Kramer VS-42UHD Users Manual

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.

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), 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.

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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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