Kramer VS-42UHD Users Manual

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-42UHD

4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher

P/N: 2900-300609 Rev 4

www.kramerAV.com

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instruc ti o ns DC 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Using the IR Transmitter 5

3.2 Defining the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6

4 Connecting the VS-42UHD 8

4.1 Connecting a Serial Controller via RS-232 9

4.2 Connecting to the VS-42UHD via Ethernet 9

4.3 Connecting the Remote Contact-Closure Switches 12

5 Principles of Operation 14

5.1 Automatic Signal Detection 14

5.2 Input Switching Modes 14

5.3 EDID Operation 15

5.4 Step-in Functionality 15

6 Operating the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 16

6.1 Switching an Input to an Output 16

6.2 Acquiring an EDID from an Output 16

6.3 Muting and Unmuting the Outputs 17

6.4 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons 18

6.5 Generating a Test Pattern 18

7 Configuring and Maintaining the VS-42UHD 19

7.1 Setting the DIP-Switches 19

7.2 Resetting the VS-42UHD to Factory Default Settings 20

7.3 Upgrading the Firmware 20

8 Operating the VS-42UHD Remotely via the Web Pages 21

8.1 Browsing the VS-42UHD Web Pages 21

8.2 Routing Page 23

8.3 EDID Page 27

8.4 Device Setting Page 29

8.5 Firmware Upgrade Page 30

8.6 About Us Page 31

9 Wiring t he Twiste d Pair RJ-45 Connectors 32 10 Technical Specifications 33 11 Default Communication Parameters 34 12 Default EDID 35 13 Protocol 3000 37

13.1 Understanding Protocol 3000 38

13.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 40

13.3 Protocol 3000 Commands 41

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Figures

Figure 1: VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front 6 Figure 2: VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear 7 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 9 Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 10 Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 11 Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window 12 Figure 7: Remote Contact-closure Switch Connections 13 Figure 8: Available Test Patterns 18 Figure 9: The Loading Page 22 Figure 10: The General Info Page 22 Figure 11: The Routing Page 23 Figure 12: The Output Buttons 24 Figure 13: The Input Buttons 24 Figure 14: The Remote Device Control Window 25 Figure 15: Test Pattern Tab 26 Figure 16: The EDID Page 27 Figure 17: The Device Setting Page 29 Figure 18: The Firmware Upgrade Page 30 Figure 19: The About Us Page 31 Figure 20: TP Pinout Wiring 32

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1 Introduction

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

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

• Conference rooms

• Education

• Hospitality

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firmware upgrades are

available (where appropriate).

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

provided with the unit

before installing

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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-42UHD to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• For optimum range and performance, use the recommended Kramer cables

available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-42UHD

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

• Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your VS-42UHD 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.

2.2 Safety Instructions DC

Warning:

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Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is

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 count ry go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/

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3 Overview

The VS-42UHD is a high quality, 4x2 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to either or both outputs simultaneously.

In particular, the VS-42UHD features:

• Up to 8.91Gbps data rate (2.97Gbps per graphics channel)

Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 4K x 2K

• Support for HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection)

• True video clock detection

• Automatic switching modes (last connected and priority switching)

• HDMI Support – 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync , Dolby® TrueHD,

Dolby Digital Plus, DTS−HD®, and 7.1 multi-channel audio

• I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID

handling & processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems

• Programmable step-in functionality when used in conjunction with compatibl e

step-in devices, such as SID-X3N and DIP-31 (using an HDMI cable that supports HEC, the HDMI Ethernet Channel)

• Non-volatile EDID storage

• Kramer reKlocking™ & Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital

signal to travel longer distanc es

• Static or dynamic DHCP IP addressing

• Embedded Web pages that provide remote configuration and operation

• A lock button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front

panel

• Support for Kramer Protocol 3000

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You can control the VS-42UHD using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

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

serial controller

• The Kramer RC-IR3 infrared, remote control transmitter

• A PC connected via a LAN to the Ethernet port on the VS-42UHD

• An optional, external, remote IR receiver (see Section 3.1

3.1 Using the IR Transmitter

You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (for example, P/N C-A35M/IRR-50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15m away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60m when used with three extension cables (for example, P/N C-A35M/A35F-50).

Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (for example, P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the

3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the external IR

receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.

)

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IR LED

Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal

IR Sensor

Signal receiver for the infrared remote control ON LED

Lights green when the devic e is pow er ed on

output

and hold again to unlock (see Section 6.4)

MUTE Button

Press to toggle mute of both output signals (see

Section 6.3)

EDID Button

Press to capture the EDID (see Section 6.2)

FUNCTION Button

Press to activate the test pattern generator. When

3.2 Defining the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher

This section defines the VS-42UHD.

Figure 1: VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front

# Feature Function

3 4

INPUT SELECTOR TO OUT 1 1~4

INPUT SELECTOR TO OUT 2 1~4

LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel b utto ns . Press

Press one of the four inputs to switch it to Output 1 Press the currently selected input button to mute the

Press one of the four inputs to switch it to Output 2 Press the currently selec ted input button to mute the

the generator is active, press one of the input buttons to select a test pattern (see Section

transmitter

6.5)

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Feature

Function

connection cabl e fi ts into this opening

REMOTE

4-pin Terminal Block

Connect to up to four remote, contact-closure input

REMOTE

4-pin Terminal Block

Connect to up to four remote, contact-closure input

RS-232 3-pin Terminal

Connect to a PC/serial controller (see Section 4.1) SETUP 8-way DIP -switch

Sets the device configuration (see Section 7.1)

Section 7.3)

Upgrade

Switch

Press to upgrade the firmw are via the R S-232 port, release for normal operation

RJ-45

Connector

Connect to a PC via a LAN (see Section 4.2)

RESET Switch

Press while power-cycling the device to reset to factory default parameters (see Section 7.2)

5V DC Connector

Connect to the power adapter, center pin positive

OUT 1 and OUT 2 HDMI

Connect to up to two HDMI accept ors

Figure 2: VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear

INPUT 1~4 HDMI Input Connectors

REMOTE IR Opening Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the

Connect to up to four HDMI source s (see

Section 6.1

device via an IR remote controller (see Section 3.1

Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm mini jack at the end of the internal IR

)

INPUT To OUT 1

INPUT To OUT 2

selection switches for Output 1 (see Section 4.3)

selection switches for Output 2 (see Section 4.3)

Block

15 16

PROG VIA USB Connector Connect to a PC to upgrade the firm wa re (se e

PROG VIA RS-232

ETHERNET

Output Connectors

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power and then switch on the power to each device.

4 Connecting the VS-42UHD

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-42UHD. After connecting your VS-42UHD, connect its

You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.

To connect the VS-42UHD, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 following:

1. Connect up to four HDMI sources, (for example, Blu-ray Disc players) to the HDMI Input connectors.

2. Connect the two OUT HDMI connectors to up to two HDMI acceptors, (for example, LCD displays with built-in speakers).

3. If required, connect a PC/controller to the RS-232 port (see Section 4.1 and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 4.2).

4. Connect the power adapter to the device and plug the power adapter into the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3

5. If required, acquire the EDID (see Section 6.1).

, do the

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Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher

4.1 Connecting a Serial Controller via RS-232

To connect a serial controller to the VS-42UHD:

• From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port on the serial controller connect:

 P i n 2 to the TX pin on the VS-42UHD RS-232 terminal block  P i n 3 to the RX pin on the VS-42UHD RS-232 term i nal block  P i n 5 to the GND pin on the VS-42UHD RS-232 terminal block

4.2 Connecting to the VS-42UHD via Ethernet

You can connect to the VS-42UHD via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 4.2.1

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see

Section 4.2.2

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)

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

4.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42UHD 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 VS-42UHD with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VS-42UHD 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 4

Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by clicking on the item.

5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window appears as shown in Figure 5

Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6

For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 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 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

4.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42UHD to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

4.3 Connecting the Remote Contact-Closure Switches

You can connect up to four remote, contact-closure switches per output to control the VS-42UHD remotely. These switches replicate the Input selection buttons on the front panel of the VS-42UHD.

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Figure 7 illustrates the wiring of the switch connections to the terminal block.

Figure 7: Remote Contact-closure Switch Connections

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5 Principles of Operation

This section describes the operating theory of the VS-42UHD and includes:

• Automatic signal detection (see Section 5.1

• Input switching modes (see Section 5.2)

• EDID operation (see Section 5.3)

5.1 Automatic Signal Detection

The VS-42UHD can automatically detect the presence of a video signal on an input based on the presence of a video sync or clock signal.

5.2 Input Switching Modes

5.2.1 Manual Mode

In Manual switching mode, routing is performed according to the front panel button selection or according to the remote command selection.

5.2.2 Automatic Mode

Automatic sw i tching can be performed in either of the following ways:

• Input priority. Upon detection of an active input, the input with the highest

priority is automatically selected. Input priority is from the lowest input number (1) to the highest (4)

)

• Last Connected. The device automatically selects the most recently

connected input. Should this source become inactive, the device automatically switches to the last connected input that was active. When turning the device on and more than one input is active, the input with the highest priority is selected

If a manual selection is made when the device is in Automatic mode, the device enters Manual Override mode. The manually selected input remains selected as long as it is active. When a manually selected input becomes inactive, the device retur ns to A utomatic mode.

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Command

Action

Out1

Step in current input to Output 1

Out2

Step in current input to Output 2

5.3 EDID Operation

The VS-42UHD has a default EDID (see Section 12) stored on all inputs. This EDID can be exchanged for either:

• A custom EDID which is uploaded to one or more inputs using Protocol 3000

commands (see Section 13.3.5 –OR–

• The EDID of a display device connected to an output by using either the

front panel buttons (see Section 6.2 pages

The EDID is non-volatile and the last valid EDID is used when the device is powered up.

5.4 Step-in Functionality

The VS-42UHD can function as a step-in switcher when connected to a suitable HDMI transmitter, (for example, the SID-X3N or DIP-31) using the correct HDMI cable with HEC support.

)

), a Protocol 3000 command, or the Web

Use the Web pages (see Section 8.2.2 The default button actions are shown in the following table. Up to three buttons can be active at the same time.

Echo Allows a connected controller to be programmed to perform a variety of

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) to assign remote device button actions.

tasks triggered by the user buttons, such as, room control, (lights, screen, and so on)

6 Operating the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix

Switcher

This section describes operating the VS-42UHD and consists of:

• Switching an input to an output (see Section 6.1

• Acquiring an EDID from an output (see Section 6.2)

• Muting and unmuting the outputs (see Section 6.3)

• Locking and unlocking the front panel buttons (see Section 6.4)

• Generating a test pattern (see Section 6.5)

6.1 Switching an Input to an Output

To switch an input to an output, (for example, Input 4 to Output 2):

• Press the Input 4 button in the bottom Output (To OUT 2) row.

The LED lights red and Input 4 is switched to Output 2

6.2 Acquiring an EDID from an Output

You can acquire the EDID from OUT 1 or OUT 2 and copy it to any or all of the four inputs to be stored in non-volatile memory. You can also reset any or all of the inputs to the default EDID.

To copy the EDID from an Output to one or more Inputs:

1. Press the EDID button to enter the EDID setting mode. The EDID button lights.

Note: If there is no button activity for 10 seconds, the device automatically exits the EDID setting mode to normal operation, the EDID button no longer lights and any changes made are lost.

)

2. From the To OUT 1 (top) row, press each of the Inputs to which you want to

copy the EDID from Output 1. Each selected Input LED lights.

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3. From the To OUT 2 (bottom) row, press each of the Inputs into which you

want to copy the EDID from Output 2. Each selected Input LED lights.

4. Press the EDID button.

The button no longer lights and the EDID changes are saved.

To copy the default EDID to one or more Inputs:

1. Press the EDID button to enter the EDID setting mode.

The EDID button lights.

2. For each Input to which you want to copy the default EDID, press both the

To OUT 1 and To OUT 2 buttons simultaneously. Both top row and bottom row Input LEDs light.

3. Press the EDID button.

The button no longer lights and the EDID changes are saved.

6.3 Muting and Unmuting the Outputs

To mute and unmute both outputs simultaneously:

1. Press the Mute button.

The Mute button lights and the outputs are muted.

2. Press the lit Mute button.

The outputs are unmuted and the button no longer lights.

To mute and unmute one output:

1. Press the currently selected (and lit) input but ton.

The output is muted and the button flashes.

2. Press the currently muted (and flashing) input button.

The output is unmuted and the button lights solid.

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6.4 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons

To lock and unlock the front panel buttons:

1. Press and hold the Lock button.

The front panel buttons are locked and the button lights.

2. Press and hold the Lock button again.

The front panel buttons are unlocked and the button no longer lights.

6.5 Generating a Test Pattern

For diagnostic purposes, the VS-42UHD can generate a number of test patterns on the outputs. Figure 8

To generate a test pattern on the outputs:

1. Press the Function button.

The button lights.

2. Press any of the Input buttons to select a test pattern.

The selected test pattern is generated on the outputs.

shows the test patterns available.

To exit the test pattern generator:

• Press the lit Function button.

The test pattern generation ceases and the button no longer lights.

Figure 8: Available Test Patterns

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Feature

Description

commands

Off—Manual

priority)

Off—Manual

Last connected/Pri orit y

When DIP-switch 4 is set to Auto (ON):

priority)

N/A – 7

N/A

–

7 Configuring and Maintaining the VS-42UHD

This section describes the configuration and maintenance of the VS-42UHD and consists of:

• Setting the DIP-switches (see Section 7.1

• Resetting the device to factory default settings (see Section 7.2)

• Upgrading the firmware (see Section 7.3)

7.1 Setting the DIP-Switches

The DIP-switches dictate the behavior of the VS-42UHD.

All DIP-switches are off by default.

1 HDCP support on inputs On—Disable HDCP sup po rt on al l inputs

2 Video mode switching

Output 1

3 Last connected/Pri orit y

mode Output 1

4 Video mode switching

Output 2

mode Output 2

Off—Enable HDCP support which is defined by P3000

On—Auto

When DIP-switch 2 is set to Auto (ON): On—Enable Last Connected mode Off—Enable Priority mod e wh er e the pr iori t y of eac h

input is defined by the input number, (1 is the highest

On—Auto

On—Enable Last Connected mode Off—Enable Priority mode where the pr iority of each input is defined by the input number, (1 is the highest

)

8 N/A –

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7.2 Resetting the VS-42UHD to Factory Default Settings

To reset the device to factory default settings:

1. Power the device off.

2. Press and hold down the Reset button on the rear panel.

3. While holding down the Reset button, power on the device.

4. Wait a few seconds and release the button.

The device is reset to its factory settings.

7.3 Upgrading the Firmware

The VS-42UHD can be upgraded via any of the following:

• Mini USB

• RS-232

• Ethernet

For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “K-Upload Software”.

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8 Operating the VS-42UHD Remotely via the

Web Pages

The VS-42UHD 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 Section 4.2

• Ensure that your browser is supported (see Section 10)

• Ensure that JavaScript is enabled

There are six Web pages:

• Browsing and General Info (see Section 8.1

• Routing (see Section 8.2)

• EDID (see Section 8.3)

• Device Setting (see Section 8.4)

• Firmware Update (see Section 8.5)

• About Us (see Section 8.6)

)

8.1 Browsin g the VS-42UHD Web Pages

Note: In the event that a Web page does not update correctly, clear your Web

browser’s cache (by pressing CTRL-F5).

To browse the VS-42UHD Web pages:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Type the IP number of the device (see Section 4.2

your browser.

) in the Address bar of

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The Loading page appears:

Figure 9: The Loading Page

Immediately after the Loading page, the General Info page appears which displays information related to the device and the Web page version.

Figure 10: The General Info Page

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Item

Description

(see Section 8.2.1)

Section 8.2.3)

8.2 Routing Page

The VS-42UHD Routing page lets you perform operational actions, such as, switching inputs/outputs and selecting HDCP support.

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Figure 11: The Routing Page

Output Buttons 1 and 2 2 Buttons for output selection, signal identification, and audio and

Inputs Tab 4 Buttons for input selection, and port and signal identification

Patterns Button Tab 4 Buttons for video pattern generation (see

video muting (see Section 8.2.1

)

Item

Description

Output Button Number

Identifies the Output number

HDCP Indicator

Indicates whether the O utp ut por t supp ort s HD CP

Video Mute Button

Click the button to mute the video

Signal Indicator

Indicates whether or not there is a device connected to the output

Mode Indicator

Indicates the switching mode currently employed

Figure 12: The Output Buttons

Figure 13: The Input Buttons

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Item

Description

Input Button Number

Identifies the Input number

Input Type and Signal Indicator

Indicates the type of input and whether there is a signal present on the Input

HDCP Selection Button

Click the button to turn HDCP support for the Input on and off

HDCP Content Indicator

Indicates whether or not the Input signal is HDCP

protected

Remote Device Control Button Click the button to display the control window for the

remote device connected to this Input (see

Section 8.2.2

8.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output

To switch an Input to an Output, (for example, Input 2 to Output 2):

1. Click on Output button 2.

The button changes color to purple and the Output is selected.

2. Click on Input button 2.

The button changes color to purple and the output is switched.

8.2.2 Controlling a Remote Transmitter

Compatible remote transmitters, (for example, the SID-X3N or DIP-31) that are connected to the VS-42UHD can be controlled using the Web pages, (see

Section 8.2, Figure 13

)

Figure 14: The Remote Device Control Window

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The VS-42UHD allows you to program the general purpose buttons on remote modules. The table shows the functionality defined for each button. The options are:

• HDMI—selects one of the four inputs

• Echo—allows a connected controller to be programmed to perform a variety

of tasked triggered by the user buttons, such as, room control, (lights, screen, and so on)

• Out 1—step-in current input to output 1

• Out 2—step-in current input to output 2

Note: These settings are per input and remain valid even if the remote SID-X3N is exchanged for another SID-X3N.

Up to three of the Echo, Out 1 and Out 2 buttons can be active at the same time.

8.2.3 Using Test Patterns as Video Inputs

You can use one of four built-in, video test patterns as a video Input.

Figure 15: Test Pattern Tab

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To select a test pattern as an Input for an Output:

1. Click the Patterns tab.

The four test pattern buttons are shown.

2. Click the required Output to select it.

The button changes color.

3. Click the required test pattern button.

The button changes color and the selected test pattern is switched to the Output.

8.3 EDID Page

The VS-42UHD EDID page lets you copy EDID data to one or more Inputs from an:

• Output

• Input

• EDID data file

Figure 16: The EDID Page

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Note: The display is not updated automatically when the status of an EDID

changes on the device due to outputs being exchanged. Click Refresh to update the display.

To copy EDID data from an Output or Input to one or more inputs:

1. Click the source button from which to copy the EDID (Output or Input).

The button changes color and the EDID summary information reflects the EDID data.

2. Click one or more destination Inputs, or select all Inputs by checking the

Inputs check-box. All selected Input buttons change color and the EDID summary information reflects the Input selection(s).

3. Click the Copy button.

The “EDID was copied” success message is displayed and the EDID data are copied to the selected Input(s).

4. Click OK.

To copy EDID data to an Input from an EDID data file:

1. Click the source Browse button.

The Windows Browser opens.

2. Browse to the required file.

3. Select the required file and click Open.

The EDID summary information reflects the selection.

4. Click one or more destination Inputs, or select all Inputs by checking the

Inputs check-box. All selected Input buttons change color and the EDID summary information reflects the Input selection(s).

5. Click the Copy button.

The “EDID was copied” success message is displayed and the EDID data are copied to the selected Input(s).

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6. Click OK.

8.4 Device Setting Page

The VS-42UHD Device Settings page lets you modify some communication parameters and view others.

Figure 17: The Device Setting Page

To modify serial or Ethernet communication parameters:

1. Adjust the parameters as required, either by entering the parameters directly

or by using the drop-down list.

2. Click Set.

The changes are saved.

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8.5 Firmware Upgrade Page

The Firmware Upgrade page lets you perform a firmware upgrade from a firmware file.

Figure 18: The Firmware Upgrade Page

To upgrade the firmware:

1. Click the Choose File button.

The Windows Browser opens.

2. Browse to the required file.

3. Select the required file and click Open.

The firmware file name is displayed in the Firmware Upgrade page.

4. Click Start Upgrade.

The firmware file is loaded and a progress bar is displayed.

Do not interrupt the process or the VS-42UHD may be damaged.

5. When the process is complete reboot the device.

The firmware is upgraded.

30 VS-42UHD - Operating the VS-42UHD Remotely via the Web Pages

8.6 About Us Page

The VS-42UHD About Us page displays the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd company details.

Figure 19: The About Us Page

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Do not

EIA /TIA 568B

Wire Color

Orange / White

Orange

Green / White

Blue 5 Blue / White

Green

Brown / White

Brown

Pair 1

4 and 5

Pair 2

1 and 2

Pair 3

3 and 6

Pair 4

7 and 8

9 Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ -45 Connec t ors

Connect/solder the cable shield to the RJ-45 connector shield.

Do not use a crossed TP cable with this product. Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired may cause permanent damage to the device

use unshielded TP cables with this product

The following figure defines the TP pinout using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Figure 20: TP Pinout Wiring

32 VS-42UHD - Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ-45 Connectors

INPUTS:

4 HDMI Connectors

OUTPUTS:

2 HDMI Connectors

PORTS:

1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector

1 Program port on a mini USB

BANDWIDTH:

Up to 8.91Gbps data rate (2.97Gbps per graphic channel)

COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD:

HDMI and HDCP RESOLUTION:

Up to UXGA; 4K x 2K

SUPPORTED BAUD RATES:

9600, 115200bps

SUPPORTED WEB

The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

Safari v6

POWER CONSUMPTION:

5V DC, 880mA

Ethernet, Remote input selection switches

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

DIMENSIONS:

21.5cm x 16.6c m x 4.4cm (8.46" x 6.54" x 1.73") W, D, H

WEIGHT:

0.9kg (2.0lbs) approx.

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:

35.1cm x 21.2c m x 7.2cm (13.8" x 8.4" x 2.8") W, D, H

SHIPPING WEIGHT:

1.6kg (3.5lbs) approx.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

Power supply, RC-IR3 remote control

OPTIONS:

External remote IR receiver cable, RK-1

10 Technical Specifications

1 IR on a 3.5mm mini jack 8 Remote selection contact-closure switches on 9 terminal block

pins 1 Serial port on a 3-pin terminal block

BROWSERS:

CONTROLS: Front panel buttons, infrared remote control transmitter, RS-232,

POWER CONSUMPTION: 100-240V AC, 65VA max.

Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at www.kramerav.com

Windows 7:

• Google Chrome v25

• FireFox v1 5

• Opera v12

• Microsoft Internet Explorer v9

Windows XP:

• Google Chrome v25

• FireFox v1 5

Apple Mac:

• Google Chrome v25

• FireFox v2 0

• Opera v12.14

•

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RS-232

Protocol 3000

Baud Rate:

115,200

Data Bits:

Stop Bits:

Parity:

None

Command Format:

ASCII

TCP/IP Parameters

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Netmask:

255.255.0.0

Gateway:

0.0.0.0

TCP Port #:

5000

UDP Port #:

50000

11 Default Communicati on P ar a m ete rs

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12 Default EDID

Monitor

Model name............... VS-42UHD

Manufacturer....... .... .. KMR

Plug and Play ID......... KMR1200

Serial number............ 505-709990100

Manufacture date......... 2011, ISO week 255

Filter driver............ None

-------------------------

EDID revision............ 1.3

Input signal type........ Digital

Color bit depth.......... Und e fined

Display type............. RGB color

Screen size.............. 520 x 320 mm (24.0 in)

Power management......... Standby, Suspend, Active off/sleep

Extension blocs....... ... 1 (CEA -EXT)

-------------------------

DDC/CI................... Not supported

Color characteristics

Default color space...... Non-sRGB

Display gamma............ 2.20

Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.674 - Ry 0.319

Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.188 - Gy 0.706

Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.148 - By 0.0 64

White point (default).... Wx 0.313 - Wy 0.329

Additional des cr i ptor s... None Timing characteristics

Horizontal scan range.... 30-83kHz

Vertical scan range...... 56-76Hz

Video bandwidth.......... 170MHz

CVT standard............. Not supported

GTF standard............. Not supported

Additional des cr i ptor s... None

Preferred timing......... Yes

Native/preferred timing.. 1280x720p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync

Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA 720 x 400p at 88Hz - IBM XGA2 640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 67Hz - Apple Mac II 640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA 832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II 1024 x 768i at 87Hz - IBM 1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA 1152 x 870p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1024 x 768p at 85Hz - VESA STD 800 x 600p at 85Hz - VESA STD 640 x 480p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1152 x 864p at 70Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD

EIA/CEA-861 Information

Revision number....... ... 3

IT underscan............. Supported

Basic audio.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:4:4............ .. Su ppor te d

YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Suppor te d

Native formats......... .. 1

Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:10)

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Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #2....... 1920x1080i at 60Hz ( 16: 1 0)

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #3....... 1280x720p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #4....... 720x480p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline... .. . ......... "720x480" 27. 00 0 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 -hsync -vsync

CE audio data (formats supported) LPCM 2-channel, 16/20/24 bit depths at 32/44/48 kHz

CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4: 3, 8: 9) 720 x 480i at 60Hz - Doubl esc a n (1 6: 9, 32: 27) 720 x 576i at 50Hz - Doubl esc a n (1 6: 9, 64: 45) 640 x 480p at 60Hz - Default (4:3, 1:1) NB: NTSC refre sh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001

CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE regist r ation number. 0x000C03

CEC physical address..... 1.0 .0 .0

Maximum TMDS clock....... 165MHz

CE speaker allocation data

Channel configuration.... 2.0

Front left/right......... Yes

Front LFE................ No

Front center............. No

Rear left/right.......... No

Rear center............. . No

Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No

Rear LFE............... .. No

Report information

Date generated........... 27/09/2016

Software revision........ 2.90.0.1020

Data source.............. Real-time 0x0071

Operating system........ . 6.1 .7 60 1.2 .S erv ice Pack 1

Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,12,01,01,01,01,FF,15,01,03,80,34,20,78,EA,B3,25,AC,51,30,B4,26, 10,50,54,FF,FF,80,81,8F,81,99,A9,40,61,59,45,59,31,59,71,4A,81,40,01,1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28, 55,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FF,00,35,30,35,2D,37,30,39,39,39,30,31,30,30,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,34,32,55,48,44,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,5D, 02,03,1B,F1,23,09,07,07,48,10,05,84,03,02,07,16,01,65,03,0C,00,10,00,83,01,00,00,02,3A,80,18,71, 38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,01,1D,80,18,71,1C,16,20,58,2C,25,00,07,44,21,00,00,9E,01, 1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28,55,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,8C,0A,D0,8A,20,E0,2D,10,10,3E,96,00,07,44,21,

00,00,18,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,47

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13 Protocol 3000

The VS-42UHD can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VS-42UHD. For example, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDMI out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:

• Terminal communi cation software, such as Hercules:

The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication software.

• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):

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• K-Config (Kramer c onfigurat i on software):

All the examples provided in this section are based on using the 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 VS-42UHD. 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.

For more information about:

• Understanding Protocol 3000, see Section 13.1

• General syntax used for Protocol 3000 commands, see Section 13.2

• Protocol 3000 commands available for the VS-42UHD, see Section 13.3

13.1 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.

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The maximum string length is 64 characters.

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

• 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 f or host messages (ASCII 13)  CR LF – Carriage return f or 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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Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

Start

Body

Delimiter

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

CR LF

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

CR LF

13.2 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:

• Simple Command – Command string with only one command without

addressing:

Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

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• Command String – Formal syntax with command concatenation and

addressing:

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

Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

• Device Message Format:

• Device Long Response – Echoing command:

Command SP [Param1 ,Param2 …] result

Protocol handshak ing (s yst em man dat or y)

BUILD-DATE

Get device build date (system mandatory)

FACTORY

Reset to factory default configuration

HELP

Get command list (system mandatory)

LOCK-FP

Set/get front panel lock

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)

HDCP-STAT

Get HDCP signal status (system)

NAME

Set/get machine (DNS) name (system – Ethernet)

NAME-RST

Reset machine (DNS) name to factory default (system – Ethernet)

PRIO?

Get priority for an input (system)

SIGNAL

Get input signal lock status (system)

13.3 Protocol 3000 Commands

This section includes the following commands:

• System Commands (see Section 13.3.1

• Switching/Routing Commands (see Section 13.3.2)

• Video Commands (see Section 13.3.3)

• Communication Commands (see Section 13.3.4)

• EDID Handling Commands (see Section 13.3.5)

13.3.1 System Commands

Command Description

)

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Set:

Protocol handshak ing

#CR

~nn@SPOKCR LF

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

“#”,0x0D

Set: - -

BUILD-DATE?

Set: - -

#BUILD-DATE?CR

~nn@BUILD-DATESP

CR LF

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

“#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D

13.3.1.1 #

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: Get:

Description Syntax

Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

13.3.1.2 BUILD-DATE

Functions Permission Transparency

End User Public

- -

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: Get device build date

Response

dateSPtime

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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End User Public

FACTORY

Get: - -

Reset device to factory defa ul t configuration

~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF

“#FACTORY”,0x0D

Get:

HELP

End User

Public

1. #HELPCR

#HELPSP

~nn@HELPSP

:CR LF

CR LFUSAGE:

CR LF

HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR LF

“#HELP”,0x0D

13.3.1.3 FACTORY

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

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

End User Public

#FACTORYCR

13.3.1.4 HELP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

- -

Description Syntax

Set: - Get:

Response

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

2. Multi-line:

Parameters

COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command

Response Triggers

Notes

To get help for a specific comman d use:

K-Config Example

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Get command list or help for specific command

command

description

COMMAND_NAMECR

usage

Get:

LOCK-FP?

End User

Public

Option 1: #LOCK-FP?␍

Get: ~nn@LOCK-FP␠ lock_mode␍␊

lock_mode - 0/OFF - unlocks the front panel buttons, 1/ON - locks the front panel buttons

Lock the front panel buttons: “#LOCK-FP 1”,0x0D

13.3.1.5 LOCK-FP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set front panel lock Get: Get front panel lock state

Response

Set: ~nn@LOCK-FP␠ lock_mode␠OK␍␊

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

LOCK-FP

End User Public

Option 1: #LOCK-FP␠lock_mode␍

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Get:

MODEL?

End User

Public

Get:

Get device model

#MODEL?CR

~nn@MODELSP

CR LF

to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer RE MOTE-INFO requests

“#MODEL?”,0x0D

Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

Get:

Get device protocol versio n

#PROT-VER?CR

~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF

“#PROT-VER?”,0x0D

13.3.1.6 MODEL

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

Parameters

model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Response Triggers

Notes

This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes

K-Config Example

model_name

- -

13.3.1.7 PROT-VER

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

- -

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

Parameters

version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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RESET

Get: - -

#RESETCR

Get: - -

~nn@RESETSPOKCR LF

running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.

“#RESET”,0x0D

Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Get:

Get device serial number

#SN?CR

~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF

This device has a 14 digit serial number, only the last 11 digits are displayed

“#SN?”,0x0D

13.3.1.8 RESET

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Reset device

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after

K-Config Example

13.3.1.9 SN

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Administrator Public

- -

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

Parameters

serial_number – 11 decimal digits, facto r y assi g ne d

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

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Get:

VERSION?

End User

Public

Get:

Get firmware version number

#VERSION?CR

~nn@VERSIONSP

CR LF

XX.XX.XXXX

“#VERSION?”,0x0D

Set: - -

DISPLAY?

Set: - -

#DISPLAY?SP

~nn@DISPLAYSPout_id,statusCR LF

and valid)

form Off to On and all parameters (new EDID, etc.) are stable and

valid (2)

“#DISPLAY? 1”,0x0D

13.3.1.10 VERSION

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

Parameters

firmware_version –

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

firmware_version

- -

where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version

13.3.1.11 DISPLAY

Functions Permission Transparency

Get

Description Syntax

Get: Get output HPD status

Response

Parameters

out_id – 1 (HDMI Out) status – HPD status according to signal validation : 0 (Off), 1 (On), 2 (On an d all param eters are stable

Response Triggers

A response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received, after command execution and: After every change in output HPD status from On to Off (0) After every change in output HPD status from Off to On (1) After every change in output HPD status

Notes

K-Config Example

Get the output HPD status of HDMI Out:

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End User Public

out_id

HDCP-MOD

Get:

HDCP-MOD?

End User

Public

#HDCP-MODSP

#HDCP-MOD?SPinp_idCR

~nn@HDCP-MODSP

CR LF

– HDCP mode: 0 (HDCP Off), 3 (Mirror ou tpu t – MAC mode)

Disable HDCP mode on HDMI In 2:

“#HDCP-MOD 2,0”,0x0D

13.3.1.12 HDCP-MOD

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set HDCP mode Get: Get HDCP mode

Response

Set / Get:

Parameters

inp_id – input number: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI In 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4) mode

Response Triggers

A response is sent to the com port from which the set (before execution) / get command was received A response is sent to all com ports after command execution if HDCP-MOD was set by any other external

control device (device button, device menu or other) or if the HDCP mode changed

Notes

Set HDCP working mode on the device input: HDCP not supported - HDCP Off HDCP support changes following detected sink - MIRROR OUTPUT

K-Config Example

inp_id,mode

Administrator Public

inp_id,mode

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Get:

HDCP-STAT?

End User

Public

Get:

Get HDCP signal status

#HDCP-STAT?SP

~nn@HDCP-STATSP

CR LF

Output stage (1) – get the HDCP signal status of the sink device connected to HDMI Out “#HDCP-STAT? 0,1”,0x0D

13.3.1.13 HDCP-STAT

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: - - -

Description Syntax

Set: - -

stage,stage_id

Response

stage,stage_id,status

Parameters

stage – 0 (input), 1 (output) stage_id – for input stage: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI In 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4)

for output stage: 1 (HDMI 1 Out), 2 (HDMI 2 Out) status – signal encryption status: 0 (On), 1 (Off)

Response Triggers

A response is sent to the com port from which the Get command was received

Notes

Input stage (0) – get the HDCP signal status of the source device connected to the specified input

K-Config Example

Get the HDCP input signal status of the source device connected to HDMI In 1:

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NAME

Get:

NAME?

End User

Public

#NAMESP

#NAME?CR

NAME

~nn@NAME?SP

CR LF

The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific “#NAME room-442”,0x0D

Set:

NAME-RST

Administrator

Public

~nn@NAME-RSTSPOKCR LF

Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_”

“#NAME-RST”,0x0D

13.3.1.14 NAME

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set machine (DNS) name Get: Get machine (DNS) name

Response

Set: ~nn@ Get:

Parameters

machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric characters (can include hyphens but not at the beginning or end)

Response Triggers

Notes

machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on).

K-Config Example

Set the DNS name of the device to “room-442”:

SPmachine_nameCR LF

machine_name

13.3.1.15 NAME-RST

Functions Permission Transparency

Administrator Public

machine_name

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Get: - -

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

Reset the DNS name of the device to the factory default:

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Reset machine (DNS) name to factory default

- -

#NAME-RSTCR

Get

PRIO?

Administrator

Public

Get:

Get input priority

#PRIO?SP

~nn@PRIOSPinput_id,prioCR LF

“#PRIO? 2”,0x0D

13.3.1.16 PRIO

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: – – –

Description Syntax

Set: – –

input_id

Response

Parameters

input_id - input number: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI In 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4) prio - assigned priority (1.. max priority)

Response triggers

After execution, response is sent to the com port from which the command was received After execution, response is sent to all com ports if PRIO was set by any other external control device

(button press, device menu and similar)

Notes

The PRIO max value may vary for different devices

K-Config Example

Get the input priority of HDMI In 2:

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Get

SIGNAL?

End User

Public

Get:

Get input signal lock status

#SIGNAL?SPinp_idCR

~nn@SIGNALSP

CR LF

“#SIGNAL? 2”,0x0D

13.3.1.17 SIGNAL

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: - - -

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

inp_id,status

Parameters

inp_id – input number: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI In 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4) status – lock status according to signal validation: 0 (Off), 1 (On)

Response Triggers

After execution, a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received A response is sent after every change in input signal status from On to Off or from Off to On

Notes

K-Config Example

Get the input signal lock status of HDMI In 2:

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MTX-MODE?

Get switch mode

ROUTE

Set/get layer routing

VID

Set/get video switch state

Get:

MTX-MODE?

End User

Public

Get :

Get auto-switch mode

#MTX-MODE?SPoutput_idCR

~nn@MTX-MODESP

output_id: 1 (Out1), 2 (Out2)

Get auto switch mode of Out 2:

“#MTX-MODE? 2,0”,0x0D

13.3.2 Switching/Routing Commands

Command Description

13.3.2.1 MTX-MODE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: – – –

Description Syntax

Set: – –

Response

output_id,mode

Parameters

mode - 0 (manual), 1 (auto priority), 2 (auto last connected)

Response Triggers

After execution, a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received After execution, a response is sent to all com ports if MTX-MODE was set by any other external control device

(button press, WEB, device menu and similar)

K-Config Example

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ROUTE

Get:

ROUTE?

End User

Public

#ROUTESP

#ROUTE?SPlayer,destCR

~nn@ROUTESP

CR LF

layer – 1 (video)

“#ROUTE 1,1,3”,0x0D

13.3.2.2 ROUTE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set layer routing Get: Get layer routing

Response

layer,dest,src

Parameters

dest – for video layer: 1 (HDMI Out 1), 2 (HDMI Out 2) src – for video layer: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI In 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4)

Response Triggers

Notes

The get command identifies input switching on Step-in clients The set command is for remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web)

K-Config Example

Set the remote input switching of HDMI In 3 to HDMI Out 1:

End User Public

layer,dest,src

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VID

Get:

VID?

End User

Public

#VIDSP

#VID?SP

VID

~nn@VIDSP

CR LF

Set the video switch state from HDMI In 4 to HDMI Out 2:

“#VID 4>1”,0x0D

13.3.2.3 VID

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set video switch state Get: Get video switch state

Response

Set: ~nn@ Get:

Parameters

in – input number: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI In 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4) > – connection character between in and out parameters out – output number: 1 (HDMI Out 1), 2 (HDMI Out 2), * (for all outputs)

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

SPin>outCR LF

in>out

End User Public

in>outCR

out

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DEF-RES

Set/get custom defined scaled video output resolution to “VIC” index

VID-PATTERN

Set/get video test pattern

VMUTE

Set/get video on output mute

Get

DEF-RES?

End User

Public

Get custom defined video

DEF-RES

CR LF

2 (HDMI)

for output stage: 1 (HDMI Out 1), 2 (HDMI Out 2)

“#DEF-RES? 255,0,2”,0x0D

13.3.3 Video Commands

Command Description

13.3.3.1 DEF-RES

Functions Permission Transparency

Set – – –

Description Syntax

Set: – – Get:

Response

~nn@

Table_id,Width,Height,Htotal,VTotal,HSyncW,HSyncBackPorch,VSyncW,VSyncBackPorch, FrRate,Interlaced

Parameters

Table_id – Stage – 0 (input), 1 (output) Stage_id – for input stage: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (H D MI I n 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4),

resolution

#DEF-RES?SPTable_id,stage,stage_idCR

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 DEF-RES was set by any other external control device

(button press, device menu and similar)

Notes

If a requested custom resolution is not defined, yet is in the device, it returns ERRSP003 (out of range) Only indexes 100-104 are valid for custom defined resolution In Get command when sending: index 0 - device replies with detailed info of native resolution index 255 - device replies with detailed info of current resolution

K-Config Example

Get the detailed custom defined resolution from HDMI Out 2:

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VID-PATTERN

Get:

VID-PATTERN?

End User

Public

#VID-PATTERNSPoutput_id,pattern_idCR

Get :

Get test pattern on output

#VID-PATTERN?SPoutput_idCR

~nn@VID-PATTERNSPoutput_id,pattern_idCR

4 (Pattern 4: white)

Set HDMI Out 2 to pattern 2 (checkerboard):

“#VID-PATTERN,2,2”,0x0D

VMUTE

Get:

VMUTE?

End User

Public

#VMUTESPoutput_id,flagCR

Get:

Get video on output status

#VMUTE?SP

SP CR

~nn@VMUTESP

CR LF

output_id – 1 (HDMI Out)

Disable the video output on HDMI Out:

“#VMUTE 2,0”,0x0D

13.3.3.2 VID-PATTERN

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set test pattern on output

Response

Parameters

output_id - 1 (HDMI Out 1), 2 (HDMI Out 2) pattern_id - 1 (Pattern 1: vertical color bars), 2 (Pattern 2: checkerboard), 3 (P atte rn 3: gra dient),

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-PATTERN was set by any other external control

device (button press, WEB, device menu and similar)

Notes

K-Config Example

End User Public

13.3.3.3 VMUTE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set enable/disable video on output

Response

Set / Get:

Parameters

flag – 0 (disable video on outpu t ), 1 (enable video on output ), 2 (blank video)

Response Triggers

K-Config Example

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output_id,flag

End User Public

output_id

ETH-PORT

Set/get Ethernet port protocol

NET-DHCP

Set/get DHCP mode

NET-GATE

Set/get gateway IP

NET-IP

Set/get IP address

NET-MAC

Get MAC address

NET-MASK

Set/get subnet mask

Set:

ETH-PORT

Administrator

Public

ETH-PORT?

#ETH-PORTSP

#ETH-PORT?SP

~nn@ETH-PORTSPportType,ETHPortCR LF

– TCP / UDP port number: 0-65565

The port number must be within the following range: 0-(2^16-1)

Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457:

“#ETH-PORT TCP,12457”,0x0D

13.3.4 Communication Commands

Command Description

13.3.4.1 ETH-PORT

Functions Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set Ethernet port protocol Get: Get Ethernet port protocol

Response

Parameters

portType – string of 3 letters indicating the port type: TCP, UDP ETHPort

Response Triggers

Notes

If the port number you enter is already in use, an error is returned

K-Config Example

End User Public

portType,ETHPort

portType

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NET-DHCP

Get:

NET-DHCP?

End User

Public

#NET-DHCPSP

#NET-DHCP?CR

~nn@NET-DHCPSP

CR LF

mode – 0 (do not use DHCP. Use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command), 1 (try to

NET-IP

Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks

“#NET-DHCP 1”,0x0D

13.3.4.2 NET-DHCP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set DHCP mode Get: Get DHCP mode

Response

mode

Parameters

Administrator Public

mode

use DHCP. If unavailable, use th e IP a ddr ess s et b y the fact ory or the

Response Triggers

Notes

To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the NAME command. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to USB or RS-232 protocol port if available Consult your network administrator for correct set ti ng s

K-Config Example

Enable DHCP mode, if available:

command)

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NET-GATE

Get:

NET-GATE?

End User

Public

#NET-GATESP

#NET-GATE?CR

~nn@NET-GATESP

CR LF

ip_address – gateway IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings.

Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1:

“#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D

NET-IP

NET-IP?

#NET-IPSP

#NET-IP?CR

~nn@NET-IPSP

CR LF

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

Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:

“#NET-IP 192.168.001.039”,0x0D

13.3.4.3 NET-GATE

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set gateway IP Get: Get gateway IP

Response

ip_address

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of

K-Config Example

13.3.4.4 NET-IP

Functions Permission Transparency

Set: Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set IP address Get: Get IP address

Response

ip_address

Parameters

ip_address

Response Triggers

Notes

Consult your network administrator for correct settings

K-Config Example

Administrator Public

ip_address

Administrator Public End User Public

ip_address

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Get:

NET-MAC?

End User

Public

Get:

Get MAC address

#NET-MAC?CR

~nn@NET-MACSP

CR LF

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

“#NET-MAC?”,0x0D

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Public

NET-MASK?

Set:

Set subnet mask

#NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR

#NET-MASK?CR

~nn@NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR LF

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network

“#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D

13.3.4.5 NET-MAC

Functions Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Response

Parameters

mac_address – unique MAC address. Format:

Response Triggers

Notes

K-Config Example

mac_address

- -

where X is hex digit

13.3.4.6 NET-MASK

Functions Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: Get subnet mask

Response

Parameters

net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Response Triggers

Consult your network administrator for correct set ting s

Notes

K-Config Example

Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:

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End User Public

CPEDID

Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM

Set:

CPEDID

End User

Public

Get: - -

CPEDID

~nn@CPEDIDSP

CR LF

copied to this destination. Setting ‘0’ indicates that EDID data is not copied to this destination.

Copy the EDID data from the HDMI Out output (EDID source) to the HDMI In 1 input:

“#CPEDID 2,0,0,0x5”,0x0D

13.3.5 EDID Handling Commands

Additional EDID data functions can be performed via the VS-42UHD Web pages or a compatible EDID management application, such as Kramer EDID Designer (see

www.kramerav.com/product/EDID%20Designer

Command Description

13.3.5.1 CPEDID

Functions Permission Transparency

Description Syntax

Set: Get: - -

Response

Parameters

src_type – EDID source type (usually output): 0 (input), 1 (output), 2 (default EDID) src_id – for input source: 1 (HDMI In 1), 2 (HDMI I n 2), 3 (HDMI In 3), 4 (HDMI In 4), for output source:

1 (HDMI Out 1), 2 (HDMI Out 2), for default EDID source: 0 (default EDID)

dst_type – EDID destination type (usually input): 0 (input), 1 (output), 2 (default EDID) dest_bitmap – bitmap representi n g desti n atio n IDs . Form a t: X X XX… X, whe r e X is he x digit . The binary

form of every hex digit represents corresponding destinations. Setting ‘1’ indicates that EDID data is

Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM

src_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmap

dest_bitmap

SPsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,

Response Triggers

Response is sent to the com port from w hich the Set was received (befor e e xecut io n)

Notes

Destination bitmap size depends on device properties (for 64 inputs it is a 64-bi t word) Example: bitmap 0x0013 means inputs 1, 2 and 5 are loaded with the new EDID. In this device, if the destination type is input (0), the bitmap size is 3 bits, for example bitmap 0x5 means

inputs 1 and 3 are loaded with the new EDID.

K-Config Example

“#CPEDID 1,1,0,0x1”,0x0D

Copy the EDID data from the default EDID source to HDMI In 1 and PC In inputs:

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P/N:

900

-30

0609

Rev:

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Kramer VS-42UHD Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Introduction

2 Getting Started

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

2.2 Safety Instructions DC

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

3 Overview

3.1 Using the IR Transmitter

3.2 Defining the VS-42UHD 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher

4 Connecting the VS-42UHD

4.1 Connecting a Serial Controller via RS-232

4.2 Connecting to the VS-42UHD via Ethernet

4.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

4.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

4.3 Connecting the Remote Contact-Closure Switches

5 Principles of Operation

5.1 Automatic Signal Detection

5.2 Input Switching Modes

5.2.1 Manual Mode

5.2.2 Automatic Mode

5.3 EDID Operation

5.4 Step-in Functionality

6.1 Switching an Input to an Output

6.2 Acquiring an EDID from an Output

6.3 Muting and Unmuting the Outputs

6.4 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons

6.5 Generating a Test Pattern

7 Configuring and Maintaining the VS-42UHD

7.1 Setting the DIP-Switches

7.2 Resetting the VS-42UHD to Factory Default Settings

7.3 Upgrading the Firmware

8.1 Browsin g the VS-42UHD Web Pages

8.2 Routing Page

8.2.1 Switching an Input to an Output

8.2.2 Controlling a Remote Transmitter

8.2.3 Using Test Patterns as Video Inputs

8.3 EDID Page

8.4 Device Setting Page

8.5 Firmware Upgrade Page

8.6 About Us Page

9 Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ -45 Connec t ors

10 Technical Specifications

11 Default Communicati on P ar a m ete rs

12 Default EDID

13 Protocol 3000

13.1 Understanding Protocol 3000

13.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

13.3 Protocol 3000 Commands

13.3.1 System Commands

13.3.1.1 #

13.3.1.2 BUILD-DATE

13.3.1.3 FACTORY

13.3.1.4 HELP

13.3.1.5 LOCK-FP

13.3.1.6 MODEL

13.3.1.7 PROT-VER

13.3.1.8 RESET

13.3.1.9 SN

13.3.1.10 VERSION

13.3.1.11 DISPLAY

13.3.1.12 HDCP-MOD

13.3.1.13 HDCP-STAT

13.3.1.14 NAME

13.3.1.15 NAME-RST

13.3.1.16 PRIO

13.3.1.17 SIGNAL

13.3.2 Switching/Routing Commands

13.3.2.1 MTX-MODE

13.3.2.2 ROUTE

13.3.2.3 VID

13.3.3 Video Commands

13.3.3.1 DEF-RES

13.3.3.2 VID-PATTERN

13.3.3.3 VMUTE

13.3.4 Communication Commands

13.3.4.1 ETH-PORT

13.3.4.2 NET-DHCP