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1. Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity o cnca Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 4 2 6 4 3 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 41HDCP to the Ethernet port ona network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Configuring the Ethernet Port To configure the Ethernet port download the K UPLOAD Ethernet configuration software Extract the file to a folder and create a shortcut on your desktop to the file Follow these
2. nn NET GATE sr ip_address se OK cr uF Parameters ip_address format xxx xxx xxx xxx Notes Network gateway allows connecting to the device via another network and maybe over Internet Be careful of security problems For proper settings consult your network administrator ar Protocol Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NET GATE NTGT Ethernet Get Gateway IP Syntax NET GATE Ice Response Inni NET GATE se jo_address ce ur Parameters ip_address format XXX XXX XXX XXX Notes Network gateway allowed connecting to device via another network and maybe over Internet Be careful of security problems Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NET IP NTIP Ethernet Administrator Set device IP address Syntax NET IP se ip_address ce Response Inni NET IP se ip_address se OK ce uF Parameters ip_address format XXX XXX XXX XXX Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission Syntax NET IP cr Response lnni NET IP se ip_address Parameters ip_address format xxx xxx xxx xxx where x is decimal digit Command Short Cmd Command Type Permission Name
3. 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 does 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 Whois 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 lab
4. Acquiring Changing the EDID You can work with the default EDID or acquire or change an EDID via the connected output Use the EDID button to acquire the output EDID information To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display 1 Connect the power supply 2 Connect the new output display device The EDID button blinks 3 Press the EDID button The INPUT buttons blink in sequence until the EDID is acquired Resetting the Default EDID To reset the default EDID disconnect the output and repeat the steps in Section 6 2 1 Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the INPUT SELECTOR button Using the contact closure remote control you can select the DVI input To do so momentarily connect the required input pin IN 1 IN2 IN 3 or IN 4 on the REMOTE terminal block connector to the GND Ground pin as Figure 4 illustrates DO NOT connect more than one PIN to the GND PIN at the same time REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE 1234G 1234G 1234G 1234G Ey LEE To select IN 1 To select IN 2 To select IN 3 To select IN 4 temporarily temporarily temporarily temporarily connect the 1 PIN connect the 2 PIN connect the 3 PIN connect the 4 PIN to the G PIN to the G PIN to the G PIN to the G PIN Figure 4 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 4 6 4 1 VS 41HDCP Operating the
5. Protocol 3000 Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission Ho Common mandatory Protocol handshaking Syntax CR esponse Inni sp OK cr LF Parameters Notes Use to validate protocol 3000 connection and to get machine number Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission BUILD DATE _ Common mandatory Read device build date Syntax BUILD DATE cx Response nn BUILD DATE s date se timece 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 O and ame O d O and pe Pe O MODEL Common mandatory End User Read device model MODEL Ice nn MODEL sr model namdcr LE model_name String of printable ASCII chars up to 19 chars Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission SN Common mandatory Reset device serial number Syntax SNAce Response lnni SN se serial numberecr LF Parameters serial_number 11 decimal digits Assign by Kramer factory Notes For new products with 14 digits serial we kept only the last 11 Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission VERSION __ Gommon mandatory Reset device serial number Syntax VERSION ce Response Inni VERSION sejfirmware_version Parameters firmwa
6. a maximum data rate of up to 6 75Gbps and is suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions It equalizes the signal and switches one of the four inputs to a single DVI output In particular the VS 41HDCP features HDCP High Definition Digital Content Protection compliance and HDTV compatibility Four input selector buttons A MUTE button to disconnect the output and a PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel A USB connector for setup and programming EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing an intelligent EDID handling amp processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for DVI systems Compact size Two units can be rack mounted side by side in a 1U rack space with the optional Kramer RK 1 rack kit Control the VS 41HDCP using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands using Kramer 2000 and 3000 Protocols transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter The ETHERNET Remote control contact closure 4 Defining the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher INPUT SELECTOR MUTE 1 2 3 EDID PANELLOCK h 4x1 DVI Switcher VS 41HDCP Figure 1 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Front Panel Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The yellow L
7. e Select an input to switch to the output by clicking an input selector button e Acquire the EDID see Section 6 1 e Click the Lock button to lock or unlock the front panel e Click the Mute button to mute the audio signal VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 6 2 The CONFIGURATIONS Page The Configurations page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others see Figure 13 Fields with a white background are editable fields with a blue background are read only To change the configuration definitions Click CONFIGURATIONS The Configurations Web page appears 2 Modify the values as required 3 Click the blue Submit button to apply changes or Cancel to abandon them A confirmation window appears asking if you are sure you want to change the network settings 4 Click Yes A window appears informing you that the configuration has been successfully changed 5 Click OK 6 Ifthe IP address has been changed close your browser and reload the Web page using the new IP address VS 41HDCP 4x1 DYI Switcher PANEL Name KRAMER_0000 CONFIGURATIONS Ri Model VS41HDCP oo Serial Number booo Firmware version oo 09 00 3204 C MAC Address fifi IP Address 192 168 001 039 DHCP F Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Figure 13 Configurations Page VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 7 Firmware Upgrade For instructions on upgrading the firmware see the K UPLOAD guid
8. except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes NOTE 25 For units which detect the validity of the video inputs Instruction 16 will be sent whenever the unit detects a change in the state of an input in real time For example if input 3 is detected as invalid the unit will send the HEX codes 10 83 84 81 If input 7 is detected as valid then the unit will send HEX codes 10 87 85 81 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis 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
9. not click Exit VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 5 6 6 VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 15 Operating the VS 41HDCP Using a Web Browser The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the VS 41HDCP using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection Before attempting to connect e Perform the procedures in Section 6 4 e Ensure that the Java software is installed and functioning correctly on your computer If not download it from www java com e Ensure that your browser is supported Microsoft IE V6 0 and higher Google Chrome Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java is installed and running correctly browse to http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 9 or failure message amp Your Java is working Java Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 9 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser Log On to the VS 41HDCP Web Pages To log on to VS 41HDCP Web pages 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Type the unit s IP number in the Address bar of your browser Oo le http 192 168 1 39 v The Loading page appears Kramer Electronics L
10. pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC VS 41HDCP Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 6 6 1 Operating the VS 41HDCP This section describes how to e Operate the PC and DVD modes see Section Section 6 1 e Acquire the EDID see Section 6 2 e Control the machine via the REMOTE terminal block connector see Section 6 3 e Control the machine via the ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 e Control the machine via the Web pages see Section 6 5 The PC and DVD Modes The VS 41HDCP has two operation modes that are specific per input the PC mode which is the factory default and the DVD mode The PC mode is used when connecting a computer or several computers to one or more of the inputs The DVD mode is used when connecting a DVD or several DVDs to the inputs The PC mode and the DVD mode can be applied to a single input or to several inputs For example if you want to connect a computer to INPUT 1 another computer to INPUT 2 and DVD machines to INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 set INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 to the PC mode and INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 to the DVD mode To set the inputs to either the PC or DVD mode do the following 1 Turn off the POWER 2 Press the PANEL LOCK button while turning the POWER on again 3 Keep pressing and holding the PANEL LOCK button for a few seconds and then release it The LOCK button blinks If an input button illuminates this indicates that that input is set to the DVD m
11. will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec Sdec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 c3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above
12. 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 4 Defining the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 1 Connecting to the VS 41HDCP via RS 232 6 Operating the VS 41HDCP 6 1 The PC and DVD Modes 6 2 Setting the EDID 6 3 Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 6 4 Controlling the VS 41HDCP via the ETHERNET Port 6 5 Operating the VS 41HDCP Using a Web Browser 6 6 Log On to the VS 41HDCP Web Pages 7 Firmware Upgrade 8 Technical Specifications 8 1 Default Communication Parameters 9 Default EDID 10 Kramer Protocol 10 1 Switching Protocols 10 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 10 3 Syntax Figures Figure 1 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Figure 4 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 6 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 7 The Main Screen Figure 8 Device Properties Screen Figure 9 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 10 The Loading Page Figure 11 First Time Security Warning Figure 12 VS 41HDCP Switching Matrix Page Figure 13 Configurations Page ODAND A RP WNND 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 the video audio presentation and broad
13. 32 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the machine and controller is used The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Note Compatibility with Kramer s Protocol 2000 does not mean that a machine uses all of the commands below Each machine uses a sub set of Protocol 2000 according to its needs Syntax MSB LSB 1st Byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 1st Byte Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 Sends information to the switchers from the PC 1 Sends information to the PC from the switcher N5 NO INSTRUCTION The 6 bit INSTRUCTION defines the function performed by the switcher s If a function is performed using the machine s keyboard these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value set in N5 NO 2nd Byte Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the 7 bit INPUT is set as the input number to be switched If switching is done using the machine s front panel these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd Byte Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching i e instruction codes 1 and 2 the 7 bit OUTPUT is set as the output number to be switched If swit
14. CHINE 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software 2 Request second suffix version 3 Request third suffix 4 audio software 10 Request first prefix version 11 Request second prefix 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input O error 9 i e OUTPUT byte 4 1 invalid instruction or OUTPUT byte 5 2 out of range this byte is set as the 3 machine busy input 4 invalid input 5 valid input 6 RX buffer overflow 1 3 25 16 19 12 Request third prefix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bidirectional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher
15. Cmd Command Type Permission Name Syntax NET DHCP se mode Response Inn NET DHCP Parameters mode 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP If unavailable use IP as above Connection of Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks To allow connecting if randomly assigned IP by DHCP Give the device DNS name if available by the command NAME It possible to get assigned IP also by direct connection to USB or RS 232 protocol port if available For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NET DHCP NTDH Ethernet Get DHCP mode Syntax NET DHCP cx Response nn NET DHCP se mode ER LF Parameters mode 0 Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 Try to use DHCP If unavailable use IP as above Connection of Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks To allow connecting if randomly assigned IP by DHCP Give the device DNS name if available by the command NAME It possible to get assigned IP also by direct connection to USB or RS 232 protocol port if available Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NET GATE NTGT Ethernet Administrator Set Gateway IP Syntax NET GATE s jo_address Response
16. ED lights when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter ON LED Lights when receiving power MUTE Button Press to toggle disconnecting the output INPUT SELECTOR Press an INPUT button to select that input from 1 to 4 Buttons 5 EDID Button Press to acquire the EDID This button illuminates when configuring the EDID 6 PANEL LOCK Button Press to toggle disengaging the front panel buttons INPUT 1 INPUT 3 REMOTE 1234G ETHERNET 5V DC Gz Gz INPUT 2 INPUT 4 OUTPUT SETUP PROG Figure 2 VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function INPUT DVI Connectors Connect to the DVI sources from 1 to 4 2 REMOTE Terminal Block Connect to a contact closure switch see Section 6 1 Connectors OUTPUT DVI Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller SETUP PROG USB Connector Connect to a computer for firmware upgrade PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see Section 7 or release for Normal the factory default ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Ethernet Controller 38 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering the unit VS 41HDCP Defining the VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Always switch off the power to each device before con
17. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher P N 2900 000522 Rev 3 VS 41HDCP Quick Start Guide This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box d VS 41HDCP 4X1 DVI Switcher g 1 Quick Start sheet g 1 Power cord Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote 4 Rubber feet Control Transmitter with batteries and user manual Step 2 Install the VS 41HDCP Mount the VS 41HDCP in a rack using the included rack ears or attach the rubber feet and place on a table Step 3 Connect the inputs and outputs ETHERNET sv0C 5 E B Computer Display Controller Step 4 Connect the power Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the VS 41HDCP and plug the adapter into the mains electricity Step 5 Operate the VS 41HDCP Acquire an EDID 1 Connect the power supply 2 Connect the new output display 3 Press the EDID button 4 Wait for the input buttons to stop flashing in sequence To acquire the default EDID skip step 2 above Operate using the front panel buttons or via the RS 232 remote control contact closure and IR remote control Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions
18. LF in gt 1 in gt 2 Parameters in input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters out Output number or for all outputs Name ETH PORT ETHP Ethernet Administrator Change protocol Ethernet port Syntax ETH PORT se protocol port Response lnn ETH PORT se protocol port se OK ce ve Parameters protocol TCP or UDP transport layer protocol port Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 Reset port to factory default 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Command Short Cmd Command Type Permission Device may get new setting only after restart or closing current port Some device port 50000 is the default also for TCP Resetting port by value 0 may not work in all devices For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission ETH PORT ETHP Ethernet Get protocol Ethernet port Syntax ETH PORT se protocol cr Response lnn ETH PORT se protocol port CR LF Parameters protocol TCP or UDP transport layer protocol port Ethernet port that accepts Protocol 3000 commands Notes Default Port is 50000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Some device has port 50000 as default also for TCP VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol VS 41HDCP Command Short
19. NET MAC NTMC Get MAC address Syntax NET MAC Ice Response Inni NET MAC se mac_address Parameters mac_address Unique MAC address Format XX XX XX XX XX XX where X is hex digit VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol VS 41HDCP Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NET MASK NTMSK Ethernet Administrator Set device subnet mask Syntax NET MASK sP net_mask ce Response Inni NET MASK se net_mask se OK ce vr Parameters net_mask format xxx XXX XXX XXX Notes Subnet mask limit Ethernet connection within local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission Syntax NET MASK ce Response Inni NET MASK se net_mask cr uF Parameters net_mask format xxx xxx XXX XXX Notes Subnet mask limit Ethernet connection within local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission n O Common End User Switch to protocol 2000 Syntax P2000 ce Response lnn P2000 se OK Parameters Notes Available only for devices that support Protocol 2000 Protocol 2000 has a command to switch back to ASCII protocol like Protocol 3000 er Protocol 10 3 This RS 2
20. Syntax NAME cr Response Inn NAME se machine_namelce cr Parameters machine_name String of up to 14 alpha numeric chars can include hyphen not in beginning or end Notes The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission C Switch fn User Switch Audio and Video Syntax AV selin gt out in gt out cr Response Inni AV splin gt out in gt out Parameters In input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters out Output number or for all outputs Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission VID Switch Video Syntax VID selin gt out in gt out cr Response Inn VIDIse in gt out in gt out Parameters In input number or 0 to disconnect output gt Connection character between in and out parameters out Output number or for all outputs Notes When AFV switching mode is active this command also switches Audio and the unit replies with command AV r Protocol Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission Get Video Switch Stat Syntax in gt out cr
21. VS 41HDCP Controlling the VS 41HDCP via the ETHERNET Port You can connect the VS 41HDCP via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see Section 6 4 2 for connection via a network hub or network router Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 41HDCP to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP address of the VS 41HDCP during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 5 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using B9 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler F Intemet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks
22. and hold input 1 and input 3 Front Panel Press and hold input 1 and simultaneously input 2 simultaneously Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the TCP Port 5000 Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit UDP Port 50000 ak Command VS 41HDCP Technical Specifications 9 Default EDID The factory default EDID is listed below Monitor Model name VS 41HDCP Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID Serial number Manufacture date KRM7300 505 707455010 2009 ISO week 10 EDID revision 1 3 Input signal type Digital Color bit depth Undefined Display type RGB color Screen size 520 x 320 mm 24 0 in Power managemert Standby Suspend Active off sleep Extension blocs 1 CEA EXT DDC CI Not supported Color characteristics Default color space Non sRGB Display gamma 2 20 Red chromaticity Rx 0 674 Ry 0 319 Green chromaticity Gx 0 188 Gy 0 706 Blue chromaticity Bx 0 148 By 0 064 White point default Wx 0 313 Wy 0 329 Additional descriptors None Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range 30 83kHz Vertical scan range 56 76Hz Video bandwidth 170MHz CVT standard Not supported GTF standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Pr
23. casting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 41HDCP 4x7 DVI Switcher The VS 41HDCP is ideal for e Conference room presentations e Advertising applications e Rental and staging VS 41HDCP Introduction 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check Li Go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference det
24. ching is done using the machine s front panel these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4th Byte Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 MO MACHINE NUMBER This byte is used to address machines in a system by their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together and each machine has an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers accept implement the command and the addressed machine replies When a single machine is controlled over the serial port always set M4 MO to 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol All the values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Instruction Definition for Specific Instruction Notes Description Input Output jo resetwpeo Jo sf SWITCH INPUT Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is to be switched which is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 5 REQUEST Set as SETUP Equal to output number STATUS OFA whose status is required VIDEO OUTPUT 0 Panel unlocked 1 Panel locked 1 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED 56 CHANGE TO Kramer protocol 3000 ASCII IDENTIFY 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 MA
25. e The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com VS 41HDCP Firmware Upgrade 8 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 DVI Connectors OUTPUT 1 DVI Connector MAX DATA RATE 6 75Gbps 2 25Gbps per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH Supports HDMI and HDCP HDMI STANDARD RESOLUTION Up to 1080p UXGA POWER SOURCE 5V DC 440mA CONTROLS Front panel buttons Infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 contact closure remote control Ethernet DIMENSIONS 22cm x 18cm x 4 5cm 8 6 x 7 x 1 8 W D H WEIGHT 1 3kg 2 9lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply OPTIONS Kramer DVI cables RK 1 rack adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com to access the list of resolutions 8 1 Default Communication Parameters EDID Passes EDID HDCP signals between the display and the source RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate 1 115 200 Data Bits Data Bits Stop Bits Wo Stop Bits Parity None Parity Command Format Command Format None ASCII 0x81 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Example Output 1 to Input 0x01 0x81 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 1 Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press
26. eferred timing Yes Native preferred timing 1280x720p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1280x720 74 250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz VESA STD 1152 x 864p at 75Hz VESA STD VS 41HDCP Default EDID 10 10 1 10 1 1 10 1 2 Kramer Protocol You can download our user friendly Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000 from the technical support section on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Section 10 1 describes how to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000 Section 10 2 defines Protocol 3000 and Section Error Reference source not found defines Protocol 2000 By default the VS 41HDCP is set to Kramer s Protocol 3000 but it is also compatible with Protocol 2000 Switching Protocols You can switch protocols either via the front panel buttons see Section 10 1 1 or by sending protocol commands see Section 10 1 2 Switching Protocols via the Front Panel Buttons To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 press and hold the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 buttons for a few seconds not as part of the switching operation To switch from Pr
27. erioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS 41HDCP 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 2 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 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 http www kramerelectronics com support recycling Overview The VS 41HDCP is a high quality 4x1 switcher for DVI signals that supports
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29. l l Body l Delimiter eo Sender_id al aaa SP param param2 CRLF ICR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 10 2 2 Command Part Details Command Sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command will separate from parameters with at least single space Parameters Sequence of Alfa Numeric ASCII chars 0 9 A Z a z and some special chars for specific commands parameters will be separated by commas Message string Every command must to be entered as part of message string that begin with message starting char and end with message closing char note that string can contain more then one command separated by pipe char Message starting char for host command query for machine response Device address Optional for Knet Knet Device ID follow by char Query sign will follow after some commands to define query request Message closing char Host messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 will be referred to by CR in this document Machine messages Carriage Return ASCII 13 Line Feed ASCII 10 will be referred to by CRLF Spaces between parameters or command parts will be ignored Commands chain separator char When message string contains more than one command commands will be separated by pipe Commands entering If te
30. lectronics 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 Kramer 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
31. necting it to your VS 41HDCP After connecting your VS 41HDCP connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the VS 41HDCP 4x7 DVI Switcher as illustrated in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect up to four computer graphics sources to the inputs 1 to 4 You do not have to connect all the DVI sources 2 Connect the OUTPUT DVI connector to a DVI acceptor for example a display 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port and or the ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 4 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 5 If required acquire the EDID see Section 6 1 Press an INPUT SELECTOR button from 1 to 4 to choose which DVI input to route to the output VS 41HDCP Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher 5 1 N N ADDDIDIDDDAD3D23A33229 LL F Computer Sai i Graphics Ni F Source 1 q a C i Graphics _Displ as omputer Graphics ispla gt Bouts r pas Figure 3 Connecting a VS 41HDCP 4x1 DVI Switcher Connecting to the VS 41HDCP via RS 232 You can connect to the VS 41HDCP via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VS 41HDCP via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 41HDCP unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to
32. oading To view this page you must 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 10 The Loading Page The first time that you run the program the Warning Security screen appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name K_Applet Publisher Kramer Electronics From http 192 168 1 39 More Information The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application Figure 11 First Time Security Warning 3 Click Run The main switching control Home page is displayed which shows a graphical interpretation of the front panel see Figure 12 6 6 1 The Web pages let you control the VS 41HDCP via the Ethernet The menu appears on the left side of the screen There are two remote operation Web pages e The PANEL main page see Section 6 6 1 e The configurations page see Section 6 6 2 A description of each Web page is displayed if you hover your mouse over the question mark m that appears on the left side of the screen The PANEL Main Page The VS 41HDCP main page inputs to the output by clicking the audio and or video signal indicators purple and blue respectively KRAMER ELECTRONICS Ltd VS 41HDCP PANEL CONFIGURATIONS 2009 www kramereiectronics com Figure 12 VS 41HDCP Switching Matrix Page You can perform the following operations via this Web page
33. ode If an input button is not illuminated this indicates that that input is set to the PC mode 6 2 VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 4 Toggle between the PC mode input button not illuminated and the DVD mode input button illuminated by pressing that input 5 Press the PANEL LOCK button to exit this mode The following table summarizes the differences between the PC mode and the DVD mode PC Mode l DVD Mode The input is connected to a computer The input is connected to a multimedia application such as a DVD a set top box and so on The EDID is available at all times to The EDID is available only when that input is prevent computer reset connected to an output The input EDID source is the default EDID The input EDID source is acquired directly from or an acquired EDID see Section 6 1 the connected output Note that even if an input is set to the PC mode you can connect a DVD player to that input and vice versa a PC can be connected to an input that was set to the DVD mode Setting the EDID You can acquire or change the EDID see Section 6 2 1 or reset the machine to the default EDID see Section 6 2 2 If the connected output for which EDID has already been acquired is disconnected the EDID button blinks and then ceases blinking when reconnecting the same output When a new output is connected the EDID button blinks to indicate that new EDID information must be acquired 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 3
34. or 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 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 E
35. otocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 press and hold the INPUT 1 and INPUT 3 buttons for a few seconds The Windows based Kramer control software operates with Protocol 2000 If the VS 41HDCP is set to Protocol 3000 use the front panel buttons to switch to Protocol 2000 Switching Protocols via Protocol Commands To switch from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 send the following command P2000 lt CR gt To switch from Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 send the following command 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol 10 2 10 2 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol lets you control the machine from any standard terminal software for example Windows HyperTerminal with default settings of 115200 baud data rate no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format Start l Address optional l Body Delimiter Simple command commands string with only one command without addressing start l body l delimiter le Command SP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 Commands string formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Address Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 CR Device message format Start l Address optional l Body l Delimiter Sender_id CRLF Device long response Echoing command Start l Address optiona
36. re_version Format XX XX XX XXXX where the digit groups are Major Minor Build Revision Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission LOCK FP L Common End User Lock front panel Syntax Option 1 LOCK FP s lock_modelce Option 2 LOCK FP se device_id lock mode cr Response Option 1 pn LOCK FP s gt ock_moddse OK ce ur Option 2 01 LOCK FP sr device_id lock_moddse Parameters lock_mode 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons device_id For K Net controllers select the buttons panel to lock Locking is allowed only from the master Command Name Short Cmd Command Type Permission Lock FP Common End sor Get lock state of front panel Syntax Option 1 LOCK FP Option 2 LOCK FP4 s device_idce Response Option 1 jpn LOCK FP s lock_modefcr u Option 2 01 LOCK FP s device_id lock_mode ca r Parameters lock_mode OFF for unlocked front panel ON for locked front panel device_id For K Net controllers select the buttons panel to get lock state State is available only from the master VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol VS 41HDCP Command Name l Short Cmd l Command Type l Permission NAME Common Ethernet Get machine DNS name
37. rminal software used to connect over serial ethernet USB port that possible to directly enter all commands characters CR will be entered by Enter key that key send also LF but this char will be ignored by commands parser Sending commands from some controllers like Crestron require coding some characters in special form like X Anyway there is a way to enter all ASCII characters so it is possible to send all commands also from controller Similar way can use for URL Telnet support that maybe will be added in future Commands forms Some commands have short name syntax beside the full name to allow faster typing response is always in long syntax Command chaining It is possible to enter multiple commands in same string by char pipe In this case the message starting char and the message closing char will be entered just one time in the string beginning and at the end All the commands in string will not execute until the closing char will be entered Separate response will be sent for every command in the chain Input string max length 64 characters Backward support Design note Transparent support for Protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch Protocol command from Protocol 3000 to Protocol 2000 in Protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch Protocol to ASCII Protocol 56 H38 H80 H83 H81 VS 41HDCP Kramer Protocol VS 41HDCP Instruction Codes for
38. steps to configure the port 1 Double click the K UPLOAD desktop icon The main screen appears I K UPLOAD x Fie Help Device Properties Upload File Connection Not connected Select File File Type UNKNOWN Unit Model File CRC UNKNOWN Unit Name Serial Number Progress UDP Local Port j 0 TCP Local port I Do not check CRC K NetID MAC IP Gateway Mask Firmware GS GSD ne Figure 7 The Main Screen VS 41HDCP Operating the VS 41HDCP 2 Click the Connect button to connect to the machine to select the method to connect to the Ethernet port of the VS 41HDCP Select Ethernet if you know the IP address number or the machine name The default name for the machine is KRAMER_XXXxX the four digits are the last four digits of the machine s serial number Serial if you are connected via a serial port USB if you are connected via the USB 3 Select the connection method and click Connect I K UPLOAD File Help Device Properties Upload File Connection UDP on 192 168 001 039 Select File J UnitName KRAMER_1225 File Type UNKNOWN Unit Model File CRC UNKNOWN SerialNumber n Progress UDP Local Port 0 50000 i TCP Local port 5000 o o o I Do not check CRC Upload K NetID 01 l MAC IP 192 168 001 039 Gateway 000 ooo ooo ooo Mask 255 255 000 000 Firmware Figure 8 Device Properties Screen 4 If required make changes and click Save If
39. ted warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document 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 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power e supply before opening and servicing MITTEN
40. then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 9 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid instruction code was sent to the switcher or if a parameter associated with the instruction is out of range e g trying to save to a setup greater than the highest one or trying to switch an input or output greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher is not valid NOTE 10 This code is reserved for internal use NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine

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