Kramer VP-429H2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler

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VP-429H2 – Contents

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1 Overview 2 Typical Applications 3

Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler 4 Mounting VP-429H2 6 Connecting VP-429H2 7

Connecting to VP-429H2 via RS-232 8 Setting the DIP-Switches 9 Connecting the Remote Control Switches 9

Operating and Controlling VP-429H2 10

Selecting an Input 10 Auto Adjusting the VGA Signal 11 Adjusting the Output Volume 11 Performing a Step-in Operation 11 Operating via Ethernet 12

Using the Embedded Web Pages 15

Browsing VP-429H2 Web Pages 16 Switching the Inputs and Adjusting the Signal 17 Changing Device Settings 18 Triggering Commands via the DATA RS-232 Port 19 Defining Video and Audio Settings 21 Setting Web Page Access Permission 23 Managing EDID 25 Upgrading the Firmware 29 Viewing the About Page 30

Upgrading the Firmware via USB Port 31 Technical Specifications 32

Supported Input Resolutions 33 Supported Output Resolutions 34 Default Communication Parameters 35 Default EDID 35

Protocol 3000 38

Understanding Protocol 3000 38 Protocol 3000 Commands 39 Result and Error Codes 47

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VP-429H2 – Introduction

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!

Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment.

• Review the contents of this user manual.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-429H2 to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving the Best Performance

• 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).

• 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 VP-429H2 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.

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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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler.

VP-429H2 is a 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) scaler / switcher tool for HDMI™, DisplayPort, VGA, and

unbalanced audio signals. The unit scales the signal and outputs it on HDMI. Step-in functionality provides easy plug-and-play collaboration when connected to a switcher that supports Step-in over HDMI. It also features convenient RS-232 control of monitor or projector activation and supports Ethernet, contact closure switches and RS-232 control.

VP-429H2 provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible

control.

Exceptional Quality

• High-performance switcher/scaler – Scales signals of all standard resolutions up to 4K (4:4:4) HDCP 2.2 for output to the HDMI output. Constant output sync prevents signal disruption when switching between inputs and when no video is detected.

• HDMI support – Deep Color, x.v.Color as specified in HDMI 2.0.

• Superior switching and signal control – Select automatic switching options using live

input detection, enable or disable HDCP per input, copy and save the EDID to the inputs (supported on HDMI and DisplayPort inputs), and define output refresh rate and aspect ratio.

• Local Step-in switching – When used with a Step-in enabled switcher, just plug in your device and press the Step-in button or use the contact closure Step-in switch. Your device becomes the active signal on the main display.

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

• Cost-effective and convenient control options – Local control via front panel input selection buttons and setup DIP-switches, Ethernet with embedded web pages, RS-232 serial ports for control of the unit and of a display via the unit, and GPI controls.

• Easy installation – Compact MegaTOOLS® fan-less enclosure for surface mounting or side-by-side mounting of 2 units in a 1U rack space with the recommended rack adapter.

Flexible Connectivity

• Diverse Inputs – 2 HDMI 4K@60Hz (4:4:4), 1 DisplayPort and 1 VGA input.

• A USB port for firmware upgrade.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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Typical Applications

VP-429H2 is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Small meeting rooms or huddle spaces for simple, hassle-free connection to a display.

• Auto-switching applications with multi-format video sources.

• Systems supporting 4K video resolutions.

Controlling your VP-429H2

Control your VP-429H2 directly via the front panel push buttons, remote contact closure pins, or:

• By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.

• Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.

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VP-429H2 – Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler

Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler

This section defines VP-429H2.

Figure 1: VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler Front Panel

Feature

Function

HDMI IN 1 SELECT Button

Press to select the HDMI IN 1 input. When HDMI IN 1 is selected, the button lights and indicates the selected audio:

Red – External audio from the analog Audio IN is selected. Green – Embedded audio from HDMI IN 1 is selected. Press HDMI IN 1 for over 15 seconds to enter the firmware upgrade mode (see Upgrading the Firmware via USB Port on page 31).

HDMI IN 1 Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

HDMI IN 2 SELECT Button

Press to select the HDMI IN 2 input. When HDMI IN 2 is selected, the button lights and indicates the selected audio: Red – External audio from the analog Audio IN is selected. Green – Embedded audio from HDMI IN 2 is selected.

HDMI IN 2 Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

Press and hold HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2 SELECT buttons simultaneously for a few

seconds to reset the output resolution to 1080p.

DP IN SELECT Button

Press to select the DP input. When DP is selected, the button lights and indicates the selected audio: Red – External audio from the analog Audio IN is selected. Green – Embedded audio from DP IN is selected.

DP IN DisplayPort Connector

Connect to a DisplayPort source.

PC IN SELECT Button

Press to select the PC IN input. When PC IN is selected, the button lights red. Press and hold PC IN SELECT button for a few seconds to auto-adjust the VGA signal.

PC IN 15-pin HD Connector

Connect to the VGA source.

AUDIO IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio source.

STEP-IN Button

Press to take control of the input of the device to which VP-429H2 is connected (when connected to a compatible switcher).

ON LED

Lights green when the device is powered on.

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Figure 2: VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel

Feature

Function

AUDIO OUT

3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptor (for example, active speakers).

ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to the LAN via a PC controller.

RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin Terminal Block

Connect to a serial controller or PC to control the device.

RS-232 DATA 3-pin Terminal Block

Connect to the RS-232 port of the acceptor (for example, a projector). The VP-429H2 sends a predefined command (for example, ON or OFF) to

the acceptor when triggered to do so. The triggers and specific commands are configured via the Control Settings web page.

PC/HDMI Remote Switch Terminal Block

Connect to a remote switch to cycle through the inputs. Each press cycles through the inputs HDMI IN 1  HDMI IN 2  DP IN  PC IN or according to the cycle specified in the Video & Audio Settings web page (see Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 9).

Remote Contact-Closure 4-pin Terminal Block

Connect to remote momentary switches to control Step-in and audio volume.

FACTORY RESET Recessed Button

Short press to reboot, long press to reset the device to factory default parameters.

SETUP 4-way DIP-switch

Switches for setting the video and audio input behavior (see Setting the

DIP-Switches on page 9).

PROG Mini USB Connector

For firmware upgrade. HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

12V DC Connector

12V DC connector for powering the unit.

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Mounting VP-429H2

This section provides instructions for mounting VP-429H2. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range:

• Operation 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.

• VP-429H2 must be placed upright in the correct horizontal position.

Caution:

• Mount VP-429H2 before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is compatible for the device.

• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

To mount the VP-429H2 on a rack:

Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-429H2).

To mount the VP-429H2 on a table or shelf:

• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

• Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it

to a flat surface.

For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-429H2.

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Connecting VP-429H2

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-429H2. After connecting your VP-429H2, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-429H2 Rear Panel

To connect the VP-429H2 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a Laptop) to the HDMI IN 1 connector on the front panel.

2. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a Blu-ray player) to the HDMI IN 2 connector on the front panel.

3. Connect a DisplayPort source (for example, a laptop) to the DP IN connector on the front panel.

4. Connect a computer graphics source (for example, a PC) to the PC IN connector on the front panel.

5. Connect the audio of the computer graphics source to the AUDIO IN 3.5mm mini jack

on the front panel.

6. Connect the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor (not shown in Figure 3).

7. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an acceptor (for example, a projector).

To use the Step-in feature, connect the HDMI OUT connector to the input of a Step-in compatible switcher (for example, the VS-62HA), see Performing a Step-in

Operation on page 11.

8. Connect the DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to the acceptor (the projector in this example).

9. Connect a control system to the ETHERNET RJ-45 port .

10. Connect the CONTROL RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to a PC or controller to control the VP-429H2 (not shown in Figure 3).

11. Connect the power adapter to the VP-429H2 power connector and to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).

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Connecting to VP-429H2 via RS-232

You can connect to the VP-429H2 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

VP-429H2 features two RS-232 3-pin terminal block connectors:

• CONTROL – to control VP-429H2 (for example, via a connected PC).

• DATA – to control the acceptor on the HDMI output (by connecting, for example, to

the projector on the output).

To connect a 9-pin D-sub connector to the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the

VP-429H2, connect:

• Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VP-429H2 RS-232 terminal block.

• Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VP-429H2 RS-232 terminal block.

• Pin 5 to the G pin on the VP-429H2 RS-232 terminal block.

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Setting the DIP-Switches

Use the 4-way DIP-switch to configure the switching mode and the audio input selection mode. A switch that is down is on; a switch that is up is off. By default, all the switches are up (off).

Any setup changes to the input selection mode and audio setup appear immediately in the embedded web pages.

Figure 4: VP-429H2 DIP-Switches

DIP 1

DIP 2

Video Input Selection Method

OFF

Last connected switching mode: The last physically-connected input has priority.

OFF

Priority switching mode: When the input sync signal is lost, the input with a live signal and next in priority is selected automatically (as set in the Video & Audio Settings web page, see Defining the Video Settings on page 21).

OFF

Manual input selection.

DIP 3

DIP 4

Audio Input Selection Method (for HDMI and DP)

OFF

Automatic audio selection: If embedded audio is detected, use it as the audio source. If embedded audio is not detected, use the analog audio input as the

audio source.

OFF

N/A

OFF

Use the embedded audio as the audio source.

Use the analog audio input as the audio source.

Connecting the Remote Control Switches

Momentarily connect the desired pin to the GND pin to perform the following functions:

Pin Name

Function

PC/HDMI

Short press—Input toggle. Long press—Auto adjusts the VGA phase shift.

STEP IN

Activate Step-in.

VOL UP

Increase the volume.

VOL DN

Decrease the volume.

GND

Connect to the common side of the switches.

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Operating and Controlling VP-429H2

VP-429H2 can be controlled via the front panel buttons (or remote contact closure switchers),

RS-232 protocol commands (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 39) and embedded web pages (see Using the Embedded Web Pages on page 15).

This section describes how to use the panel buttons and DIP-switches to perform the following functions:

• Selecting an Input on page 10.

• Auto Adjusting the VGA Signal on page 11.

• Adjusting the Output Volume on page 11.

• Performing a Step-in Operation on page 11.

• Operating via Ethernet on page 12.

Selecting an Input

Select an input on the VP-429H2 in any of the following ways:

• Manually

• By automatic switching

The input selection mode is set via the DIP-switches (see Setting the DIP-Switches on page 9) and the priorities are set via the web pages (see Defining the Video Settings on page 21).

Selecting an Input in the Manual Mode

In the manual mode you can select the input via SELECT buttons and/or remote input selection switches.

When switching manually, automatic switching (last connected and priority) is overridden.

To select an input to route to the output in the manual mode via the front panel buttons:

1. Verify that the SETUP DIP-switches are set to manual mode (see Setting the DIP-

Switches on page 9).

2. Press an input button on the front panel. The selected input routes to the output.

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To select an input to route to the output in the manual mode via the remote switches:

1. Verify that the SETUP DIP-switches are set to manual mode (see Setting the DIP-

Switches on page 9).

2. Momentarily press the remote PC/HDMI input switch to cycle through the inputs: HDMI IN 1  HDMI IN 2  DP IN  PC IN (see Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 9).

The selected input routes to the output.

Auto Adjusting the VGA Signal

Auto adjust the VGA signal via the remote control switches (see Connecting the Remote

Control Switches on page 9) or via the embedded web pages (see Adjusting the VGA Signal

on page 18). To auto adjust the VGA signal via the remote contact closure switches, on the rear panel

connect the PC/HDMI pin to the GND pin for a few seconds.

Adjusting the Output Volume

Adjust the output volume via the remote control switches (see Connecting the Remote Control

Switches on page 9), via the embedded web pages (see Setting the Volume on page 18) or

the AUD-LVL protocol command (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 39).

To increase/decrease the output volume via the remote contact closure switches:

• On the rear panel momentarily connect the VOL UP / VOL DN pin to the GND pin.

Performing a Step-in Operation

When connecting VP-429H2 to a Step-in compatible switcher (for example, VS-62HA), you can pass the VP-429H2 signal output to the VS-62HA input and route it to the output. Perform a Step-in operation via the front panel button via the STEP-IN button or the remote control switches (see Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 9).

To perform a Step-in action:

1. Connect the VP-429H2 output to the input of a Step-in device (for example, VS-62HA).

2. Press STEP-IN (or shortly press the remote STEP-IN switch on the rear panel).

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Operating via Ethernet

You can connect to the VP-429H2 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to

a PC on page 12)

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the

Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 14).

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 VP-429H2 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 VP-429H2 with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VP-429H2 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use 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 5.

Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.

5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in

Figure 6 or Figure 7.

Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8. 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.

Figure 8: 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 VP-429H2 to the Ethernet port on a 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.

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Using the Embedded Web Pages

The VP-429H2 can be operated remotely using the embedded web pages. The web pages are accessed using a web browser and an Ethernet connection.

Before attempting to connect:

• Perform the procedures in (see Operating via Ethernet on page 12).

• Ensure that your browser is supported.

The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

Version

Windows 7

Firefox

Chrome

Safari

Windows 10

Edge

Firefox

Chrome

Mac

Safari

iOS

Safari

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Browsing VP-429H2 Web Pages

To browse the VP-429H2 Web pages:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Type the IP address of the device in the Address bar of your browser:

The Authentication window appears (if set, security is enabled):

Figure 9: Using the Embedded Web Pages – The Authentication Window

3. Enter the User Name and Password (Admin, Admin) and click OK. The Switching web page appears (see Figure 10).

The VP-429H2 Web pages enable performing the following:

• Switching the Inputs and Adjusting the Signal on page 17.

• Changing Device Settings on page 18.

• Triggering Commands via the DATA RS-232 Port on page 19.

• Defining Video and Audio Settings on page 21.

• Setting Web Page Access Permission on page 23.

• Managing EDID on page 25.

• Upgrading the Firmware on page 29.

• Viewing the About Page on page 30.

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Switching the Inputs and Adjusting the Signal

The Switching page enables performing the following functions:

• Switching the Inputs on page 17.

• Setting the Volume on page 18.

• Adjusting the VGA Signal on page 18.

Switching the Inputs

To select an input to switch to the output:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Switching. The Switching page appears.

Figure 10: Switching Page with Navigation List on the Left

2. Click an input to route it to the output.

A green dot on the input button indicates that the input is connected and active.

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Setting the Volume

To set the analog audio volume:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Switching. The Switching page appears.

2. Use the slider to set the Analog Output Volume (0dB, by default).

3. If required, click to mute/unmute the output.

Adjusting the VGA Signal

To adjust the VGA signal

1. In the Navigation pane, click Switching. The Switching page appears.

2. Click ON to enable Auto-Adjust.

3. Click Auto-Adjust to automatically adjust the VGA signal.

4. Slide the VGA Phase change slider to finetune the adjustment.

Changing Device Settings

Use the Device Settings page to change the device name (click Set) and perform the following operations:

• Changing the Ethernet Settings on page 18.

• Factory Reset on page 19.

Changing the Ethernet Settings

To change the Ethernet settings:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears:

Figure 11: The Device Settings Page

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2. Set DHCP ON or OFF (default).

3. If DHCP is OFF, change any of the parameters (IP Address, Netmask and/or Gateway).

4. Click Set.

• After changing the IP Address, or DHCP to ON, reload the Web page with the new IP address.

• After changing the Subnet mask, turn the VP-429H2 power off and then on again.

5. if required, change the TCP port and click Set.

Factory Reset

To reset the device to its factory default parameters:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears.

2. Click Factory reset the following message appears:

Figure 12: Device Settings Page – Factory Reset Message

3. Click OK and wait for the web page to reload following factory reset.

See Default Communication Parameters on page 35 to view other factory reset procedures.

Triggering Commands via the DATA RS-232 Port

To trigger ON/OFF commands to send to the acceptor (for example, a projector), connect the DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to the RS-232 port of the projector. In the Control Settings page configure the DATA RS-232 parameters to correspond to the projector, set the trigger definitions and enter the commands.

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To control the acceptor via the DATA RS-232 port:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Control Settings. The Control Settings page appears.

Figure 13: The Control Settings Page

2. Configure the projector RS-232 parameters (Parity, Data Bits, Flow Control, Baud Rate and Stop Bits).

3. Click Apply.

4. Set the ON/OFF triggers per input signal.

5. Enter the projector ON/OFF commands, set the delay time and type the command description.

6. Click to save a command and to test the command.

7. Check Enable boxes to activate a command.

The triggers are set per signal type and are available for the input that is selected. For example, HDMI IN 1 is selected, the 5V trigger is defined and the ON and OFF

commands are enabled. If the HDMI cable is disconnected, the 5V trigger activates the OFF command and after the defined delay time, the projector OFF command is activated. Once the cable is connected, the ON command is activated.

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Defining Video and Audio Settings

The Video and Audio Settings page enables performing the following functions:

• Defining the Video Settings on page 21.

• Viewing the Audio Selection Mode on page 22.

• Set HDCP Support on page 22.

• Setting Switching Timeouts for Auto Switching on page 22.

Defining the Video Settings

The video selection mode shows the current switching mode: Manual, Auto – Last connected or Auto – Auto scan as set via DIP-switches 1 and 2 (see Setting the DIP-Switches on page 9).

To change the scanning priority:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears.

Figure 14: Video & Audio Settings Page

2. Drag and drop an input to change the priority order.

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To set the resolution:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears.

2. Select the output resolution from the drop-down list.

3. Click Set Resolution.

Viewing the Audio Selection Mode

View the audio mode as set via the DIP-switches (see Setting the DIP-Switches on page 9).

Set HDCP Support

Select HDCP support per input (HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and DisplayPort).

Setting HDCP support to off on the HDMI input allows the source to transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for example, when working with a Mac computer).

To Enable/disable HDCP for each input:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears.

2. Click ON (default)/OFF per input.

Setting Switching Timeouts for Auto Switching

Set the following delays:

• Switching delay when the signal is lost (5V is present).

• Switching delay when the cable is unplugged (both signal and 5V are not present).

• Powering off the 5V on the output when the signal is lost.

The following table summarizes the timeout ranges and default values:

Timeout

Range [sec]

Default [sec]

Signal loss (5V on)

5 to ≤ maximum value set in 3 below

10 2 Cable unplug (5V and Signal off)

5 to ≤ maximum value set in 3 below

5V off on output upon signal loss

0 to 60,000

900

To set the delay time:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears.

2. Set the delay time.

3. Click Set Timeouts.

The delay time is set.

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Setting Web Page Access Permission

To define access permission to the web pages in the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears.

By default, the Web pages are secured (username and password are both Admin).

Figure 15: Authentication Page

To change the password:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears.

2. Type current password and then type the new password twice.

3. Click Change to store the new password. The following message appears:

Figure 16: Authentication – Password Change Warning

A confirmation message appears.

Figure 17: Authentication – Password Change Message

4. Click OK.

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To disable security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears.

2. Click Disabled.

3. The Confirm window appears.

Figure 18: Authentication – Confirm Window

4. Type the password to disable the authentication.

5. Click OK. Authentication is disabled:

Figure 19: Authentication – Authentication Disabled

To enable security:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears.

2. Click Enabled. The following message appears:

Figure 20: [Figure Caption]

3. Click OK. The page reloads, and authentication is required.

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VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages

Managing EDID

Use the EDID page to read the EDID from:

• Any of the inputs.

• The output.

• The default EDID.

You can also load an external custom EDID file from your PC onto the VP-429H2. The selected EDID can be copied to the selected input/s.

View the currently selected EDID source Bytemap by clicking Bytemap on the right side.

To copy an EDID from an input (or output) to an input:

1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID Management. The EDID Management page appears.

Figure 21: EDID Management Page

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2. Select the EDID source (for example, one of the inputs).

If you are reading EDID from an output, make sure that that output is connected to an acceptor.

Figure 22: EDID Management Page – Select an EDID Input (Read From)

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3. Select the input/s (or all the inputs) to which the EDID is copied.

Figure 23: EDID Management Page – Select the Inputs (Copy To)

4. Click COPY. The Input 2 EDID is copied to the selected inputs.

Figure 24: EDID Management Page – EDID Copied

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Once the EDID is copied, a success message appears:

Figure 25: EDID Management Page – EDID Copied Successfully

5. Click OK.

To read the EDID from the default EDID:

1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID Management. The EDID Management page appears.

2. Click Default.

3. Select the input/s (or all the inputs) to which the default EDID is copied.

4. Click Copy and follow the instructions on-screen.

To load an external EDID file:

1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID Management. The EDID Management page appears.

2. In the File area, click … to browse for the EDID file location.

3. Open the EDID file.

4. Select the input/s (or all the inputs) to which the EDID is copied.

5. Click Copy and follow the instructions on-screen.

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Upgrading the Firmware

The recommended method of upgrading VP-429H2 firmware is via the mini USB port on the rear panel (see Upgrading the Firmware via USB Port on page 31.) Alternatively, you can upgrade via the Device Settings web pages, but note that upgrading via the web is very slow. (Typically, web upgrading takes about 10 minutes, while USB upgrading takes less than a minute).

To perform firmware upgrade:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade page appears.

Figure 26: Firmware Upgrade Page – Selecting the New Firmware File

2. Click No file chosen to select the new firmware file.

Figure 27: Firmware File Selected

3. Click Update. Firmware progress is displayed

4. Click OK.

Figure 28: Firmware Upgrade Page –Firmware Upgrade Progress

Wait for the new firmware update completion

5. Once complete, the web page reloads.

6. Make sure that the new version appears in the Firmware Upgrade page.

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Viewing the About Page

In the Navigation pane, click About to view the VP-429H2 Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details.

Figure 29: About Page

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Upgrading the Firmware via USB Port

You can upgrade VP-429H2 via the mini USB port on the rear panel (recommended) or via the Device Settings web pages (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 29).

The latest firmware version can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at

www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-429H2.

To upgrade the firmware via the mini USB port:

1. Download the firmware file and copy it to the root folder of a memory stick, formatted with FAT32 system.

2. Connect the memory stick to the mini USB port on the rear panel of the

VP-429H2.

3. Press HDMI IN 1 on the front panel of the device for more than 15 seconds and then release. The buttons light green until firmware upgrade process is complete, the device returns to normal operation mode and the buttons no longer light.

If there is a problem with the firmware file, all front-panel buttons light red, and the firmware upgrade is aborted.

4. Disconnect the memory stick.

5. Check that the firmware was updated (see Changing Device Settings on page 18).

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VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Inputs 2 HDMI

On female HDMI connectors

DisplayPort

On a female DisplayPort connector

VGA

On a 15-pin HD connector

Stereo Analog Unbalanced Audio

On a 3.5mm mini jack

Outputs

HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

Stereo Analog Unbalanced Audio

On a 3.5mm mini jack

Ports

Ethernet

On an RJ-45 female connector for device control

RS-232 Control

On a 3-pin terminal block for device control

RS-232 Data

On a 3-pin terminal block for external device control

Remote Contact Closure Switches

On a 5-pin terminal block for input selection, Step-in activation and audio volume control

1 USB

On a female mini USB connector for firmware upgrading

Video

Max Resolution

HDMI inputs: 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 DP input: 4K60@60Hz 4:4:4 (MST format) VGA input: 1920x1440@60Hz Output: 4K@60 4:4:4

Compliance

HDMI and HDCP 2.2

Resolutions

See tables below

Audio

Maximum Input Level

6.3Vpp

Maximum Output Level

6.1Vpp

Controls Rear Panel

DIP-switches, factory reset button, RS-232, Ethernet, remote dry-contact switches

Front Panel

Input selection and Step-in buttons

Data RS-232

Baud Rate

9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

Supported Web Browsers

Windows 7

IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari

Windows 10

IE, Edge, Firefox, Chrome

MAC

Safari

iOS

Safari

Android

N/A

Power Consumption

12V DC, 1.1A

Source

12V DC, 2A

Environmental Conditions

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

Regulatory Compliance

Safety

CE, UL

Environmental

FCC, RoHs, WEEE

Enclosure

Size

MegaTOOLS®

Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Convection ventilation

General

Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

18.8 cm x 11.5cm x 2.5cm (7.4" x 4.5" x 1")

Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)

34.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.2cm (13.6" x 6.5" x 2.1")

Net Weight

0.5kg (1.1lbs)

Shipping Weight

1.1kg (2.42lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

Power adapter and cord, bracket set

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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Supported Input Resolutions

Input Resolution

Scan Format

Vertical Rate [Hz]

HDMI

VGA

640x350

Progressive

√ √

640x400

Progressive

85 √ √ √ 640x480

Interlaced

√

640x480

Progressive

√ √

640x480

Progressive

75, 85

√ √ √

720x400

Progressive

√ √

720x480

Interlaced

60 √

720(1440)x480

Interlaced

√

2880x480

Interlaced

√

720(1440)x576

Interlaced

25, 50

√

720x576

Interlaced

50 √

2880x576

Interlaced

√

720x576

Progressive

50, 100

√

800x600

Progressive

60 √ √ √ 800x600

Progressive

75, 85

√ √

848x480

Progressive

60 √ √ 1024x768

Progressive

60, 75

√ √ √

1024x768

Progressive

70 √ 1024x768

Progressive

√ √

1152x864

Progressive

75 √ √ 1280x720

Progressive

50 √ √

1280x720

Progressive

60 √ √ √ 1280x768

Progressive

60, 75

√ √ √

1280x768

Progressive

80 √ 1280x768

Progressive

√ √

1280x960

Progressive

60, 85

√ √

1280x1024

Progressive

60, 75

√ √ √

1280x1024

Progressive

√ √

1366x768

Progressive

60 √ √ 1600x900

Progressive

√

1600x1024

Progressive

√

1600x1200

Progressive

60 √ √

√

1600x1200

Progressive

65, 70, 75

√ √ 1680x1050

Progressive

60 √

√

1792x1344

Progressive

60 √ √ 1856x1392

Progressive

60 √

√

1920x1080

Interlaced

25, 30

√

1920x1080

Interlaced

50, 60

√ √

1920x1080

Progressive

24, 25, 30

√ √

1920x1080

Progressive

√

1920x1080

Progressive

60 √ √ √ 1920x1200

Progressive

60 √ √

√

2048x1152

Progressive

√

3840x2160

Progressive

√

3840x2160

Progressive

√ √

3840x2160

Progressive

60 √

√(MST)

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Supported Output Resolutions

Output Resolution

Scan Format

Vertical Rate [Hz]

3840x2160 (4K)

Progressive

3840x2160 (4K)

Progressive

3840x2160 (4K)

Progressive

1920x1200 (WUXGA)

Progressive

1920x1080 (1080p)

Progressive

1920x1080 (1080p)

Progressive

1680x1050

Progressive

1600x1200 (UXGA)

Progressive

1600x900 (HD+)

Progressive

1400x1050

Progressive

1440x900

Progressive

1366x768 (HD)

Progressive

1360x768

Progressive

1280x1024

Progressive

1280x800 (WXGA)

Progressive

1280x768 (WXGA)

Progressive

1280x720 (WXGA)

Progressive

1280x720 (WXGA)

Progressive

1024x768 (XGA)

Progressive

800x600 (SVGA)

Progressive

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Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Baud Rate:

115,200

Data Bits:

Stop Bits:

Parity:

None

Command Format:

ASCII

Example (Route video HDMI IN 2 to video HDMI OUT):

#ROUTE 1,1,2<CR>

Ethernet

To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to web pages->Device Settings -> Factory reset-> click OK

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Subnet mask:

255.255.0.0

Default gateway:

192.168.1.1

TCP Port #:

5000

Maximum TCP Ports:

Full Factory Reset

Web pages:

Device Settings -> Factory reset-> click OK

Rear panel button:

Press the Reset Button for about 5 seconds

Default EDID

Monitor

Model name............... VP-429H2

Manufacturer............. KMR

Plug and Play ID......... KMR070D

Serial number............ 49

Manufacture date......... 2018, ISO week 6

Filter driver............ None

-------------------------

EDID revision............ 1.3

Input signal type........ Digital

Color bit depth.......... Undefined

Display type............. Monochrome/grayscale

Screen size.............. 360 x 360 mm (20.0 in)

Power management......... Standby, Suspend

Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA/CTA-EXT)

-------------------------

DDC/CI................... Not supported

Color characteristics

Default color space...... Non-sRGB

Display gamma............ 2.40

Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.611 - Ry 0.329

Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.313 - Gy 0.559

Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.148 - By 0.131

White point (default).... Wx 0.320 - Wy 0.336

Additional descriptors... None

Timing characteristics

Horizontal scan range.... 15-136kHz

Vertical scan range...... 23-61Hz

Video bandwidth.......... 600MHz

CVT standard............. Not supported

GTF standard............. Not supported

Additional descriptors... None

Preferred timing......... Yes

Native/preferred timing.. 3840x2160p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "3840x2160" 594.000 3840 4016 4104 4400 2160 2168 2178 2250 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync

Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA

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640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - VESA STD 640 x 480p at 85Hz - VESA STD 800 x 600p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1024 x 768p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 85Hz - VESA STD

EIA/CEA/CTA-861 Information

Revision number.......... 3

IT underscan............. Supported

Basic audio.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Supported

Native formats........... 0

Detailed timing #1....... 1440x900p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1440x900" 106.500 1440 1520 1672 1904 900 903 909 934 -hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #2....... 1366x768p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1366x768" 85.500 1366 1436 1579 1792 768 771 774 798 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #3....... 1920x1200p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1920x1200" 154.000 1920 1968 2000 2080 1200 1203 1209 1235 +hsync -vsync

CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1280 x 720p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080i at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9) 720 x 576p at 50Hz - EDTV (4:3, 16:15) 720 x 480i at 60Hz - Doublescan (4:3, 8:9) 720 x 576i at 50Hz - Doublescan (4:3, 16:15) 1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 25Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001

CE audio data (formats supported) LPCM 2-channel, 16/20/24 bit depths at 32/44/48 kHz AC-3 6-channel, 640k max. bit rate at 32/44/48 kHz DTS 7-channel, 1536k max. bit rate at 32/44/48 kHz DTS-HD 8-channel, 16-bit at 32/44/48 kHz LPCM 8-channel, 16/20/24 bit depths at 32/44/48 kHz

CE speaker allocation data

Channel configuration.... 7.1

Front left/right......... Yes

Front LFE................ Yes

Front center............. Yes

Rear left/right.......... Yes

Rear center.............. No

Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... Yes

Rear LFE................. No

CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03

CEC physical address..... 2.0.0.0

Supports AI (ACP, ISRC).. No

Supports 48bpp........... No

Supports 36bpp........... Yes

Supports 30bpp........... Yes

Supports YCbCr 4:4:4..... Yes

Supports dual-link DVI... No

Maximum TMDS clock....... 300MHz

Audio/video latency (p).. n/a

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Audio/video latency (i).. n/a HDMI video capabilities.. Yes

EDID screen size......... No additional info

3D formats supported..... Not supported

Data payload............. 030C002000383C20008001020304

CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0xC45DD8

CEC physical address..... 0.1.7.8

Supports AI (ACP, ISRC).. Yes

Supports 48bpp........... No

Supports 36bpp........... No

Supports 30bpp........... No

Supports YCbCr 4:4:4..... No

Supports dual-link DVI... No

Maximum TMDS clock....... 35MHz

YCbCr 4:2:0 capability map data

Data payload............. 0F000003

Report information

Date generated........... 04/09/2019

Software revision........ 2.91.0.1043

Data source.............. Real-time 0x1100 - NB: improperly installed

Operating system......... 10.0.17763.2

Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,0D,07,31,00,00,00,06,1C,01,03,80,24,24,8C,C2,90,20,9C,54,50,8F,26, 21,52,56,2F,CF,00,A9,40,81,80,90,40,D1,C0,31,59,45,59,61,59,81,99,08,E8,00,30,F2,70,5A,80,B0,58, 8A,00,BA,88,21,00,00,1E,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,BA,88,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 50,2D,34,32,39,48,32,0A,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,17,3D,0F,88,3C,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,EF, 02,03,47,F0,52,10,1F,04,13,05,14,02,11,06,15,22,21,20,5D,5E,5F,60,61,2F,09,07,07,15,07,50,3E,07, C0,5F,07,01,0F,07,07,83,4F,00,00,6E,03,0C,00,20,00,38,3C,20,00,80,01,02,03,04,67,D8,5D,C4,01,78, 80,07,E4,0F,00,00,03,9A,29,A0,D0,51,84,22,30,50,98,36,00,10,0A,00,00,00,1C,66,21,56,AA,51,00,1E, 30,46,8F,33,00,10,09,00,00,00,1E,28,3C,80,A0,70,B0,23,40,30,20,36,00,10,0A,00,00,00,1A,00,00,B5

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VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000

Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or Ethernet ports.

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the following.

• Command format:

Prefix

Command Name

Constant (Space)

Parameter(s)

Suffix

Command



Parameter

<CR>

• Feedback format:

Prefix

Device ID

Constant

Command Name

Parameter(s)

Suffix

nn @ Command

Parameter

• Command parameters – Multiple parameters must be separated by a comma (,). In addition, multiple parameters can be grouped as a single parameter using brackets ([ and ]).

• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|).

• Parameters attributes – Parameters may contain multiple attributes. Attributes are indicated with pointy brackets (<…>) and must be separated by a period (.).

The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VS-88UT. The following figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such as Hercules):

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Protocol 3000 Commands

Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

Protocol handshaking.

Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number.

Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device.

COMMAND

#<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@OK<CR><LF>

#<CR>

AUD-EMB

Set audio in video embedding status.

COMMAND

#AUD-EMBin,out,status<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-EMBin,out,status<CR><LF>

in – Audio input to be embedded

number:

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP IN 4 – PC IN

out – Video output to embed into

number (1)

status – Embedding status

0 – Analog 1 – Embedded 2 – Auto

Set audio in video embedding status for input 2 and output 1 to analog:

#AUD-EMB2,1,0<CR>

AUD-EMB?

Get audio in video embedding status.

COMMAND

#AUD-EMB?in,out<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-EMBin,out,status<CR><LF>

in – Audio input to be embedded

number:

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP IN 4 – PC IN

out – Video output to embed into

number (1)

status – Embedding status

0 – Analog 1 – Embedded 2 – Auto

#AUD-EMB?1,1<CR>

AUD-LVL

Set volume level.

COMMAND

#AUD-LVLstage,channel,volume<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-LVLstage,channel,volume<CR><LF>

stage – 1 (Output processing) channel – 1 (Analog audio output) volume – Volume level 0 to 100%;

++ (increase current value);

-- (decrease current value)

Set AUDIO OUT level to -50dB:

#AUD-LVL1,1,-50<CR>

AUD-LVL?

Get volume level.

COMMAND

#AUD-LVL?stage,channel<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-LVLstage,channel,volume<CR><LF>

stage – 1 (Output processing) channel – 1 (Analog audio output) volume – Volume level 0 to 100%;

Get AUDIO OUT level

#AUD-LVL?1,1<CR>

AV-SW-MODE?

Get input auto switch mode (per output).

COMMAND

#AV-SW-MODE?layer,output_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-MODElayer,output_id,mode<CR><LF>

layer – Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

output_id – 1 mode –

0 – manual 1 – priority switch 2 – last connected switch

Get the input audio switch mode for HDBT Out:

#AV-SW-MODE?1,1<CR>

AV-SWTIMEOUT

Set auto switching timeout.

COMMAND

#AV-SW-TIMEOUTaction,time_out<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-TIMEOUTaction,time_out<CR><LF>

action –

0 – Video signal is lost. 2 – Audio signal is lost. 4 – Disable 5V on video output if no

input signal detected. 5 – Video cable is unplugged. 6 – Audio cable is unplugged.

time_out – Timeout in seconds

0 - 60000

Set the auto switching timeout to 5 seconds in the event of 5V disable when no input signal is detected:

#AV-SW-TIMEOUT4,5<CR>

AV-SWTIMEOUT?

Get auto switching timeout.

COMMAND

#AV-SW-TIMEOUT?action<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-TIMEOUTaction,time_out<CR><LF>

action –

0 – Video signal is lost. 2 – Audio signal is lost. 4 – Disable 5V on video output if no

input signal detected. 5 – Video cable is unplugged. 6 – Audio cable is unplugged.

time_out – Timeout in seconds

Get the Disable 5V on video output if no input signal detected timeout:

#AV-SW-TIMEOUT?4<CR>

BAUD

Set protocol serial port baud rate.

The new defined baud rate is stored in the EEPROM and used when powering up.

Default baud rate is 115200 (on factory reset).

Only works with devices supporting this command (if ERR 002 is returned, the default baud rate is used).

COMMAND

#BAUDbaud_rate<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BAUDbaud_rate<CR><LF>

Option 1:

~nn@BAUDcurrent_baud_rate<CR><LF>

Option 2:

~nn@BAUDbaud_rate1,baud_rate2,...<CR><LF>

baud_rate –

9600,14400,19200,28800,38400, 57600, 115200,230400

current_baud_rate –

9600,14400,19200,28800,38400, 57600, 115200,230400

baud_param – 0 - get the list of

supported baud rates

baud_rate1,baud_rate2,… – List

of supported baud rates

Set the DATA baud rate to 9600:

#BAUD9600<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

BAUD?

Get protocol serial port baud rate. (Option 1 - for current baud rate. Option 2 - for list of supported baud rates).

The new defined baud rate is stored in the EEPROM and used when powering up.

Default baud rate is 115200 (on factory reset).

Only works with devices supporting this command (if ERR 002 is returned, the default baud rate is used).

COMMAND

#BAUD?<CR>

#BAUD?baud_param<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BAUDbaud_rate<CR><LF>

Option 1:

~nn@BAUDcurrent_baud_rate<CR><LF>

Option 2:

~nn@BAUDbaud_rate1,baud_rate2,...<CR><LF>

baud_rate –

9600,14400,19200,28800,38400, 57600, 115200,230400

current_baud_rate –

9600,14400,19200,28800,38400, 57600, 115200,230400

baud_param – 0 - get the list of

supported baud rates

baud_rate1,baud_rate2,… – List

of supported baud rates

Get DATA serial port baud rate:

#BAUD?<CR>

BEACONINFO?

Get beacon information, including IP address, UDP control port, TCP control port, MAC address, model, name.

There is no Set command. Get command initiates a notification.

COMMAND

#BEACON-INFO?port_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BEACON-INFOport_id,ip_string,udp_port,tcp_port,mac_ad

dress,model,name<CR><LF>

port_id – ID of the Ethernet port ip_string – Dot-separated

representation of the IP address

udp_port – UDP control port tcp_port – TCP control port mac_address – Dash-separated

mac address

model – Device model name – Device name

Get beacon information:

#BEACON-INFO?<CR>

BTN

Set module state.

After a SET command, LEDs show the button status:

mute – button LED off. active – button LED on. pending – button LED

flashing. The Step-in master uses

this command to get the actual status and identify if the device is in pending Step-in request.

In reply to the Step-in request, the Step-in master updates the button status by sending set to activate and configures the Step-in action. Other Step-in clients are set to mute.

COMMAND

#BTNbutton_num,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BTNbutton_num,mode<CR><LF>

button_num – Button number (1) mode –

0 – mute 1 – active, 255 (0xFF) - pending

(request step in) (Get command

only) In case of ECHO notification, the mode is replaced by the input # of the

Step-in client and does not mean the status of the button. An ECHO-ED notification happens only when a button becomes active

Set button 1 state to mute:

#BTN2,0<CR>

BTN?

Get module state.

After a SET command, LEDs show the button status:

mute – button LED off. active – button LED on. pending – button LED

flashing. The Step-in master uses

this command to get the actual status and identify if the device is in pending Step-in request.

In reply to the Step-in request, the Step-in master updates the button status by sending set to activate and configures the Step-in action. Other Step-in clients are set to mute.

COMMAND

#BTN?button_num<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BTNbutton_num,mode<CR><LF>

button_num – Button number (0…n) mode –

0 – mute 1 – active, 255 (0xFF) - pending

(request step in) (Get command only)

In case of ECHO notification, the mode is replaced by the input # of the Step-in client and does not mean the status of the button. An ECHO-ED notification happens only when a button becomes active

Get button 2 state:

#BTN?2<CR>

BUILD-DATE?

Get device build date.

COMMAND

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,time<CR><LF>

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where

YYYY = Year MM = Month DD = Day

time – Format: hh:mm:ss where

hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds

Get the device build date:

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

CPEDID

Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM.

Destination bitmap size depends on device properties (for 64 inputs it is a 64-bit word).

Example: bitmap 0x0013 means inputs 1,2 and 5 are loaded with the new EDID.

In certain products Safe_mode is an optional parameter. See the HELP command for its availability.

COMMAND

#CPEDIDsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap<CR>

#CPEDIDsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap,safe_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CPEDIDsrc_stg,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap<CR><LF>

~nn@CPEDIDsrc_stg,src_id,st_type,dest_bitmap,safe_mode<CR

><LF>

src_type – EDID source type

(usually output)

0 – Input 1 – Output 2 – Default EDID 3 – Custom EDID

src_id – Number of chosen source

stage

0 – Default EDID source 1 – Output 1 2 – Output 2

dst_type – EDID destination type

(usually input)

0 – Input 1 – Output 2 – Default EDID 3 – Custom EDID

dest_bitmap – Bitmap representing

destination IDs. Format: XXXX…X,

where X is hex digit. The binary form of every hex digit represents corresponding destinations.

0 – indicates that EDID data is not

copied to this destination.

1 – indicates that EDID data is

copied to this destination.

safe_mode –

0 – device accepts the EDID as is

without trying to adjust

1 – device tries to adjust the EDID

(default value if no parameter is sent)

Copy the EDID data from the Output 1 (EDID source) to the Input:

#CPEDID1,1,0,0x1<CR>

Copy the EDID data from the default EDID source to the Input:

#CPEDID2,0,0,0x1<CR>

DIR

List files in device.

COMMAND

#DIR<CR>

FEEDBACK

Multi-line:

~nn@DIR<CR><LF>

file_name TABfile_sizebytes,ID:file_id<CR><LF> TABfree_sizebytes.<CR><LF>

file_name – Name of file file_size – File size in bytes. A file

can take more space on device memory

file_id – Internal ID for file in file

system

free_size – Free space in bytes in

device file system

#DIR<CR>

DISPLAY?

Get output HPD status.

COMMAND

#DISPLAY?out_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DISPLAYout_id,status<CR><LF>

out_id – Output number

1 – Output 1

status – HPD status according to

signal validation

0 – Signal or sink is not valid 1 – Signal or sink is valid 2 – Sink and EDID is valid

Get the output HPD status of Output 1:

#DISPLAY?1<CR>

DPSWSTATUS?

Get the DIP-switch state.

COMMAND

#DPSW-STATUS?dp_sw_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DPSW-STATUSdp_sw_id,status<CR><LF>

dp_sw_id – 1 to 4 (number of DIP

switches)

status – Up/down

0 – Up 1 – Down

get the DIP-switch 2 status:

#DPSW-STATUS?2<CR>

ETH-PORT

Set Ethernet port protocol.

If the port number you enter is already in use, an error is returned. The port number must be within the following range: 0-(2^16-1).

COMMAND

#ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR><LF>

portType – TCP/UDP ETHPort – TCP/UDP port number

(0 – 65535)

Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457:

#ETH-PORT0,12457<CR>

ETH-PORT?

Get Ethernet port protocol.

COMMAND

#ETH-PORT?portType<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR><LF>

portType – TCP/UDP

0 – TCP 1 – UDP

ETHPort – TCP / UDP port number

(0 – 65535)

Get the Ethernet port protocol for UDP:

#ETH-PORT?1<CR>

FACTORY

Reset device to factory default configuration.

This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time.

Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect.

COMMAND

#FACTORY<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@FACTORYOK<CR><LF>

Reset the device to factory default configuration:

#FACTORY<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

HDCP-MOD

Set HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working mode on the device input:

HDCP supported HDCP_ON [default].

HDCP not supported HDCP OFF.

HDCP support changes following detected sink MIRROR OUTPUT.

When you define 3 as the mode, the HDCP status is defined according to the connected output in the following priority: OUT 1, OUT 2. If the connected display on OUT 2 supports HDCP, but OUT 1 does not, then HDCP is defined as not supported. If OUT 1 is not connected, then HDCP is defined by OUT 2.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MODstage,inp_id,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODstage,inp_id,mode<CR><LF>

stage – Input/Output

0 – Input 1 – Output

inp_id – Input number:

0 – HDMI IN 1 1 –HDMI IN 2 2 – DP Output number: 0

mode – HDCP mode:

0 – HDCP On 1 – HDCP Off 2 – Follow input 3 – HDCP defined according to the

connected output

Set the input HDCP-MODE of IN 1 to Off:

#HDCP-MOD1,0<CR>

HDCP-MOD?

Get HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working mode on the device input:

HDCP supported HDCP_ON [default].

HDCP not supported HDCP OFF.

HDCP support changes following detected sink MIRROR OUTPUT.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MOD?inp_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODinp_id,mode<CR><LF>

inp_id – Input number:

1 – IN 1 HDMI 2 – IN 2 HDBT

mode – HDCP mode:

0 – HDCP Off 3 – HDCP defined according to the

connected output

Get the input HDCP-MODE of IN 1 HDMI:

#HDCP-MOD?1<CR>

HDCP-STAT?

Get HDCP signal status.

Output stage (1) – get the HDCP signal status of the sink device connected to the specified output.

Input stage (0) – get the HDCP signal status of the source device connected to the specified input.

COMMAND

#HDCP-STAT?stage,stage_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-STATstage,stage_id,status<CR><LF>

stage – Input/Output

0 – Input 1 – Output

stage_id – Number of chosen stage

for the input stage

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA

For the output stage

1 – HDMI OUT

status – Signal encryption status -

valid values On/Off

0 – HDCP Off 1 – HDCP On

Get the output HDCP-STATUS of IN 1:

#HDCP-STAT?0,1<CR>

HELP

Get command list or help for specific command.

COMMAND

#HELP<CR>

#HELPcommand_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

1. Multi-line:

~nn@Devicecommand,command…<CR><LF>

To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)<CR><LF>

~nn@HELPcommand:<CR><LF>

description<CR><LF>

USAGE:usage<CR><LF>

command – Name of a specific

command

Get the command list:

#HELP<CR>

To get help for AV-SW-TIMEOUT: HELPAV-SW-TIMEOUT<CR>

MODEL?

Get device model.

This command identifies equipment connected to VP-429H2 and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests.

COMMAND

#MODEL?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MODELmodel_name<CR><LF>

model_name – String of up to 19

printable ASCII chars

Get the device model:

#MODEL?<CR>

MUTE

Set audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF>

channel – 1 (Audio out) mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off 1 – On

Set speaker output to mute:

#MUTE1,1<CR>

MUTE?

Get audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTE?channel<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF>

channel – 1 (Output number) mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off 1 – On

Get mute status of output 1

#MUTE1?<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

NAME

Set machine (DNS) name.

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machine_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAMEmachine_name<CR><LF>

machine_name – String of up to 15

alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Set the DNS name of the device to room-442:

#NAMEroom-442<CR>

NAME?

Get machine (DNS) name.

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?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAMEmachine_name<CR><LF>

machine_name – String of up to 15

alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Get the DNS name of the device:

#NAME?<CR>

NAME-RST

Reset machine (DNS) name to factory default.

Factory default of machine (DNS) name is

“KRAMER_” + 4 last

digits of device serial number.

COMMAND

#NAME-RST<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAME-RSTOK<CR><LF>

Reset the machine name (S/N last digits are 0102):

#NAMERSTKRAMER_0102<CR>

NET-CONFIG

Set a network configuration.

Parameters,[DNS1] and [DNS2]are optional.

For Backward compatibility, the id parameter can be omitted. In this case, the Network ID, by default, is 0, which is the Ethernet control port.

If the gateway address is not compliant to the subnet mask used for the host IP, the command will return an error. Subnet and gateway compliancy specified by RFC950.

COMMAND

#NET-CONFIGid,ip,net_mask,gateway,[DNS1],[DNS2]<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-CONFIGid,ip,net_mask,gateway<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are 1,2,3….

ip – Network IP net_mask – Network mask gateway – Network gateway

Set the device network parameters to IP address

192.168.113.10, net mask

255.255.0.0, and gateway

192.168.0.1:

#NET-CONFIG0,192.168.1

13.10,255.255.0.0,192.1

68.0.1<CR>

NET-CONFIG?

Get a network configuration.

COMMAND

#NET-CONFIG?id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-CONFIGid,ip,net_mask,gateway<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are 1,2,3….

ip – Network IP net_mask – Network mask gateway – Network gateway

Get network configuration:

#NET-CONFIG?id<CR>

NET-DHCP

Set DHCP mode.

Only 1 is relevant for the mode value. To disable DHCP, the user must configure a static IP address for the device.

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 NAME command. 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.

For Backward compatibility, the id parameter can be omitted. In this case, the Network ID, by default, is 0, which is the Ethernet control port.

COMMAND

#NET-DHCPid,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-DHCPid,mode<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are 1,2,3….

mode –

1 – Try to use DHCP. (If

unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command).

Enable DHCP mode for port 1, if available:

#NET-DHCP1,1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

NET-DHCP?

Get DHCP mode.

For Backward compatibility, the id parameter can be omitted. In this case, the Network ID, by default, is 0, which is the Ethernet control port.

COMMAND

#NET-DHCP?id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-DHCPid,mode<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are 1,2,3….

mode –

0 – Do not use DHCP. Use the IP

set by the factory or using the NET-IP or NET-CONFIG command.

1 – Try to use DHCP. If unavailable,

use the IP set by the factory or using the NET-IP or NET- CONFIG command.

Get DHCP mode for port 1:

#NET-DHCP?1<CR>

NET-GATE

Set gateway IP.

A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of security issues. For proper settings consult your network administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-GATEip_address<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the gateway IP address to

192.168.0.1:

#NETGATE192.168.000.001<CR

NET-GATE?

Get gateway IP.

A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be aware of security problems.

COMMAND

#NET-GATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the gateway IP address:

#NET-GATE?<CR>

NET-IP

Set IP address.

For proper settings consult your network administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-IPip_address<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the IP address to

192.168.1.39:

#NETIP192.168.001.039<CR>

NET-IP?

Get IP address.

COMMAND

#NET-IP?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the IP address:

#NET-IP?<CR>

NET-MAC?

Get MAC address.

For backward compatibility, the id parameter can be omitted. In this case, the Network ID, by default, is 0, which is the Ethernet control port.

COMMAND

#NET-MAC?id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MACid,mac_address<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device network

interface (if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, meaning the

control port is ‘0’, additional ports are 1,2,3….

mac_address – Unique MAC

address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XXXX where X is hex digit

#NET-MAC?id<CR>

NET-MASK

Set subnet mask.

For proper settings consult your network administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-MASKnet_mask<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF>

net_mask – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the subnet mask to

255.255.0.0:

#NETMASK255.255.000.000<CR

NET-MASK?

Get subnet mask.

COMMAND

#NET-MASK?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF>

net_mask – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the subnet mask:

#NET-MASK?<CR>

PASS

Set password for login level.

The default password is an empty string.

COMMAND

#PASSlogin_level,password<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PASSlogin_level,password<CR><LF>

login_level – Level of login to set

(End User or Administrator).

password – Password for the

login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars

Set the password for the Admin protocol permission level to 33333:

#PASSAdmin,33333<CR>

PRIORITY

Set input priority.

WP-577VH – layer parameter is not used.

COMMAND

#PRIORITYlayer,PRIORITY1,PRIORITY2…PRIORITYn<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PRIORITYlayer,PRIORITY1,PRIORITY2…PRIORITYn<CR><LF>

layer – Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

PRIORITY1 –first priority input PRIORITYn- – 4th priority input

Set the video input priority of PC In (4) as the highest priority:

#PRIORITY1,4,2,3,1<CR>

PRIORITY?

Get input priority.

COMMAND

#PRIORITY?layer<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PRIORITYlayer,PRIORITY1,PRIORITY2…PRIORITYn<CR><LF>

layer – Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

PRIORITY1 – first priority input PRIORITYn- – 4th priority input

Get video input priority:

#PRIORITY?1<CR>

PROT-VER?

Get device protocol version.

COMMAND

#PROT-VER?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PROT-VER3000:version<CR><LF>

version – XX.XX where X is a

decimal digit

Get the device protocol version:

#PROT-VER?<CR>

ROUTE

Set layer routing.

This command replaces all other routing commands.

COMMAND

#ROUTElayer,dest,src<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ROUTElayer,dest,src<CR><LF>

layer Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

dest

1 – HDMI OUT

src – Source id

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA

Route video HDMI IN 2 to video HDMI OUT:

#ROUTE1,1,2<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

ROUTE?

Get layer routing.

This command replaces all other routing commands.

COMMAND

#ROUTE?layer,dest<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ROUTElayer,dest,src<CR><LF>

layer Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

Dest

1 – HDMI OUT

src – Source id

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA

Get the layer routing:

#ROUTE?layer,dest<CR>

SIGNAL?

Get input signal status.

COMMAND

#SIGNAL?inp_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SIGNALinp_id,status<CR><LF>

inp_id – Input number

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA

status – Signal status according to

signal validation:

0 – Off 1 – On

Get the input signal lock status of IN 1:

#SIGNAL?1<CR>

SN?

Get device serial

number.

COMMAND #SN?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@SNserial_number<CR><LF>

serial_number – 14 decimal

digits, factory assigned

Get the device serial number:

#SN?<CR>

STEPIN-CP?

Get module Step-in capabilities.

If a module does not support Step-in it might respond with an error

“command not supported”.

COMMAND

#STEPIN-CP?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@STEPIN-CPcapabilities,num_of_inputs,num_of_cntl_btn<C

R><LF>

capabilities –

0 – module doesn’t support Step-in 1 – module supports Step-in

num_of_inputs – Number of video

inputs for remote switching

num_of_cntl_btn – Number of

control buttons to program in master device

type1,type2…typeN – Input type

according to num_of_inputs

2 – HDMI 3 – DisplayPort 6 – VGA

Get module Step-in capabilities:

#STEPIN-CP?<CR>

VERSION?

Get firmware version number.

COMMAND

#VERSION?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VERSIONfirmware_version<CR><LF>

firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX

where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version

Get the device firmware version number:

#VERSION?<CR>

VGA-PHASE

Set ADC (VGA) sampling phase.

Response answers with absolute value after decreasing or increasing value.

COMMAND

#VGA-PHASEchannel,value<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VGA-PHASEchannel,value<CR><LF>

channel – 4 (Input number) value – Phase parameter in LSB

units

++ increase current value – decrease current value

Increase the current value of the ADC (VGA) sampling phase:

#VGA-PHASE3,++<CR>

VGA-PHASE?

Get ADC (VGA) sampling phase.

Response answers with absolute value after decreasing or increasing value.

COMMAND

#VGA-PHASE?channel<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VGA-PHASEchannel,value<CR><LF>

channel – Input number value – Phase parameter in LSB

units

++ increase current value – decrease current value

Get ADC (VGA) sampling phase:

#VGA-PHASE?2<CR>

VID

LEGACY COMMAND. Set video switch state.

The GET command identifies input switching on Step-in clients.

The SET command is for remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web).

This is a legacy command. New Step-in modules support the ROUTE command.

COMMAND

#VIDin>out<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VIDin>out<CR><LF>

in – Input number

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA

> – Connection character between in

and out parameters

out – 1 (Output number)

Switch IN 1 to OUT 3:

#VID1>3<CR>

VID?

LEGACY COMMAND. Get video switch state.

The GET command identifies input switching on Step-in clients.

The SET command is for remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web).

This is a legacy command. New Step-in modules support the ROUTE command.

COMMAND

#VID?out<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VIDin>out<CR><LF>

in – Input number

1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA

> – Connection character between in

and out parameters

out – 1 (Output number)

Get video switch state:

#VID?2<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

VID-RES

Set output resolution.

“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.

To use “custom resolutions” (entries 100-

105 In View Modes), define them using the DEF-RES command.

COMMAND

#VID-RESstage,stage_id,is_native,resolution<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VID-RESstage,stage_id,is_native,resolution<CR><LF>

stage – 1 (Output) stage_id – 1 (out 1) is_native – Native resolution flag

0 – Off

resolution – Resolution index

0=native resolution 1=3840x2160@60 2=3840x2160@30 3=1920x1080@60 4=1920x1200@60 5=1366x768@60 6=800x600@60 7=1024x768@60 8=1280x800@60 9=1280x720@60 10=1280x768@60 11=1440x900@60 12=1600x900@60 13=1600x1200@60 14=1280x720@50 15=1920x1080@50 16=1360x768@60 17=1280x1024@60 18=1400x1050@60 19=1680x1050@60 20=3840x2160@50

Set the output resolution to 3840x2160@30:

#VID-RES1,1,0,2<CR>

VID-RES?

Set output resolution.

“Get” 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.

To use “custom resolutions” (entries 100-

105 In View Modes), define them using the DEF-RES command.

COMMAND

#VID-RES?stage,stage_id,is_native<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VID-RES?stage,stage_id,is_native,resolution<CR><LF>

stage – 1 (Output) stage_id – 1 (out 1) is_native – Native resolution flag

0 – Off

resolution – Resolution index

Set output resolution:

#VID-RES?1,1,1<CR>

VMUTE

Set enable/disable video on output.

Video mute parameter 2 (blank picture) is not supported.

COMMAND

#VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF>

output_id – 1 (Output) flag – Video Mute

0 – Video enabled 1 – Video disabled 2 – Blank picture

Disable the video output:

#VMUTE1,0<CR>

VMUTE?

Get video on output status.

Video mute parameter 2 (blank picture) is not supported.

COMMAND

#VMUTE?output_id_<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF>

output_id – 1 (Output) outputs flag – Video Mute

0 – Video enabled 1 – Video disabled 2 – Blank picture

Get video on output status:

#VMUTE?1<CR>

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VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000

Result and Error Codes

Syntax

In case of an error, the device responds with an error message. The error message syntax:

• ~NN@ERR XXX<CR><LF> – when general error, no specific command

• ~NN@CMD ERR XXX<CR><LF> – for specific command

• NN – machine number of device, default = 01

• XXX – error code

Error Codes

Error Name

Error Code

Description

P3K_NO_ERROR

No error

ERR_PROTOCOL_SYNTAX

Protocol syntax

ERR_COMMAND_NOT_AVAILABLE

Command not available

ERR_PARAMETER_OUT_OF_RANGE

Parameter out of range

ERR_UNAUTHORIZED_ACCESS

Unauthorized access

ERR_INTERNAL_FW_ERROR

Internal FW error

ERR_BUSY

Protocol busy

ERR_WRONG_CRC

Wrong CRC

ERR_TIMEDOUT

Timeout

ERR_RESERVED

(Reserved)

ERR_FW_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE

Not enough space for data (firmware, FPGA…)

ERR_FS_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE

Not enough space – file system

ERR_FS_FILE_NOT_EXISTS

File does not exist

ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_CREATED

File can’t be created

ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_OPEN

File can’t open

ERR_FEATURE_NOT_SUPPORTED

Feature is not supported

ERR_RESERVED_2

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_3

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_4

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_5

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_6

(Reserved)

ERR_PACKET_CRC

Packet CRC error

ERR_PACKET_MISSED

Packet number isn't expected (missing packet)

ERR_PACKET_SIZE

Packet size is wrong

ERR_RESERVED_7

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_8

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_9

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_10

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_11

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_12

(Reserved)

ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED

EDID corrupted

ERR_NON_LISTED

Device specific errors

ERR_SAME_CRC

File has the same CRC – no changed

ERR_WRONG_MODE

Wrong operation mode

ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED

Device/chip was not initialized

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The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“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 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.

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The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:

1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year warranty for firmware and software updates; all Kramer VIA accessories, adapters, tags, and dongles are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty.

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If it is 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.

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Kramer VP-429H2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Achieving the Best Performance

Safety Instructions

Recycling Kramer Products

Overview

Exceptional Quality

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

Flexible Connectivity

Typical Applications

Controlling your VP-429H2

Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler

Mounting VP-429H2

Connecting VP-429H2

Connecting to VP-429H2 via RS-232

Setting the DIP-Switches

Connecting the Remote Control Switches

Operating and Controlling VP-429H2

Selecting an Input

Selecting an Input in the Manual Mode

Auto Adjusting the VGA Signal

Adjusting the Output Volume

Performing a Step-in Operation

Operating via Ethernet

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

Configuring the Ethernet Port

Using the Embedded Web Pages

Browsing VP-429H2 Web Pages

Switching the Inputs and Adjusting the Signal

Switching the Inputs

Setting the Volume

Adjusting the VGA Signal

Changing Device Settings

Changing the Ethernet Settings

Factory Reset

Triggering Commands via the DATA RS-232 Port

Defining Video and Audio Settings

Defining the Video Settings

Viewing the Audio Selection Mode

Set HDCP Support

Setting Switching Timeouts for Auto Switching

Setting Web Page Access Permission

Managing EDID

Upgrading the Firmware

Viewing the About Page

Upgrading the Firmware via USB Port

Technical Specifications

Supported Input Resolutions

Supported Output Resolutions

Default Communication Parameters

Default EDID

Protocol 3000

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 Commands

Result and Error Codes

Syntax

Error Codes