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1. Inn AV se in gt out in gt out Parameters in input number or 0 to disconnect output gt connection character between in and out parameters out output number or for all outputs Response Triggers Command AV SW MODE Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency AV SW MODE AV SW MODE Description Syntax Set input auto switch mode per output AV SW MODE s gt layer output_id modde Get Get input auto switch mode per output AV SW MODE sel ayer output _ idel Response Nn AV SW MODE sr layer output _id mode cr r Parameters layer output_id 1 num of system outputs mode 0 manual 1 priority switch 2 last connected switch Response Triggers Command AV SW TIMEOUT Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Response nnl AV SW TIMEOUT s action time_out cr action 0 on video signal loss timeout 1 on new video signal detected switch timeout timeout timeout in seconds Response Triggers Notes Command Name Permission Transparency psi ee Description Syntax Get device build date BUILD DATE c ot C Response pn BUILD DATE s date se time ce uF Parameters date For
2. Command FS FREE Command Type File System Command Name Permission Transparency CE eel Geerey Description Syntax Sot E 0 Get Get file system free space FS FREE cr Response nnl FS_FREE se free_sizelce ur Parameters free_size free size in device file system in bytes Response Triggers Notes Command Name Permission Transparency Se GEDID Administrator Pubic Description Syntax Set EDID data from device GEDID s stage stage_id cr Get EDID support on certain input output GEDID se stage stage_id ce Response Set Multi line response Inn GEDID sp stage stage_id size cr ur DID_datalcr GEDID s gt stage stage_idsr OK GEDID sp stage stage_id size cr ur Parameters stage input output see Section 11 2 1 EDID Source stage_id number of chosen stage 1 max number of inputs outputs size EDID data size For Set size of data to be sent from device for Get 0 means no EDID support Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Notes For Get size 0 means EDID is not supported For old devices that do not support this command nn ERR 002 is received Command HDCP MOD Command Typ
3. file_name name of file to save on device size size of file data that is sent Response Triggers Notes Command MODEL Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency i a CT EST MODEL Description Sot Get Get device model MODEL cr Response N MODELsr moael namdcr LE Parameters model_name String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Response Triggers Notes Command NAME Command Type System Ethernet Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set machine DNS name NAME s machine_name ce Get machine DNS name NAME cr Response INnI NAME se machine name se IOK NNJ NAME sr machine_name cr r Parameters machine_name String of up to 14 alpha numeric chars can include hyphen not at the beginning or end Response Triggers Notes The machine name is not the same as the model name The machine name is used to identify a specific machine or a network in use with DNS feature on Command NAME RST Command Type System Ethernet Command Name Permission Transparency C Description Syntax g Reset machine DNS name to factory default NAME RST Cot C Response prl NAME RST s gt OK Ice uF Parameters Response Triggers Notes Factory default of machine DNS name is KRAM
4. a NOC Command Format ASCII WP 577VH Technical Specifications 11 Protocol 3000 The WP 577VH can be operated using serial commands from a PC remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000 This section describes the e Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax see Section 11 1 e Kramer Protocol 3000 commands see Section 11 2 11 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 11 1 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter omero Message 11 1 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command SPI Parameter_1 Parameter_2 ICRI 11 1 1 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Delimiter device_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 ICRI Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 11 1 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter sewce messe RIL 11 1 2 1 Device Long Response Echoing command Start l Address optional l Body l Delimiter device ida lt Command ISP Param1 Param2 result CRIILF CR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D ILE Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 WP 577VH Protocol 3000 11 1 3 Command Terms Command A sequence o
5. Figure 4 Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port to a Remote Device Figure 5 Sample Setup using Active Mode from the Local RS 232 Port Figure 6 Sample Setup using Passive Mode Figure 7 Sample Setup using Active Mode over the Remote DGKat Link Figure 8 The Configuration DIP switch Figure 9 TP Pinout Wiring N of WOWOND N 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 13 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 Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage and GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer WP 577VH WP 577VHE Wall Plate transmitter which is ideal for the following typical applications e Small to medium to small boardroom connectivity e Interfacing with a varie
6. Priority mode the input is selected based on the order of priority which is set using the control application The default order of priority is 1 HDMI 2 VGA s of Operation 6 2 6 3 This priority remains in force until any of the following occurs e A Protocol 3000 command is sent e The input signals connections change Input Connection Timeout The default delay when switching to a new source when either the active source is lost or a new source is connected is three seconds The delay when the active source is lost or a new signal is connected can be changed independently using the relevant Protocol 3000 command see Section 11 2 When the active source is lost the delay can be set to between 3 seconds and unlimited When a new signal is connected the delay can be set to between 0 seconds immediate and unlimited Audio Signal Priority The device can automatically detect an analog audio signal The audio selection mode is set using the DIP switches see Section 8 1 based on the following table DIP switch 1 DIP switch 4 an Audio Present Audio Used Not relevant io Yes fa o T Analog mute Note During prolonged periods with no audio 10 seconds the device may interpret this as having no analog audio present and therefore switch back to the embedded audio To prevent this from occurring set audio selection to manual Note Audio is transmitted even in the absence of video 577VH Principles of Op
7. input number or 0 to disconnect output gt connection character between in and out parameters out output number or for all outputs Response Triggers Notes When AFV switching mode is active this command also switches audio and the unit replies with command AV Examples When AFV switching mode is active this command also switches audio and the unit replies with command AV Switch video and audio input 3 to output 7 AV 3 gt 7 CR 01 AV 3 gt 7 C RLF Switch video input 2 to output 4 V 2 gt 4 CR 01 VID 2 gt 4CRLF Switch video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 6 VID 4 gt 2 CRI 06 VID 4 gt 2 CRLF Disconnect video and audio output 4 AV 0 gt 4 CRI 01 AV 0 gt 4CRLF Switch video input 3 to all outputs V 3 gt CR 01 VID 3 gt CRLF VH Protocol 3000 Chaining AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 3 gt 9 A 0 gt 1 V multiple commands 11 2 1 11 2 2 Switch audio and video from input 1 to all outputs Switch video input 3 to output 4 video input 2 to output 2 video input 2 to output 1 and disconnect video output 2 Switch video input 3 to output 9 non existent Disconnect audio output 1 Get status of all video links Command processing begins after entering CR A response is sent for each command after processing EDID Source Number Va
8. is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING T Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing P N 2900 300311 N Rev
9. warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product dee
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11. Connect solder the cable shield to the RJ 45 connector shield Do not use a crossed TP cable with this product Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired may cause permanent damage to the device Do not use unshielded TP cables with this product Figure 9 defines the TP pinout using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors EIA TIA 568B Wire Color Orange White Orange Green White Blue Blue White Green Brown White Brown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pair1 4and 5 Pair 2 1 and2 Pair3 3and6 Pair 4 7 and 8 WP 577VH Wiring the DGKat TP RJ 45 Connectors Figure 9 TP Pinout Wiring 12457836 15342038 10 Technical Specifications 1 HDMI on an HDMI connector 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD F connector 1 Unbalanced audio on a 3 pin Terminal Block BANDWIDTH HDMI x v Color and 3D HDCP MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION 90m 295ft up to 1080p 60Hz DISTANCE POWER CONSUMPTION 12V DC 700mA 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 DIMENSIONS US 8 79cm x 4 3cm x 10 47cm 3 46 x 1 69 x 4 12 W D H WEIGHT 0 2kg 0 44lbs approx NCLUDED ACCESSORIES Power supply Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com 10 1 Default Communication Parameters RS 232 Baud Rate 115 200 Data Bits Stop Ets ey
12. ER_ 4 last digits of device serial number Command PRIO Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set input priority PRIOJ se input_id priojcr Get Get input priority PRIO4 selinput_id cz Response Inn PRIO se input_id prio ce LF Parameters input_id window number setting new source prio assigned priority 1 max priority Response Triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Set Get was received After execution response is sent to all com ports if PRIO was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar Notes The PRIO max value may vary for different devices Command PRIORITY Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax A ae PRIORITY se layer PRIORITY1 PRIORITY2 Set Set input priority PRIORITY cr Get input priority PRIORITY ayel cel Response nni PRIORITY se ayer PRIORITY1 PRIORITY2 PRIORITYn Parameters layer PRIORITY1 priority of first input PRIORITYn priority of input n Response Triggers Notes WP 577VH layer parameter is not used C WP 577VH F tocol 3000 Command PROT VER Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency se a POS Poo y Description Get dev
13. I with x v Color and 3D e Support for digital audio formats e Automatic live input detection based on 5V presence HPD e Automatic switching capabilities to the last connected or priority video input e Automatic analog audio detection and embedding auto detection may take up to 10 seconds e EDID PassThru Passes EDID HDCP signals from source to display 3 1 Compatibility with all Kramer K LINK devices which allows the use of RS 232 for both control of other Kramer devices and sending data to remote external RS 232 devices Equalization and re clocking of the data A maximum date rate of 4 95Gbps 1 65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel Support for Protocol 3000 PowerConnectPlus a single connection to the transmitter or receiver powers both units The higher voltage PowerConnectPlus also powers regular PowerConnect devices via auto negotiation Note The WP 577VH can supply power to PowerConnect devices but can only be powered by PowerConnectPlus devices The WP 577VH supports a range of Up to 90m 295ft at 1080i or up to 30m 98ft at 1080p on shielded BC DGKat524 cable Up to 90m 295ft at 1080i or up to 70m 230ft at 1080p on shielded BC DGKat623 cable Up to 100m 330ft at 1080i or up to 90m 295ft at 1080p on shielded BC DGKat7a23 cable Note The transmission range depends on the signal resolution graphics card and display used The distance using non Kramer CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables may not rea
14. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL WP 577VH Wall Plate P N 2900 30031 1 Rev 2 Ona WP 577VH Wall Plate Quick Start Guide Fi This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to E http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box K WP 577VH HDMI and PC Graphics Wall Plate x 1 Quick start guide A Power adapter 12V DC Step 2 Connect the outputs Always switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your WP 577VH VS 62D Audio Amplifier Step 3 Set the DIP switches Feature Func 1 Audio Mode Sets the audio selection mode On Auto Auto Manual Note This setting has no effect when the PC Off Manual graphics source is selected 2 Video Mode Sets the video selection mode On Auto Auto Manual Off Manual 3 Input Priority Mode Sets the video input automatic selection mode On Priority Note This selection is available only if Off Last connected DIP switch 2 is set to Auto 4 Audio Mode Sets the audio selection mode see table below On Force embedded Manual Off Force analog 5 EDID Lock Sets the EDID mode On Lock the EDID Off Automatic EDID acquisition 6 7 Reserved 8 DIP switch 1 DIP switch 4 Analog Audio Present Audio Used On Not relevant Yes Analog No HOM Off O
15. al is connected e The signal is not valid e Routing is not working 4 ON LED The LED indicates the following e Lights green the device receives adequate power e Lights red the power is insufficient PC IN Input Connector Connect to the PC graphics source fall AUDIO IN 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source Jack WP 577VH Defining the WP 577VH Wall Plate Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the WP 577VH z HE CONTROL DGKAT OuT RGL AUDIO Figure 2 WP 577VH Wall Plate Rear Panel Feature Function CONTROL Connector For future use 2 AUDIO Out 3 pin Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptor Terminal Block 3 SETUP 8 way Sets the device behavior see Section 8 1 DIP switch K LINK Mode Switch Press the switch to toggle between active and passive data modes 5 and LED for the local RS 232 port see Section 6 4 The LED indicates the following e Lights green the device is in active mode the wallplate is being controlled e Lights red the device is in passive mode the external device is being controlled RS 232 3 pin Terminal Connect to a remote serial signal source or acceptor for example Block a PC or a device to be controlled via a serial port Note Serial commands are transmitted even when the video signal is absent e 7 12V DC Connector Connect to the power adapter 7 Earth Terminal Connect to the common ground optional DGKa
16. amer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product Ifitis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE
17. at is provided 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 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 Attp www kramerelectronics com support recycling 3 Overview The WP 577VH accepts the following signals e HDMI and PC graphics video e Unbalanced stereo audio e AnRS 232 control or data signal The WP 577VH encodes these signals and transmits the encoded signal via DGKat cable to a compatible DGKat switcher or receiver for example the TP 578HDCP TP 574 or PT 572 The stereo audio can be embedded into the output signal Using the WP 577VH you can also communicate via the twisted pair cable e EDID Extended Display Information Data e HPD Hot Plug Detect signals from the display device to the source to trigger the auto switching facility The WP 577VH features e HDCP support e HDTV compatibility e Support for HDM
18. ch these ranges Using TP cables Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products the Kramer BC DGKat524 CAT 5 24 AWG the Kramer BC DGKat623 CAT 6 23 AWG and the Kramer BC DGKat7a23 CAT 7a 23 AWG cables These specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7a cables Note The WP 577VH cannot work with unshielded cables The cable ground shield must be connected soldered to the shield of both RJ 45 connectors Warning Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired will prevent Power ConnectPlus from working WP 577VH Overview 4 Defining the WP 577VH Wall Plate 4 1 Defining the WP 577VH Figure 1 defines the front panel of the WP 577VH HDMI IN KRAMER Feature HDMI IN Input Connector HDMI Signal LED AUDIO IN WP 577VH Connect to the HDMI source Lights green when all the following are true e The port is selected e There is a valid HDMI signal present e The signal is being routed via the DGKat output Lights red when any of the following is true e No signal is connected e The signal is not valid e Routing is not working WP 577VH Defining the WP 577VH Wall Plate PC Graphics Signal LED Lights green when all the following are true e The port is selected e There is a valid PC graphics signal present e The signal is being routed via the DGKat output Lights red when any of the following is true e No sign
19. ds or is interrupted for more than 30 seconds before receiving all packets it sends timeout error pn LDEDID se ERRO1 ce r and returns to the regular protocol mode If the unit received data that is not a correct packet it sends the corresponding error and returns to the regular protocol mode VH Protocol 3000 Command LDFW System Packets Command Name Permission Transparency LOFW internal SW Pet L TD T Description l Step 1 LDFW se sizelce Set Load new firmware file Step 2 If ready was received send FIRMWARE_DATA ot o fR Response Response 1 READY cr uF ERRnn Response 2 OK Ice uF Parameters size size of firmware data that is sent FIRMWARE_DATA HEX or KFW file in protocol packets see Section 4 Response Triggers Notes In most devices firmware data is saved to flash memory but the memory does not update until receiving the UPGRADE command and is restarted Use this command in dedicated SW application Command Name Permission Transparency C Description Syntax Get o C Response Data sending negotiation Device 01 LOAD se file_name size se READY End User Device Send file in Protocol Packets Device 01 LOAD selfile_name sizelsr Parameters
20. e System Command Name Permission Transparency HOCP MOD Description Syntax Get HDCP mode HDCP MOD9s stage_id ce Response Set Get fpnJ HDCP MOD se stage_id mode ce ur Parameters inp_id input number 1 max number of inputs mode HDCP mode Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP MOD was set by any other external control device button press device menu and similar or HDCP mode changed Set HDCP working mode on the device input HDCP supported HDCP_ON default HDCP not supported HDCP OFF HDCP support changes following detected sink MIRROR OUTPUT VH Protocol 3000 Command HDCP STAT Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency st ff HDCP STAT Description Syntax set Nome Get Get HDCP signal status HDCP STAT s gt stage stage_ia ce Response Set Get jnn HDCP STAT s stage stage_id modeler u Parameters stage input output stage_id number of chosen stage 1 max number of inputs outputs actual_status signal encryption status valid values ON OFF Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP STAT was set by any other external c
21. eration 13 6 4 K Link Active and Passive Local RS 232 Data Modes The Local RS 232 port can be set to either active or passive mode 1 In active mode the data are treated as Protocol 3000 commands and these provide control of the WP 577VH Figure 5 illustrates a sample setup when using the active mode from the local RS 232 port CATS To TP 578H Blu ray Disk Player A Power Amplifier A A with Speakers Audio a N i nee Computer Graphics Source Computer Laptop Graphics Source Figure 5 Sample Setup using Active Mode from the Local RS 232 Port 2 In passive mode the data are treated as raw data and are transmitted over the DGKat link with no local processing This data can be used to either communicate with remote K link devices by sending Protocol 3000 commands and by setting the remote device to active mode or it can be used to control an external device connected to the RS 232 port of a remote device either a K Link device set to passive mode or a legacy device for example the TP 574 WP 577VH Principles of Operation 6 5 WP 577VH Principles of Operation Figure 6 illustrates a sample setup when using passive mode Blu ray Disk Player Projector Ni Gyan 9 N Power Amplifier i with Speakers Computer gt Graphics Source Computer Laptop Graphics Source Figure 6 Sample Setup using Passive Mode Note In order for the passive mode to function the RS 232 c
22. f ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters 0 9 A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For device response Device ID Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request Message closing character CR For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLF For device messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored 11 1 4 11 1 5 11 1 6 11 1 7 Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key LF is a
23. g the RS 232 Serial Port to a Remote Device You can connect a serial controller or a device to be controlled to the RS 232 3 pin terminal block on the WP 577VH To connect a device to the RS 232 3 pin serial port Connect the TX pin on the 3 pin terminal block to pin 2 RX on the 9 pin D sub connector Connect the RX pin on the 3 pin terminal block to pin 3 TX on the 9 pin D sub connector Connect the GND pin on the 3 pin terminal block to pin 5 GND on the 9 pin D sub connector DB 9 DEVICE RX 2 TX TX 3 RX GN 5 GN Figure 4 Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port to a Remote Device 6 Principles of Operation This chapter describes the principles of operation of the WP 577VH and comprises e Input selection see Section 6 1 e Input connection timeout see Section 6 2 e Audio signal priority see Section 6 3 e Active and passive local RS 232 data modes see Section 6 4 e Active and passive DGKat RS 232 data modes see Section 6 5 The WP 577VH selects video and audio inputs based on the following rules 6 1 Input Selection The video selection mode is set by the DIP switches see Section 8 1 to e Manual external control e Last connected e Priority In last connected mode the WP 577VH selects the input that was the last to be connected In manual mode the input is selected by sending Protocol 3000 commands An input selection made by sending a serial command overrides any other current selection In
24. hannel of the DGKat port must also be set to passive K Link Active and Passive DGKat RS 232 Data Modes The DGKat RS 232 port can be set to either active or passive mode 1 In active mode the data are treated as Protocol 3000 commands and these provide control of the WP 577VH Figure 7 illustrates a sample setup when using active mode over the remote DGkKat link Blu ray Disk Player Power Amplifier with Speakers Computer N Graphics Source Q gt Computer Graphics Source Computer Laptop Graphics Source Figure 7 Sample Setup using Active Mode over the Remote DGKat Link 2 In passive mode the data are treated as raw data and are transmitted over the DGKat link with no local processing This data can be used to control an external device connected to the RS 232 port of a remote K link device see Section 6 4 for an illustration of the passive mode Note In order for the passive mode to function the RS 232 channel of the local port must also be set to passive WP 577VH Principles of Operation 7 7 1 7 2 Operating the WP 577VH This chapter describes the operation of the WP 577VH and comprises e Selecting an input see Section 6 1 e Selecting active or passive data modes see Section 7 2 The WP 577VH selects video and audio inputs based on the rules described below Selecting an Input To select an input in Manual mode e Send a Protocol 3000 serial command selecting the
25. he Configuration DIP switch The 4 way dip switch provides the ability to configure a number of device functions Push a switch down to turn it on or up to turn it off Note The device must be power cycled whenever a change is made to the switches OOOO0000 234567 8 ON Figure 8 The Configuration DIP switch Feature Function DIP switch Audio Mode Sets the audio selection mode see table On Auto Auto Manual below Off Manual Note This setting has no effect when the PC graphics source is selected Video Mode Sets the video selection mode On Auto Auto Manual Off Manual Input Priority Mode Sets the video input automatic selection On Priority Note This selection is available only if DIP Off Last connected switch 2 is set to Auto Audio Mode Manual Sets the audio selection mode see table On Force embedded below Off Force analog 5 Lock EDID Locks the current EDID When unlocked the On Lock EDID is acquired normally Off Unlock For future use WP 577VH Configuring and Maintaining the WP 577VH DIP switch 1 DIP switch 4 an Audio Present Audio Used Not relevant woo f Yes fa o T Analog mute 8 2 Updating the Firmware The firmware is updated using the Kramer K Upload software and by connecting via the RS 232 serial port Refer to the K Upload User Guide for more details WP 577VH Configuring and Maintaining the WP 577VH 9 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ 45 Connectors
26. ice protocol version PROT VERA ce Response Inni PROT VER se 3000 version cr uF Parameters Version XX XX where X is a decimal digit Response Triggers Notes Command Name Permission Transparency a Description Syntax meses pot Response pn RESET s OK Parameters Response Triggers Notes To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command If the port was locked disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port Command SECUR Command Type Authentication Command Name Permission Transparency SECUR Description Syntax Start stop security SECUR s gt security_modelce Get Get current security state SECUR cr Response Set pn SECUR s gt security_modds OK Get lnni SECUR lsecurity_mode CR LF Parameters security_mode 1 ON enables security 0 OFF disables security Response Triggers Notes The permission system works only if security is enabled with the SECUR command Command SIGNAL Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency fst E O oo Description Syntax Set rr Get Get input signal lock status SIGNALAselinp_id ce Response InnI SIGNAL se inp_id status cr v
27. lso sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer to the controller manual Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax Chaining Commands Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain Maximum Siring Length 64 characters Protocol 3000 11 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Command Description Re o eotnanasakng O o lst tiesindevice Set machine DNS name Reset machine name to factory default DNS SN Command Name Permission Transparency see Ender Pui w O Description Syntax c rr Response Inni se OK Parameters Response Triggers Notes Use to validate the Protocol 3000 connection and get the machine number Command AV Command Name Permission Transparency Set e a a C Description Syntax Set Switch audio and video in gt out in gt out Get Response
28. lue i Output Default EDID Signal Validation Number Value jo Signal or sink is not valid 1 Signal or sink is valid Sink and EDID is valid VH Protocol 3000 AV 1 gt ERIH VID 3 gt 4 CRLF VID 2 gt 2 CRLF VID 2 gt 1 CRLF VID 0 gt 2 CRLF VID ERROO3 CRLF AUD 0 gt 1 CRLF VID 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 CRLF LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited
29. mat YYYY MM DD where YYYY Year MM Month DD Day time Format hh mm ss where hh hours mm minutes ss seconds Response Triggers Notes Command CPEDID Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency w C C Description Syntax Set Copy EDID data from the output to CPEDID se src_type src_id dst_type g the input EEPROM degi bitmada Got C Response inn CPEDIDI se src_stg src_id dst_type dest bitmaplce LE Parameters src_type EDID source type usually output see Section 11 2 1 EDID Source src_id number of chosen source stage 1 max number of inputs outputs dst_type EDID destination type usually input see Section 5 12 EDID Source dest_bitmap bitmap representing destination IDs Format XXXX X where X is hex digit The binary form of every hex digit represents corresponding destinations Setting 1 says that EDID data has to be copied to this destination Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was received before execution Notes Destination bitmap size depends on device properties for 64 inputs it is a 64 bit word Example bitmap 0x0013 means inputs 1 2 and 5 are loaded with the new EDID Command DIR Command Type File System Command Name Permission Transparency fs DIR Administrator Pubic e nnn ne Description Syntax i Respon
30. med by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kr
31. n Not relevant HDMI off off Yes Analog No Analog mute HDMI In Step 5 Connect the power If required connect the power adapter to the WP 577VH and plug the adapter into the mains electricity Step 6 Install the WP 577VH Mount the device in a suitable wall box Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 3 1 Using TP cables 4 Defining the WP 577VH Wall Plate 4 1 Defining the WP 577VH 5 Connecting the WP 577VH 5 1 Connecting the RS 232 Serial Port to a Remote Device 6 Principles of Operation 6 1 Input Selection 6 2 Input Connection Timeout 6 3 Audio Signal Priority 6 4 K Link Active and Passive Local RS 232 Data Modes 6 5 K Link Active and Passive DGKat RS 232 Data Modes 7 Operating the WP 577VH 7 1 Selecting an Input 7 2 K Link Selecting Active or Passive Local RS 232 Data Mode 7 3 Selecting Active or Passive DGKat RS 232 Data Mode 8 Configuring and Maintaining the WP 577VH 8 1 Setting the Configuration DIP switch 8 2 Updating the Firmware 9 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ 45 Connectors 10 Technical Specifications 10 1 Default Communication Parameters 11 Protocol 3000 11 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 11 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Figures Figure 1 WP 577VH Wall Plate Front Panel Figure 2 WP 577VH Wall Plate Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the WP 577VH Wall Plate
32. om external SS application to device Multi EO syntax see following steps C Steps Command and Response Step 1 LDEDID se dst_type dest_bitmask size safe_mode cr Response 1 nn LDEDID se dst_type dest_bitmask size safe mod se READY ce uF or pn LDEDID se ERRnni ce F Step 2 If ready was received send EDID_DATA Response 2 Innj LDEDID s dst_type dest_bitmask size safe_mode sr OK ce tr or pn LDEDID se ERRnni ce F Parameters dst_type EDID destination type usually input see Section 11 2 1 EDID Source dest_bitmask bitmap representing destination IDs Format 0x where is ASCII presentation of hex digit The binary presentation of this number is a bit mask for destinations Setting 1 means EDID data has to be copied to this destination size EDID data size safe_mode 0 Device accepts the EDID as is without trying to adjust 1 Device tries to adjust the EDID EDID_DATA data in protocol packets Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Notes When the unit receives the LDEDID command it replies with READY and enters the special EDID packet wait mode In this mode the unit can receive only packets and not regular protocol commands If the unit does not receive correct packets for 30 secon
33. ontrol device button press device menu and similar or HDCP mode changed Command HELP Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency a E a Description Syntax ets 2 options Get Get command list or help for specific command leHEEr 2 HELP command _namd Response 1 Multi line prj Device available protocol 3000 commands cr u command se command er ut To get help for command use HELP COMMAND_NAME jce t 2 Multi line n HELP se command ce ur descriptior ce USAGE usage Parameters Response Triggers Notes Command KLINK_INF Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency e a DLD 2707 Description Syntax Set K Link MCU direct mode DGKat we OOl Response KLNK_ACKI Parameters Response Triggers After receiving KLINK_INF command over DGKat local RS 232 Notes Command KLINK_CLS Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency KLINK_CLS li Description Syntax Set K Link data mode DGKat only KLINK_CLS c w EO O Response KLNK_ACK cx ur Parameters Response Triggers Under receiving KLINK_CLS command over DGKat RS 232 Notes Command LDEDID Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency Description syntax Write EDID data fr
34. r Parameters inp_id input number status lock status according to signal validation Response Triggers After execution a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in input signal status ON to OFF or OFF to ON Notes Command Name Permission Transparency sted Description Syntax Sot M Get Get device serial number Aer Response hnn SNIse serial_number ce ve Parameters serial_number 11 decimal digits factory assigned Response Triggers Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers use only the last 11 digits Command VERSION Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency fst VERSION Description Get firmware version number VERSION Response Inni VERSION se firmware_version Parameters firmware_version XX XX XXXX where the digit groups are major minor build version Response Triggers Command VID Command Type Switch Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set video switch state VID se in gt out in gt out cr Get Get video switch state Response in gt out cr LF in gt out cr Le in gt out cr LF in gt 1 in gt 2 Parameters in
35. required input see Section 11 2 K Link Selecting Active or Passive Local RS 232 Data Mode To switch between active and passive mode in local RS 232 data mode e Press the K Link mode switch on the front panel the mode status is indicated by the K Link LED OR e Send the KLINK_INF active mode KLINK_CLS passive mode Protocol 3000 command the mode status is indicated by the K Link LED see Section 11 2 Note Protocol 3000 commands from the local RS 232 port need to be at 115200 baud rate while data can only be sent at up to 9600 baud rate Note Data is still transmitted even in the absence of video and audio signals Note In order for the passive mode to function the RS 232 channel of the local port must also be set to passive 7 3 Selecting Active or Passive DGKat RS 232 Data Mode To switch between active and passive modes in DGKat RS 232 data mode e Send the KLINK_INF active mode KLINK_CLS passive mode Protocol 3000 command at 9600 see Section 11 2 Note The mode status is not indicated by the K Link LED Note In order for the passive mode to function the RS 232 channel of the local port must also be set to passive WP 577VH Operating the WP 577V 8 Configuring and Maintaining the WP 577VH This chapter describes configuring and maintaining the WP 577VH and comprises e Setting the configuration DIP switch see Section 6 1 e Updating the firmware see Section 6 1 8 1 Setting t
36. se Multi Line Inni DIRI cr LF filename TAB file_sizelse bytes beffile ider ur TAB free_sizelsr lbytes cr LF Parameters file_name name of file file_size file size in bytes A file can take more space on device memory file_id internal ID for file in file system free_size free space in bytes in device file system Response Triggers Notes Command DISPLAY Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency a eS ee Description Syntax ee Get Get output HPD status DISPLAY4 selout_id ce Response Inn DISPLAY sr out_id status cr F Parameters out_id output number status HPD status according to signal validation Response Triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters new EDID etc are stable and valid Command FACTORY Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency FACTORY fot fe Description Syntax Reset device to factory default Om Response fad Nnni FACTORY sp OK cr tr Parameters Response Triggers Notes This command deletes all user data from the device The deletion can take some time
37. t OUT RJ 45 TP Connect to a compatible DGKat TP switcher or receiver for Connector example VS 62H or TP 578HDCP WP 577VH Defining the WP 577VH Wall Plate 5 Connecting the WP 577VH Always switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your WP 577VH After connecting your WP 577VH connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices CATS To TP 578H Blu ray Disk Player Ni Power Amplifier a with Speakers Audio gt SY SS D Computer amp Graphics Source Computer Laptop Graphics Source Figure 3 Connecting the WP 577VH Wall Plate To connect the WP 577VH as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect the DGKat Out RJ 45 connector on the WP 577VH to the Line In RJ 45 connector on the TP 578H using STP cable see Section 3 1 Ea WP 577VH Connecting the WP 577VH 5 1 Connect the RS 232 3 pin terminal block on the rear of the WP 577VH to a remote serial device controller or to be controlled If not using PowerConnect connect the power adapter to the WP 577VH and to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 Connect an HDMI source for example a Blu ray disk player to the HDMI input on the WP 577VH Connect a VGA source for example a computer graphics source to the PC In on the WP 577VH Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source for example the audio output of the laptop to the Audio In 3 5mm mini jack on the WP 577VH Connectin
38. ty of source to remote displays in schools and businesses e Hotel rooms e Bring your own laptop environments 2 2 1 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads as to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e 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 e Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Position your Kramer WP 577VH Wall Plate 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 VH Getting Startec 2 2 2 3 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter th

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