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Introduction 

 

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

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Thank you for purchasing your Kramer 

VS-41H

 

4x1 HDMI Switcher

.  

 that are clearly 

defined by function. 

Note, that the Kramer VS-41H is identical to the VS-41HDMI; just the 
name has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to 
the HDMI Guideline). 

The 

VS-41H

 is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising 

applications, as well as for rental and staging. Each package includes the 
following items: 

 

VS-41H

 

4x1 HDMI Switcher

 

 

Power cord, rack “ears” and null-modem adapter 

 

Windows

®

-based Kramer control software

2

 

Kramer 

RC-IR3

 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including 

the required batteries and a separate user manual

 and Windows

®

-based 

Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager 

3

) 

 

This user manual

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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

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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 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at 

http://www kramerelectronics com

 

4 The complete list of Kram

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...

Page 21: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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