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Kramer VS-44HN User Manual

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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-44HN
4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300161 Rev 8

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  • Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300161 Rev 8...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 Resetting the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher’s IP Parameters Connecting to the VS-44HN Connecting to the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via RS-232 Connecting to the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher via Ethernet Upgrading the Firmware...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications: ...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your VS-44HN away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

  • Page 6: Recycling Kramer Products

    Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The VS-44HN is a high quality 4x4 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously. In particular, the VS-44HN features:  Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.25Gbps per graphics channel) Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p at 60Hz ...

  • Page 8: Defining The Vs-44Hn 4X4 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Defining the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver and Indication LED Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter. LED lights yellow when receiving an IR signal POWER Illuminated Power Switch...

  • Page 9: Figure 2: Vs-44Hn 4X4 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Figure 2: VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) Connect to up to 4 HDMI sources OUT HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) Connect to up to 4 HDMI acceptors RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial Port Connector...

  • Page 10: Using The Ir Transmitter

    This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50). Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (for example, P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.

  • Page 11: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-44HN - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vs-44Hn 4X4 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Switcher Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-44HN. After connecting your VS-44HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 13 To connect the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. Connect up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the IN HDMI connectors. You do not have to connect all the sources.

  • Page 14: Operating The Vs-44Hn 4X4 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    To acquire the EDID from a display device connected to one of the outputs: 1. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash. VS-44HN - Operating the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher...
  • Page 15 9. Press the input buttons to which you want to copy the EDID (for example, IN 1 and IN 3). 10. Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display. VS-44HN - Operating the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 16: Storing And Recalling A Switching Setting From A Preset

    1. Configure the switching as required for the preset. 2. Press the STO button. The STO button flashes. 3. Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the device setting (for example, IN 4 for preset 8). VS-44HN - Operating the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 17: Switching Between Protocol 2000 And Protocol 3000

    To reset the IP parameters to their default values (see Section  Press and hold the RESET button on the rear panel while powering up the device VS-44HN - Operating the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Vs-44Hn

    7.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44HN to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-44HN - Connecting to the VS-44HN...

  • Page 19: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-44HN with the factory configured default IP address. After connecting the VS-44HN to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

  • Page 20: Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 6 Figure Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VS-44HN - Connecting to the VS-44HN...

  • Page 21: Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

    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) that is provided by your IT department. VS-44HN - Connecting to the VS-44HN...

  • Page 22: Upgrading The Firmware

    8. Click Close. 7.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44HN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 7.2.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC.

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing 19” x 7.24” x 1U (W, D, H) DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 1.7kg (3.75lbs) approx. Power cord, IR transmitter, rack ”ears” ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: External remote IR receiver cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-44HN - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 24: Default Communication Parameters

    Press and hold Output 1 and Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 Output 3 simultaneously and Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 TCP Port 5000 or 10001 or 50000 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 UDP Port 50000 VS-44HN - Default Communication Parameters...

  • Page 25: Default Edid

    1680 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD EIA/CEA-861 Information Revision number..3 IT underscan..... Not supported Basic audio....Supported YCbCr 4:4:4....Supported YCbCr 4:2:2....Supported Native formats... 1 VS-44HN - Default EDID...
  • Page 26 IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 08-Jul-12 Software revision..2.60.0.972 Data source....File Operating system..5.1.2600.2.Service Pack 3 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2E,4D,00,02,01,00,00,00,18,14,01,03,81,46,27,78,0A,D5,7C,A3,57,49,9C,25, 11,48,4B,FF,FF,80,81,C0,81,00,95,00,81,40,81,80,90,40,B3,00,A9,40,01,1D,00,72,51,D0,1A,20,6E,28, 55,00,7E,88,42,00,00,1A,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,C4,8E,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,34,32,48,4E,0A,20,20,00,00,00,00,00,00,FD,00,32,55,1F,5E,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,7B, 02,03,1A,71,47,11,13,05,14,84,10,1F,23,0A,06,04,83,05,00,00,65,03,0C,00,10,00,8C,0A,D0,8A,20,E0, 2D,10,10,3E,96,00,58,C2,21,00,00,18,01,1D,80,18,71,1C,16,20,58,2C,25,00,C4,8E,21,00,00,9E,01,1D, 80,D0,72,1C,16,20,10,2C,25,80,C4,8E,21,00,00,9E,01,1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28,55,00,C4,8E,21,00, 00,1E,01,1D,00,BC,52,D0,1E,20,B8,28,55,40,C4,8E,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90 VS-44HN - Default EDID...

  • Page 27: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 1st byte INPUT 2nd byte OUTPUT 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 4th byte Bit 7 –...

  • Page 28: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    NOTE 8 - The reply is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined / no valid input is detected; or 1 if it is defined / valid input is detected. VS-44HN - Kramer Protocol 2000...
  • Page 29 NOTE 19 - After this instruction is sent, the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte. The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes. VS-44HN - Kramer Protocol 2000...

  • Page 30: Protocol 3000

    11) but is also compatible with Kramer’s protocol 3000. Note that the VS-44HN needs to be set to protocol 2000 in order to use the IR remote control. The VS-44HN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000.
  • Page 31 Query sign '?' follows some commands to define a query request. Message closing character CR – For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) CRLF – For device messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) VS-44HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 32 You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 33: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    Reset device Administrator SIGNAL? Read if input is valid End User Read device serial number End User VERSION? Read device firmware version End User Switch Video only End User VID? Get Video switch state End User VS-44HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 35 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. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...

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