Kramer VS-44DT User manual

VS-44DT Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300686QS REV 2)
P/N:
2900- 300686QS
Rev:
2
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VS-44DT Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VS-44DT for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-44DT to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT MatrixSwitcher
1 Set of rack ears
4 IR receiver cables
4 Rubber feet
IRremote control transmitter with batteries
1 Power cord
4 IR emitter cables
1 Quick start guide
Step 2: Get to know your VS-44DT
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Feature
Function
1
IR LED
Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal
2
IR Sensor
IR receiver for remote control
3
POWER LED
Lights green when the device is powered on
4
IN Buttons
Press to select an input after selecting an output (from 1 to 4)
5
OUT Buttons
Press to select an output followed by an input or OFF (from 1 to 4)
6
ALL Button
Press, followed by an input to switch this input to all the outputs, or press, followed by the Off button to
disconnect all the outputs
7
STO Button
Press to store a preset configuration followed by the preset number in which to save it
8
EDID Button
Press to copythe EDID from an output to an input
9
LOCK Button
Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons. Press and hold again to unlock
10
MENU Button
Press to enter the configuration menu or to move up one level when inside the menu
11
Menu Navigation Pad
Use the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄), and right (►) buttons to navigate the menu or to modify
parameters or values within the menu
12
LCD Readout
(20 char x 2 lines)
Displays either the input/output matrix currentlyselected or the menu during configuration
13
OFF Button
Press after an output button to disconnect the currently selected outputs from the inputs. Press after the
All button to disconnect all currently switched outputs
14
RCL Button
Press, followed by a preset number to recall the preset configuration

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Feature
Function
15
IR 1
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IRcommands and sends them over HDBT OUT 1
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the first IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 1
16
IR 2
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IRcommands and sends them over HDBT OUT 2
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the second IR emitter. Transmits IRcommands that are sent over HDBT OUT 2
17
IR 3
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IRcommands and sends them over HDBT OUT 3
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the third IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 3
18
IR 4
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IRcommands and sends them over HDBT OUT 4
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the fourth IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 4
19
OUT 1
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the first HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
20
HDMI Connector
Connect to the first HDMI acceptor, (for example, an HDMI display)
21
OUT 2
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the second HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
22
HDMI Connector
Connect to the second HDMI acceptor, (for example, an HDMI display)
23
HDBT OUT 3 RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the third HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
24
HDBT OUT 4 RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the fourth HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
25
AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an audio acceptor, (for example, active speakers)
26
RS-232
DATA 3-pin Terminal
Block (G,Rx,Tx)
Connect to a serial source/target
CONTROL 3-pin
Terminal Block
(G,Rx,Tx)
Connect to a serial controller
27
PROGRAM USB Connector
Connect to a PC to perform firmware upgrades
28
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via a LAN
29
AC
Mains
Power Socket
Connect the mains power cord
Fuse
AC mains supply protection fuse
Power Switch
Turns the device on and off
30
HDMI IN 1 Connector
Connect to the first HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
31
HDMI IN 2 Connector
Connect to the second HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
32
HDMI IN 3 Connector
Connect to the third HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
33
HDMI IN 4 Connector
Connect to the fourth HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
34
IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR emitter for receiving the combined IR signals from all HDBT port IR
transmissions
35
IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling VS-44DT via an IR remote controller
Step 3: Install the VS-44DT
To rack mount the machine attach both ear brackets to the machine (by removing the three screws
from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets) or place the
machine on a table.

Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-44DT. For best results, we recommend that you always use
Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VS-44DT.
RJ-45 Pinout:
For the Ethernet and HDBaseT connectors, see the proper wiring
diagram below
For optimum range and performance use the
recommended Kramer cables available at
www.kramerav.com/product/VS-44DT.
PIN EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect AC power to the rear of the VS-44DT, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device.
Step 6: Set operation parameters via the menu buttons
Menu Item
Function
Enterthe menu via the MENU
button on the front panel or the IR
remote control transmitter. Select a
menu item and set parameters as
required.
Audio Settings
Set the audio output to be routed to AUDIO OUT, set the volume level for
each output and toggle mute (on/off) for each output
RS-232 Routing
Turn the RS-232 DATAserial communication routing on and off for each
port. The current state is displayed when entering the RS-232 ROUTING
menu, for example: ON To port-04.
Auto settings
Set auto switching on or off
If you cannot see any video output,
verify that the display, TV, or
projector is in good working order
and is connected to the
VS-44DT. Verify that the
VS-44DT is selected as the source.
Network Status
Set DHCP (on/off) IP address, netmask and gateway settings
Ethernet Status
Displays the following communication parameters: IP address, netmask,
gateway, TCP port number, UDP port number and MAC address
FW Version
Displays the firmware version
Update firmware
Updates the firmware

Step 7: Operate via the front panel buttons, the remote controller and via:
Web pages:
RS-232 and Ethernet:
RS-232
Baud Rate:
115,200
Parity:
None
Data Bits:
8
Command Format:
ASCII
Stop Bits:
1
Example (route the video from HDMI In 3 to Out 1):
#VID 3>1<cr>
TCP/IP Parameters
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
UDP Port #:
50000
Subnet mask:
255.255.000.000
Maximum UDP Connections:
4
Default gateway:
000.000.000.000
Maximum TCP Connections:
10
TCP Port #:
5000
Full Factory Reset
Menu
Menu-> RESETTO DEFAULT-> Change the option to YES and press Enter (to
complete the reset process you need to turn the power off and then on again)
Web Page
Go to the Device settings page and click FACTORY RESET
Protocol 3000
#FACTORY<cr> command
Step 8: Operate the VS-44DT via front panel display using the menu buttons:
To switch an input to an output:
1. Press an OUT button (1to 4).
2. Press an IN button.
To Copy an EDID from an output to an input:
1. Press EDID.
2. Press the required OUT button.
3. Press the required IN button.
4. Press EDID.
To store the current configuration:
1. Press STO.
2. Press the required IN button to which you want to store the configuration.
3. Press STO. The current configuration is stored to the selected preset number.
To recall a preset:
1. Press RCL.
2. Press the required IN button in which the configuration is stored.
3. Press RCL. The current configuration stored in the selected preset number is
recalled.
Technical Specifications:
Inputs:
4 HDMI on HDMI connectors
5 IRon 3.5mm mini jack connectors
Outputs:
2 HDMI on HDMI connectors; 4 HDBaseT on RJ-45 connectors; 5 IR on 3.5mm mini jack connectors
1 Unbalanced stereo audio 1.3Vpp nominal (2Vrms max) / 100Ω on a 3.5mm mini jack connector
Ports:
1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector 1 Program on a USBconnector;
1 RS-232 control on a 3-pin terminal block; 1 RS-232 data on a 3-pin terminal block
Maximum Data Rate:
10.2Gbps(3.4Gbps per graphic channel)
Supported Resolutions:
Up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)
HDMI Reach:
15m (49ft) @ 8bit resolution; 10m (33ft) @ 12 bit resolution
HDBaseT Reach:
100m (328ft) 4K@30Hz; 180m (590ft) 1080@60Hz@24bpp
Power Consumption:
100-240V AC 50/60Hz 38VA
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
Dimensions:
19” x 13.72” x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable
Shipping Dimensions:
54.3cm x44.2cm x 10.7cm (21.4” x 17.4” x 4.2”) W, D, H
Weight:
3.3kg (7.28lbs) approx.
Shipping Weight:
4.1kg (9.04lbs) approx.
Included Accessories:
Rack ears, 4 IR receiver cables, 4 IR emitter cables; remote control transmitter
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com