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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-42HN
4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300152 Rev 6

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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-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300152 Rev 6...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storing and Recalling a Switching Setting Changing the Port Switching Speed Setting HDCP to On/Off Resetting the IP Parameters Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 Connecting to the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher via RS-232 6.10 Connecting via Ethernet 6.11 Upgrading the Firmware...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-42HN 4x2 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-42HN 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-42HN is a high quality 4x2 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-42HN features:  Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.25Gbps per graphics channel) Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p at 60Hz ...

  • Page 8: About Fast Switching

    Many newer display devices, however, are now capable of on-the-fly” switching. Depending on the display device in use, the VS-42HN allows for fast switching (minor reset and the connection kept alive) and extra fast switching (no reset and the connection kept alive).

  • Page 9: Figure 1: Vs-42Hn 4X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Figure 1: VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter TO OUTPUT 2 Press one of the 4 inputs to switch it to Output 2 INPUT SELECTOR Buttons TO OUTPUT 1...

  • Page 10: Figure 2: Vs-42Hn 4X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Figure 2: VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function IN HDMI Connectors (1 to 4) Connect to up to 4 HDMI sources OUT HDMI Connector (1 to 2) Connect to the first and second HDMI acceptors RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial Port Connector...

  • Page 11: 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 12: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-42HN - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Vs-42Hn 4X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-42HN. After connecting your VS-42HN, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1.

  • Page 14: Figure 3: Connecting The Vs-42Hn 4X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Figure 3: Connecting the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher VS-42HN - Connecting the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 15: Operating The Vs-42Hn 4X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    To disconnect output 1, press the OFF button on the TO OUTPUT 1 line and to disconnect output 2, press the OFF button on the TO OUTPUT 2 line. The OFF button illuminates. VS-42HN - Operating the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 16: Acquiring The Edid

    To reset to the default EDID do either of the following:  Disconnect the outputs and repeat the steps listed in Section 6.1  Press the input where the default EDID is to be stored to disconnect it from the output VS-42HN - Operating the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 17: Storing And Recalling A Switching Setting

    Storing and Recalling a Switching Setting You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store the current setup and then recall it. The VS-42HN stores only one setting in memory. Storing a new setting overwrites the previous one. To store a setting: 1.

  • Page 18: Changing The Port Switching Speed

    2. Press and hold the IN 1, IN 2 and LOCK buttons simultaneously and turn the power on while pressing these buttons (you will need more than one person to perform this step). The machine is set to the HDCP enable/disable mode. VS-42HN - Operating the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 19: Resetting The Ip Parameters

    1. On the TO OUTPUT 1 row, press input buttons 1 and 3 at the same time. Protocol 3000 is active. 2. On the TO OUTPUT 1 row, press input buttons 1 and 2 at the same time. Protocol 2000 is active. VS-42HN - Operating the VS-42HN 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Vs-42Hn 4X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Via Rs-232

    6.10.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42HN directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-42HN with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 21: Upgrading The Firmware

    6.10.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42HN to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 6.11 Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “Upgrading the VS-42HN Firmware...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    19” x 7.24” x 1U (W, D, H) DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 1.6kg (3.5lbs) approx. Power cord, IR transmitter, rack ”ears” INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: External remote IR receiver cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-42HN - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 23: Default Communication Parameters

    On the TO OUTPUT 1 row, press input buttons 1 and 3 press input buttons 1 and 2 at the same time at the same time Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 TCP Port 5000 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 UDP Port 50000 VS-42HN - Default Communication Parameters...

  • Page 24: 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-42HN - Default EDID...
  • Page 25 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-42HN - Default EDID...

  • Page 26: Kramer Protocol 2000

    Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2-000 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 27: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000

    1, 2, 5 or 7, the machine sends its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT. For example, for a 2216, the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be (HEX codes): VS-42HN - Kramer Protocol 2000...
  • Page 28 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-42HN - Kramer Protocol 2000...

  • Page 29: Protocol 3000

    10) but is also compatible with Kramer’s protocol 3000. Note that the VS-42HN needs to be set to protocol 2000 in order to use the IR remote control. The VS-42HN can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000.
  • Page 30 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-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 31 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 32: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    End User VERSION? Read device firmware version End User Switch Video only End User VID? Get Video switch state End User Note that the some of the following commands differ from the Kramer standard protocol commands. VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...

  • Page 33: Kramer Protocol 3000 - Detailed Commands

    Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 11.3 This section describes the detailed commands list. Command - BUILD-DATE Command Type - System-mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: BUILD-DATE? End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get device build date #BUILD-DATE␍ Get: Response ~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊...
  • Page 34 Transparency Set: FACTORY End User Get: Description Syntax Set: Reset device to factory defaults configuration #FACTORY␍ Get : Response ~nn@FACTORY␠OK␍␊ Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 35 ~nn@GEDID-EXT␠ out_id,size␍␊ EDID_data␍␊ ~nn@GEDID-EXT␠ out_id ␠OK␍␊ Parameters out_id – EEPROM to get the EDID from – size Device sends this parameter in response. Size of EDID that will print. – edid_data EDID data as stream of bytes. VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 36 Transparency Set: INFO-IO? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get in/out count #INFO-IO?␍ Response ~nn@INFO-IO?␠IN␠ inputs_count, OUT␠outputs_count␍␊ Parameters inputs_count - number of inputs in the unit outputs_count - number of outputs in the unit VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 37 ~nn@LDEDID␠ERR01␍␊ and returns to the regular protocol mode. If the unit received data that is not a correct packet, it sends the corresponding error and returns to the regular protocol mode. See Protocol Packet reference in Section 11.3.1 VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 38 Command Type – System-mandatory MODEL? Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: MODEL? End User Description Syntax Set: Get : Get device model #MODEL?␍ Response ~nn@MODEL␠model_name␍␊ Parameters model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 39 Get saved preset list #PRST-LST?␍ Response ~nn@PRST-LST␠ preset, preset, … ␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 40 Get: Response ~nn@PRST-STO␠ preset␍␊ Parameters preset - preset number Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 41 ~nn@RESET␠OK␍␊ Notes To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port. VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 42 Command Type – System-mandatory Command Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: VERSION? End User Description Syntax Set: Get : Get version number #VERSION?␍ Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version – Format: XX.XX.XXXX where the digits group are: major.minor.build version VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 43 4. Disconnect audio output 1 ~VID ERR003 5. Get status of all video links CRLF Command processing begins after entering CR ~AUD 0>1CRLF A response is sent for each command after processing ~VID 2>1, 0>2, 1>3, 3>4 CRLF VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 Length (data length + 2 for CRC) - (2 bytes in length)  Data (data length -2 bytes)  CRC - 2 bytes 05… Packet ID Length Data 5. Response: ~NNNNSPOKCR LF Where NNNN is the received packet ID in ASCII hex digits. VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 11.3.1.2 Calculating the CRC The polynomial for the 16-bit CRC is: CRC-CCITT: 0x1021 = x Initial value: 0000 Final XOR Value: 0 For a code example, see: http://sanity-free.org/133/crc_16_ccitt_in_csharp.html CRC example: Data = “123456789” Result => 0x31C3 VS-42HN - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 47 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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