Kramer VP-427X1 User manual

VP-427X1 Quick Start
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VP-427X1 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VP-427X1 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-427X1 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VP-427X1 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler
2 Bracket sets
1 Quick start guide
1 Power adapter and cord
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your VP-427X1
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Feature
Function
1
ON LED
Lights green when device is powered by power supply or PoE (PD).
2
INPUT Select Button
Press to select the input (HDBT or HDMI).
3
INPUT
LEDs
HDBT
Lights blue when the HDBT input is selected.
HDMI
Lights blue when the HDMI input is selected.
4
IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor to control a remote device connected to the transmitter side
via HDBT tunneling.
5
IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an external IR emitter to control a local device from the transmitter side.
6
MENU Button
Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu. Press together with the –
button to reset the output to 1080p resolution.
7
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).
8
–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.
9
FREEZE/+ Button
In OSD, press to move forward through menus or increment parameter values. When
not in OSD, press to freeze the display.
10
Ethernet RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via a LAN to setup and monitor the VP-427X1 via the Windows
software, as well as upgrade the firmware.
11
PROG USB Connector
Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.
12
INPUTS
HDBT RJ-45 Connector with
PoE (PD)
Connect to a transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-789Txr).
13
HDMI Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
14
RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC.
15
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 display on or off (see Step 6:
Operate VP-427X1).
16
AUDIO 5-pin Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.
17
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
18
12V DC Connector
Connect to the supplied power adapter.
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Step 3: Mount VP-427X1

Install VP-427X1 using one of the following methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to
a flat surface (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-427X1).
•Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-427X1).
•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.
Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-427X1.
Connecting the audio output
Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
To a balanced
stereo audio
acceptor:
This section defines the TP pinout, using
a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45
connectors.
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
To an unbalanced
stereo audio
acceptor:
For HDBT cables, it is recommended
that the cable ground shielding be
connected/soldered to the connector
shield.
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-427X1.Using
third-party cables may cause damage!
Step 5: Connect power
If there is no PoE input, connect the power adapter to the VP-427X1 and plug it to the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
•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.
Step 6: Operate VP-427X1
To operate VP-427X1, use one of these
options:
•Front panel buttons.
•Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands
transmitted by a touch screen system, PC,
or other serial controller
•Embedded web pages via the Ethernet.
RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000
Baud Rate:
115,200
Parity:
None
Stop Bits:
1
Data Bits:
8
Command Format:
ASCII
Example: (Route video HDBT INPUT to HDMI OUTPUT): #ROUTE1,1,1<CR>
Default Ethernet Parameters
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
UDP Port #:
50000
Subnet Mask:
255.255.0.0
TCP Port #:
5000
Gateway:
0.0.0.0.
Default Username/password:
Admin/Admin
Operating via the remote control switches
Momentarily connect the desired pin to the GND pin to select an input:
Pin Name
Function
TOGGLE
One button toggles between display on and display off (instead of using two separate buttons for
on and off). Alternatively, using the VP-427X1 OSD, configure turning the display on or off
according to whether a switch is open or closed, for example, when using an occupancy sensor.
OFF
Turn off the display.

ON
Turn on the display.