Kramer VS-21HDCP-IR User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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VS-21HDCP-IR
2x1 DVI Switcher

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Summary of Contents for Kramer VS-21HDCP-IR

  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview About HDCP Defining EDID Recommendations for Best Performance Your VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Connecting a VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Controlling the VS-21HDCP-IR via RS-232 Using the Remote Control Transmitter Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector Acquiring EDID Technical Specifications...
  • Page 3 Figure 3: Connecting the REMOTE Input Select Connector Tables Table 1: VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Features Table 2: Technical Specifications of the VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Table 3: Default Communication Parameters Table 4: Protocol Definitions Table 5: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 5 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 6: Overview

    ) is a data-structure, provided by a display, to describe its capabilities to the source. The EDID enables the VS-21HDCP-IR to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
  • Page 7: Recommendations For Best Performance

    (often associated with low quality cables) • Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and positioning your VS-21HDCP-IR away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher Figure 1...
  • Page 8: Connecting A Vs-21Hdcp-Ir 2X1 Dvi Switcher

    1 No Null-modem adapter/Connector is required 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-21HDCP-IR. After connecting your VS-21HDCP-IR, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 Alternatively you can press key 1 or 2 on the remote transmitter, once setup (see Section 5.2), or use the contact closure...
  • Page 9: Controlling The Vs-21Hdcp-Ir Via Rs-232

    Figure 2: Connecting a VS-21HDCP-IR 2x1 DVI Switcher 5.1 Controlling the VS-21HDCP-IR 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 10: Using 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. To assign the GROUP number on the remote control transmitter, do the following: 1.
  • Page 11: Acquiring Edid

    OPTIONS: Kramer DVI cables 1 The VS-21HDCP-IR reads the EDID, which is stored in the non-volatile memory 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 3 On a DVI-I connector. Note that only the digital signal (DVI-D) is available on the DVI connector...
  • Page 12: Default Communication Parameters

    3. Release the SELECT button. In the same way you can switch from protocol 3000 back to protocol 2000. 1 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 2 You can download our user-friendly “Software for Calculating Hex Codes for Protocol 2000” from the technical support section on our Web site at: http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • Page 13: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 9.2 Kramer Protocol 2000 This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Table 4: Protocol Definitions DESTI-...
  • Page 14: Protocol 3000 Syntax

    1 (SWITCH VIDEO) will cause all units (including audio, data, etc.) to switch. Similarly, if a machine is in “FOLLOW” mode, it will perform any “video” instruction. 9.3 Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 lets you control the VS-21HDCP-IR from any ® standard terminal software (for example, the Windows HyperTerminal Application).
  • Page 15: Device Long Response

    – For machine messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII CRLF Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 16: Entering Commands

    You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, and so on. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter , press the Enter key.
  • Page 17: Basic Routing Commands

    Syntax 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). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 18 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
  • Page 19 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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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