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Kramer VS-411UHD User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VS-411UHD
UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher
P/N: 2900-300537 Rev 1
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-411UHD UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher P/N: 2900-300537 Rev 1 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview Defining the VS-411UHD UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher Connecting the VS-411UHD Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-411UHD via RS-232 Setting the DIP-Switches Operating the VS-411UHD Switching – Manual and Auto Setting the Switching Speed...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-411UHD UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications: •...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    (where appropriate). Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • For optimum range and performance, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-411UHD • Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils •...

  • Page 9: Recycling Kramer Products

    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 10: Overview

    Overview The VS-411UHD is an automatic switcher for HDMI (up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)) and analog audio signals. The unit automatically switches one of four HDMI inputs to a predefined or the last connected input whenever the currently active video signal is interrupted or whenever a higher-priority video signal is detected.

  • Page 11: Defining The Vs-411Uhd Uhd 4X1 Auto Switcher

    Support for Protocol 3000, EDID Designer, K-Upload via RS-232 • Varied control options – front panel buttons, contact closure, IR, RS-232 Protocol 3000 Defining the VS-411UHD UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher This section defines the VS-411UHD. Figure 1: VS-411UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher VS-411UHD - Overview...
  • Page 12 Connect to the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4). 17 OUTPUT HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor. 18 INPUT SELECT Terminal Block Connects to contact closure switches, see Section 6.2. 19 RS-232 Terminal Block Connect to the PC or the Remote Controller. Connector VS-411UHD - Overview...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Vs-411Uhd

    You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required. To connect the VS-411UHD as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a laptop) to the INPUT 1 HDMI connector and connect an analog audio source (for example, an audio player) to the INPUT 1 3.5 mini-jack connector.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Serial Controller To The Vs-411Uhd Via Rs-232

    Figure 2: Connecting the VS-411UHD UHD 4x1 Auto Switcher Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-411UHD via RS-232 The VS-411UHD operates at two baud rates – 9600 (default) and 115,200 (see all communication parameters in Section 9.1). To connect a serial controller to the VS-411UHD: •...

  • Page 15: Setting The Dip-Switches

    Setting the DIP-Switches The DIP-switches dictate the behavior of the VS-411UHD. All DIP-switches are off by default. 4.2.1 Mode/Preset DIP-Switches Function Off (Up) On (Down) Audio EDID Pass audio EDID of sink. Limit to 2-CH LPCM (effective only after DIP 3 is set to on (down)).

  • Page 16: Operating The Vs-411Uhd

    10.3. 5.1.1 The Manual Switching Mode In the manual mode, the VS-411UHD acts as a regular switcher, switching the input video and audio signals to the output via the four front panel INPUT buttons. To select the Manual switch mode: 1.

  • Page 17: Setting The Switching Speed

    (10 seconds, default) and then switches back to auto mode. Manual override selection is not stored in non-volatile memory. Setting the Switching Speed The VS-411UHD supports setting normal and fast (default) switching speeds. To set switching speed modes: 1. Disconnect device power.

  • Page 18: Muting The Output

    Copying the EDID The EDID is a data structure transmitted by the display that enables the VS-411UHD to recognize the display connected to the output. The VS-411UHD acquires and stores the EDID to make reconnection to the display effortless. When the device is first powered on, it has default EDID loaded. The device automatically reads and saves the first read EDID.

  • Page 19: Setting Audio Output

    5.7.1 Embedding Audio in HDMI The VS-411UHD can output audio to the HDMI Out port from the original HDMI input or the Analog unbalanced 3.5mm audio input, by embedding it in the HDMI input signal. The VS-411UHD enables setting the audio output separately for each...

  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    USB can work as a port for virtual com (VCOM). Verify that the USB port on the PC that connects to the VS-411UHD is configured as a VCOM port. You may need to install a driver to do this. Use a tool such as Hercules or K-Config to use Protocol 3000 over USB.

  • Page 21: Controlling The Vs-411Uhd

    Section 6.3) • RS-232 port (see Section 6.4) Using the Front Panel Buttons The VS-411UHD includes the following front panel buttons: • The AUTO/MAN. button, toggling between the Auto and the manual mode (see Section 5.1) • The LAST/PRIO. button, toggling between set priorities or last connected...

  • Page 22: Switching Via The Terminal Block Connector

    INPUT SELECT button. Note that unless the connection is permanent, the VS-411UHD reverts to an automatic switcher when the connection is removed. DO NOT Connect more than one pin to the Ground pin at the same time.

  • Page 23: Using The Rc-Ir3 Remote Control Transmitter With The Vs-411Uhd

    When receiving information, the LED flashes Connecting to the VS-411UHD via RS-232 Connect the RS-232 Terminal block connector on the product to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC/controlled device to control the VS-411UHD, as shown in Figure Connect this pin on the...

  • Page 24: Performing A Factory Reset

    1. Disconnect device power. 2. Press and hold INPUT 1 while reconnecting device power. All indicators flash while resetting to the factory default parameters. 3. When all the lights turn off the reset is complete. VS-411UHD - Controlling the VS-411UHD...

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    31.5cm x 21.2cm x 7.2cm (12.4" x 8.4" x 2.8") W, D, H SHIPPING WEIGHT: 1.49kg (3.28lbs) approx. INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Power adapter, IR remote control OPTIONS: RK-1 19” rack adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VS-411UHD - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 26: Supported Resolutions

    1680 x 1050p 60Hz 1360 x 768p 60Hz 1366 x 768 60Hz; 50Hz 1400 x 1050p 60Hz 720 x 480i (available on quantum 780B) 30Hz 3840 x 2160 30Hz; 25Hz; 24Hz; 60Hz 4:2:0 4096 x 2160 24Hz VS-411UHD - Supported Resolutions...

  • Page 27: Default Settings

    Default Settings The VS-411UHD has the following default settings for communication, first power on and EDID. Default Communication Settings RS-232 Protocol 3000 (Default) Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity None Command Format ASCII First Power On Default Settings...

  • Page 28: Default Edid

    1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1680 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD VS-411UHD - Default Settings...
  • Page 29 IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 25/07/2016 Software revision..2.70.0.989 Data source....Real-time 0x0071 Operating system..6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,ED,03,01,00,00,00,14,19,01,03,80,34,20,78,E2,B3,25,AC,51,30,B4,26, 10,50,54,FF,FF,80,81,8F,81,99,A9,40,61,59,45,59,31,59,71,4A,81,40,01,1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28, 55,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FF,00,32,39,35,2D,38,38,33,34,35,30,31,30,30,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,34,31,31,55,48,44,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,41, 02,03,1B,C1,23,09,07,07,48,10,05,84,03,02,07,16,01,65,03,0C,00,10,00,83,01,00,00,02,3A,80,18,71, 38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,01,1D,80,18,71,1C,16,20,58,2C,25,00,07,44,21,00,00,9E,01, 1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28,55,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,8C,0A,D0,8A,20,E0,2D,10,10,3E,96,00,07,44,21, 00,00,18,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,77 VS-411UHD - Default Settings...

  • Page 30: Protocol 3000

    The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VS-411UHD. 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 31: Understanding Protocol 3000

    You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial port on the VS-411UHD. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).
  • Page 32 Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 33: Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

    10.2 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) • SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) •...

  • Page 34: Protocol 3000 Commands

    Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking Get: Response ~nn@ CR LF Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device K-Config Example “#”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 35 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 Reset the device to its factory default configuration: “#FACTORY”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 36 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 Get device model: “#MODEL?”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 37 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. K-Config Example Reset the device: “#RESET”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 38 End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get version number #VERSION?CR Response ~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF Parameters firmware_version – format: XX.XX.XX.XXXX where the digits group are: major, minor, build, revision K-Config Example Get the firmware version number: “#VERSION?”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 39: System Commands

    Set HDCP working mode on device input: HDCP supported – HDCP ON [default] HDCP not supported – HDCP OFF HDCP support changes following detected sink – MIRROR OUTPUT K-Config Example Set HDCP mode on HDMI 1 on: “#HDCP-MOD 1,1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 40 Get: End User System Description Syntax Set: Lock front panel #LOCK-FPSPP1CR Get: Get front panel lock state #LOCK-FP?CR Response ~nn@LOCK-FPSPP1SPOKCR LF Parameters P1 – 0 (No) 1 (Yes) K-Config Example Lock the front panel: “#LOCK-FP 1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 41 - 0 (No), 1 (Odd), 2 (Even), 3 (Mark), 4 (Space) stop_bit - 1,2 serial1_type - 232 Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example Set the RS-232 terminal block to 115200 baud rate,8 data bits, no parity,1 stop bit: “#UART 1,115200,8,N,1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 42: Switching Commands

    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) Notes K-Config Example Get the output HPD status of HDMI Out: “#DISPLAY? 1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 43 After execution, a response is sent to all comm ports if MTX-MODE was set by any other external control device (button press, WEB, device menu and similar) Notes Not recommended for new devices K-Config Example Set the auto switch mode of HDMI Out to last connected input: “#MTX-MODE 1,2”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 – 1 (HDMI Out), * (all outputs) Response Triggers Notes The GET command identifies input switching on Step-in clients New Step-in modules support the ROUTE command K-Config Example Set the video switch state of HDMI Out to HDMI INPUT 1: “#VID 1>1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 Notes K-Config Example Copy the EDID data from the HDMI Out output (EDID source) to the Input 1 HDMI: “#CPEDID 1,1,0,0x1”,0x0D Copy the EDID data from the default EDID source to Input 2 HDMI: “#CPEDID 2,1,0,0x2”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 For Get, size=0 means EDID is not supported For old devices that do not support this command, ~nn@ERR 002␍␊ is received K-Config Example Set the EDID data (size x) from the HDMI Out 1: “#GEDID 1,1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 47 ~nn@LDEDID␠ERR01␍␊ and returns to the regular protocol mode. If the unit received data that is not a correct packet, it sends the corresponding error and returns to the regular protocol mode. K-Config Example Write EDID to input1: “#LDEDID 0,0x01,256,1”,0x0D VS-411UHD - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 49: 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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