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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-411DS
4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 1 3 Overview 3 4 Your VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 6 5 Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 7 5.1 Connecting the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 7 5.2 Setting the PRIORITY Dipswitches 9 5.3 Connecting the REMOTE Connector 10 5.4 Connecting a PC 11 6 Flash Memory Upgrade 12 6.1 Downloading from the Internet 12 6.2 Connecting the PC to
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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 1 now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Congratulati
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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP-411DS is a high performance 4x1 automatic switcher for UXGA signals and stereo audio signals. It switches any one of four UXGA sources to the UXGA output 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector, and any one of four stereo audio sources to the stereo audio output on a 3.5mm mini jack. Both the UXGA and audio IN 1 connectors are connected to output loop connectors. The VP-411DS can be configured to operate in the automatic standby switching mode or in
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Overview 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 VP-411DS away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warnin
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Your VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 4 Your VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-411DS: Figure 1: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Table 1: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Topside 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 OFF Button Press to disconnect
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Your VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 2 and Table 2 define the underside of the VP-411DS: Figure 2: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Underside Table 2: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Underside Features # Feature Function 1 PROGRAM / NORMAL Set to NORMAL for normal operation (default), or set to PROGRAM to Switch upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware via RS-232 (see section 6) 1 2 Vs and Hs Switch Slide the switch to NORMAL for standard sync
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Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5 Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher This section describes how to: Connect the VP-411DS (see section 5.1) Select the default master source signal (see section 5.2) Connect the REMOTE connector (see section 5.3) Connect a PC (see section 5.4) 5.1 Connecting the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher To connect your VP-411DS, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the 1 following : 2 1. C
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Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Figure 3: VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher Connections KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 8
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Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5.2 Setting the PRIORITY Dipswitches Figure 4 and Table 3 describe the VP-411DS unit dipswitches and the priority setup, respectively. Figure 4: VP-411DS Dipswitches Table 3: Dipswitch Priority Setup Dip Position Priority sequence 1 2 3 4 Manual operation OFF OFF OFF OFF 1, 2, 3, 4 ON OFF OFF OFF 2, 3, 4, 1 OFF ON OFF OFF 3, 4, 1, 2 OFF OFF ON OFF 4, 1, 2, 3 OFF OFF OFF ON When all the dipswitches are set to OFF, switching i
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Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5.3 Connecting the REMOTE Connector The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the Input selector button. Using the contact closure remote control you can select the UXGA input or cut off the inputs. To do so, temporarily connect the required 1 input pin on the REMOTE terminal block connector to the GND (Ground) pin, as Figure 5 illustrates. DO NOT connect more than one PIN to the GND PIN at the same time To
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Using the VP-411DS 4x1 Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5.4 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-411DS via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-411DS unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-411DS unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-su
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Flash Memory Upgrade 6 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP-411DS firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves: Downloading from the Internet (see section 6 .1) Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 6.2) Upgrading Firmware (see section 6.3) 6.1 Downloading from the Internet 1 You can download the up-to-date file from the Internet. To do so: 1. Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectr
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Flash Memory Upgrade 6.3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Double click the desktop icon: “Flash Magic.EXE”. The Flash Magic screen appears as illustrated in Figure 7. Figure 7: Flash Magic Screen 13
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Flash Memory Upgrade 2. Under the “Step 1 – Communications” area, set the definitions on the screen as follows: COM Port: select the active COM port on your computer Baud Rate: 19200 Device: LPC2368 Interface: None (ISP) Oscillator Freq. (MHz): 12.000 3. Under the “Step 2 – Erase” area, check the “Erase all Flash+Code Rd Prot” box. 4. Under the “Step 3 – Hex File” area select the hex file. For example, select “VP-411DS_12.hex”. 5. Under the “Step 4 – Options” area, check th
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Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-411DS INPUTS: 4 UXGA on 15-pin HD connectors 4 unbalanced stereo audio on 3.5mm mini audio connectors OUTPUTS: 1 UXGA on a 15-pin HD connector 1 UXGA on a 15-pin HD connector (IN 1 LOOP) 2 unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini audio connector MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 1.8Vpp AUDIO: 7.2Vpp BANDWIDTH (-3dB): VIDEO: 300MHz AUDIO: >40kHz DIFF.
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Kramer Protocol 2000 1 9 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VP-411DS is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. Note: compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 does not imply that a machine includes all of the commands below. Each
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Kramer Protocol 2000 th 4 BYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1. Bit 5 – Don’t care. OVR – Machine number override. M4…M0 – MACHINE NUMBER. Used to address machines in a system via their machine 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 will accept (implement) the command, and the addressed machine will reply. For a
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Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 5 - 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 the machine will send 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 the appropr
