Kramer VS-211XS, VS-411XS Quick Start

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VS-411XS and VS-211XS Quick Start

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2900- 301491QS

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VS-211XS and VS-411XS Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your VS-211XS / VS-411XS for the first time. Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-411XS to download the latest user manual and check if firmware

upgrades are available.

Step 1: Check what’s in the box

VS-211XS / VS-411XS 4K Auto Switcher

4 Rubber feet

1 Quick start guide

1 Power adapter and cord

1 Bracket set

Step 2: Get to know your VS-211XS / VS-411XS

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Feature

Function

SETUP 4-way DIP-Switches

Set the operation DIP-switches (see Connect the inputs and outputs on page 2).

IN Buttons

Press to select an HDMI input (button lights orange). (2 for VS-211XS, 4 for

VS-411XS).

VOL Push Buttons

Press to decrease audio output volume.

+ Press to increase audio output volume.

MUTE Push Button

Press to mute the audio output.

LED

Lights red when audio output is muted.

OUT LED

Lights green when an HDMI output is connected.

ON LED

Lights green when the device receives power.

HDMI IN Connectors

Connect to an HDMI source (2 for VS-211XS, 4 for VS-411XS).

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal Block Connector

Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.

REMOTE Terminal block Connector:

Connect to contact closure switches by momentary contact between the desired pin and common GND pin.

VS-211XS: IN 1, IN 2/ CST-1, CST-2

Select input 1 or input 2 (IN 1 or IN 2), or alternatively activate custom triggers (by momentarily connecting IN 1, IN 2, CST-1 and CST-2 to GND) set up in Maestro. (Configured via the embedded web pages).

VS-411XS: IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4

Select input 1 to input 4 (IN 1 to IN 2), or alternatively activate custom triggers set up in Maestro. (Configured via the embedded web pages).

VOL+, VOL -, MUTE

Set the volume up or down (VOL+/-) and mute the audio output (MUTE).

ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a PC via a LAN to control the device.

RESET Recessed Button

Press briefly to reset the device parameters to their factory default values, excluding ETH parameters. Press and hold (5 seconds) to fully reset the device parameters to their default values, including ETH parameters.

5V DC Power Connector

Connect to the power supply and to the mains electricity.

RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connector

Connect to a PC or a remote controller to control the device.

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Step 3: Install the VS-211XS and VS-411XS

Install VS-411XS using one of the following methods:

• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

• Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat surface

(see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-411XS).

• Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/VS-411XS).

• 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.

• Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-211XS. For best results, we recommend that you always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VS-211XS. VS-211XS and VS-411XS are identical except for the number of inputs.

Connect the Audio Output:

To a balanced stereo audio acceptor:

To an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor:

Setting the DIP-Switches

All DIP-switches are set to Off (up) by default. DIP-switch changes take effect immediately.

Feature

Dip-Switch Settings

Switching Mode

OFF (up) – Auto-switching mode. ON (down) – Manual mode.

Auto-switching Mode

OFF (up) – Last connected switching mode: the last detected active source is auto-switched to the output. ON (down) – Priority switching mode: the device switches the source with the highest priority to the output.

CEC Notifications

OFF (up) – CEC notifications enabled. ON (down) – CEC notifications disabled.

Reserved for Factory Use

It is mandatory to keep set to OFF (up).

For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-411XS

Step 5: Connect the power

Connect the power adapter and cord to VS-211XS / VS-411XS and plug it into the mains electricity.

Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information).

Caution:

• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

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

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

Step 6: Control VS-211XS and VS-411XS

Operate VS-211XS and VS-411XS:

• Remotely, by IP or RS-232

serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.

• Embedded web pages via the Ethernet.

RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000

Baud Rate:

115,200

Parity:

None

Stop Bits:

Data Bits:

Command Format:

ASCII

Example: (Switch video input 2 to the output): #ROUTE 1,1,2<CR>

Default IP Parameters – Set to DHCP On

Fallback IP Address:

192.168.1.39

UDP Port #:

50000

Fallback Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0

TCP Port #:

5000

Fallback Gateway:

192.168.1.1

User/Password:

Admin/Admin

Host name

VS-211XS-xxxx (where xxxx are the last 4 digits of the S/N)

When using VS-211XS for the first time, the fallback IP address is set until DHCP server is discovered and a new IP address is acquired. DHCP discovery is retried every 1 minute, approximately.

To discover IP address:

• Connect to device via Eth and browse to default host name (e.g., http://VS-211XS-0024), where xxx are last digits of the S/N;

alternatively, perform factory reset (via reset button) and browse to fallback IP address.

• Connect to subnet via a router with built-in DHCP server (a basic home router will do) to subnet for identifying subnet-connected

devices via router web-UI, using their unique hostname and/or L2 MAC address.