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Kramer Electronics Ltd. 

VS-44H2A 

– Operating VS-44H2A via Front Panel Buttons 

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Routing All Outputs to a Single Input 

Use the IN buttons  (1 to 4) 

 and the OUT buttons  (1 to 4) 

 to route a selected input to all 

outputs. 

To route all video outputs to a single input: 

1.  Press 

ALL

 

The ALL button illuminates. 

2.  Press an 

IN

 button (1 to 4) 

All the outputs are routed to the selected input and the LED Display 

 indicates the 

change. 

Muting an Output 

VS-44H2A 

enables  you to mute each audio and video output individually (muting the volume 

and displaying black on the screen). 

To mute a audio/video output: 

1.  Press an 

OUT

 button (1 to 4) 

The selected OUT button illuminates. 

2.  Press 

OFF

 

The output selected audio and video is muted, and the LED Display 

 indicates the 

change. 

Muting All Outputs 

VS-44H2A 

enables  you to mute all audio and video outputs at once (muting the volume and 

displaying black on all the screens). 

To mute all audio/video outputs: 

1.  Press 

ALL

 

The ALL button illuminates. 

2.  Press 

OFF

 

All the outputs audio and video are muted, and the LED Display 

 indicates the 

change. 

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Содержание VS-44H2A

Страница 1: ...P N 2900 301078 Rev 1 www KramerAV com USER MANUAL MODEL VS 44H2A 4K HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher D R A F T ...

Страница 2: ... AV Output to an Input 12 Routing All Outputs to a Single Input 13 Muting an Output 13 Muting All Outputs 13 Storing and Recalling a Routing Setup 14 Copying an EDID 14 Firmware Upgrade 16 Using Embedded Web pages 17 Browsing Web Pages 18 Switching and Setting Ports 19 Changing Device Settings and Upgrading Firmware 26 Managing EDID 27 Managing Web page Security 30 Setting Timeout 31 Displaying OS...

Страница 3: ...l quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS 44H2A away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust Safety Instructions Caution This equipment is ...

Страница 4: ...s 4 4K 60Hz 4 4 4 HDR HDMI HDCP compliant signals to 4 18G 4K 60Hz 4 4 4 HDR HDMI HDCP compliant outputs at up to 18G data rate Signals are HDCP 2 2 1 4 compliant supporting HDR10 CEC color Dolby DTS HD Master Audio 3D Video as specified in HDMI 2 0 Features Kramer Equalization Technology Rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances Advanced and User friendly Operation Easy Step In Colla...

Страница 5: ...mounting a unit in a 1U rack space with included rack ears and universal 100 240V AC power connection Typical Applications The VS 44H2A is ideal for the following typical applications Control rooms with multiple displays Presentation and multimedia applications Systems that require automatic HDMI routing Controlling your VS 44H2A Control your VS 44H2A directly via the front panel push buttons or B...

Страница 6: ... the inputs To disconnect all the outputs press ALL followed by OFF see Muting All Outputs on page 13 IN Buttons 1 to 4 Press to select the input to switch after selecting an output also used for storing machine setups in the STO RCL see Storing and Recalling a Routing Setup on page 14 OUT Buttons 1 to 4 Press to select an output 1 to 4 to which the input is routed Also used for storing machine pr...

Страница 7: ...ereo audio acceptors PROG USB Connector Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades see Firmware Upgrade on page 16 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connect to a PC via a LAN RS 232 9 pin D sub Connector Connect to a PC serial controller IR IN 3 5mm Mini Jack Connector Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device via IR remote controller Covered by a cap The 3 5mm jack at the end ...

Страница 8: ... or power Warning Ensure that the environment e g maximum ambient temperature air flow is compatible for the device Avoid uneven mechanical loading Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding overloading of the circuits Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained To mount VS 44H2A in a rack Attach both rack ears by removing the screws f...

Страница 9: ...1 and another laptop to HDMI IN 4 using HDMI connectors Blu ray players to the HDMI IN 2 and HDMI IN 3 using HDMI connectors 2 Connect the four video HDMI outputs from HDMI OUT 1 to HDMI OUT 4 to up to four acceptors For example Connect HDMI OUT 1 HDMI connector to a projector Connect HDMI OUT 2 HDMI OUT 3 and HDMI OUT 4 HDMI connectors each to a display 3 Connect the power cord We recommend that ...

Страница 10: ... connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6 speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44H2A directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS 44H2A with the factory configu...

Страница 11: ...her Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 or Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 depending on the requirements of your IT system 5 Click Properties The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7 Figure 6 Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window D R A F T ...

Страница 12: ...ent Figure 8 Internet Protocol Properties Window 7 Click OK 8 Click Close Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44H2A to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Control Configuration via Ethernet Port To control several units via Ethernet connect the Master unit Device 1 via the Ethern...

Страница 13: ...s during which the front panel displays the following The 7 segment display LEDs are on All the front panel buttons illuminate The FPGA EPLD version P the firmware version F and the build version b appear in succession Understanding Illuminated Buttons and LEDs Illuminated or flashing front panel buttons indicate signal and acceptor information An illuminated IN button indicates an active signal c...

Страница 14: ...cking Control Panel Buttons To unlock control panel buttons Press the illuminated LOCK button for 3 seconds The LOCK button is no longer illuminated and control panel buttons are now operational Routing an AV Output to an Input Use the IN buttons 1 to 4 and the OUT buttons 1 to 4 to route a selected input to an output To route a video output to an input 1 Press an OUT button 1 to 4 The selected OU...

Страница 15: ...les you to mute each audio and video output individually muting the volume and displaying black on the screen To mute a audio video output 1 Press an OUT button 1 to 4 The selected OUT button illuminates 2 Press OFF The output selected audio and video is muted and the LED Display indicates the change Muting All Outputs VS 44H2A enables you to mute all audio and video outputs at once muting the vol...

Страница 16: ...on flashes 2 Press an IN button 1 to 4 For example when pressing IN 4 the current device state is stored to setup 4 3 Press STO again The current device state is stored and the STO button no longer flashes Press STO within 9 seconds to apply settings otherwise the action times out Recalling a Routing Setup To recall a setup 1 Press RCL The RCL button flashes 2 Press an IN button 1 to 4 The selecte...

Страница 17: ... the device to copy the EDID the connected display to the selected inputs Press EDID within 9 seconds to apply settings otherwise the action times out Copying the Default EDID To copy the default EDID 1 Press and hold EDID and STO simultaneously until both buttons flash VS 44H2A enters EDID mode and the LED Display shows the current EDID status 2 Press one or more IN buttons 1 to 4 or ALL The sele...

Страница 18: ...e the VS 44H2A via The Ethernet using embedded web pages By USB or RS 232 using Kramer K UPLOAD tool The latest firmware version and the latest version of K UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Website at www kramerav com downloads VS 44H2A D R A F T ...

Страница 19: ...our browser is supported The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported Operating Systems Browser Windows 7 IE Firefox Chrome Safari Windows 10 IE Edge Firefox Chrome Mac Safari iOS Safari Android N A The VS 44H2A webpage enables performing the following functions Browsing Web Pages on page 18 Switching and Setting Ports on page 19 Changing Device Settings and Upgrading Firmware on...

Страница 20: ... Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your browser For example the default IP address The Authentication window appears Figure 10 if set security is enabled Figure 10 Using the Embedded Web pages Authentication 3 Enter the User Name and Password Admin empty string by default and click OK The Switching page appears D R A F T ...

Страница 21: ...ming the following functions Viewing and Adjusting Output Settings on page 20 Muting Video on page 20 Muting Audio on page 20 Changing Output Name on page 21 Switching an Output to an Input on page 21 Ensuring Output Is Always HDCP on page 21 Adjusting Output Volume on page 22 Viewing and Adjusting Input Settings on page 23 Changing Input Name on page 24 Setting Input HDCP Behavior on page 24 Cont...

Страница 22: ...put behavior is set to always be HDCP Edit Output icon to edit the output button name or to designate HDCP behavior for the output button Video Mute icon to substitute the video signal with a black screen Muting Video To Mute Video 1 In the Navigation pane click Switching The Switching page appears Figure 11 2 Click the Video Mute icon from a specific output button 1 to 4 The Video Mute icon displ...

Страница 23: ...ame changes Switching an Output to an Input To switch an output to an input 1 In the Navigation pane click Switching The Switching page appears Figure 11 2 Click an Output button to route an input Figure 12 The Output button s color changes from black to purple 3 Click the Switch Video icon from a specific input button 1 to 4 Figure 16 The Output button displays input name selected Ensuring Output...

Страница 24: ...tus appears and the output is now always HDCP independent of the input Adjusting Output Volume To adjust output volume 1 In the Navigation pane click Switching The Switching page appears Figure 11 2 Slide a volume slider 1 to 4 or type a number in the field above the slider and press Enter Figure 14 The output volume in accordance with the slider value Figure 14 Volume AdjustmentSliders Figure 15 ...

Страница 25: ...he Input Settings group appears Figure 17 Figure 17 Input Settings group The Input button contains the following elements Name in Figure 16 the name is HDMI1 Signal status either No Signal or Signal Lock Edit Input icon to edit the Input button name set input HDCP behavior i e designate whether input device supports HDCP or set Step In functionality see Setting Step In Devices on page 33 Switch Vi...

Страница 26: ...P Behavior To set input HDCP behavior On Off 1 In the Navigation pane click Switching The Switching page appears Figure 11 2 Click the Edit Input icon from an Input button Figure 16 The Input Settings group appears Figure 17 3 Set input HDCP to On Off Input supports an HDCP device if HDCP is set to On There are video sources e g some Apple devices that automatically switch to HDCP mode if connecte...

Страница 27: ...witching The Switching page appears Figure 11 2 Click the Edit Input icon from an Input button Figure 16 The Input Settings group appears Figure 17 3 Set input STEP IN to On The Remote device settings icon is enabled 4 Click the Remote device settings icon from an Input button Figure 16 The Step In Settings group appears Figure 18 Figure 18 Step In Settings group For details on Setting Step In Dev...

Страница 28: ...ge the Ethernet settings 1 In the Navigation pane click Device Settings The Device Settings page appears Figure 19 Figure 19 Device Settings Page 2 Uncheck the DHCP check box to change any of the parameters IP Address Netmask and or Gateway The parameters can be edited 3 Edit IP Address Netmask and or Gateway Parameters and click Save Changes The Ethernet changes are saved After changing the IP ad...

Страница 29: ... instructions on screen The device resets to its default parameters Performing Firmware Upgrade To perform firmware upgrade 1 In the Navigation pane click Device Settings The Device Settings page appears Figure 19 2 Click Browse A browse window appears 3 Select the new firmware file click Upgrade and follow the instructions on screen The new firmware reloads Managing EDID The EDID Management page ...

Страница 30: ...ears Figure 21 Figure 21 EDID Page Selecting an EDID Source 2 Select a connected input or output from the left as the EDID source When reading from an output make sure that that output is connected to an acceptor 3 Select an input or all the inputs from the right to which the EDID is copied 4 Click COPY A message appears Figure 22 Copy EDID Message 5 Click Close D R A F T ...

Страница 31: ...EDID details To Copy the EDID from a file 1 In the Navigation pane click EDID The EDID page appears Figure 21 2 Click File BROWSE and open the EDID file The EDID details appear 3 Select one or more inputs on the right 4 Click COPY A message appears Figure 22 5 If required Check adding stereo audio to the selected EDID 6 Click OK 7 Follow the instructions on screen When viewing the 7 segment displa...

Страница 32: ...or free access Figure 24 Authentication Page To enable web page security 1 In the Navigation pane click Authentication The Authentication page appears Figure 24 2 Click the Authenticate Web Pages access checkbox The Logout After checkbox is enabled 3 Fill in a User Name Password how many minutes of inactivity is allowed before the webpage locks and click the Set changes button A confirmation messa...

Страница 33: ...gure 24 2 Uncheck the Authenticate Web Pages access checkbox and click the Set changes button The key icon in the upper right corner disappears and web page security is disabled Setting Timeout Use the Timeout Settings web page to set the time delay before shutdown if no input signal is detected for each output To set the timeout 1 In the Navigation pane click Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting...

Страница 34: ...ings occurs To set the OSD display to On Auto 1 In the Navigation pane click Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting page appears Figure 26 2 Set OSD Information to On Auto The OSDs are displayed according to settings To set the OSD display to Off 1 In the Navigation pane click Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting page appears Figure 26 2 Set OSD Information to Off The OSDs are no longer displayed ...

Страница 35: ...Settings group appears and the input button s to which the Step In device s is connected appear s purple Figure 27 Step In Settings group 4 Select an input in the Step In Settings group HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 or VGA The respective button on DIP 30 illuminates Press an input button on the DIP 30 The selected input is displayed on the web page 5 Check the outputs to which the inputs are routed 6 Press ...

Страница 36: ...amer Electronics Ltd VS 44H2A Using Embedded Web pages 34 Viewing About Page The VS 44H2A About Us page lets you view the web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details Figure 28 About Page D R A F T ...

Страница 37: ...5cm x 33cm x 10 7cm 20 7 x 13 x 4 2 Net Weight 1 9kg 4 2lbs approx Shipping Weight 2 9kg 6 39lbs approx Accessories Included Rack ears power cord Specifications are subject to change without notice at www kramerav com The terms HDMI HDMIHigh Definition Multimedia Interface and theHDMI Logo aretrademarks or registered trademarks ofHDMI Licensing Administrator Inc Default Communication Parameters RS...

Страница 38: ...tely Audio status Output 1 to 4 route to digital input 1 to 4 separately All setups All empty No preset status EDID data All input ports use the default EDID data V mute Open the video Mute Open the audio Switch mode Manual Switch speed Ex fast switch Video Priority settings Lower input index has higher priority Auto Switching mode Priority order is highest for 1 and lowest for 4 Auto Switching se...

Страница 39: ... Command Parameter CR LF Command parameters Multiple parameters must be separated by a comma In addition multiple parameters can be grouped as a single parameter using brackets and Command chain separator character Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character Parameters attributes Parameters may contain multiple attributes Attributes are indicat...

Страница 40: ... AV SW TIMEOUT switching_mode time_out CR LF switching_mode Switching mode 0 Video signal lost 1 New video signal detected 2 Audio signal lost 3 Audio signal detected 4 Disable 5V on video output if no input signal detected 5 Video cable unplugged 6 Audio cable unplugged 7 Video signal lost for signal routed as a result of a manual override action 8 CEC monitor standby command time_out Timeout in ...

Страница 41: ...utput HPD status COMMAND DISPLAY out_index CR FEEDBACK nn DISPLAY out_index status CR LF out_index Number that indicates the specific output 1 4 status HPD status according to signal validation 0 Signal or sink is not valid 1 Signal or sink is valid 2 Sink and EDID is valid Get the output HPD status of Output 1 DISPLAY 1 CR ETH PORT Set Ethernet port protocol If the port number you enter is alread...

Страница 42: ...t the HDCP signal status of the sink device connected to the specified output io_mode 0 get the HDCP signal status of the source device connected to the specified input COMMAND HDCP STAT io_mode in_index CR FEEDBACK nn HDCP STAT io_mode in_index status CR LF io_mode Input Output 0 Input 1 Output in_index Number that indicates the specific input 1 4 status Signal encryption status valid values On O...

Страница 43: ...ustment attempts LDEDID 0 0x1 2340 0 CR Write the EDID data from an external application to HDMI In 1 and PC In inputs with adjustment attempts LDEDID 0 0x5 2340 1 CR LOAD Load file to device COMMAND LOAD file_name size CR FEEDBACK Data sending negotiation Device 01 LOAD file_name size ready CR LF End User Device Send file in Protocol Packets Device 01 LOAD file_name size ok CR LF file_name Name o...

Страница 44: ...HCP netw_id dhcp_state CR LF netw_id Network ID the device network interface if there are more than one Counting is 0 based meaning the control port is 0 additional ports are 1 2 3 dhcp_state 1 Try to use DHCP If unavailable use the IP address set by the factory or the net ip command Enable DHCP mode for port 1 if available NET DHCP 1 1 CR NET DHCP Get DHCP mode For Backward compatibility the id p...

Страница 45: ... are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL COMMAND PRST STO preset CR FEEDBACK nn PRST STO preset CR LF preset Preset number Store preset 1 PRST STO 1 CR RESET Reset device To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command If the port was locked disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port COMMA...

Страница 46: ...ex Number that indicates the specific output 1 4 flag Video Mute 0 Video enabled 1 Video disabled 2 Blank picture Disable the video output on OUT 2 VMUTE 2 0 CR VMUTE Get video on output status Video mute parameter 2 blank picture is not supported COMMAND VMUTE out_index CR FEEDBACK nn VMUTE out_index flag CR LF out_index Number that indicates the specific output 1 4 flag Video Mute 0 Video enable...

Страница 47: ...ugh space for data firmware FPGA ERR_FS_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE 11 Not enough space file system ERR_FS_FILE_NOT_EXISTS 12 File does not exist ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_CREATED 13 File can tbe created ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_OPEN 14 File can topen ERR_FEATURE_NOT_SUPPORTED 15 Feature is not supported ERR_RESERVED_2 16 Reserved ERR_RESERVED_3 17 Reserved ERR_RESERVED_4 18 Reserved ERR_RESERVED_5 19 Reserved ERR_RESERVED_6...

Страница 48: ...other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insuranceand shipping charges prepaid by you I f this productis returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kr...

Страница 49: ... Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback D R A F T ...

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