Kramer VP-427X User manual

VP-427X Quick Start
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2900- 301431QS
Rev:
3
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VP-427X Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VP-427X for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-427X to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VP-427X 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler
1 Power adapter and cord
1 Quick start guide
1 Bracket set
4 Rubber feet
Step 2: Get to know your VP-427X
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Feature
Function
1
PROG USB Connector
Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.
2
INPUTS
SELECT Button
Press to select the input (HDBT or HDMI).
3
HDBT LED
Lights blue when the HDBT input is selected.
4
HDMI LED
Lights blue when the HDMI input is selected.
5
MENU Button
Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu. Press together with the –button to reset
the output to 1080p resolution.
6
ENTER Button
In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item. Press together with the FREEZE/+ button
to reset the output to XGA resolution (1024x768).
7
–
In OSD, press to move back through menus or decrement parameter values.
8
FREEZE/+ Button
In OSD, press to move forward through menus or increment parameter values. When not in
OSD, press to freeze the display.
9
LINK LED
Lights blue when a link is established with the transmitter.
10
ON LED
Lights green when device is powered.
11
INPUTS
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-580T).
12
HDMI Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
13
OUTPUT
HDMI Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
14
AUDIO 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.
15
REMOTE Contact-Closure 4-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to contact closure switches, an occupancy sensor and/or toggle switches (contact
between the desired pin and GND pin), to turn display on or off. See Step 6: Operate VP-427X.
16
RS-232
CONTROL 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC.
17
DATA 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a serial data SOURCE or acceptor.
18
RELAY 3-pin Terminal Block
Connector
Relay contact pins: normally open (NO), normally closed NC and common (C). Connect to a
device to be controlled by a relay (for example, a motorized projection screen).
19
12V DC Connector
Connect to the supplied power adapter.
Step 3: Mount VP-427X
Install VP-427X using one of the following methods:
•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
(see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-427X).
•Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-427X).
•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.

Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-427X.
Connecting the audio output
To a balanced
stereo audio
acceptor:
To an
unbalanced
stereo audio
acceptor:
Wiring the RJ-45 connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
EIA /TIA 568B
For HDBT cables, it is recommended that
the cable ground shielding be
connected/soldered to the connector shield.
PIN
Wire Color
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
5
Blue / White
2
Orange
6
Green
3
Green / White
7
Brown / White
4
Blue
8
Brown
To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables available at
www.kramerav.com/product/VP-427X.Using third-party cables may cause damage!
Step 5: Connect power
Connect the power adapter to the VP-427X and plug it to the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
•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.
Step 6: Operate VP-427X
Operate VP-427X via:
•Front panel buttons
•Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands transmitted by
a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller
•OSD menu.
•Remote control switches.
RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000
Baud Rate:
115,200
Parity:
None
Data Bits:
8
Command Format:
ASCII
Stop Bits:
1
Operating via the remote control switches
Momentarily connect the desired pin to the GND pin to select an input:
Pin Name
Function
TOGL
One button toggles between display on and display off (instead of using
two separate buttons for on and off). Alternatively, using the VP-427X
OSD, configure turning the display on and off according to whether a
switch is open or closed, for example, using an occupancy sensor.
OFF
Turn off the display.
ON
Turn on the display.
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