Kramer VP-440 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-440
Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Defining the VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 4
Mounting VP-440 6
Connecting the VP-440 7
Microphone Pinout 8
Wiring the TP LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector 9
Connecting the VP-440 via the INPUT SELECT Terminal Block Connector 10
Connecting to the VP-440 via RS-232 11
Operating the VP-440 12
Using the Front Panel buttons 12
Using the OSD Menu 14
Operating via Ethernet 17
Using the Embedded Web Pages 20
Loading and Saving Configurations 22
Entering Standby Mode 22
Configuring Video Input Settings 23
Selecting the Input to be Switched to the Outputs 24
Freezing or Clearing the Video Output 24
Adjusting Microphone and Output Volume 24
Configuring Network Settings 25
Upgrading the Firmware 26
Configuring Video Output Settings 27
Configuring HDCP per Input/Output 28
Managing EDID 29
Adjusting Audio Input Settings 30
Adjusting Microphone Settings 31
Configuring Automatic Switching Settings 32
Defining Panel Lock Button 33
Defining Freeze Button Behavior 33
Controlling VP-440 via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors 34
Controlling an External Device via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors 35
Securing the Web Pages with a Password 36
Viewing the About Page 38
Technical Specifications 39
Default Communication Parameters 40
Input Resolutions 41
Output Resolutions 41
Protocol 3000 42
Understanding Protocol 3000 43
Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 44
Protocol 3000 Commands 44

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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-440 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-440 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.
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: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
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
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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
The VP-440 is a high-performance presentation scaler/switcher for HDMI™and computer
graphics signals. The unit scales the video, embeds the audio, and outputs the signal to both
an HDMI and an HDBaseT output, as well as outputting to unbalanced stereo audio.
The VP-440 features:
•PixPerfect™scaling technology –Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high-quality
scaling technology, with full up and down scaling of all video input signals.
•HDTV compatibility.
•HDCP compliance.
•Automatic input switching selectable to last connected or auto-scan.
•6 video inputs –4 HDMI on HDMI connectors, 2 computer graphics video on 15-pin HD
connectors.
•Scaled output on HDMI and HDBT connectors simultaneously.
•System Range for the HDBT inputs and outputs –Up to 70m (230ft).
For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use recommended Kramer cables,
available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440.
•Up to UXGA/1080p output resolutions.
•Microphone input with audio DSP options including mixing and talk-over.
•Companion AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) –stereo audio for every video input.
•6 unbalanced stereo inputs on 3.5mm connectors as well as embedded audio for the
HDMI inputs, each with individual level controls.
•Audio outputs –one unbalanced stereo on a 3.5mm connector as well as embedded
audio on the HDMI and HDBT outputs.
•Multiple aspect ratio selections –full, best fit, over scan, under scan, letter box and pan
scan.
•Powerful audio features via DSP technology including audio equalization, mixing, delay
and so on.
•Built-in ProcAmp –color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness.
•Supports 4:4:4 (RGB and YUV) as well as 4:2:2 (YUV) color sampling in Native mode.
•Maintains constant output sync –there is no disruption on the output while switching
between inputs and when no video is detected.
•Dedicated RS-232 port for bidirectional data tunneling via HDBT.
•Front panel lockout.
•Non-volatile memory –saves final settings.

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Control your VP-440:
•Directly, via the front panel push buttons.
•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial
controller.
•Via the OSD (on-screen display).
•Via remote contact-closure switches.
•Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages.
Using Twisted Pair Cables for HDBT
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted
pair products.
For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer shielded twisted pair cables
available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440.
Typical Applications
VP-440 is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Education –classrooms, lecture theaters.
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches.
•Home theater up-scaling.

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Defining the VP-440 Presentation
Switcher/Scaler
This section defines the VP-440.
Figure 1: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
48 V () Slide Switch
Slide up (48V) to select a condenser type microphone; slide down
to select a dynamic type microphone (we recommend that you slide
down if a microphone is not connected to the VP-440).
MIC 6.3mm Jack
Connect to the microphone source.
Input
Selector
Buttons
HDMI IN
Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4).
PC IN
Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2).
MENU Button
Displays the OSD menu (see Using the OSD Menu on page 14).
Navigation
Buttons

Press to decrease numerical values or select from several
definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce the output
volume.

Press to move up the menu list values (see Using the OSD Menu
on page 14).

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 (see Using the OSD Menu
on page 14).
ENTER
Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters
(see Using the OSD Menu on page 14).
RESET TO XGA/720p Button
Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p.
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle between switching to
XGA or 720p.
PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 10 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel
buttons (see Locking the Front Panel Buttons on page 13).
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Figure 2: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
VIDEO INPUT
Connectors
HDMI
Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4).
PC 15-pin HD
Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2).
AUDIO INPUT
Unbalanced Stereo
3.5 Mini Jack
Connector
HDMI
Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 4).
PC
Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source
(from 1 to 2).
AUDIO OUT 3.5 Mini Jack Connector
Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor.
ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other controller through computer
networking.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to the HDMI acceptor.
HDBT RJ-45 Port
Connect to an HDBT receiver.
INPUT SELECT Terminal Block
Connectors
For remotely switching the inputs via contact closure
switches.
DATA (Tx, Rx, GND) Terminal Block
Connectors
Connect to the PC or control device to tunnel data between
this RS-232 port and the HDBT OUT port.
CTRL (Tx, Rx, GND) Terminal Block
Connectors
Connect to the PC or the serial controller to control the
device or to control an external device (e.g., a monitor).
5V DC/4A
+5V DC connector for powering the unit.
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Mounting VP-440
This section provides instructions for mounting VP-440. 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-440 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.
Mounting the VP-440 in a Rack
Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440).
Mounting the VP-440 on a Table or Shelf
Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-440.

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Connecting the VP-440
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-440. After
connecting your VP-440, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-440 Presentation Switcher / Scaler
To connect the VP-440, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a Blu-ray disk player) to the HDMI 1 (H1) VIDEO
INPUT connector (from 1 to 4).
Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI
connector on the VP-440 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you
can connect the audio signal via the 3.5mm mini jack connector .
2. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 15-pin HD VIDEO INPUT
connector (from 1 to 2).
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3. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm mini jack connectors &
, as required (not shown in Figure 3).
4. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD
display).
5. Connect the HDBT OUT connector to an HDBT receiver.
6. Connect the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack connector to an unbalanced stereo audio
acceptor (not shown in Figure 3).
7. On the front panel, connect a microphone to the MIC 6.3mm phone jack and set it to
condenser or dynamic type.
8. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3).
Connect the:
▪RS-232 DATA 3-pin terminal block connector (Tx, Rx, G) to a PC for sending RS-
232 commands via HDBT.
▪RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin terminal block connector (Tx, Rx, G) to a PC to control
the device.
9. Connect the INPUT SELECT 7-pin terminal block (contact-closure remote-control pins)
to select an input by momentarily pressing the switch.
10.Connect the ETHERNET port (see Operating via Ethernet on page 17).
Microphone Pinout
The microphone 6.3mm jack pinout for a
condenser microphone.
Figure 4: Condenser Microphone Pinout
The microphone 6.3mm jack pinout for a
Dynamic microphone.
Figure 5: Dynamic Microphone Pinout
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Wiring the TP LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector
This section defines the TP 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
Figure 6: TP PINOUT
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
6
Green
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Brown / White
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Connecting the VP-440 via the INPUT SELECT
Terminal Block Connector
The INPUT SELECT contact closure remote control pins include a GND pin and six input pins
(H1 to H4 and PC1 to PC2) for selecting an input.
The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the INPUT buttons
(see Using the Front Panel buttons on page 12). Using the contact closure remote control
(also known as push-to-make momentary contact) you can select any of the inputs.
To select inputs via contact closure:
•Momentarily connect the required input pin on the INPUT SELECT terminal block
connector to the GND (Ground) pin of the INPUT SELECT terminal block connector.
Do not connect more than one input PIN to the GND PIN at the same time.
Figure 7: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs
For more information on controlling the input buttons externally, see Controlling VP-440 via
the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors on page 34.

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Connecting to the VP-440 via RS-232
The VP-440 features two RS-232 ports:
•RS-232 DATA (Tx, Rx, GND) to pass data to and from the machine that is connected to
the HDBT connector.
•RS-232 CTRL (Tx, Rx, GND) to control the VP-440 or to control an external device (e.g.,
a monitor).
To connect to the VP-440 via RS-232:
•Connect the RS-232 terminal block connector on the VP-440 to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub
port on your PC/controlled device
Figure 8: RS-232 Pinout
Connect this PIN on the
terminal block connector
To this PIN on the 9-pin
D-sub Connector
Tx
PIN 2
Rx
PIN 3
GND
PIN 5
For more information on controlling the input buttons externally, see Controlling an External
Device via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors on page 35.

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Operating the VP-440
The VP-440 can be controlled via:
•Front panel buttons (see Using the Front Panel buttons on page 12).
•OSD Menu (see Using the OSD Menu on page 14).
•Embedded web pages (see Using the Embedded Web Pages on page 20).
•Protocol 3000 commands via RS-232 and / or TCP control (see Protocol 3000
Commands on page 44).
Using the Front Panel buttons
The VP-440 includes the following front panel buttons:
•Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 to 4) and PC (1 and 2).
•MENU, ENTER, and up, down, left and right arrow buttons (for navigating OSD Menu,
see Using the OSD Menu on page 14).
•RESET TO XGA/720P and PANEL LOCK buttons.
Auto Adjust Feature
The auto adjust feature may be implemented every time the input is switched to VGA or when
the input resolution changes, as set in the PICTURE>FINETUNE menu (see OSD Menu
on page 14).
Selecting the Microphone Type
We recommend keeping the switch down if a microphone is not connected to the VP-440.
To select the microphone type:
•Move the 48 V slide switch up to select a condenser type microphone or down to
select a dynamic type microphone.
Setting the Resolution to XGA/720p
Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p.
To set the resolution from the front panel:
•Press and hold RESET TO XGA/720P for about 5 seconds to toggle the video
resolution between XGA and 720p.
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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 Panel Lock Button
on page 33) or the ADVANCED OSD menu (see OSD Menu on page 14).
To lock the front panel buttons:
•Press and hold PANEL LOCK for about 10 seconds.
The Panel Lock button lights red and the front panel buttons are locked.
Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons
To unlock the front panel buttons (in case of All or Menu Only modes):
•Press and hold PANEL LOCK for about 10 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/720P simultaneously for
about 10 seconds.
The Panel Lock button light goes out and the front panel buttons are unlocked.
The unlocking procedure in both “Save” modes involves pressing two buttons
instead of one to prevent unlocking the front-panel by unauthorized users.
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Using the OSD Menu
The control buttons let you control the VP-440 via the OSD menu. Press:
•MENU to enter the menu.
The default timeout is set to 10 seconds.
•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.
On the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu.
OSD Menu
Menu
Mode
Function
OUTPUT
SOURCE
Select the input: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, PC1 or PC2.
SIZE
Select the image size: FULL, OVER SCAN, UNDER 1, UNDER 2, LETTER BOX,
PAN SCAN or BEST FIT.
RESOLUTION
Select the output resolution from the menu:
Output resolution:
Appears as:
Output resolution:
Appears as:
NATIVE OUT1
1600x900 @60Hz
1600x900 60
NATIVE OUT2
1600x1200 @60Hz
1600x1200 60
640x480 @60Hz
640x480 60
1920x1080 @60Hz
1920x1080 60
800x600 @60Hz
800x600 60
1920x1200 @60Hz
1920x1200 60
1024x768 @60Hz
1024x768 60
480p @60Hz
720x480P 60
1280x768 @60Hz
1280x768 60
720p @60Hz
1280x720P 60
1360x768 @60Hz
1360x768 60
1080i @60Hz
1920x1080I 60
1280x720 @60Hz
1280x720 60
1080p @60Hz
1920x1080P 60
1280x800 @60Hz
1280x800 60
576p @50Hz
720x576P 50
1280x1024 @60Hz
1280x1024 60
720p @50Hz
1280x720P 50
1440x900 @60Hz
1440x900 60
1080i @50Hz
1920x1080I 50
1400x1050 @60Hz
1400x1050 60
1080p @50Hz
1920x1080P 50
1680x1050 @60Hz
1680x1050 60
NATIVE - Select NATIVE to select the output resolution from the EDID of the
connected HDMI monitor.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
Set the contrast (the range and default values vary according to the input signal).
BRIGHTNESS
Set the brightness (the range and default values vary according to the input signal).
RED
Set the red level.
GREEN
Set the green level.
BLUE
Set the blue level.
HUE
Set the color hue (not applicable for VGA inputs).
SATURATION
Set the color saturation (not applicable for VGA inputs).
SHARPNESS
Set the sharpness of the picture (not applicable for VGA inputs).
NOISE
REDUCTION
Select the noise reduction: OFF, LOW, MID (middle) and HIGH (not applicable for
VGA inputs).
FINETUNE
Enabled for VGA: AUTO ADJUST (NO/YES), H-POSITION, V-POSITION, PHASE,
CLOCK, WXGA/XGA, RESET (NO/YES).

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Menu
Mode
Function
AUDIO
INPUT
VOLUME
Set the volume separately for each input: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4, PC1
and PC2.
OUTPUT
VOLUME
Set the output volume.
DELAY
Select the audio delay time: OFF, 40ms, 110ms and 150ms.
MUTE
Select the sound mute options: ON or OFF.
EMBEDDED
AUDIO
Select the audio source of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 inputs:
AUTOMATIC:
The embedded audio on the HDMI input is selected for an
HDMI signal, or the analog audio input is selected if the
input is not HDMI (for example, for a DVI input signal).
EMBEDDED:
The embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected.
ANALOG:
The analog audio input is selected.
MIC SETTINGS
MIC MODE
set the mode to OFF, MIXER, TALKOVER or MIC ONLY.
When in TALKOVER mode (see OSD Menu), set the
following:
•DEPTH [%] –To determine the decrease of the audio
level during microphone 1 takeover (press + to further
decrease the talkover audio output level; press –to
lessen the talkover output audio decrease level).
•TRIGGER [dB] –To determine the microphone
threshold level that triggers the audio output-level
decrease.
•ATTACK TIME –To set the transition time of the audio
level reduction after the signal rises above the
threshold level.
•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 –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 the microphone volume for MIC.
DRC
Dynamic Range Compression –allows a dynamic volume range. Set to ON to
dynamically create a sound range according to the volume level. For example, in a
movie the volume will be high enough to hear the dialogues and at the same time
loud explosions and sudden noises in the soundtrack will be toned down so others
would not be disturbed.

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Menu
Mode
Function
ADVANCED
HDCP ON
INPUT
Select the HDCP option for the HDMI inputs (1 to 4): either ON (the default) or
OFF.
Setting HDCP support to disabled (OFF) on the HDMI input allows the source to
transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for example, when working with a Mac
computer).
HDCP ON
OUTPUT
Set HDMI OUT and HDBT OUT:
Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the HDCP will
follow the input or the output.
When FOLLOW INPUT is selected, it changes its HDCP output setting (for the
HDMI output) according to the HDCP of the input. This option is recommended
when the HDMI/HDCP output is connected to a splitter/switcher.
When FOLLOW OUTPUT is selected, the scaler matches its HDCP output to the
HDCP setting of the HDMI/HDCP acceptor to which it is connected.
AUTO SYNC
OFF
Turn to OFF (disable the AUTO SYNC OFF feature), FAST (for almost immediate
shut down if no input is present –about 10 seconds) or SLOW (for shutdown after
about 2 minutes).
This is useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the
projector will automatically shut down when it has no input.
OSD
H POSITION
Set the horizontal position of the OSD.
V POSITION
Set the vertical position of the OSD.
TIMER
Set the timeout period in seconds.
TRANSPARENCY
Set the OSD background between 100 (transparent) and 0
(opaque).
DISPLAY
Select the information shown on the screen during
operation:
•INFO –The information is shown for 10 seconds.
•ON –The information is shown permanently
•OFF –The information is not shown
AUTO
SWITCHING
MODE
Set the auto switching mode to OFF, AUTO SCAN or LAST
CONNECTED. SCAN PRIORITY (below) is enabled when
AUTO SCAN is selected.
When one of the auto switching modes is selected (AUTO
SCAN or LAST CONNECTED), audio is enabled only when
a video signal is detected.
SCAN PRIORITY
Set to HDMI to begin scanning with HDMI1 or to PC to
begin scanning with PC1..
ETHERNET
IP MODE
Set the IP mode to DHCP or STATIC
STATIC IP
ADDRESS
Fill in if STATIC (above) is selected:
•IP ADDRESS
•SUBNET
•GATEWAY
•CONTROL PORT
•MAC ADDRESS
LOCK MODE
ALL
Lock all the front panel buttons.
MENU ONLY
Lock the MENU (and navigation) front panel buttons only.
ALL & SAVE
Lock all the front panel buttons.
The lock status is saved when the VP-440 is powered
down.
MENU ONLY
AND SAVE
Lock the MENU (and navigation) front panel buttons only.
The lock status is saved when the VP-440 is powered
down.
TIMING SHIFT
Set to ON (recommended):
Implements a small shift on the horizontal sync to improve output picture stability.
Set to OFF if the display shows an instability at the selected output resolution.
FACTORY
RESET
Select NO or YES.
INFORMATION
Displays the INPUT and OUTPUT resolutions, INPUT and OUTPUT HDCP status, the IP ADDRESS
and the FIRMWARE revision number.

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Talkover Mode
Figure 9: Talkover Mode
Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to the VP-440 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to
a PC on page 17).
•Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the
Ethernet Port Directly to a PC on page 17).
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-440 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-440 with the factory
configured default IP address.
After connecting the VP-440 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
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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 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC.
Figure 10: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.
5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears.
Figure 11: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window