Kramer VS-21DPIR User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-21DPIR
2x1 DisplayPort Switcher
P/N: 2900-300265 Rev 3

VS-21DPIR – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher 4
4Connecting the VS-21DPIR 6
4.1 Using the Remote Control Transmitter 7
4.2 Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7
5Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher 6
Figure 3: Connecting the REMOTE Input Select Connector 7

VS-21DPIR - Introduction 1
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 11 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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
•Rental and staging

2 VS-21DPIR - 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.kramerelectronics.com 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 Kramer product 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.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 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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4 VS-21DPIR - Overview
3 Overview
The VS-21DPIR is a high quality switcher for DisplayPort (DP) signals that accepts
two DP inputs—letting you select either DP input using a switch located on the
panel—and routes the selected DP input signal to the DP output.
In particular, the VS-21DPIR features:
•Uses up to four lanes at rates of 1.6Gbps or 2.7Gbps bandwidth per lane
•Features a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a total maximum
data rate of 10.8Gbps over four lanes
•Is HDCP compliant and HDTV compatible
•Passes the EDID signals from the display device to the source
•Features high-resolution and rich colors, and the transport of audio and
multiple video streams
The VS-21DPIR is 5V DC fed and can be controlled remotely via the contact
closure REMOTE input select terminal block connector or the infrared remote
control transmitter.
3.1 Defining the VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher
This section defines the VS-21DPIR.

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Figure 1: VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher
# Feature Function
1 INPUT1 DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DP source 1
2 INPUT2 DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DP source 2
3 OUTPUT DisplayPort Connector Connects to the DP acceptor
4 REMOTE Terminal Block
Connectors Connect to a contact closure switch (see section 4.1)
5 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit
6 REMOTE IR Receiver Window Receives signals from the infrared remote control
transmitter
7 REMOTE IR LED The red LED lights when receiving signals from the
infrared remote control transmitter
8 IN 1 LED Illuminates when input 1 is selected
9 IN 2LED Illuminates when input 2 is selected
10 OUT LED Illuminates when the output is active
11 SELECT Button Toggles between IN 1 and IN 2
12 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

6 VS-21DPIR - Connecting the VS-21DPIR
4 Connecting the VS-21DPIR
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VS-21DPIR. After connecting your VS-21DPIR, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VS-21DPIR, as the example in Figure 2 shows, do the following:
1. Connect up to two computer graphics sources to INPUT 1 and INPUT 2.
2. Connect the OUTPUT connector to the DisplayPort acceptor (for example, a
display), using the Kramer DisplayPort cable.
You can connect the DP output to an HDMI acceptor by using an appropriate adapter
and setting the DIP-switches.
3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not illustrated in Figure 2).
4. Press the SELECT button to choose which DP input to route to the output.
The SELECT button toggles between INPUT 1 and INPUT 2, lighting the
IN 1 LED when INPUT 1 is selected, or the IN 2 LED when IN 2 is selected.
Alternatively you can press key 1 or 2 on the remote transmitter, once setup (see
section 4.1), or use the contact closure remote control pins (see Section 4.1).
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-21DPIR 2x1 DisplayPort Switcher
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4.1 Using the Remote Control Transmitter
You can use the remote control transmitter to switch INPUT 1 or 2 to the output.
Before doing so, set it to work with the VS-21DPIR by assigning a GROUP
number.
The setup parameters for the remote control transmitter are as follows: router number = 1
(default); group number = 11, single digit mode (default), video (default). For further details,
see the RC-IR2 user manual.
To assign the GROUP number on the remote control transmitter, do the following:
1. Point the remote control transmitter at the remote receiver (item 6 in
Figure 1) and press the GROUP key.
2. Press key 11.
This sets and saves the group number.
To switch INPUT 1 or 2 to the output via the remote control transmitter, press key
1 or 2.
4.2 Controlling via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector
The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the output
SELECT button. Using the contact closure remote control lets you select an output
by remote control. To do so, temporarily connect the required input (OUT1 or
OUT2) pin on the REMOTE terminal block connector to the G (ground) pin, as
illustrated in the examples in Figure 3.
Caution: DO NOT connect more than one PIN to the G PIN
at the same time
To select OUT 1, attach PIN OUT1 to the
G PIN:
To select OUT 2, attach PIN OUT2 to the
G PIN:
Figure 3: Connecting the REMOTE Input Select Connector
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