Kramer VM-212DT User manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VM-212DT

HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA

P/N: 2900-300422 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com

VM-212DT – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable 4

3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5

4Defining the VM-212DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA 6

5Installing in a Rack 8

6Connecting the VM-212DT 9

6.1 Connecting to the VM-212DT via RS-232 10

6.2 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 11

7Operating the VM-212DT 12

7.1 Acquiring the EDID 12

7.2 RS-232 and IR Control and Pass-Through 12

8Operating the VM-212DT Remotely Using the Web Pages 17

8.1 Browsing the VM-212DT Web Pages 17

8.2 The Switching Page 20

8.3 The Video and Audio Settings Page 22

8.4 The Output Settings Page 23

8.5 The EDID Management Page 24

8.6 The Data Switching Page 27

8.7 The Authentication Page 29

8.8 The Device Settings Page 30

8.9 The Firmware Upgrade Page 33

8.10 The About Us Page 35

9Configuring the VM-212DT 36

9.1 Setting the DIP-switch 36

9.2 Performing a Factory Reset 36

10 Technical Specifications 37

10.1 Default IP Parameters 38

10.2 Default Logon Credentials 38

10.3 Supported PC Web Browsers 38

11 Default EDID 39

12 Protocol 3000 41

12.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 41

12.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 44

VM-212DT - Contents

Figures

Figure 1: VM-212DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA Front Panel 6

Figure 2: VM-212DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA Rear Panel 7

Figure 3: Connecting the VM-212DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA 9

Figure 4: TP PINOUT 11

Figure 5: VM-212DT RS-232 Control and Pass-Through 13

Figure 6: VM-212DT IR Pass-Through Example 1 14

Figure 7: VM-212DT IR Pass-Through Example 2 15

Figure 8: VM-212DT IR Pass-Through Example 3 16

Figure 9: Entering Logon Credentials 17

Figure 10: The Default Page 18

Figure 11: The Main Switching Page 18

Figure 12: The Switching Page 20

Figure 13: Input Button 21

Figure 14: Input Button Label Editor 21

Figure 15: The Audio Settings Page 22

Figure 16: The Output Settings Page 23

Figure 17: The EDID Management Page 24

Figure 18: The Data Switching Page 27

Figure 19: RS-232 Switching Example 28

Figure 20: IR Switching Example 28

Figure 21: The Authentication Page 29

Figure 22: The Device Settings Page 30

Figure 23: The IP Address Changes Popup Warning 31

Figure 24: The Factory Reset Popup Warning 32

Figure 25: The Firmware Upgrade Window 33

Figure 26: The Firmware Upgrade Warning Popup 34

Figure 27: The Firmware Upgrade Process Popup 34

Figure 28: The About Us Page 35

Figure 29: The Configuration DIP-switch 36

VM-212DT – 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 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 14 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; GROUP 11:

Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-212DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA.

This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

Presentation and multimedia applications

Rental and staging

VM-212DT - Getting Started

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

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VM-212DT to check for up-to-date

user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades

are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the 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 VM-212DT 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.

2.2 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

VM-212DT – Getting Started

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 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/.

VM-212DT - Overview

3 Overview

The VM-212DT HDMI/HDBT Switcher/DA is a switcher/distribution amplifier for

HDMI and HDBT signals. It reclocks and equalizes one of two selectable input

signals (HDMI or HDBT) and distributes it to one HDMI and two HDBT outputs.

In particular, the VM-212DT features:

Support for 4K UHD (maximum data rate of 10.2Gbps)

Non-volatile memory that stores the default EDID so it can then provide the

EDID information to the source even if the display device is not connected

I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™, an intelligent EDID

handling & processing algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for

HDMI systems

HDMI support for 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™ and 7.1 uncompressed audio

channels (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD)

HDCP compliance

LEDs indicating the selected input and active output

IR remote control support and a remote IR 3.5mm mini jack

A 1U rack mount enclosure

Support for up to 130m (430ft) in normal mode for 1080p @60Hz @36bpp,

and up to 100m (328ft) for 4K UHD @30Hz when using BC−HDKat6a

cables

3.1 Using Twisted Pair Cable

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our

digital twisted pair products; the Kramer: BC-HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and

the Kramer: BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built cables

significantly outperform regular CAT 6 / CAT 7a cables.

VM-212DT – Overview

3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology

HDBaseT™ is an advanced, all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the

HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the ProAV –and also the home –

environment as a digital networking alternative, where it enables you to replace

numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for

example, uncompressed, full high-definition video, audio, IR, as well as various

control signals.

The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.

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