Kramer VS-41H operation manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

4x1

P/N: 2900-000667 Rev 7

-41H

HDMI Switcher

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instruc ti o ns 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher 4

4 Installing in a Rack 7 5 Connecting the VS-41H 8 6 Operating the VS-41H 10

6.1 The PC and DVD Modes 10

6.2 Setting the EDID 11

6.3 Connecting via the RS-232 Port 12

6.4 Connecting via the Ethernet Port 12

7 Technical Specifications 15 8 Default Communication Parameters 16 9 Protocol 2000 17

Figures

Figure 1: VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel 5 Figure 2: VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher Rear Panel 6 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switc her 9 Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13 Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14

VS-41H – Contents i

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Conference room presentations

• Rental and staging

VS-41H - Introduction

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

• Review the contents of this user manual

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

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer VS-41H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

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

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Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit

electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

before installing

2.2 Safety Instructions

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

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

VS-41H - Getting Started

3 Overview

The VS-41H is a high-performance switcher for HDMI signals. It equalizes the signal and switches one of the 4 inputs to a single HDMI output.

In particular, the VS-41H features:

• A maximum data rate of 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel)

• HDTV compatibility (suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all

HD resolutions)

• HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.Color™, up to 7.1 Uncompressed Audio

Channels

• HDCP support (High Definition Digital Content Protection)

• EDID capture that copies and stores the EDID from a display device.

• 3D pass-through

• Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology that rebuilds the digital

signal to travel longer distances.

• Four input selector buttons, MUTE button to disconnect the output and a

PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel

• A world-wide power supply 100−240V AC

• Installation in one vertical space of a standard 19” professional rack

enclosure

Control the VS-41H using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

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

serial controller

• Infrared remote control transmitter

• The Ethernet

3.1 Defining the VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher

This section defines the VS-41H.

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Feature

Function

IR Receiver

LED illuminates when receiving signals from the infrared remote control tr ans m i tter

POWER Switch

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

MUTE Button

Press to toggle disconnect i ng the out p u t

INPUT SELECTOR Buttons

Press to select an input (from 1 to 4)

EDID Button

Press to acquire the EDID (button illuminates when configuring the EDID)

PANEL LOCK Button

Press to toggle disengaging the front panel buttons and to set to the PC/DVD mode

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Figure 1: VS-41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel

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