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VS-44UHD
4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300889 Rev 1
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-44UHD 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300889 Rev 1 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Controlling your VS-44UHD Defining the VS-44UHD 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VS-44UHD Connecting to VS-44UHD via RS-232 Connecting VS-44UHD via the ETHERNET Port Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...

  • 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...

  • 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

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. • Kramer protocol 3000 support. • Firmware upgrade via mini USB, Ethernet or the RS-232 port. • Control Options – RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller, Ethernet port via LAN and embedded web pages.

  • Page 6: Defining The Vs-44Uhd 4X4 Uhd Matrix Switcher

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining the VS-44UHD 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher This section defines the VS-44UHD. Figure 1: VS-44UHD 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function The behavior of the front panel buttons and the 7-segment display changes along with the operation modes.
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VS-44UHD 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function INPUT HDMI Connectors Connect to HDMI sources (from 1 to 4). OUTPUT HDMI Connectors Connect to HDMI acceptors (from 1 to 4). PROG Mini USB Port Use for firmware upgrade or communication (connecting to a PC or a serial controller).

  • Page 8: Installing In A Rack

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting VS-44UHD. Before installing in a rack, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). •...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Vs-44Uhd

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VS-44UHD Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-44UHD. After connecting your VS-44UHD, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Although this connecting example shows only several inputs and outputs that are connected, you can connect all the inputs and outputs simultaneously.

  • Page 10: Connecting To Vs-44Uhd Via Rs-232

    • RX pin to Pin 3. • GND pin to Pin 5. Figure 4: RS-232 Connection Connecting VS-44UHD via the ETHERNET Port You can connect to the VS-44UHD via Ethernet using either of the following methods: • Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a on page 8).
  • Page 11 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 6 Figure Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VS-44UHD – Connecting the VS-44UHD...
  • Page 12 To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC. Use your PC provide initial configuration of the settings (see Connecting VS-44UHD via the ETHERNET Port on page 8).

  • Page 13: Operating Vs-44Uhd Via Front Panel Buttons

    Switching the Video and the Audio Signal Simultaneously on page 13. • Muting/Unmuting an Output on page 14. • Routing a Pattern to the Output on page 14. • Operating in ARC Mode on page 16. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 14 To switch an HDMI audio input to the HDMI outputs: 1. Press D-AUDIO The button illuminates (HDMI audio input to HDMI output mode) and the 7-segment display shows the current IN-OUT digital audio status. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 15 3. Press an IN (PATTERN) button (1 to 4). The selected audio input is switched to the selected output (or to all the outputs if ALL was pressed instead) and the 7-segment display shows the current status. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 16 3 and IN 4 for pattern 4. • When MUTE/PATTERN flashes, press IN1 for pattern 5, IN 2 for pattern 6, IN 3 for pattern 7 and IN 4 for pattern 8. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 17 7-segment display LEDs flash. 3. Press an input button to select a pattern (see Figure The 7-segment display shows the new pattern status. Press VIDEO, D-AUDIO or ARC to exit pattern mode. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 18 A digit (from 1 to 4) under an output number indicates that that out ARC port is routed to that input. • “0” under an output number indicates that the audio output is muted. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 19: Storing And Recalling A Setup

    EDID, the ARC/audio mode, and the switch mode and speed. In Store-Recall mode, OUT 1 corresponds to setup 1, IN 1 corresponds to setup 5, and so on. Figure 10: VS-44UHD 4x4 UHD Matrix Switcher Front Panel VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 20: Setting The Switching Mode

    3. Press IN 1, IN 2 or IN 3. 4. Press LOCK to save the settings to that output and exit Switching mode. Press LOCK within 15 seconds to apply settings. Otherwise, action times out. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 21: Setting The Switching Speed

    2. Press one or more input buttons to change their status. The LOCK button flashes. 3. Press LOCK to save changes and exit the HDCP mode. Press LOCK within 15 seconds to apply settings. Otherwise, action times out. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 22: Copying The Edid

    4. Press EDID. Wait for about 5 seconds for the device to copy the default EDID to the selected inputs. Press EDID within 15 seconds to apply settings. Otherwise, action times out. VS-44UHD – Operating VS-44UHD via Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 23: Firmware Upgrade

    The Ethernet, using embedded web pages. • By USB or RS-232 using Kramer K-UPLOAD tool. The latest firmware version and the latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-44UHD. VS-44UHD – Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 24: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    36. • Setting Switching Modes on page 38. • Setting Step-In Devices on page 39. • Managing the EDID on page 41. • Viewing the About Us Page on page 45. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 25 3. Enter the User Name and Password (Admin, empty string, by-default) and click OK. The Switching page appears: Figure 12: Switching Page with Navigation List on Left 4. Click the desired web page or click the arrow to hide the navigation list. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 26: Switching And Setting The Ports

    1. In the Navigation pane, click Switching. The Switching page appears. 2. Click the AFV tab. The adjustment sequence presented here is only an example. You can adjust the output settings in any other order. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 27 AFV status cannot be altered. Setting the AFV mode icons to AFV or Breakaway modes reflects the next switching step and not the current status. Output settings are adjusted. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 28 5. Set HDCP ON or OFF. 6. Click ARC to set input to ARC mode or click Step-in to set input to Step-in mode (default) when switching ARC to an input (see page 30). VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 29 Switching an Input to an Output To switch an input to an output: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Switching. The Switching page appears. 2. Click the AFV tab. Figure 19: Switching Page – AFV Tab VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 30 Figure 20: Switching Page – Switching a Pattern to an Output 4. Select an output button or check the Outputs box. 5. Select a pattern. The selected pattern is switched to the selected output. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 31 Click HDMI button D2 (under the Audio Outputs column, which shows the current input switched to that output). The selected button turns purple. Figure 22: Switching Page – Switching Audio Signals, Selecting an Output VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 32 For example, Output 1 and 3 are checked, therefore ARC-enabled so they can be switched as ARC signals. Figure 24: Switching Page – Outputs 1 and 3 ARC-Enabled 4. Select AFV tab. 5. Select an input button, for example, Input 1. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 33 1 or output 3 to set them as an ARC to input 1. Figure 26: Switching Page – Routing Output 3 ARC to Input 1 8. Click Back. Output 3 ARC is routed to input 1. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 34: Changing Device Settings And Upgrading The Firmware

    After changing the subnet mask you need to turn the VS-44UHD power off and then on again. • If DHCP is checked, you need to reload the web page with the new IP address. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Managing Web Page Security

    To define access to the web pages In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears displaying the current status (password protected or free access). Figure 29: Authentication Page – Security ON (by-default) VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 36 Figure 31: Authentication Page – Deactivating the Security 3. Enter the current password and click confirm. A confirmation message appears: 4. Click OK. The web page reloads. The web pages are no longer password protected. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 37 3. Click confirm. A confirmation message appears. 4. Click OK. The page refreshes. 5. If required, change the password. Figure 34: Authentication Page – Changing the Password 6. Click A confirmation message appears. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 38: Setting The Timeout

    Always set the timeout period (5V cut-off) delay to be longer than the Video signal loss timer delay. To set the timeout: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Timeout Settings. The Timeout Settings page appears. Figure 36: Timeout Settings Page 2. Set the delay time for each output. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 39 If the video is lost when in the auto switching mode (Priority or Last connected) you can set the time the device waits before it switches to the next source. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 40: Setting Switching Modes

    In the Priority mode, drag and drop the inputs from the highest to the lowest priority. The inputs are then switched to the selected output according to the set priority: Figure 38: Auto Switch Settings Page – Setting the Switching Priority VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 41: Setting Step-In Devices

    Setting Step-In Devices Use the Step-In Settings page to manage Step-in devices (for example, Kramer DIP-30). If a Step-in device is not connected to VS-44UHD, the following page appears: Figure 40: Step-In Settings Page (Step-in Device is not Connected) VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 42 Any time the output Step-in configuration changes, press the STEP-IN button on the Step-in device to update the configuration. Selecting Echo sends an instruction via the RS-232 port. VS-44UHD The selected Step-in input on the DIP-30 is routed to the selected outputs on the VS-44UHD. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 43: Managing The Edid

    To copy an EDID from an output to an input: 1. In the Navigation pane, click EDID Management. The EDID Management page appears. Figure 42: EDID Management Page – Selecting an EDID Source VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 44 Figure 43: EDID Management Page – Selecting an EDID Output 3. Select an input (or all the inputs) to which the EDID is copied. Figure 44: EDID Management Page – Selecting an Input VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 45 3. If required, check the options under Inputs Capability. Figure 46: EDID Management Page – Copying EDID from Input to Input 4. Click COPY and follow the instructions on-screen. The EDID is loaded to the selected inputs. VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 46 2. Click File BROWSE and open the EDID file. Figure 47: EDID Management Page – Selecting EDID from a File 3. Select one or more inputs. Figure 48: EDID Management Page – Uploading EDID from a File to the Input VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 47: Viewing The About Us Page

    When viewing the 7-segment display in the EDID mode, the input with EDID read from a file displays “L”. Viewing the About Us Page VS-44UHD About Us page lets you view the web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 50: About Page VS-44UHD – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    Example (route video HDMI IN 2 to video HDMI OUT 4): Ethernet Parameters IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Default TCP Port #: 5000 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Default UDP Port #: 50000 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Number of TCP ports: Number of web clients: VS-44UHD – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 49: Default Parameters

    Priority order is highest for 1 and lowest for 4 Auto Switching settings All video inputs are routed to each of the video outputs Default EDID Kramer default EDID with "monitor name"= "VS-44UHD" Lock EDID state Not locked HDCP mode...

  • Page 50: 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-44UHD. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 51: Understanding Protocol 3000

    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-44UHD – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 52: Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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) Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing.

  • Page 53: Protocol 3000 Commands

    Description Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking Get: Response ~nn@SPOKCR 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-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 ~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-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 – 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-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 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”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 Set visual indication from device Get: Response ~nn@IDVSPOKCR LF Notes Using this command, some devices can light a sequence of buttons or LEDs to allow identification of a specific device from similar devices. K-Config Example “#IDV”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on). K-Config Example Set the DNS name of the device to “room-442”: “#NAME room-442”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 Reset machine (DNS) name to factory default #NAME-RSTCR Set: Get: Response ~nn@NAME-RSTSPOKCR LF Notes Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last digits of device serial number K-Config Example Reset the machine name (S/N last digits are 0102): “#NAME-RST KRAMER_0102”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 After execution, a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received A response is sent after every change in input signal status from On to Off or from Off to On K-Config Example Get the input signal lock status of IN 1: “#SIGNAL? 1”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 Public Description Syntax Store current connections, volumes #PRST-STOSPpresetCR Set: and modes in preset Get: Response ~nn@PRST-STOSPpresetCR LF Parameters preset – preset number: 1(OUT 1)… 4(OUT 4); 5(IN 1)…8(IN 4) K-Config Example Store preset 1: “#PRST-STO 1”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 62 ~nn@PRST-LSTSPpreset,preset,…CR LF Parameters – preset (preset number) Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL K-Config Example Get saved preset list: “#PRST-LST?”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 Default baud rate is 115200 (on factory reset). Only works with devices supporting this command (if ERR 002 is returned, the default baud rate is used). K-Config Example Set the baud rate to 9600: “#BAUD 9600”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 64 Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP-STAT was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or HDCP mode changed. Notes On output – sink status. On input – signal status. K-Config Example Get the output HDCP-STATUS of IN 1: “#HDCP-STAT? 0,1”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 65 # FGA-VER?SPidCR Get: Get current FPGA version Response ~nn@ FGA-VERSPid,expected_ver,actual_verCR LF Parameters id – FPGA ID expected_ver – expected FPGA version for current firmware actual_ver – actual FPGA version K-Config Example Get current FPGA version: “#FPGA-VER? 1”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 66 (Input/Output 1), 2 (Input/Output 2), 3 (Input/Output 3), 4 (Input/Output 4) switch – on (Enable custom label), off (Disable custom label) label – custom label string K-Config Example Set input 1 label to “player” and enable: “#LABEL 1,1,on,player”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 67 “#LOGIN Admin,33333”,0x0D LOGOUT Functions Permission Transparency LOGOUT Set: Not Secure Public Get: Description Syntax #LOGOUTCR Set: Cancel current permission level Get: Response ~nn@LOGOUTSPOKCR LF Notes Logs out from User or Administrator permission levels. K-Config Example “#LOGOUT”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 68 ~nn@SECURSPsecurity_modeCR LF Parameters security_mode – 1 (On / enable security), 0 (Off / disable security) Notes The permission system works only if security is enabled with the SECUR command. K-Config Example Enable the permission system: “#SECUR 0”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 69 Kramer Electronics Ltd. EDID Handling Commands Additional EDID data functions can be performed via 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 CPEDID...
  • Page 70 > – connection character between IN and OUT parameters out – output number: 1 (OUT 1), 2 (OUT 2), 3 (OUT 3), 4 (OUT 4), * (all outputs) K-Config Example Switch IN 1 to OUT 3: “#VID 1>3”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 71 – output number: 1 (HDMI OUT 1), 2 (HDMI OUT 2), 3 (HDMI OUT 3), 4 (HDMI OUT 4), * (all outputs) Notes When AFV switching mode is active, this command also switches video and unit replies with command ~AV. K-Config Examples Switch embedded audio HDMI IN 1 to HDMI OUT 3: “#AUD 1>3”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 72 – maximum number of audio presets in the unit Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL. K-Config Example Get number of video and audio presets: “#INFO-PRST?”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 73 After execution, a response is sent to all com 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 output to last connected: “#MTX-MODE 1,2”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 74 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 TCP,12457”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 75 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-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 76 ~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-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 77 – none, odd, even, mark, space, n, o, e, m, s stop_bits – 1, 2 K-Config Example Set baud rate to 9600, 8 data bits, parity to none and stop bit to 1: “#UART 1,9600,8,node,1”,0x0D VS-44UHD – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 78 Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re- installation of this product from or into any installation.
  • Page 79 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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