Kramer DIP-20 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
DIP-20 Automatic Video Switcher

DIP-20 – 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 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair 3
2.4Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5
4Defining the Automatic Video Switcher 6
5Connecting the DIP-20 Automatic Video Switcher 8
5.1 Connecting the Remote Control Switches 10
5.2 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 11
6Principles of Operation 12
6.1 Input Selection 12
6.2 Signal Loss and Unplugged Cable Timeouts 13
6.3 Audio Signal Control 13
6.4 VGA Phase Shift 14
7Operating the DIP-20 15
7.1 Locking the EDID 15
7.2 Resetting the DIP-20 15
7.3 Analog Audio Output Volume Control 15
8Configuring the DIP-20 17
8.1 Setting the Configuration DIP-switch 17
8.2 Video Switching Timeouts 18
8.3 Using the Step-in Feature 18
9Operating the DIP-20 Remotely Using the Web Pages 19
9.1 Browsing the DIP-20 Web Pages 19
9.2 The Switching Page 23
9.3 The Device Settings Page 24
9.4 The Video and Audio Settings Page 27
9.5 The Authentication Page 28
9.6 The EDID Page 29
9.7 The About Us Page 30
10 Technical Specifications 32
10.1 Default IP Parameters 33
10.2 Default Logon Credentials 33
10.3 Supported Resolutions 33
11 Default EDID 35
11.1 HDMI 35
11.2 PC-UXGA 37
12 Protocol 3000 39
12.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 39

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Figures
Figure 1: DIP-20 Front Panel 6
Figure 2: DIP-20 Rear Panel 7
Figure 3: Connecting the DIP-20 8
Figure 4: Remote Switches Terminal Block 10
Figure 5: TP PINOUT 11
Figure 6: The Configuration DIP-switch 17
Figure 7: Entering Logon Credentials 19
Figure 8: The Default Page 20
Figure 9: The Main Switching Page 21
Figure 10: The Switching Page 23
Figure 11: The Device Settings Page 25
Figure 12: The Video and Audio Settings Page 27
Figure 13: The Authentication Page 28
Figure 14: The EDID Page 29
Figure 15: The About Us Page 31

DIP-20 – 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 14 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; GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DIP-20 Automatic Video Switcher
which are part of the Kramer Audio Distribution System and are ideal for:
Display systems requiring simple, automatic input selection
Multimedia and presentation source selection
Video distribution in hotel rooms and schools

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DIP-20 - Getting Started
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.kramerav.com/downloads/DIP-20 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 DIP-20 Automatic Video Switcher 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 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; the Kramer BC-HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG) HDBaseT
certified, and the Kramer BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG) cables. These
specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables.
2.4 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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DIP-20 - Overview
3 Overview
The DIP-20 accepts an HDMI and PC graphics video input, an Ethernet signal,
serial data, and an unbalanced stereo audio input (which is embedded into the
output signal), and transmits the signal via HDBaseT (Twisted Pair) cable to a
compatible receiver (for example, the TP-588D or the TP-580RXR). The
DIP-20 is a PoE (Power over Ethernet) provider and can power compatible PoE
acceptors, (for example, the TP-588D and the TP-590RXR).
The DIP-20 provides a range of up to 130m (427ft) in normal mode for
1080p@60Hz @36bpp, and 100m (328ft) for 4K @30Hz. When using an extended
range receiver and BC−HDKat6a cables, the range is up to 180m (590ft) for
1080p@60Hz @24bpp. To use the DIP-20 in extended range mode you must edit
the EDID.
For optimum range and performance, use Kramer's BC−HDKat6a and
BC−DGKat7a23 shielded twisted pair (STP) cables. Note that the
transmission range depends on the signal resolution, graphics card and
display used. The distance using non-Kramer CAT 6 and CAT 7 cables
may not reach these ranges.
The DIP-20 Automatic Video Switcher features:
Support for 4K UHD (data rate of up to 10.2Gbps)
Automatic live input detection based on video clock presence
Automatic input selection based on priority selection or last connected input
Manual input selection
Automatic analog audio detection and embedding
Power over Ethernet which passes electrical power along with data over
Ethernet cabling. This allows a single cable to provide both data connection
and electrical power to compatible devices
Control via Kramer Protocol 3000 and embedded Web pages over a LAN
HDTV support
HDMI with Deep Color, x.v.Color™ and 3D
HDCP compliancy—works with sources that support HDCP repeater mode

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I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID
handling & processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI
systems
A lockable EDID
Step-in control when connected to a device that provides step-in support
Remote control via contact-closure switches
Equalization and re-clocking of the data
Support for digital audio formats
3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology
HDBaseT™ is an advanced, all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the
HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the ProAV –and also the home –
environment as a digital networking alternative, where it enables you to replace
numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for
example, uncompressed, full high-definition video, audio, IR, as well as various
control signals.
The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.