Kramer TOOLS VP-211K User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-211K

Automatic UXGA / Audio

Switcher

P/N: 2900-000414 Rev 3

VP-211K – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5

4Connecting the VP-211K 6

4.1 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7

4.2 Selecting the Default Master Source Signal 8

5Technical Specifications 10

Figures

Figure 1: VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher 7

Figure 3: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 8

VP-211K - 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 11 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 and GROUP 11:

Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio

Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Any system requiring automatic computer and presentation UXGA routing

Presentation systems with wall plates

VP-211K - 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 Kramer VP-211K 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.

VP-211K - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall

adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

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 covers 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/.

VP-211K - Overview

3 Overview

Your Kramer VP-211K is a high performance 2x1 automatic switcher for computer

graphics video (UXGA) and stereo audio signals. The VP-211K detects the

presence of the active VGA-type input signal from either IN 1 (the default) or IN

2—depending on how the DEFAULT INPUT switch is set, as Section 4.2

describes—and automatically routes it to the acceptor connected to the UXGA

OUT and the AUDIO OUT connectors.

In addition, the VP-211K:

With its video bandwidth of 300MHz, ensures transparent operation at the

highest resolutions

Automatically switches the stereo audio signal with the video signal (audio-

follow-video) when switching the active input to the output

Includes a DEFAULT INPUT switch for selecting the default UXGA master

source signal

Includes a loop UXGA output for connecting an additional display

Comes with contact closure remote control for forced operation

Uses active switching and has flexible sync detection and reconstruction

circuitry

Includes the Kramer innovative integrated sync processing; KRISP™

technology, which lets you achieve a sharp, stable image when the sync

level is too low, by restoring the sync signal waveform

Lets both PC inputs pass the EDID information from the acceptor (display) to

the source (laptop/PC)

VP-211K - Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher

This section defines the VP-211K.

Figure 1: VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher

Feature

Function

UXGA LOOP OUT 15-pin HD

Connector

Connect to an additional monitor

UXGA OUT 15-pin HD Connector

Connect to the computer graphics video acceptor

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini-jack

Connector

Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

REMOTE IN 1 and IN 2 Terminal

Block Connectors

Connect to a contact closure switch, see

Section 4.1

SIG LEDs

Illuminates when input is selected (IN1or IN2)

ON LED

Illuminates when receiving power

AUDIO IN 2 3.5mm mini-jack

Connector

Connect to unbalanced stereo audio source 2

AUDIO IN 1 3.5mm mini-jack

Connector

Connect to unbalanced stereo audio source 1

UXGA IN 2 15-pin HD Connector

Connect to the computer graphics video source 2

DEFAULT INPUT Switch

Switch to set the default input (IN 1 or IN 2)

UXGA IN 1 15-pin HD Connector

Connect to the computer graphics video source 1

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

VP-211K - Connecting the VP-211K

4 Connecting the VP-211K

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your

VP-211K. After connecting your VP-211K, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-211K as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:

1. Connect a UXGA/audio source (for example, a PC graphics card) to the

UXGA IN 1 15-pin HD connector and to the AUDIO IN 1 mini plug connector.

2. Set the DEFAULT INPUT switch to IN 1 (the factory preset default), as

described in Section 4.2

3. Connect a UXGA/audio source (for example, a PC graphics card) to the

UXGA IN 2 15-pin HD connector and to the AUDIO IN 2 mini plug connector.

4. Connect the UXGA OUT 15-pin HD connector and the AUDIO OUT mini

plug connector to the acceptor (for example, a display with speakers).

5. If required, connect an additional display to the UXGA LOOP OUT 15-pin HD

connector.

6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the

adapter to the mains electricity.

VP-211K - Connecting the VP-211K

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-211K Automatic UXGA / Audio Switcher

4.1 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector

You can force the routing of one of the two inputs to the UXGA output by remote

control. To do so, connect the appropriate REMOTE input terminal block

connector pins to a contact closure switch. For example, as Figure 3 illustrates, to

route REMOTE IN1 to the UXGA output, connect PIN IN1 to PIN G (ground). To

route REMOTE IN2 to the UXGA output, connect PIN IN2 to PIN G.

Note that the connection should be permanent, since the VP-211K reverts to an automatic

switcher when the connection is removed.

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