Kramer VP-440 User Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-440

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-300476 Rev 7

www.kramerAV.com

VP-440 – Contents i

Contents

1 Introduction 1

2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instruc ti o ns 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable for HDBT 5

3.2 Defining the VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6

4 Connecting the VP-440 8

4.1 Microphone Pinout 10

4.2 Wiring the TP LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector 11

5 Controlling the VP-440 12

5.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 12

5.2 Using the OSD Menu 12

5.3 Connecting to the VP-440 via RS-232 16

5.4 Operating via Ethernet 17

5.5 Controlling the VP-440 via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 21

6 Using the Embedded Web Pages 22

6.1 Browsing the VP-440 Web Pages 22

6.2 The Input Select Page 23

6.3 The Device Settings Page 26

6.4 The Output Settings Page 28

6.5 The HDCP Page 29

6.6 The EDID Page 30

6.7 The Audio Settings Page 32

6.8 The Advanced Page 33

6.9 The About Page 33

7 Technical Specifications 34

7.1 Default Communication Parameters 35

7.2 Input Resolutions 35

7.3 Output Resolutions 36

8 The RS-232/Ethernet (UDP) Communication Protocol 37

8.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 37

8.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 40

8.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 41

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Figures

Figure 1: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6

Figure 2: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 7

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-440 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 9

Figure 4: Condenser Microphone Pinout 10

Figure 5: Dynamic Microphone Pinout 10

Figure 6: TP PINOUT 11

Figure 7: Talkover Mode 16

Figure 8: RS-232 Pinout 16

Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 18

Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 19

Figure 11: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 19

Figure 12: Internet Protocol Properties Window 20

Figure 13: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 21

Figure 14: The Input Select Page 24

Figure 15: The VP-440 Standby Mode 24

Figure 16: The Input Select Page – Mixer On/Off 25

Figure 17: The Input Select Page – Edit Input Buttons (HDMI and VGA Respectively) 25

Figure 18: The Device Settings Page 26

Figure 19: The Device Settings Page – Static IP Confirmation 26

Figure 20: The Device Settings Page – Uploading the New Firmware File 27

Figure 21: The Device Settings Page – Uploading the New Firmware File 27

Figure 22: The Device Settings Page – New Firmware Updated 27

Figure 23: The Output Settings Page 28

Figure 24: The HDCP Page 29

Figure 25: The EDID Page 30

Figure 26: The EDID Page – Copying a Resoluti on 31

Figure 27: The EDID Page –The Copy EDID Results 31

Figure 28: The Audio Settings Page 32

Figure 29: The Advanced Page 33

Figure 30: The About Page 33

VP-440 - Introduction 1

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing

a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems

that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily

basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making

the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by

function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;

GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:

Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:

Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room

Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video

Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14:

Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler.

This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

• Classroom, lecture theaters and education application

• Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefull y and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

Go to http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-440 to check for up-to-date

user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are

available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve 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-440 away from moisture, excessi ve sunli ght and

dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

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2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is

provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims

to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer

Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling

Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of

waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For

details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our

recycling pages at http://www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/

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3 Overview

The VP-440 is a high−performance presentation scaler/switcher for HDMI and

computer graphics signals. The unit scales the video, embeds the audio, and outputs

the signal to both an HDMI and an HDBaseT output, as well as outputting to

unbalanced stereo audio.

The VP-440 features:

• PixPerfect™ scaling technology – Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high

quality scaling technology, with full up and down scaling of all video input

signals

• HDTV compatibility

• HDCP compliance

• Automatic input switching selectable to last connected or auto-scan

• 6 video inputs - 4 HDMI on HDMI connectors, 2 computer graphics video on

15−pin HD connectors

• Scaled output on HDMI and HDBT connectors simultaneously

• System Range for the HDBT inputs and outputs - Up to 70m (230ft)

For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use Kramer's

BC-UNIKat cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the

signal resolution, source and display used. The distance using

non-Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges.

• Up to UXGA/1080p output resolutions

• Microphone input with audio DSP options including mixing and talk-over

• Companion AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) – stereo audio for every video input

• 6 unbalanced stereo inputs on 3.5mm connectors as well as embedded audio

for the HDMI inputs, each with individual level controls

• Audio outputs – one unbalanced stereo on a 3.5mm connector as well as

embedded audio on the HDMI and HDBT outputs

• Multiple aspect ratio selections - full, best fit, over scan, under scan, letter box

and pan scan

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• Powerful audio features via DSP technology including audio equalization,

mixing, delay and so on

• Built-in ProcAmp - color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness

• Supports 4:4:4 (RGB and YUV) as well as 4:2:2 (YUV) color sampling in

Native mode

• Maintains constant output sync – there is no disruption on the output while

switching between inputs and when no video is detected

• Dedicated RS-232 port for bidirectional data tunneling via HDBT

• Front panel lockout

• Non-volatile memory – saves final settings

Control your VP-440:

• Directly, via the front panel push buttons

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

other serial controller

• Via the OSD (o n-screen display)

• Via remote contact-closure switches

• Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages

The VP-440 is housed in a 1/2 19" 1U enclosure, letting 2 units to be rack mounted

side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-1 universal rack adapter.

3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cables for HDBT

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our

digital twisted pair products;

BC-UNIKat shielded twisted pair (U/FTP) cables

significantly outperform regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 cables.

We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cables.

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3.2 Defining the VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-440.

Figure 1: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

Feature

Function



/ 48 V

Move up (48V) to select a condenser type microphone; down

to select a dynamic type microphone. (We recommend

keeping the switch down if a microphone is not connected to

the VP-440)

MIC 6.3mm Jack

Connect to the microphone source

Input Selector

Buttons

HDMI IN

Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4)

PC IN

Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2)

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Section 5.2)

Navigation

Buttons



Press to decrease numeri cal values or select from several

definitions

When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce the

output volume



Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 5.2)



Press to increase numerical values or select from several

definitions

When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the

output volume



Press to move down the menu list (see Section 5.2)

ENTER Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters

(see Section 5.2)

RESET TO XGA/720p

Button

Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle between

switching to XGA or 720p

8 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 5 seconds to lock/unlock the front

panel buttons

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Figure 2: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

Feature

Function

VIDEO INPUT

Connectors

HDMI

Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4)

PC 15-pin HD

Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2)

AUDIO INPUT

Unbalanced

Stereo 3.5 Mini

Jack

Connector

HDMI

Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 4)

Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source

(from 1 to 2)

AUDIO OUT 3.5 Mini Jack

Connector

Connect to a an unbalanced st er eo au d io acc ept or

14 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other controller through

computer networkin g

HDMI OUT

Connect to the HDMI acceptor

HDBT RJ-45

Connect to an HDBT receiver

INPUT SELECT Terminal

Block Connectors

For remotely switching the inputs via contact closure

switches

DATA (Tx, Rx, GND) Terminal

Block Connectors

Connect to the PC or control device to tunnel data

between this RS-232 port and the HDBT OUT port

19 CTRL (Tx, Rx, GND) Terminal

Block Connectors

Connect to the PC or the serial controller

5V DC/4A

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

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4 Connecting the VP-440

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to

your VP-440. After connecting your VP-440, connect its power and

then switch on the power to each device.

You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only

those that are required.

To connect the VP-440, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3

, do the following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a BluRay disk player) to the HDMI 1

(H1) VIDEO INPUT connector (from 1 to 4).

Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI

connector on the VP-440 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you can

connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector

2. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 15-pin HD VIDEO INPUT

connector (from 1 to 2).

3. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm mini jack

connectors, as required (not shown in Figure 3

4. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an

LCD display).

5. Connect the HDBT OUT connector to an HDBT receiver.

6. Connect the AU DIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack connector to an unbalanced stereo

audio acceptor (not shown in Figure 3

7. On the front panel, connect a microphone to the MIC 6.5mm phone jack and

set it to condenser or dynamic type.

8. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3

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9. Connect the:

 RS-232 DATA 3-pin terminal block connector (Tx, Rx, G) to a PC for

sending RS-232 commands via HDBT

 RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin terminal block connector (Tx, Rx, G) to a PC to

control the unit

10. Connect the INPUT SELECT 7-pin terminal block contact-closure remote-

control pins to select an input by momentarily pressing the switch.

11. Connect the ETHERNET port, see Section 5.4

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-440 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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4.1 Microphone Pinout

The microphone

6.3mm jack pinout

for a

condenser microphone.

Figure 4: Condenser Microphone Pinout

The microphone

6.3

mm jack pinout for a

Dynamic microphone.

Figure 5: Dynamic Microphone Pinout

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4.2 Wiring the TP LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector

This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45

connectors.

EIA /TIA 568B

Figure 6: TP PINOUT

Wire Color

Orange / White

Orange

Green / White

Blue

Blue / White

Green

Brown / White

Brown

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5 Controlling the VP-440

The VP-440 can be controlled via:

• The front panel buttons (see Section 5.1

)

• The OSD menu (see Section 5.2)

• RS-232 port (see Section 5.3)

• The ETHERNET (see Section 5.4)

• Remote control contact closure (see Section 5.5)

5.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-440 includes the following front panel buttons:

• Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 to 4) and PC

(1 and 2)

• MENU, ENTER, and up, down, left and right arrow buttons

• RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons

5.1.1 The Auto Adjust Feature

The auto adjust feature may be implemented every time the input is switched to VGA

or when the input resolution changes, as set in the FINETUNE menu (see

Section 5.2.1

5.2 Using the OSD Menu

The control buttons let you control the VP-440 via the OSD menu. Press the:

• MENU button to enter the menu

The default timeout is set to 10 seconds

• ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings

• Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on the

video output

On the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu

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5.2.1 The MAIN MENU

Mode

Function

OUTPUT

SOURCE

Select the input: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, PC1 or PC2

SIZE

Select the image size: FULL, OVER SCAN, UNDER 1, UNDER 2, LETTER

BOX, PAN SCAN or BEST FIT

RESOLUTION

Select the output resolution from the menu:

Output resolution:

Appears as:

Output resolution:

Appears as:

NATIVE HDMI

1680x1050 @60Hz

1680x1050 60

NATIVE HDBT

1600x1200 @60Hz

1600x1200 60

640x480 @60Hz

640x480 60

1920x1080 @60Hz

1920x1080 60

800x600 @60Hz

800x600 60

1920x1200 @60Hz

1920x1200 60

1024x768 @60Hz

1024x768 60

480p @60Hz

720x480P 60

1280x768 @60Hz

1280x768 60

720p @60Hz

1280x720P 60

1360x768 @60Hz

1360x768 60

1080i @60Hz

1920x1080I 60

1280x720 @60Hz

1280x720 60

1080p @60Hz

1920x1080P 60

1280x800 @60Hz

1280x800 60

576p @50Hz

720x576P 50

1280x1024 @60Hz

1280x1024 60

720p @50Hz

1280x720P 50

1440x900 @60Hz

1440x900 60

1080i @50Hz

1920x1080I 50

1400x1050 @60Hz

1400x1050 60

1080p @50Hz

1920x1080P 50

NATIVE - Select NATIVE to select the output resolution from the EDID of the

connected HDMI monitor

PICTURE

CONTRAST

Set the contrast (the range and default values vary according to the input

signal)

BRIGHTNESS

Set the brightness (the range and default values vary according to the input

signal)

RED

Set the red level

GREEN

Set the green level

BLUE

Set the blue level

HUE

Set the color hue (not applicable for VGA inputs)

SATURATION

Set the color saturation (not applicable for VGA inputs)

SHARPNESS

Set the sharpness of the picture (not applicable for VGA inputs)

NOISE

REDUCTION

Select the noise reduction: OFF, LOW, MID (middle) and HIGH (not

applicable for VGA inputs)

FINETUNE

Enabled for VGA: AUTO ADJUST (NO/YES), H-POSITION, V-POSITION,

PHASE, CLOCK, WXGA/XGA, RESET (NO/YES)

AUDIO

INPUT VOLUME

Set the volume separately for each input: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI

4, PC1 and PC2

OUTPUT

VOLUME

Set the output volume

DELAY

Select the audio delay time: OFF, 40ms, 110ms and 150ms

MUTE

Select the sound mute options: ON or OFF

EMBEDDED

AUDIO

Select the audio source of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 inputs:

AUTOMATIC: the embedded audio on the HDMI input is selected for an

HDMI signal, or the analog audio input is selected if the input is not HDMI

(for example, for a DVI input signal)

EMBEDDED: the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected

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Mode

Function

ANALOG: the analog audio input is selected

MIC SETTINGS

MIC MODE - set the mode to OFF, MI X ER , TALKOVER or MIC ONLY.

When in TALKOVER mode (see Figure 7), set the:

DEPTH [%] – to determine the decrease of the audio level during

microphone 1 takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio

output level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level)

TRIGGER [dB] – to determine the microphone threshold level that triggers

the audio output-level dec rease.

ATTACK TIME – to set the transition time of the audio level reduction after

the signal rises above the threshold level

HOLD TIME – to define the time period talkover remains active although

the signal falls below the threshold level (for a short period of time)

RELEASE TIME – to define the transition time for the audio level to return

from its reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period

MIC VOLUME

Set the microphone volume for MIC

DRC

Dynamic Range Compression – allows a dynamic volume range. Set

to ON

to dynamically create a sound range according to the volume level. For

example, in a movie the volume will be high enough to hear the dialogues

and at the same time loud explosions and sudden noises in the soundtrack

will be toned down so others woul d not be di stu rb ed.

ADVANCED

HDCP ON

INPUT

Select the HDCP option for the HDMI inputs (1 to 4): either ON (the

default) or OFF.

Setting HDCP support to disabled (OFF) on the HDMI input allows the

source to transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for example, when

working with a Mac computer )

HDCP ON

OUTPUT

Set HDMI OUT and HDBT OUT:

Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the

HDCP will follow the input or the output

When FOLLOW INPUT is selected, it changes its HDCP output setting (for

the HDMI output) according to the HDCP of the input. This option is

recommended when the HDMI/HDCP output is connected to a

splitter/switcher

When FOLLOW OUTPUT is selected, the scaler matches its HDCP output

to the HDCP setting of the HDMI/HDCP acceptor to which it is connected

AUTO SYNC

OFF

Turn to OFF (disable the AUTO SYNC OFF feature), FAST (for almost

immediate shut down if no input is present – about 10 seconds) or SLOW

(for shut down after about 2 minutes).

This is useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector,

and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input

OSD

H POSITION

Set the horizontal position of the OSD

V POSITION

Set the vertical position of the OSD

TIMER

Set the timeout period in seconds

TRANSPARENCY

Set the OSD background between 100 (transparent)

and 0 (opaque)

DISPLAY Select the information sh own on the screen during

operation:

INFO: the information is shown for 10 seconds

ON: the information is shown permanently

OFF: the information is not shown

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