Kramer VP-445 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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VP-445 – Contents

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1 Overview 2

Defining the VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 4 Mounting VP-445 6 Connecting the VP-445 7

Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 8 Microphone Pinout 8

Controlling the VP-445 9

Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 9 Using the OSD Menu 9 Connecting to the VP-445 via RS-232 12 Operating via Ethernet 13 Using the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 16

Using the Embedded Web Pages 17

Browsing the VP-445 Web Pages 17 Input Select Page 18 Device Settings Page 20 Output Settings Page 22 HDCP Page 23 EDID Page 24 Audio Page 26 Advanced Page 26 RS-232 Page 27 About Page 28

Technical Specifications 29

Default Communication Parameters 30 Input Resolutions 30

The RS-232/Ethernet (TCP) Communication Protocol 31

Understanding Protocol 3000 32 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 33 Protocol 3000 Commands 33 Kramer Protocol 3000 –Command Keys 57

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VP-445 – 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 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!

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-445 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.

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

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-445 to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

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-445 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.

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Warning:

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

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

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

personnel only.

• 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.

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

The VP-445 is a high-performance presentation scaler/switcher for HDMI, computer graphics and composite video 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-445 features:

• PixPerfect™ scaling technology – Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high quality scaling technology. High-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down de-interlacing 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 – 6 HDMI on HDMI connectors, 4 computer graphics video on 15−pin HD connectors and 2 composite video on RCA connectors.

• Two HDMI scaled outputs (mirrored).

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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 switching

between inputs and when no video is detected.

• External device control via RS-232 port

• Front panel control – audio mute and freeze frame.

• Front panel lockout.

• Non-volatile memory – saves final settings.

Control your VP-445:

• Directly, via the front panel push buttons.

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

controller.

• Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter with OSD (on-screen display).

• Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages.

• Via ETH using TCP.

The VP-445 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.

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Defining the VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-445.

Figure 1: VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

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 6)

Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 4)

Press to select the composite video input (from 1 to 2)

FREEZE Button

Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image; audio can be programmed to MUTE when freezing the video (see MAIN MENU on page 10)

MUTE Button

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

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Using the OSD Menu on page 9)

Navigation Buttons



Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions When not within the OSD menu mode, press to decrease the output volume



Press to move up the menu list values (see Using the OSD Menu on page 9)



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 Using the OSD Menu on page 9)

ENTER

Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters (see

Using the OSD Menu on page 9)

RESET TO XGA/1080p Button

Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 1080p

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle between switching to

XGA or 1080p

PANEL LOCK Button

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

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Figure 2: VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

Feature

Function

VIDEO INPUT Connectors

HDMI

Connects to an HDMI source (from 1 to 6)

PC 15-pin HD

Connects to a computer graphics source (from 1 to 4)

14 CV RCA

Connects to a composite video source (from 1 to

AUDIO INPUT Unbalanced Stereo Terminal Blocks

HDMI

Connects to an analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 6)

Connects to an analog audio computer graphics source (from 1 to 4)

17 CV

Connects to an analog audio composite video source (from 1 to 2)

AUDIO OUTPUTS

Balanced Stereo Terminal Block

Connects to a balanced stereo analog audio acceptor

S/PDIF 3.5 Mini Jack Connector

Connects to a digital audio acceptor 20

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

ETHERNET Connector

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking

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Mounting VP-445

This section provides instructions for mounting VP-445. 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-445 must be placed upright in the correct horizontal position.

Caution:

• Mount VP-445 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-445 on a rack

Attach both ear brackets by removing the screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets or place the machine on a table.

For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-445

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Connecting the VP-445

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-445. After connecting your VP-445, 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.

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-445 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

To connect the VP-445, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a Blu-ray player) to the HDMI VIDEO INPUT connector (from 1 to 6). Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-445 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 4).

3. Connect a composite video source to the CV 1 RCA connector (from 1 to 2).

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4. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN terminal block connectors, as required (not shown in Figure 3).

5. If required, connect a microphone to the MIC 1 6mm jack (from 1 to 2) and set the phantom power (48V) on or off.

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

7. 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).

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

9. If required, connect:

▪ A PC via RS-232, see Connecting to the VP-445 via RS-232 on page 12 ▪ The ETHERNET port, see Operating via Ethernet on page 13

Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

Figure 4: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

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

Microphone Pinout

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

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Controlling the VP-445

The VP-445 can be controlled via:

• The front panel buttons (see Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons on page 9)

• The OSD menu (see Using the OSD Menu on page 9)

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

controller (see Connecting to the VP-445 via RS-232 on page 12)

• The Ethernet (see Operating via Ethernet on page 13)

• The infrared remote control transmitter (see Using the Infrared Remote Control

Transmitter on page 16)

Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-445 includes the following front panel buttons:

• Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 to 6), PC (1 and 4) and CV (1 to 2)

• MUTE and FREEZE buttons

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

• RESET TO XGA/1080p and PANEL LOCK buttons

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 MAIN MENU on page 10).

Using the OSD Menu

The control buttons let you control the VP-445 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

In the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu.

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MAIN MENU

Mode

Function

OUTPUT

SOURCE:

Select the input: HDMI 1(default), HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, HDMI 5, HDMI 6, PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4, CV1 or CV2

SIZE:

Select the image size: FULL, OVER SCAN, UNDER 1, UNDER 2, LETTER BOX, PANSCAN or BEST FIT (default)

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 (default), LOW, MID (middle) and HIGH (not applicable for VGA inputs)

FINETUNE

Enabled for VGA: AUTO ADJUST (NO/YES), H-POSITION, V-POSITION, PHASE, CLOCK (value depends on input resolution), 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, PC1, PC2, CV1 and CV2

OUTPUT VOLUME:

Set the output volume

SETTINGS

Set the BASS and TREBLE values Set the delay to OFF, 40ms, 110ms or 150ms (default is OFF)

MUTE:

Select the sound mute options: ON, OFF (default)

EMBEDDED AUDIO:

Select the audio source of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 6 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, MIXER, TALKOVER or MIC ONLY. Set MIC SELECT to MIC1/MIC2 or BOTH When in TALKOVER mode (see Figure 8), select: 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 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output-level decrease. 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 MIC1 and MIC2

Figure 8: Talkover Mode

ADVANCED

HDCP ON INPUT

Select the HDCP option for the HDMI input: either ON (the default) or OFF. Setting HDCP support to enabled (ON, default) 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 OUT1 and HDMI OUT2: Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT (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 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 acceptor to which it is connected

AUTO SYNC OFF

Turn to DISABLE (default), FAST (for almost immediate shut down if no input is present – about 10 seconds) or SLOW (for shutdown after about 2 minutes). This is useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the projector automatically shuts 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

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Mode

Function

TIMER

Set the timeout period in seconds

TRANSPARENCY

Set the OSD background between 100 (transparent) and 0 (opaque)

DISPLAY

Select the information shown 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

MUTE FOLLOWS FREEZE

Set to ON (default) to have MUTE follow FREEZE. Otherwise set to OFF MUTE BUTTON DEF:

Define the MUTE button to function as MUTE, BLANK or BLANK & MUTE

AUTO SWITCHING

MODE

Set the auto switching mode to OFF (default), AUTO SCAN or HDMI LAST CONNECTED. PRIORITY (below) is enabled when AUTO SCAN is selected When AUTO SCAN is selected, audio is enabled only when a video signal is detected

SCAN PRIORITY

Set to HDMI to begin scan with HDMI, PC or CV to begin scan with HDMI 1, PC1 or CV 1 respectively

ETHERNET

IP MODE

Set the IP mode to DHCP or STATIC (default)

STATIC IP ADDRESS (when the IP MODE is STATIC, provide the following):

IP ADDRESS

Enter the IP address (192.168.1.39)

SUBNET

Enter the subnet (255.255.0.0)

GATEWAY

Enter the gateway (0.0.0.0)

REMOTE PORT

Enter the remote port (1~65535)

MAC ADDRESS

MAC address appears

LOCK MODE

ALL

Lock all the front panel buttons

MENU ONLY

Lock the MENU (and navigation) front panel buttons only

ALL & SAVE

Lock all the front panel buttons. The lock status is saved when the VP-445 is powered down

MENU ONLY & SAVE

Lock the MENU (and navigation) front panel buttons only. The lock status is saved when the VP-445 is powered down

FACTORY RESET

RESET

Select NO (default) or YES

INFORMATION

Displays the INPUT and OUTPUT RESOLUTION, INPUT and OUTPUT HDCP, the firmware version and the IP ADDRESS

Connecting to the VP-445 via RS-232

You can connect to the VP-445 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.

To connect to the VP-445 via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the

VP-445 via a 9-wire straight cable (only connect pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5)

to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

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Operating via Ethernet

You can connect to the VP-445 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 13)

• 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 15)

Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, contact your IT department for specific installation instructions.

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-445 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-445 with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VP-445 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 9.

Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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

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

Figure 10 or Figure 11.

Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Figure 11: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and enter the details as shown in Figure 12. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address between 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.

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Figure 12: 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-445 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 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

You can control the VP-445 from the infrared remote control transmitter:

Figure 13: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

Keys

Function

POWER

Toggle the power save mode ON or OFF

HDMI

Select the HDMI input (from 1 to 6)

Select the PC input (from 1 to 4)

PC2

Select the CV input (from 1 to 2)

XGA Reset

Reset the resolution to XGA

1080p Reset

Reset the resolution to 1080p

Four navigation keys

When not in the OSD, the left and right arrows also control the output volume

Press to accept changes Press also to auto adjust the picture (see The

Auto Adjust Feature on page 9)

Enter the OSD menu

EXIT

EXIT the menu

FREEZE

Freeze/unfreeze the output video image

Panel Lock

Lock/unlock the front panel buttons

MUTE

Toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output

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VP-445 – Using the Embedded Web Pages

Using the Embedded Web Pages

The VP-445 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 ure that your browser is supported

• The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

Windows 7 and higher:

Chrome version 25

Internet Explorer version 9

Firefox version 19

Mac (PC) Yosemite 10 and higher:

Chrome version 51

iOS 8.0 and higher:

Chrome version 47

Safari N/A

Android OS 5.0 and higher:

Chrome version 50

Browsing the VP-445 Web Pages

There are nine Web pages:

• The Input Select page (see Input Select Page on page 18)

• The Device Settings page (see Device Settings Page on page 20)

• The Output Settings page (See Output Settings Page on page 22)

• The HDCP page (see HDCP Page on page 23)

• The EDID page (see EDID Page on page 24)

• The Audio page (see Audio Page on page 26)

• The Advanced page (see Advanced Page on page 26)

• RS-232 page (see RS-232 Page on page 27)

• The About page (see About Page on page 28)

To browse the VP-445 Web pages:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Type the IP address of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the default IP address:

The Input Select Web page appears.

+ 42 hidden pages

Kramer VP-445 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Achieving the Best Performance

Safety Instructions

Recycling Kramer Products

Overview

Defining the VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

Mounting VP-445

Connecting the VP-445

Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output

Microphone Pinout

Controlling the VP-445

Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The Auto Adjust Feature

Using the OSD Menu

MAIN MENU

Connecting to the VP-445 via RS-232

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 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

Using the Embedded Web Pages

Browsing the VP-445 Web Pages