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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher P/N: 2900-000556 Rev 5... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Entering Commands Bidirectional Definition Command Forms Command Chaining Maximum String Length Backward Support 8.10 Commands Figures Figure 1: VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Figure 3: Connecting the REMOTE Input Select Connector VS-21HDCP-IR – Contents... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high- performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) ... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/. -
Page 7: Overview
Overview The high quality Kramer VS-21HDCP-IR is an HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible 2x1 DVI Switcher that accepts two DVI inputs— letting you select either DVI input using a pushbutton located on the front panel— and routes the selected DVI input signal to the DVI output. -
Page 8: Figure 1: Vs-21Hdcp-Ir 2X1 Dvi Switcher
Figure 1: VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Feature Function INPUT 1 DVI Connector Connect to the DVI source 1 INPUT 2 DVI Connector Connect to the DVI source 2 OUTPUT DVI Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connects to the PC or Serial Controller... -
Page 9: Connecting The Vs-21Hdcp-Ir
VS-21HDCP-IR. After connecting your VS-21HDCP-IR, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-21HDCP-IR as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect up to two DVI sources to the INPUT connectors, as follows: ... -
Page 10: Controlling The Vs-21Hdcp-Ir Via Rs-232
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Controlling via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-21HDCP-IR via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To connect to the VS-21HDCP-IR via RS-232: ... -
Page 11: Using The Remote Control Transmitter
Controlling via the Remote Control Transmitter You can use the remote control transmitter to switch INPUT 1 or 2 to the output. Before doing so, set it to work with the VS-21HDCP-IR by assigning a GROUP number. The setup parameters for the remote control transmitter are as follows: router number = 1 (default);... -
Page 12: Acquiring An Edid
Acquiring an EDID Initially, the VS-21HDCP-IR operates with the factory default EDID. This lets you connect the power before connecting one of the acceptors or the source. You can acquire the EDID from the output to one of the two inputs, or set the acquired EDID and the default EDID to both inputs. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
1. Disconnect the power. 2. Press and hold the SELECT button while connecting the power. The red IR LED flashes. 3. Release the SELECT button. Use this method to switch between Protocol 3000 and Protocol 2000. VS-21HDCP-IR - Technical Specifications... -
Page 14: Protocol 2000
The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Note: Compatibility with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 does not mean that a machine uses all of the commands below. Each machine uses a sub-set of Protocol 2000, according to its needs. -
Page 15: Instruction Codes
For example, instruction 1 (SWITCH VIDEO) causes all units (including audio, data, etc.) to switch. Similarly, if a machine is in FOLLOW mode, it performs any video instruction. VS-21HDCP-IR - Protocol 2000... -
Page 16: Protocol 3000 Syntax
Protocol 3000 Syntax With Kramer Protocol 3000 you can control the VS-21HDCP-IR from any standard ® terminal software (for example, the Windows HyperTerminal Application). This RS-232/RS-485 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115,200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. -
Page 17: Command Terms
'?' follows some commands to define a query request. All outputs sign '*' defines all outputs. Message closing character CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) CRLF – For machine messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) VS-21HDCP-IR - Protocol 3000 Syntax... -
Page 18: Entering Commands
HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter CR , press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser). -
Page 19: Maximum String Length
Command ran successfully, no error. COMMAND PARAMETERS OK Protocol Errors: Syntax error ERR001 Command not available for this device ERR002 Parameter is out of range ERR003 Unauthorized access (command run without the ERR004 matching login). VS-21HDCP-IR - Protocol 3000 Syntax... - Page 21 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. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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