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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USER MANUAL 

 

 

 

Model: 

VS-44HDMI 

4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-44HDMI

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...of Inputs and Outputs 12 7 4 3 Acquiring an EDID from Several Connected Outputs Automatically 13 7 4 4 Acquiring the Default EDID 13 7 5 Controlling via RS 232 for example using a PC 14 7 6 Controlling via ETHERNET 14 7 6 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 14 7 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 16 7 6 3 Control Configuration via ...

Page 3: ... 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 7 Table 3 VS 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 7 Table 4 VS 44HDMI Technical Specifications 17 Table 5 VS 44HDMI Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 17 Table 6 Protocol Definitions 18 Table 7 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 19 ...

Page 4: ... and Virtual Serial Port Manager Kramer RC IR1 2 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual4 This user manual4 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 high resolution c...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 6: ...terference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 44HDMI away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 1 Defining the EDID The EDID Extended Display Identification Data3 is a data struct...

Page 7: ...Two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play Support for existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 60 standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576p 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated wit...

Page 8: ...t identifies each sender 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 serv...

Page 9: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6 Figure 1 VS 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front and Rear Views ...

Page 10: ...segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input Table 3 VS 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function 12 IN HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI sources from 1 to 4 13 OUT HDMI Connectors Connect to the HDMI acceptors from 1 to 4 14 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller 15 ETHERNET Connector Connec...

Page 11: ...ring 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 situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the...

Page 12: ...s with built in speakers 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 7 5 and or the ETHERNET port see section 7 6 4 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 2 5 If required acquire the EDID see section 7 1 Figure 2 Connecting the VS 44HDMI 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 44HDMI After connecting your ...

Page 13: ... followed by an IN key to route this input to that output To route one input to all outputs Press ALL followed by an IN button The input is routed to all outputs 7 2 Disconnecting the Outputs To disconnect one output Press the OUT button of the output to disconnect and press OFF To disconnect all outputs at once Press the ALL button and then press OFF This disconnects all the outputs 7 3 Storing a...

Page 14: ...ee section 7 4 2 Several connected outputs automatically see section 7 4 3 The default EDID see section 7 4 4 7 4 1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display 1 Power ON the VS 44HDMI 2 Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire the EDID 3 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 se...

Page 15: ...xample IN 1 The selected input number flashes on the display 5 Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID will be acquired for example OUT 1 6 Press the SELECT IN 1 button again The IN 1 button ceases to flash 7 Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID will be copied for example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display 8 Press the SELECT OUT button from which the next...

Page 16: ... the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 7 4 4 Acquiring the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID do the following 1 Power ON the VS 44HDMI 2 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash 3 Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display 4 Press the OF...

Page 17: ... If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Male DB9 Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 7 6 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VS 44HDMI via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 7 6 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 7 ...

Page 18: ... your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 4 Figure 4 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in th...

Page 19: ...ough Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44HDMI to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 7 6 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings see sect...

Page 20: ...0VAC 50 60Hz 28VA CONTROLS Front panel buttons Infra red remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 5 kg 5 5 lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord IR transmitter OPTIONS Kramer HDMI cables 2 9 Hex Table Table 5 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 5 VS 44HDMI Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4...

Page 21: ... which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table 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 switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was...

Page 22: ...eo software version 4 audio software version 5 RS422 controller name 6 RS422 controller version 7 remote control name 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 0 Request first 4 digits 1 Request first suffix 2 Request second suffix 3 Request third suffix 10 Request first prefix 11 Request second prefix 12 Request third prefix 13 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 2 number of outputs 3 n...

Page 23: ...tware version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ...

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Page 25: ...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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