Kramer Electronics VS-21HDCP-IR User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-2 1HDC P- IR

2x1 DVI Switcher

P/N: 2900-000556 Rev 5

VS-21HDCP-IR – Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher 4

4 Connecting the VS-21HDCP-IR 6

4.1 Controlling the VS-21HDCP-IR via RS-232 7

4.2 Using the Remote Control Transmitter 8

4.3 Controlling via the Remote Terminal Block Connector 8

5 Acquiring an EDID 9 6 Technical Specifications 10

6.1 Default Communication Parameters 10

7 Protocol 2000 11

7.1 Syntax 11

7.2 Instruction Codes 12

8 Protocol 3000 Syntax 13

8.1 Host Message Format 13

8.2 Device Message Format 13

8.3 Command Terms 14

8.4 Entering Commands 15

8.5 Bidirectional Definition 15

8.6 Command Forms 15

8.7 Command Chaining 15

8.8 Maximum String Length 16

8.9 Backward Support 16

8.10 Commands 16

Figures

Figure 1: VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher 5 Figure 2: Connecting the VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher 7 Figure 3: Connecting the REMOTE Input Select Connector 8

VS-21HDCP-IR - Introduction

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

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Presentation graphics selection and routing

VS-21HDCP-IR - Getting Started

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

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 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

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

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

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

 Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils  Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

 Position your Kramer VS-21HDCP-IR away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust

VS-21HDCP-IR - Getting Started

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

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

2.2 Safety Instructions

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

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

VS-21HDCP-IR - Overview

3 Overview

The high quality Kramer VS-21HDCP-IR is an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible 2x1 DVI Switcher that accepts two DVI inputs— letting you select either DVI input using a pushbutton located on the front panel— and routes the selected DVI input signal to the DVI output.

DVI-D (Digital). Note that only the digital signal (DVI-D) is available on the DVI connector.

The VS-21HDCP-IR features:

 A maximum data rate of 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel)  HDCP compliance  HDTV compatibility  HDMI Support for Compressed Audio Channels  EDID PassThru that passes EDID signals between the source and display  Flexible control options that include front panel buttons, RS−232, IR remote

control, remote contact closure

 Compact MultiTOOLS® size where three units can be rack mounted

side−by−side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK−13 universal rack adapter

3.1 Defining the VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher

This section defines the VS-21HDCP-IR.

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