Kramer VM-214DT User manual

VM-214DT Quick Start
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2900- 300570QS
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VM-214DT Quick Start Guide
This guidehelps youinstall and use your VM-214DT for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VM-214DT to download the latest user manual andcheck if firmware
upgrades areavailable.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VM-214DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA
1 Quick start guide
1 Set of rack ears
1 Power cord
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your VM-214DT
#
Feature
Function
1
IR LED
Lights orange when the unit accepts IR remote commands.
2
IR Sensor
Extends a detected IR signal to the connected HDBT devices as defined in the Data
Switching embedded web page –when an IR sensor is not connected to the IR 3.5mm mini
jack on the rear panel.
Disabled when the IR 3.5mm mini jack on the rear panel is connected.
3
POWER LED
Lights when the unit is powered.
4
VOLUME ()
Press to decrease the volume of the analog audio output.
5
VOLUME ()
Press to increase the volume of the analog audio output.
6
INPUT Selector Button
Press to select input 1 HDMI or input 2 HDBT.
7
HDMI / HDBT INPUT LED
Lights green to indicate that the HDMI 1 / HDBT 2 input is selected.
8
EDID READ Button
Press to read the selected EDID and write it to both inputs.
9
EDID SELECT Button
Press to cycle through the sources from which to read the EDID: Default, External, or Output.
When Output is selected, cycles through outputs 1 to 9. The relevant EDID TYPE and
OUTPUT LEDs light green.
10
EDID TYPE LEDs
Lights green to indicate that the DEFAULT EDID / EXT. (external) EDID / OUTPUT EDID is
selected.
11
OUTPUT LEDs (1 to 5)
In normal operation mode: lights green when an acceptor is connected to the output.
In EDID mode: when EDID TYPE OUTPUT LED lights green, press the EDID SELECT button
briefly to cycle through output 1 to 9 to select the output from which to read EDID. The
relevant LED lights during EDID setup and remains lit after completing the EDID setup.

#
Feature
Function
12
INPUT 1 HDMI™Connector
Connect to a local HDMI source.
13
INPUT 2 HDBT on RJ-45 Connectors
Connect to an HDBT transmitter (for example, TP-580Txr).
14
OUT 1 HDMI Connector
Connect to a local HDMI acceptor.
15
OUT HDBT RJ-45 Connectors (2 to 5)
Connect to HDBT receivers (for example, TP-580Rxr).
16
AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an analog audio acceptor.
17
REMOTE IR 3-pin Terminal Block Connector
For future use.
18
IR on 3.5 Mini Jacks
Connect to an IR sensor/emitter cable to send/receive an IR
control signal via HDBT links.
19
RS-232 DATA 3-pin Terminal Block Connector
Connect to serially control the devices that are connected to the
HDBT transmitters/receivers via HDBT links.
20
RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin Terminal Block Connector
Connect to the serial controller to control the VM-214DT.
21
REMOTE 3-pin Terminal Block Connector
For future use
22
SETUP DIP-switches
Use to set the device behavior.
23
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to LAN for Ethernet extension via IN and OUT HDBT
ports and remote IP control of the VM-214DT.
24
RESET Button
Press and hold while powering on the device to reset to factory
default parameters.
25
PROG Mini USB Connector
Connect to a PC to perform firmware upgrades.
26
Mains Power Connector, Fuse, and Switch
Connect to the mains supply.
Step 3: Install VM-214DT
Install VM-214DT using one of the following methods:
Remove the three screws from each side of the unit, reinsert those screws through the rack ears
and mount on a 19" rack.
Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VM-214DT. For best results, we recommend that
you always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VM-214DT.

RJ-45 Pinout:
DIP-Switch Settings
For the Ethernet connector, see the wiring diagram
below:
Changes to the DIP-switches only take effect on power-up. After
changing a switch, reboot the device. All DIP-switches are set to Off
(up) by default.
PIN EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
#
Feature
Dip-switch Settings
1
Orange / White
1
IR Pass-through
On (down) –Add IR modulation to the IR output
signal (applicable only when the IR port is
connected to an IR emitter cable).
Off (up) –Pass-through the IR signal (default)
to the IR port via an IR cable.
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
The IR Pass-through DIP-switch setup depends on the IR
control connectivity application and should be set to either Off
or On to ensure that the IR-controlled device responds to the
IR controller.
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
2
Range mode
On (down) –Enable extra-range.
Off (up) –Disable extra-range (default).
Note that range mode affects the HDBT input only.
3
Audio
de-embedding
On (down) –Disable audio de-embedding.
Note that the audio output port is muted.
Off (up) –Enable audio de-embedding to the
analog audio output port (default).
4
Reserved
N/A
For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VM-214DT.
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect the power cord to VM-214DT and plug it into the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
Warning:
Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
See www.KramerAV.com for updated safety information.
Step 6: Operate the VM-214DT
Web pages:
RS-232 and Ethernet:
RS-232/Ethernet
Baud Rate:
115,200
Parity:
None
Data Bits:
8
Command Format:
ASCII Protocol 3000
Stop Bits:
1
Example (Route input 1 to output 1):
#ROUTE 1,1,1 <cr>
Ethernet Parameters
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
Subnet Mask:
255.255.0.0
Default UDP Port #:
50000
Default Gateway:
192.168.0.1
Full Factory Reset
Front Panel
Buttons:
Front panel buttons: power off the device, press and hold the
RESET button for 3 seconds while powering the device, and
then release.
Protocol 3000:
“#factory” command.
Web pages:
In the Device Settings page, click Reset.

Technical Specifications
Inputs
1 HDMI
On a female HDMI connector
1 HDBT
On an RJ-45 connector
Outputs
1 HDMI
On a female HDMI connector
4 HDBT
On RJ-45 connector
1 Unbalanced Stereo Audio
On a 3.5mm mini jack
Ports
1 IR
On a 3.5mm mini jack for IR link extension via HDBT input and outputs
1 DATA RS-232
On a 3-pin terminal block for serial link extension via HDBT input and
outputs
1 RS-232
On a 3-pin terminal block for device control
1 Mini USB
On a female USB connector for firmware upgrade
1 10/100BaseT Ethernet
On an RJ-45 female connector for device control via LAN and Ethernet
link extension via HDBT input and outputs
Extension Reach
4K @60Hz (4:2:0)
Up to 100m (330ft)
Full HD (1080p @60Hz 36bpp)
Up to 130m (430ft)
HDBaseT Ultra Mode and Full HD
(1080p @60Hz 24bpp)
Up to 180m (590ft)
Compliance
HDBaseT 1.0
Video
Max. Resolution
4K@60Hz (4:2:0) and 4K@30Hz (4:4:4)
Compliance
Supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 1.4
RS-232 Extension
Baud Rate
300 to 115,200
Analog Audio
Max Level
1 Vrms
THD + Noise
0.03% @1kHz at nominal level
Controls
Front Panel
Front panel buttons: input select, volume, EDID, IR
Indication LEDs: input select, EDID type, outputs
Rear Panel
RS-232 device control
RS-232 remote control via HDBT ports
IR remote control via HDBT ports
Ethernet
DIP-switches
Supported PC Web Browsers
Windows 7 and Higher
Internet Explorer (32/64 bit) version 10
Firefox version 30
Chrome version 35
MAC
Chrome version 35
Chrome version 63.0.3239.84
Firefox version 30
Firefox version 57.0.2
Safari version 7
Minimum Browser Window Size
1024 x 768 when in full screen mode
Power
Consumption
46VA
Source
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage Temperature
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Humidity
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
Regulatory Compliance
Safety
CE, FCC, UL
Environmental
RoHs, WEEE
Enclosure
Size
19” 1U
Type
Aluminum
Cooling
Fan ventilation
General
Net Dimensions (W, D, H)
43.6cm x 23.7cm x 4.4cm
(17.2” x 9.3” x 1.7”)
Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)
52.5cm x 33cm x 10.7cm
(20.7” x 13” x 4.2”)
Net Weight
2.5kg (5.5lbs) approx.
Shipping Weight
3.2kg (7.1lbs) approx.
Accessories
Included
Power cord, rack ears
Optional
For optimum range and performance use the recommended USB,
Ethernet, serial and IR Kramer cables available at
www.kramerav.com/product/VM-214DT
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com
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