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1. 3 LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Removal or installations charges Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased Shipping charges To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 2 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inc2. using a switch located on the panel and routes the selected HDMI input signal to the HDMI output In particular the VS 21H IR features e Support of up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel e HDMI Support HDMI V 1 4 with Lip Sync HDMI Uncompressed Audio Channels Dolby TrueHD DTS HD CEC e EDID PassThru that passes EDID HDCP signals from source to display e 12V DC power e IR remote control capability 3 1 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry It delivers the highest high definition image and sound quality Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI e Provides a simple interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single lengthy cable e Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable e Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel 1 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions 2 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 3 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are
3. ECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATIS COVEREDAND WHATIS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILLPAY FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAYFOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 2 3 HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 2
4. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 About HDMI 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Your VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 5 Connecting the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 5 1 Using the Remote Control Transmitter 6 Operating the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 6 1 Working in the PC Mode 6 1 1 Acquiring Changing the EDID 6 1 2 Resetting the Default EDID 6 2 Working in the DVD Mode 6 2 1 Toggling from the DVD mode to the PC mode 6 2 2 Toggling from the PC mode to the DVD mode 7 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 2 Connecting a VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Tables Table 1 VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Top Side Panel Features Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI o0 0o NNNNA A ALUNE S2 wm Introduction 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 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 Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer Di
5. boring electrical appliances and position your VS 21H IR away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 4 Your VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VS 21H IR 2x HDMI Switcher VS 21HIR INi IN2 OUT ON SELECT Figure 1 VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Table 1 VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher Top Side Panel Features Feature Function 1 12V DC 12V DC connector for powering the unit 2 OUTPUT HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor 3 INPUT 2 HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI source 2 4 INPUT 1 HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI source 1 5 IN 1 LED Lights when source 1 is selected 6 IN 2 LED Lights when source 2 is selected 7 OUT LED Lights when the output is connected 8 ON LED Lights when receiving power 9 SELECT Button Toggles between IN 1 and IN 2 10 IR Receiver Window Receives signals from the infrared remote control transmitter 11 IR LED The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter 1 Blinks when selected but no input is connected 2 IN 1 LED lights when INPUT 1 is selected or the IN 2 LED lights when IN 2 is selected Connect
6. e DVD mode To toggle from the PC mode to the DVD mode 1 Press and hold the SELECT button until both INPUT LEDs light continuously without flashing Release the SELECT button The VS 21HDMI IR switches to DVD mode KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 2 includes the technical specifications of the VS 21H IR Table 2 Technical Specifications of the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI INPUTS 2 HDMI connectors OUTPUT HDMI connector BANDWIDTH Supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per channel COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI and HDCP CONTROLS Input Select button IR remote control INDICATOR LEDs IN 1 IN 2 OUT and ON LEDs POWER SOURCE 12V DC 150mA DIMENSIONS 12cm x 7 15cm x 2 76cm 4 7 x 2 8 x 1 08 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 67lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power supply bracket installa ion kit IR remote control OPTIONS HDMI HDMI male to male cables 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C storage temperature 30 C to 60 C LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGISTHE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROT
7. etails see the RC IR2 user manual 2 The default Operating the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 6 1 2 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 LED flashes INPUT 2 release the SELECT button while the IN 2 LED flashes Both INPUT 1 and 2 release the SELECT button while both the IN and the IN 2 LEDs light When a certain input INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 s selected the EDID information comes directly from the display When the input is not selected the VS 21H IR uses the virtual EDID stored in the non volatile memory Resetting the Default EDID To reset the default EDID do the following 1 2 3 Disconnect the power Disconnect the output cable Connect the power while keeping the SELECT button pressed until the desired INPUT LED flashes Working in the DVD Mode In the DVD mode an unselected input will not receive any EDID data The selected input will receive the EDID data from the display device Toggling from the DVD mode to the PC mode To toggle from the DVD mode to the PC mode 1 Press the SELECT button for a few seconds until both INPUT LEDs flash Release the SELECT button The new EDID data is stored in the non volatile memory If an output display device is connected to the output the EDID from that output display device will be stored in the non volatile memory If no output display device is connected to the output the default EDID will be stored in the non volatile memory Toggling from the PC mode to th
8. giTOOLS VS 21H IR 2x HDMI Switcher The VS 21H IR is ideal for e Home theater presentation and multimedia applications e Rental and staging Note that the Kramer VS 21H IR is identical to the VS 21HDMI IR just the name has changed replacing the suffix HDMI by H according to the HDMI Guideline The package includes the following items e VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher e Power adapter 12V DC e Infrared remote control transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual 3 e This user manual 2 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 e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers 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 Products 2 High Definition Multimedia Interface 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Getting Started 2 1 Quic
9. idental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION amp Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual ma
10. ing the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 5 Connecting the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher To connect the VS 21H IR as the example in Figure 2 shows do the following 1 Connect up to two HDMI sources to the INPUT connectors using the Kramer HDMI cables INPUT 1 connector to HDMI source 1 for example DVD Player 1 and INPUT 2 connector to HDMI source 2 for example DVD Player 2 Connect the OUTPUT connector to the HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display using the Kramer HDMI cable Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity Press the SELECT button to choose which HDMI 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 DVD Player 1 DVD Player 2 Display Figure 2 Connecting a VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 21H IR After connecting your VS 21H IR switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 Or press key or 2 on the remote transmitter once setup see section 5 1 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 5 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 21H IR by assigning a GROUP n
11. k Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Connect the inputs and output see section 5 1 Connect the INPUTs Connect the OUTPUT DVD Player 1 TURN THE POWER ON DVD Player2 Plasma Display Step 2 Set the machine see section 6 ACQUIRE THE EDID Connect the output to acquire the EDID or disconnect the output to set to the default EDID Connect the power while pressing the SELECT button until the INPUT LEDs blink To acquire EDID for an INPUT release the select button while that input LED blinks l N ut not isi Default EDID Acquired EDID In the DVD mode an unselected input doss not receive any EDID data The selected input SET TO PC MODE OR DVD MODE PC Mode a PC is connected to an input DVD mode a DVD is connected to an input FROM DYD MODE TO PC MODE Fress the SELECT button for a few seconds until both INPUT LEDs blink Release the SELECT button FROM PC MODE TO DVD MODE Press and hold the SELECT button until both INPUT LEDs light continuously Release the SELECT button To Input S DVD Mada receives the EDID data from the display device Step 3 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons and or IR remote control KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VS 21H IR is a high quality switcher for HDMI signals that accepts two HDMI inputs letting you select either HDMI input
12. trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 4 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A V systems is reduced 5 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 6 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats 3 Overview 3 2 digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable and user friendly connector Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 60 standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576p Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neigh
13. umber To assign the GROUP number on the remote control transmitter do the following 1 Point the remote control transmitter at the remote receiver item 10 in Figure Table 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 or 2 6 Operating the VS 21H IR 2x1 HDMI Switcher 6 1 This section describes how to operate the VS 21H IR using the SELECT button The VS 21H IR functions in two modes the PC mode see section 6 1 and the DVD mode see section 6 2 Working in the PC Mode This section describes how to acquire change the EDID see section 6 1 1 and how to reset the default EDID see section 6 1 2 when working in the PC mode Acquiring Changing the EDID You can work with the default EDID or acquire change the EDID To acquire or change the EDID 1 Connect the new output display device If no output display device is connected to the output the default EDID is stored in the non volatile memory 2 Connect the power while keeping the SELECT button pressed until the LEDs start to flash 3 To change the EDID and store it in the non volatile memory of INPUT 1 release the SELECT button while the IN 1 1 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 d
14. y be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000671 REV 2
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