Kramer VP-444/110V Users Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-4 44

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-300305 Rev 3

VP-444 – Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VP-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5

4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the VP-444 9

5.1 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 11

5.2 Microphone Pinout 11

6 Controlling the VP-444 12

6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 12

6.2 Using the OSD Menu 12

6.3 Connecting to the VP-444 via RS-232 15

6.4 Operating via Ethernet 15

6.5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 19

7 Using the Embedded Web Pages 20

7.1 Browsing the VP-444 Web Pages 21

7.2 The Input Select Page 22

7.3 The Device Settings Page 24

7.4 The Output Settings Page 26

7.5 The HDCP Page 27

7.6 The EDID Page 28

7.7 The Audio Settings Page 31

7.8 The Advanced Page 31

7.9 The About Page 32

8 Technical Specifications 33

8.1 Default Communication Parameters 34

8.2 Input Resolutions 34

9 The RS-232/Ethernet (UDP) Communication Protocol 35

9.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 35

9.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 38

9.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 39

VP-444 - Introduction

Figures

Figure 1: VP-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6 Figure 2: VP-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 7 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-444 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 10 Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 11 Figure 5: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output 11 Figure 6: Condenser Microphone Pinout 11 Figure 7: Dynamic Microphone Pinout 11 Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 16 Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 17 Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 17 Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window 18 Figure 12: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 19 Figure 13: The Input Select Page 22 Figure 14: Edit Input Buttons 23 Figure 15: The Device Settings Page 24 Figure 16: The Device Settings Page – Static IP Confirmation. 24 Figure 17: The Device Settings Page – Uploading the New Firmware File 25 Figure 18: The Device Settings Page – Uploading the New Firmware File 25 Figure 19: The Device Settings Page – New Firmware Updated 26 Figure 20: The Output Settings Page 26 Figure 21: The HDCP Page 27 Figure 22: The EDID Page 28 Figure 23: The EDID Page – Copying the Default 29 Figure 24: The EDID Page –The Copy EDID Results 30 Figure 25: The Audio Settings Page 31 Figure 26: The Advanced Page 32 Figure 27: The About Page 32

VP-444 – Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront 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-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

 Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches  Home theater up-scaling

VP-444 - Getting Started

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

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

2 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

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-444 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

VP-444 – Getting Started

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

2.2 Safety Instructions

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VP-444 - Overview

3 Overview

The VP-444 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 two HDMI (with embedded audio) outputs (with S/PDIF and balanced stereo audio) simultaneously.

The VP-444 features:

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

high quality scaling technology. High-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down deinterlacing and full up and down scaling of all video input signals

 HDTV compatibility  HDCP compliance - The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license

agreement allows copy−protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the

HDMI outputs

 12 video inputs - 10 HDMI on HDMI connectors, 2 computer graphics video

on 15−pin HD connectors

 Two HDMI scaled outputs  Up to UXGA/1080p output resolutions  Two microphone inputs that can be used by mixing, switching or talk-over  Companion AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) - stereo audio for every input (on

terminal blocks)

 12 unbalanced stereo inputs on terminal blocks as well as embedded audio

for the HDMI inputs, each with individual level controls

 Audio outputs – one S/PDIF on an RCA connector, one balanced stereo

audio on a terminal block as well as embedded audio on the HDMI outputs

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

box and pan scan

 Powerful audio features via DSP technology including audio equalization,

mixing, delay and so on

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

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 Supports 4:4:4 (RGB and YUV) as well as 4:4:2 (YUV) color sampling  Maintains constant output sync – there is no disruption on the output while

 Front panel control - audio mute and freeze frame  Front panel lockout  Non-volatile memory - saves final settings

Control your VP-444:

 Directly, via the front panel push buttons  By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

 Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter with OSD (on-screen

 Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages

The VP-444 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”

included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

switching between inputs and when no video is detected

other serial controller

display)

3.1 Defining the VP-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-444.

Feature

Function

IR LED

Lights when the unit accepts IR remote commands

IR Receiver

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter

INPUT Selector Buttons

HDMI

Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 10)

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

FREEZE Button

Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image; can be programmed to follow MUTE (see Section 6.2.1)

MUTE Button

Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Section 6.2)

Navigation Buttons



Press to decrease numerical 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 6.2)



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 6.2)

ENTER

Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters (see Section 6.2)

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

PANEL LOCK Button

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

VP-444 – Overview

Figure 1: VP-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

VP-444 – Overview

Feature

Function

VIDEO INPUT Connectors

HDMI

Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 10)

PC 15-pin HD

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

AUDIO INPUT Unbalanced Stereo Terminal Blocks

HDMI

Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 10)

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

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Balanced Stereo Terminal Block

Connects to the balanced stereo analog audio acceptor

S/PDIF 3.5 Mini Jack Connector

Connects to a digital audio acceptor 17

Mains Socket

Connect the mains power cord

Mains Fuse Holder

Fuse for protecting the device

Power Switch

Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

HDMI OUT 1

Connect to the HDMI acceptor 1

HDMI OUT 2

Connect to the HDMI acceptor 2

COND / DYN Switch for MIC 1

Move up to select a condenser type microphone; down to select a dynamic type microphone

MIC 1 6mm Jack

Connect to the microphone source 1

COND / DYN Switch for MIC 2

Move up to select a condenser type microphone; down to select a dynamic type microphone

MIC 2 6mm Jack

Connect to the microphone source 2

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port

Connect to the PC or the remote controller

PROG

For factory use only

ETHERNET Connector

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking

Figure 2: VP-444 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

VP-444 - Installing in a Rack

4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

VP-444 - Connecting the VP-444

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-444. After connecting your VP-444, 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.

5 Connecting the VP-444

To connect the VP-444, 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 VIDEO INPUT connector (from 1 to 10).

Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-444 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 IN terminal block connectors, as required (not shown in Figure 3).

4. Connect the HDMI OUT 1 connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD display), from 1 to 2.

5. Connect the audio output signals to the OUT stereo analog audio acceptor and/or the digital audio acceptor, as required (not shown in Figure 3).

6. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3).

7. If required, connect:

 A PC via RS-232, see Section 6.3  The ETHERNET port, see Section 6.4

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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-444 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

Figure 5: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output

The microphone 6mm jack pinout for a condenser microphone.

Figure 6: Condenser Microphone Pinout

The microphone 6mm jack pinout for a Dynamic microphone.

Figure 7: Dynamic Microphone Pinout

5.1 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

5.2 Microphone Pinout

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6 Controlling the VP-444

The VP-444 can be controlled via:

 The front panel buttons (see Section 6.1)  The OSD menu (see Section 6.2)  RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other

serial controller (see Section 6.3)

 The ETHERNET (see Section 6.4)  The infrared remote control transmitter (see Section 6.5)

6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-444 includes the following front panel buttons:

 Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 to 10) and PC

(1 and 2)

 MUTE and FREEZE buttons  MENU, ENTER, and up, down, left and right arrow buttons  RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons

6.1.1 The Auto Adjust Feature

The auto adjust feature is implemented every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes, via the FINETUNE menu (see Section 6.2.1).

6.2 Using the OSD Menu

The control buttons let you control the VP-444 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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Mode

Function

OUTPUT

SOURCE:

Select the input: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5, HDMI 6, HDMI 7, HDMI 8, HDMI 9, HDMI 10, 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 OUT1

1680x1050 @60Hz

1680x1050 60

NATIVE OUT2

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 shade

GREEN

Set the green shade

BLUE

Set the blue shade

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, HDMI 5, HDMI 6, HDMI 7, HDMI 8, HDMI 9, HDMI 10, PC1 and PC2

Not applicable for embedded HDMI inputs

OUTPUT VOLUME:

Set the output volume

DELAY

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

MUTE

Select the sound mute options: ON, OFF

EMBEDDED AUDIO:

Select the audio source of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 10 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)

6.2.1 The MAIN MENU

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