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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-553

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-300326 Rev 2

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Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 553 Presentation Switcher Scaler P N 2900 300326 Rev 2...

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Page 4: ...28 7 1 Browsing the VP 553 Web Pages 28 7 2 The Switching Page 29 7 3 The Scaler Page 36 7 4 The Device Settings Page 39 7 5 The USB Routing Page 41 7 6 The Audio Settings Page 42 7 7 The EDID Page 4...

Page 5: ...T IR transmission Example 35 Figure 26 The Scaler Page Output 1 37 Figure 27 The Scaler Page Output 1 for an Analog Input 37 Figure 28 The Scaler Page Output 2 38 Figure 29 The Device Settings Page 39...

Page 6: ...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 G...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...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 wi...

Page 9: ...r optimum range and performance using HDBaseT use Kramer s BC HDKat6a cable Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution source and display used The distance using non Kramer CAT...

Page 10: ...nput source the default selection is HDMI If not present the unit uses the audio from the analog input Manual audio selection is also available Audio inputs three analog HDMI audio and two analog PC a...

Page 11: ...1 USB 1 1 switcher The switcher can be used for example to connect one out of several PCs to a smart board or other USB client The USB switcher can be routed as a separate layer or can be tied to the...

Page 12: ...free cable Kramer BC STP is intended for analog signals where skewing is not an issue In cases where there is skewing in analog TP systems our Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP skew free cable Kramer BC XT...

Page 13: ...tputs 8 FREEZE Buttons Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image on OUT 1 and OUT 2 separately can be programmed to follow MUTE see Section 6 2 5 9 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu see Section...

Page 14: ...raphics source from 1 to 2 21 CV RCA Connect to the composite video source from 1 to 2 22 USB A type IN Connectors Connect to a USB host from 1 to 4 23 USB OUT A type Connector Connect to a USB client...

Page 15: ...or other audio messages 31 POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 32 VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors OUT 1 HDMI Connect to an HDMI acceptor HDBT RJ 45 Connect to an HDBT Receiver for example the...

Page 16: ...VP 553 Installing in a Rack 11 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit...

Page 17: ...DMI adapter When using this adapter you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector 2 Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 15 pin HD VIDEO INPUT connector from 1 to 2 3 Con...

Page 18: ...d to HDBT HDMI OUT 2 for example a projector 10 Connect the LINE OUT and or MONITOR OUT AUDIO OUTPUT terminal blocks to An audio power amplifier Active speakers 11 Connect the RS 232 DATA 9 pin D sub...

Page 19: ...14 VP 553 Connecting the VP 553 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 553 Presentation Switcher Scaler...

Page 20: ...cting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs Figure 4 Balanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 5 Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection Figure 6 balanced Stereo Audio Input Connection Figure 7...

Page 21: ...nd 2 HDBT 1 to 3 or HDMI 1 to 3 to OUT 1 Input selector buttons for selecting the required input HDBT 1 to 3 or HDMI 1 to 3 to OUT 2 Input selector buttons for selecting the required USB port 1 to 4 B...

Page 22: ...n reset to XGA and reset to 720p ETHER NET IP MODE Set to DHCP or STATIC When selecting STATIC IP the IP number appears next to IP ADDRESS SET STATIC IP set the IP ADDRESS DEF GATEWAY default gateway...

Page 23: ...values vary according to the input signal COLOR set the red R green G and blue B shades and offsets HUE Set the color hue SATURATION Set the color saturation SHARPNESS Set the sharpness of the picture...

Page 24: ...s the image centers it correctly on the screen every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes H POSITION Set the horizontal position of the picture V POSITION Set the ver...

Page 25: ...80i 60Hz 1920x1080I 60 1280x720 1280x720 60 1080p 60Hz 1920x1080P 60 1280x800 1280x800 60 576p 50Hz 720x576P 60 1280x1024 1280x1024 60 720p 50Hz 1280x720P 50 1440x900 1440x900 60 1080i 50Hz 1920x1080I...

Page 26: ...ON 6 2 4 The AUD OUT Menu Parameter Function SOURCE Select the audio source HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDBT1 HDBT2 HDBT3 PC1 PC2 TP1 TP2 CV1 CV2 or AUX EMBEDDED AUDIO HDMI AUDIO IN 1 2 and 3 Select the HDMI 1...

Page 27: ...put to which the selected USB port will be tied For each of the inputs you can select a USB port that will follow For example if you want to set USB 3 to follow HDMI 3 select HDMI 3 and set to USB 3 6...

Page 28: ...see Section 6 4 2 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 6 4 1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Dir...

Page 29: ...ndow 4 Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 or Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 depending on the requirements of your IT system 5 Click Properties The Internet Protocol Properties...

Page 30: ...VP 553 Controlling the VP 553 25 Figure 9 Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 10 Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window...

Page 31: ...col Properties Window 7 Click OK 8 Click Close 6 4 2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 553 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or u...

Page 32: ...e between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output FREEZE Freeze unfreeze the output video image for both windows Press ENTER to access menu levels when in the OSD Use the up and do...

Page 33: ...ur browser is supported The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported Windows 7 Chrome version 35 Internet Explorer version 10 Firefox version 30 Mac PC Chrome version 35 Firefox vers...

Page 34: ...ID page see Section 7 7 The Authentication page see Section 7 8 The About page see Section 7 10 7 2 The Switching Page Figure 12 shows the Switching page that is also the first page that appears follo...

Page 35: ...ved setting The model name FW version and IP number appear on the lower left side of the main page Figure 15 The Switching Page Figure 16 explains the icons used to switch inputs and outputs Figure 16...

Page 36: ...T 1 edit window lets you change the name of the output as it will appear on the Web page and save it set the resolution the HDCP settings the Auxiliary mixer ON or OFF and set the Auxiliary level as w...

Page 37: ...input edit window lets you change the name of the input as it will appear on the Web page and save it and also set the embedded and analog volume separately The input details editing window see Figur...

Page 38: ...me the input set the embedded audio volume set the HDCP to ON or OFF and set the HDBT IR OUT signal route see Section 7 2 1 Figure 21 Switching Page HDBT input Window For HDBT inputs when a Kramer SID...

Page 39: ...p Window The connection status indicator appears gray if the device is not connected red if it is connected but without a valid signal and green if a signal is routed to the output When connecting a P...

Page 40: ...ernal IR Sensor is connected to the IR connector of the TP 580T connected to HDBT 2 and an IR Emitter is connected between the TP 580T connected to HDBT 1 and a DVD player The DVD remote control sends...

Page 41: ...selecting the video from INPUT 3 and the PC2 audio signal from INPUT 8 see the output 2 button in Figure 19 1 Click an output button The button changes color to purple 2 Click the video icon on Input...

Page 42: ...the Embedded Web Pages 37 Figure 26 The Scaler Page Output 1 When an analog input is connected the PC mode is enabled Figure 27 The Scaler Page Output 1 for an Analog Input Figure 28 shows the setup...

Page 43: ...38 VP 553 Using the Embedded Web Pages Figure 28 The Scaler Page Output 2...

Page 44: ...ttings window in Figure 29 lets you upgrade the firmware and set the Ethernet parameters Figure 29 The Device Settings Page Any change in the device settings requires confirmation as illustrated in th...

Page 45: ...de line 2 Click the Upgrade button The new firmware is uploaded Figure 31 The Device Settings Page Uploading the New Firmware File 3 Make sure that the new version appears on the Web page lower left s...

Page 46: ...Factory Reset Message Click OK to proceed 7 5 The USB Routing Page Figure 34 The USB Routing Page The USB page lets you select one of the USB hosts buttons USB 1 USB 2 USB 3 or USB 4 in the example i...

Page 47: ...d Input 7 6 The Audio Settings Page The audio settings page lets you define the audio parameters for the inputs outputs 1 and 2 and the audio out Monitor and Line out The main page lets you switch and...

Page 48: ...VP 553 Using the Embedded Web Pages 43 Figure 36 The Audio Settings Page Inputs Figure 37 shows the output 1 equalizer settings Figure 37 The Audio Settings Page Output 1...

Page 49: ...gure 37 shows the output 2 equalizer settings Figure 38 The Audio Settings Page Output 2 Figure 37 shows the Monitor equalizer settings as well as the volume of the Aux Line and Monitor volume levels...

Page 50: ...ge lets you copy a selected resolution Native Timing or the default resolution HDMI HDBT or VGA to one or more selected inputs Figure 40 The EDID Page Figure 41 shows how to select a resolution from t...

Page 51: ...ages Figure 41 The EDID Page Copying the Native Timing Figure 41 shows how to select one of the default resolutions from the list and select one or more inputs To copy click the Copy button Figure 42...

Page 52: ...ports each port has a separate UDP IP port via the RS 232 Data port or the Ethernet General or SID X2N see Figure 44 When selecting RS 232 Data you can transmit data from a controller connected to the...

Page 53: ...0 or 115200 Data Bits 5 6 7 or 8 Parity NONE EVEN ODD MARK or SPACE Stop Bits 1 or 2 Flow Control OFF or ON This way you can set the serial data in line with the serial data passed through SID X2N Dat...

Page 54: ...3 Using the Embedded Web Pages 49 Figure 45 The Authentication Page 7 10 The About Page The VP 553 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details Figure 46 The About...

Page 55: ...1280x1024 60 1440x900 60 1400x1050 60 1680x1050 60 1600x1200 60 1920x1080 60 1920x1200 60 720x480p 60 1280x720p 60 1920x1080i 60 1920x1080p 60 720x576p 60 1280x720p 50 1920x1080i 50 1920x1080p 50 CONT...

Page 56: ...3 input to the HDMI1 output port ROUTE 1 1 2 cr Ethernet To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to Menu Factory RESET Change the option to YES and press Enter IP Address 192 168 1 39...

Page 57: ...es Yes 1280x768 60Hz No Yes No 1280x800 60Hz No Yes Yes 1280x960 60Hz No Yes Yes 1280x1024 60 75Hz No Yes Yes 1360x768 60Hz No Yes Yes 1400x1050 60Hz No Yes Yes 1440x900 60Hz No Yes Yes 1600x900 RB 60...

Page 58: ...Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter Destination_id Message CR Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SP Parameter_1 Param...

Page 59: ...nds with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For machine response D...

Page 60: ...coding such as X Refer to the controller manual 9 1 5 Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax 9...

Page 61: ...device IP address NET IP NTIP Get device IP address NET GATE NTGT Set Gateway IP NET GATE NTGT Get Gateway IP NET MASK NTMSK Set device subnet mask NET MASK NTMSK Get device subnet mask NET DHCP NTDH...

Page 62: ...S 232 Communication Protocol 57 Command Short Form Description MUTE MUTE SCLR AS SCLR AS IMAGE PROP IMAGE PROP SCLR PCAUTO SCLR AUDIO DELAY SCLR AUDIO DELAY EQ LVL EQ LVL SHOW OSD SHOW OSD MIC GAIN MI...

Page 63: ...HDBT 1 3 HDMI 2 A 1 2 HDBT 2 4 HDMI 3 EMB 2 1 HDBT 3 5 HDMI 3 A 2 2 USB Host PC 1 6 HDBT 1 3 USB 1 0 PC 2 7 HDBT 2 4 USB 2 1 TP 1 8 HDBT 3 5 USB 3 2 TP 2 9 PC 1 6 USB 4 3 CV 1 10 PC 2 7 CV 2 11 TP 1...

Page 64: ...i line nn Device available protocol 3000 commands command command To get help for command use HELP COMMAND_NAME 2 Multi line nn HELP command description USAGE usage Command BUILD DATE Command Type Sys...

Page 65: ...deletion can take some time Command MODEL Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set Get MODEL End User Description Syntax Set Get Get device model MODEL Response nn MODEL...

Page 66: ...he cable to reopen the port Command VERSION Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set Get VERSION End User Description Syntax Set Get Get version number VERSION Response n...

Page 67: ...x xxx xxx Notes For proper settings consult your network administrator Command NET GATE Command Type Communication Command Name Permission Transparency Set NET GATE Administrator Get NET GATE End User...

Page 68: ...Command Type Communication Command Name Permission Transparency Set NET DHCP Administrator Get NET DHCP End User Description Syntax Set Set DHCP mode NET DHCP P1 Get Get DHCP mode NET DHCP Response S...

Page 69: ...ic Get Description Syntax Set Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM CPEDID P1 P2 P3 P4 Get Response nn CPEDID P1 P2 P3 P4 Parameters P1 source type 1 output P2 source ID 0 HDMI1 1 HDBT1 2...

Page 70: ...onse Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Notes For Get size 0 means EDID is not supported For old devices that do not support this co...

Page 71: ...ved Response is sent after every change in input signal status ON to OFF or OFF to ON Command DISPLAY Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Set Get DISPLAY End User Public Descripti...

Page 72: ...t Set HDCP mode HDCP MOD P1 P2 P3 Get Get HDCP mode HDCP MOD P1 P2 Response Set Get nn HDCP MOD P1 P2 P3 Parameters P1 Input Output 0 Input 1 Output P2 Scaler number 1 Scaler1 2 Scaler2 P3 Status 0 Of...

Page 73: ...sent to all com ports if VID RES was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar Notes 1 Set command is only applicable for stage Output 2 Set command with is_native...

Page 74: ...User Description Syntax Set Set audio level in specific amplifier stage AUD LVL P1 P2 P3 Get Get audio level in specific amplifier stage AUD LVL P1 P2 Response nn AUD LVL P1 P2 Parameters P1 Input Ou...

Page 75: ...al control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the mixing level between the audio of the selected video In and the selected AUX audio channel Command M...

Page 76: ...tus was changed Notes Sets the Auto Sync features for the selected Scaler Command Image Proportions Command Type Video Command Name Permission Transparency Set IMAGE PROP End User Public Get IMAGE PRO...

Page 77: ...e PC Auto sync of the selected scaler Command Scaler Audio Delay Command Type Audio Command Name Permission Transparency Set SCLR AUDIO DELAY End User Public Get SCLR AUDIO DELAY End User Public Descr...

Page 78: ...ports if CMD NAME was set any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the EQ level for the selected frequency of the selected audio...

Page 79: ...s set any other external control device button press device menu and similar or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the Microphone input audio gain Command DIP switch status Command Type Machine Com...

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Page 81: ...sit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 300326 Rev 2 SAFETY...

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