Related Manuals for Kramer VS-42HC
Summary of Contents for Kramer VS-42HC
- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Terminology Used in this User Manual Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack Connecting the VS-42HC Connecting the VS-42HC Rear Panel Connecting the Audio Signals Setting the Dipswitches 6.3.1... - Page 3 Figure 25: The KFR-Programmer Window Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: Front Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Rear Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 4: Dipswitch Settings Description...
-
Page 4: Introduction
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 5: Overview
Overview Overview The VS-42HC is a true 4x2 matrix switcher for YUV (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) component video and digital audio (S/PDIF) signals. The high quality VS-42HC lets you simultaneously route any of the 4 inputs to either one or both of the outputs. The... -
Page 6: Terminology Used In This User Manual
Protocol/Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 1, Table 2 and Table 3 define the VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher:... -
Page 8: Table 2: Front Panel Vs-42Hc 4X2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features
Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra-red remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Vs-42Hc Underside View
Your VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher The VS-42HC underside is illustrated in Figure 2: Feature Function ETH Flash – Set to Normal for normal Normal Switch operation; Set to ETH Flash to upgrade firmware (see section 9.2) ETH Factory... -
Page 10: Installing The Vs-42Hc On A Rack
Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack Installing the VS-42HC on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is... -
Page 11: Connecting The Vs-42Hc
DO NOT push in the rear panel Flash Program “Flash Upgr.” button (see Table 3) and DO NOT switch the ETH Flash switch. These are only used for upgrading to the latest Kramer firmware... -
Page 12: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-42Hc 4X2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VS-42HC DVD Player 1 RS-232 Receiver DVD Player 4 Plasma Plasma Display 1 Display 2 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher... -
Page 13: Connecting The Audio Signals
Connecting the VS-42HC 6.2 Connecting the Audio Signals The VS-42HC 4x2 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher inputs and outputs digital audio signals in the following formats: 4 S/PDIF inputs and 2 S/PDIF outputs on RCA connectors (from IN 1 to IN 4, and from OUT 1 to OUT 2, respectively) -
Page 14: Setting The Dipswitches
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON When connecting more than one VS-42HC unit, set a different machine # on each unit. You do not have to number the units in the sequence as they connect to the PC, but it is essential that each unit is assigned a unique machine number. -
Page 15: Setting The In 2 Audio Signal
To connect a PC to the VS-42HC unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VS-42HC unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a... -
Page 16: Controlling Via Rs-485
Assign a unique machine # according to Table 5 Set DIP 8 ON on the VS-42HC unit located at the end of the line (terminating the RS-485 line at 120 ). Set DIP 8 OFF on the other VS-42HC units... -
Page 17: Figure 7: Cascading Individual Units In A Control Configuration Via Rs-485
Controlling the VS-42HC KEYBOARD EXTENSION REMOTE CONTACT 12 VDC RS-485 RS-232 IN RS-232 OUT 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G RS-485 PINOUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Machine # 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8... -
Page 18: Controlling The Vs-42Hc Via The Ethernet Port
7.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42HC to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 7 and Figure 8 define. -
Page 19: Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Controlling the VS-42HC 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 9). Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 10. -
Page 20: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42HC to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 8 defines:... -
Page 21: Figure 11: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window
Function File The Exit command closes the Configuration Manager application The Search Board command seeks the VS-42HC device that connects to the PC via Action the ETHERNET port, and displays it and its corresponding settings; The Config command adjusts the VS-42HC according to the displayed data... -
Page 22: Setting A Virtual Port
2. Press the Add VSP button to add a serial port and type the IP settings according to the IP address and local port of your VS-42HC (see Figure 13). Figure 13: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 3. You can set a virtual port for each local port on your VS-42HC (see Figure 14). -
Page 23: Setting An Ethernet Connection
Controlling the VS-42HC Figure 14: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4) 4. In the control application, choose the COM-port connection according to your virtual serial port connections (see Figure 15). Figure 15: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 7.4.2... -
Page 24: Operating The Vs-42Hc
Operating the VS-42HC Operating the VS-42HC You can operate your VS-42HC via: The front panel buttons RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller Infra-red remote control transmitter This section describes: How to use the front panel buttons How to set and adjust the audio delay time 8.1 Switching OUT-IN Combinations... -
Page 25: Table 10: Maximum Delay Time According To Sampling Rate
Operating the VS-42HC Decrease or increase the delay time by looking and listening, until you see that the audio is synchronized with the video. 3. Once the delay time is set, press the DELAY button again to accept the delay time value. -
Page 26: Locking The Front Panel
Operating the VS-42HC 8.3 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via your VS-42HC. Unlocking releases the the front panel buttons, lock protection mechanism. To lock the VS-42HC: Press the LOCK button The LOCK button blinks. -
Page 27: Flash Memory Upgrade
3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file: “FLIP.EXE”. 9.1.2 Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VS-42HC unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port according to section 7.1. -
Page 28: Upgrading Firmware
Flash Memory Upgrade 9.1.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Shortcut to FLIP.EXE”. The Splash screen appears as follows: Figure 17: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 18: Atmel –... -
Page 29: Figure 19: Device Selection Window
Figure 19: Device Selection Window 4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 20: Device Selection window 5. Click OK and select “Load Hex” from the File menu. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 30: Figure 21: Loading The Hex
Figure 21: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VS-42HC (for example 42M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “Communication / RS232”... -
Page 31: Figure 23: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
Memory Verify Pass appears VS42HC.hex Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message: “Not Finished” shows, click Run again KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 32: Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade
10. Close the “Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VS-42HC. 12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VS-42HC unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release the Flash Upgr. button on the rear panel (Table 3). -
Page 33: Upgrading Firmware
6. Disconnect the power on the VS-42HC. 7. Set the ETH Flash/Normal switch, located on the machine underside, to Normal. 8. Connect the power on your machine. 1 To which the VS-42HC is connected on your PC KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) rack-mountable WEIGHT: 2.7 kg (6 lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter, Windows®-based Kramer control software, Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager, Infra-red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice... -
Page 35: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication (Rs-232/Rs-485 Protocol)
11.1 Hex Codes for Switching Table 13 lists the Hex values for a single machine (machine # 1): Table 13: VS-42HC Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1... -
Page 36: Table 14: Vs-42Hc Hex Codes For Setting The Audio Delay Time
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication (RS-232/RS-485 Protocol) Table 14 describes several examples for the hex codes used to set the delay time: Table 14: VS-42HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time Delay Time Command [ms] IN 1... - Page 37 Byte 4 should be 129 (81H) To increase, for example, the IN 1 audio delay time by 1ms, the hex code would be: To decrease, for example, the IN 4 audio delay time by 1ms, the hex code would be: KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 38 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
- Page 39 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VS-42HC and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers