recall a video wall configuration see and set the output resolution 8 2 2 1 Bezel Correction Set the horizontal and vertical bezel correction see via the video Wall tab Bezel correction ON OFF Figure 25 The Video Wall Tab Bezel Correction 8 2 3 The Dual Tab Set the mode button to POP or PIP display either the POP or the PIP setup modes Click an output button appear as windows and then one of the four input buttons to switch an input to that output see You can set the borders show only selected off edit the input label see store and recall a dual configurati
69. window e NES eS window f OUT A select PIP A j OUT B select PIP B k SIA al Select ad video source AUDIO 1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 AUDIO 4 Cy CQ Select PIP B POP B NW audio source i RESET TO RESET TO PANEL LOCK Ser ie che Select PIP A POP A audio source audio source h DAA bh Figure 15 IR Remote Control Transmitter Dual Mode Shortcuts Note that the letters that appear in brackets in the following pages refer to the same letters that appear in brackets in Figure 15 To use the DUAL mode Shortcuts 1 Press the DUAL button to select the DUAL operation button a 2 Press the DUAL button again to select the PIP or POP mode b To select the inputs to switch to the outputs 1 Select an output PIP A press OUT A OUT B to select the Main PIP window for A c PIP B press OUT B OUT C to select the Main PIP window for B d POP A press OUT A OUT B to select the Left Right window for A e POP B press OUT C OUT D to select the Left Right window for B f 2 Select the input to switch to the output Press one of the inputs IN 1 to IN 4 to switch to the selected output 9 To set the audio source e PIP A press AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 to select the Main PIP audio source for A h e PIP B press the AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 to select the Main PIP audio source for B i e POP A press AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 to select the Left Right audio source for A h e POP B press the AUDIO 3 AUDIO 4 to se
70. www kramerelectronics com 9 1 Default Communication Parameters RS 232 i C Example Route the video from the HDMI2 input to the HDMI1 ROUTE 0 1 2 lt cr gt output port in the Matrix mode Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to Menu gt Factory gt RESET gt Change the option to YES and press Enter Full Factory Reset OSD Go to Menu gt FACTORY DEFAULT gt Change the option to YES and press Enter P3000 Use FACTORY command Front panel buttons Press the MENU Button while plugging the power to reset the machine 9 2 Table of Supported Input Resolutions Resolution Resolution Resolution 720x480i59 480159 1280x720p60 720p60 800x600p72 1920x1080p50 1080p50 800x600p75 1920x1080i59 1080159 800x600p85 1920x1080i60 1080i60 1024x768p60 1920x1080p59 1080p59 1024x768p70 1920x1080p60 1080p60 9 3 Table of Supported Output Resolutions Resolution Resolution Resolution 480p 1080p60 1600x900 ooa ee S 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 1 1 The VSM 4x4HFS RS 232 Communication Protocol The VSM 4x4HFS can be operated using serial commands from a PC remote controller or touch screen The unit communicates using the default Kramer Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 e Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax see section 10 1 1 e Kramer Protocol 3000 commands see section 10 1 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax Protocol 3000 communicates at a data rate of 115200 baud

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