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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Terminology Used in this User Manual Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Installing the VS-44HC on a Rack Connecting the VS-44HC Connecting the VS-44HC Rear Panel Connecting the Audio Signals Setting the Dipswitches 6.3.1... - Page 3 Figures Figure 1: VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 2: VS-44HC Underside View Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Connecting the VS-44HC Digital Audio Signals Figure 5: Dipswitch Settings Figure 6: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter...
- Page 4 Contents Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: Front Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 3: Rear Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Table 4: Dipswitch Settings Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings...
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Page 5: 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 6: Overview
Overview Overview The VS-44HC is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for YUV (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) component video and digital audio (S/PDIF) signals. The high quality VS-44HC lets you simultaneously route any of the 4 inputs to any or all of the 4 outputs. The... -
Page 7: Terminology Used In This User Manual
Protocol/Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 1, Table 2 and Table 3 define the VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher:... -
Page 8: Figure 1: Vs-44Hc 4X4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher
Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 9: Table 2: Front Panel Vs-44Hc 4X4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features
Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Table 2: Front Panel VS-44HC 4x4 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 10: Figure 2: Vs-44Hc Underside View
Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Table 3: Rear Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function Pb/Cb RCA Connectors Connect to the component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) video source (from Pr/Cr RCA IN 1 to IN 4) -
Page 11: Installing The Vs-44Hc On A Rack
Installing the VS-44HC on a Rack Installing the VS-44HC 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 12: Connecting The Vs-44Hc
2 Although in this example four inputs are connected, you can connect less inputs 3 Or TOSLINK connector for IN 2 4 When less than four outputs are required, connect only those outputs of the VS-44HC that are required, and leave the other outputs unconnected... -
Page 13: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-44Hc 4X4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VS-44HC DVD Player 1 RS-232 Receiver DVD Player 4 Plasma Plasma Display 1 Display 4 Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher... -
Page 14: Connecting The Audio Signals
Connecting the VS-44HC 6.2 Connecting the Audio Signals The VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher inputs and outputs digital audio signals in the following formats: Four S/PDIF inputs and four S/PDIF outputs on RCA connectors (from IN 1 to IN 4, and from OUT 1 to OUT 4, respectively) -
Page 15: Setting The Dipswitches
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON When connecting more than one VS-44HC unit, set a different machine # on each unit. You do not have to number the units in the sequence order as they connect to the PC, but it is essential that each unit is assigned a unique machine number. -
Page 16: Setting The In 2 Audio Signal
Connecting the VS-44HC 6.3.2 Setting the IN 2 Audio Signal You can set the IN 2 digital audio signal to either an S/PDIF digital audio signal or a TOSLINK optical digital audio signal, as Table 6 defines Table 6: Digital Audio IN 2 Signal Setting... -
Page 17: Controlling The Vs-44Hc
To connect a PC provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master VS-44HC unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC... -
Page 18: Controlling Via Rs-485
Assign a unique machine # according to Table 5 Set DIP 8 ON on the VS-44HC unit located at the end of the line (terminating the RS-485 line at 120 ). Set DIP 8 OFF on the other VS-44HC units... -
Page 19: Figure 7: Cascading Individual Units In A Control Configuration Via Rs-485
Controlling the VS-44HC 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 20: Controlling The Vs-44Hc 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-44HC to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 7 and Figure 8 define. -
Page 21: Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Controlling the VS-44HC 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 22: 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-44HC 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 23: Figure 11: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window
The Exit command closes the Configuration Manager application Action The Search Board command seeks the VS-44HC device that connects to the PC via the ETHERNET port, and displays it and its corresponding settings; The Config command adjusts the VS-44HC according to the displayed data... -
Page 24: Setting A Virtual Port
IP address and local port of your VS-44HC (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-44HC (see Figure 14). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 25: Setting An Ethernet Connection
Controlling the VS-44HC 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 26: Operating The Vs-44Hc
The 7-segment displays How to use the front panel buttons How to set and adjust the audio delay time 8.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics Table 10 defines the information shown on the VS-44HC 7-segment displays: Table 10: 7-segment Display Information Displayed Information When:... -
Page 27: Choosing The Audio-Follow-Video Or Breakaway Option
Operating the VS-44HC 8.2 Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option You can switch digital audio (S/PDIF) signals in one of two ways, either: Audio-follow-video (AFV), in which all operations and status indicators relate to both the video and the audio channels ;... -
Page 28: Confirming Settings
Operating the VS-44HC 8.4 Confirming Settings You can choose to work in the At Once or the Confirm mode. In the At Once mode (TAKE button is not illuminated): Pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch immediately You save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user... -
Page 29: Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations
The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. Tip: If you cannot remember which of the 8 input/output-configurations is the one that you want, set the VS-44HC to the Confirm mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it. -
Page 30: Setting And Adjusting The Audio Delay Time
Operating the VS-44HC 8.6 Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time You can adjust the audio delay time for OUT 2 to correct lip sync errors so that the audio delay will match the video delay. The delay time can be set and stored separately for each input channel. -
Page 31: Locking The Front Panel
Is pressed for a few seconds Delay time resets to 0 (zero) 8.7 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via your VS-44HC. Unlocking releases the the front panel buttons, lock protection mechanism. To lock the VS-44HC: Press the LOCK button The LOCK button blinks. -
Page 32: 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-44HC unit, do the following: 1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port according to section 7.1. -
Page 33: 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 18: Splash Screen 2. After a few seconds, the Splash screen is replaced by the “ Atmel – Flip” window: Figure 19: Atmel –... -
Page 34: Figure 20: Device Selection Window
4. Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list: AT89C51RD2: AT89C51RD2 T89C51RD2 Figure 21: Device Selection window 5. Click OK and select “ Load Hex” from the File menu. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 35: Figure 22: Loading The Hex
Figure 22: Loading the Hex 6. The Open File window opens. Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VS-44HC (for example 44M_V1p2.hex) and click Open. 7. Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 (or select the “ Communication / RS232”... -
Page 36: Figure 24: Atmel - Flip Window (Connected)
Memory Verify Pass appears VS44HC.hex Figure 25: 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 37: Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade
10. Close the “ Atmel – Flip” window. 11. Disconnect the power on the VS-44HC. 12. If required, disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VS-44HC unit from the Null-modem adapter. 13. Release the Flash Upgr. button on the rear panel (Table 3). -
Page 38: Upgrading Firmware
6. Disconnect the power on the VS-44HC. 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-44HC is connected on your PC KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 39: 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 40: Table Of Hex Codes For Serial Communication
Byte 4 should be 127 (80H) plus machine number (from 1 to 15) Table 15 describes several examples for the hex codes used to set the delay time: Table 15: VS-44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time Delay Time Command... -
Page 41: Table 16: Vs-44Hc Hex Codes For Increasing The Audio Delay Time
The second command includes the less significant bits as described previously for command 22. Table 16 describes hex code examples for setting increased audio delay times: Table 16: VS-44HC Hex Codes for increasing the Audio Delay Time Delay Time for IN 1 Command... -
Page 42: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-44HC is compatible with Kramer’ s Protocol 2000 (version 0.46) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. -
Page 43: Table 18: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT RESET VIDEO SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to... - Page 44 Memory address Data SAVE AUDIO PARAMETER INPUT Bit: 0 - Gain SETTINGS FOR I0 - 0=input; 1=output 1 - Bass INSTRUCTIONS 22, I1 - Left 2 - Treble 24, 25 I2 - Right 3 - Midrange KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 45 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO PARAMETER 1 – Input 0 - video gain SETTINGS FOR 2 – Output 1 - contrast INSTRUCTIONS 21, 2 - brightness 23, 26 3 - color 4 - hue...
- Page 46 ) before sending the switch command (instruction 1) or pressing via front panel. The switch is not executed (unless timed-out) until the “ Execute delayed switch” code is sent, or the “ Set for delayed switch” KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 47 Kramer Protocol 2000 code is sent again. (The mode is automatically cancelled after implementation of the switch if the “ execute” command is used). For example, to connect input 4 to output 3 after a delay, send HEX codes (set for delayed switch)
- Page 48 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 49 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.
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