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Kramer VP-429H2 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VP-429H2
Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler
P/N: 2900-301241 Rev 1
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler P/N: 2900-301241 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler Mounting VP-429H2 Connecting VP-429H2 Connecting to VP-429H2 via RS-232 Setting the DIP-Switches Connecting the Remote Control Switches Operating and Controlling VP-429H2 Selecting an Input...

  • 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

    Small meeting rooms or huddle spaces for simple, hassle-free connection to a display. • Auto-switching applications with multi-format video sources. • Systems supporting 4K video resolutions. Controlling your VP-429H2 Control your VP-429H2 directly via the front panel push buttons, remote contact closure pins, •...

  • Page 6: Defining Vp-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler This section defines VP-429H2. Figure 1: VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Feature Function HDMI IN 1 SELECT Press to select the HDMI IN 1 input. When HDMI IN 1 is selected, the...
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VP-429H2 Automatic Video Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function AUDIO OUT Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptor (for example, active 3.5mm Mini Jack speakers). ETHERNET RJ-45 Connect to the LAN via a PC controller.

  • Page 8: Mounting Vp-429H2

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VP-429H2 This section provides instructions for mounting VP-429H2. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

  • Page 9: Connecting Vp-429H2

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting VP-429H2 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-429H2. After connecting your VP-429H2, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting to the...

  • Page 10: Connecting To Vp-429H2 Via Rs-232

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting to VP-429H2 via RS-232 You can connect to the VP-429H2 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. VP-429H2 features two RS-232 3-pin terminal block connectors: • – to control CONTROL VP-429H2 (for example, via a connected PC).

  • Page 11: Setting The Dip-Switches

    A switch that is down is on; a switch that is up is off. By default, all the switches are up (off). Any setup changes to the input selection mode and audio setup appear immediately in the embedded web pages. Figure 4: VP-429H2 DIP-Switches DIP 1 DIP 2...

  • Page 12: Operating And Controlling Vp-429H2

    1. Verify that the SETUP DIP-switches are set to manual mode (see Setting the DIP- Switches on page 9). 2. Press an input button on the front panel. The selected input routes to the output. VP-429H2 – Operating and Controlling VP-429H2...

  • Page 13: Auto Adjusting The Vga Signal

    To perform a Step-in action: 1. Connect the VP-429H2 output to the input of a Step-in device (for example, VS-62HA). 2. Press STEP-IN (or shortly press the remote STEP-IN switch on the rear panel). VP-429H2 – Operating and Controlling VP-429H2...

  • Page 14: Operating Via Ethernet

    3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection. The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window VP-429H2 – Operating and Controlling VP-429H2...
  • Page 15 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 Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window VP-429H2 – Operating and Controlling VP-429H2...

  • Page 16: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-429H2 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Configuring the Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages. VP-429H2 – Operating and Controlling VP-429H2...

  • Page 17: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    (see Operating via Ethernet on page 12). • Ensure that your browser is supported. The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported: Version Firefox Windows 7 Chrome Safari Edge Windows 10 Firefox Chrome Safari Safari VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 18: Browsing Vp-429H2 Web Pages

    21. • Setting Web Page Access Permission on page 23. • Managing EDID on page 25. • Upgrading the Firmware on page 29. • Viewing the About Page on page 30. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 19: Switching The Inputs And Adjusting The Signal

    Figure 10: Switching Page with Navigation List on the Left 2. Click an input to route it to the output. A green dot on the input button indicates that the input is connected and active. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 20: Changing Device Settings

    Factory Reset on page 19. Changing the Ethernet Settings To change the Ethernet settings: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The Device Settings page appears: Figure 11: The Device Settings Page VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 21: Triggering Commands Via The Data Rs-232 Port

    DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to the RS-232 port of the projector. In the Control Settings page configure the DATA RS-232 parameters to correspond to the projector, set the trigger definitions and enter the commands. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 22 If the HDMI cable is disconnected, the 5V trigger activates the OFF command and after the defined delay time, the projector OFF command is activated. Once the cable is connected, the ON command is activated. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 23: Defining Video And Audio Settings

    1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears. Figure 14: Video & Audio Settings Page 2. Drag and drop an input to change the priority order. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 24 To set the delay time: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears. 2. Set the delay time. 3. Click Set Timeouts. The delay time is set. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 25: Setting Web Page Access Permission

    3. Click Change to store the new password. The following message appears: Figure 16: Authentication – Password Change Warning A confirmation message appears. Figure 17: Authentication – Password Change Message 4. Click OK. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 26 To enable security: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears. 2. Click Enabled. The following message appears: Figure 20: [Figure Caption] 3. Click OK. The page reloads, and authentication is required. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 27: Managing Edid

    • The default EDID. You can also load an external custom EDID file from your PC onto the VP-429H2. The selected EDID can be copied to the selected input/s. View the currently selected EDID source Bytemap by clicking Bytemap on the right side.
  • Page 28 2. Select the EDID source (for example, one of the inputs). If you are reading EDID from an output, make sure that that output is connected to an acceptor. Figure 22: EDID Management Page – Select an EDID Input (Read From) VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 29 3. Select the input/s (or all the inputs) to which the EDID is copied. Figure 23: EDID Management Page – Select the Inputs (Copy To) 4. Click COPY. The Input 2 EDID is copied to the selected inputs. Figure 24: EDID Management Page – EDID Copied VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 30 2. In the File area, click … to browse for the EDID file location. 3. Open the EDID file. 4. Select the input/s (or all the inputs) to which the EDID is copied. 5. Click Copy and follow the instructions on-screen. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 31: Upgrading The Firmware

    Figure 28: Firmware Upgrade Page –Firmware Upgrade Progress Wait for the new firmware update completion 5. Once complete, the web page reloads. 6. Make sure that the new version appears in the Firmware Upgrade page. VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Viewing The About Page

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing the About Page In the Navigation pane, click About to view the VP-429H2 Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 29: About Page VP-429H2 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 33: Upgrading The Firmware Via Usb Port

    Device Settings web pages (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 29). The latest firmware version can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-429H2. To upgrade the firmware via the mini USB port: 1. Download the firmware file and copy it to the root folder of a memory stick, formatted with FAT32 system.

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    34.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.2cm (13.6" x 6.5" x 2.1") Net Weight 0.5kg (1.1lbs) Shipping Weight 1.1kg (2.42lbs) approx. Accessories Included Power adapter and cord, bracket set Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 35: Supported Input Resolutions

    50, 60 √ √ 1920x1080 Progressive 24, 25, 30 √ 1920x1080 Progressive √ √ √ 1920x1080 Progressive √ √ √ 1920x1200 Progressive √ 2048x1152 Progressive √ 3840x2160 Progressive √ √ 3840x2160 Progressive √ √(MST) 3840x2160 Progressive VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 36: Supported Output Resolutions

    Progressive 1600x1200 (UXGA) Progressive 1600x900 (HD+) Progressive 1400x1050 Progressive 1440x900 Progressive 1366x768 (HD) Progressive 1360x768 Progressive 1280x1024 Progressive 1280x800 (WXGA) Progressive 1280x768 (WXGA) Progressive 1280x720 (WXGA) Progressive 1280x720 (WXGA) Progressive 1024x768 (XGA) Progressive 800x600 (SVGA) Progressive VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 37: Default Communication Parameters

    Detailed timing #1..1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9) Modeline...."1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync Standard timings supported 640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications...
  • Page 38 IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..2.0.0.0 Supports AI (ACP, ISRC).. No Supports 48bpp... No Supports 36bpp... Yes Supports 30bpp... Yes Supports YCbCr 4:4:4..Yes Supports dual-link DVI... No Maximum TMDS clock..300MHz Audio/video latency (p).. n/a VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications...
  • Page 39 YCbCr 4:2:0 capability map data Data payload..... 0F000003 Report information Date generated... 04/09/2019 Software revision..2.91.0.1043 Data source....Real-time 0x1100 - NB: improperly installed Operating system..10.0.17763.2 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,0D,07,31,00,00,00,06,1C,01,03,80,24,24,8C,C2,90,20,9C,54,50,8F,26, 21,52,56,2F,CF,00,A9,40,81,80,90,40,D1,C0,31,59,45,59,61,59,81,99,08,E8,00,30,F2,70,5A,80,B0,58, 8A,00,BA,88,21,00,00,1E,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,BA,88,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 50,2D,34,32,39,48,32,0A,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,17,3D,0F,88,3C,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,EF, 02,03,47,F0,52,10,1F,04,13,05,14,02,11,06,15,22,21,20,5D,5E,5F,60,61,2F,09,07,07,15,07,50,3E,07, C0,5F,07,01,0F,07,07,83,4F,00,00,6E,03,0C,00,20,00,38,3C,20,00,80,01,02,03,04,67,D8,5D,C4,01,78, 80,07,E4,0F,00,00,03,9A,29,A0,D0,51,84,22,30,50,98,36,00,10,0A,00,00,00,1C,66,21,56,AA,51,00,1E, 30,46,8F,33,00,10,09,00,00,00,1E,28,3C,80,A0,70,B0,23,40,30,20,36,00,10,0A,00,00,00,1A,00,00,B5 VP-429H2 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 40: Protocol 3000

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or Ethernet ports. Understanding Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the following. • Command format:...

  • Page 41: Protocol 3000 Commands

    Default baud rate is Option 2: baud_rate1,baud_rate2,… – List 115200 (on factory reset). ~nn@BAUDbaud_rate1,baud_rate2,...<CR><LF> of supported baud rates Only works with devices supporting this command (if ERR 002 is returned, the default baud rate is used). VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 42 Get device build date. COMMAND Get the device build date: #BUILD-DATE?<CR> #BUILD-DATE?<CR> YYYY = Year MM = Month FEEDBACK DD = Day ~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,time<CR><LF> – Format: hh:mm:ss where time hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 43 #FACTORY<CR> FEEDBACK This command ~nn@FACTORYOK<CR><LF> 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. VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 0 – Off FEEDBACK 1 – On ~nn@MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF> – 1 (Output number) channel MUTE? Get audio mute. COMMAND Get mute status of output 1 – On/Off mute_mode #MUTE?channel<CR> #MUTE1?<CR> 0 – Off FEEDBACK 1 – On ~nn@MUTEchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF> VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 RS-232 protocol port, if available. For proper settings consult your network administrator. For Backward compatibility, the parameter can be omitted. In this case, the Network ID, by default, is 0, which is the Ethernet control port. VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 HDMI OUT: #ROUTElayer,dest,src<CR> This command dest #ROUTE1,1,2<CR> FEEDBACK replaces all other routing 1 – HDMI OUT ~nn@ROUTElayer,dest,src<CR><LF> commands. – Source id 1 – HDMI IN 1 2 – HDMI IN 2 3 – DP 4 – VGA VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 47 > and out parameters The SET command is for – 1 (Output number) remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web). This is a legacy command. New Step-in modules support the ROUTE command. VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 COMMAND Get video on output status: – Video Mute status. #VMUTE?output_id_<CR> flag #VMUTE?1<CR> 0 – Video enabled FEEDBACK Video mute parameter 1 – Video disabled ~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF> 2 (blank picture) is not 2 – Blank picture supported. VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 49: Result And Error Codes

    (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_8 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_9 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_10 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_11 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_12 (Reserved) ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED EDID corrupted ERR_NON_LISTED Device specific errors File has the same CRC – no changed ERR_SAME_CRC ERR_WRONG_MODE Wrong operation mode ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED Device/chip was not initialized VP-429H2 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 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 51 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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