Kramer VS-44DT User manual

USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-44DT
4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher with PoE
P/N: 2900-300470 Rev 1 www.KramerAV.com

VS-44DT – 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
2.4 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5
3.2 Defining the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher 5
4Installing in a Rack 9
5Connecting the VS-44DT 10
5.1 Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Controller 11
5.2 Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Data Source/Acceptor 11
5.3 Connecting to the VS-44DT via Ethernet 12
5.4 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 16
6Operating the VS-44DT 17
6.1 Switching Inputs to Outputs 17
6.2 Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations 18
6.3 Acquiring an EDID 19
6.4 Disconnecting One or All Outputs 19
6.5 Resetting the Device to Factory Default Configuration 20
6.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 21
7Configuring the VS-44DT 22
7.1 Using the Menu 22
7.2 Selecting DHCP 24
7.3 Configuring the IP Network Address 24
7.4 Resetting the VS-44DT to Factory Default Configuration 25
8Operating the VS-44DT Remotely Using the Web Pages 26
8.1 Switching Page 27
8.2 Device Settings Page 31
8.3 Authentication Page 32
8.4 EDID Page 34
8.5 RS-232 Routing Page 36
8.6 Audio Settings Page 37
8.7 Switching Timeout Page 38
8.8 About Page 39
9Updating the Firmware 40
10 Technical Specifications 42
10.1 Default IP Parameters 43
11 Protocol 3000 44
11.1 Understanding Protocol 3000 45
11.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 46
11.3 Protocol 3000 Commands 47
11.4 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 48

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Figures
Figure 1: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 7
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher 10
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 13
Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 14
Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window 15
Figure 7: TP PINOUT 16
Figure 8: Switching Page 27
Figure 9: Switching Button Details 28
Figure 10: Input Edit Window 29
Figure 11: HDBaseT Output Properties Window 30
Figure 12: HDMI Output Properties Window 30
Figure 13: Device Settings Page 31
Figure 14: Authentication Page 32
Figure 15: Login Page 33
Figure 16: EDID Page 34
Figure 17: Copying the EDID 35
Figure 18: EDID Copied 36
Figure 19: RS-232 Routing Page 36
Figure 20: Audio Settings Page 37
Figure 21: Switching Timeout Page 38
Figure 22: About Page 39

VS-44DT – 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 VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix
Switcher. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
Event rooms
Large conference rooms
Lecture halls
Advertising applications

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VS-44DT - 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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-44DT 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality
Position your VS-44DT 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
For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables
available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-44DT.
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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

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VS-44DT - Overview
3 Overview
VS-44DT is a 4x4 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) HDMI/HDBaseT matrix switcher that transmits
video, audio, Ethernet, RS−232 and IR signals over extended distances. The VS-
44DT accepts up to four HDMI and four IR inputs as well as Ethernet and RS−232
network and control. The inputs can be routed to any or all of the four HDBaseT
outputs, the first two of which also have simultaneous HDMI outputs.
VS-44DT connects to compatible HDBaseT receivers such as, TP-780Rxr,
TP-580Rxr and TP-588D. It supports resolutions of up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0). The
matrix is a PoE provider that provides power over Ethernet to compatible PoE
receivers.
The VS-44DT features:
Four HDMI and five IR inputs
Two HDMI, four HDBaseT and five IR outputs
PoE support on all four HDBaseT outputs –PoE provider to HDBaseT
receivers such as the TP-588D and TP-780Rxr
HDBaseT range up to 130m (430ft) at normal mode (2K), up to 100m at
normal mode (4K); up to 180m (590ft) ultra-mode (1080p @60Hz @24bpp)
when using recommended Kramer cables, available at
www.kramerav.com/product/VS-44DT
An unbalanced, stereo audio output
Bandwidth up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per video channel)
EDID capture—copies and stores the EDID from a display device
Hot-plug detection (HPD)
HDCP 1.4 support
HDTV compatibility
Support for HDMI –4Kx2K @30Hz, 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync ,
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS−HD® and linear PCM 7.1 surround
sound
A non-volatile memory for matrix configuration

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A store and recall facility for preset configurations
Automatic output shutdown if no input signal is detected after a configurable
idle period
An LCD display for easy configuration and operation
Support for Kramer Protocol 3000
A lock button to prevent unwanted tampering with the settings
1U height that fits a standard 19” professional rack enclosure
You can control the VS-44DT using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:
Built-in, embedded web pages using a standard web browser over Ethernet
RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other
serial controller
The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter
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.
3.2 Defining the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher
This section defines the VS-44DT.

Figure 1: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel
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Feature
Function
1
IR LED
Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal
2
IR Sensor
IR receiver for remote control
3
POWER LED
Lights green when the device is powered on
4
IN Buttons
Press to select an input after selecting an output (from 1 to 4), see Section 6.1
5
OUT Buttons
Press to select an output followed by an input or OFF (from 1 to 4)
6
ALL Button
Press followed by an input to switch this input to all outputs, or press followed by the Off button to disconnect all switches,
(see Section 6.4)
7
STO Button
Press to store a preset configuration followed by the preset number in which to save it, (see Section 6.2)
8
EDID Button
Press to copy the EDID from an output to an input, (see Section 6.3)
9
LOCK Button
Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons, (see Section 6.6). Press and hold again to unlock
10
MENU Button
Press to enter the configuration menu or to move up one level when inside the menu, (see Section 7.1)
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Menu Navigation
Pad
Use the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄), and right (►) buttons to navigate the menu or to modify parameters or values
within the menu, (see Section 7.1)
12
LCD Readout
(20 char x 2 lines)
Displays either the input/output matrix currently selected or the menu during configuration
13
OFF Button
Press after an output button to disconnect the currently selected outputs. Press after the All button to disconnect all
currently switched outputs (see Section 6.4)
14
RCL Button
Press, followed by a preset number to recall the preset configuration (see Section 6.2)
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Figure 2: VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
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IR 1
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IR commands and sends them over HDBT OUT 1
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the first IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 1
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IR 2
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IR commands and sends them over HDBT OUT 2
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the second IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 2
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IR 3
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IR commands and sends them over HDBT OUT 3
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the third IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 3
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IR 4
IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR sensor. Receives IR commands and sends them over HDBT OUT 4
OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the fourth IR emitter. Transmits IR commands that are sent over HDBT OUT 4
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OUT 1
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the first HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
20
HDMI Connector
Connect to the first HDMI receiver, (for example, an HDMI display)
21
OUT 2
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the second HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
22
HDMI Connector
Connect to the second HDMI receiver, (for example, an HDMI display)
23
HDBT OUT 3 RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the third HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
24
HDBT OUT 4 RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the fourth HDBT receiver, (for example, the TP-580RXR)
25
AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an audio receiver, (for example, active speakers)
26
RS-232
DATA 3-pin Terminal Block
(G,Rx,Tx)
Connect to a serial source/target
CONTROL 3-pin Terminal
Block (G,Rx,Tx)
Connect to a serial controller
27
PROGRAM USB Connector
Connect to a PC to perform firmware upgrades
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Feature
Function
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ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via a LAN
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AC Mains
Power Socket
Connect the mains power cord
Fuse
AC mains supply protection fuse
Power Switch
Turns the device on and off
30
HDMI IN 1 Connector
Connect to the first HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
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HDMI IN 2 Connector
Connect to the second HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
32
HDMI IN 3 Connector
Connect to the third HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
33
HDMI IN 4 Connector
Connect to the fourth HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disk player)
34
IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an IR emitter or IR receiver for receiving the combined IR signals from all
HDBT port IR transmissions
35
IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling VS-44DT via an IR remote controller
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VS-44DT - Installing in a Rack
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4 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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5 Connecting the VS-44DT
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your VS-44DT. After connecting your VS-44DT, connect its power
and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44DT 4x4 HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher
To connect the VS-44DT as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect the HDMI sources, (for example, Blu-ray players) to the HDMI IN 1
and IN 2 connectors.
2. Connect an external IR sensor to the IR 3 IN 3.5mm mini jack.
3. Connect the IR 1 OUT 3.5mm mini jack to an external IR emitter.

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4. Connect the OUT 2 HDMI connector to an HDMI acceptor, (for example, a
display).
5. Connect the OUT 1 HDBT RJ-45 connector to a compatible HDBT receiver,
(for example, the TP-580Rxr), and connect the HDMI output of the
TP-580Rxr to a display.
6. Connect the OUT 3 HDBT RJ-45 connector to a compatible HDBT receiver,
(for example, the TP-580Rxr), and connect the HDMI output of the
TP-580Rxr to a display.
7. Connect the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack to an audio acceptor, (for
example, active speakers).
8. Connect a controller via either RS-232 or a LAN to the Ethernet RJ-45
connector.
5.1 Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Controller
You can connect the VS-44DT via an RS-232 connection to a serial controller, for
example, a PC.
To connect the VS-44DT via RS-232 to a serial controller:
Connect the RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin terminal block on the rear of the
VS-44DT to the 9-pin D-sub connector on PC, (pin TX to pin 2, pin RX to pin
3, pin G to pin 5)
5.2 Connecting the VS-44DT to a Serial Data
Source/Acceptor
You can connect the VS-44DT via an RS-232 connection to a serial data source or
acceptor, for example, a PC or device to be controlled.
To connect the VS-44DT via RS-232 to a serial data controller or acceptor:
Connect the RS-232 DATA 3-pin terminal block on the rear of the
VS-44DT to the 9-pin D-sub connector on PC, (pin TX to pin 2, pin RX to pin
2, pin G to pin 5)

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5.3 Connecting to the VS-44DT via Ethernet
You can connect to the VS-44DT via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
Directly to the PC using a crossover or straight cable (see Section 5.3.1)
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section 5.3.2)
Note: 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.
5.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
Youcanconnect the Ethernet port of the VS-44DT directly to the Ethernet port on
your PC using a crossover or straight cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-44DT
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VS-44DT to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
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 Figure 4.

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Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window appears as shown in Figure 5.