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...
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.
Kramer Electronics Ltd. For optimal performance, Kramer recommends using Kramer high-performance cables. Reach extension performance may vary while using coaxial cables that are not high-quality. Advanced and User-friendly Operation • Cost-Effective Maintenance – Indicators for SDI input signals status and data rate, and power status, for easy local maintenance and troubleshooting.
CTRL Mini USB Connector Connect to a computer for device control and firmware upgrade. Power Socket AC connector enabling power supply to the VP-475UX. Power Switch Switch to turn the device ON and OFF. VP-475UX – Defining VP-475UX 12G SDI to HDMI Scaler/Converter...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VP-475UX This section provides instructions for mounting VP-475UX. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting VP-475UX Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-475UX. After connecting your VP-475UX, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 2: Connecting to the...
Changing Device Name on page 12. • Enabling/Disabling Web Page Password Security on page 13. • Configuring Network Settings on page 15. • Resetting Device on page 16. • Upgrading Firmware on page 17. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
3. Click the Navigation Pane on the left side of the screen to access the relevant web page. Click the arrow next to the navigation pane to hide/show the names of the pages. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
4. Adjust the percentages of Brightness, Contrast and Saturation by dragging the arrow or by entering a new value in the box. Changes are reflected immediately in the image on the display. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
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The AV Configuration page appears. 2. Click HDMI Output 1 tab or HDMI Output 2 tab. 3. Click the speaker icon A red X appears on the speaker and the audio on the selected output is muted. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
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Group 1 of the 8 pairs of audio signals by selecting number (1-4) and Pair number (1, 2). 4. Under Audio - Output Format, Click Analog or AES. The audio is configured. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
3. Enter the new name of the device in the Device Name text box. The device name cannot include any spaces, can be up to 63 characters and can include only letters, digits, hyphens and underscores. 4. Click Save. The device name is changed. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The device reboots and web page security is enabled with the new username and password. To disable security: 1. Click Device Settings from the Navigation Pane. The Device Settings page appears (Figure 2. Click the General tab. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3. Click OFF. A confirmation message appears. Figure 8: Disable Security Confirmation 4. Click OK. Web page security is disabled. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
If you want the device to obtain an IP address via DHCP server, click DHCP ON. 4. Verify that the TCP port is correct. 5. Click Save. The web page logs out and the browser reloads with the new network information. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
1. Click Device Settings from the Navigation Pane. The Device Settings page appears (Figure 2. Click Restart to reboot the device and keep all your settings. -OR- Click Factory reset to reset the device to factory settings. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 10: Device Settings – Upgrade Tab 3. Click Upgrade. A file browser appears. 4. Open the relevant firmware file. The firmware uploads to the device. Caution: Do not power cycle or operate the device during firmware upgrade. VP-475UX – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Mini USB, LAN, web UI Power Source 100-240V AC Consumption 58VA max Environmental Operating Temperature 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) Conditions Storage Temperature -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F) Humidity 10% to 90%, RH non-condensing VP-475UX – Technical Specifications...
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52.50cm x 23.00cm x 10.70cm (20.67" x 9.06" x 4.21") W, D, H Shipping Weight 2.6kg (5.8lbs) approx. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. VP-475UX – Technical Specifications...
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:...
(refer device definitions). In devices that enable showing multiple outputs on one display – each in a separate window – this command relates only to the window associated with the output indicated in the out-index parameter. VP-475UX – Protocol 3000...
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– TCP/UDP ETH-PORT? portType Get Ethernet port COMMAND Get the Ethernet port protocol 0 – TCP protocol. #ETH-PORT?portType<CR> for UDP: 1 – UDP #ETH-PORT?1<CR> FEEDBACK – TCP / UDP port number (0 – ETHPort ~nn@ETH-PORTportType,ETHPort<CR><LF> 65535) VP-475UX – Protocol 3000...
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0, which is the Ethernet control port. If the gateway address is not compliant to the subnet mask used for the host IP, the command will return an error. Subnet and gateway compliancy specified by RFC950. VP-475UX – Protocol 3000...
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P3K NET-IP is the standard IP address settings/change command, while following NET-DHCP user must manually set the static IP address via NET-IP – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ip_address NET-IP? Get IP address. COMMAND Get the IP address: #NET-IP?<CR> #NET-IP?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><LF> VP-475UX – Protocol 3000...
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(refer device definitions). In devices that enable showing multiple outputs on one display – each in a separate window – this command relates only to the window associated with the output indicated in the out-index parameter. VP-475UX – Protocol 3000...
(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-475UX – Protocol 3000...
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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.
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SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the device 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.