Kramer VP-551X User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-551X
4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler
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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3
Defining VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler 4
Mounting VP-551X 6
Connecting the VP-551X 7
Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 8
Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Source to the Balanced Input 8
Microphone Setup 9
Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 9
Operating and Controlling the VP-551X 10
Using the Front Panel Buttons 10
Controlling the Device Via the OSD Menu 11
Operating via Ethernet 18
Using the Embedded Web Pages 21
Browsing the VP-551X Web Pages 21
Selecting an Input 23
Setting Device Parameters 25
Changing Output Settings 27
Managing HDCP 30
Managing EDID 31
Setting Audio Parameters 32
Setting RS-232 Port Function 35
Defining Auto Sync Off 42
Defining Auto Switching Mode 43
Defining Lock Mode 43
System Maintenance 43
Viewing the about Page 44
Upgrading the Firmware 45
Technical Specifications 46
Default Communication Parameters 48
Input Resolutions Support 48
Output Resolution Support 49
Default EDID 49
Protocol 3000 51
Understanding Protocol 3000 51
Protocol 3000 Commands 52
Result and Error Codes 60
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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 the
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!
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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-551X to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving 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 VP-551X away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
•This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
•Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified
personnel only.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.
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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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher
Scaler.
VP-551X is a versatile, professional presentation scaler/switcher for 4K@60 (4:4:4) HDMI,
VGA and composite video signals. The unit scales the video and provides options to use the
embedded HDMI audio or to select the companion audio channel from one of ten analog
audio input signals. After processing and scaling, the embedded AV signal is sent to the
HDMI and the HDBaseT outputs simultaneously, and the audio is also sent to a balanced
stereo audio output, S/PDIF digital output and a pair of loudspeakers.
VP-551X provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
control.
Exceptional Quality
•High-Resolution Video –Supports and scales to/from resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)
on the HDMI inputs and output, and 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) on the HDBaseT output.
•Complies with HDMI, HDCP 2.2 and HDR10 standards.
•HDMI Support –HDR10, CEC, xvYCC color (on input), Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master
Audio (by-pass), as specified in HDMI 2.0 as specified in HDMI 2.0.
•Professional Video Quality –Provides selectable aspect ratios (full, best fit, over scan,
under scan, letter box and pan scan). Includes built-in ProcAmp for color, hue,
sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness control. Supports PixPerfect™ Scaling
Technology, Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high-quality scaling technology. High-
quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down de-interlacing and full up-scaling and down-scaling of all
video input signals.
•High-Performance Switcher/Scaler –Scales HDMI, VGA and Composite video signals
for output to two mirrored outputs: HDMI and HDBaseT. Constant output sync prevents
signal disruption when switching between inputs and when no video is detected.
•Powerful Audio Features –Including DSP with audio equalization, mixing, delay and
more.
•HDTV Compatible.
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Advanced and User-friendly Operation
•4K and Legacy Inputs –8 4K@60 (4:4:4) HDMI inputs, 1 VGA input, and 1 CV
(composite video) input.
•Versatile Powering Options –Powered by universal power supply (100-240V AC) and
provides PoE power to a compatible HDBaseT device.
•Non-Volatile Memory –Saves final settings before shutdown and retains them for next
power up.
•Convenient Control Options –Local control via front panel buttons (input selection, audio
mute, freeze and front panel lock), RS-232, IR remote, and OSD. Long-distance control
via embedded web pages and Ethernet.
•Easy Installation –19” enclosure for rack mounting a unit in a 1U rack space with
included rack ears and universal 100-240V AC power connection.
•Auto-switching and auto-scanning of inputs.
•Advanced EDID management per input.
Flexible Connectivity
•Versatile Audio Options –Includes a companion analog audio input for each of the 10
video inputs, enabling the user to embed a separate analog audio channel into each
video signal or to bypass an embedded audio input (for example, to support
multi-channel, compressed audio formats like Dolby and DTS).
•Provides 2 independent microphone inputs on 6.3mm connectors (each with optional
48V phantom power) for mixing, switching or talk–over.
•On the output, besides the audio embedded on HDMI and HDBaseT outputs, the audio
signal is also extracted (de-embedded) and output as balanced stereo analog audio, and
as digital audio through an S/PDIF connected device, as well as amplified to 20W per
channel for connection to loudspeakers.
•Video Inputs –8 HDMI, 1 PC and 1 CV.
•Video Outputs –1 HDBaseT and 1 HDMI.
Typical Applications
VP-551X is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches.
•Home theater up-scaling.
Controlling your VP-551X
Control your VP-551X directly via the front panel push buttons (with on-screen menus, or:
•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial
controller.
•Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter.
•Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly Web pages.
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Defining VP-551X 4K
Presentation Matrix Switcher
Scaler
This section defines VP-551X.
Figure 1: VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
IR Receiver
Receives signals from the remote-control transmitter.
IR LED
Lights when the unit accepts IR remote commands.
Input
Selector
Buttons
HDMI™
Press to select the HDMI input (from INPUT 1 to INPUT 8).
PC
Press to select the computer graphics input.
CV
Press to select the composite video input.
FREEZE Button
Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image.
Not applicable when in video bypass mode.
MUTE Button
Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the
audio output (both line and speakers).
Muting the audio is not applicable when in audio bypass mode.
MENU Button
Press to enter/escape the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Navigation
Buttons

Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to decrease the output volume.

Press to move up the menu list.

Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the output volume.

Press to move down the menu list.
ENTER
Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.
RESET TO
XGA/1080p Button
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle resetting the video resolution to
XGA or 1080p.
PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
(see Locking the front panel buttons on page 10).
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Figure 2: VP-551X 4K Presentation Matrix Switcher Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
VIDEO INPUT
Connectors
HDMI™
Connect to an HDMI source (from INPUT 1 to INPUT 8).
PC 15-pin HD
Connect to a computer graphics source.
CV RCA
Connect to a composite video source.
48V MIC 1 Switch
Move up (ON) to select a condenser type microphone; down
(OFF) to select a dynamic type microphone.
MIC 1 6mm Jack
Connect to the microphone source 1.
48V MIC 2 Switch
Move up (ON) to select a condenser type microphone; down
(OFF) to select a dynamic type microphone.
MIC 2 6mm Jack
Connect to the microphone source 2.
AUDIO INPUT
Unbalanced
Stereo
Terminal
Blocks
HDMI
Connect to an analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 8).
PC IN
Connect to an analog audio computer graphics source.
CV IN
Connect to an analog audio composite video source.
LINE OUT Balanced Stereo 5-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo analog audio acceptor.
S/PDIF OUT 3.5 Mini Jack
Connector
Connect to a digital audio acceptor.
SPEAKER 4-pin Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a pair of loudspeakers.
Mains Socket
Connect the mains power cord.
Mains Fuse Holder
Fuse for protecting the device.
Power Switch
Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF.
HDMI™OUT
Connect to the HDMI acceptor.
HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to an HDBaseT receiver.
RS-232 9-pin
D-sub
Connector
DATA
Connect to a PC or controller to tunnel RS-232 via HDBT OUT or
connect to the output display to control it.
CTRL
Connect to a PC or remote controller to control VP-551X.
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer
networking.
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Mounting VP-551X
This section provides instructions for mounting VP-551X. Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommended range:
•Operation 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.
Caution:
•Mount VP-551X before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.
•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding
overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
To mount the VP-551X on a rack
Attach both rack ears by removing the screws from each side of the
machine and replacing those screws through the rack ears or place
the machine on a table.
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Connecting the VP-551X
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-551X. After
connecting your VP-551X, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-551X Rear Panel
To connect the VP-551X as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect a computer graphics source (for example, a laptop) to the 15-pin HD Input
connector .
2. Connect a composite video source (for example, a DVD player) to the CV RCA
connector .
3. Connect up to 8 HDMI sources (for example, a Blue-ray player to HDMI 5) to the HDMI
connectors .
4. Connect up to 8 balanced audio sources (for example, the PC audio source to the CV IN
AUDIO INPUT) to the AUDIO IN 5-pin terminal block connectors .
5. Connect a microphone to the MIC 2 6mm jack and set the 48V switch on or off, as
required .
6. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an acceptor (for example, a display).
7. Connect the HDBT OUT connector to an acceptor (for example, Kramer TP-580R
receiver that is connected to a projector).
8. Connect the S/PDIF OUT 3.5 mini jack connector to a digital audio acceptor (for
example, an audio power amplifier).
9. Connect the SPEAKER 4-pin terminal block connector to speakers (for example,
Kramer Yarden 6-O speakers).
10.Connect the RS-232 DATA 9-pin D-sub connector to the RS-232 port on the display
to control it.
11.Connect the RS-232 CTRL 9-pin D-sub connector to the RS-232 port on a controller
(for example, a laptop) to control the VP-551X.
12.Connect the ETHERNET RJ-45 port to the Ethernet.
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13.Connect the power cord to the VP-551X mains socket and to the mains electricity
(not shown in Figure 3).
The LINE OUT 5-pin terminal block connector , audio acceptor, and power cord are not
shown in Figure 3.
Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced
Stereo Audio Acceptor
The following are the pinouts for connecting the output to a balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor:
Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio
Acceptor
Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio
Acceptor
Connecting a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio
Source to the Balanced Input
The following are the pinouts for connecting a balanced or unbalanced stereo audio source to
the balanced input:
Figure 6: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio
Source to the Balanced Input
Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio
Source to the Balanced Input
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Microphone Setup
The following are the microphone pinouts.
Condenser Microphone Pinout
Dynamic Microphone Pinout
Figure 8: Condenser Mic Pinout
Figure 9: Dynamic Mic Pinout
Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the HDBaseT pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45
connectors.
For HDBT cables, it is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered
to the connector shield.
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
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Orange / White
2
Orange
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Green / White
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Blue
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Blue / White
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Green
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Brown / White
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Brown
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Operating and Controlling the
VP-551X
Using the Front Panel Buttons
Press the VP-551X front panel buttons to:
•Select the required INPUT (HDMI, PC or CV)
•Freeze and/or mute the output.
•Reset the resolution to XGA/1080p.
•Lock / unlock the front panel buttons (see Locking the front panel buttons on page 10).
•Control the device via the OSD menu, using the MENU, ENTER, and arrow navigation
buttons (see Controlling the Device Via the OSD Menu on page 11).
Locking the front panel buttons
The front panel buttons can be locked (disabled) to prevent unintentional pressing of the
buttons. Locking modes are set via the Advanced webpage (see Defining Lock Mode
on page 43) or the ADVANCED OSD menu (see Setting Lock Mode functionality on page 17).
To lock the front panel buttons:
•Press and hold PANEL LOCK for about 3 seconds.
The Panel Lock button lights blue and the front panel buttons are locked.
To unlock the front panel buttons (in case of All or Menu Only modes):
•Press and hold PANEL LOCK for about 3 seconds.
The Panel Lock button light goes out and the front panel buttons are unlocked.
To unlock the front panel buttons (in case of All & Save or Menu Only & Save
modes):
•Press and hold PANEL LOCK and RESET TO XGA/1080P simultaneously for
about 3 seconds.
The Panel Lock button light goes out and the front panel buttons are unlocked.
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Controlling the Device Via the OSD Menu
Use the OSD buttons to control the VP-551X via the OSD menu.
To enter and use the OSD menu buttons:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press:
▪ENTER to accept changes and to change the menu settings.
▪Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on the video
output.
▪EXIT to exit the menu.
The default OSD timeout is set to 10 seconds.
Use the OSD menu to perform the following operations:
•Setting Image Parameters on page 12.
•Selecting the Input Signal on page 12.
•Setting Output Parameters on page 13.
•Setting the Audio Source on page 13.
•Setting OSD Parameters on page 15.
•Managing EDID on page 15.
•Setting HDCP on page 15.
•Setting Sleep Mode on page 16.
•Setting the Switching Mode on page 16.
•Setting Ethernet Parameters on page 16.
•Setting Lock Mode functionality on page 17.
•Setting a Daily Reset Schedule on page 17.
•Viewing Device hours. on page 17.
•Viewing Device Information on page 17.
•Performing Factory Reset on page 17.
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Setting Image Parameters
To set the image parameters:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click PICTURE and set the following:
Menu Item
Function
CONTRAST
Set the contrast.
BRIGHTNESS
Set the brightness.
FINETUNE
Input Signal
Function
PC
PHASE –set the phase.
CLOCK –set the clock.
H-POSITION –set the horizontal position.
V-POSITION –set the vertical position.
VIDEO
HUE –set the color hue.
SATURATION –set the color saturation.
SHARPNESS –set the sharpness of the picture.
NOISE REDUCTION –select the noise reduction: OFF
(default), LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH or AUTO.
COLOR
Set the RED, GREEN and BLUE shades.
Selecting the Input Signal
To set the input source:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click INPUT and set select the input source:
▪HDMI 1(default) to HDMI 8, PC or CV.
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Setting Output Parameters
To set the output parameters:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click OUTPUT and set the following:
Menu Item
Function
SIZE
Set the size of the image: FULL, OVERSCAN, UNDER 1, UNDER 2, LETTERBOX,
PANSCAN, BEST FIT (default), FOLLOW IN.
4Kin->4Kout
Bypass: Select for the HDMI signal to bypass the scaler (no video processing).
Scaler: Select to process the HDMI signal via the scaler.
RESOLUTION
Select the output resolution (default, NATIVE HDMI):
Appears as
Output Resolution
Appears as
Output Resolution
640x480 60
640x480 @60Hz
800x600 60
800x600 @60Hz
1024x768 60
1024x768 @60Hz
1280x768 60
1280x768 @60Hz
1280x800 60
1280x800 @60Hz
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 @60Hz
1360x768 60
1360x768 @60Hz
1400x1050 60
1400x1050 @60Hz
1440x900 60
1440x900 @60Hz
1600x1200 60
1600x1200 @60Hz
1680x1050 60
1680x1050 @60Hz
1920x1200 60 RB
1920x1200 @60Hz RB
2560x1600 60 RB
2560x1600 @60Hz RB
1920x1080 60
1920x1080 @60Hz
1280x720 60
1280x720 @60Hz
2560x1440 60 RB
2560x1440 @60Hz RB
720x480P 60
720x480P @60Hz
720x576P 50
720x576P @50Hz
1280x720P 50
1280x720P @50Hz
1280x720P 60
1280x720P @60Hz
1920x1080P 24
1920x1080P @24Hz
1920x1080P 25
1920x1080P @25Hz
1920x1080P 30
1920x1080P @30Hz
1920x1080P 50
1920x1080P @50Hz
1920x1080P 60
1920x1080P @60Hz
2560x1080P 50
2560x1080P @50Hz
2560x1080P 60
2560x1080P @60Hz
3840x2160P 24
3840x2160P @24Hz
3840x2160P 25
3840x2160P @25Hz
3840x2160P 30
3840x2160P @30Hz
3840x2160P 50(420)
4k2k @50Hz (4:2:0)
3840x2160P 60(420)
4k2k @60Hz (4:2:0)
For HDMI only
3840x2160P 50
3840x2160P @50Hz
3840x2160P 60
3840x2160P @60Hz
Setting the Audio Source
To set the audio source:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click AUDIO and set the following:
Menu Item
Function
INPUT VOLUME
Set the analog audio input volume for HDMI 1 to HDMI 8, PC and CV.
OUTPUT VOLUME
Set the LINE OUT output volume
SPEAKER VOLUME
Set the SPEAKER volume.
SETTING
DELAY
Set the audio delay time to 40ms (default),50ms, 60ms to 200ms.
DRC
Set dynamic range compression Off (default) or On.
Bass
Set the output bass level.
Treble
Set the output treble level.
Loudness
Set loudness Off (default) or On.
MUTE
Set audio mute to (Off, default) or On.
SOURCE
Set each HDMI input (1 to 8) audio source to AUTOMATIC (default), ANALOG
or EMBEDDED.
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Menu Item
Function
MIC SETTINGS
MIC MODE
Set to OFF (default), MIXER, TALKOVER or MIC ONLY.
MIC SELECT
Set to MIC 1 (default), MIC 2 or BOTH.
When MIC MODE is set to TALKOVER (see Talkover Mode on page 14), set
the following:
DEPTH [%]
Set the depth value to determine the decrease of the audio
level during microphone takeover (press + to further
decrease the talkover audio output level; press –to lessen
the talkover output audio decrease level).
TRIGGER [dB]
Set the trigger value to determine the microphone threshold
level that triggers the audio output-level decrease.
ATTACK TIME
Set the attack time to set the transition time of the audio level
reduction after the signal rises above the threshold level.
HOLD TIME
Set the hold time to define the time period talkover remains
active although the signal falls below the threshold level (for
a short period of time).
RELEASE TIME
Set the release time to define the transition time for the
audio level to return from its reduced level to its normal level
after the Hold Time period.
MIC VOLUME
Set microphone volume (MIC 1, MIC 2).
Embedded in -> out
Apply DSP (default) to the embedded audio or BYPASS it.
Talkover Mode
Figure 10: Talkover Mode
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Setting OSD Parameters
To set the OSD parameters:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click OSD and set the following:
Menu Item
Function
H POSITION
Set the horizontal position of the OSD.
V POSITION
Set the vertical position of the OSD.
TIMER
Set the timeout period to Off or up to 60 seconds (default 10).
TRANSPARENCY
Set the OSD background between 100 (transparent) and 0 (opaque).
DISPLAY
Select the information displayed on-screen during operation:
INFO (default) –the information appears for 10 seconds.
ON –the information appears constantly.
OFF –the information does not appear.
Managing EDID
To manage the EDID:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click EDID Manage and set the following:
Menu Item
Function
EDID HDMI (1 to 8)
For each HDMI input, select a built-in EDID and press enter:
Def.1080P (default), Def. 4K(3G), Def. 4K(4:2:0), Def. 4K(6G),
HDMI Output or HDBT Output.
PC
Default
Setting HDCP
To set the HDCP on the inputs and output:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select the following:
Menu Item
Function
HDCP ON INPUT
HDMI
Set HDCP on HDMI 1 to HDMI 8 inputs to ON (default) or OFF.
Setting HDCP support to enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF) on the input
allows the source to transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for
example, when working with a Mac computer).
HDCP ON OUTPUT
Select FOLLOW OUTPUT (default) or FOLLOW INPUT on each
output (HDMI OUT and HDBT OUT).
Select FOLLOW OUTPUT (recommended) for the scaler to match its
HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI/HDCP acceptor to
which it is connected.
Select FOLLOW INPUT, to change its HDCP output setting according
to the HDCP of the input (recommended when the HDMI/HDCP output
is connected to a splitter/switcher).
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Setting Sleep Mode
Auto sync off turns off the output after a period of not detecting a valid video signal on the
input(s) until a valid input is again detected or any keypad is pressed.
To set the Auto SYNC OFF:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select AUTO SYNC OFF.
3. Set the following:
Menu Item
Function
Disable (default)
To leave outputs active at all times.
Slow
To disable outputs after 2 minutes.
Fast
To disable outputs after 10 seconds.
Immediate
To disable outputs immediately.
Setting the Switching Mode
To set the switching mode:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select AUTO SWITCHING.
3. Select the following switching modes.
Menu Item
Function
OFF (default)
For manual switching.
AUTO SCAN
Scans for a valid input when no signal is found on the selected input.
LAST CONNECTED
Switches to the last connected input.
Setting Ethernet Parameters
To set the Ethernet :
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select the following:
Menu Item
Function
IP MODE
Select STATIC IP (default) or DHCP.
Static IP Address
Enter to change the IP address.
Subnet Mask
Enter to change the subnet mask.
Default Gateway
Enter to change the default gateway.
TCP Port
View TCP port # (5000, by-default).
UDP Port
View UDP port # (50000, by-default).
IP
View the current IP address.
MAC ADDRESS
View the MAC address.
Link Status
View the link status.
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Setting Lock Mode functionality
To set the functionality of the LOCK front panel button:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select Lock Mode.
3. Set the following panel lock modes.
Menu Item
Function
ALL
All front panel buttons are locked.
ALL & SAVE
All front panel buttons are locked and remain locked after power recycle.
MENU ONLY
Menu buttons are locked.
MENU & SAVE
Menu buttons are locked and remain locked after power recycle.
To unlock the front panels, see Locking the front panel buttons on page 10.
Setting a Daily Reset Schedule
To set a daily reset schedule:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select Daily Reset.
3. Set the daily reset schedule.
Menu Item
Function
Daily Reset
Disable daily reset (Off, default) or enable daily reset (On).
Next Reset (h)
Set the timer hour.
Next Reset (m)
Set the timer minutes
After Power-Up
Define behavior following a power cycle: Disable, Restart or Resume.
Viewing Device hours.
To view device hours:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click ADVANCED and select Daily Reset.
3. View the device hours.
Viewing Device Information
To view the information:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click INFO and view the following information: the selected source, the input and output
resolutions, and the software version.
Performing Factory Reset
To perform factory reset:
1. On the front panel click MENU. The menu appears.
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2. Click FACTORY and select either a full reset or a soft reset (excluding Ethernet
parameters), then click YES.
Wait for completion of factory reset (resolution is set to Native).
Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to the VP-551X via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see (see Connecting the Ethernet Port
Directly to a PC on page 18).
•Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch on page 20).
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.
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-551X 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 VP-551X
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VP-551X 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 11.
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