Kramer VP-427X1 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-427X1
4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3
Defining VP-427X1 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler 4
Mounting VP-427X1 6
Connecting VP-427X1 7
Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 8
Connecting to VP-427X1 via RS-232 8
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors 8
Operating and Controlling VP-427X1 9
Using Front Panel Buttons 9
Connecting the Remote Control Switches 9
Using the OSD Menu 10
Operating via Ethernet 18
Using Embedded Web Pages 21
Loading and Saving Configurations 23
Entering Standby Mode 23
Configuring Video Input Settings 24
Selecting an Input 25
Freezing or Blanking the Video Output Signal 25
Adjusting the Output Volume 25
Viewing Device Details 26
Upgrading the Firmware 27
Configuring Network Settings 28
Performing Device Soft Factory Reset 29
Configuring Video Output Settings 29
Configuring HDCP per Input/Output 30
Managing EDID 31
Adjusting the Audio Delay and Volume 33
Configuring Automatic Switching Settings 34
Defining CEC Functionality 35
Controlling VP-427X1 via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors 36
Managing Authentication 44
Viewing About Page 46
Upgrading Firmware 47
USB Firmware Upgrade (USB Format FAT32) 47
Technical Specifications 48
Default Communication Parameters 49
Default EDID 49
Protocol 3000 53
Understanding Protocol 3000 53
Protocol 3000 Commands 54
Result and Error Codes 62

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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-427X1 to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving 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-427X1 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.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce
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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/il/quality/environment.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-427X1 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler.
VP-427X1 is a high-performance auto-switcher/scaler receiver with an HDBaseT input and a
local HDMI™input for 4K HDMI™ over extended-reach HDBaseT and can be powered via
Ethernet (PoE, PD). It supports automatic and manual glitch-free switching between the
2 inputs, and up- or down-scaling to any resolution up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4). The output
scaling automatically matches the resolution of the HDMI display on the output, or it can be
manually set by the user. VP-427X1 enables extending video signals up to 180m over CAT
copper cables at up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) 24bpp video resolution and provides even further
reach for lower HD video resolutions.
VP-427X1 provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
connectivity and control.
Exceptional Quality
•Comprehensive Receiver/Scaler –Scales signals of all standard resolutions, to any
resolution, up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) for routing to the HDMI output. Constant output sync
prevents signal disruption when switching between inputs and when no video is
detected.
•Audio De-embedding –Analog balanced stereo output for de-embedding the audio to
speakers.
•Data Tunneling –Extend RS-232, IR, and Ethernet over the HDBaseT line.
•Built-in Automated Control –Includes relay outputs and easy connection to occupancy
sensors and contact closure switches.
•CEC Support –Supports passing of CEC from input to output. Automatically sends CEC
commands to shut down the output display after a timeout period when no input signal is
found, and to power up the display when the input returns.
•Output resolutions –up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4).
•HDMI Signal Extension –HDCP 1.4 / 2.2.
•HDMI Support –4K60, CEC, xvYCC color (on input), as specified in HDMI 2.0.
Advanced and User-friendly Operation
•Multiple aspect ratio selections.
•Auto-switching and auto-scanning of inputs.
•Built-in video Proc-Amp –color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness are set
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•Efficient power-saving features.
•An OSD (On-Screen Display) –for making adjustments.
•Firmware Upgrade options–directly via memory stick or Ethernet-based, via a user-
friendly software upgrade tool.
•Advanced EDID management per input.
•Easy, Cost-effective Maintenance –Local firmware upgrade via USB.
•Easy and Elegant Installation –Single cable connectivity for both HDBaseT signals and
power. Compact MegaTOOLS™ fan-less enclosure for dropped-ceiling mounting, or
side-by-side mounting of 2 units in a 1U rack space with the recommended rack adapter.
Flexible Connectivity and Control
•2 HDBT and 1 HDMI inputs.
•1 scaled HDMI video output.
•Embedded audio on the HDMI.
•One analog balanced stereo audio output.
•Built-in relay connections
•Powered via Ethernet (PoE, PD).
•Cost-Effective and Convenient Control Options –Ethernet and RS-232 serial ports, and
local control via front panel input selection and OSD menu buttons.
•ProcAmp Control –Contrast, brightness, color, etc.
•Convenient Unit Control and Configuration Options –Local control via front panel source
switching buttons and OSD menu. Distance control via RS-232 serial commands
transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller and relay switches.
Typical Applications
VP-427X1 is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Classrooms and meeting rooms with multiple connections that require automated
switching and automated display control
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, and churches.
•Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different
video signals to graphical data signals is required for display or projection purposes.
Controlling your VP-427X1
Control your VP-427X1 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.
•Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.

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Defining VP-427X1 4K
HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler
This section defines VP-427X1.
Figure 1: VP-427X1 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
ON LED
Lights green when device is powered.
INPUT Select
Button
Press to select the input (HDBT or HDMI).
Input
LEDs
HDBT
Lights green when the HDBT input is selected.
HDMI
Lights green when the HDMI input is selected.
If the selected source is not connected to an input, its LED flashes.
3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor.
Use to control a remote device that is connected to the transmitter side. IR
commands are passed via HDBT tunneling to the selected HDBT input
(1 or 2).
IR OUT 3.5mm
Mini Jack
Connect to an external IR emitter to control a local device from the transmitter
side.
MENU Button
Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu. Press together with the
–button to reset the output to 1080p resolution.
ENTER Button
In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item. Press together with the
FREEZE/+ button to reset the output to XGA resolution (1024x768).
–Button
In OSD, press to move back through menus or decrement parameter values.
Press together with the MENU button to reset the output to 1080p resolution.
FREEZE/+ Button
In OSD, press to move forward through menus or increment parameter
values. When not in OSD, press to freeze the display.
ETHERNET RJ-45
Connector
Connect to a PC via a LAN to setup and monitor the VP-427X1, tunnel data
via HDBT, as well as upgrade the firmware. (Configured via web pages).
Can provide power to the unit.
PROG USB
Connector
Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.
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Figure 2: VP-427X1 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
INPUTS
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-780Txr).
HDMI Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC to control VP-427X1
(default configuration), connect to a device (e.g., a display) to
control it via VP-427X1, or use for RS-232 tunneling via
HDBT.
Configurable via the device web page.
REMOTE Contact-Closure 4-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to contact closure switches, an occupancy sensor
and/or toggle switches (contact between the desired pin and
GND pin), to turn the display on or off (see Connecting the
Remote Control Switches on page 9).
AUDIO 5-pin Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
12V DC Connector
Connect to the supplied power adapter.
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Mounting VP-427X1
This section provides instructions for mounting VP-427X1. 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-427X1 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.
•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
Mount VP-427X1 in a rack:
•Use the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-427X1).
Mount VP-427X1 on a surface using one of the following
methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat
surface.
•Fasten 2 brackets (included) on each side of the unit
and attach them to a flat surface. For more information
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Connecting VP-427X1
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-427X1. After
connecting your VP-427X1, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-427X1
To connect VP-427X1 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect an HDBT transmitter (for example, Kramer TP-780Txr) to the INPUT HDBT
RJ-45 port on the front panel. The transmitter is connected to a Blu-ray player.
2. Connect an HDMI source (for example, Kramer VIA GO) to the HDMI INPUT connector
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3. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI Acceptor (for example, a display).
4. Connect the REMOTE pins to contact closure switches (for example, an occupancy
sensor). (See Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 9).
5. Connect the AUDIO OUT 5-pin terminal block connector to a balanced stereo audio
acceptor (for example, Kramer Tavor 5-O active speakers).
6. Connect an IR sensor to the IR IN 3.5mm mini jack . In this example, point the
Blu-ray remote controller to the sensor to control the Blu-ray that is connected to
TP-780Txr via HDBT.
7. Connect a control system (for example, a laptop) to the ETHERNET RJ-45 port .
8. Connect a control system to the RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector .
(See Connecting to VP-427X1 via RS-232 on page 8).
9. If there is no PoE input, connect the power adapter to the VP-427X1 and plug the
adaptor to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
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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 to VP-427X1 via RS-232
You can connect to VP-427X1 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
VP-427X1 features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing RS-232 control of VP-
427X1.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of VP-427X1 to a PC/controller, as
follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:
•Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VP-427X1 RS-232 terminal block
•Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VP-427X1 RS-232 terminal block
•Pin 5 to the G pin on the VP-427X1 RS-232 terminal block
RS-232 Device VP-427X1
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the HDBT 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
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
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Blue
5
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 VP-
427X1
Operate and control VP-427X1 by:
•Using Front Panel Buttons on page 9.
•Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 9.
•Using the OSD Menu on page 10.
•Operating via Ethernet on page 18.
Using Front Panel Buttons
Use VP-427X1 front panel buttons enable performing the following actions:
•Pressing the INPUT to and cycling through the inputs to select an input.
•Using the MENU, ENTER (when in the OSD menu), + and –buttons to control the
device (see Using the OSD Menu on page 10).
•Pressing MENU and -to reset the resolution to 1080p.
•Pressing ENTER and +to reset the resolution to XGA.
•Pressing FREEZE to freeze the image.
Connecting the Remote Control Switches
Control the display status via remote control switches.
Pin Name
Function
TOGGLE
Toggle the display on / off (via CEC): A single button toggles
between display on and display off.
Alternatively, using the VP-427X1 OSD, configure turning the
display on or off according to whether the switch is open or
closed, for example, when using an occupancy sensor.
(See Configuring TOGGLE Pin Behavior on page 17
and/or Defining the TOGGLE Pin Behavior on page 35).
OFF
Turn off the display (via CEC).
ON
Turn on the display (via CEC).
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Using the OSD Menu
VP-427X1 enables controlling and defining the device parameters via the OSD, using the
front panel MENU buttons.
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:
•Adjusting Image Parameters on page 11.
•Selecting an Input Signal on page 11.
•Setting Output Parameters on page 12.
•Setting Audio Parameters on page 12.
•Setting OSD Parameters on page 13.
•Managing EDID via OSD on page 13.
•Setting HDCP on page 14.
•Setting Sleep Mode on page 15.
•Setting Switching Mode on page 15.
•Defining FREEZE Button Operation Mode on page 16.
•Setting Ethernet Parameters on page 16.
•Defining CEC on page 17.
•Configuring TOGGLE Pin Behavior on page 17.
•Defining HDBT Range on page 17.
•Viewing Device Information on page 18.
•Performing a Reset on page 18.

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Adjusting Image Parameters
VP-427X1 enables adjusting the image parameters such as contrast, brightness and so on.
To adjust the image parameters:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Picture and define the image parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
Contrast
Set the contrast.
Brightness
Set the brightness.
Finetune
Video
HUE –Set the color hue.
SATURATION –Set the color saturation.
SHARPNESS –Set the sharpness of the picture.
NOISE REDUCTION –Select the noise reduction filter: Off
(default), Low, Middle or High.
Color
Set the Red, Green and Blue shades.
Image parameters are adjusted.
Selecting an Input Signal
Select the VP-427X1 input source via the OSD menu.
To set the input source:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Input and select the Source: HDBT (default) or HDMI.
An input signal is selected.

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Setting Output Parameters
VP-427X1 enables setting output parameters such as the size of the image and output
resolution via the OSD MENU buttons.
To set the output parameters:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Output and define the output parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
Size
Set the size of the image: Best Fit (default), Full, Over Scan, Follow In, Under 1, Under
2, Letter Box, Pan Scan.
Resolution
Select the output resolution (default, Native):
1024x768 @60Hz
1920x1080P @30Hz
720x480P @60Hz
1440x900 @60Hz
800x600 @60Hz
1920x1080P @25Hz
2560x1600 @60Hz RB
1400x1050 @60Hz
640x480 @60Hz
1920x1080P @24Hz
1280x720 @60Hz
1360x768 @60Hz
3840x2160P @60Hz
1920x1080P @50Hz
1920x1080 @60Hz
1280x1024 @60Hz
3840x2160P @50Hz
1280x720P @50Hz
2560x1600 @60Hz RB
1280x800 @60Hz
3840x2160P @30Hz
720x576P @50Hz
1920x1200 @60Hz RB
1280x768 @60Hz
3840x2160P @25Hz
1920x1080P @60Hz
1680x1050 @60Hz
3840x2160P @24Hz
1280x720P @60Hz
1600x1200 @60Hz
Image size and output resolution are defined.
Setting Audio Parameters
VP-427X1 enables defining the audio delay time and output volume.
To set the audio:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Audio and define the following:
▪Set the audio delay time (lip sync) to off, 40ms (default),110ms or 150ms.
▪Set the AUDIO OUT output volume (default is 80 = 0dB).
Audio parameters are defined.

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Setting OSD Parameters
VP-427X1 enables adjusting OSD parameters for your convenience via the OSD MENU
buttons.
To set the OSD parameters:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click OSD and define the OSD parameters according to the information in the following
table:
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.
OSD parameters are set.
Managing EDID via OSD
VP-427X1 enables managing the EDID via the OSD MENU buttons.
Uploading the EDID
To upload EDID:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click EDID Manage and select the parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
EDID on HDBT
Select one of the following EDID sources and then press enter:
•A built-in EDID file: Def. 1080P, Def.1080P (AUD), Def. 4K
(3G), Def. 4K (3G - AUD).
•The HDMI Output.
•An external file (see Uploading EDID from an External File
on page 14).
EDID on HDMI
Select one of the EDID sources and then press enter:
•A built-in EDID file: Def. 1080P, Def.1080P (AUD), Def. 4K
(3G), Def. 4K (3G - AUD), Def. 4K (6G), Def. 4K (6G - AUD)
•The HDMI Output.
•An external file (see Uploading EDID from an External File
on page 14).
The selected EDID is sent to the input.

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Uploading EDID from an External File
To select the EDID from an external file:
1. Save an EDID file via the EDID webpage (see Managing EDID on page 31).
2. On the front panel press MENU. The OSD menu appears.
3. Click Advanced and select EDID Manage.
4. Select an HDMI input and then select File.
The external EDID file (as stored via the EDID embedded page) is stored.
An external EDID file is sent to a selected input.
Setting HDCP
VP-427X1 enables setting the HDCP on the inputs and on the output via the front panel
MENU buttons.
To set the HDCP on the inputs and output:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and define the HDCP parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
HDCP On Input
Set HDCP support on HDBT and HDMI inputs to ON (default) or OFF.
Note that:
1. HDCP must be enabled (ON) to support HDCP encrypted
sources.
2. Sources such as Mac computers encrypt their outputs when
detecting that the sink supports HDCP. If the content does not
require HDCP, you can prevent these sources from encrypting
by disabling (OFF) HDCP on the input.
HDCP On Output
Select FOLLOW OUTPUT (default) or FOLLOW INPUT on the HDMI
OUT.
Select FOLLOW OUTPUT (recommended) for the scaler to match its
HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the 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 output is connected
to a splitter/switcher).
HDCP is set on the input/output.

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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 button is pressed.
VP-427X1 enables configuring the Auto Sync Off delay time when a connected display enters
sleep mode.
To set Auto Sync Off:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Auto Sync Off.
3. Define Auto Sync Off according to the information in the following table:
Menu Item
Function
Off (default)
Leave outputs active always.
Fast
Disable outputs after ~ 10 seconds of no input detection.
Slow
Disable outputs after ~ 2 minutes of no input detection.
Immediate
Disable outputs immediately.
Sleep mode is defined.
Setting Switching Mode
VP-427X1 enables configuring for automatic switching of the input source upon signal loss or
when a source is plugged in.
To set the switching mode:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Auto Switching.
3. Select the switching mode according to the information in the following table:
Menu Item
Function
Off
For manual switching.
Auto Scan
Scans for a valid input when no signal is found on the selected input.
Last Connected
Automatically switches to the last connected input and reverts to the
previously selected input after that input is lost.
Switching mode is defined.

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Defining FREEZE Button Operation Mode
VP-427X1 enables defining the function of the FREEZE front panel button .
To define the FREEZE button operation mode:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Freeze.
3. Set freeze mode according to the information in the following table:
Menu Item
Function
Freeze + Mute
Freeze the image and mute the audio output.
Only Mute
Mute the audio output.
Only Freeze
Freeze the image.
When pressed, FREEZE button functions as defined.
Setting Ethernet Parameters
VP-427X1 enables defining the Ethernet parameters via the MENU front panel buttons.
To set the Ethernet parameters:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and define the Ethernet parameters according to the information in the
following table:
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
Enter TCP port # (5000, by default).
UDP Port
Enter UDP port # (50000, by default).
IP
View the current IP address.
MAC ADDRESS
View the MAC address.
Network parameters are defined.
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Defining CEC
VP-427X1 can be configured to automatically send CEC on/off commands to the connected
display (default) or to pass CEC commands from the connected source to the connected
display.
To set the CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) functionality:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Output CEC Bypass.
3. Select:
▪Off –Automatically send CEC commands to shut down the output display after a
timeout period when no input signal is found and to power up the display when the
input returns.
▪On –Pass CEC commands from the source to the display.
CEC functionality is defined.
Configuring TOGGLE Pin Behavior
VP-427X1 enables defining the function of the REMOTE pin on the rear panel.
To configure the TOGGLE pin (see Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 9):
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Toggle Pin.
3. Select the TOGGLE pin configuration:
▪Edge = (toggle on/off).
▪Input Select.
▪GND=Off / Hi=On
▪GND=On / Hi=Off
▪Hi=Off
Defining HDBT Range
VP-427X1 enables defining the HDBT port range.
To define HDBT extra range:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select HDBT Extra Range.
3. Select:
▪Off –1080p signal extends to 130m.
▪On –extra range, 1080p signal extends to 180m.
HDBT range is defined.
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Viewing Device Information
Device information includes the selected source, the input and output resolutions, and the
software version.
To view the information:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click INFO and view the input resolution, output resolution and software version.
Information is displayed.
Performing a Reset
VP-427X1 enables performing either a soft reset or a full reset via the front panel MENU
buttons.
To reset the device:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Factory and select either Reset (full reset) or a Soft Reset (reset device
information excluding Ethernet parameters), then click Yes.
Wait for completion of factory reset (resolution is set to Native).
Device is reset.
Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to VP-427X1 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a
PC on page 18).
•Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub 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 Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of VP-427X1 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying VP-427X1
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting VP-427X1 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.