Kramer VP-551X User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Kramer Manuals
  4. Media Converter
  5. VP-551X
  6. User manual

Kramer VP-551X User Manual

4k presentation matrix switcher scaler
Hide thumbs Also See for VP-551X:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:
VP-551X
4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler
P/N: 2900-301296 Rev 1
www.kramerAV.com

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VP-551X and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Kramer VP-551X

Summary of Contents for Kramer VP-551X

  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler P/N: 2900-301296 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Defining VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Mounting VP-551X Connecting the VP-551X Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Source to the Balanced Input Microphone Setup...

  • 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

    • Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches. • Home theater up-scaling. Controlling your VP-551X Control your VP-551X directly via the front panel push buttons (with on-screen menus, or: • By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.

  • Page 6: Defining Vp-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler This section defines VP-551X. Figure 1: VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote-control transmitter. IR LED Lights when the unit accepts IR remote commands.
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function VIDEO INPUT HDMI™ Connect to an HDMI source (from INPUT 1 to INPUT 8). Connectors PC 15-pin HD Connect to a computer graphics source. CV RCA Connect to a composite video source.

  • Page 8: Mounting Vp-551X

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VP-551X This section provides instructions for mounting VP-551X. 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 The Vp-551X

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VP-551X Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-551X. After connecting your VP-551X, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting to the...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Output To A Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor

    The following are the pinouts for connecting a balanced or unbalanced stereo audio source to the balanced input: Figure 6: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Source to the Balanced Input Source to the Balanced Input VP-551X – Connecting the VP-551X...

  • Page 11: Microphone Setup

    For HDBT cables, it is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered to the connector shield. EIA /TIA 568B Wire Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown VP-551X – Connecting the VP-551X...

  • Page 12: Operating And Controlling The Vp-551X

    To unlock the front panel buttons (in case of All & Save or Menu Only & Save modes): • Press and hold PANEL LOCK and RESET TO XGA/1080P simultaneously for about 3 seconds. The Panel Lock button light goes out and the front panel buttons are unlocked. VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...

  • Page 13: Controlling The Device Via The Osd Menu

    17. • Setting a Daily Reset Schedule on page 17. • Viewing Device hours. on page 17. • Viewing Device Information on page 17. • Performing Factory Reset on page 17. VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 14 To set the input source: 1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears. 2. Click INPUT and set select the input source: ▪ HDMI 1(default) to HDMI 8, PC or CV. VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 15 Set the output treble level. Loudness Set loudness Off (default) or On. MUTE Set audio mute to (Off, default) or On. Set each HDMI input (1 to 8) audio source to AUTOMATIC (default), ANALOG SOURCE or EMBEDDED. VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 16 Hold Time period. MIC VOLUME Set microphone volume (MIC 1, MIC 2). Embedded in -> out Apply DSP (default) to the embedded audio or BYPASS it. Talkover Mode Figure 10: Talkover Mode VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 17 HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI/HDCP acceptor to which it is connected. Select FOLLOW INPUT, to change its HDCP output setting according to the HDCP of the input (recommended when the HDMI/HDCP output is connected to a splitter/switcher). VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 18 TCP Port View TCP port # (5000, by-default). UDP Port View UDP port # (50000, by-default). View the current IP address. MAC ADDRESS View the MAC address. Link Status View the link status. VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 19 2. Click INFO and view the following information: the selected source, the input and output resolutions, and the software version. Performing Factory Reset To perform factory reset: 1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears. VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...

  • Page 20: 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 VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 21 (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 12 Figure Figure 12: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VP-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...
  • Page 22 You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-551X 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-551X – Operating and Controlling the VP-551X...

  • Page 23: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    Browsing the VP-551X Web Pages To browse the VP-551X Web pages: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Type the IP Address of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the default IP Address: VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 24 Kramer Electronics Ltd. The Input Select Web page appears. Figure 15: VP-551X Routing Settings Page with Navigation List on Left The model name, FW version and IP Address appear on the lower left side of the main page. The lower part of the screen lets you save the settings and upload a saved setting.

  • Page 25: Selecting An Input

    Figure 16: Input Select Page 2. Click an HDMI button. The selected input is routed to both outputs. Use the freeze icon ( ) to freeze a selected input and the blank button ( ). VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 26 You can also set a specific volume by entering the volume value in the text box above a slider and pressing Enter on your PC. 3. Click Mute icon to mute line /speaker audio signal. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 27: Setting Device Parameters

    4. Click Open. The selected file appears in the Firmware Update line. 5. Click Upgrade. The new firmware is uploaded, the firmware is upgraded and the system restarts. Upon completion, the web page refreshes. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 28 After changing the Subnet mask, turn the power off and then on again. VP-551X Any change in the device settings requires confirmation. Figure 20: The Device Settings Page – Static IP Confirmation 7. Click OK. Ethernet parameters are changed. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 29: Changing Output Settings

    Selecting Resolution on page 28. • Setting Image Size on the Display on page 28. • Setting Bypass Mode on page 28. • Adjusting Picture on page 29. • Finetuning Image on page 29. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 30 2. Open the drop-down box next to Bypass to set the bypass mode to: ▪ On – Process the HDMI signal via the scaler. ▪ Off – No video processing (scaler is bypassed). VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 31 1. In the Navigation pane, click Output Settings. The Output Settings page appears. 2. Click Auto Adjust to automatically adjust the image. 3. Use the sliders to adjust the phase, clock, H-Position and V-Position. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Managing Hdcp

    2. Perform the following actions: ▪ Set HDMI output to follow Input or Output. ▪ Set HDBT output to follow Input or Output. ▪ Set HDCP on each HDMI input separately to ON or OFF. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 33: Managing Edid

    2. Under Read from, click the required EDID source (outputs, timing, or defaults) or click Browse to use an external EDID configuration File. 3. Under Copy to, click the inputs to copy the selected EDID to. The Copy button is enabled. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 34: Setting Audio Parameters

    • Setting Input Source and Volume on page 33. • Adjusting Microphone Settings on page 34. • Configure Additional Audio Settings on page 34. • Setting Mic and Output Volume on page 34. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 35 1. In the Navigation pane, click Audio Settings. The Audio Settings page appears. 2. for each HDMI input, select the audio source (Automatic, Analog or Embedded) from the drop-down box. The input source is selected. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 36 Apply DSP (default) to the embedded audio or BYPASS it. Set each input volume individually Setting Mic and Output Volume To set the microphone and output volumes, see Setting the Volume on page 24. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 37: Setting Rs-232 Port Function

    2. Next to Use RS-232 Control Port for, select one of the port options: ▪ Controlling the Device on page 36. ▪ Controlling an External Device on page 36. ▪ Tunneling via Ethernet on page 38. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 38 Figure 29: RS-232 Page – Controlling an External Device 3. Under RS-232 Configuration set the RS-232 port parameters to enable communication with the acceptor. 4. Configure the commands as follows: ▪ Enter a device command (for example, turn projector off). VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 39 Figure 31: RS-232 Page – Command Added 6. You can: ▪ Click Delete to delete the command. ▪ Click Test to test the command. ▪ Change any of the command configurations. ▪ Enable or disable the command. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 40 2. Set RS-232 Control to RS-232 tunneling via Ethernet: Figure 32: RS-232 Page – Tunneling via Ethernet 3. Under RS-232 Configuration set the RS-232 port parameters to enable communication with the acceptor. 4. Enter the Tunneling Port and click Port Set. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 41 Admin). This section describes how to change the password and disable/enable access permission. To change the password: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears. Figure 33: Authentication Page 2. Enter the new password. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 42 Figure 36: Authentication Page – Password Authentication 7. Click arrow. the web page reloads. To disable security: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Authentication. The Authentication page appears. 2. Uncheck Authenticate Web Pages access. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 43 2. Check Authenticate Web pages Access. Previous credentials are restored. 3. Click Set changes The following message appears: Figure 38: Security – Security Enable Confirmation 4. Click OK. appears, and authentication is now required. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 44: Defining Auto Sync Off

    2. Next to Auto Sync Off, open the drop-down box to select the sync mode (Disable, Slow, Fast or immediate). Figure 40: Advanced Page – Defining Auto Sync Off Auto Sync Off mode is set. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 45: Defining Auto Switching Mode

    Figure 42: Advanced Page – Defining Lock Mode System Maintenance System Status in the Advanced page shows the device hardware status. If hardware failure occurs or any of the parameters exceed their limits, system status indicates the problem. VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 46: Viewing The About Page

    1. In the Navigation pane, click Advanced. The Advanced page appears. 2. In System Status area, view power supply, temperature and fan indicators. Figure 43: Advanced Page – System Status Viewing the about Page Figure 44: About Page VP-551X – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 47: Upgrading The Firmware

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Upgrading the Firmware Upgrade the firmware via the web pages (see Updating the Firmware on page 25). VP-551X – Upgrading the Firmware...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) Conditions Storage Temperature -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F) Humidity 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing Regulatory Safety CE, UL, FCC Compliance Environmental RoHs, WEEE 19” 1U Enclosure Size Type Aluminum Cooling Fan ventilation VP-551X – Technical Specifications...
  • Page 49 Shipping Weight 3.4kg (7.5lbs) approx. Accessories Included Power adapter cord, IR remote control Optional For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-551X Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VP-551X – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 50: Default Communication Parameters

    1360x768@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz 1400x1050@60Hz 1600x900@60Hz RB 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1200@60Hz RB 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:2:0), 4K2K@24/25/30/50/60Hz (4:4:4) Computer Graphics Input Resolutions 640x480@60/72/75/85Hz 800x600@56/60/72/75Hz 1024x768@60/70/75Hz 1280x1024@60/75Hz 1280x960@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz 1920x1080@60Hz 1600x1200@60Hz 1280x768@60Hz 1280x800@60Hz 1360x768@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz 1400x1050@60Hz 1680x1050@60Hz 1920x1200@60Hz RB CV Input Resolution 480i/576i VP-551X – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 51: Output Resolution Support

    Modeline...."1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync Detailed timing #1..1280x800p at 60Hz (16:10) Modeline...."1280x800" 83.500 1280 1352 1480 1680 800 803 809 831 -hsync +vsync Standard timings supported VP-551X – Technical Specifications...
  • Page 52 1024 x 768p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 85Hz - VESA STD Report information Date generated... 26/01/2020 Software revision..2.60.0.972 Data source....Real-time 0xB500 - NB: improperly installed Operating system..6.2.9200.2 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,1D,03,31,00,00,00,13,1A,01,03,80,24,1D,8C,EA,9C,20,9C,54,4F,8F,26, 21,52,56,2F,CF,00,A9,40,81,80,90,40,D1,C0,31,59,45,59,61,59,81,99,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C, 45,00,10,09,00,00,00,1E,9E,20,00,90,51,20,1F,30,48,80,36,00,10,0A,00,00,00,1C,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 50,2D,35,35,31,58,0A,20,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,17,55,1B,5B,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,5D VP-551X – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Protocol 3000 Commands

    4 – HDMI 5 5 – HDMI 6 6 – HDMI 7 7 – HDMI 8 8 – PC 9 – CV For Output 0 – Line Output 1 – Speaker – Volume level 0 to 100; volume VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 Output: supports HDCP, but OUT 2 – Follow input 1 does not, then HDCP is 3 – Follow output defined as not supported. If OUT 1 is not connected, then HDCP is defined by OUT 2. VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 Get the microphone gain. COMMAND Get the mic 2 gain: – Mic number #MIC-GAIN?P1<CR> #MIC-GAIN?0,1<CR> Gets the microphone 0 – Mic 1 FEEDBACK input audio gain. 1 – Mic 2 ~nn@MIC-GAINP1,P2<CR><LF> – Level – 0 to 100 VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 Enable DHCP mode for port 1, 0 – Static IP #NET-DHCPmode<CR> if available: #NET-DHCP1,1<CR> 1 –DHCP. FEEDBACK ~nn@NET-DHCPid,mode<CR><LF> mode – NET-DHCP? Get DHCP mode. COMMAND Get DHCP mode for port 1: 0 – Static IP #NET-DHCP?id<CR> #NET-DHCP?1<CR> 1–DHCP. FEEDBACK ~nn@NET-DHCPid,mode<CR><LF> VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 1 – HDMI 1 2 – HDMI 2 3 – HDMI 3 4 – HDMI 4 5 – HDMI 5 6 – HDMI 6 7 – HDMI 7 8 – HDMI 8 9 – PC 10 – CV VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 – Audio parameter in treble_level #TREBLE?channel<CR> #TREBLE?1<CR> Kramer units FEEDBACK 0-30 ~nn@TREBLEchannel,treble_level<CR><LF> – XX.XX.XXXX firmware_version VERSION? Get firmware version COMMAND Get the device firmware number. version number: #VERSION?<CR> where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version #VERSION?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@VERSIONfirmware_version<CR><LF> VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 Set enable/disable video COMMAND Disable the video output on flag – Video Mute on output. #VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR> OUT 2: #VMUTE2,0<CR> 0– Off (video enabled) FEEDBACK Video mute parameter 1– On (video disabled) ~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF> 2 (blank picture) is not supported. VP-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 Get video on output COMMAND Get video on output status: – Video Mute status. #VMUTE?output_id_<CR> flag #VMUTE?2<CR> 0– Off (video enabled) FEEDBACK Video mute parameter 1– On (video disabled) ~nn@VMUTEoutput_id,flag<CR><LF> 2 (blank picture) is not supported. VP-551X – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 62: 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-551X – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 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 r elated to the removal or re- installation of this product from or into any installation.
  • Page 64 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.

Table of Contents