Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-42H
4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 Defining EDID 3
3.2 About HDMI 4
3.3 Recommendations for Best Performance 5
3.4 Terminology Used in this User Manual 5
4 Your VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5
5 Installing the VS-42H in a Rack 8
6 Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 9
7 Operating the VS-42H 11
7.1 Acquiring the EDID 11
7.2 Storing and Recalling a Setting 12
7.3 Connecting a PC 13
7.4 Controlling via ETHERNET 13
7.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 13
7.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 15
7.4.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 15
8 Technical Specifications 15
9 EDID Factory Default Data 16
10 Kramer Protocol 2000 18
Figures
Figure 1: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6
Figure 2: Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 10
Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window 14
Figure 4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14
Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 5
Table 2: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 7
Table 3: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 7
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VS-42H 15
Table 5: Protocol Definitions 18
Table 6: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 19
Introduction
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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 the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher.
This product is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising
applications, as well as for rental and staging.
Note, that the Kramer VM-42H is identical to the VM-42HDMI; just
the name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according
to the HDMI Guideline).
Each package includes the following items:
• VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
• Power cord, rack “ears” and null-modem adapter
• Windows®-based Kramer control software
Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager
• Kramer RC-IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the
required batteries and a separate user manual
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• This user manual
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that are clearly
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and Windows®-based
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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
• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products
2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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