Kramer VP-429H2 User Manual
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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-429H2
Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler
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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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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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Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler
This section defines VP-429H2.
Figure 1: VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
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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
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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 40C (32 to 104F).
• Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
• 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
OFF
Last connected switching mode: The last physically-connected input
has priority.
OFF
ON
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).
ON
OFF
Manual input selection.
ON
ON
Manual input selection.
DIP 3
DIP 4
Audio Input Selection Method (for HDMI and DP)
OFF
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
ON
N/A
ON
OFF
Use the embedded audio as the audio source.
ON
ON
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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