Kramer VP-445 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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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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VP-445 – Defining the VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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.

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Input Select Page

Figure 14 shows the Input Select page that is also the first Web page. The column on the left

shows the Input Select page selected followed by a list of all the other available Web pages. The Video switching area lets you select an input to the outputs.

The model name, FW version and IP address appear on the lower left side of the main page. The lower part of the screen lets you save the settings and upload a saved setting.

Figure 14: Input Select Page

On the right side you can set the volume of the microphones and the output. The speaker icon ( ) lets you mute ( ) or unmute the audio output level.

Use the freeze icon ( ) to freeze a selected input and the blank icon ( ) to display a blank screen.

Click the power icon on the top right-hand side to toggle between normal operation and standby mode. When in standby mode, the icon appears dim:

Figure 15: VP-445 Standby Mode

To edit an input button, select that button and click the edit icon ( ). The input edit window appears:

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Figure 16: HDMI Input Edit Window

The input edit window lets you set the HDCP, change the name of the input as you want it to appear in the Web page (click to save the name), set the audio source and its volume. Click the exit icon ( ) to exit the window.

Figure 17 shows the PC and CV edit window. Click the exit icon ( ) to exit the window.

Figure 17: PC and CV Input Edit Window

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Device Settings Page

The device Settings page (Figure 18) lets you upgrade the firmware and set the Ethernet parameters.

Figure 18: Device Settings Page

Any change in the device settings requires confirmation, as illustrated in the example in

Figure 19.

Figure 19: Device Settings Page – Static IP Confirmation.

Firmware Upgrade

To upgrade the firmware via the Device Settings page:

1. In the Firmware update field click the Choose File button to choose the firmware file.

2. Click the Upgrade button.

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The new firmware is uploaded:

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

3. Once the file is uploaded follow the instructions on the Web page: The new firmware is uploaded:

Figure 21: Device Settings Page – Uploading Process

4. After restarting the system upload the Web page once again.

5. Verify that the new version appears on the lower left corner of the Web page:

Figure 22: Device Settings Page – New Firmware Updated

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Output Settings Page

Figure 23 shows the Output Settings page:

Figure 23: Output Settings Page

The output settings include the Resolution and Size of the image, the picture settings, and the Finetune items (which are enabled for VGA inputs).

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HDCP Page

The HDCP page lets you set the HDCP on the output (follow input or follow output) and the HDCP status for each of the HDMI inputs. Figure 24 shows the HDCP page:

Figure 24: HDCP Page

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EDID Page

The EDID page lets you copy a selected resolution (Native Timing) or the default resolution (HDMI or VGA) to one or more selected inputs.

Figure 25: EDID Page

Figure 26 shows how to select a resolution from the Native Timing list and select one or more

inputs. To copy, click the Copy button:

Figure 26: EDID Page – Copying a Selected Input Resolution

The EDID page displays the machine name, selected resolution, audio channels and deep color support.

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After clicking Copy, the EDID page shows the copy EDID results:

Figure 27: EDID Page – Copying EDID Results

Click Close to complete the EDID procedure. In the same way you can read the EDID from one of the outputs. To do so, select an output

and click Copy:

Figure 28: EDID Page – Copying EDID from an Output

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Audio Page

The Audio page lets you define the audio parameters for each input separately, microphone inputs (Mic 1 and Mic 2), and outputs (1 and 2 together), as illustrated in Figure 29. You can set the DRC on or off as well as the bass treble and loudness.

The Audio page also enables you to set mute follow freeze and lip sync as well as the audio source (automatic, analog or embedded for the HDMI inputs) and volume level for each input.

Figure 29: Audio Page

Advanced Page

The Advanced page lets you set the auto sync off speed (either slow or fast) or disable it (Off), set the auto switching to Off, Auto Scan or HDMI Last connected, set the input priority to PC or HDMI (once the auto scan is enabled), and set the Lock Mode, see Figure 30.

Figure 30: Advanced Page

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RS-232 Page

The RS-232 lets you set RS-232 to control VP-445 or to control an external device, for example a projector that is connected to the output or any other RS-232 controlled device.

Figure 31: RS-232 Page

To control an external device via VP-445:

1. Connect the RS-232 port on the VP-445 to the RS-232 port of an external device (for example, a projector connected to HDMI™ OUT 2).

2. Open the embedded Web page (see Browsing the VP-445 Web Pages on page 17) and select the RS-232 page.

3. Set Use RS-232 Port for control of to External Device.

4. Set the RS-232 configuration of the external device.

5. Type in a projector command, description and set the trigger (when no-sync is detected for 30 seconds, the projector powers down):

Figure 32: RS-232 Page – Writing a Command

6. Click Add:

Figure 33: RS-232 Page – Adding the Command

7. Click Test (you can also delete the command).

8. In the same way type as many commands as required.

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About Page

The VP-445 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details.

Figure 34: About Page

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Technical Specifications

Inputs

6 HDMI

On female HDMI connectors (HDCP 1.4)

4 VGA

On a 15-pin HD connector

2 CV

On RCA connectors

12 Unbalanced Stereo Audio

On 3-pin terminal block connectors

2 Mic

On 6mm jack connectors (with selectable 48V phantom power)

Outputs

2 HDMI

On female HDMI connectors (HDCP 1.4) 1 S/PDIF

On an RCA connector

1 Balanced Stereo Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector

Video

Bandwidth

Up to 1080p, UXGA

Switching Time Between Inputs

2 to 3 seconds Latency

Less than 2 frames

Input Color Depth

Up to 12-bit

Output Resolutions

Native, 640x480 @60Hz, 800x600 @60Hz, 1024x768 @60Hz, 1280x768 @60Hz, 1360x768 @60Hz, 1280x720 @60Hz, 1280x800 @60Hz, 1280x1024 @60Hz, 1440x900 @60Hz, 1400x1050 @60Hz, 1680x1050 @60Hz, 1600x1200 @60Hz, 1920x1080 @60Hz, 1920x1200 @60Hz, 480p @60Hz, 720p @60Hz, 1080i @60Hz, 1080p @60Hz, 576p @50Hz, 720p @50Hz, 1080i @50Hz, 1080p @50Hz

Audio Input Sampling Rate

32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

Output Sampling Rate

48kHz

User Interface

Controls

HDMI 1 to HDMI 6, PC 1 to PC 4 and CV 1 to CV 2 input selector buttons;

Freeze, mute buttons; Menu and navigation buttons, Reset to XGA/1080p and lock buttons, RS-232, IR, Ethernet (OSD and Web pages)

Power Source

100-240V AC

Consumption

30VA max.

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

Physical

Dimensions

19" x 7" x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable

Weight

1.8kg (4lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

Power cord, rack ears, IR remote control

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

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Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Baud Rate:

9,600

Data Bits:

Stop Bits:

Parity:

None

Ethernet

To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to: Menu-> Factory-> RESET->Change the option to YES and press Enter

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Subnet mask:

255.255.0.0

Default gateway:

0.0.0.0

Default TCP Port #:

5000

Full Factory Reset

OSD

Go to: Menu-> Factory-> RESET->Change the option to YES and press Enter

RS-232/Ethernet (TCP) Command Protocol

Command Format:

ASCII protocol 3000

Example (Route the video HDMI3 input to the output ports):

#ROUTE 1,1,3<cr>

Input Resolutions

Resolution/Refresh Rate

Composite

HDMI

480I/576I

Yes

480P/576P

Yes

720P@(50/60)

Yes

1080I@(50/60)

Yes

1080P@(50/60)

Yes

1080P@(24/25/30)

Yes

VGA@(60/67/72/75/85)

Yes

SVGA@(56/60/72/75)

Yes

XGA@(60/70/75)

Yes

SXGA@(60/75)

Yes

1280X960@60

Yes

1280x720@60

Yes

1920X1080@60

Yes

UXGA@60(1600X1200 )

Yes

WXGA@60(1280x800)

Yes

WXGA+@60(1440x900)

Yes

WXGA@60(1366x768)

Yes

SXGA+@60(1400x1050)

Yes

1600X900@60 RB

Yes

WSXGA@60 RB(1680x1050 RB)

Yes

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The RS-232/Ethernet (TCP) Communication Protocol

The VP-445 Presentation Switcher/Scaler can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing varies according to how you interface with the

VP-445. In the following example, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer

1 video signal to HDBT out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:

• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:

The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication software. This command is used for demonstration purposes only and its syntax may vary per device.

• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):

• K-Config (Kramer configuration software):

All the examples provided in this section are based on using the Kramer K-Config software.

You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VP-445. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller’s documentation.

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For more information about:

• Using Protocol 3000 commands, see Understanding Protocol 3000 on page 32

• General syntax used for Protocol 3000 commands, see

•

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.

• Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax on page 32

• Protocol 3000 commands available for the VP-445, see Protocol 3000 Commands

on page 33

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are structured according to the following:

• Command – A sequence of ASCII letters (A-Z, a-z and -). A command and its parameters must be separated by at least one space.

• Parameters – A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters (0-9, A-Z, a-z and some special characters for specific commands). Parameters are separated by commas.

• Message string – Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character.

A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe (|) character.

The maximum string length is 64 characters.

• Message starting character:

# – For host command/query ~ – For device response

• Device address – K-NET Device ID followed by @ (optional, K-NET only)

• Query sign – ? follows some commands to define a query request

• Message closing character:

CR – Carriage return for host messages (ASCII 13) CR LF – Carriage return for device messages (ASCII 13) and line-feed (ASCII 10)

• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|). When chaining commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only at the beginning and end of the string.

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain.

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Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:

• CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)

• LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)

• SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)

Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing. The response is always in long syntax.

The Protocol 3000 syntax is in the following format:

• Host Message Format:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

• Simple Command – Command string with only one command without addressing:

Start

Body

Delimiter

Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

• Command String – Formal syntax with command concatenation and addressing:

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…| Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…| Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

• Device Message Format:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

CR LF

• Device Long Response – Echoing command:

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Command SP [Param1,Param2 …] result

CR LF

Protocol 3000 Commands

This section includes the following commands:

• System Commands (see System Commands on page 34)

• Switching/Routing Commands (see Switching/Routing Commands on page 40)

• Video Commands (see MENU-CMD on page 40)

• Audio Commands (see Audio Commands on page 44)

• Communication Commands (see Communication Commands on page 53)

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System Commands

Command

Description

Protocol handshaking (system mandatory)

BUILD-DATE

Get device build date (system mandatory)

FACTORY

Reset to factory default configuration

HELP

Get command list (system mandatory)

MODEL

Get device model (system mandatory)

PROT-VER

Get device protocol version (system mandatory)

RESET

Reset device (system mandatory)

Get device serial number (system mandatory)

VERSION

Get device firmware version (system mandatory)

DISPLAY

Get output HPD status (system)

HDCP-MOD

Set/get HDCP mode (system)

LOCK-FP

Get front panel lock state (system)

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

End User

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Protocol handshaking

#CR

Get:

Response

~nn@SPOKCR LF

Notes

Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device

K-Config Example

“#”,0x0D

BUILD-DATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

BUILD-DATE

End User

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

get device build date

#BUILD-DATE?CR

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATESPdateSPtimeCR LF

Parameters

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day

time – Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds

K-Config Example

Read the device build date:

“#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D

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FACTORY

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FACTORY

End User

Public Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device to factory defaults configuration

#FACTORYCR

Get:

Response

~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF

Notes

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.

K-Config Example

Reset the device to its factory default configuration:

“#FACTORY”,0x0D

HELP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

HELP

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get command list or help for specific command

1. #HELPCR

2. #HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR

Response

1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:CR LFcommand,SP

command...CR LF

2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELPSPcommand:CR LFdescriptionCR LFUSAGE:usageCR LF

Parameters

COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command

Notes

To get help for a specific command use: HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR LF

K-Config Example

“#HELP”,0x0D

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MODEL

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

MODEL?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device model

#MODEL?CR

Response

~nn@MODELSPmodel_nameCR LF

Parameters

model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Notes

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

K-Config Example

Get device model:

“#MODEL?”,0x0D

PROTV-ER

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get protocol version

#PROT-VER?CR

Response

~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF

Parameters

Version – Format: XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

K-Config Example

Get the protocol version:

“#PROT-VER?”,0x0D

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RESET

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device

#RESETCR

Get:

Response

~nn@RESETSPOKCR LF

Notes

To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.

K-Config Example

Reset the device:

“#RESET?”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device serial number

#SN?CR

Response

~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF

Parameters

serial_number – 14 decimal digits, factory assigned

K-Config Example

Get device serial number:

“#SN?”,0x0D

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VERSION

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

VERSION?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get version number

#VERSION?CR

Response

~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF

Parameters

firmware_version – Format: XX.XX.XXXX where the digits group are: major.minor.build version

K-Config Example

Get the firmware version number:

“#VERSION?”,0x0D

DISPLAY

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get

DISPLAY?

End User

System

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get output HPD status

#DISPLAY?SPP1CR

Response

~ nn@DISPLAYSPP1CR LF

Parameters

P1 – Output number: 0 (HDMI 1), 1 (HDMI2)

Response triggers

After execution, response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters (new EDID,

etc.) are stable and valid

K-Config Example

Get the output HPD status of HDMI 1:

“#DISPLAY? 1”,0x0D

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HDCP-MOD

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

HDCP-MOD

Administrator

Public

Get:

HDCP-MOD?

End User

System

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set HDCP mode

#HDCP-MODSPP1,P2,P3CR

Get:

Get HDCP mode

#HDCP-MOD?SPP1,P2CR

Response

Set / Get: ~nn@HDCP-MODSP P1,P2,P3CR LF

Parameters

P1 – Input or Output: 0 (Input), 1 (Output)

P2 – Scaler for Input: 0-5 (HDMI 1 - HDMI 6) and scaler for output 0-1 (HDMI 1, HDMI 2)

P3 – status for Input: 0 (Off), 1 (On) and status for Output: 2 (Follow In), 3 (Follow Out)

Response triggers

Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) / Get command was received Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP-MOD was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status changed

Notes

Set HDCP working mode on device input: HDCP supported – HDCP_ON [default] HDCP not supported – HDCP OFF HDCP support changes following detected sink – MIRROR OUTPUT

K-Config Example

Set HDCP mode on HDMI 1 output to Follow out:

“#HDCP-MOD 1,0,3”,0x0D

LOCK-FP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

LOCK-FP

End User

Get:

LOCK-FP?

End User

System

Description

Syntax

Set:

Lock front panel

#LOCK-FPSPP1CR

Get:

Get front panel lock state

#LOCK-FP?CR

Response

nn@LOCK-FPSPP1SPOKCR LF

Parameters

P1 – 0 (No) 1 (Yes)

K-Config Example

Lock front panel:

“#LOCK-FP 1”,0x0D

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Switching/Routing Commands

Command

Description

ROUTE

Set/get layer routing

MENU-CMD

Set menu navigation

ROUTE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

ROUTE

End User

Get:

ROUTE?

End User

Switching

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set layer routing

#ROUTESPP1,P2,P3CR

Get:

Get layer routing

#ROUTE?SPP1,P2CR

Response

~ nn@ROUTESPP1,P2,P3CR LF

Parameters

P1 – Layer number: 1 (Video)

P2 – Scaler: 1

P3 – Video inputs: 0~11 (see Port Number Key on page 57)

Notes

This command replaces all other routing commands.

K-Config Example

Select the HDMI 2 input to route to the outputs:

“#ROUTE 1,1,2”,0x0D

MENU-CMD

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MENU-CMD

End User

Public Get:

End User

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set menu navigation

#ROUTESPParamCR

Get:

Response

~ nn@MENU_CMDSPParamCR LF

Parameters

Param – Menu=1, Enter=2, Up=4, Down=5, Right=6, Left=7)

Notes

This command emulates menu navigation

K-Config Example

Select menu:

“#MENU-CMD 1”,0x0D

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Video Commands

Command

Description

VID-RES

Set/get ADC (VGA) sampling phase

VMUTE

Set/get video on output mute

VFRZ

Set/get the freeze on output

IMAGE-PROP

Set/get the image size

SCLR-PCAUTO

Set PC auto sync of scaler

VID-RES

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

VID-RES

End User

Public

Get

VID-RES?

End User

Video

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set video resolution

#VID-RESSPP1,P2,P3,P4CR

Get:

Get video resolution

#VID-RES?SPP1,P2,P3CR

Response

~nn@VID-RESSPP1,P2,P3,P4CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 0 (Input), 1 (Output)

P2 – 1 (Scaler)

P3 – 0 (Off)

P4 – Select video resolutions: 200-223 (see Output Resolutions key on page 57)

Response triggers

After execution, response is sent to the com port from which the Set /Get was received After execution, response is sent to all com ports if VID-RES was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar)

Notes

“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), define them using command DEF-RES

K-Config Example

Set video resolution on output to 1360x768 @60Hz:

“#VID-RES 1,1,0,204”,0x0D

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VMUTE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

VMUTE

End User

Public

Get:

VMUTE?

End User

Video

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set enable/disable video on output

#VMUTESPP1,P2CR

Get:

Get video on output status

#VMUTE?SPP1SP CR

Response

Set / Get: ~nn@VMUTESPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – Scaler number: 1 (Scaler)

P2 –video mute status: 0 (Off), 1 (On)

K-Config Example

Set Mute video on output to off:

“#VMUTE 1,0”,0x0D

VFRZ

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

VFRZ

End User

Get:

VFRZ?

End User

Video

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set freeze video on output

#VFRZSPP1,P2CR

Get:

Get freeze on output status

#VFRZ?SPP1CR

Response

Set / Get: ~nn@VFRSPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 1 (Scaler)

P2 – freeze status: 0 (Off), 1 (On)

K-Config Example

Set freeze video output to off:

“#TREBLE 1,0”,0x0D

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IMAGE PROP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

IMAGE-PROP

End User

Public

Get:

IMAGE-PROP?

End User

Video

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set the image size

#IMAGE-PROPSPP1CR

Get:

Get the image size

#IMAGE-PROP?SPP1,…,P6CR

Response

Set / Get: ~nn@IMAGE-PROPSPP1,P2…CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 1 (Scaler) P2 – Image size: 0 (Over Scan), 1 (Full), 2 (Best Fit), 3 (PanScan), 4 (Letter Box), 5 (Under 2),

6 (Under1)

Response triggers

Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) / Get command was received After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed

Notes

Sets the image properties of the selected scaler

K-Config Example

Set the image size to PanScan:

“#IMAGE-PROP 1,3”,0x0D

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SCLR-PCAUTO

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

SCLR-PCAUTO

End User

Public Get:

End User

Video

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set PC auto sync of scaler

#SCLR-PCAUTOSPP1,P2CR

Get:

Response

Set / Get: ~ nn@SCLR-PCAUTOSPP1,P2…CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 1 (Scaler) P2 – 1 (Yes)

Response triggers

(button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed

Notes

Sets the PC Auto sync of the selected scaler

K-Config Example

Set the PC auto sync of the scaler to yes:

“#SCLR-PCAUTO 1,1”,0x0D

Audio Commands

Command

Description

AUD-LVL

Set/get input/output volume

MUTE

Mute the output

AUD-EMB

Set/get audio in video embedding status

BASS

Set/get the audio bass level

TREBLE

Set/get the audio treble level

LOUDNESS

Set/get the loudness

SCLR-AS

Set/get the auto sync off timer

SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY

Set/get the scaler audio delay

MIC-GAIN

Set/get the microphone gain

TLK

Set/get the talkover mode status

MIC-TLK

Set/get the microphone talkover mode status

MIC-SELECT

Select/get the microphone

STANDBY

Set/get the standby mode status

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AUD-LVL

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

AUD-LVL

End User

Get:

AUD-LVL?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set audio level in specific amplifier stage

#AUD-LVLSPP1,P2,P3CR

Get:

Get audio level in specific amplifier stage

#AUD-LVL?SPP1,P2CR

Response

~nn@AUD-LVLSPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – Input and Output: 0 (Input), 1 (Output)

P2– 0~11 (audio inputs) see Port Number Key on page 57, 0 (Audio output) Note that you can choose an input channel or the output, based on the selected P1.

P3 – 0-100 (audio level) minus sign precedes negative values.

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

K-Config Example

Set the HDMI 45 input AUD-LVL to 75:

“#AUD-LVL 0,3,75”,0x0D

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AUD-EMB

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

AUD-EMB

End User

Public

Get:

AUD-EMB?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set audio in video embedding status

# AUD-EMB Spin,out,statusCR

Get:

Get audio in video embedding status

# AUD-EMB?Spin,outCR

Response

Set / Get: ~ nn@ AUD-EMB Spin,out,statusCR LF

Parameters

in – audio input to be embedded: HDMI 1=0, HDMI 2=1, HDMI 3=2, HDMI 4=3, HDMI 5=4, HDMI 6=5

out - output=0

status – embedding status: Analog=0, Embedded=1, Automatic=2

Response triggers

Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution)/Get command was received After execution, response is sent to all com ports if AUD-EMB was set by any other external control

device (button press, device menu and similar)

K-Config Example

Embed HDMI input 1 audio:

“#AUD-EMB 0,0,1”,0x0D

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MUTE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MUTE

End User

Public

Get:

MUTE?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Mute the selected output

#MUTESPP1,P2CR

Get:

Mute the selected output

#MUTE?SPP1CR

Response

Set / Get: ~ nn@MUTESPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 1 (Scaler) P2 – mute the output: 0 (Off), 1 (On)

Response triggers

Notes

Mutes the selected audio output

K-Config Example

Mute the output:

“#MUTE 1,1”,0x0D

BASS

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

BASS

End User

Public

Get:

BASS?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set audio bass level

#BASSSPchannel,bass_levelCR

Get:

Get audio bass level

#BASS?SPchannelCR

Response

~nn@BASSSPchannel,bass_levelCR LF

Parameters

channel – 1 (scaler)

bass_level – 0-30 (value)

audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values ++ increase current value

-- decrease current value

K-Config Example

Set the bass level to 15:

“#BASS 1,15”,0x0D

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TREBLE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TREBLE

End User

Public

Get:

TREBLE?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set audio treble level

#TREBLESPchannel,treble_levelCR

Get:

Get audio treble level

#TREBLE?SPchannelCR

Response

~nn@TREBLESPchannel,treble_levelCR LF

Parameters

channel – 1 (scaler)

treble_level – 0-30 (value)

audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values

++ increase current value

-- decrease current value

K-Config Example

Set the audio treble level to 25:

“#TREBLE 1,25”,0x0D

LOUDNESS

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

LOUDNESS

End User

Public

Get:

LOUDNESS?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set audio loudness

#LOUDNESS?SPchannel,loudnessCR

Get:

Get audio loudness

#LOUDNESS?SPchannelCR

Response

~nn@LOUDNESSSPchannel,loudnessCR LF

Parameters

channel – 1 (scaler)

loudness – 0 (Off), 1 (On)

K-Config Example

Set the Loudness off:

“#LOUDNESS 1,0”,0x0D

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Scaler-As

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

SCLR-AS

End User

Public

Get:

SCLR-AS?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set the auto sync off timer

#SCLR-ASSPP1,P2CR

Get:

Get the auto sync off timer definition

#SCLR-AS?SPP1CR

Response

Set / Get: ~nn@SCLR-ASSPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – Scaler=1 P2 – for setting the auto sync timer: Disable=0, Fast=1, Slow=2

Response triggers

(button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed

Notes

Sets the Auto Sync features for the selected Scaler

K-Config Example

Set the auto sync off timer to slow:

“#SCLR-AS 1,2”,0x0D

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Scaler Audio Delay

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY

End User

Public

Get:

SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set the scaler audio delay

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYSPP1,P2CR

Get:

Get the scaler audio delay

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?SPP1CR

Response

Set / Get: ~nn@SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYSPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 1 (Scaler) P2 – for setting the audio delay: 0 (Off), 1 (40ms), 2 (110ms), 3 (150ms)

Response triggers

Notes

Sets the audio delay for the selected audio output

K-Config Example

Set the scaler audio delay to 40ms:

“#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY 1,1”,0x0D

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MIC-GAIN

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MIC-GAIN

End User

Public

Get:

MIC-GAIN?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set the microphone gain

#MIC-GAINSPP1,P2,P3CR

Get:

Get the microphone gain

#MIC-GAIN?SPP1CR

Response

Set / Get: ~ nn@MIC-GAINSPP1,P2CR LF

Parameters

P1 – 0 P2 – for selecting the mic: 0 (Mic 1), 1 (MIC 2) P3 – for setting the level 0-100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Response Triggers

Notes

Sets the Microphone input audio gain

K-Config Example

Set the microphone 2 gain to 45:

“#MIC-GAIN 0,2,45”,0x0D

TLK

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

TLK

End User

Public

Get:

TLK?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set audio talkover mode status

#TLKSPchannel,talkover_modeCR

Get:

Get audio talkover mode status

#TLK?SPchannelCR

Response

~nn@TLKSPchannel,talkover_modeCR LF

Parameters

channel – 1 (Scaler)

talkover_mode – 0 (Off), 1 (Mixer), 2 (Talkover), 3 (Mic only)

K-Config Example

Set the scaler audio talkover mode to Mic only:

“#TLK 1,3”,0x0D

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MIC-TLK

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MIC-TLK

End User

Public

Get:

MIC-TLK?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set mic talkover parameters

#MIC-TLKSPchannel,P1,valueCR

Get:

Get mic talkover parameters

#MIC-TLK?SPchannel,P1CR

Response

~nn@MIC-TLKSPchannel,P1,valueCR LF

Parameters

P1 – 0 (channel)

P2 – for selecting the parameter: 0 (Depth), 1 (Trigger), 2 (Attack time), 3 (Hold time), 4 (Release time)

P3 – for selecting the value for each P1parameter: 0-100 (Depth, %), 0-100 (Trigger, -60dB-40dB), 0~200 (Attack/Hold/Release time, 0-2 sec)

K-Config Example

Set mic-tlk trigger to 40dB: “#MIC-TLK 0,1,100”,0x0D

MIC-SELECT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

MIC-SELECT

End User

Public

Get:

MIC- SELECT?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Select the microphone

#MIC- SELECT SPp1,p2CR

Get:

Get the microphone

#MIC- SELECT?SPP1CR

Response

~nn@MIC- SELECTSPp1,p2CR LF

Parameters

P1 –scaler=1

P2 – Mic mode OFF=[], MIC1=1, MIC2=2, Both=[1, 2], [2, 1]

K-Config Example

Select microphone 1: “#MIC-SELECT 1,1”,0x0D

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STANDBY

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

STANDBY

End User

Public

Get:

STANDBY?

End User

Audio

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Standby mode

#STANDBYSPon_offCR

Get:

Get Standby mode status

#STANDBY?CR

Response

~nn@STANDBYSPvalueCR LF

Parameters

on_off – standby status: 0 (Off), 1 (On)

K-Config Example

Set standby to on

“#standby 1”,0x0D

Communication Commands

Command

Description

NET-MAC

Get MAC address

NET-IP

Set/get IP address

NET-GATE

Set/get gateway IP

NET-MASK

Set/get subnet mask

NET-DHCP

Set/get DHCP mode

ETH-PORT

Set/get Ethernet port protocol

NET-MAC

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get:

NET-MAC?

End User

Communication

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get MAC address

#NET-MAC?CR

Response

~nn@NET-MACSPmac_addressCR LF

Parameters

mac_address – Unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit.

K-Config Example

Get the MAC address:

“#NET-MAC? XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX”,0x0D

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NET IP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-IP

Administrator

Get:

NET-IP?

End User

Communication

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set device IP address

#NET-IPSPP1CR

Get:

Get device IP address

#NET-IP?CR

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-IPSPip_addressSPOK CRLF

Get: ~nn@NET-IPSPip_addressCR LF

Parameters

P1 – IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Notes

For proper settings consult your network administrator.

K-Config Example

Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:

“#NET-IP 192.168.001.039”,0x0D

NET-GATE

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-GATE

Administrator

Get:

NET-GATE?

End User

Communication

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Gateway IP

#NET-GATESPP1CR

Get:

Get Gateway IP

#NET-GATE?CR

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-GATESP P1SPOKCR LF

Get: ~nn@NET-GATESPip_address CR LF

Parameters

P1 – gateway IP address, in the following format:

Notes

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

K-Config Example

Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1:

“#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D

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NET-MASK

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Get:

NET-MASK?

End User

Communication

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set device subnet mask

#NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR

Get:

Get device subnet mask

#NET-MASK?CR

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-MASKSPP1SPOKCR LF

Get: ~nn@NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR LF

Parameters

P1 – net-mask format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response triggers

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network. For proper settings consult your network administrator.

K-Config Example

Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:

“#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D

NET-DHCP

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NET-DHCP

Administrator

Get:

NET-DHCP?

End User

Communication

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set DHCP mode

#NET-DHCPSPP1CR

Get:

Get DHCP mode

#NET-DHCP?CR

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-DHCPSPP1SPOKCR LF

Get: ~nn@NET-DHCPSPmodeCR LF

Parameters

P1 – use static IP: 0 (Static IP) or use DHCP: 1 (DHCP). If DHCP is unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command

Notes

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 command “NAME”. 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.

K-Config Example

Set the DHCP mode to static:

“#NET-DHCP 0”,0x0D

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ETH-PORT

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

ETH-PORT

Administrator

Public

Get:

ETH-PORT?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORTSPporttype,ethportCR

Get:

Get Ethernet port protocol

#ETH-PORT?SPporttypeCR

Response

Set: ~nn@ ETH-PORT SPporttype,ethportCR LF

Parameters

porttype – TCP=0

ethport – 1 to 65535

K-Config Example

Set TCP to 2:

“#ETH-PORT 0,2”,0x0D

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Kramer Protocol 3000 –Command Keys

This section describes the detailed commands list (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 33) as well as the Port number key (see Port Number Key on page 57) and the video resolutions key (see Output Resolutions key on page 57).

Port Number Key

Video Input

# Audio input

# Video Output

HDMI 1

0 HDMI 1

HDMI 2

1 HDMI 2

HDMI 3

2 HDMI 3

HDMI 4

3 HDMI 4

3 HDMI 5

4 HDMI 5

HDMI 6

5 HDMI 6

5 PC 1

6 PC 1

PC 2

7 PC 2

7 PC 3

8 PC 3

PC 4

9 PC 4

9 CV 1

10 CV 1

CV 2

11 CV 2

Output Resolutions key

Number

Resolution

Number

Resolution

200

640x480 @60Hz

212

1920x1080 @60Hz

201

800x600 @60Hz

213

1920x1200 @60Hz

202

1024x768 @60Hz

214

480p @60Hz

203

1280x768 @60Hz

215

720p @60Hz

204

1360x768 @60Hz

216

1080i @60Hz

205

1280x720 @60Hz

217

1080p @60Hz

206

1280x800 @60Hz

218

576p @50Hz

207

1280x1024 @60Hz

219

720p @50Hz

208

1440x900 @60Hz

220

1080i @50Hz

209

1400x1050 @60Hz

221

1080p @50Hz

210

1680x1050 @60Hz

222

NATIVE OUT1

211

1600x1200 @60Hz

223

NATIVE OUT2

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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.

How Long this Coverage Lasts

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.

2. All Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, pluggable optical modules, active cables, cable retractors, all ring mounted adapters, all Kramer speakers and Kramer touch panels are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty.

3. All Kramer Cobra products, all Kramer Calibre products, all Kramer Minicom digital signage products, all HighSecLabs products, all streaming, and all wireless products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty.

4. All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty.

5. Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for three (3) years).

6. K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates.

7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a ten (10) year warranty.

Who is Covered

Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product.

What Kramer Electronics Will Do

Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or reinstallation of this product from or into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product.

How to Obtain a Remedy Under This Limited Warranty

To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you.

In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be required (RMA number). You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.

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.

Limitation of Liability

THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Some countries, districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief, special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, or

the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

Exclusive Remedy

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A “CONSUMER PRODUCT” UNDER THE MAGNUSON -MOSS WARRANTY ACT (15 U.S.C.A. §2301, ET SEQ.) OR OTHER APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Other Conditions

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by

Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document.

Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form. Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product. We hope it will give you years of satisfaction.

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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

Input Select Page

Device Settings Page

Firmware Upgrade

Output Settings Page

HDCP Page

EDID Page

Audio Page

Advanced Page

RS-232 Page

About Page

Technical Specifications

Default Communication Parameters

Input Resolutions

The RS-232/Ethernet (TCP) Communication Protocol

Understanding Protocol 3000

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

Protocol 3000 Commands

System Commands

BUILD-DATE

FACTORY

HELP

MODEL

PROTV-ER

RESET

VERSION

DISPLAY

HDCP-MOD

LOCK-FP

Switching/Routing Commands

ROUTE

MENU-CMD

Video Commands

VID-RES

VMUTE

VFRZ

IMAGE PROP

SCLR-PCAUTO

Audio Commands

AUD-LVL

AUD-EMB

MUTE

BASS

TREBLE

LOUDNESS

Scaler-As

Scaler Audio Delay

MIC-GAIN

MIC-TLK

MIC-SELECT

STANDBY

Communication Commands

NET-MAC