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Flash Memory Upgrade

10. Close the “

Atmel – Flip

” window.

11. Disconnect the power on the

VS-44HC

12. If required, disconnect the

RS-232

rear panel port on the

VS-44HC

unit from

the Null-modem adapter.

13. Release the Flash Upgr. button on the rear panel (Table 3).
14. Connect the power to the

VS-44HC

Upon initialization, the new

VS-44HC

software version shows in the INPUT

STATUS 7-segment Display.

9.2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade

The

VS-44HC

firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you

upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes!
The process involves:

Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port
Upgrading the firmware

9.2.1

Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file

from the Internet. To do so:

1. Go to our Web site at http://www.Kramerelectronics.com and download the

file: “

SetKFRETH11-xx.zip

”

from the technical support section.

2. Extract the file “

SetKFRETH11-xx.zip

”

package, which includes the

KFR-Programmer application setup and the

.s19

firmware file, to a folder (for

example, C:\Program Files\KFR Upgrade).

3. Install the KFR-Programmer Application.

9.2.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port

Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the

VS-44HC

, do the following:

1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 port (COM 1) on the

VS-44HC

to a Null-modem

adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the

RS-232 DB9 COM port on your PC.

2. Set the ETH Flash/Normal switch, located on the machine underside, to ETH

Flash.

3. Connect the power on your machine.

1 File names are liable to change from time to time

Summary of Contents for VS-44HC

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...onnecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 18 7 4 Configuring the Ethernet Port 18 7 4 1 Setting a Virtual Port 20 7 4 2 Setting an Ethernet Connection 21 8 Operating the VS 44HC 22 8 1 Displaying Unit Characteristics 22 8 2 Choosing the Audio Follow Video or Breakaway Option 23 8 2 1 Setting the Audio Follow Video Option 23 8 2 2 Setting the Breakaway Option 23 8 3 Switc...

Page 3: ...a Null modem Adapter 13 Figure 7 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 15 Figure 8 RJ 45 PINOUT 16 Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window 17 Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 17 Figure 11 The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window 19 Figure 12 The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 20 Figure 13 The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 20 Figu...

Page 4: ...T 16 Table 8 Straight through Cable RJ 45 PINOUT 18 Table 9 Ethernet Configuration Manager Window Functionality 19 Table 10 7 segment Display Information 22 Table 11 Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate 26 Table 12 DELAY Button Response 27 Table 13 Technical Specifications of the VS 44HC 35 Table 14 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 36 Table 15 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Settin...

Page 5: ...d Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager Infra red remote control transmitter including the required battery 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 hig...

Page 6: ...rs so that the audio delay will match the video delay DC coupled video inputs and outputs Audio follow video and breakaway options Storing and recalling setups A TAKE button for precise switch control A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel Control the VS 44HC using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 and RS 485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or ...

Page 7: ...der or receiver within a network via a 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 Local Area Network LAN Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined g...

Page 8: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 4 Figure 1 VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher ...

Page 9: ...lowed by an output button stores the current setting 7 When adjusting the audio delay press to increase the delay time 13 RCL recall Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding OUT key recalls a setup from the non volatile memory The stored status blinks Pressing a different OUT button lets you view8 another setup After making your choice pressing the RCL button again implements the new s...

Page 10: ... or other Serial Controller through computer networking LAN 29 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A are for RS 485 connection If shielded cabling is used for RS 485 then the shield may be connected to PIN G if desired 30 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 31 FLASH Upgr Button Push in 2 for Program to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to the latest Kramer firmware s...

Page 11: ...upply 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...

Page 12: ...eptors6 see section 6 2 3 Set the dipswitches see section 6 3 4 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 5 Connect the power cord7 not shown in Figure 3 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 44HC After connecting your VS 44HC switch on its power and t...

Page 13: ...Connecting the VS 44HC 9 RS 232 DVD Player 4 Plasma Display 4 DVD Player 1 Plasma Display 1 AV Receiver Figure 3 Connecting the VS 44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher ...

Page 14: ...FF OFF ON ON OUT 1 Figure 4 Connecting the VS 44HC Digital Audio Signals In the example illustrated in Figure 4 IN 1 is switched to OUT 1 IN 3 is switched to OUT 4 and IN 4 is not connected The IN 2 digital audio signal can be routed either via the IN 2 S PDIF connector or the IN 2 TOSLINK connector depending on the setup of dipswitches 6 and 7 see section 6 3 2 To select the S PDIF connector set ...

Page 15: ...ia RS 232 or RS 485 each unit has to be identified via its unique MACHINE Set the machine 2 on a VS 44HC unit via dipswitches 1 2 3 and 4 according to Table 5 Table 5 Machine Dipswitch Settings DIPSWITCH DIPSWITCH MACHINE 1 2 3 4 MACHINE 1 2 3 4 1 ON OFF OFF OFF 9 ON OFF OFF ON 2 OFF ON OFF OFF 10 OFF ON OFF ON 3 ON ON OFF OFF 11 ON ON OFF ON 4 OFF OFF ON OFF 12 OFF OFF ON ON 5 ON OFF ON OFF 13 ON...

Page 16: ...n set the IN 2 digital audio signal to either an S PDIF digital audio signal or a TOSLINK optical digital audio signal as Table 6 defines1 Table 6 Digital Audio IN 2 Signal Setting DIPSWITCH IN 2 Digital Audio Signal 6 7 S PDIF ON OFF TOSLINK OFF ON None OFF OFF 1 You cannot set both DIP 6 and DIP 7 ON ...

Page 17: ... modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VS 44HC unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VS 44HC unit as Figure 6 illustrates Female DB9 From PC PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is...

Page 18: ...hield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 To cascade up to 15 individual VS 44HC units via RS 485 as illustrated in Figure 7 do the following 1 Connect the component video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate digital audio sources and acceptors as section 6 1 describes 2 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VS 44HC unit to ...

Page 19: ... 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 KEYBOARD EXTENSION REMOTE CONTACT RS 485 RS 232 IN RS 232 OUT 12 VDC 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G 4 6 8 10 3 5 7 9 11 12 14 16 OUT 13 15 IN RS 485 PINOUT G B A _ Figure 7 Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS 485 ...

Page 20: ... EIA TIA 568A Side 1 EIA TIA 568B Side 2 PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 White orange 1 White green 2 Orange 2 Green 3 White green 3 White orange 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 White blue 5 White blue 6 Green 6 Orange 7 White brown 7 White brown 8 Brown 8 Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 2 3 and 6 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 3 1 and 2 Pair 4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 and 8 Figure 8 RJ 45 PINOUT This type o...

Page 21: ...tocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 9 Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10 7 Click OK Figure 10 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window ...

Page 22: ...bed in section 7 3 1 2 Insert the CD ROM in the CD ROM drive double click the Set FC11_xx exe1 file and follow the on screen instructions2 Both the Ethernet Configuration Manager and the Virtual Serial Port Manager are downloaded 3 Click the appropriate shortcut in the Start menu s Programs folder The Configuration Manager window see Figure 11 opens 4 Click the Search button3 or the Action menu s ...

Page 23: ...ce Network Settings Area DHCP1 Mode Check Box When selected configures the Ethernet port to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server When cleared manual configuration of the Ethernet port is required to obtain an IP address Static IP IP Address A 32 binary digit number obtained from your Network Administrator that identifies the Ethernet port that is currently being configured Subne...

Page 24: ...Serial Port Manager Application The Virtual Serial Port Manager window appears see Figure 12 Figure 12 The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 2 Press the Add VSP button to add a serial port and type the IP settings according to the IP address and local port of your VS 44HC see Figure 13 Figure 13 The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 3 You can set a virtual port for each local port on your VS ...

Page 25: ...ion according to your virtual serial port connections see Figure 15 Figure 15 The Port Window Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 7 4 2 Setting an Ethernet Connection If the control application can directly connect to the Ethernet driver select the host IP and port number as illustrated in Figure 16 Figure 16 The Port Window Selecting a Remote Connection ...

Page 26: ... audio inputs switched to the outputs During normal operation 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO AUDIO The firmware version number AUDIO display Immediately after switching on the power and when simultaneously pressing the three IN buttons 1 2 and 3 for 3 seconds 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO AUDIO The setup in which the current status is stored blinking When storing a set up 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 ...

Page 27: ...ification reconfiguring the audio according to the video 8 2 2 Setting the Breakaway Option To set the breakaway option press either the AUDIO for audio control only or the VIDEO for video control only button If the AUDIO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the audio section If the VIDEO button illuminates all switching operations relate to the video section 8 3 Switching OUT IN ...

Page 28: ...s To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes do the following 1 Press the TAKE button to toggle between the At Once mode in which the TAKE button is not lit and the Confirm mode in which the TAKE button illuminates Actions now require user confirmation and the TAKE button illuminates 2 Press the illuminated TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode Actions no longer...

Page 29: ...put configuration do the following 1 Press the RCL button The RCL button blinks 2 Press the appropriate Input Output button the button corresponding to the setup That setup configuration will blink in the Audio and Video 7 segment display and the TAKE button and will only be implemented after pressing the TAKE button The memory recalls the stored data from that reference Tip If you cannot remember...

Page 30: ...the DELAY button again to accept the delay time value The DELAY button illuminates and the AUDIO 7 segment display goes back to displaying the audio inputs switched to the outputs The maximal delay time is set according to the input sampling rate2 as described in Table 11 Table 11 Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate Sampling Rate kHz Maximum Delay Time msec 32 999 44 720 48 680 96 340 To...

Page 31: ...or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock1 your VS 44HC Unlocking releases the protection mechanism To lock the VS 44HC Press the LOCK button The LOCK button blinks After pressing the LOCK button a second time the front panel is locked Pressing any other buttons will have no effect To unlock the VS 44HC Press the illuminated LOCK button The LOCK button blinks When pressing it a s...

Page 32: ...m the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP_VS44HC zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP_VS44HC zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE 9 1 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS 44HC...

Page 33: ...h screen appears as follows Figure 18 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right corner of the window The Device Selection window appears ...

Page 34: ...Memory Upgrade 30 Figure 20 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 21 Device Selection window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu ...

Page 35: ...rd shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate Figure 23 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active and the name of the chip appears as the name of...

Page 36: ...After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green1 When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears2 VS44HC hex Figure 25 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again ...

Page 37: ... Internet You can download the up to date file1 from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www Kramerelectronics com and download the file SetKFRETH11 xx zip from the technical support section 2 Extract the file SetKFRETH11 xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup and the s19 firmware file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade 3 Install the KFR ...

Page 38: ...ow 2 Select the required COM Port1 3 Press the File button to select the s19 firmware file included in the package 4 Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red 5 Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off 6 Disconnect the power on the VS 44HC 7 Set the ETH Flash Normal switch located on the machine underside to Normal 8 Connect the power on you...

Page 39: ...s 1 TOSLINK optical OUTPUTS 4 S PDIF digital audio on RCA connectors 1 TOSLINK optical S PDIF SAMPLE RATE Up to 192kHz RESOLUTION Up to 24 bits JITTER 1 5ns 50Hz to 100kHz without delay 3 5ns 50Hz to 100kHz with delay MAXIMUM DELAY TIME FOR CHANNEL 2 32kHz 999ms 44 1kHz 720ms 48kHz 680ms 96kHz 340ms DELAY RESOLUTION 1ms General CONTROLS Front panel buttons Ethernet RS 232 RS 485 IR remote control ...

Page 40: ...N 1 3 4 2 2 2 3 2 4 IN 2 3 4 2 2 2 3 2 4 IN 3 3 4 2 2 2 3 2 4 IN 4 3 4 2 2 2 3 2 4 11 2 VS 44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time To set the audio delay time use command 22 set audio parameter in the following way Byte 1 should be 22 16H Byte 2 should be 127 80H plus input Channel number from 1 to 4 Byte 3 should be 127 80H plus delay value in milliseconds from 1 to 127 Byte 4 should be 1...

Page 41: ...second command includes the less significant bits as described previously for command 22 Table 16 describes hex code examples for setting increased audio delay times Table 16 VS 44HC Hex Codes for increasing the Audio Delay Time Delay Time for IN 1 msec Command 128 7F 80 81 81 I6 81 80 81 130 7F 80 81 81 I6 81 82 81 200 7F 80 81 81 I6 81 C8 81 680 7F 80 85 81 I6 81 A8 81 To increase for example th...

Page 42: ... 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 switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 O0 OUTPUT When switching ie instructio...

Page 43: ...ut INPUT byte 8 User defined sync 32 RGBHV seamless switching 64 Set for delayed switch 65 Execute delayed switch 66 Cancel delayed switch setting 2 5 17 18 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 audio follow video 1 audio breakaway 2 8 1 0 FOLLOW mode 1 Normal mode 15 VIDEO AUDIO TYPE SETTING 0 for video 0 CV 1 YC 2 YUV 3 RGBS 4 SDI 5 CV YC 6 VGA scaler 7 DVI 1 for audio O0 0 Unbalanced audio O0 1 Balanced audio ...

Page 44: ...ontrast 3 decrease contrast 4 increase brightness 5 decrease brightness 6 increase color 7 decrease color 8 increase hue 9 decrease hue 16 increase H phase 17 decrease H phase 18 increase V position 19 decrease V position 24 24 INCREASE DECREASE AUDIO PARAMETER Equal to input output number whose parameter is to be increased decreased 0 all 0 increase output 1 decrease output 2 increase left output...

Page 45: ...tchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input...

Page 46: ...as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send...

Page 47: ...end HEX codes 3F 80 CE 81 followed by HEX codes 16 86 9D 81 NOTE 21 To store data in the non volatile memory of the unit eg the EEPROM for saving SETUPS The EEPROM address is sent using the INPUT byte and the data to be stored is sent using the OUTPUT byte To use this instruction it is necessary to understand the memory map and memory structure of the particular machine NOTE 22 Instruction 59 and ...

Page 48: ... is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranti...

Page 49: ...For 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 comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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