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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 2: Connecting a VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Figure 4: RJ-45 PINOUT Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window... - Page 3 Contents Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel Features Table 3: VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 4: DVD Mode and PC Mode Characteristics Table 5: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT...
- Page 4 ADDENDUM: Ethernet Cross Cable Wiring Connection This addendum describes the correct wiring for crossover cable connections and replaces the opening paragraph in the "Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)" section in the User Manual as follows: Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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Page 5: Introduction
2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 6 Getting Started To input PC Mode Output connected Output not To input connected Acquired EDID Default EDID DVD Mode KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 7: Overview
) is a data-structure, provided by a display, to describe its capabilities to an HDMI source. The EDID enables the VS-41HDMI to “know” what kind of monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. -
Page 8: About Hdmi
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular, HDMI:... -
Page 9: Recommendations For Best Performance
Protocol/Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VS-41HDMI 4x1 Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-41HDMI. Table 2 and Table 3 define the front and rear panels of the VS-41HDMI, respectively. -
Page 10: Figure 1: Vs-41Hdmi 4X1 Hdmi Switcher
Your VS-41HDMI 4x1 Switcher Figure 1: VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Table 2: Vs-41Hdmi 4X1 Hdmi Switcher Front Panel Features
Your VS-41HDMI 4x1 Switcher Table 2: VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF... -
Page 12: Installing The Vs-41Hdmi On A Rack
Installing the VS-41HDMI on a Rack Installing the VS-41HDMI 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 13: Connecting A Vs-41Hdmi 4X1 Hdmi Switcher
Press an INPUT SELECTOR button (from 1 to 4) to choose which HDMI input to route to the output. 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-41HDMI. After connecting your VS-41HDMI, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 You do not have to connect all the HDMI sources 3 Alternatively, you can connect a PC to any of the inputs and set those inputs to the PC mode (see section 7.1) -
Page 14: Figure 2: Connecting A Vs-41Hdmi 4X1 Hdmi Switcher
Connecting a VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher Multimedia Player RS-232 DVD Player Plasma Set Top Box Display DVD Player Source Figure 2: Connecting a VS-41HDMI 4x1 HDMI Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 15: Operating The Vs-41Hdmi
If an input button is not illuminated, this indicates that that input is set to the PC mode. 1 The default 2 For example, the Kramer HDMI-DVI Gold Plated Cable in various lengths (3” , 6” , 10” and 15” ) -
Page 16: Setting The Edid
Operating the VS-41HDMI 4. Toggle between the PC mode (input button not illuminated) and the DVD mode (input button illuminated) by pressing that input. 5. Press the PANEL LOCK button to exit this mode. 6. You can connect a computer to the input(s) that is set to the PC mode and a DVD to the input(s) that is set to the DVD mode. -
Page 17: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
To connect a PC to the VS-41HDMI unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-41HDMI unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire... -
Page 18: Controlling The Vs-41Hdmi Via The Ethernet Port
7.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-41HDMI to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 5 and Figure 4 define. -
Page 19: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Operating the VS-41HDMI 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6. -
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-41HDMI to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 6 defines:... -
Page 21: Figure 7: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window
The Exit command closes the Configuration Manager application Action The Search Board command seeks the VS-41HDMI device that connects to the PC via the ETHERNET port, and displays it and its corresponding settings; The Config command adjusts the VS-41HDMI according to the displayed data... -
Page 22: Setting A Virtual Port
IP address and local port of your VS-41HDMI (see Figure 9). Figure 9: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 3. You can set a virtual port for each local port on your VS-41HDMI (see Figure 10). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Setting An Ethernet Connection
Operating the VS-41HDMI Figure 10: 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 11). Figure 11: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 7.5.2... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
Power cord OPTIONS: Kramer HDMI cables 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For best results, use Kramer cables such as the C-HDMI/HDMI series, the C-HDMI-DVI series and/or our HDMI over fiber optics C-FOHM/FOHM series KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 25: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-41HDMI 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 26: Table 10: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
2 - for VGA SET HIGHEST 0 - for video Set equal to highest machine MACHINE ADDRESS 1 - for audio address REQUEST HIGHEST 0 - for video MACHINE ADDRESS 1 - for audio KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 27 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT REQUEST WHETHER SETUP # 0 - for checking if setup is defined SETUP IS DEFINED / 1 - for checking if input is valid VALID INPUT IS Input #...
- Page 28 OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively. For example, if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting, then the reply to the HEX code would be HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 29 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 5 – For the OUTPUT byte set as 6, the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte. Similarly, for the OUTPUT byte set as 7, the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte. Note also, that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable, but is selected using switches, jumpers, etc! NOTE 6 –...
- Page 30 (in real-time). For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 31 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 32 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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