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Kramer VP-440H2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VP-440H2
4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300644 Rev 2
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-440H2 4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-300644 Rev 2 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Defining VP-440H2 4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler Installing in a Rack Connecting VP-440H2 Connecting to the VP-440H2 via RS-232 Microphone Pinout Controlling External Devices via HDBT Operating VP-440H2 Using the Front Panel Controls Using the OSD Menu...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have...

  • Page 4: Overview

    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 5: Typical Applications

     Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages The VP-440H2 is housed in a 1/2 19" 1U enclosure, enabling 2 units to be rack mounted side- by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-1 universal rack adapter. For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440H2.

  • Page 6: Defining Vp-440H2 4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining VP-440H2 4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler This section defines VP-440H2. Figure 1: VP-440H2 4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Feature Function 48 V () Slide Switch Slide up (48V) to select a condenser type microphone; slide down to select a dynamic type microphone (we recommend that you slide down if a microphone is not connected to the VP-440H2).
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VP-440H2 4K Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function CONTROL (Tx, Rx, GND) Connect to the PC or the serial controller to control the device. Terminal Block Connectors HDBT IN RS-232 Connect to an RS-232 controller to control peripheral devices that are connected...

  • Page 8: Installing In A Rack

     If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-440H2.

  • Page 9: Connecting Vp-440H2

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting VP-440H2 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-440H2. After connecting your VP-440H2, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-440H2 Rear Panel...

  • Page 10: Connecting To The Vp-440H2 Via Rs-232

    Figure 3) to the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack 5. Connect a laptop to the Ethernet RJ-45 connector 6. Connect an RS-232 controller (for example, Kramer RC-74DL) to the HDBT IN HDBT OUT terminal block connectors. 7. Connect the 48V power supply to the 48V DC power terminal block 8.

  • Page 11: Controlling External Devices Via Hdbt

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Controlling External Devices via HDBT Figure 6: Controlling External Devices via HDBT VP-440H2 – Connecting VP-440H2...

  • Page 12: Operating Vp-440H2

    We recommend keeping the switch down if a microphone is not connected to the VP-440H2. Setting the Resolution to XGA/1080p To set the resolution from the front panel: ...

  • Page 13: Using The Osd Menu

    Set these parameters for the HDMI and HDBT SHARPNESS (HDMI/HDBT) inputs only. NR (NOISE REDUCTION) Picture PHASE CLOCK FINETUNE (PC) Set these parameters for the PC input only. H_POSITION V_POSITION COLOR Set the color levels. GREEN BLUE VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 14 RELEASE TIME Hold Time period. MIC VOLUME Set the microphone input volume. HDBT HDMI1 INPUT VOLUME Set the volume for each video input. HDMI2 HDMI3 MUTE Mute the audio output. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 15 Enable/disable HDCP for each of the outputs. OUTPUT HDBT OUT This feature shuts down VP-440H2 when there are no active inputs. Select one of the following: OFF – disable the AUTO SYNC OFF feature FAST – shuts down after about 10 seconds SLOW –...
  • Page 16 Power cycles the unit. 4K In to 4K Out Bypassing VP-440H2 can upscale to any resolution (up to 4K), or downscale (from up to 4K) to any resolution. Although the VP-440H2 enables “cross-scaling” (that is, scaling the output to the same resolution as the input), this may result in picture quality deterioration –...

  • Page 17: Operating Via Ethernet

    17) Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-440H2 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 VP-440H2 with the factory configured default IP address.
  • Page 18 The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears. Figure 9: 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 VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...

  • Page 19: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    7. Click OK. 8. Click Close. Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-440H2 the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 20: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    Configuring HDCP per Input/Output on page  Managing EDID on page  Adjusting Audio Input Settings on page  Adjusting Microphone Settings on page  Configuring Automatic Switching Settings on page  Defining Freeze Button on page VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 21 Kramer Electronics Ltd. To browse the VP-440H2 Web pages: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Type the IP number of the device in the address bar of your browser. For example, the default IP number: The Controller application page appears.
  • Page 22 To toggle between standby mode and normal operation:  Click the power icon on the right-hand side of the web pages header. When in standby mode, the icon appears dim: Figure 12: The VP-440H2 Standby Mode VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...

  • Page 23: Configuring Video Input Settings

    4. Click ON/OFF to enable/disable the HDCP decryption on the selected input. If HDCP is disabled on an input, an HDCP encrypted source will not pass through the unit. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 24 1. Click Input Select on the left side of the web page (Figure 11). The Input Select page appears (Figure 13). 2. Use the slider controls in the Volume area of the web page. 3. Click to mute the output. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...

  • Page 25: Configuring Network Settings

    Figure 16: Device Settings Page – Setting Change Confirmation 3. Click OK to confirm the change. The current web page session is disconnected. To access the web pages, reload with the new setting. 4. Click Soft Factory Reset to restart the unit. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...

  • Page 26: Upgrading The Firmware

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the VP-440H2 firmware: 1. Click Device Settings on the left side of the web page (Figure 11). The Device Settings page appears (Figure 15). 2. Under Firmware Update, click Choose File. A file browser appears.
  • Page 27 Native HDBT – sets the output resolution to match the native resolution of the device connected to HDBT OUT.  Native HDMI – sets the output resolution to match the native resolution of the device connected to HDMI OUT. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 28  Phase  Clock  H-Position – horizontal position of the video on the display screen  V-Position – vertical position of the video on the display screen VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 29 Output – signal is always sent with HDCP encryption when the output supports it, even if the input does not include encryption 3. In the On Input area, click ON or OFF for each of the four inputs to turn on or off the HDCP encryption for that input. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 30 2. Under Read from, click the required EDID source or click Browse to use an EDID configuration File. 3. Under Copy to, click the inputs to copy the selected EDID to. The Copy button is enabled. 4. Click Copy. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 31 To adjust audio input settings: 1. Click Audio on the left side of the web page (Figure 11). The Audio page appears. Figure 24: Audio Page 2. For Delay, select a time value in milliseconds. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 32 Mic only – Microphone audio overrides the main output audio  Off – Microphone is disabled 3. When Talkover mode is selected, use the slider controls or enter a number in the fields to adjust the microphone settings. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...
  • Page 33 To define the PANEL LOCK button: 1. Click Advanced on the left side of the web page (Figure 11). The Advanced page appears (Figure 25). 2. For Lock Mode, select All, Menu Only, All & Save, or Menu Only & Save. VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...

  • Page 34: The About Page

    2. For Mutes when video freeze, select one of the following:  Freeze Only  Freeze + Mute  Mute Only The About Page The VP-440H2 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 26: The About Page VP-440H2 – Operating VP-440H2...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    40.50cm x 29.70cm x 9.00cm (15.94" x 11.69" x 3.54") Net Weight 1.5kg (3.3lbs) approx Shipping Weight 2.6kg (5.7lbs) approx Accessories Included Power supply (48V) RK–1 rack adapter Optional Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VP-440H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 36: Input Resolutions

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Input Resolutions Resolution/Refresh Rate HDMI HDBT 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p@50/60Hz 1080i@50/60Hz 1080p@24/25/30/50/60Hz 640x480@60/67/72/75/85Hz Yes 800x600@56/60/72/75Hz 1024x768@60/70/75Hz 1280x1024@60/75Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1280x768@60Hz 1280x800@60Hz 1280x960@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz 1400x1050@60Hz 1600x900RB@60Hz 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1200RB@60Hz 4K@24/25/30Hz 4K(4:2:0)@50/60Hz 4K(4:4:4)@50/60Hz VP-440H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 37: Output Resolutions

    Example (Route the video from HDMI IN 3 to HDMI OUT): ROUTE 1,1,2<CR> Ethernet IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: 192.168.0.1 TCP Port #: 5000 Maximum TCP Ports: Full Factory Reset Go to : Factory > Reset-> press Enter to confirm VP-440H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 38: 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 VP-440H2. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 39: Understanding Protocol 3000

    A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:  CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) ...
  • Page 40 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…| Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…  Device Message Format: Start Address Body Delimiter (optional) Device_id@ CR LF Message  Device Long Response – Echoing command: Start Address Body Delimiter (optional) Device_id@ CR LF Command SP [Param1,Param2 …] result VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 41: Protocol 3000 Commands

    Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking #␍ Get: Response ~nn@␠OK␍␊ Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number. Used to identify the availability of the device. K-Config Example “#”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 42 Response Triggers 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 VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 43 #MODEL?␍ Response ~nn@MODEL␠model_name␍␊ Parameters model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Response Triggers Notes This command identifies equipment connected to VP-440H2 and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment. K-Config Example “#MODEL?”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example “#PROT-VER?”,0x0D RESET Functions Permission Transparency RESET Set: Administrator Public Get: Description Syntax Set: Reset device #RESET␍ Get: Response ~nn@RESET␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example “#RESET<CR>”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get firmware version Get: #VERSION?␍ number Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example “#VERSION?”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 HDMI OUT, HDBT OUT. If the connected display on HDBT OUT supports HDCP, but HDMI OUT does not, then HDCP is defined as not supported. If HDMI OUT is not connected, then HDCP is defined by HDMI OUT. K-Config Example Disable HDCP mode on HDMI IN 2: “#HDCP-MOD 2,0”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 47: Communication Commands

    DHCP. If unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command) Response Triggers Notes Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks. K-Config Example Enable DHCP mode, if available: “#NET-DHCP 1”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 Get IP address #NET-IP?␍ Response ~nn@NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address – IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes Consult your network administrator for correct settings. K-Config Example Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39: “#NET-IP 192.168.001.039”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 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. Notes K-Config Example Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0: “#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 – input number: 0 (HDMI IN 1), 1 (HDMI IN 2), 2 (HDMI IN 3), 3 (HDBT IN), 4 (PC IN) Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example Route the video from HDMI IN 3 to HDMI OUT: “ROUTE 1,1,2”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 51: Video Commands

    After execution, response is sent to all com ports if VFRZ was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) Notes K-Config Example Freeze the video on the HDMI OUT output: “#VFRZ 1,1”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 Device sends as a response, the actual VIC ID of the native resolution. “Get” command with is_native=ON returns native resolution VIC ID, with is_native=OFF returns current resolution. K-Config Example Set the output resolution to 640x480: “#VID-RES 1,1,0,200”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if AUD-EMB was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) Notes K-Config Example Set the audio embedding status for HDMI IN 3 to Analog: #AUD-EMB 2,0,0”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 #MUTE␠channel,mute_mode␍ Get: Get audio mute status #MUTE?␠channel␍ Response ~nn@MUTE␠channel,mute_mode␍␊ Parameters channel – 1 (HDMI OUT) mute_mode – 0 (OFF, unmuted), 1 (ON, muted) Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example Mute the audio on the outputs: “#MUTE 1,1”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 P1 – talkover setting: 0 (Depth), 1 (Trigger), 2 (Attack time), 3 (Hold time), 4 (Release time) value – 0–100 for Depth, 0–100 (-60dB–40dB) for Trigger, 0–200 (0–2 seconds) for Attack/Hold/Release time Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example Set the mic talkover Trigger to -50dB: “MIC-TLK 0,1,31”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 #TLK?␠channel␍ Response ~nn@TLK␠channel,talkover_mode␍␊ Parameters channel – 1 (HDMI OUT) talkover_mode – 0 (off), 1 (mixer), 2 (talkover), 3 (mic only) Response Triggers Notes K-Config Example Set the talkover mode on HDMI OUT to talkover: “#TLK 1,2”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if IMAGE-PROP was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar). Notes Sets the image properties of the selected scaler K-Config Example Set the image size to Panscan: “#IMAGE-PROP 1,3”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if SCLR-AUDIO-DEL was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar). Notes Sets the audio delay for the audio output K-Config Example Set the audio delay for the outputs to 80ms: “#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY 1,5”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 P2 – 1 (initiates the auto-adjust function) Response Triggers The auto-adjust feature is implemented every time P2 is set to “Yes”. Notes Trigger the auto-adjust feature of PC input. K-Config Example Initiate the PC auto-adjust feature: “#SCLR-PCAUTO 1,1”,0x0D VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 60: Parameters

    1280x768 1360x768 1280x720 1280x800 1280x1024 1440x900 1400x1050 1680x1050 1600x1200 1920x1080 1920x1200 480p 576p 720p@50Hz 720p@60Hz 1080p@24Hz 1080p@25Hz 1080p@30Hz 1080p@50Hz 1080p@60Hz 4K@24Hz 4K@25Hz 4K@30Hz 4K@50Hz (HDMI Only) 4K@60Hz (HDMI Only) 4K@50Hz (4:2:0) 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) Native out 2 VP-440H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 What Kramer Electronics Will Do Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty: Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.
  • Page 62 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 where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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