Kramer VS-44HDCP User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-44HDCP
4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300210 Rev 2

VS-44HDCP – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 5
4Installing in a Rack 7
5Connecting the VS-44HDCP 8
6Operating the VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 10
6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 10
6.2 Disconnecting the Outputs 10
6.3 Storing and Recalling a Setup 11
6.4 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 12
6.5 Acquiring the EDID 12
6.6 Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values 14
7Controlling the VS-44HDCP 15
7.1 Connecting to the VS-44HDCP via RS-232 15
7.2 Operating via ETHERNET 15
7.3 Using the IR Transmitter 20
8Firmware Upgrade 21
9Technical Specifications 22
10 Default Communication Parameters 23
11 Default EDID 24
12 Protocol 3000 26
12.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 26
12.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 29
13 Kramer Protocol 2000 30
Figures
Figure 1: VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-44HDCP Rear Panel 9
Figure 4: SELECTOR Buttons 11
Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 16
Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 17
Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 18
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Properties Window 19

VS-44HDCP - Introduction
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1 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher,
which is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising applications as
well as for rental and staging.

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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer VS-44HDCP 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.
2.2 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
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2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
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/.

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3 Overview
The VS-44HDCP is a high quality 4x4 DVI matrix switcher. It reclocks and
equalizes the signals and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously.
It accepts up to four DVI/HDMI (over DVI-D connector) inputs and routes the
selected DVI input signal to any or all of four DVI/HDMI outputs.
DVI-D (Digital). Note that only the digital signal (DVI D) is available on the DVI connector.
In particular, the VS-44HDCP features:
Up to 6.75Gbps data rate (2.25Gbps per graphics channel)
Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p at 60Hz
Support for HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection)
HDMI Support –HDMI (3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync)
3D pass-through
Support for up to 7.1 multi-channel audio
I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID
handling and processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for
HDMI systems
Kramer reKlocking™ and Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital
signal to travel longer distances
A LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front
panel
Eight reset memory locations for quick access to common configurations
Support for Kramer Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000
You can control the VS-44HDCP using the front panel buttons or remotely via:
RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other
serial controller
The Ethernet port
The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter
The infrared remote extension cable transmitter (optional), see Section 7.3

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3.1 Defining the VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher
This section defines the VS-44HDCP.
Figure 1: VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel
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Feature
Function
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IR Receiver and LED
IR remote control sensor. LED lights yellow when receiving an IR signal
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ALL Button
Press to select all inputs or all outputs (see Section 6.1)
3
OFF Button
Press to disconnect one or all outputs (see Section 6.2)
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IN Buttons
Press to select an input (from 1 to 4)
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OUT Buttons
Press to select an output (from 1 to 4)
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STO Button
Press to store a switching configuration
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RCL Button
Press to recall a switching configuration
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LOCK Button
Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons and to acquire the EDID (see Section 6.4). Press and hold
a second time to unlock the front panel buttons
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EDID Button
Press to acquire the EDID
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OUTPUT 1 to 4
Indicates the output channels and their respective input selections on the 7-segment display
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INPUT 7-segment Display
Number shown on the display indicates the input channel routed to the corresponding output channel

Figure 2: VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
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IN DVI Connectors
Connect to the DVI/HDMI (over DVI-D connector) sources (from 1 to 4)
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OUT DVI Connectors
Connect to the DVI/HDMI acceptors (from 1 to 4)
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RS-232 9-pin D-sub (F) Connector
Connect to a PC or the serial remote controller (see Section 10)
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ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC or other Ethernet controller via a LAN (see Section 10)
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RESET Button
Press and hold while powering on the device to reset to factory default IP settings (see
Section 6.6 and see Section 10)
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REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller
(instead of using the front panel IR receiver), see Section 7.3
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Power Connector with Fuse
AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit
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POWERSwitch
Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
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4 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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5 Connecting the VS-44HDCP
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VS-44HDCP. After connecting your VS-44HDCP, connect its power
and then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VS-44HDCP as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect up to four DVI sources (for example, DVD players and/or Blu-ray
disc players) to the IN DVI connectors.
2. Connect the OUT DVI connectors to up to four DVI acceptors (for example,
DVI and/or LCD displays).
3. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see
Section 7.1) and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 7.2).
4. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3).
5. If required, acquire the EDID (see Section 6.5).
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Figure 3: Connecting to the VS-44HDCP Rear Panel

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6 Operating the VS-44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix
Switcher
This section describes how to:
Route inputs to outputs (see Section 6.1)
Disconnect outputs (see Section 6.2)
Store and recall a setup (see Section 6.3)
Lock and unlock the front panel (see Section 6.4)
Acquire the EDID (see Section 6.5)
Reset the Ethernet configuration to default values (see Section 6.6)
6.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs
To route an input to an output:
Press an OUT key, followed by an IN key to route this input to that output
To route one input to all outputs:
Press ALL followed by an IN button. The input is routed to all outputs
6.2 Disconnecting the Outputs
To disconnect one output:
Press the OUT button of the output to disconnect and press OFF
To disconnect all outputs at once:
Press the ALL button and then press OFF. This disconnects all the outputs

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6.3 Storing and Recalling a Setup
You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to eight setups and then recall
them as illustrated in Figure 4.
IN 1 is used for setup number 5 and OUT 1 is used for setup number 1.
Figure 4: SELECTOR Buttons
The numbers (1 to 8) in Figure 4 that illustrate the corresponding
store/recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration
only and do not actually appear on the buttons.
To store a setup:
1. Set the device to the desired setup.
For example, press the OUT 3 button and IN 4 button.
You can set any of the IN-OUT buttons
2. Press the STO button.
The STO button flashes.
3. Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the machine setup (for
example, IN 2 for preset 6).
4. Press the LOCK button to store the current setup.
In this example, the IN 2 button stores the setup.
Press the LOCK button within 10 seconds as the store operation times out
automatically after this period.
To recall a setup:
1. Press the RCL button.
The RCL button flashes.
2. Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setup.
In this example, press IN 2.
3. Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setup.
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6.4 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
To prevent unintended tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock
your VS-44HDCP.
To lock/unlock the VS-44HDCP:
Press and hold the PANEL LOCK button on the front panel to toggle the
locking/release of the front panel buttons
6.5 Acquiring the EDID
You can acquire the EDID from:
A single connected output to one or more of the four inputs (see
Section 6.5.1)
Several sets of inputs and outputs (see Section 6.5.2)
The default EDID (see Section 6.5.3)
6.5.1 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output
To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display:
1. Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire
the EDID.
2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3
seconds.
Both buttons flash.
3. Press the IN SELECT button to which the EDID is to be copied.
The selected input number flashes on the display.
4. Select the OUT SELECT button from which the EDID is to be acquired.
5. Press the EDID button.
The EDID is stored when the display returns to normal and the EDID and
STO buttons stop flashing.

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6.5.2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs
To acquire the EDID from several sets of inputs and outputs (for example,
OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 4 to IN 3):
1. Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to
acquire the EDID.
2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3
seconds.
Both buttons flash.
3. Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID is to be copied (for
example, IN 1).
The selected input number flashes on the display.
4. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID is to be acquired
(for example, OUT 1).
5. Press the SELECT IN 1 button again.
The IN 1 button stops flashing.
6. Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID is to be copied (for
example, IN 3).
The selected input number flashes on the display.
7. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the next EDID is to be acquired
(for example, OUT 4).
8. Press the SELECT IN 3 button again.
The IN 3 button stops flashing.
9. Press the SELECT IN buttons to which you want to copy the EDID (for
example, IN 1 and IN 3).
10. Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display.
11. Press the EDID button.
The process is complete when the display returns to normal.

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6.5.3 Acquiring the Default EDID
To store the default EDID on a selected input (for example, IN 2):
1. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3
seconds.
Both buttons flash.
2. Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied (for example,
IN 2).
The selected input number flashes on the display.
3. Press the OFF button until a "0" (zero) appears on the display.
4. Press the EDID button.
The default EDID is stored on the selected input when the display returns to
normal.
6.6 Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values
Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button, located on the rear
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7 Controlling the VS-44HDCP
You can control the VS-44HDCP via the
RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other
serial controller (see Section 7.1)
The Ethernet port (see Section 7.2)
The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter (see separate user manual)
The infrared remote extension cable transmitter (optional), see Section 7.3
7.1 Connecting to the VS-44HDCP via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-44HDCP via an RS-232 connection using, for
example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VS-44HDCP via RS-232:
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-44HDCP unit via a
9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need
to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
7.2 Operating via ETHERNET
You can connect to the VS-44HDCP via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 7.2.1)
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section 7.2.2)
Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,
speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.
After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port. For
detailed instructions, see the “Ethernet Configuration (FC-11) guide.pdf” file in the technical
support section at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/faq.asp.

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7.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44HDCP 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-44HDCP with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VS-44HDCP to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as
follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and
click Change settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network
adapter appears as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT
system.
5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears
as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7.
Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window