Kramer VP-311DVI User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-311DVI
Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher
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Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1 About HDCP 3
3.2 Achieving the Best Performance 4
3.3 Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
4Your VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 4
5Connecting the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 6
5.1 Setting the DIP-switches 8
5.1.1 Priority Switching Applications 9
5.2 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 9
5.3 Connecting to the VP-311DVI via RS-232 10
5.4 Controlling via the ETHERNET 11
5.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 11
5.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 12
5.4.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 12
6Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher 7
Figure 3: VP-311DVI DIP-switches 8
Figure 4: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINS 9
Figure 5: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 10
Figure 6: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 10
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 11
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 12
Tables
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 4
Table 2: VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher Features 5
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings 8
Table 4: DIP-switch Priority Setup 8
Table 5: Technical Specifications of the VP-311DVI 13
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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 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! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-311DVI Automatic DVI /
Audio Switcher, which is ideal for:
that are clearly defined
by function.
•Systems requiring automatic DVI routing
•Presentation and multimedia applications
Each package includes the following items:
•VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher
•Power adapter and Null-modem adapter
•DVI male to male cable
•Windows®-based Configuration Manager (Ethernet Configuration and
Virtual Serial Port) CD2
•Kramer RC-IR3Infrared Remote Control Transmitter (including the
required battery and a separate user manual
3)
•This user manual3
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
•Use Kramer high performance high resolution DVI cables4
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products
2 Also downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. In addition, you can also download the
Windows®-based Kramer control software
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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3 Overview
The VP-311DVI is a high performance fail-safe 3x1 HDCP (high-bandwidth
digital content protection) compliant automatic switcher for DVI signals,
digital audio (S/PDIF) signals, and stereo audio signals.
The VP-311DVI switches any one of three DVI-D HDCP compliant sources
to a single display device, on DVI-I connectors with the corresponding:
•Digital audio (S/PDIF) input signals switched to an S/PDIF output, on
RCA connectors or
•Unbalanced stereo audio input signals on 3.5mm mini jack connectors
switched to an unbalanced stereo audio output on a 3.5mm mini jack
connector, as well as to a balanced stereo audio output on a 5-pin terminal
block connector
The VP-311DVI can operate either in the manual mode or in the auto mode:
In the manual mode, the VP-311DVI acts as a regular switcher, switching the
input video and audio signals to the output via the three front panel INPUT
SELECT buttons.
In the auto mode, you can switch any input to the output via the three front
panel INPUT SELECT buttons, but once the selected video signal is lost, the
machine automatically switches to the highest priority input, according to the
input priority setup1
The VP-311DVI is housed in a desktop-sized enclosure and is 12V DC fed.
. The VP-311DVI will switch back to the primary input
when a DVI signal is detected on that input.
Control the VP-311DVI using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:
•RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or
other serial controller
•The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter
•The ETHERNET
•Remote control contact closure
3.1 About HDCP
The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard (developed
by Intel), protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or
DVI connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the
reproduction of copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as
movie studios) from having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP
standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.
1 As described in section 5.1
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3.2 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-311DVI
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.3 Terminology Used in this User Manual
Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual.
Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual
Term Definition
802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Dynamic Host
Configuration
Protocol (DHCP)
Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and
automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different
network location.
Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or
stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.
IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a
particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets
across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP
address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.
Local Area Network
(LAN)
Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a
server within a defined geographic area.
Media Access
Control (MAC)
Address
A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an
Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.
Transmission
Control
Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)
The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message
into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications
protocol in an intranet or an extranet.
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Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VP-311DVI. Table 2
defines the front and rear panels of the VP-311DVI.
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Figure 1: VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher
Table 2: VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher Features
#
Feature
Function
1 IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the
Infrared remote control transmitter
2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
3 INPUT SELECT Buttons Press the INPUT button (from 1 to 3) to select the input to
switch to the output
4
AUDIO
LINE
BALANCED OUT
Terminal Block Connector
Connects the balanced stereo audio output to a balanced
stereo audio acceptor
5 OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio output
6 IN 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to unbalanced stereo audio inputs (from 1 to 3)
7 S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector Connect to a digital audio (S/PDIF) output
8 IN RCA Connectors Connect to digital audio (S/PDIF) inputs (from 1 to 3)
9 RS-232 DB 9F Port Connect to the PC or the Remote Controller
10 PRIORITY SETUP DIP-switches DIP-switches for setup of the machine: DIPs 1, 2, 3 are for
setting the signal priorities, DIP 4 is for setting to the
manual or the AUTO mode (see section 5.1)
11 REMOTE Terminal Block Connects to a dry contact switch (see section 5.2)
12 OUT DVI-I Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor
13 IN DVI-I Connectors Connect to the DVI sources (from 1 to 3)
14 ETHERNET Connector Connect to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer
networking
15 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
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5 Connecting the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher
To connect1
Figure 2
the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher (as illustrated
in ), do the following2
1. Connect a DVI source (for example, an HDCP compliant DVD
:
3) to the
IN 1 DVI connector and connect the digital audio input4
2. Connect a DVI source (for example, a DVI computer graphics source) to
the IN 3 DVI connector and connect the digital audio input
to the IN 1
S/PDIF RCA connector.
5
3. Connect the OUT DVI connector to the DVI acceptor (for example, a
DVI/HDMI plasma display).
to the IN 3
3.5 mini-jack connector.
4. Connect the AUDIO OUT S/PDIF RCA connector6
5. Set the PRIORITY SETUP DIP-switches (see section
and the AUDIO
OUT 3.5 mini-jack connector to a digital audio acceptor (for example,
an AV receiver).
5.1)
6. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see
section 5.3) and/or the ETHERNET port (see section 5.4).
7. If required, connect7
5.2
the contact closure remote control PINS (see section
).
8. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
1 You do not need to connect all the inputs. When connecting a DVI source to IN 2, if your cable does not fit you can use the
customized DVI cable supplied with the package
2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-311DVI. After connecting your VP-311DVI, switch
on its power and then switch on the power on each device
3 You can also connect a DVD player with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector, using an HDMI-DVI
adapter to transfer video signals
4 Alternatively you can connect it to the 3.5mm mini jack connector
5 Alternatively you can connect it to the S/PDIF RCA connector
6 If the inputs are connected only to the 3.5mm mini jack connectors, connect the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack connector
and/or the BALANCED OUT terminal block connector only
7 The connection is not illustrated in Figure 2
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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-311DVI Automatic DVI / Audio Switcher
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5.1 Setting the DIP-switches
This section describes the machine set-up and DIP-switch selection.
By default, all the VP-311DVI DIP-switches are set to OFF.
Figure 3 and Table 3 describe the VP-311DVI unit DIP-switches.
Figure 3: VP-311DVI DIP-switches
Table 3: DIP-switch Settings
DIPS
Function
Description
1, 2, 3 Priority setup Set the inputs priority (see Table 4)
4 AUTO OFF: manual mode, switch between channels manually;
ON: automatic mode, inputs switch automatically to the
output according to the priority setup
Inputs 1, 2 and 3 can be set in priority according to your needs. The
VP-311DVI will switch to the secondary input upon loss of the primary input
signal, and back to the primary input when a signal is detected.
Table 4 describes the priority setup:
Table 4: DIP-switch Priority Setup
Priority
Dip Position
1, 2, 3 OFF OFF OFF or
ON ON ON
3, 2, 1 OFF OFF ON or
OFF ON ON
2, 3, 1 OFF ON OFF
1, 3, 2 ON OFF OFF
3, 1, 2 ON OFF ON
2, 1, 3 ON ON OFF
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