Page 3 - Introduction; x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher; 2H is identical to the VM; just; x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher; Getting Started
Introduction 1 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 y...
Page 4 - Getting Started
Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Page 5 - Overview
Overview 3 3 Overview The VS-42H is a high quality 4x2 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. In particular, the VS-42H features: • Support of up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel 1 • Two sets of input selector buttons 2 • I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an intelligent EDID handli...
Page 7 - Recommendations for Best Performance; Table 1; Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual; Your VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher; Figure 1
Your VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 5 3.3 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 quali...
Page 8 - Figure 1: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Your VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 6 Figure 1: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Page 9 - Table 3: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features
Your VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 7 Table 2: VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 INPUT SELEC...
Page 10 - Installing the VS-42H in a Rack; This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Installing the VS-42H in a Rack KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8 5 Installing the VS-42H in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Page 11 - Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 9 6 Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher To connect the VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher , as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 , do the following 1 1. Connect : 2 2. Connect up to four HDMI sources (for example, DVD players) to the four IN HD...
Page 12 - Figure 2: Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 10 Figure 2: Connecting a VS-42H 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Page 13 - Operating the VS-42H; Acquiring the EDID
Operating the VS-42H 11 7 Operating the VS-42H This section describes how to: • Acquire the EDID (see section 7.1 ) • Store and recall a setting (see section 7.2 ) • Control the machine via RS-232 (see section 7.3 ) • Control the machine via the ETHERNET port (see section 7.4 ) 7.1 Acquiring the EDI...
Page 14 - Storing and Recalling a Setting
Operating the VS-42H KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 12 5. Press the LOCK button. The INPUT buttons blink in sequence until the EDID is acquired. To reset to the default EDID, disconnect the outputs and repeat the above steps. 7.2 Storing and Recalling a Setting You can use the STO and RCL button...
Page 15 - Connecting a PC; Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover; IP Address of the
Operating the VS-42H 13 7.3 Connecting a PC 7.4 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VS-42H via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see section 7.4.1 ) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see section 7.4.2 ) for connection via a network hub or network router 1 7.4...
Page 16 - After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:; The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.; Properties; Figure 3; Figure 3: Local Area Connection Properties Window; Figure 4; OK
Operating the VS-42H KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 14 After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. 2. Select Properties . 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties . The Local Area Connec...
Page 17 - You can connect the Ethernet port of the; Technical Specifications; Table 4; Table 4: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 15 7.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45. 7.4.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Por...
Page 18 - EDID Factory Default Data
EDID Factory Default Data KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 16 9 EDID Factory Default Data Monitor Model name VS-42HDMI Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID KRM3535 Serial number N/A Manufacture date 2006, ISO week 13 ------------------------- EDID revision 1.3 Input signal type Digital (DVI( Color bi...
Page 20 - The; Table 5: Protocol Definitions
Kramer Protocol 2000 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 18 10 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-42H is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 1 Table 5: Protocol Definitions (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a nul...
Page 21 - Table 6: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 19 Table 6: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE # DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 1 SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is to be switched (0 = disconnect) Se...
Page 23 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
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