Kramer VP-440X User manual

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3
Defining VP-440X 4K Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5
Mounting VP-440X 7
Connecting VP-440X 8
Connecting to VP-440X via RS-232 9
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors 9
Operating and Controlling VP-440X 10
Using Front Panel Buttons 10
Connecting the Remote Control Switches 10
Using the OSD Menu 11
Operating via Ethernet 20
Using Embedded Webpages 23
Loading and Saving Configurations 25
Entering Standby Mode 26
Configuring Video Input Settings 26
Switching an Input to the Outputs 27
Freezing / Blanking Video Outputs 28
Adjusting Microphone and Output Volume 28
Viewing Device Settings 29
Upgrading Firmware 29
Configuring Network Settings 31
Configuring Video Output Settings 32
Configuring HDCP per Input/Output 34
Managing EDID 35
Adjusting Audio Input Settings 37
Adjusting Microphone Settings 38
Defining Additional Audio Settings 38
Setting Equalizer 38
Setting Auto Sync Off 39
Configuring Automatic Switching Settings 40
Defining Lock Mode 40
Controlling via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors 41
Password Protecting Webpage Access 44
Viewing Device Information 46
Upgrading Firmware 47
Technical Specifications 48
Default Communication Parameters 50
Input Resolution Support 50
Output Resolution Support 51
Default EDID 51
Protocol 3000 58
Understanding Protocol 3000 58
Protocol 3000 Commands 59
Result and Error Codes 67

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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-440X 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-440X 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.
•Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
•Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified
personnel only.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.

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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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-440X 4K Presentation Switcher / Scaler.
VP-440X is a high-performance 18G 4K HDR presentation switcher/scaler with four HDMI™
inputs and one computer graphics (VGA) input. It scales the video, embeds the audio, and
outputs the signal to two identical outputs –one HDMI and one HDBaseT –together with an
analog stereo audio output. Via HDBaseT, it extends video signals to up to 40m (130ft) 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-440X provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
control.
Exceptional Quality
•High-Performance Professional Scaler –Up-scales, down-scales and cross-scales up to
resolutions of 4K@60 (4:4:4). The output resolution can be set to the native resolution of
either of the sinks, or manually set to another resolution. When the product is configured
to scale to 18G resolutions (4K@60 4:4:4), the HDBT output automatically
down-samples the 4K chroma sampling to 4:2:0 coding.
•Smooth Switching –Constant output sync, prevents output glitches while switching
between inputs, even when no video is detected.
•Powerful Audio Processing –Supports DSP technology including audio equalization,
mixing, delay, and microphone talk-over (ducking).
•HDMI Signal Extension –HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant.
•HDR10 support.
•EDID Pass-Through –EDID passed through from the source to the display.
•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.
•Easy Installation –Half 19” size enables mounting in a 1U rack space with the
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•HDMI Support –HDR10, CEC, x.v.Color™ (on input), 7.1 PCM, Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD
(by-pass mode).
Advanced and User-friendly Operation
•A USB port for upgrading the firmware.
•Firmware Upgrade –Ethernet-based, via a user-friendly software upgrade tool.
•Built-in video Proc-Amp –color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness are set
individually for each input.
•Bidirectional RS-232 Extension –Serial interface data flows in both directions, on each
extension line, enabling data transmission and control of devices.
•Diverse Control Options –Control the unit using an OSD (On-Screen Display) via front
panel buttons, embedded webpages via Ethernet and/or serial communication via
RS-232 transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller. Additionally,
connect to the contact closure connector for remote switching of sources and for toggling
the display ON and OFF.
•An OSD (On-Screen Display) –for making adjustments –that can be located anywhere
on the screen.
•Efficient power-saving features.
•Advanced EDID management per input.
•Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings after switching the power off
and then on again.
Flexible Connectivity
•Flexible Digital and Analog Audio –Select a dedicated unbalanced analog audio input to
embed into each input. In addition, a microphone input is provided on the front panel for
mixing, switching or talk-over (ducking). Any of the signals can play audio through the
unbalanced audio output.
•5 input buttons for switching a selected input to the outputs.
•Scaled video outputs –up to 4K60 4:4:4.
•Embedded audio and analog audio on the HDMI inputs, as well as an analog audio input
to accompany the VGA input.
•Unbalanced analog audio output.
Typical Applications
VP-440X is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Educational –classrooms, lecture theatres where 18G 4K support is required.
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches requiring a
4K presentation switcher / scaler.
•Home theatre up-scaling.

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Controlling your VP-440X
Control your VP-440X 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 webpages.

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Defining VP-440X 4K
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
This section defines VP-440X.
Figure 1: VP-440X 4K 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-440X).
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.
MENU Button
Displays the OSD menu.
Menu
Navigation
Buttons
Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to reduce the output volume.
Press to move up the menu list values.
Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to increase the output volume.
Press to move down the menu list.
Enter
Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.
Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to reduce the output volume.
RESET TO XGA/1080P
Button
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle the output resolution
between XGA and 1080p, alternatively.
PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel
buttons.
To set Lock button functionality, see Locking Front Panel Buttons
on page 18.
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Figure 2: VP-440X 4K Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
HDMI™ IN Connectors
Connect to an HDMI source (from 1 to 4).
PROG USB Type A
Connector
Use to upgrade the firmware.
DATA (Tx, Rx, GND)
Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to a PC to Extend RS-232 signals via the HDBT OUT port to
control peripheral devices that are connected to the HDBT receiver
(for example, a projector connected to TP-780Rxr) and/or control a
source (e.g. a Blu-ray player) using an RS-232 controller at the
receiver.
CONTROL (Tx, Rx, GND)
Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to a PC or serial controller to control the VP-440X or control
the output display (configurable).
SELECT 7-pin Terminal
Block Connector
HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 and PC: connect to contact closure switches (by
momentary contact between the desired pin and G pin) to select an
input.
REMOTE: connect the pin to G to turn on/off the display or the device
(configurable, see Configuring the REMOTE Pin on page 18).
PC IN 15-pin HD
Connector
Connect to the computer graphics (VGA) source.
AUDIO INPUT
Unbalanced
Stereo 3.5 Mini
Jack
HDMI™
Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 4).
PC
Connect to the analog audio computer graphics (VGA) source.
HDBT OUT RJ-45
Connector
Connect to an HDBT receiver (for example, TP-780Rxr).
AUDIO OUT 3.5 Mini Jack
Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to the HDMI acceptor.
ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other controller through computer networking.
5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit.
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Mounting VP-440X
This section provides instructions for mounting VP-440X. Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommended range:
•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).
•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).
•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Caution:
•Mount VP-440X 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.
To mount the VP-440X on a rack
Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440X).
To mount the VP-440X on a table or shelf
•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.
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Connecting VP-440X
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-440X. After
connecting your VP-440X, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-440X Rear Panel
To connect the VP-440X as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect the video sources.
▪A computer graphics source to the PC IN 15-pin HD connector .
▪HDMI sources (for example, a laptop, two Blue-ray players, and a gaming console) to
the four HDMI IN connectors .
2. Connect an analog stereo audio source (not shown in Figure 3) for each of the four
HDMI inputs and for the PC input to the 3.5mm mini jack connectors.
3. Connect the video outputs:
▪An HDBaseT receiver (for example, Kramer TP-580Rxr) to the HDBT IN RJ-45
connector .
▪An HDMI acceptor to the HDMI OUT connector .
4. Connect an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor (for example, active speakers, not shown
in Figure 3) to the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack .
5. Connect a laptop to the Ethernet RJ-45 connector .
6. Connect the 5V power supply to the 5V DC power terminal block .
7. Connect a PC or serial controller (not shown in Figure 3) to the CONTROL (Tx, Rx, G)
terminal block connector , to control the unit via serial control.
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Connecting to VP-440X via RS-232
You can connect to the VP-440X via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
VP-440X features two RS-232 3-pin terminal block connectors:
•CONTROL –to control VP-440X (for example, via a connected PC) or for VP-440X
to control an external device (for example, the projector on the HDMI output).
•DATA –RS-232 on this port is passed via HDBT to/from the RS-232 port on the
HDBT receiver.
For VP-440X to control an external device at the HDBT receiver (for example, the projector
on the HDBT receiver’s output), connect the CONTROL port to the DATA port (Rx to Tx and
Tx to Rx) and connect the external device to the HDBT receiver’s RS-232 port.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the VP-440X 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-440X RS-232 terminal
block.
•Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VP-440X RS-232 terminal
block.
•Pin 5 to the G pin on the VP-440X RS-232 terminal
block.
RS-232 Device VP-440X
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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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Operating and Controlling
VP-440X
Operate and control VP-440X via:
•Front panel buttons (see Using Front Panel Buttons on page 10).
•Remote control switches to select an input (see Connecting the Remote Control
Switches on page 10).
•OSD menu (see Using the OSD Menu on page 11).
Using Front Panel Buttons
Press the VP-440X front panel buttons to:
•Select the required INPUT (HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3, HDMI IN 4 or
PC IN ).
•Reset the resolution to XGA/1080p .
•Lock the front panel .
•Control the device via the OSD menu, using the MENU, Enter, and navigation buttons
(see Using the OSD Menu on page 11).
Connecting the Remote Control Switches
Pin Name
Function
REMOTE
User-configurable ON/OFF switch for turning the display on
or off (see Configuring the REMOTE Pin on page 18).
PC
Momentarily connect to G to select the PC input.
HDMI 1
Momentarily connect to G to select the HDMI 1 input.
HDMI 2
Momentarily connect to G to select the HDMI 2 input.
HDMI 3
Momentarily connect to G to select the HDMI 3 input.
HDMI 4
Momentarily connect to G to select the HDMI 4 input.
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Using the OSD Menu
VP-440X 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 12.
•Selecting an Input Signal on page 12.
•Setting Output Parameters on page 13.
•Setting Audio Parameters on page 13.
•Setting OSD Parameters on page 15.
•Managing EDID via OSD on page 15.
•Setting HDCP on page 16.
•Setting Sleep Mode on page 16.
•Setting Switching Mode on page 17.
•Setting Ethernet Parameters on page 17.
•Locking Front Panel Buttons on page 18.
•Defining CEC on page 18.
•Viewing Device Information on page 19.
•Performing a Reset on page 19.
•Updating the Firmware on page 19.

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Adjusting Image Parameters
VP-440X 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
PC
PHASE –Adjust the phase of the VGA input sampling.
CLOCK –Adjust the VGA input clock sampling rate.
H_POSITION –Set the vertical position of the image on the
VGA input.
V_POSITION –Set the horizontal position of the image on the
VGA input.
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-440X 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:
▪HDMI 1 (default), HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4.
▪PC.
An input signal is selected.

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Setting Output Parameters
VP-440X 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: Over Scan, Full, Best Fit (default), Pan Scan, Letter Box,
Under 2, Under 1, Follow In.
Resolution
Select the output resolution (default, Native HDMI):
640x480 @60Hz
720x480P @60Hz
800x600 @60Hz
1280x720P @60Hz
1024x768 @60Hz
1920x1080P @60Hz
1280x768 @60Hz
720x576P @50Hz
1280x800 @60Hz
1280x720P @50Hz
1280x1024 @60Hz
1920x1080P @50Hz
1360x768 @60Hz
1920x1080P @24Hz
1400x1050 @60Hz
1920x1080P @25Hz
1440x900 @60Hz
1920x1080P @30Hz
1600x1200 @60Hz
3840x2160P @24Hz
1680x1050 @60Hz
3840x2160P @25Hz
1920x1200 @60Hz RB
3840x2160P @30Hz
2560x1600 @60Hz RB
3840x2160P @50Hz
1920x1080 @60Hz
3840x2160P @60Hz
1280x720 @60Hz
4k2k @50Hz (4:2:0)
2560x1440 @60Hz RB
4k2k @60Hz (4:2:0)
Image size and output resolution are defined.
Setting Audio Parameters
VP-440X enables defining the audio source per input, the audio delay time, the input and
output volume, as well as microphone settings.
To set the audio:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Audio and define the audio parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
Input Volume
Set the input volume for each of the inputs: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4
or PC.
Output Volume
Set the AUDIO OUT output volume (default is 80 = 0dB).
Settings
Delay
Set the audio delay time (lip sync) to off, 40ms (default),110ms
or 150ms.
DRC
Set dynamic range compression OFF (default) or ON.
Set to ON to dynamically create a sound range according to the
volume level. For example, in a movie, if the volume is high
enough to hear dialogue and at the same time loud, sudden
noises are toned down.
Loudness
Set the loudness on or off (default).
Mute
Mute or unmute the audio output.
Source
HDMI 1
Select Embedded, Analog, or Automatic (default).
Embedded selects the embedded HDMI audio source; Analog
selects the analog audio corresponding to the input; and
Automatic (default) selects the embedded audio when an HDMI
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Menu Item
Function
source is detected, or the analog audio when a DVI input is
detected.
Mic Settings
Mic Mode
Set to Off (default), Mixer, Talkover or Mic Only.
When Mic Mode is set to Talkover (see Talkover Mode on page 14), set the
following:
Depth [%]
Set the depth value to determine the decrease of the audio level
during microphone takeover (press + to further decrease the
talkover audio output level; press –to lessen the talkover output
audio decrease level).
Trigger [dB]
Set the trigger value to determine the microphone threshold
level that triggers the audio output level decrease.
Attack Time
Set the attack time to set the transition time of the audio level
reduction after the signal rises above the threshold level.
Hold Time
Set the 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
Set the 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 microphone volume.
EQ
Set the equalizer for the 120Hz, 200Hz, 500Hz, 1200Hz, 3000Hz, 7500Hz and
12000Hz frequency bands.
Embedded In -> Out
Apply DSP (default) to the embedded audio or ByPass it. Bypassed signals are
routed directly to the HDMI and HDBT outputs and are not processed by the
DSP circuitry.
Select ByPass for compressed audio sources, for example, sources
with Dolby or DTS encoding.
Audio parameters are defined.
Talkover Mode
Figure 4: Talkover Mode

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Setting OSD Parameters
VP-440X 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-440X enables managing the EDID via the OSD MENU buttons.
To manage the EDID:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click EDID Manage and define the EDID parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
EDID on HDMI (1 to 4)
For each HDMI input, select a built-in EDID file and press enter:
Def.1080P (default), Def. 4K(3G), Def. 4K(4:2:0), Def. 4K(6G),
HDMI Output, HDBT output, or use an external file.
EDID on PC
Default
A selected built-in EDID file is sent to a selected input.
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 35).
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.

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Setting HDCP
VP-440X enables setting the HDCP on the input 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 HDMI 1 IN to HDMI 4 IN to ON (default) or OFF.
Note that:
1. HDCP must be enabled (ON) to support HDCP encrypted
sources.
2. Sources such as Mac computers always 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 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.
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-440X 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.
Slow
Disable outputs after ~ 2 minutes of no input detection.
Fast
Disable outputs after ~ 10 seconds of no input detection.
Immediate
Disable outputs immediately.
Sleep mode is defined.

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Setting Switching Mode
VP-440X 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.
Scan From HDMI
Scans for a valid input, starting with HDMI 1, when no signal is found on
the selected input.
Scan From PC
Scans for a valid input, starting with PC, 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.
Setting Ethernet Parameters
VP-440X 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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Locking Front Panel Buttons
VP-440X enables defining the function of the PANEL LOCK front panel button . For example, the PANEL
LOCK button can be defined to lock all the front panel buttons or only the menu buttons.
To define the front panel button locking mode:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Lock Mode.
3. Set panel lock mode according to the information in the following table:
Menu Item
Function
All (default)
Lock all the front panel buttons.
Menu Only
Lock the menu buttons only.
All & Save
Lock all the front panel buttons and keep locked after cycling power.
To unlock the panel, press both PANEL LOCK and RESET TO
XGA/1080P buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds.
Menu Only and Save
Lock the menu buttons only and keep locked after cycling power.
To unlock the panel, press both PANEL LOCK and RESET TO
XGA/1080P buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds.
PANEL LOCK button mode is defined.
Defining CEC
VP-440X enables passing CEC commands via 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 HDMI Output CEC.
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 via the source connected to the selected HDMI input.
CEC is enabled/disabled.
Configuring the REMOTE Pin
VP-440X enables defining the function of the REMOTE pin on the rear panel.
To configure the REMOTE pin (see Connecting the Remote Control Switches on page 10):
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Advanced and select Remote Pin.
3. Select the REMOTE configuration:
▪Momentary Contact (toggle on/off).
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