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Kramer VS-44DT User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VS-44DT
4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher with PoE
P/N: 2900-300470 Rev 1
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher with PoE P/N: 2900-300470 Rev 1 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Defining the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VS-44DT Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Controller Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Data Source/Acceptor Connecting to the VS-44DT via Ethernet Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors Operating the VS-44DT...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your VS-44DT away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

  • Page 10: Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair

    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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview VS-44DT is a 4x4 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) HDMI/HDBaseT matrix switcher that transmits video, audio, Ethernet, RS−232 and IR signals over extended distances. The VS- 44DT accepts up to four HDMI and four IR inputs as well as Ethernet and RS−232 network and control.

  • Page 12: About Hdbaset™ Technology

    A lock button to prevent unwanted tampering with the settings  1U height that fits a standard 19” professional rack enclosure You can control the VS-44DT using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:  Built-in, embedded web pages using a standard web browser over Ethernet ...

  • Page 13: Figure 1: Vs-44Dt 4X4 Hdmi/Hdbt Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Figure 1: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR LED Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal IR Sensor IR receiver for remote control POWER LED Lights green when the device is powered on IN Buttons Press to select an input after selecting an output (from 1 to 4), see Section 6.1...

  • Page 14: Figure 2: Vs-44Dt 4X4 Hdmi/Hdbt Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Figure 2: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function IR 1 IN 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IR commands and sends them over HDBT OUT 1 OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to the first IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 1 IR 2 IN 3.5mm Mini Jack...
  • Page 15 IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an IR emitter or IR receiver for receiving the combined IR signals from all HDBT port IR transmissions Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling VS-44DT via an IR remote controller IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack...

  • Page 16: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-44DT - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Vs-44Dt

    Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher To connect the VS-44DT as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect the HDMI sources, (for example, Blu-ray players) to the HDMI IN 1 and IN 2 connectors.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Vs-44Dt To A Serial Controller

     Connect the RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin terminal block on the rear of the VS-44DT to the 9-pin D-sub connector on PC, (pin TX to pin 2, pin RX to pin 3, pin G to pin 5) Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Data...

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Vs-44Dt Via Ethernet

    5.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44DT directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover or straight cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-44DT with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 20: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window appears as shown in Figure VS-44DT - Connecting the VS-44DT...

  • Page 21: Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. VS-44DT - Connecting the VS-44DT...

  • Page 22: Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window

    5.3.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44DT to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-44DT - Connecting the VS-44DT...

  • Page 23: Wiring The Rj-45 Connectors

    This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors. Figure 7: TP PINOUT EIA /TIA 568B Wire Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown VS-44DT - Connecting the VS-44DT...

  • Page 24: Operating The Vs-44Dt

    Operating the VS-44DT When the VS-44DT is powered on, the following is displayed briefly on the LCD display: KRAMER ELECTRONICS 4X4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Following the self-test the current switching configuration is displayed, an example of which is shown below. The top row indicates the output port and the bottom row indicates which input port is switched to the output port displayed directly above it.

  • Page 25: Storing And Recalling Preset Configurations

    The current configuration is stored in preset 2. To recall preset 4: 1. Press RCL. 2. Press IN 4. The selection is displayed in the readout. 3. Press RCL. The configuration stored in preset 4 is recalled. VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT...

  • Page 26: Acquiring An Edid

    The Off button is used to disconnect one or all currently switched outputs. To disconnect one currently switched output, (for example, Output 2): 1. Press Out 2. 2. Press OFF. To disconnect all currently switched outputs: 1. Press ALL. 2. Press OFF. VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT...

  • Page 27: Resetting The Device To Factory Default Configuration

    Protocol 3000 command or by using the front panel buttons. To reset the device to the factory default configuration by sending a P3000 command: 1. Connect to the VS-44DT from a PC via the serial port using the following parameters: ...

  • Page 28: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel

    The button lights, the Locked message is displayed briefly, and the front panel buttons are locked. Pressing any button causes the Locked message to display briefly and the Lock button to flash To unlock the front panel: Press and hold the Lock button. VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Vs-44Dt

    Parameter Description Output 1 to 4: Sets the audio output source (1 to 4) Volume Set for each output (0 to 100) Mute Set to ON/OFF for each output VS-44DT - Configuring the VS-44DT...
  • Page 30 Displays the TCP/IP gateway 192.168.0.1 TCP port Set the TCP port number (0 to 65535) 5000 UDP Port Set the UDP port number (0 to 65535) 50000 MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the device VS-44DT - Configuring the VS-44DT...

  • Page 31: Selecting Dhcp

    To configure the IP network address: 1. Press the Menu button to display the menu. The menu is displayed. 2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until the Network Settings option is displayed. VS-44DT - Configuring the VS-44DT...

  • Page 32: Resetting The Vs-44Dt To Factory Default Configuration

    9. Press Enter. The change is saved. Resetting the VS-44DT to Factory Default Configuration To reset the VS-44DT to factory default parameters: 1. Press the Menu button to display the menu. The menu is displayed. 2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until the Reset to Default: option is displayed.

  • Page 33: Operating The Vs-44Dt Remotely Using The Web Pages

    Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages The VS-44DT can be operated remotely using the embedded web pages. The web pages are accessed using a web browser and an Ethernet connection. Before attempting to connect:  Perform the procedures in Section 5.3.

  • Page 34: Switching Page

    The model name, FW version and IP address appear on the lower left side of the main page. The lower part of the screen lets you save the settings and upload a saved setting. Figure 8: Switching Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Figure 9: Switching Button Details

    Indicates which input is switched to this output. 0 indicates that no input is connected Four input buttons Click to select an input Output number Indicates the output number Signal Status Indicates the signal status VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 36: Figure 10: Input Edit Window

    Change the name of the input as you want it to appear in the web page (click to save the name).  Enable/disable HDCP. Click the exit icon ( ) to exit the window. VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Figure 11: Hdbaset Output Properties Window

    Change the name of the input as you want it to appear in the web page (click to save the name).  Set the HDCP Support to follow the input or follow output. Click the exit icon ( ) to exit the window. VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 38: Device Settings Page

    Perform firmware upgrade  Reset the device to its factory default settings  Turn DHCP on and off  View and edit the current IP settings Figure 13: Device Settings Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 39: Authentication Page

    4. Wait until the device reboots automatically at the end of the procedure. Authentication Page The Authentication page enables you to:  Turn web page authentication on and off  Set the web password Figure 14: Authentication Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 40: Figure 15: Login Page

    Figure 15: Login Page If authentication is enabled, enter a valid user name (default = Admin) and password (default = Admin) and click on the arrow. VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 41: Edid Page

    The default EDID  Any HDBaseT output  Any input  An EDID stored in a file  Copy an EDID to one or more inputs Figure 16: EDID Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 42: Figure 17: Copying The Edid

    1. Select the source you want to read from (Default EDID in this example). The source details appear on the EDID page. 2. Select the input/s to which you want to copy the EDID to. Figure 17: Copying the EDID VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 43: Rs-232 Routing Page

    Figure 18: EDID Copied RS-232 Routing Page The RS-232 Routing page allows you to route RS-232 data to Out 1, Out 2, Out 3 or Out 4. Figure 19: RS-232 Routing Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 44: Audio Settings Page

    Set the volume of the audio output or mute it  Select the audio signal from one of the four HDBT outputs to be routed to the unbalanced stereo output Figure 20: Audio Settings Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 45: Switching Timeout Page

    Delay the switching upon signal loss (5V is on)  Delay the switching upon unplugging the cable  Delay 5V of when signal is lost Figure 21: Switching Timeout Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 46: About Page

    About Page The About page displays the device firmware revision and the Kramer company details. Figure 22: About Page VS-44DT - Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages...

  • Page 47: Updating The Firmware

    7. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive. 8. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-44DT. As soon as the VS-44DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete. To upgrade the I/O microcontroller firmware: 1.
  • Page 48 6. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive. 7. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-44DT. As soon as the VS-44DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is complete. VS-44DT - Updating the Firmware...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    3.3kg (7.27lbs) approx. Shipping Weight: 4.1kg (9.04lbs) approx. Included Accessories: Rack ears, 4 IR receiver cables, 4 IR emitter cables; remote control transmitter Specifications are subject to change without notice, go to our web site at www.kramerav.com VS-44DT - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 50: Default Ip Parameters

    Menu-> RESET TO DEFAULT-> Change the option to YES and press Enter (to complete the reset process you need to turn the power off and then on again). Web Page: Go to the Device Settings page and click FACTORY RESET Protocol 3000: #factory<cr> command VS-44DT - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 51: Protocol 3000

    Protocol 3000 The VS-44DT can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VS-44DT. For example, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDMI out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows: ...

  • Page 52: Understanding Protocol 3000

    You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VS-44DT. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 53: Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

    A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. 11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:  CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)  LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) ...

  • Page 54: Protocol 3000 Commands

    System Commands (see Section 11.4.1)  Video Commands (see Section 11.4.2)  EDID Handling Commands (see Section 11.4.3)  Audio Commands (see Section 11.4.4)  Switching Commands (see Section 11.4.5)  Communication Commands (see Section 11.4.6) VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 55: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    Set machine number 11.4.1.1 Functions Permission Transparency Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking Get: Response ~nn@ CR LF Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number K-Config Example “#”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 ~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect. K-Config Example “#FACTORY”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Notes This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests K-Config Example “#MODEL?”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 VERSION Functions Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: #VERSION?CR Get: Get firmware version number Response ~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF Parameters firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version K-Config Example “#VERSION?”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 After every change in output HPD status from Off to On (1) After every change in output HPD status form Off to On and all parameters (new EDID, etc.) are stable and valid (2) K-Config Example Get the output HPD status of HDMI Out: “#DISPLAY? 1”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 End User Public Description Syntax #PRST-RCLSPpresetCR Set: Recall saved preset list Get: Response SPpresetCR LF ~nn@PRST-RCL Parameters preset – input number: IN 1=1, IN 2=2, IN 3=3, IN 4=4 K-Config Example Recall preset 1: “#PRST-RCL 1”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 Lock front panel #LOCK-FP? Get: Get front panel lock state Response SPlock_modeSPOKCR LF ~nn@LOCK-FP Parameters lock_mode – unlock the front panel buttons (Off)= , lock the front panel buttons (On)= K-Config Example Unlock front panel: “#LOCK-FP 0”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 62: Video Commands

    – disable video on output=0, enable video on output=1 Notes The timeout must not exceed 60000 seconds. The timeout for video and audio signal loss events must not be less than 5 seconds. K-Config Example Enable video on OUT 1: “#VMUTE 1,1”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 11.4.3 EDID Handling Commands Additional EDID data functions can be performed via the VS-44DT web pages or a compatible EDID management application, such as Kramer EDID Designer (see www.kramerav.com/product/EDID%20Designer). Command Description CPEDID Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM 11.4.3.1...
  • Page 64 Get simple audio volume Response SPP1,P2CR LF ~nn@VOLUME Parameters P1 – Out channel: OUT 1= , OUT 2= , OUT 3= , OUT 4= P2 – Volume: K-Config Example Set the OUT 2 audio volume to 50: “#VOLUME 2,50”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 65: Switching Commands

    Audio: OUT 1=1, OUT 2=2, OUT 3=3, OUT 4=4 Data: OUT 1=1, OUT 2=2, OUT 3=3, OUT 4=4 Notes This command replaces all other routing commands. K-Config Example Route the video from IN 2 to all the outputs: “#ROUTE 1,*,2”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 66: Communication Commands

    If the port number you enter is already in use, an error is returned The port number must be within the following range: 0-(2^16-1) K-Config Example Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457: “#ETH-PORT 0,12457”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 67 A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings. K-Config Example Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1: “#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 68 Functions Permission Transparency Set: NET-MAC? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: #NET-MAC?CR Get: Get MAC address Response ~nn@NET-MACSPmac_addressCR LF Parameters mac_address – unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit K-Config Example “#NET-MAC?”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 69 ~nn@NET-MASKSPnet_maskCR LF Parameters net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network Consult your network administrator for correct settings K-Config Example Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0: “#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D VS-44DT - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 71: Safety Warning

    SAFETY WARNING 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 to find updates to this user manual. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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