Kramer VS-44UHDA Users Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-44UHDA 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher

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Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1 Overview 2 Typical Applications 3 Controlling your VS-44UHDA 3

Defining the VS-44UHDA 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher 4 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting the VS-44UHDA 7

Connecting Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 8 Connecting to VS-44UHDA via RS-232 8 Connecting VS-44UHDA via the ETHERNET Port 9

Operating VS-44UHDA via Front Panel Buttons 12

Routing the Signals 12 Storing and Recalling a Setup 23 Setting the Switching Mode 24 Setting the Switching Speed 25 Setting HDCP 25 Copying the EDID 26

Firmware Upgrade 27 Using the Embedded Web Pages 28

Switching and Setting the Ports 30 Changing Device Settings and Upgrading the Firmware 38 Managing Web Page Security 39 Setting the Timeout 42 Setting Switching Modes 43 Setting Step-in Devices 44 Managing the EDID 46 Viewing the About Us Page 52

Technical Specifications 53

Default Communication Parameters 53 Default Parameters 54

Protocol 3000 55

Understanding Protocol 3000 56 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 57 Protocol 3000 Commands 58

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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 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.

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-44UHDA to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely influence

signal quality.

• Position your Kramer VS-44UHDA 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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Safety Instructions

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by

qualified personnel only.

Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.

Recycling Kramer Products

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

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-44UHDA.

VS-44UHDA is a high-quality 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher for HDMI signals up to 4K@60Hz

4:2:0 and embedded/de-embedded analog audio. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any one of four HDMI, HDCP-compliant sources (selectable) to any or all outputs simultaneously. The VS-44UHDA offers unmatched audio flexibility where any embedded digital or analog audio input can be routed to any embedded digital or analog audio output in addition to 4 ARC sources to produce an equivalent 12x12 audio matrix.

The VS-44UHDA provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible control.

Exceptional Quality

• Max. data rate – 8.91Gbps data rate (2.97Gbps per graphics channel).

• Max. resolution – Up to 4K@60Hz UHD (4:2:0).

• Step-in over HDMI technology.

• HDMI, HDCP and DVI Compliance.

• HDMI support – Deep color, 3D, ARC, up to 7.1 uncompressed audio channels.

• Kramer reKlocking™ and equalization technology – rebuilds the digital signal to travel

longer distances.

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

• Fast switching.

• Audio level and balance support.

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• Embedded pattern generator (480p) – With selectable patterns.

• Selectable HDCP per input.

• Memory locations – 8 presets for quick access to common configurations.

• Advanced EDID management per input.

• Active source and acceptor detection.

• Easy front-panel operation.

• Selectable switching speed.

• Lock button to prevent tampering.

• Kramer protocol 3000 support.

• Firmware upgrade via mini USB, Ethernet or the RS-232 port.

• Control Options – RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or

other serial controller, Ethernet port via LAN.

• 7-segment display, indicating the video and audio status and other functions.

• Audio breakaway and AFV (audio-follow-video) operation support.

• Efficient power-saving features.

• Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the power off

and then on again.

Flexible Connectivity

• Supports up to four analog audio inputs, four digital audio inputs and 4 ARC inputs.

• 4x4 switching for HDMI signals, 12x12 switching for audio signals.

• ARC from HDMI outputs and analog audio inputs to HDMI inputs 1 to 4.

• Supports Step-in function.

• Housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack ears included, and is fed from a

100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

Typical Applications

The VS-44UHDA is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Presentation and multimedia applications.

• Systems that require automatic HDMI routing.

Controlling your VS-44UHDA

Control your VS-44UHDA directly via the front panel push buttons, or:

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

controller.

• Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly Web pages.

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Feature

Function

IN (PATTERN)

Press to select the input (1 to 4) to switch after selecting an output (also

pattern in the Pattern mode).

OUT (MUTE) SELECTOR Buttons

Press to select an output (1 to 4) to which the input is routed. Also used for storing machine presets.

MUTE/PATTERN Button

Press to view the current pattern status and select the output/s to which a

D-AUDIO/A-AUDIO, and/or VIDEO buttons are pressed (lit).

ALL Button

Press to perform an action on all outputs (for example setting Mute mode,

input 2 to all the outputs.

STO and RCL Buttons

Press STO to store the current switching setting to a preset button. Press RCL to recall the switching setting from a preset button.

A-AUDIO Button

Press to enable analog audio routing. When pressed together with VIDEO, the analog audio is routed together with the video signal.

the digital audio is routed together with the video signal.

D-AUDIO/A-AUDIO, video is switched together with audio.

LOCK Button

Press and hold (for about 3 seconds) to toggle locking/releasing of the front

Switch mode.

EDID Button

Press to capture the EDID. 7-segment LED Display

input).

Defining the VS-44UHDA 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher

This section defines the VS-44UHDA.

Figure 1: VS-44UHDA 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Front Panel

The behavior of the front panel buttons and the 7-segment display changes along with the operation modes. For further details see Operating VS-44UHDA via Front Panel Buttons on page 12

SELECTOR Buttons

D-AUDIO Button

VIDEO Button

used for storing machine setups in the STO-RCL modes and for selecting a

pattern is routed. Press to mute audio or video on a selected output when

Pattern mode and so on). For switching, press ALL and then a specific INPUT button to route the

selected input to all outputs. For example, press ALL and then IN 2 to route

Press to enable digital audio routing. When pressed together with VIDEO,

Press to select video inputs. When pressed together with

panel buttons. Press to save the following setups: HDCP (On/Off), ARC, Fast Switch and

OUTPUT/INPUT

Displays the selected inputs switched to the outputs (marked above each

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Connectors

INPUT HDMI Connector

Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4).

AUDIO OUTPUT on 5-pin Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to balanced stereo analog audio acceptor (see pinout below), from 1 to 4.

OUTPUT HDMI Connectors

Connect to HDMI acceptors (from 1 to 4). serial controller).

SETUP DIP-Switches

N/A 5V/2A USB Port

Use to charge a device.

Reset Button

Press and hold while powering the device to reset IP settings to factory default values.

OPTIONAL Terminal Block Connectors

N/A

RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to a PC or a serial controller. Mains Power Connector

Connect to the mains power.

Mains Power Switch

Switch for turning the device on or off.

Figure 2: VS-44UHDA 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

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AUDIO IN on 3.5 Mini Jack

Connect to unbalanced stereo analog audio sources (from 1 to 4).

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PROG Mini USB Port

Use for firmware upgrade or communication (connecting to a PC or a

ETHERNET RJ-45 Port Connect to your LAN.

Mains Power Fuse Fuse for protecting the device.

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is earthed (grounded) and connected only to an electricity socket with

Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the VS-44UHDA. Before installing in a rack, verify that the environment is within the recommended range:

• Operation temperature – 0° to 40°C (32 to 104°F).

• Storage temperature – -40° to +70°C (-40 to +158°F).

• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking care that:

• It is located within recommended environmental conditions. Operating ambient

temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack assembly may exceed ambient room temperature.

• Once rack mounted, there is enough air still flow around the VS-44UHDA.

• The VS-44UHDA is placed upright in the correct horizontal position.

• You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting the VS-44UHDA to the supply

circuit, overloading the circuits may have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information. For example, for fuse replacement, see the value printed on the product label.

• The VS-44UHDA

grounding. Pay particular attention when electricity is supplied indirectly (for example, when the power cord is not plugged directly into the wall socket but to an extension cable or power strip). Use only the supplied power cord.

To rack-mount the VS-44UHDA:

1. Attach both ear brackets to the VS-44UHDA: Remove the screws from each side of the

VS-44UHDA (3 on each side), and replace them

through the ear brackets.

2. Place the ears of the VS-44UHDA against the rack rails and insert the appropriate screws (not provided) through each of the four holes in the rack ears.

Some models, may feature built-in rack ears:

• Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use.

• Always mount the VS-44UHDA in the rack before connecting any cables or power.

• If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see the Rack

Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site

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Connecting the VS-44UHDA

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-44UHDA. After connecting your VS-44UHDA, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Although this connecting example shows only several inputs and outputs that are connected, you can connect all the inputs and outputs simultaneously.

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To connect the VS-44UHDA as illustrated in the example in Figure 3

, do the following:

1. Connect up to four video sources to the inputs (from INPUT 1 to INPUT 4). For example, connect:

• A laptop to the INPUT 1 HDMI connector.

• Blu-ray players to the INPUT 2, 3 and 4 HDMI connectors.

2. Connect up to four analog stereo audio sources (from IN 1 to IN 4). For example, connect:

• The analog audio output of a laptop to the AUDIO IN 1 3.5mm mini jack.

• An i-Pod to the AUDIO IN 2 3.5mm jack.

3. Connect the four video HDMI outputs (from OUTPUT 1 to OUTPUT 4) to up to four acceptors. For example, connect the:

• OUTPUT 1 HDMI connector to a projector.

• OUTPUT 2, OUTPUT 3 and OUTPUT 4 HDMI connectors each to a display.

4. Connect the four balanced analog output 5-pin terminal block connectors (from OUTPUT 1 to OUTPUT 4) to up to four audio acceptors. For example, connect OUTPUT 4 to active speakers.

5. Connect the power cord. We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

6. If required, connect:

• The 5V/2A USB port to the USB port of another device to charge it.

• The ETHERNET port.

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Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-44UHDA Rear Panel

Connecting Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output

The following are the pinouts for connecting to balanced or unbalanced stereo audio sources:

Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced

Stereo Audio Output

Figure 5: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo

Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output

Connecting to VS-44UHDA via RS-232

You can connect to the VS-44UHDA via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

To connect to the VS-44UHDA via RS-232:

• Connect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VS-44UHDA unit via a

9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

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Connecting VS-44UHDA via the ETHERNET Port

You can connect to the VS-44UHDA via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a

PC on page 9).

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

Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 11).

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

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44UHDA 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-44UHDA with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VS-44UHDA 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 6

4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.

Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in

Figure 7 or Figure 8

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Figure 7: 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 9 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.

Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

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7. Click OK.

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Figure 9: Internet Protocol Properties Window

8. Click Close.

Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44UHDA to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port

To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC. Use your PC provide initial configuration of the settings (see

Connecting VS-44UHDA via the ETHERNET Port on page 9

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Operating VS-44UHDA via Front Panel Buttons

Press the power switch to power the device. During the 10-second initialization process, the:

• 7-segment display LEDs are on.

• All the front panel buttons illuminate.

• The FPGA/EPLD version (P), the firmware version (F) and the build version (b) appear in

succession.

Following initialization, the front panel buttons and 7-segment display enter normal operation:

• The 7-segment display shows the video IN-OUT status.

• The current operation mode button illuminates (VIDEO, by default).

• An illuminated IN (PATTERN) button indicates an active signal connected to the input.

• An illuminated OUT (MUTE) button indicates that an acceptor is connected to the output.

The VS-44UHDA front panel buttons enable performing the following functions:

• Routing the Signals, on page 12

• Storing and Recalling a Setup, on page 23.

• Setting the Switching Mode, on page 24.

• Setting the Switching Speed, on page 25.

• Setting HDCP, on page 25.

• Copying the EDID, on page 26.

Routing the Signals

You can switch the video and the audio signals together (AFV) or switch them separately, via the following switching modes:

• Switching the Video Signal, on page 13

• Routing an Analog Audio Input to HDMI and Analog Audio Outputs, on page 14.

• Routing a Digital Audio Input to HDMI and Analog Outputs, on page 15.

• Switching the Video and the Audio Signal Simultaneously, on page 16.

• Muting/Unmuting an Output, on page 17.

• Routing a Pattern to the Output, on page 18.

• Operating in ARC Mode, on page 19.

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Switching the Video Signal

The VIDEO button on the VS-44UHDA front panel enables video routing.

To switch a video input to an output:

1. Press VIDEO . The button illuminates and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT video status.

On the front panel buttons:

• An illuminated input button means that an active signal is detected on that input.

• An illuminated output button means that a display is connected to that output.

• A flashing output button means that a non-HDCP display is connected to that output.

Note that in the case that an HDCP-encrypted input is routed through the matrix to a non-HDCP screen, the video will not be presented and the non-HDCP screen will turn black.

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On the 7-segment display:

• A digit (from 1 to 4) shows the input number that is currently routed to the output.

• “P” under an output number indicates that a pattern is routed to that output.

• “0” under an output number indicates that the output is muted.

2. Press an OUT (MUTE) button (1 to 4). The 7-segment display LED, under the selected output, flashes.

Press ALL (instead of an output button) to route the selected input to all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash.

3. Press an IN (PATTERN) button (1 to 4). The selected input is switched to the selected output (or to all the outputs if ALL was pressed instead) and the 7-segment display shows the current status.

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Routing an Analog Audio Input to HDMI and Analog Audio Outputs

The A-AUDIO button on the VS-44UHDA front panel enables to route the analog audio input signals to the balanced stereo analog audio outputs and the HDMI outputs .

The analog audio input can be routed separately to either HDMI or analog outputs only via the embedded web pages see Switching Audio in Breakaway Mode on page 36

Generally, analog routing is enabled by pressing A-AUDIO:

• When it is illuminated, the analog audio input is the audio source.

To switch an analog audio input signal to HDMI and analog outputs:

1. Press A-AUDIO . The button illuminates (analog audio input to HDMI and balanced audio output mode) and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT analog audio status.

On the front panel buttons:

• An illuminated input button means that an active signal is detected on that input.

• An illuminated output button means that a display that supports audio is detected on

that output.

• A dark button means either that the display that is connected does not support audio

or that a display is not connected at all.

On the 7-segment display:

• “d” under an output number indicates that an HDMI audio input is the current audio

source.

• “C” under an output number indicates that ARC audio is routed to that output.

• “0” under an output number indicates that the analog audio output is muted.

• “.” under an output number indicates that the HDMI output port is in ARC mode.

• Any digit shows the analog audio input switching state.

2. While A-AUDIO is on, select an output button (for example, 4) and then an input button (for example, 2). Analog audio input 2 is routed to balanced stereo audio output 4 and on the 7-segment display, INPUT 2 appears under OUTPUT 4.

When switching you can also press:

• An output button (1 to 4) and then OUT (MUTE) to mute the selected output (turns 0).

• ALL (instead of an output button) and then an input button to route the selected input

to all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash and then display the selected input.

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illuminated input button means that an active digital audio signal is detected on that

Routing a Digital Audio Input to HDMI and Analog Outputs

The D-AUDIO button on the VS-44UHDA front panel enables to route the HDMI embedded audio input signals to the balanced stereo audio outputs and the HDMI outputs .

Generally, digital routing is enabled by pressing D-AUDIO:

• When this button is illuminated, the HDMI input embedded audio is the audio source.

To switch an HDMI audio input to digital and analog outputs:

1. Press D-AUDIO . The button illuminates (HDMI audio input to HDMI and analog output mode) and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT digital audio status.

On the front panel buttons:

• An

input that supports LPCM audio.

• A dark input button means that there is no active digital audio source on that input (or

that the source is DVI).

• A flashing input button means that a Dolby digital audio, Dolby-TrueHD audio, or AC-3

audio signal from a DVD -player is detected on that input.

• An illuminated output button means that a display that supports LPCM audio is

connected to that output.

• A dark button means either that the display that is connected does not support audio

or that a display is not connected at all.

• A flashing output button means that a display is connected that does not support

LPCM.

On the 7-segment display:

• “A” under an output number indicates that an analog audio signal is currently routed

to that output.

• “0” under an output number indicates that the audio output is muted.

• “.” under an output number indicates that the HDMI output port is in ARC mode.

• Any digit shows the HDMI audio input switching state.

2. While D-AUDIO is on, select an output button (for example, 3) and then an input button (for example, 1). HDMI audio input 1 is routed to HDMI audio output 3 and the balanced stereo audio output 3, and on the 7-segment display, INPUT 1 appears under OUTPUT

When switching you can also press:

• An output button (1 to 4) and then OUT (MUTE) to mute the selected output (turns 0).

• ALL (instead of an output button) and then an input button to route the selected input

to all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash and then display the selected input.

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Switching the Video and the Audio Signal Simultaneously

You can select the analog or the digital audio signal to switch to the output together with the video signal.

To switch the digital audio and video signals together to an output:

1. Press D-AUDIO and VIDEO simultaneously. The buttons illuminate and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT video status.

2. Press an OUT (MUTE) button (1 to 4). The 7-segment display LED, under the selected output, flashes.

Press ALL (instead of an output button) to route the selected input to all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash.

3. Press an IN (PATTERN) button (1 to 4). The selected audio input is switched to the selected output (or to all the outputs if ALL was pressed instead) and the 7-segment display shows the current status.

To switch the analog audio and video signals together to an output:

1. Press A-AUDIO and VIDEO simultaneously. The buttons illuminate and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT video status.

2. Press an OUT (MUTE) button (1 to 4). The 7-segment display LED, under the selected output, flashes.

Press ALL (instead of an output button) to route the selected input to all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash.

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Muting/Unmuting an Output

You can mute/unmute an audio signal and a video signal separately.

To mute/unmute an audio signal:

1. Press A-AUDIO or D-AUDIO. The buttons illuminate.

2. Press an OUT (MUTE) button (1 to 4).

Press ALL (instead of an output button) to mute/unmute all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash.

3. Press MUTE/PATTERN to mute/unmute the output. The muted output appears as “0” on the 7-segment display.

To mute/unmute a video signal:

1. Press VIDEO. The button illuminates and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT video status.

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2. Press an OUT (MUTE) button (1 to 4). The 7-segment display LED, under the selected output, flashes.

Press ALL (instead of an output button) to mute/unmute all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash.

3. Press MUTE/PATTERN to mute/unmute the output. The muted output appears as “0” on the 7-segment display.

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1 (Color Bars)

2 (Ramp)

3 (Solid White)

4 (Solid Black)

5 (Solid Red)

6 (Solid Green)

7 (Solid Blue)

8 (Checkboard)

Routing a Pattern to the Output

VS-44UHDA generates 8 embedded patterns. These patterns can be routed at a resolution of

480p to any of the outputs.

Once a pattern is selected, that same pattern is routed to all the selected outputs.

A pattern is selected by pressing inputs 1 to 4 when in the Pattern mode as follows:

• When MUTE/PATTERN is illuminated, press IN1 for pattern 1, IN 2 for pattern 2, IN 3

for pattern 3 and IN 4 for pattern 4.

• When MUTE/PATTERN flashes, press IN1 for pattern 5, IN 2 for pattern 6, IN 3 for

pattern 7 and IN 4 for pattern 8.

Figure 10: VS-44UHDA Embedded Patterns

To route a pattern:

1. Press MUTE/PATTERN :

• Once: button illuminates, press IN 1 to IN 4 to select patterns 1 to 4.

• Twice: button flashes, press IN 1 to IN 4 to select patterns 5 to 8.

On the front panel buttons:

• An illuminated output button means that a display is connected on that output.

• An illuminated input button indicates the current pattern selected.

On the 7-segment display:

• “P” under an output number indicates that a pattern is routed to that output.

• “-” under an output number indicates that a video input is routed to that output.

• “0” under an output number indicates that the output is muted.

2. Press an OUT (MUTE) button (1 to 4). The 7-segment display LED, under the selected output, flashes.

Press ALL (instead of an output button) to route a pattern to all the outputs. All the 7-segment display LEDs flash.

3. Press an input button to select a pattern (see Figure 10 The 7-segment display shows the new pattern status.

Press VIDEO, D-AUDIO or A-AUDIO to exit pattern mode.

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Operating in ARC Mode

ARC (Audio Return Channel) can be set via the front panel buttons or the embedded webpages (see Switching Audio in Breakaway Mode on page 36 and Setting Input Parameters on page 32).

VS-44UHDA features three types of audio return channels (ARC):

• Routing HDMI Audio Output Signals to the Balanced Audio Outputs on page 19

• Routing HDMI Audio Output Signals to HDMI Input Ports on page 20.

• Routing Analog Audio Inputs to HDMI Input Ports on page 22.

Routing HDMI Audio Output Signals to the Balanced Audio Outputs

To route an HDMI audio output to a balanced stereo audio output, enable ARC on the HDMI output ports and then route them.

To set an HDMI output to ARC mode:

ARC can be enabled or disabled at any time, regardless of whether a display is connected to the HDMI output or not.

1. Press and hold MUTE/PATTERN and ALL simultaneously until both buttons illuminate and the device enters ARC mode:

On the front panel button:

• A flashing output button means that the audio of that output is set to ARC mode.

• An illuminated Output button means that the output is not in ARC mode.

2. Press one or more output buttons:

• If the selected button flashes, that output to set to ARC mode.

• If the selected button stops flashing, ARC mode is disabled for that output.

The LOCK button flashes.

3. Press LOCK to save changes. The LOCK button flashes until the changes are saved. The device exits the ARC mode and returns to Video switching mode.

The ARC can be routed to any of the balanced audio outputs (and to the inputs).

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To route an HDMI OUT ARC to a balanced stereo audio output port:

1. Press D-AUDIO and A-AUDIO simultaneously. Both buttons illuminate and the device enters the ARC routing mode (for example, HDMI OUT 1, 2, 3 and 4 are enabled).

On the front panel button:

• An illuminated output button means that the corresponding output port is ARC

enabled.

• A dark output button means that the corresponding output port is not ARC enabled.

On the 7-segment display:

• “.” under an output number indicates that arc is enabled on the corresponding output

(outputs 1 to 4 in this example).

• “A” under an output number indicates that an analog audio input is routed to that

output.

• “d” under an output number indicates that the embedded audio is routed to that output.

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• “0” under an output number indicates that the audio output is muted.

2. Press an ARC enabled output button (for example OUT 3). The corresponding 7-segment display LED flashes.

3. Press an output button (for example OUT 2) to select the balanced audio output routing destination. The flashing 7-segment display LED shows the selected output number and ARC (for example, OUT 3) is routed to the selected balanced audio output (for example, OUT 2).

Routing HDMI Audio Output Signals to HDMI Input Ports

To route an HDMI audio output to HDMI input ports, enable ARC on the HDMI output ports and then route them.

To set an HDMI output to ARC mode:

ARC can be enabled or disabled at any time, regardless of whether a display is connected to the HDMI output or not.

1. Press and hold MUTE/PATTERN and ALL simultaneously until both buttons illuminate and the device enters ARC mode:

On the front panel button:

• A flashing output button means that the audio of that output is set to ARC mode.

• An illuminated Output button means that the output is not in ARC mode.

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2. Press one or more output buttons:

• If the selected button flashes, that output to set to ARC mode.

• If the selected button stops flashing, ARC mode is disabled for that output.

The LOCK button flashes.

3. Press LOCK to save changes. The LOCK button flashes until the changes are saved. The device exits the ARC mode and returns to Video switching mode.

The ARC can be routed to the inputs and to any of the balanced audio outputs.

To route an HDMI OUT ARC to an HDMI input port:

1. Press D-AUDIO and A-AUDIO simultaneously. Both buttons illuminate and the device enters the ARC routing mode (for example, HDMI OUT 1, 2, 3 and 4 are enabled).

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2. Press D-AUDIO until it flashes. The out HDMI Arc-enabled outputs illuminate, as before. The ARC-enabled inputs flash (for example, 1, 2 and 4 are ARC enabled, 3 is illuminated therefore not enabled).

On the front panel button:

• An illuminated output button means that the corresponding output port is ARC

enabled.

• A dark output button means that the corresponding output port is not ARC enabled.

• An illuminated input button means that it is a disabled ARC input.

• A flashing input button means that it is ARC-enabled.

On the 7-segment display:

• “.” under an output number indicates that arc is enabled on the corresponding output

(outputs 1 to 4 in this example).

• “A” under an output number indicates that an analog audio input is routed to that

output.

• “d” under an output number indicates that the embedded audio is routed to that output.

• “0” under an output number indicates that the audio output is muted.

3. Press an ARC enabled input button (for example, IN 2) to select the destination port. The corresponding 7-segment display LED flashes.

4. Press an output button (for example OUT 4) to select the HDMI audio output that will be routed to the input. The flashing 7-segment display LED shows the selected input number and after selecting the HDMI audio OUT the port number appears (4).

HDMI OUT 4 audio signal is routed to ARC input 2.

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Routing Analog Audio Inputs to HDMI Input Ports

To route an analog audio input to an HDMI input, enable ARC on the HDMI input ports and then route them.

To set an HDMI input to ARC mode:

ARC can be enabled or disabled at any time, regardless of whether an amplifier is connected to the HDMI input or not.

Inputs can be set either to the Step-in mode or the ARC mode.

1. Press and hold EDID and ALL simultaneously until both buttons illuminate and the device enters ARC mode:

On the front panel button:

• A flashing input button means that it is set to ARC mode.

• An illuminated input button means that it is set to Step-in mode.

2. Press one or more output buttons:

• If the selected button flashes, that input to set to ARC mode.

• If the selected button stops flashing, ARC mode is disabled for that input.

The LOCK button flashes.

3. Press LOCK to save changes. The LOCK button flashes until the changes are saved. The device exits the ARC mode and returns to Video switching mode.

The analog inputs can be routed to inputs 1 to 4.

To route an analog audio input to an HDMI input port:

1. Press D-AUDIO and A-AUDIO simultaneously. Both buttons illuminate and the device enters the ARC routing mode (for example, HDMI OUT 1, 2, 3 and 4 are enabled).

2. Press A-AUDIO until it flashes. The out HDMI Arc-enabled outputs illuminate, as before. The ARC-enabled inputs flash (for example, 1, 2 and 4 are ARC enabled, 3 is illuminated therefore not enabled).

On the front panel button:

• An illuminated output button means that the corresponding output port is ARC

enabled.

• A dark output button means that the corresponding output port is not ARC enabled.

• An illuminated input button means that it is a disabled ARC input.

• A flashing input button means that it is ARC-enabled.

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On the 7-segment display:

• “.” under an output number indicates that arc is enabled on the corresponding output

(outputs 1 to 4 in this example).

• “A” under an output number indicates that an analog audio input is routed to that

output.

• “d” under an output number indicates that the embedded audio is routed to that output.

• “0” under an output number indicates that the audio output is muted.

3. Press an ARC enabled input button (for example IN 1) to select the input destination port. The corresponding 7-segment display LED flashes.

4. Press an input button (for example IN 2) to select the analog audio input that will be routed to the input destination port. The flashing 7-segment display LED shows the selected input number and after selecting the HDMI audio IN the port number appears (2).

Analog audio input 2 is routed to ARC input 1.

Storing and Recalling a Setup

VS-44UHDA can store up to 8 setups. Each setup includes the video and audio current switching state, the output audio volume and balance, the EDID, the ARC/audio mode, and the switch mode and speed.

In Store-Recall mode, OUT 1 corresponds to setup 1, IN 1 corresponds to setup 5, and so on.

Figure 11: VS-44UHDA 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Front Panel

To store a setup:

1. Press STO . The STO button illuminates.

2. Press an IN or an OUT button (from 1 to 4). For example, when pressing IN 4, the current device state is stored to setup 8.

3. Press STO. The current device state is stored to setup 8 and the STO button no longer illuminates.

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To recall a setup:

1. Press RCL . The RCL button illuminates.

2. Press an IN or OUT button to recall the setup stored in that IN/OUT. The selected button flashes.

If a setup is stored in the selected setup button, the corresponding 7-segment display LED flashes. If nothing is stored the 7-segment LED is on.

3. Press RCL. The recalled setup is applied and the RCL button no longer illuminates.

You need to press RCL within 10 seconds, to apply settings.

Setting the Switching Mode

Set the following switching modes separately for each output:

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• Manual mode (IN 1): inputs are switched to outputs via the front panel buttons.

• Priority mode (IN 2): the VS-44UHDA switches the source with the highest priority to the

output.

• Last connected mode (IN 3): the last detected active source is switched to the output.

To select the switching mode:

1. Press RCL and MUTE/PATTERN simultaneously. Both buttons illuminate.

2. Press an output button (or press ALL). The corresponding 7-segment display LEDs flash and LOCK button flashes.

3. Press IN 1, IN 2 or IN 3.

4. Press LOCK to save the settings to that output and exit Switching mode.

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