Kramer Electronics VS-44H video switch
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1. Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000668 REV 32. 2 3 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OFDAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 2 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products
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4. OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4 BYTE 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override 0 MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply 1 The instruction codes in Table 5 are a sub set of the Protocol 2000 You can find the full protocol on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 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 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set 0 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Table 6 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note All values in the table are decimal unle
5. Set the machine to the desired setting For example press the OUT 3 button and IN 4 button 2 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 3 Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the machine setting for example OUT 4 4 Press the LOCK button to store the current setup In this example the OUT 4 button stores the setting To recall a setup 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setting In this example press OUT 4 3 Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setting 1 You can set all the switcher IN OUT buttons 2 You have to press the LOCK button within 10 seconds before the store operation times out Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 4 7 4 1 7 4 2 Acquiring the EDID You can acquire the EDID from A single connected output see section 7 4 1 Several sets of inputs and outputs see section 7 4 2 Several connected outputs automatically see section 7 4 3 The default EDID see section 7 4 4 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display 1 2 Turn the VS 44H Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire the EDID Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash Press the IN SELECTOR button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input numbe
6. 15 Contents Tables Table 1 VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 2 VS 44H Technical Specifications 16 Table 3 Communication Parameters 17 Table 4 VS 44H Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 17 Table 5 Protocol Definitions 18 Table 6 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 19 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher which is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising applications as well as for rental and staging Note that the Kramer VS 44H is identical to the VS 44HDMI just the name has changed replacing the suffix HDMI by H according to the HDMI Guideline Each package includes the following items VS 44H 4x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher e Power cord rack ears Windows based Kramer control software and Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remo
7. returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION amp Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 21 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 o 0 AW ia Institute of Quality amp Control
8. E 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway sett
9. High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection e J EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing an intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems e An OFF button to disconnect an output e A PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel e 1U high 19 size for mounting in a professional rack enclosure The VS 44H can be controlled using the front panel buttons or remotely via e 5 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC other serial controller e Kramer infrared remote control transmitter e ETHERNET Defining the EDID The EDID Extended Display Identification Data is a data structure provided by a display to describe its capabilities to an HDMI source The EDID enables the VS 44H to know what kind of monitor is connected to the output The EDID includes the name of the manufacturer the product type the timing data supported by the display the display size luminance data and for digital displays only the pixel mapping data 1 Suitable for resolutions to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions 2 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA Overview 3 2 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema indus
10. II for 128dec ASCII for 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 TE 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked 1 if it is locked 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGISTHE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATIS COVEREDAND WHATIS COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1
11. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 3 1 Defining the EDID 3 3 2 About HDMI 4 3 3 About HDCP 5 3 4 Recommendations for Best Performance 5 4 Your VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5 5 Installing the VS 44H in a Rack 8 6 Connecting the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 9 7 Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10 7 1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 11 7 2 Disconnecting the Outputs 11 7 3 Storing and Recalling Setting 11 7 4 Acquiring the EDID 12 7 4 1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output 12 7 4 2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs 12 7 4 3 Acquiring EDID from Several Connected Outputs Automatically 13 7 4 4 Acquiring the Default EDID 14 7 5 Connecting to VS 44H via RS 232 14 7 6 Controlling via ETHERNET 14 7 6 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 14 7 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 16 7 6 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 16 8 Technical Specifications 16 9 Communication Parameters 17 10 Hex Table 17 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 18 Figures Figure 1 VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front and Rear Views 6 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window 15 Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window
12. Your VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VS 44H 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher te eg 9 La HHHH Ti OOd 000 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher P i TTE m o Ni IN2 N3 N4 OUT1 072 OUTS OUT4 wo lt gt Ho V5 44H Figure 1 VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front and Rear Views KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Table 1 VS 44H 4 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Receiver LED The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 ALL Button Use ALL to select all inputs or all outputs see section 7 1 4 OFF Button Use OFF to disconnect one or all outputs see section 7 2 5 IN Buttons Press an INPUT selector button to select an input from 1 to 4 6 OUT Buttons Press an OUTPUT selector button to select an output from 1 to 4 7 STO Button Press to store an input setting 8 RCL Button Press to recall an input setting 9 LOCK Button Press to toggle diseng
13. aging the front panel buttons and to acquire the EDID see section 7 4 10 EDID Button Press to acquire the EDID 11 7 segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 12 INHDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI sources from 1 to 4 13 OUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI acceptors from 1 to 4 14 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller 15 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Ethernet Controller 16 RESET Button Press the reset button to reset to the ETHERNET factory default definitions IP number 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 17 REMOTE IR Connector Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver 18 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Illuminates when configuring the EDID 2 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the RESET button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions Installing the VS 44H in a Rack 5 Installing the VS 44H in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attac
14. d then switch on the power on each device 2 You do not have to connect all the HDMI sources 3 You do not have to connect all outputs 9 Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher LCD TV with Built in Speakers 4 4 DVD Player 4 with Built in Speakers 1 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to e Route inputs to outputs see section 7 1 e Disconnecting outputs see section 7 2 e Store and recall a setup see section 7 3 e Acquire the EDID see section 7 4 e Control the machine via RS 232 see section 7 5 e Control the machine via the ETHERNET port see section 7 6 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 1 7 2 7 3 Routing Inputs to Outputs To route an input to an output e Press OUT key followed by an IN key to route this input to that output To route one input to all outputs e Press ALL followed by an IN button The input is routed to all outputs Disconnecting the Outputs To disconnect one output e Press the OUT button of the output to disconnect and press OFF To disconnect all outputs at once e Press the ALL button and then press OFF This disconnects all the outputs Storing and Recalling a Setting You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 8 setups and then recall them To store a setting 1
15. e 5 The machine is earthed grounded ina rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular power attention to situations where electricity is Ifyou are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord isnot adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable ora user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher To connect the VS 44H as the example in Figure 2 illustrates do the following 1 Connect up to four HDMI sources for example DVD players to the IN HDMI connectors 2 Connect the OUT HDMI connectors to up to four HDMI acceptors for example LCD displays with built in speakers 3 Ifrequired connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 7 5 and or the ETHERNET port see section 7 6 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 2 If required acquire the EDID see section 7 1 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 44H After connecting your VS 44H switch on its power an
16. fter 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 3 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using 1 PRO 100VE Network Come Configue _ This connection uses the following items M Eh Client for Microsoft Networks and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks E QoS Packet Scheduler 7 Intemet Protocol TCP IP Insta Description Transmission Control Protacol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 4 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 t
17. h both ear brackets to the Operating temperature range 5 to 45 41 to 113 F machine To do so remove the Operating humidity range _ 10to 90 RHL non condensing screws from each side of the Storage temperature range 20 to 70 4 to 158 machine 3 on each side and Storage humidity range 5 to 95 non condensing replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the rer proper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When through each of the four holes in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply e Insome models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in th
18. he following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 5 000 2 Default gateway stain DNS server addre Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server Altemate DNS server Advanced tae Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 15 Technical Specifications 7 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 6 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings see section 7 5 8 Technical Specifications The VS 44H technical specifications are shown in Table 2 Table 2 VS 44H Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 HDMI connectors OUTPUTS 4 HDMI connectors BANDWIDTH Supports up to 1 65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH Supports HDMI and HDCP HDMI STANDARD MAX RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p 1920x1200 POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 28VA CONTROLS Front panel buttons infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 5kg 5 5165 approx ACCESSORIES Po
19. ing then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 19 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 164 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 1284 54 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 81 i e 1284 ASC
20. is complete when the display returns to normal 7 5 Connecting to VS 44H via RS 232 You can connect to the VS 44H 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 44H via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 44H unit via 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 7 6 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VS 44H via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 7 6 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 7 6 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 7 6 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44H 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 44H during the initial configuration 1 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration FC 11 guide pdf file in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher A
21. oller via RS 232 or the ETHERNET to control the VS 44H Connect the Inputs and the outputs DVD Player 1 ooo RS 232 LCD TV yi with Bullt In Speakers4 _ S DVD Player 4 LCD TV with Builtin Speakers 1 Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Set the machine see section 7 ROUTE AN INPUT TO AN OUTPUT STORE AND RECALL A SETUP 7 TO STORE Frera ar Sarpur koy lee ky an input 1 Set the machine to the desired setting key to route this input to that output 2 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 5 Select an IN or OUT button to store the machine setting ACQUIRE THE EDID FROM 4 Press the LOCK button to store the current setup A connected output TO RECALL Several sete of inputs and outputs 1 Press the RCL button Several connected outputa The RCL button blinks O The default EDID 2 Press the relevant OUT button 5 Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setting Step 5 Operate the machine see section 7 Operate via the front panel buttons IR remote control RS 232 and ETHERNET 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 1 Overview The VS 44H is a high performance matrix switcher for HDMI signals It reclocks and equalizes the signal and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously More specifically the VS 44H features e Up to 1 65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel e Four input selector buttons to switch to the four selectable outputs e Support for HDCP
22. r flashes on the display Select the OUT SELECTOR button from which the EDID will be acquired Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal Acquiring an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs To acquire the EDID several sets of inputs and outputs for example OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 6 to IN 3 do the following l 2 Turn the VS 44H Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID will be copied for example IN 1 The selected input number flashes on the display Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID will be acquired for example OUT 1 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10 11 12 Press the SELECT IN 1 button again The IN 1 button ceases to flash Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID will be copied for example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display Press the SELECT OUT button from which the next EDID will be acquired for example OUT 4 Press the SELECT IN 3 button again The IN 3 button ceases to flash Press the SELECT IN buttons to which you want to copy the EDID for example IN 1 and IN 3 Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display Pre
23. rently used in A V systems is reduced 3 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 4 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats 5 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 3 3 3 4 About HDCP The High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard developed by Intel protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or DVI connections between two HDCP enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material To protect copyright holders such as movie studios from having their programs copied and shared the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 44H away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust
24. ses four bytes of information as defined below The default data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 5 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 05 04 03 02 01 00 T 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte I BYTE 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher 0 INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION is the value to be set for 5 0 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 06 00
25. ss otherwise stated INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input Set equal to video output which is 2 15 which is to be switched to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 3 STORE VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 to store 2 3 15 1 to delete 4 RECALL VIDEO STATUS Set as SETUP 0 2 3 15 5 REQUEST STATUS Set SETUP Equal to output number whose 4 3 VIDEO OUTPUT status is reqd 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP SETUP 0 for checking if setup is defined 8 IS DEFINED VALID INPUT IS or 1 for checking if input is valid DETECTED Input 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 2 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 16 IS LOCKED 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 13 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller 11 Request second prefix version 12 Request third prefix 7 remote control name 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for video 14 2 number of outputs 2 for audio 3 number of setups 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller NOTES on the above table NOT
26. ss the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 7 4 3 Acquiring an EDID from Several Connected Outputs Automatically To automatically acquire or change the EDID of several output displays l 2 Turn ON the VS 44H Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display Press the OFF button until a hyphen appears on the display Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 1 The EDID acquired is a weighted average of all the connected outputs For example if several displays with different resolutions are connected to the outputs the acquired EDID supports all the resolutions as well as other parameters included in the EDID 13 Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 4 4 Acquiring the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID do the following 1 Turn ON the VS 44H 2 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash 3 Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display 4 Press the OFF button until a 0 zero appears on the display Press the EDID button The process
27. te Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual and this user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 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 GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Downloadable from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside required connect a PC or a contr
28. try It delivers the highest high definition image and sound quality Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI Provides a simple interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single lengthy cable Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single and user friendly connector Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 10801 and 1080p 60 as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables cur
29. wer cord rack ears IR remote control OPTIONS Kramer HDMI cables 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For best results use Kramer cables such as the C HM HM series the C HM DM series and or our HDMI over fiber optics C FOHM FOHM series 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Parameters 10 Communication Parameters Table 3 Communication Parameters RS 232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format HEX Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Ethernet Default Settings Reset Ethernet Default Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset TCP Port 5000 button located on the rear panel of the unit Hex Table Table 4 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 4 VS 44H Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 OUT 1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 N1 01 01 01 01 81 81 81 81 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 N2 01 01 01 01 82 82 82 82 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 N3 01 01 01 01 83 83 83 83 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 IN4 01 01 01 01 84 84 84 84 81 82 83 84 81 81 81 81 17 Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS 44H is compatible with Kramer s Protocol 2000 version 0 50 below This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol u
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