Kramer VS-44HC Manuel utilisateur

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-44HC

4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

Overview 2

3.1

Terminology Used in this User Manual 3

Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 3

Installing the VS-44HC on a Rack 7

Connecting the VS-44HC 8

6.1

Connecting the VS-44HC Rear Panel 8

6.2

Connecting the Audio Signals 10

6.3

Setting the Dipswitches 11

6.3.1

Setting the Machine # 11

6.3.2

Setting the IN 2 Audio Signal 12

Controlling the VS-44HC 13

7.1

Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) 13

7.2

Controlling via RS-485 14

7.2.1

Set the Dipswitches 14

7.3

Controlling the VS-44HC via the ETHERNET Port 16

7.3.1

Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 16

7.3.2

Connectingthe ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 18

7.4

Configuring the Ethernet Port 18

7.4.1

Setting a Virtual Port 20

7.4.2

Setting an Ethernet Connection 21

Operating the VS-44HC 22

8.1

Displaying Unit Characteristics 22

8.2

Choosing the Audio-Follow-Video or Breakaway Option 23

8.2.1

Setting the Audio-Follow-Video Option 23

8.2.2

Setting the Breakaway Option 23

8.3

Switching OUT-IN Combinations 23

8.4

Confirming Settings 24

8.4.1

Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 24

8.4.2

Confirming a Switching Action 24

8.5

Storing/Recalling Input/Output Configurations 25

8.5.1

Storing an Input/Output Configuration 25

8.5.2

Recalling an Input/Output Configuration 25

8.6

Setting and Adjusting the Audio Delay Time 26

8.7

Locking the Front Panel 27

Flash Memory Upgrade 28

9.1

Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 28

9.1.1

Downloading from the Internet 28

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9.1.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 28

9.1.3

Upgrading Firmware 29

9.2

Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 33

9.2.1

Downloading from the Internet 33

9.2.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 33

9.2.3

Upgrading Firmware 34

Technical Specifications 35

Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 36

11.1

Hex Codes for Switching 36

11.2

VS-44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 36

Kramer Protocol 2000 38

Figures

Figure 1: VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 4

Figure 2: VS-44HC Underside View 6

Figure 3: Connecting the VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher 9

Figure 4: Connecting the VS-44HC Digital Audio Signals 10

Figure 5: Dipswitch Settings 11

Figure 6: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 13

Figure 7: Cascading Individual Units in a Control Configuration via RS-485 15

Figure 8: RJ-45 PINOUT 16

Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17

Figure 10: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 17

Figure 11: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window 19

Figure 12: The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 20

Figure 13: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 20

Figure 14: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4) 21

Figure 15: The Port Window – Selecting a Virtual Serial Port 21

Figure 16: The Port Window – Selecting a Remote Connection 21

Figure 17: Storing and Recalling using the Input / Output Buttons 25

Figure 18: Splash Screen 29

Figure 19: Atmel – Flip Window 29

Figure 20: Device Selection Window 30

Figure 21: Device Selection window 30

Figure 22: Loading the Hex 31

Figure 23: RS-232 Window 31

Figure 24: Atmel – Flip Window (Connected) 32

Figure 25: Atmel – Flip Window (Operation Completed) 32

Figure 26: The KFR-Programmer Window 34

Contents

iii

Tables

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual 3

Table 2: Front Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 5

Table 3: Rear Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features 6

Table 4: Dipswitch Settings 11

Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings 11

Table 6: Digital Audio IN 2 Signal Setting 12

Table 7: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 16

Table 8: Straight-through Cable RJ-45 PINOUT 18

Table 9: Ethernet Configuration Manager Window Functionality 19

Table 10: 7-segment Display Information 22

Table 11: Maximum Delay Time according to Sampling Rate 26

Table 12: DELAY Button Response 27

Table 13: Technical Specifications of the VS-44HC 35

Table 14: VS-44HC Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 36

Table 15: VS-44HC Hex Codes for Setting the Audio Delay Time 36

Table 16: VS-44HC Hex Codes for increasing the Audio Delay Time 37

Table 17: Protocol Definitions 38

Table 18: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 39

Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and

affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,

audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have

redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our

500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

, which are clearly defined

by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment

Matrix Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Professional audio/video studios

 Home cinema DVD applications

The package includes the following items:

 VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

 Power cord

 Null-modem adapter

 Windows®-based Kramer control software

 Windows®-based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial

Port Manager

 Infra-red remote control transmitter (including the required battery and a

separate user manual

)

 This user manual

2 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

 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

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2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview

3 Overview

The VS-44HC is a true 4x4 matrix switcher for YUV (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) component

video and digital audio (S/PDIF) signals. The high quality VS-44HC lets you

simultaneously route any of the 4 inputs to any or all of the 4 outputs. The

component video and S/PDIF input and output signals are on RCA connectors, and

the S/PDIF channel 2 is also available on optical (TOSLINK

) input/output

connectors.

The VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher features:

 A video bandwidth of over 200MHz that ensures transparent performance

 An audio channel sampling rate of up to 192kHz, including multi-

channel audio (suitable for multi-channel applications, like AC3)

 A built-in digital audio delay line, which corrects lip sync errors, so that the

audio delay will match the video delay

 DC coupled video inputs and outputs

 Audio-follow-video and breakaway options

 Storing and recalling setups

 A TAKE button for precise switch control

 A LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel

Control the VS-44HC using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

 RS-232 and RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen

system, PC, or other serial controller

 The Kramer infra-red remote control transmitter

 The ETHERNET

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 neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-44HC

away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

1 A digital audio optical connector found on many consumer audio devices

Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

3.1 Terminology Used in this User Manual

Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual:

Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual

Term Definition

802.3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical

and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Dynamic Host

Configuration

Protocol (DHCP)

Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and

automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different

network location

Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network. On the Internet, a node or

stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host (end-point) node.

IP Address A 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver (within a network via a

particular server or workstation) of data (HTML pages or e-mails) that is sent in packets

across the Internet. Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP

address. This address is used to reference the specific unit.

Local Area Network

(LAN) Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link, which often share a

server within a defined geographic area.

Media Access

Control (MAC)

Address

A computer's unique hardware number (or address) in a LAN or other network. On an

Ethernet LAN, the (MAC) address is identical to the Ethernet address.

Transmission

Control

Protocol/Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)

The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message

into appropriately sized packets for the network, and can be used as a communications

protocol in an intranet or an extranet.

4 Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Figure 1, Table 2 and Table 3 define the VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment

Matrix Switcher:

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Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Figure 1: VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Your VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher

Table 2: Front Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

1 IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the infra-red remote

control transmitter

2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

3 OUT Buttons Select the output to which the input is switched (from 1 to 4)

4 IN Buttons Select the input to switch to the output (from 1 to 4)

5 ALL Button Pressing ALL followed by an IN button, connects that input to all outputs

6 OFF Button An OFF-OUT combination disconnects that output from the inputs; an

OFF-ALL combination disconnects all the outputs

7 VIDEO 7-segment

Display Displays the selected video IN switched to the OUT (marked above each

input)

8 AUDIO 7-segment

Display Displays the selected audio IN switched to the OUT (marked above each

input)

;

When adjusting the audio delay time, shows the delay time in milliseconds

9 VIDEO Button When illuminated

, the subsequent actions relate to video. Press to toggle

AFV Button When illuminated

, the subsequent actions relate to the video and audio

channels. The audio channels follow the video channels. Press to toggle

AUDIO Button When illuminated

, the subsequent actions relate to audio. Press to toggle

STO /+ (store) Button

Pressing STO, followed by an output button, stores the current setting

;

When adjusting the audio delay, press to increase the delay time

RCL /- (recall) Button Pressing the RCL button and the corresponding OUT key recalls a setup

from the non-volatile memory. The stored status blinks. Pressing a different

OUT button lets you view

another setup. After making your choice,

pressing the RCL button again implements the new status;

When adjusting the audio delay, press to decrease the delay time

DELAY Button Press to toggle the output 2 DELAY feature between:

On – activate the delay

Set – set the delay time and

Off – turn off the delay (see section 8.6)

TAKE Button Pressing TAKE toggles the mode between the Confirm mode

and the At

Once mode (user confirmation per action is unnecessary). When the TAKE

button flashes (in the confirm mode), pressing it implements pending

actions

LOCK Button Disengages/engages the front panel switches

1 For example, press ALL and then input button # 2 to connect IN 2 to all the outputs

2 Also displays the audio sample rate, and so on. Refer to section 8.1

3 Also displays the firmware version number, delay time and so on. Refer to section 8.1

4 The VIDEO button is illuminated when the video breakaway mode is selected

5 The AFV button is illuminated when the AFV mode is selected

6 The AUDIO button is illuminated when the audio breakaway mode is selected

7 For example, press STO and then the OUT button # 3 to store in setup # 3

8 Only view, nothing is implemented at this stage

9 When in the Confirm mode, the TAKE button flashes

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Table 3: Rear Panel VS-44HC 4x4 Home Entertainment Matrix Switcher Features

# Feature Function

Pb/Cb RCA

Connectors

Pr/Cr RCA

Connectors

Component

YRCA Connectors

Connect to the component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) video source (from

IN 1 to IN 4)

S/PDIF Connect to the digital audio source (from IN 1 to IN 4)

Pb/Cb RCA

Connectors

Pr/Cr RCA

Connectors

Component

YRCA Connectors

Connect to the component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) video acceptor (from

OUT 1 to OUT 4)

OUT

S/PDIF Connect to the digital audio acceptor (from OUT 1 to OUT 4)

OUT 2 TOSLINK Connector Connect to the digital audio acceptor

IN 2 TOSLINK Connector Connect to the digital audio source

SETUP Dipswitches Dipswitches for setup of the unit (1, 2, 3 and 4 are for setting the

machine #; 6 and 7 are for selecting the digital audio source for IN

2, and 8 is for RS 485 termination)

28 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer

networking LAN

RS-485 Terminal Block Port Pins B (-) and A (+) are for RS-485 connection. If shielded cabling

is used for RS-485, then the shield may be connected to PIN G if

desired

RS-232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller

FLASH Upgr. Button Push in

for “Program” to upgrade the switcher microcontroller to the

latest Kramer firmware (see

section 9.1.2), or release (the factory

default) for normal operation

Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

The VS-44HC underside is illustrated in Figure 2:

Feature Function

ETH Flash –

Normal Switch Set to ETH Flash to upgrade

firmware (see section 9.2);

Set to Normal for normal

operation

Figure 2: VS-44HC Underside View

ETH Factory

Reset Button Press to reset to factory default

definitions

IP number 192.168.1.39

Mask – 255.255.255.0

Gateway – 192.168.1.1

1 Use an optical cable, such as Sony’s POC-15A (not included in the package)

2 Using a screwdriver if required

3 First disconnect the power cord and then connect it again while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button. The unit will power

up and load its memory with the factory default definitions

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