USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics
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1. 1 Click on the unlocked icon 1 The front panel buttons are locked and the locked icon appears Ci 2 Click on the locked icon The front panel buttons are unlocked and the unlocked button appears 7 2 6 The Audio Gain Page The Audio Gain screen lets you set the gain for the four inputs and the output Kramer Electronics Wed K R VP 4X1CS gt AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS oemaectiam 01 Bip g Figure 15 Audio Gain Page To change an input or output gain 1 Using the Input Gain drop down list select the channel number 2 Click and hold the or button to increase or decrease the gain respectively VP 4x1CS Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 7 2 7 The Configurations Page The Configurations page lets you view some Ethernet settings and change others see Figure 16 Fields with a white background are editable fields with a blue background are read only Kramer Electronics VP 4X1CS Name KRAMER_1111 AUDIO GAIN Model VP 4X1CS Serial Number 19911111111 Firmware version 00 09 00 7172 MAC Address 00 1d S6 00 df aS IP Address 192 168 001 039 DHCP ia H Gateway 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255 255 000 000 Submit Cance Figure 16 Configurations Page To change the configuration definitions 1 Modify the values as required 2 Click the blue Submit button to apply changes or Cancel to abandon them A confirmation message appears asking if you are s2. 4 Defining the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher This section defines the front and rear panels of the VP 4x1CS 9 in X 1 I ZEEN 4 EJ gt atone gt A 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher VP 4x1C8S Figure 1 VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Front Panel Feature Function 1 IR Receiver and LED Signal receiver and LED for the infrared remote control transmitter The indicator LED lights yellow when receiving an IR signal 2 ON LED The LED lights green when the device is powered on 3 OFF Button Press to mute the output 4 INPUT SELECTOR 1 4 Buttons Press one of the 4 input buttons to switch it to the output 5 PRIORITY Button Press to set the current active input as the priority input Press again to cancel priority input selection see Section 7 1 1 6 LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons Press and hold again to unlock the buttons see Section 7 1 3 7 AUDIO LEVEL Control Rotate clockwise to increase the audio level and anticlockwise to decrease the audio level of the audio output N 7 6 Ot Figure 2 VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function 1 AUDIO IN1 IN4 Unbalanced Stereo Audio 3 5mm Mini Jacks Connect to up to 4 unbalanced
3. For checking if output is valid 3 For checking if EDID output is valid 16 ERROR BUSY For invalid valid input i e 0 Error 9 25 OUTPUT byte 4 or OUTPUT 1 Invalid instruction byte 5 2 Out of range this byte is set as the input 3 Machine busy 4 Invalid input For invalid valid output i e 5 Valid input OUTPUT byte 7 or OUTPUT 6 RX buffer overflow byte 8 this byte is set as the 7 Invalid output output 8 Valid output 9 Valid EDID 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Unlock panel 0 2 1 Lock panel 31 REQUEST WHETHER 0 0 16 PANEL IS LOCKED 61 IDENTIFY MACHINE 1 Video machine name For names 13 2 Audio machine name 0 Request first 4 digits 3 Video software version 1 Request first suffix 4 Audio software version 2 Request second suffix 5 RS 422 controller name 3 Request third suffix 6 RS 422 controller version 10 Request first prefix 7 Remote control name 11 Request second prefix 8 Remote software version 12 Request third prefix 9 Protocol 2000 revision 10 Control data machine name For versions 11 Control data software 0 Main board version or the number of external board 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 Number of inputs 1 For video 14 2 Number of outputs 2 For audio 3 Number of setups 3 For SDI 4 For remote panel 5 For RS 422 controller 6 For control data Notes on the above table
4. 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 12 1 4 12 1 5 12 1 6 12 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 also 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 cl
5. 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 deemed 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 pro
6. stereo audio sources 2 PC VIDEO IN1 IN4 UXGA 15 pin HD Connectors F Connect to up to 4 PC graphics sources 3 PC OUT UXGA 15 pin HD Connector F Connect to the PC graphics acceptor 4 ETHERNET RJ 45 Connector Connect to a PC via a LAN to control the device see Section 6 4 5 RS 232 Serial Port 9 pin D sub Connector F Connect to a PC serial controller see Section 6 3 6 REMOTE IR Opening Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device using an IR remote controller see Section 4 1 7 Mains Power Connector Fuse and Power Switch Plug in the power cord and switch the device on and off 8 AUDIO OUT Unbalanced Stereo Audio 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio acceptor see Section 6 2 9 AUDIO OUT Balanced Stereo Audio 5 pin Terminal Block Connect to the balanced stereo audio acceptor 10 RESET Button Press and hold while powering on to reset the device to factory default see Section 4 1 11 REMOTE Contact Closure Selector and Mute Switches 6 way Connect pins 1 to 4 and G to up to 4 remote input selector contact closure Terminal Block switches Connect the OFF and G pins to a remote mute switch see Section 6 1 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver for example P N C A35M IRR 50 The external IR receiver can be located up to 15m away
7. 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes JE 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO causes all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it performs any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked 11 1 Protocol 2000 Hex Codes The following table lists the hex values to switch an input to the output for a single VP 4x1CS device 01 81 81 81 02 81 81 81 01 82 81 81 02 82 81 81 01 83 81 81 02 83 81 81 01 84 81 81 02 84 81 81 The following table lists the hex codes that increase or decrease audio input gain 18818681 18828681 18838681 18 84 86 81 18818781 18828781 18838781 18 84 87 81 Increase Decrease The following table lists the hex codes that set the audio input gain amer Protocol 2000 Note Before sending any of these codes the co
8. 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter Destination_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 ICRI Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 12 1 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter Sere Message RL 12 1 2 1 Device Long Response Echoing command Start l Address optional Body Delimiter I Sender_id Command SP Param Param2 resul CRLF ICR Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 0x0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 4x1CS Protocol 3000 31 12 1 3 Command Terms Command A sequence of 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 address Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by
9. 232 RS 485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below All the values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated MSB LSB 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte INPUT 1 l6 15 l4 13 12 n lo 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte 1 O6 05 04 03 02 01 o0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 M0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 NO0 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is
10. NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it resets according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it performs the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 switches input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher sends HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall col 2000 NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway
11. 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 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
12. from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60m when used with three extension cables for example P N C A35M A35F 50 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable for example P N 505 70434010 S with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector gt Defining the VP 4x1CS 4x1 P iraphics Clean Switcher 5 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range O to 40 C 32 to 104 F 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensing OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY T CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appr
13. set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4th BYTE Bit7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 MO MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their device numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers accept implement the command and the addressed machine replies For a single machine controlled via the serial port always set M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Definition for Specific Instruction Instruction Description input 0 RESET VIDEO 0 0 1 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input that is Set equal to video output that 2 15 switched is switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs 5 REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number 4 3 OF A VIDEO OUTPUT whose status is required 15 REQUEST WHETHER SETUP 0 For checking if setup is 8 SETUP IS DEFINED or defined VALID INPUT IS Input 1 For checking if input is DETECTED or valid Output 2
14. 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 VP 4x1CS 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 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 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
15. 6 3 Connecting to the VP 4x1CS via RS 232 6 4 Connecting to the VP 4x1CS via Ethernet 6 5 Ethernet Port Configuration 7 Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 7 1 Operating the VP 4x1CS Locally 7 2 Operating the VP 4x1CS Remotely Using the Embedded Web Pages 7 3 Using the K Single Application 8 Wiring the TP RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 9 Technical Specifications 10 Default Communication Parameters 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 11 1 Protocol 2000 Hex Codes 12 Protocol 3000 12 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 12 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Figures Figure 1 VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Figure 4 Remote Selector and Output Mute Switch Connection Figure 5 Balanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 6 Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 9 Java Test Page Success Message Figure 10 The Loading Page Figure 11 First Time Security Warning Figure 12 VP 4x1CS Switching Matrix Page Figure 13 Switching an Input to an Output Figure 14 Exiting Offline Warning Figure 15 Audio Gain Page Figure 16 Configurations Page Figure 17 TP Pinout Wiring ONO PWNND Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of
16. ING COLOR PHASE VIDEO INPUT IMPEDANCE VIDEO OUTPUT IMPEDANCE VIDEO SIN RATIO VIDEO ISOLATION CROSSTALK AUDIO COUPLING AUDIO INPUT IMPEDANCE AUDIO OUTPUT IMPEDANCE DC OFFSET AUDIO BANDWIDTH AUDIO SIGNAL NOISE RATIO THD NOISE 0 008 1kHz A weighted AUDIO CROSSTALK POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROLS Front panel buttons infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet Audio level Remote contact closure input selector switches Remote contact closure mute switch OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS WEIGHT ACCESSORIES Power cord IR transmitter rack ears OPTIONS External remote IR receiver cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com 4x1CS Technical Specifications 25 10 Default Communication Parameters RS 232 Protocol 2000 Protocol 3000 Default basse Side Cites ide EC Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 AV 0x81 0x81 1 gt 1 lt CR gt Switching Protocol Panel Output 3 simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the 7 Factory Reset button located on the rear TCP Port 5000 panel of the unit UDP Port 50000 VP 4x1CS Default Communication Parameters 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS
17. ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller 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 KRAMER F
18. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher P N 2900 3001 98 Rev 4 h 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 VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 1 Power cord g 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Set of rack ears Kramer RC IR3 Infrared RC Transmitter 4 Rubber feet Step 2 Install the VP 4x1CS Mount the machine in a rack using the included rack ears or attach the rubber feet and place on a table Step 3 Connect the inputs and outputs Step 4 Connect the power Connect the power cord to the VP 4x1CS and plug it into the mains electricity Step 5 Operate the VP 4x1CS Switch an Input to the Output To set a priority input O Press one of the input buttons 1 Press and hold the Priority button until it flashes 2 Press the required priority Input button 3 Press the Priority button again Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 4 Defining the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter 5 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 6 1 Connecting the Remote Selector and Mute Switches 6 2 Connecting a Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output
19. a Ethernet You can connect the VP 4x1CS via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see Section 6 4 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see Section 6 4 2 for connection via a network hub or network router After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration FC 11 guide pdf file in the technical support section at http www kramerelectronics com Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher tithe 6 4 1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 4x1CS to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 4x1CS during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 On your desktop right click the My Network Places icon 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R 82566DC 2 Gigabit Network C This connection uses the following items M S Client for Microsoft Networks 8 File and Printer Sh
20. aring for Microsoft Networks 8 QoS Packet Scheduler 3 Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network C Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 7 Local Area Connection Properties Window EE VP 4x1CS Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 6 4 2 6 5 4x1CS Connecting the 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 8 You can use any IP address in the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 255 excluding 192 168 1 39 that is provided by your IT department 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties oe General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway 192 168 1 38 255 255 255 0 119 0 0 0 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Cassi Figure 8 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 4x1CS to the Ethernet port o
21. ches to enable remote input selection and e A remote output mute switch The contact closure remote selector pins operate in a similar way to the Input Selector buttons Figure 4 illustrates how to connect remote momentary contact switches Switch 1 Switch 4 Switch A 1 2 3 4 0FFG REMOTE Figure 4 Remote Selector and Output Mute Switch Connection VP 4x1CS Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 6 2 6 3 6 4 VP 4x1CS In Figure 4 the operation of Switches 1 and 4 select Inputs 1 and 4 respectively operation of Switch A mutes the output Note Do not connect more than one terminal to ground at a time Connecting a Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 5 illustrates how to wire a balanced stereo audio output connection Figure 6 illustrates how to wire an unbalanced stereo audio output connection L L G R R L L G R R Figure 5 Balanced Stereo Figure 6 Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection Audio Connection Connecting to the VP 4x1CS via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 4x1CS via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VP 4x1CS via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 4x1CS unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC Connecting to the VP 4x1CS vi
22. 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 Overview The VP 4x1CS is a high quality 4x1 switcher for PC graphics up to UXGA and audio signals Kramer s Kr isp technology ensures high quality video In particular the VP 4x1CS features Clean switching Automatic switching Kramer s innovative integrated sync processing Kr isp technology provides a sharp stable image by restoring the signal waveform even when the sync level is too low Audio follow video switching Remote contact closure input selection Remote contact closure output muting A lock button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel Independent audio level adjustment Support for Kramer Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 You can control the VP 4x1CS using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller The Kramer RC IR3 infrared remote control transmitter A PC connected to the Ethernet port on the device via a LAN An optional external remote IR receiver see Section 4 1 Remote contact closure switches for input selection and muting LXb dA S a LXb dA 34 Hulua Sod 9 soi1udeiy Jd JQYOUMS uedI lt
23. duct 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 Kramer 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 sho
24. ing it to your VP 4x1CS After connecting your VP 4x1CS connect its power and then switch on the power to each device Connect to Remote Input Selector Contact Closure Switch Stereo Audio Player S N bunnmsnans Ss lt amp Computer Power Amplifier Graphics Source Display with Speakers Figure 3 Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher To connect the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect up to four audio sources for example stereo audio players to the Audio In connectors 2 Connect up to four PC graphics sources to the PC Video In connectors VP 4x1CS Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher za 6 1 3 Connect the PC Out connector to the PC graphics acceptor for example a display 4 Connect the Audio Out 5 pin terminal block to the balanced stereo audio acceptor 5 Connect the Remote 6 pin terminal block pins 1 2 3 4 and G to up to four remote contact closure input selector switches 6 Connect the Remote 6 pin terminal block pins Off and G to a remote contact closure mute switch 7 If required connect a PC controller to the RS 232 port see Section 7 1 2 and or the Ethernet port see Section 6 4 8 Connect the device to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 and power the device on Connecting the Remote Selector and Mute Switches You can connect e Up to four remote swit
25. mmand 2A 86 80 81 must be sent IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 Level Rel 1681 80 81 168280 81 16 83 80 81 168480 81 63dB Mute 16 sien 81 16 joan 81 16 nae 81 16 eae 81 50dB 16 ee 81 16 2 BF 81 16 99 BF 81 16 wa BF 81 0dB 16 ae 81 16 ee 81 16 ce 81 16 ae 81 7dB Max BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x46 The following table lists the hex codes that increase or decrease the audio output gain 18 81 80 81 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 80 81 18 81 81 81 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 Increase Decrease The following table lists the hex codes that set the audio output gain Note Before sending any of these codes the command 2A 87 80 81 must be sent 16 81 80 81 300B 16 nee 81 0dB 16 AA 81 20dB BYTE 3 0x80 Gain Value 0x00 0x32 12 Protocol 3000 The VP 4x1CS can be operated using serial commands from a PC remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000 This section describes e Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax see Section 12 1 e Kramer Protocol 3000 commands see Section 12 2 12 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 12 1 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional Body Delimiter 12 1 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command sP Parameter_1 Parameter_2 12 1 1
26. n To reset the device to the factory default configuration 1 Turn the device off 2 Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel of the device 3 While holding the button depressed turn the device on 4 Hold the button depressed for a few seconds and release the button The configuration is reset to the factory default Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware refer to the K Upload Guide go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp EDID Handling The monitor EDID is read and automatically written to all four inputs When the monitor is changed the EDID automatically updates When there is no device connected to the output the VP 4x1CS sends the EDID that was read from the last device connected to the output Operating the VP 4x1CS Remotely Using the Embedded Web Pages You can use a Web browser to operate the VP 4x1CS using the embedded Web pages The embedded Web pages can be used to remotely operate the VP 4x1CS using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection Before attempting to connect e Perform the procedures in Section 6 4 e Ensure that the Java software is installed and functioning correctly on your computer If not download it from www java com VP 4x1CS Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher e Ensure that your browser is supported Microsoft IE V6 0 and higher Google Chrome Firefox V3 0 and higher To check that Java i
27. n a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Ethernet Port Configuration To configure the Ethernet port use either the embedded Web pages see Section 7 2 7 or the K Upload Software which is available for download from http www kramerelectronics com VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC 7 7 1 Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher The VP 4x1CS can be operated e Locally using the front panel buttons see Section 7 1 e Remotely using The embedded Web pages see Section 7 2 The K Single Application see Section 7 3 Operating the VP 4x1CS Locally This section describes e Setting a priority Input see Section 7 1 1 e Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 see Section 7 1 2 e Locking and unlocking the front panel buttons see Section 7 1 3 e Resetting the device to factory default settings see Section 7 1 4 e Upgrading the VP 4x1CS firmware see Section 7 1 5 e EDID Handling see Section 7 1 6 Seiting a Priority Input When a priority input is set the VP 4x1CS cycles through the inputs from 1 to 4 beginning with the priority input looking for a live signal If there is no signal on the priority input the device cycles through the inputs from low to high and selects the first input that is encountered with a live signal Note When a priority Input is selected the device does not perform clean switching Note For clean switching all extrac
28. nics From http 192 168 1 39 The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application More Information Figure 11 First Time Security Warning 4x1CS Operating the VP 4 gt S 4x1 PC Graphics Clean 7 2 2 3 Click Run The main switching control Home page is displayed which shows a graphical interpretation of the front panel see Figure 12 The Web pages let you control the VP 4x1CS via the Ethernet The menu appears on the left side of the screen There are three remote operation Web pages e The switching matrix see Section 7 2 2 e Audio gain See Section 7 2 5 e Configuration See Section 7 2 7 A description of each Web page is displayed if you place your mouse over the question mark that appears on the left side of the screen The Switching Matrix Page The VP 4x1CS switching matrix page lets you route any of the four inputs to the output by clicking the relevant square on the matrix Kramer Electronics We VP 4X1CS AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS a k ass a n aa C PHARE 1 2 3 4 Figure 12 VP 4x1CS Switching Matrix Page From this page you can e Select an input by clicking on the matrix see Section 7 2 3 e Operate in the At Once or Confirm mode see Section 7 2 4 e Lock and unlock the front panel buttons see Section 7 2 5 Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 19 7 2 3 Switching an Input to the Out
29. opriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site VP 4x1CS Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Always switch off the power to each device before connect
30. or 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 E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power e supply before opening and servicing P N 2900 300198 Rev 4
31. osing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain Maximum Siring Length 64 characters Protocol 3000 12 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Command ADL ADL AUD LVL AUD LVL AV BUILD DATE ETH PORT ETH PORT FACTORY INFO IO INFO PRST LOCK FP LOCK FP MODEL NET DHCP NET DHCP NET GATE NET GATE NET IP NET IP NET MAG NET MASK NET MASK P2000 P3000 Short Form Description Read audio volume level __ Switch audio and video Read device build date Reset to factory default configuration Read in outcount Read maximum presetcount Read device model Switch to Protocol 2000 Switch to Protocoi s000 PRIO __ Set switching priority PRIO PROT VER RESET SIGNAL SN VERSION VID VID VOL Jet switching priory _ Read device protocol verson Pf Resetdevice CCS Jet vaicinvalestatus Read device serial number Read device firmware version switch Video only Jet video swich site Set sine audio volume Fad simple audo level Permission __ Protocol handshaking Set audio level in specific amplifier stage SY End User End User End User Administrator End User End User End User End User End User End User End User Administrator End User End User End User End User End User col 3000 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics
32. put To switch an input to the output for example input 3 to output 1 e Click on the required switching point within the matrix In 3 to Out 1 see Figure 13 The blue square moves to the In 3 to Out 1 switching matrix box indicating that In 3 is now switched to Out 1 Kramer Electronics VP 4X1CS AUDIO GAIN CONFIGURATIONS a a a SERRE m _ Figure 13 Switching an Input to an Output 7 2 4 Operating in the Confirm Mode By default the device is set to the At Once mode To operate in the Confirm mode 1 Click the red Offline button The border of the button turns dark 2 Click the desired Input in the switching matrix The blue square indicator appears as an outline on the matrix and the Take and Cancel buttons turn blue 3 Click either Take to accept the changes or Cancel to abandon the changes 4 Click the Online button to exit the Confirm mode If you click the Online button before you click the Take button the warning shown in Figure 14 appears VP 4x1CS Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher QO This operation will cancel all changes made since pressing the Take q SP button Do you want to proceed Figure 14 Exiting Offline Warning 5 Click OK to cancel all changes made Click Cancel to return to the switching matrix screen with the changes made but not saved 7 2 5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel Buttons To lock and unlock the front panel buttons
33. s installed and running correctly browse to http www java com en download help testvm xml This page runs a test and displays a Java success see Figure 9 or failure message amp Your Java is working Java Latest Java installed Your Java configuration is as follows Vendor Sun Microsystems Inc Version Java 6 Update 21 Operating System Windows XP 5 1 Architecture x86 Figure 9 Java Test Page Success Message If you do not see the success message follow the instructions on the page to e Load and enable Java e Enable Javascript in your browser 7 2 1 To Log On to the VP 4x1CS Web Pages To log on to VP 4x1CS Web pages 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Type the unit s IP number in the Address bar of your browser http 192 168 1 39 The Loading page appears Note Opening the VP 4x1CS Web Page automatically switches the device to Protocol 3000 VP 4x1CS Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher Kramer Electronics Web K Router Loading To view this page you must Ei Install JAVA Enable JAVA in your browser Enable JavaScript in your browser 2009 www kramerelectronics com Figure 10 The Loading Page The first time that you run the program the Warning Security screen appears Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name K_Applet Publisher Kramer Electro
34. setting then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 NOTE 8 The reply is as in TYPE 3 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined no valid input is detected or 1 if it is defined valid input is detected NOTE 13 This is a request to identify the switcher s in the system If the OUTPUT is set as 0 and the INPUT is set as 1 2 5 or 7 the machine sends its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine sends its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 c3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for C NOTE
35. ted sources must be of the same resolution VP 4x1CS Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher To set a priority Input 1 Press and hold the Priority button for a few seconds The button flashes Press the required priority Input button The selected Input button flashes Press the Priority button to save the selection The selected Input is made the priority input Both the Priority and the selected Priority Input buttons light Note When a priority input is selected it is still possible to manually select an input both LEDs remain lit To cancel the priority Input selection Press the lit Priority button The priority Input is cancelled and the Priority button no longer lights 7 1 2 Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 To switch between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 using the front panel buttons Press INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 and 3 at the same time Protocol 3000 is active Press INPUT SELECTOR buttons 1 and 2 at the same time Protocol 2000 is active 7 1 3 Locking and unlocking the Front Panel Buttons To lock and unlock the front panel buttons Press and hold the unlit Lock button The front panel buttons are locked and the button LED lights Press and hold the lit Lock button The front panel buttons are unlocked and the button LED no longer lights ing the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 7 1 4 7 2 Resetting the Device to Factory Default Configuratio
36. uld 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 AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL
37. 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 Video Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Display systems requiring simple input selection e Remote monitoring of computer activity in schools and businesses e Rental staging applications e Multimedia and presentation source selection 2 2 1 2 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 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
38. ure you want to change the network settings 3 Click Yes A message appears informing you that the configuration has been successfully changed 4 Click OK 5 Ifthe IP address has been changed close your browser and reload the Web page using the new IP address VP 4x1CS Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher 7 3 Using the K Single Application The K Single Application can be used to operate the VP 4x1CS Download it from http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp Note As the K Single Application will only work with Protocol 2000 so you must switch the VP 4x1CS to Protocol 2000 either from the front panel see section 7 1 2 or from the Communication menu of the K Single Application S Operating the VP 4x1CS 4x1 PC Graphics Clean Switcher I g I 8 Wiring the TP RJ 45 Ethernet Connector This section defines the TP pinout using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors EIA TIA 568B PIN Wire Color 1 Orange White Ble 4 e oren rs erom Figure 17 TP Pinout Wiring VP 4x1CS Wiring the TP RJ 45 Ethernet Connector 9 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 PC graphics on 15 pin HD F connectors 4 Unbalanced stereo audio on 3 5mm mini jack connectors OUTPUTS 1 PC graphics on a 15 pin HD F connectors 1 Balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin terminal block 1 Unbalanced stereo audio on a 3 5mm mini jack VIDEO BANDWIDTH VIDEO COUPL
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