Kramer VP-411DS User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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VP-411DS
4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 6: Connecting a PC Figure 7: Flash Magic Screen Tables Table 1: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Topside Features Table 2: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Underside Features Table 3: DIP-switch Priority Setup Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-411DS...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 4 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 5: Overview

    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.
  • Page 6 (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 –...
  • Page 7: Your Vp-411Ds 4X1 Automatic Uxga / Audio Switcher

    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...
  • Page 8: Using The Ir Transmitter

    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...
  • Page 9: Connecting The Vp-411Ds 4X1 Automatic Uxga / Audio Switcher

    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...
  • Page 10: Figure 3: Vp-411Ds 4X1 Automatic Uxga / Audio Switcher Connections

    Connecting the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 3: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Connections KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 11: Setting The Priority Dip-Switches

    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.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Remote Terminal Block

    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.
  • Page 13: Connecting A Pc

    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): •...
  • Page 14: Flash Memory Upgrade

    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).
  • Page 15: Upgrading Firmware

    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...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    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...
  • Page 18: Kramer Protocol 2000

    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.
  • Page 19: Table 7: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    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.
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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;...
  • Page 22 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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