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Overview 

 

Overview 

The 

VS-41H

 is a high-performance switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks 

and equalizes the signal and switches one of the 4 inputs to a single HDMI 
output. 

In particular, the 

VS-41H

 features: 

 

Support for up to 2.25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel

1

 

HDMI support – HDMI (V.1.4 with Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip 
Sync, HDMI Uncompressed Audio Channels, Dolby TrueHD, 
DTS-HD, CEC) 

 

 

HDCP support (High Definition Digital Content Protection)  

 

EDID pass-through that passes EDID/HDCP signals from source 
to display 

 

3D pass-through 

 

Four input selector buttons 

 

A MUTE button to disconnect the output and a PANEL LOCK 
button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the 
front panel 

 

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 system, 
PC, or other serial controller 

 

The Kramer Infrared remote control transmitter 

 

The ETHERNET 

3.1 

Defining EDID 

The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID

2

 

) is a data-structure, 

provided by a display, to describe its capabilities to an HDMI source. The 
EDID enables the 

VS-41H

 to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to 

the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, 
the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data 
and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. 

 
 

                                                       

 

1 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz, and for all HD resolutions 

2 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 

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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