Introduction 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.
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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
DIP-switches. When in the automatic mode, the VP-411DS will switch to the primary input when it is present. It will switch to the second input in priority upon loss of the primary input and it will switch from the secondary input back to the primary input when the primary signal is reconnected.
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(often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-411DS away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Caution –...
1 and Table 1 define the VP-411DS: Figure 1: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Table 1: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Topside Features Feature Function IR Receiver The yellow LED lights when receiving signals from the infrared remote...
IR receiver can be located 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the...
6. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity. 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-411DS. After connecting your VP-411DS, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...
When sending a serial switching command while the VP-411DS is in Priority Mode, the VP-411DS checks for an active signal on the selected input for a user-defined period of time (the default is 30 seconds). Once an active signal is detected, the selected input will be switched to the output.
Connecting the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5.3 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the INPUT selector button. Using the contact closure remote control you can select the UXGA input or cut off the inputs.
Connecting the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5.4 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-411DS via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-411DS unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): •...
1. Turn the power OFF on the VP-411DS unit. 2. Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-411DS unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub COM port on your PC (see Section 5.4).
Flash Memory Upgrade 6.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Flash Magic.EXE”. The Flash Magic screen appears as illustrated in Figure Figure 7: Flash Magic Screen...
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8. Close the “Flash Magic” window. 9. Turn the power OFF on the VP-411DS unit. 10. Disconnect the RS-232 rear panel port on the VP-411DS unit from the Null-modem adapter. 11. On the underside panel, slide the switch to NORMAL.
RK-1 19" rack adapter, external remote IR receiver cable Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 5 lists the hex values: Table 5: VP-411DS Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232 OUT 1 01, 81, 81, 81 IN 1 01, 82, 81, 81...
The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Note: compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 does not imply that a machine includes all of the commands below. Each machine uses a sub-set of Protocol 2000, according to its needs.
Kramer Protocol 2000 BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1. Bit 5 – Don’t care. OVR – Machine number override. M4…M0 – MACHINE NUMBER. Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers. When several machines are controlled from a single serial port, they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number.
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NOTE 28 – In the automatic priority switch mode, in the case where the user tries to switch manually, and there is no valid input the unit will wait the number of seconds configured by this command until the input becomes valid and then execute the switching. If during this delay the input remains invalid the switching will not execute. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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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: 1. 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;...
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit 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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