Kramer MV-4X Manuel utilisateur

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

MV-4X

4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix

Switcher

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MV-4X –Contents 
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Contents 
Introduction 1 
Getting Started 1 
Overview 2 
Typical Applications 3 
Defining MV-4X 4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher 5 
Mounting MV-4X 7 
Connecting MV-4X 8 
Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 9 
Connecting to MV-4X via RS-232 9 
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors 9 
Operating and Controlling MV-4X 10 
Using Front Panel Buttons 10 
Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu 10 
Operating via Ethernet 21 
Using Embedded Web Pages 25 
General Operation Settings 27 
Defining the Matrix Mode Parameters 31 
Defining the Multi-View Parameters 34 
Defining the Auto-Layout Parameters 40 
Managing EDID 41 
Defining General Settings 44 
Defining Interface Settings 46 
Defining MV-4X User Access 47 
Defining Advanced Settings 48 
Defining OSD Settings 51 
Configuring a Logo 52 
Viewing the About Page 54 
Technical Specifications 55 
Default Communication Parameters 56 
Default EDID 56 
Protocol 3000 59 
Understanding Protocol 3000 59 
Protocol 3000 Commands 60 
Result and Error Codes 71 

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MV-4X –Introduction

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!

Getting Started

We recommend that you:

•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for

possible future shipment.

•Review the contents of this user manual.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/MV-4X to check for up-to-date user manuals,

application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving Best Performance

•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance,

high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor

matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).

•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils.

•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence

signal quality.

•Position your Kramer MV-4X away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

•This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other

equipment that is installed inside a building.

•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating

for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.

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MV-4X –Introduction

Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce

the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected

and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made

arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any

costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on

arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular

country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/il/quality/environment.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer MV-4X 4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless

Matrix Switcher.

MV-4X is a high-performance HDMI matrix switcher with integrated scaling technology and

multi-windowing options. It is an ideal solution for monitoring or displaying multiple sources

simultaneously for use in control rooms, conference rooms or classrooms. Video resolutions

up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 and LPCM audio up to 7.1 channels and 192kHz are supported on both

input and output. In addition, MV-4X is fully compatible with the HDCP 1.x and 2.3 standards.

The product offers 2 outputs –HDMI and HDBT. Users can choose to display any of the four

HDMI sources individually, in full screen, or in a variety of multi-window modes that include

quad mode, PiP, and PoP on both outputs. Alternatively, MV-4X MV-4Xoffers a seamless

(zero-time video cut) 4x2 matrix switcher option. The product also supports chroma-keying

and includes a logo overlay feature.

You can control and manage the MV-4X, including the input/window routing, position, and

size via the front panel OSD buttons, Ethernet (with embedded webpages), and RS-232.

MV-4X provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible

control.

Exceptional Quality

•High Performance Multi-Viewer –18G 4K HDMI product with 4 HDMI inputs and HDBT

and HDMI outputs that supports HDMI up to 4K@50/60Hz 4:4:4 and HDBT up to

4K@50/60Hz 4:2:0.

•Zero-Time Video Cuts –Connect up to four HDMI sources, an HDMI and an HDBT sink,

and seamlessly switch between them.

•HDMI Support –HDR10, CEC (for outputs only), 4K@60Hz, Y420, BT.2020, Deep Color

(for inputs only), x.v.Color™, 7.1 PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, as specified in HDMI

2.0.

•Content Protection –Supports HDCP 2.3.

•Chroma Keying Support –Select to key the video input using a uniform-colored

background.

•Includes numerous filters and algorithms that eliminate picture artifacts.

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MV-4X –Introduction

Advanced and User-friendly Operation

•Matrix Switching –Truly seamless zero-time 4x2 switching in Matrix mode.

•Multiple Display Options –Display any of 4 HDMI sources individually, full screen, with

seamless switching in Matrix mode. Or choose to display the sources using multi-

window modes such as fully customizable standard views like PiP (Picture in Picture)

and PoP (Picture outside of Picture) as well as Quad-window modes.

•4 Preset Memory Locations –Supports storage of multi-window arrangements as a

preset for later use.

•Auto Layout Support –Auto-window mode that automatically changes the number of

visible windows based on the number of live sources.

•Independent audio source selection in all modes.

•Image Rotation –90, 180 and 270-degree rotation support for 4K output resolutions on

input 1 in matrix mode.

•Selectable Border Design –Each window can have a border with a selectable color.

•Logo Support –Upload and freely position a graphic logo overlay as well as a boot

screen logo.

•Multi-view window Setup –Intuitive and easy adjustment of window size, position, and

settings.

•User-friendly Control –Via the built-in Web GUI, as well via the OSD-driven front-panel

switches.

•EDID Management –Per-input EDID management with internal or external EDID options.

•Local Monitor View –Matrix mode is ideal for applications where the user requires a

local monitor to view the image on the display before switching it to the remote display.

Flexible Connectivity

•4 HDMI inputs.

•1 HDMI output and 1 HDBT output.

•De-embedded analog balanced stereo audio output.

Typical Applications

MV-4X is ideal for these typical applications:

•Meeting rooms - Allows users to show multiple presentations simultaneously.

•Distance learning classrooms –Enables to show the main picture content, while the

teacher shows in the Picture-in-picture (PiP) window.

•Medical –Quad view for operating theatres.

•Shopping malls and residential –Shows multiple images at the same time.

•Video editing, post production and applications that require chroma keying.

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MV-4X –Introduction

Controlling your MV-4X

Control your MV-4X directly via the front panel push buttons, with on-screen menus, or:

•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial

controller.

•Remotely through the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly Web pages.

•Direct connections for HDBT tunneling of IR and RS-232.

•Optional - USB port to upgrade the firmware, upload the EDID, and Logo.

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MV-4X –Defining MV-4X 4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher

Defining MV-4X 4 Window

Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix

Switcher

This section defines MV-4X.

Figure 1: MV-4X 4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Feature

Function

INPUT Selector Buttons (1 to 4)

Press to select an HDMI input (from 1 to 4) to switch to an output.

OUTPUT (in

Matrix Mode)

Selector Button

Press to select an output.

LEDs (A and B)

Light green when output A (HDMI) or B (HDBT) are selected.

WINDOW (in

Multiview Mode)

Selector Button

Press followed by an input button to connect the selected input to a

window.

For example, select Window 3 and then Input button # 2 to connect

input # 2 to Window 3.

LEDs (1 to 4)

Light green when a window is selected.

MATRIX Button

Press to operate the system as a 4x2 matrix switcher.

QUAD Button

Press to display all four inputs on each of the outputs. Layouts are

configured via the embedded web pages.

PIP Button

Press to display one input in the background and the other images as

PiP (Picture-in-Picture) over that image. Layouts are configured via the

embedded web pages.

MENU Button

Press to access the OSD menu, exit the OSD menu and, when in the

OSD menu, move to the previous level in the OSD screen

Navigation

Buttons



Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.



Press to move up the menu list values.



Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.



Press to move down the menu list.

Enter

Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.

RESET TO XGA/1080P Button

Press and hold for about 2 seconds to toggle the output resolution

between XGA and 1080p, alternatively.

PANEL LOCK Button

To lock, press and hold PANEL LOCK button for about 3 seconds.

To unlock, press and hold PANEL LOCK and RESET TO buttons for

about 3 seconds.

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MV-4X –Defining MV-4X 4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher

Figure 2: MV-4X 4 Window Multi-viewer/4x2 Seamless Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Feature

Function

HDMI IN Connectors (1 to 4)

Connect to up to 4 HDMI sources.

AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal Block

Connector

Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.

HDBT

IR IN RCA Connector

Connect to an IR sensor to control a device connected to the HDBT

receiver via IR Tunneling.

IR OUT RCA Connector

Connect to an IR emitter to control a device that is connected to MV-4X

from the HDBT receiver side via HDBT tunneling.

HDBT RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block

Connector

Connect to a device for RS-232 HDBT tunneling.

RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block

Connector

Connect to a PC to control the MV-4X.

HDMI OUT A Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

HDBT OUT B RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a receiver (for example, TP-580Rxr).

PROG USB Connector

Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades and/or upload a

Logo.

ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a PC via a LAN

12V/2A DC Connector

Connect to the supplied power adapter.

The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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MV-4X –Mounting MV-4X

Mounting MV-4X

This section provides instructions for mounting MV-4X. Before installing, verify that the

environment is within the recommended range:

•Operation temperature –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.

Caution:

•Mount MV-4X before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is

compatible for the device.

•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

Mount MV-4X in a rack:

•Use the recommended rack adapter

(see www.kramerav.com/product/MV-4X).

Mount MV-4X on a surface using one of the following methods:

•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

•Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to

a flat surface. For more information go to

www.kramerav.com/downloads/MV-4X.

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MV-4X –Connecting MV-4X

Connecting MV-4X

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your MV-4X. After

connecting your MV-4X, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting to the MV-4X Rear Panel

To connect MV-4X as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect up to 4 HDMI sources (for example, Blu-ray players, a work station and set top

box) to the HDMI IN connectors .

2. Connect the HDMI OUT A connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a display).

3. Connect the HDBT OUT B RJ-45 port to a Receiver (for example, Kramer

TP-580Rxr).

4. Connect the AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal block connector to balanced stereo audio

active speakers.

5. Set IR control from the connected receiver to the Blue-ray player that is connected to

HDMI IN 3 (by pointing the Blu-ray IR remote control to the IR receiver):

▪Connect an IR receiver cable to the TP-580Rxr receiver.

▪Connect an IR emitter cable from the IR OUT RCA connector to the IR receiver on

the Blue-ray player.

6. Connect the RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to a laptop.

7. Connect the power adapter to MV-4X and to the mains electricity (not shown in

Figure 3).

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