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Operating the VS-41H 

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If an input button is not illuminated, this indicates that that input is set to the 
PC mode. 

4.  Toggle between the PC mode (input button not illuminated) and the DVD 

mode (input button illuminated) by pressing that input. 

5.  Press the PANEL LOCK button to exit this mode. 

6.  You can connect a computer to the input(s) that is set to the PC mode and a 

DVD to the input(s) that is set to the DVD mode. 

Table 2

 summarizes the differences between the PC mode and the DVD 

mode: 

Table 2: DVD Mode and PC Mode Characteristics 

PC Mode 

DVD Mode 

The input is connected to a computer  

The input is connected to a multimedia applica ion, 
such as a DVD, a set top box and so on 

The EDID is available at all  imes (to prevent 
computer reset) 

The EDID is available only when that input is 
connected to an output 

The input EDID source is the default EDID 
or an acquired EDID (see sec ion 

 7.2

The input EDID source is acquired direc ly from the 
connected output 

7.2 

Setting the EDID 

You can acquire or change the EDID (see sectio

 7.2.1

) or reset the 

machine to the default EDID (see section 

 7.2.2

). 

7.2.1  Acquiring / Changing the EDID 

You can work with the default EDID or acquire or change an EDID via the 
connected output. Use the EDID button to acquire the output EDID 
information. 

To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display: 

1.  Connect the power supply. 

2.  Connect the new output display device. 

3.  Press the EDID button. 

The INPUT buttons blink in sequence until the EDID is acquired. 

7.2.2  Resetting the Default EDID 

To reset the default EDID, disconnect the output and repeat the steps in 
section 

 7.2.1

. 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VS-41H

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher...

Page 2: ...HERNET Port 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 14 7 4 3 Control Configuration via the...

Page 3: ...er Windows based Kramer control software2 Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual and Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager...

Page 4: ...Getting Started KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 5: ...el Installation in one vertical space of a standard 19 professional rack enclosure Control the VS 41H using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen...

Page 6: ...compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface and user friendly connector Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functiona...

Page 7: ...es for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables2 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that...

Page 8: ...Your VS 41H 4x1 Switcher KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 6 Figure 1 VS 41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher...

Page 9: ...mode 7 INPUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI sources from 1 to 4 8 OUTPUT HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor 9 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller 1...

Page 10: ...Installing the VS 41H in a Rack KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8 5 Installing the VS 41H in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit...

Page 11: ...MI acceptor for example a plasma display 4 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 7 3 and or the ETHERNET port see section 7 4 5 Connect the power connector to the m...

Page 12: ...Connecting a VS 41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 10 Figure 2 Connecting a VS 41H 4x1 HDMI Switcher...

Page 13: ...etting if an output is not connected In the DVD mode the EDID of the connected output is available only when the input to which the DVD is connected is switched to the output The PC mode and the DVD m...

Page 14: ...D is available at all imes to prevent computer reset The EDID is available only when that input is connected to an output The input EDID source is the default EDID or an acquired EDID see sec ion 7 2...

Page 15: ...g the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 41H to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection...

Page 16: ...ss and fill in the details as shown in Figure 4 7 Click OK Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 7 4 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can conne...

Page 17: ...DMI connector BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI and HDCP RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 10VA CON...

Page 18: ...below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 N0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be swi...

Page 19: ...nput 11 decrease right input 24 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 1 Panel locked 0 2 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 video machine name 2 audio machine name 3 video software version 4 audio software version...

Page 20: ...ning orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims...

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