Setting Output Audio Source for De-embedded Audio Setting HDCP Support Setting Video Signal Timeouts Managing EDID Configuring Device Control and Automation Operating via Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel Viewing About Page Firmware Upgrade Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Default Automation settings...
Note that whenever VS-411XS is used in the user manual, it also refers to VS-211XS, unless specified otherwise. (A device is named specifically only when a device-specific feature is described). Getting Started We recommend that you: •...
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.
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• Easy Audio Control – Adjust the audio output volume or mute via front panel buttons, built-in Maestro and Kramer Aware touch panel buttons, embedded web pages control buttons, and remote IP or local RS-232 serial commands. •...
• Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages. • Via optional Kramer Aware touch panel. • By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.
This section defines VS-211XS VS-411XS front and rear panels. VS-211XS / VS-411XS Front Panel Figure 1: VS-211XS 2x1 4K Auto Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-411XS 4x1 4K Auto Switcher Front Panel Feature Function SETUP 4-way Set the operation DIP-switches (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 15).
Kramer Electronics Ltd. VS-211XS / VS-411XS Rear Panel Figure 3: VS-211XS 2x1 4K Auto Switcher Rear Panel Figure 4: VS-411XS 4x1 4K Auto Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function HDMI IN Connectors Connect to an HDMI source: VS-211XS: HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2.
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VS-211XS / VS-411XS This section provides instructions for mounting VS-211XS. 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).
VS-411XS applies also to VS-211XS, unless stated otherwise. Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-411XS. After connecting your VS-411XS, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VS-411XS RS-232 terminal block. • Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VS-411XS RS-232 terminal block. • Pin 5 to the G pin on the VS-411XS RS-232 terminal block. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Connecting VS-411XS...
Using the embedded web pages (see Selecting an Input on page 23). • Using Maestro Control on Kramer Aware touch panel (see Operating via Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel on page 45). In auto-switching mode, switching selection is performed based on either last connected or priority input: •...
VS-411XS built-in control gateway connection. A control system supporting CEC-over-IP (such as Kramer Control) is connected to the Ethernet port via LAN. The control system sends CEC commands to the selected input (IN 1, in this example) and the output, and receives responses from them.
Device Control and Automation on page 41). Thanks to out-of-the-box default configuration, VS-411XS is ready to control the following typical room configuration that can be controlled via several Maestro triggers. Figure 9: Typical Room Configuration VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Principles of Operation...
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HDMI inputs (for example, the Room PC, or a plugged-in device to connect to the K-Spider adapter cable). • A KT-107 touch panel supporting Kramer aware and connected to the LAN. • Under the side • VS-411XS FC-28 IP control gateway.
Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel Control VS-411XS Maestro room control and automation includes a built-in default configuration for optional (purchased separately) Kramer Aware touch panel that includes all the essential buttons enabling room control. Figure 10: Default Kramer Aware Room Control Panel...
ON (down) – Priority switching mode: the device switches the source with the highest priority to the output. OFF (up) – CEC notifications enabled. ON (down) – CEC notifications disabled. Notifications Reserved for It is mandatory to keep set to OFF (up). Factory Use VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Operating and Controlling VS-411XS...
Connection Function Select an input or alternatively activate custom triggers set up in Maestro: VS-211XS: by momentarily connecting IN 1, IN 2, CST-1 and CST-2 to GND. (Configured via the embedded web pages). VS-411XS: by momentarily connecting IN 1, IN 2, IN 3 and IN 4 to GND.
The Default hostname is: VS-411XS-xxxx (xxxx are the 4 last characters of the device serial ID). 3. Click Device Settings and then select Communication tab. 4. View current IP address. IP address is discovered via Ethernet. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Operating and Controlling VS-411XS...
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 21). If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Operating and Controlling VS-411XS...
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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (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 15 Figure VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Operating and Controlling VS-411XS...
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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Operating and Controlling VS-411XS...
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You can connect the Ethernet port of VS-411XS to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Configuring Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Operating and Controlling VS-411XS...
Setting Auto Switching Priorities on page 34. • Setting Input Color Depth on page 34. • Setting Output Audio Source for De-embedded Audio on page 35. • Setting HDCP Support on page 35. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
To select an input: 1. Click Operation on the Navigation List. The Operation page appears (Figure 18). 2. Click an IN button. The input is selected and the button on the front panel is lit. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Viewing and Adjusting General Settings To view and adjust general settings: 1. Click Device Settings on the Navigation List. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears. Figure 19: Device Settings Page – General Settings VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Custom – All PINs act as GPI/O inputs and are configured via Maestro (see Configuring Device Control and Automation on page 41). For VS-211XS, CST-1 and CST-2 are GPI/O inputs by default. REMOTE PIN functionality is defined. Loading and Saving Settings VS-411XS...
Following factory reset, the device resets to DHCP ON. If no DHCP server is found, the device falls back to its default fallback IP settings (see Acquiring and Discovering Plug-and- Play IP Address on page Default Communication Parameters on page 62). The device resets to its default parameters. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
IP settings as required via the embedded web pages. Disabling DHCP To Disable DHCP: 1. Click Device Settings on the Navigation List. 2. Select Communication tab. Figure 22: Device Settings Page – Communication Tab VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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1. Click Device Settings on the Navigation List. 2. Select Communication tab. 3. Click ON next to DHCP. A communication warning appears. Figure 24: Communication Tab – Communication Warning Message 4. Click OK. DHCP is enabled. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
3. Click CEC gateway OFF. CEC gateway is disabled. You can view the logical addresses of CEC-enabled devices that are connected via HDMI output port to VS-411XS and click Refresh to refresh the list. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
3. Next to Use Time Server (NTP), click NO. Device time & date fields are enabled and network fields are disabled. 4. Set the device date and time manually. 5. Select the time zone. 6. Click Save Changes. The devices date and time are set. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
5. Click Save Changes. The devices date and time are synchronized to the server address entered. Upgrading the Firmware As features are added, new firmware versions are released for downloading on the Kramer website. To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings.
1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. 2. Select Security tab. The Security tab appears. Figure 27: Device Settings – Security Enabled 3. Click Disabled. A Confirmation message appears. Figure 28: Security Tab – Confirmation Message VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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4. Click OK. The web page refreshes, and the password fields are visible. 5. If required, type the current password and new password twice and click Change. The upper right icon changes to Security is enabled. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
2. Next to each input, click one of the following: ▪ Follow Output (default), to follow the output color depth. ▪ Force 8-bit color graphics. Figure 32: Video & Audio Settings – Color Depth Color Depth is defined. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
HDCP-protected mode and driving no video display on the output acceptor. Other HDCP support options are available, allowing flexible support according to HDCP compatibility needs between the input sources and output acceptor. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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To set output HDCP support: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Video & Audio Settings. The Video & Audio Settings page appears. 2. Click Always On /Follow In (default). Output HDCP support is set. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
2. Under “When the HDMI cable is unplugged, delay switching for" set the delay time 0-905 seconds (where 0 is no timeout and the default). 3. Click Set Timeout. Auto-switching on cable-unplug timeout is set. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
EDID cannot be read. 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. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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If you are reading EDID from an output, make sure that that output is connected to an acceptor. 3. Select one or more inputs. Figure 37: EDID Management Page – Copying EDID from the Output 4. Click COPY. The EDID is copied to the selected inputs. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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2. Click Custom. The Windows Browser opens. 3. Select the custom EDID file and click Open. The file is selected. 4. Select one or more inputs and click COPY. The custom EDID file is copied to the selected inputs. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Note that all the ports, actions and triggers that are relevant to VS-411XS are included in the Kramer Maestro, as well as ports, actions and triggers that are relevant to other Kramer devices. Configuring Ports Maestro enables configuring the ports used to control specific room devices.
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IR control on the 5000 serial ports gateway. You can add ports to Maestro (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-211XS) for example, if VS-411XS is connected to FC-28, you can add, for example, gateways for the two RS-232 serial ports on the FC-28. Port Name...
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Figure 40: Automation Page – Actions List You can add actions by duplicating an action from the list of built-in actions and changing it as required, or by a creating new action altogether (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS- 211XS). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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64). For example, click the PresentationStart script to view its list of actions. Figure 41: Automation Page – Scripts List You can add, delete, or change the order of the actions in the list. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
See default list of triggers in (see Triggers List on page 66). Figure 42: Automation Page – Triggers List You can add, delete, or modify a trigger (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-211XS). Operating via Maestro Kramer Aware Touch Panel via any of Kramer’s You can control...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing and Executing Actions Via Maestro Control Panel Before connecting to a designated Kramer Aware touch panel, you can view the Maestro default control panel and ensure the buttons are active and are suited for your needs.
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51. • Modifying a Frame on page 53. • Adding a New Button on page 54. • Adding a New Text Field on page 56. • Adding a New Frame on page 57. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Figure 44: Automation Page – Editing Panel Window 4. From Panel Model drop-down list (in General Properties), define the panel model. If Custom is selected, set Panel Size (in pixels). 5. Click Save Changes. Panel model is defined. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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1. In the Navigation pane, click Automation. The Automation page appears (see Figure 39). 2. Click the Panel tab. The VS-411XS Maestro Control Panel appears (see Figure 43). 3. Click Edit. Edit Panel window appears (see Figure 44). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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▪ Set the position of the button by moving the button (or by entering the x, y position). ▪ Enter button Size to change h and w button size (or use up/down arrows). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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3. Click Edit. Edit Panel window appears (see Figure 44). 4. Click the relevant Text Field, for example, Presentation (in this example, Presentation appears in the Object List). Figure 47: Edit Panel – Text Field Selected VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Enter Border Width to change the border width (or use up/down arrows). ▪ Enter Border Radius to change the border edge radius (or use up/down arrows). 8. Click Save Changes. Presentation text field is configured. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Figure 49: Edit Panel – Video Frame Selected The Properties (Frame) and Video Frame Object list appear: Figure 50: Edit Panel – Properties (Button) Area 5. Click next to Video Frame to remove the frame from the panel. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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1. In the Navigation pane, click Automation. The Automation page appears (see Figure 39). 2. Click the Panel tab. The default VS-411XS Maestro Control panel appears (see Figure 43). 3. Click Edit. The Edit panel appears (see Figure 44). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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5. Enter the button name. For example, use “Meeting Off” to turn off the devices in the room when a meeting ends. 6. Assign a script (for example, Restart) to this button from the drop-down list. Figure 52: New Button – Assigning a Script VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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1. In the Navigation pane, click Automation. The Automation page appears (see Figure 39). 2. Click the Panel tab. The default VS-411XS Maestro Control panel appears (see Figure 43). 3. Click Edit. The Edit panel appears (see Figure 44). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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To add a new frame: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Automation. The Automation page appears (see Figure 39). 2. Click the Panel tab. The default VS-411XS Maestro Control panel appears (see Figure 43). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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7. Click Show/Hide to show or hide the frame. When showing the Caption, define: ▪ Caption text and size. ▪ Caption text color, background color and border color. ▪ Caption offset. 8. Click Save Changes. A new frame is added. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing About Page View the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in the About page. Figure 55: The About Page VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Firmware Upgrade Use the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to upgrade the firmware via IP or RS-232, or use the embedded web pages (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 31). The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from our website at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.
34.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.2cm (13.6" x 6.5" x 2") Net Weight 0.32kg (0.7lbs) approx. Shipping Weight 0.79kg (1.7lbs) approx. Accessories Included Power adapter and cord Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Technical Specifications...
Default EDID Model name....VS-411X Manufacturer..... KMR Plug and Play ID..KMR1200 Serial number.... 295-883450100 Manufacture date..2018, ISO week 255 Filter driver.... None ------------------------- EDID revision.... 1.3 Input signal type..Digital Color bit depth..Undefined VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Technical Specifications...
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720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9) 720 x 480i at 60Hz - Doublescan (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 576i at 50Hz - Doublescan (16:9, 64:45) 640 x 480p at 60Hz - Default (4:3, 1:1) VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Technical Specifications...
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Rear left/right center... No Rear LFE....No Report information Date generated... 26/08/2019 Software revision..2.60.0.972 Data source....File - NB: improperly installed Operating system..6.2.9200.2 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,12,00,00,00,00,FF,1C,01,03,80,34,20,78,E2,B3,25,AC,51,30,B4,26, 10,50,54,FF,FF,80,81,8F,81,99,A9,40,61,59,45,59,31,59,71,4A,81,40,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C, 45,00,A0,5A,00,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FF,00,32,39,35,2D,38,38,33,34,35,30,31,30,30,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,34,31,31,58,0A,20,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,AA, 02,03,1B,C1,23,09,07,07,48,90,05,04,03,02,07,16,01,65,03,0C,00,10,00,83,01,00,00,02,3A,80,18,71, 38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,01,1D,80,18,71,1C,16,20,58,2C,25,00,07,44,21,00,00,9E,01, 1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28,55,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,8C,0A,D0,8A,20,E0,2D,10,10,3E,96,00,07,44,21, 00,00,18,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,77 VS-211XS, VS-411XS – 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:...
4 – Disable 5V on video output if no FEEDBACK of 5V disable when input signal detected ~nn@AV-SW-TIMEOUTswitching_mode,time_out<CR><LF> no input signal is 5 – Video cable unplugged detected: – Timeout in seconds time_out #AV-SW-TIMEOUT4 0 - 60000 ,5<CR> VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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UDP: (0 – 65535) #ETH-PORT?UDP<C FEEDBACK If the port number R> ~nn@ETH-PORTport_type,port_id<CR><LF> you enter is already in use, an error is returned. The port number must be within the following range: 0- (2^16-1). VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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OUT 2. – 1 out_index HDCP-OUT Set HDCP output COMMAND Set the output – HDCP mode: mode mode. #HDCP-OUTout_index,mode<CR> HDCP-MODE to 0 – Follow input Follow Input: FEEDBACK #HDCP- 1 –Always on ~nn@HDCP-OUTout_index,mode<CR><LF> MOD1,0<CR> VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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Some do not work with security at all. Connection may logout after timeout. LOGOUT #LOGOUT<CR> Cancel current COMMAND #LOGOUT<CR> permission level. FEEDBACK Logs out from ~nn@LOGOUTok<CR><LF> End User or Administrator permission levels to Not Secure. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – 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. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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– Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ip_address NET-GATE? Get gateway IP. COMMAND Get the gateway IP A network address: #NET-GATE?<CR> #NET-GATE?<CR> gateway connects FEEDBACK the device via ~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF> another network and maybe over the Internet. Be aware of security problems. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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1 – daylight saving time adding UTC_off to UTC time (that it got from the time server) + 1 hour if daylight savings time is in effect. TIME command sets the device time without considering these settings. VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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#VMUTE?2<CR> 1-N (N= the total number of outputs) FEEDBACK Video mute – Video Mute flag ~nn@VMUTEout_index,flag<CR><LF> parameter 2 (blank 0 – Video enabled picture) is not 1 – Video disabled supported. 2 – Blank picture VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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 VS-211XS, VS-411XS – Protocol 3000...
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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller.
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SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a lisat of Kramer distributors, visit our website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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