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KRAMER:  SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

Installing the VS-44H in a Rack 

  

 

Installing the VS-44H in a Rack 

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Содержание VS-44H

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

Страница 2: ...g an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs 12 7 4 3 Acquiring an EDID from Several Connected Outputs Automatically 13 7 4 4 Acquiring the Default EDID 14 7 5 Connecting to VS 44H via RS 232 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 Conf...

Страница 3: ...VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Features 7 Table 2 VS 44H Technical Specifications 16 Table 3 Communication Parameters 17 Table 4 VS 44H Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 17 Table 5 Protocol Definitions 18 Table 6 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 19 ...

Страница 4: ... Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual4 and this user manual and Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager 4 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 m...

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

Страница 6: ...1U high 19 size for mounting in a professional rack enclosure The VS 44H can be controlled 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 the EDID The EDID Extended Display Identification Data2 is a data structure provided by a display to...

Страница 7: ...d 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 functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 60 as well as standard definition formats such as...

Страница 8: ... encrypted transmission of digital signals 3 4 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables1 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 44H away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to p...

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

Страница 10: ...ess to acquire the EDID 11 7 segment Display Displays the selected input switched to the output marked above each input 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 9 pin D sub Port Connects to the PC or the RS 232 Remote Controller 15 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Ethernet Controller 16 RE...

Страница 11: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS 44H in a Rack 8 5 Installing the VS 44H in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit ...

Страница 12: ...tors 3 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section for example LCD displays with built in speakers 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 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 44H After connecting your VS 44H switch on its power and the...

Страница 13: ...her 7 Operating the VS 44H 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to Route inputs to outputs see section 7 1 Disconnecting outputs see section 7 2 Store and recall a setup see section 7 3 Acquire the EDID see section 7 4 Control the machine via RS 232 see section 7 5 Control the machine via the ETHERNET port see section 7 6 ...

Страница 14: ... use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to 8 setups and then recall them To store a setting 1 Set the machine to the desired setting For example press the OUT 3 button and IN 4 button1 2 Press the STO button The STO button blinks 3 Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the machine setting for example OUT 4 4 Press the LOCK button2 To recall a setup to store the current setup In this example ...

Страница 15: ...LECTOR button to which the EDID will be copied The selected input number flashes on the display 5 Select the OUT SELECTOR button from which the EDID will be acquired 6 Press the EDID button The process is complete when the display returns to normal 7 4 2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs To acquire the EDID several sets of inputs and outputs for example OUT 1 to IN 1 and OU...

Страница 16: ... 4 3 Acquiring an EDID from Several Connected Outputs Automatically To automatically acquire or change the EDID of several output displays1 1 Turn ON the VS 44H 2 Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID 3 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash 4 Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be c...

Страница 17: ...t on the VS 44H unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 7 6 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VS 44H 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 6 2 for connection via a network hub or netwo...

Страница 18: ... 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 3 Figure 3 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 4 7 Click OK Figure 4 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window ...

Страница 19: ...ons The VS 44H technical specifications are shown in Table 2 Table 2 VS 44H Technical Specifications 1 INPUTS 4 HDMI connectors OUTPUTS 4 HDMI connectors BANDWIDTH Supports up to 1 65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI and HDCP MAX RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p 1920x1200 POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 28VA CONTROLS Front panel buttons infrared remote cont...

Страница 20: ...s 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit TCP Port 5000 10 Hex Table Table 4 lists the Hex values for a single machine MACHINE 1 Table 4 VS 44H Hex Codes for Switching via RS 232 RS 485 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 01 81 84 81 01 81 83 81 01 81 82 81 01 81 81 81 IN 1 01 82 84 81 01 82 83 81 01 82 82 81 01 82 81 81 IN 2 01 83 84 8...

Страница 21: ... 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 instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number...

Страница 22: ... of outputs 3 number of setups 1 for video 2 for audio 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 14 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher ...

Страница 23: ...ersion 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 ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for...

Страница 24: ...ofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removalorinstallationoftheproduct vi Anyothercause whichdoes not relateto aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct 1 Remova...

Страница 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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