Kramer Electronics VS-42HC User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-42HC

4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

Overview 2

3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual 3

Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 3

Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack 7

Connecting the VS-42HC 8

6.1 Connecting the VS-42HC Rear Panel 8

6.2 Connecting the Audio Signals 10

6.3 Setting the Dipswitches 11

6.3.1 Setting the Machine # 11

6.3.2 Setting the IN 2 Audio Signal 12

Controlling the VS-42HC 12

7.1 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 12

7.2 Controlling via RS-485 13

7.2.1 Configure the Dipswitches 13

7.3 Controlling the VS-42HC via the ETHERNET Port 15

7.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 15

7.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 17

7.4 Configuring the Ethernet Port 17

7.4.1 Setting a Virtual Port 19

7.4.2 Setting an Ethernet Connection 20

Operating the VS-42HC 21

8.1 Switching OUT-IN Combinations 21

8.2 Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time 21

8.3 Locking the Front Panel 23

Flash Memory Upgrade 24

9.1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 24

9.1.1 Downloading from the Internet 24

9.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 24

9.1.3 Upgrading Firmware 25

9.2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 29

9.2.1 Downloading from the Internet 29

9.2.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 29

9.2.3 Upgrading Firmware 30

Technical Specifications 31

Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (RS-232/RS-485 Protocol) 32

11.1 Hex Codes for Switching 32

11.2 VS-44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 32

Contents

Figures

Figure 1: VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 2: VS-42HC Underside View 6 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 9 Figure 4: Connecting the VS-42HC Digital Audio Signals 10 Figure 5: Dipswitch Settings 11 Figure 6: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 12 Figure 7: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS-485 14 Figure 8: RJ-45 PINOUT 15 Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 16 Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 16 Figure 11: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window 18 Figure 12: The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 19 Figure 13: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 19 Figure 14: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4) 20 Figure 15: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 20 Figure 16: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection 20 Figure 17: Splash Screen 25 Figure 18: Atmel – Flip Window 25 Figure 19: Device Selection Window 26 Figure 20: Device Selection window 26 Figure 21: Loading the Hex 27 Figure 22: RS-232 Window 27 Figure 23: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 28 Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 28 Figure 25: The KFR-Programmer Window 30

Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 3 Table 2: Front Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 5 Table 3: Rear Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 5 Table 4: Dipswitch Settings Description 11 Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings 11 Table 6: Digital Audio IN 2 Signal Setting 12 Table 7: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 15 Table 8: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 17 Table 9: Ethernet Configuration Manager Window Functionality 18 Table 10: Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate 22 Table 11: DELAY Button Response 22 Table 12: Technical Specifications of the VS-42HC 31 Table 13: VS-42HC Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 32 Table 14: VS-42HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 33 Table 15: VS-42HC Hex Codes for increasing the Audio Delay Time 33

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Professional audio/video studios  Home cinema DVD applications

The package includes the following items:

 VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher  Power cord  Null-modem adapter  Windows®-based Kramer control software2  Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial

Port Manager

 Infra-red remote control transmitter (including the required batteries and

a separate user manual3)

 This user manual3

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 cables4

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3: Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces; GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Overview

3 Overview

The VS-42HC is a true 4x2 matrix switcher for YUV (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) component video and digital audio (S/PDIF) signals. The high quality VS-42HC lets you simultaneously route any of the 4 inputs to either one or both of the outputs. The component video and S/PDIF input and output signals are on RCA connectors, and the S/PDIF channel 2 is also available on optical (TOSLINK1) input/output connectors.

The VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher features:

 A video bandwidth of 200MHz that ensures transparent performance  An audio channel sampling rate of up to 192kHz, including multi-

channel audio (suitable for multi-channel applications, like AC3)

 A built-in digital audio delay time, which corrects lip sync errors so that the

audio delay will match the video delay

 DC coupled video inputs and outputs  A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel

Control the VS-42HC using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:  RS-232 and RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen

system, PC, or other serial controller

 The Kramer infra-red remote control transmitter  The ETHERNET

To achieve the best performance:  Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-42HC away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

1 A digital audio optical connector found on many consumer audio devices

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3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual

Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual:

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual

Term Definition

802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or

IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a

Local Area Network (LAN)

Media Access Control (MAC) Address

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and

automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different network location

stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.

particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.

Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a server within a defined geographic area.

A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.

The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications protocol in an intranet or an extranet.

4 Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Figure 1, Table 2 and Table 3 define the VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher:

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Figure 1: VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Table 2: Front Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra-red

2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 DELAY Button Toggles the output 2 delay feature between:

4 + Button Press to increase the audio delay time (and also item 7 in this table) 5 - Button Press to decrease the audio delay time (and also item 7 in this table) 6 TO OUTPUT 1

8 LOCK Button Disengages/engages the front panel switches

Buttons

TO OUTPUT 2

INPUT

Buttons

SELECTOR

remote control transmitter

On – activate the delay Set – set the delay time Off – turn off the delay (see section 8.2)

Select the input to switch to output 1 (from 1 to 4)

Select the input to switch to output 2 (from 1 to 4) (and also items 4 and 5 in this table)

Table 3: Rear Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

9 Pb/Cb RCA

11 12 13

OUT

15 16 17 OUT 2 TOSLINK Connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor1 18 IN 2 TOSLINK Connector Connect to the digital audio source1 19 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer

20 SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit (1, 2, 3 and 4 are for setting

21 RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485 connection. If shielded

22 RS-232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 23 FLASH Upgr. Button Push in2 for “Program” to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to

24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

Connectors

Pr/Cr RCA Connectors

Component

Y RCA Connectors

S/PDIF Connect to the digital audio source (from IN 1 to IN 4)

Pb/Cb RCA Connectors

Pr/Cr RCA Connectors

Component

Y RCA Connectors

S/PDIF Connect to the digital audio acceptor (OUT 1 and OUT 2)

Connect to the component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) video source (from IN 1 to IN 4)

Connect to the component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) video acceptor (OUT 1 and OUT 2)

networking LAN

the machine #; 6 and 7 are for selecting the digital audio source and 8 is for RS 485 Termination)

cabling is used for RS-485, then the shield may be connected to Pin G is desired

the latest Kramer firmware (see section 9.1.2), or release (the factory default) for Normal operation

1 Use an optical cable, such as Sony’s POC-15A (not included in the package) 2 Using a screwdriver if required

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The VS-42HC underside is illustrated in Figure 2:

ETH Flash – Normal Switch

ETH Factory Reset Button

Figure 2: VS-42HC Underside View

Feature Function

Set to Normal for normal operation; Set to ETH Flash to upgrade firmware (see section 9.2)

Press to reset to factory default definitions1:

IP Address: 192.168.1.39

Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.1.1

1 Turn the machine OFF using the power switch and then turn it ON while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button. The unit

will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions

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Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack

5 Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack

This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount.

Before Installing on a Rack

Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range:

Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 % RHL, non-condensing Storage temperature range -20 to +70 Deg. Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing

CAUTION!!

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

1 It is located within the recommended environmental

conditions, as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature.

2 Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around the

machine.

3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal

position.

4 You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting the

machine to the supply circuit, overloading the circuits might 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.

5 The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way

and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips), and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine.

How to Rack Mount

To rack-mount the machine: 1 Attach both ear brackets to the

machine. To do so, remove the screws from each side of the machine (3 on each side), and replace those screws through the ear brackets.

2 Place the ears of the machine

against the rack rails, and insert the proper screws (not provided) through each of the

four holes in the rack ears. Note that:  In some models, the front panel

may feature built-in rack ears  Detachable rack ears can be

removed for desktop use  Always mount the machine in the

rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the 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 (you can download it at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com)

Connecting the VS-42HC

6 Connecting the VS-42HC

This section describes how to connect the VS-42HC. In particular, how to:

 Connect the VS-42HC rear panel (see section 6.1)  Connect the audio signals (see section 6.2)  Set the dipswitches (see section 6.3)

6.1 Connecting the VS-42HC Rear Panel

To connect the VS-42HC, as the example in Figure 3 illustrates, do the following1:

1. Connect up to four component video sources2 (for example, four DVD players) to the three IN RCA connectors Y, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr (from IN 1 to IN 4) and connect the corresponding digital audio sources to the S/PDIF3 RCA connectors (see section 6.2).

2. Connect4 the three OUT 1 RCA connectors Y, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr to the video acceptor (for example, a plasma display) and connect the corresponding OUT 1 S/PDIF RCA connector (see section 6.2) to the digital audio acceptor (for example, an AV receiver).

3. Connect the three OUT 2 RCA connectors Y, Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr to the video acceptor (for example, a plasma display) and connect the corresponding OUT 2 S/PDIF RCA connector and OUT 2 (TOSLINK) connector (see section 6.2) to the digital audio acceptor (for example, the audio connector on the digital display).

4. Set the dipswitches (see section 6.3).

5. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see section 7.1) and/or the RS-485 port (see section 7.2) and/or the ETHERNET port (see section 7.3).

6. Connect the power cord5.

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-42HC. After connecting your VS-42HC, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device. DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program “Flash Upgr.” button (see Table 3) and DO NOT switch the ETH Flash switch. These are only used for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 9) 2 Although in this example four inputs are connected, you can connect less inputs 3 Or TOSLINK connector for IN 2 4 You do not need to connect both outputs 5 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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RS-232

DVD Player 1

Plasma

Receiver

DVD Player 4

Connecting the VS-42HC

Plasma

Display 1

Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Display 2

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