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Kramer VW-9 User Manual

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3x3 Video Wall Driver with Multiviewer
P/N: 2900-301551 Rev 2
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VW-9 3x3 Video Wall Driver with Multiviewer P/N: 2900-301551 Rev 2 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Typical Applications Defining VW-9 3x3 Video Wall Driver with Multiviewer Mounting VW-9 Connecting VW-9 Connecting the Output to an Unbalanced/Balanced Stereo Audio Acceptor Connecting to VW-9 via RS-232 Operating and Controlling VW-9...

  • 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/il/quality/environment.

  • Page 5: Typical Applications

    Rental and staging events. • Monitoring in control rooms, banks, and stock markets. • Security and surveillance systems. Controlling your VW-9 Control your VW-9 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 Vw-9 3X3 Video Wall Driver With Multiviewer

    Multiview mode, presenting 4 windows over a 3x3 video wall. STO Button Press, followed by an Input button (1 to 4), to save the current video wall configuration. VW-9 – Defining VW-9 3x3 Video Wall Driver with Multiviewer...
  • Page 7 If required, use a M3 screw to lock the ground wire and connect to ground. Mains Power Connector and Power Switch Plug in the power cord and use the switch to power the unit on or off. VW-9 – Defining VW-9 3x3 Video Wall Driver with Multiviewer...

  • Page 8: Mounting

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VW-9 This section provides instructions for mounting VW-9. Before you start the installation, make sure that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -20 to +60C (-4 to +140F).

  • Page 9: Connecting

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting VW-9 Always switch off the power to each device before you connect it to your VW-9. After connecting your VW-9, connect its power and then turn on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting to the VW-9 Rear Panel...

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

    Stereo Audio Acceptor The following are the pinouts for connecting the output to a balanced stereo audio acceptor: Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio Acceptor Connecting to VW-9 via RS-232 You can connect to VW-9 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

  • Page 11: Operating And Controlling

    To unlock the front panel buttons: • For All or Menu Only Lock modes – Press and hold PANEL LOCK for about 5 seconds. The PANEL LOCK button light turns off and the front panel buttons are unlocked. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...

  • Page 12: Controlling Device Via Osd Menu

    The values defined in the different menus may change according to the firmware version (you can download the up-to-date firmware version from our Web site at www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp). VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 13 To set the audio source: 1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu shows. 2. Select VIDEO WALL > AUDIO SOURCE press Enter and define the audio source parameters based on the information in the following table: VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 14 To set the audio source: 1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu shows. 2. Select MULTI-VIEWER > AUDIO SOURCE press Enter and define the audio source parameters based on the information in the following table: VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 15 Menu Item Function WIN A INPUT 1-4. WIN B INPUT 1-4. WIN C INPUT 1-4. WIN D INPUT 1-4. The multi-viewer video source is set. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 16 HDCP. Input 4 ON/OFF If the content does not require HDCP, you can prevent these sources from encrypting by disabling (OFF) HDCP on the input. The HDCP settings are configured. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 17 Menu Item Function Use the factory default settings. Do not use the factory default settings. If “on” is selected, the device is reset to its factory default settings. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...

  • Page 18: Operating Via Ethernet

    This type of connection is recommended to identify the VW-9 with the factory configured default IP address. After you connect the VW-9 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 19 (TCP/IPv4), which is based on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window (specific to your IT system) shows as in Figure Figure Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...
  • Page 20 8. Click Close. Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the VW-9 Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...

  • Page 21: Acquiring And Setting Current Edid Using Rs-232 Serial Commands

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Acquiring and Setting Current EDID Using RS-232 Serial Commands 1. Connect a PC, or other serial controller to VW-9 RS-232. 2. Use Protocol 3000 commands, see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 42. VW-9 – Operating and Controlling VW-9...

  • Page 22: Using Vw-9 Embedded Webpages

    The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported: Operating Systems Versions Windows 7 Firefox Chrome Safari Windows 10 Edge Firefox Chrome Safari Safari Some features might not be supported by some cellphone operating systems. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 23: Browsing Vw-9 Webpages

    24. • Configuring the Screen Layout on page 25. • Audio Settings: on page 26. • Color Settings on page 27. • Layout Settings on page 27. • Resetting Device on page 35. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Screen Settings

    Input the screen’s outside screen width and length (which includes the bezel) and inside visual width and length (excluding bezel) for auto compensation. Figure 11: Bezel and Gap Compensation VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 25 Screen Visual Length Input the visual length (vertical) of the display (excluding the bezel of display). Rotation Select the rotation angle R90° (clockwise), L90° (anti-clockwise) or Off. The default is Off. Click “Apply” to confirm the setting. Apply The screen settings are set. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 26: Configuring The Output Resolution Settings

    To copy the EDID for INPUT 1 to all connected inputs: 1. From the Navigation List, select Screen Settings. 2. Below EDID, in Management, click the down arrow and choose Copy. Figure 14: EDID Page – Selecting an EDID Source VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 27: Configuring The Screen Layout

    In this example, Column is set to 3 columns and Row is set to 3 rows: Figure 16: Example Screen Layout 3. To save the changes, click Apply. 4. Reload the webpage. The Screen layout is now configured. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Multi-Viewer Video Wall Page

    INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, or INPUT 4, or select MUTE to mute the audio source. Figure 17: Embedded Webpages – Setting the Source to Output Audio 3. Click Apply. The audio source to output is set. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 29 Multiview mode presents 3 PiP windows over a parent picture in the video wall. Layout E Multiview mode presents 4 windows over the video wall. In this setting, input sources are fixed to the corresponding window. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 30 Users can reset and restore the custom screen layout at any time. There are two ways to define the custom layout: • Move the slider to set the size and position of the window. Figure 18: Webpages – Adjusting the Slider in Custom Layout VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 31 2. In Custom, select a custom layout (1-7). The graphic layout window shows the selected custom layout. In this example, Custom 2 is selected: Figure 20: Example Webpage with Custom Multi-Viewer 3. Click Apply. The Custom layout is set. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 32 Sets the vertical position of the selected window. Horizontal position Sets the horizontal position of the selected window. Width resize Sets the width of the selected window. Length resize Sets the length of the selected window. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 33 Click the “X” icon of each window that shows at the bottom of the webpage. Figure 23: Webpages – Disable a Window in Graphic Layout 4. To save the changes, click Apply. The selected window(s) are disabled. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 34 3. To enable a window, do one of the following: 4. Click the “X” icon of each window that shows at the bottom of the webpage. 5. To save the changes, click Apply. The selected window is enabled. VW-9 – Using VW-9 Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 35: Defining System Settings

    Setting the Unit’s ID on page 34. • Viewing the Fan Speed on page 35. • Resetting VW-9 to its Factory Default on page 35. • Resetting Device on page 35. Viewing the Ethernet Type (Static or HDCP) To view the Ethernet type (Static or HDCP): 1.

  • Page 36: Setting The Unit's Id

    6. In a web browser, access the webpages via the new IP address. The new IP address is configured. Setting the Unit’s ID 1. From the Navigation List, click System Settings. 2. Below System, select the number after Unit ID. Figure 25: Setting the Unit ID VW-9 – Defining System Settings...

  • Page 37: Viewing The Fan Speed

    1. From the Navigation List, click System Settings. 2. Below System > Fan speed. Fan speed is viewed. Resetting VW-9 to its Factory Default To reset to factory default: 1. From the Navigation List, click System Settings. 2. Below System, select Factory default.

  • Page 38: Upgrading Firmware

    After the firmware update is complete, the front panel lights turn off and the system reboots. c. The FW upgrade status shows this message in the terminal “Updating Firmware”. d. The front panel button lights turn on. The firmware upgrade is complete. VW-9 – Upgrading Firmware...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    49cm x 35.5cm x 49cm (1.6' x 1.1' x 1.6') Net Weight 14.8kg (33lbs) approx. Shipping Weight 17.3kg (38lbs) approx. Accessories Included OEM Power Cord EU & US C-14 L-180CM Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VW-9 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 40: Default Communication Parameters

    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 640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA VW-9 – Technical Specifications...
  • Page 41 Supports YCbCr 4:4:4..Yes Supports dual-link DVI... No Maximum TMDS clock..300MHz Audio/video latency (p).. n/a Audio/video latency (i).. n/a HDMI video capabilities.. Yes EDID screen size..No additional info 3D formats supported..Not supported Data payload..... 030C001000783C20008001020304 VW-9 – Technical Specifications...
  • Page 42 YCbCr 4:2:0 capability map data Data payload..... 0F000003 Report information Date generated... 3/9/2022 Software revision..2.91.0.1043 Data source....File - NB: improperly installed Operating system..10.0.19044.2 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,0D,06,31,00,00,00,06,18,01,03,80,1F,11,8C,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, 57,2D,31,36,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,17,3D,0F,88,3C,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,57, 02,03,3B,F0,52,10,1F,04,13,05,14,02,11,06,15,22,21,20,5D,5E,5F,60,61,23,09,07,07,83,01,00,00,6E, 03,0C,00,10,00,78,3C,20,00,80,01,02,03,04,67,D8,5D,C4,01,78,80,00,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,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,E7 VW-9 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 43: Protocol 3000

    (<…>) and must be separated by a period (.). The command framing varies according to how you interface with VW-9. The following figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such as Hercules): VW-9 –...

  • Page 44: Protocol 3000 Commands

    (refer to 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. VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 2 – Win B ~nn@CRDTout_index,left,top,right,bottom<CR><LF> 3 – Win C 4 – Win D *– All left – Left coordinate (0 to 210) – Top coordinate (0 to 90) – (30 to 240) width – (30 to 120) height VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 HDCP not supported - specific input: HDCP OFF. 1-N (N= the total number of inputs) – HDCP mode: mode HDCP support changes 0 – HDCP Off following detected sink - 1 – HDCP On MIRROR OUTPUT. VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 47 Get the front panel lock COMMAND Get the front panel lock 0 – Off unlocks front panel buttons or state. #LOCK-FP?<CR> state: #LOCK-FP?<CR> keyboard FEEDBACK 1 – On locks front panel buttons or ~nn@LOCK-FPlock/unlock<CR><LF> keyboard VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 – 0 – off unmute, 1 – on mute settings. #MUTE-ANAchannel,mute_mode<CR> settings: #MUTE-ANA*,1<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@MUTE-ANAchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF> – * (All) MUTE-ANA? channel Get analog output COMMAND Get analog output – 0 – off unmute, 1 – on mute settings. #MUTE-ANA?channel<CR> mute_mode settings: #MUTE<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@MUTE-ANAchannel,mute_mode<CR><LF> VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 MASK255.255.000.0 ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> administrator. 00<CR> – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx net_mask NET-MASK? Get subnet mask. COMMAND Get the subnet mask: #NET-MASK?<CR> #NET-MASK?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> PICTURE-RST Reset picture settings COMMAND Recall preset 1: #PICTURE-RST<CR> #PICTURE-RST<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@PICTURE-RSTOK<CR><LF> VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 2 – win B 3 – win C 4 – win D *– ALL – Source id 1 – Input 1 2 – Input 2 3 – Input 3 4 – Input 4 0 – Audio Mute VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 51 To use “custom 1 – On resolutions” (entries 100- – Resolution index resolution 105 In View Modes), 0=native define them using the 100=4096x2160@P60Hz, DEF-RES command. 101=4096x2160@P50Hz 76=3840x2160@P60Hz, 75=3840x2160@P50Hz 74=3840x2160@P30Hz, 16=1920x1080@P60Hz 31=1920x1080@P50Hz 34=1920x1080@P30Hz 4=1280x720@P60Hz 62=1280x720@P30Hz 69=1600x1200@P60Hz 71=1920x1200@P60Hz w102=2048x2048@P57Hz VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 5– Output 5 6 – Output 6 7 – Output 7 8 – Output 8 9 – Output 9 10 – Output 10 * – All flag – Video Mute 0 – Video enabled 1 – Video disabled VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 3 – Win C CR> 4 – Win D – Horizontal coordinate origin (0 to 210) – Vertical coordinate origin (0 to 90) – Window width (30 to 240) width – Window height (30 to 120) height VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 5 (DUAL POP). win_num – * WND-BRD? Get window border status. COMMAND Set window position: – enable #WND-BRD?win_num<CR> #WND-BRD?1<CR> Available only for 0 – Disable FEEDBACK #VIEW-MOD 3 (QUAD) 1 – Enable ~nn@WND-BRDwin_num,enable<CR><LF> and 5 (DUAL POP). VW-9 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 55: 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 – not changed ERR_SAME_CRC ERR_WRONG_MODE Wrong operation mode ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED Device/chip was not initialized VW-9 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 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.
  • Page 57 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 website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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