Kramer VP-440 User manual

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-440

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

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Contents 
Introduction 1 
Getting Started 1 
Overview 2 
Defining the VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 4 
Mounting VP-440 6 
Connecting the VP-440 7 
Microphone Pinout 8 
Wiring the TP LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector 9 
Connecting the VP-440 via the INPUT SELECT Terminal Block Connector 10 
Connecting to the VP-440 via RS-232 11 
Operating the VP-440 12 
Using the Front Panel buttons 12 
Using the OSD Menu 14 
Operating via Ethernet 17 
Using the Embedded Web Pages 20 
Loading and Saving Configurations 22 
Entering Standby Mode 22 
Configuring Video Input Settings 23 
Selecting the Input to be Switched to the Outputs 24 
Freezing or Clearing the Video Output 24 
Adjusting Microphone and Output Volume 24 
Configuring Network Settings 25 
Upgrading the Firmware 26 
Configuring Video Output Settings 27 
Configuring HDCP per Input/Output 28 
Managing EDID 29 
Adjusting Audio Input Settings 30 
Adjusting Microphone Settings 31 
Configuring Automatic Switching Settings 32 
Defining Panel Lock Button 33 
Defining Freeze Button Behavior 33 
Controlling VP-440 via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors 34 
Controlling an External Device via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors 35 
Securing the Web Pages with a Password 36 
Viewing the About Page 38 
Technical Specifications 39 
Default Communication Parameters 40 
Input Resolutions 41 
Output Resolutions 41 
Protocol 3000 42 
Understanding Protocol 3000 43 
Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 44 
Protocol 3000 Commands 44 

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VP-440 –Introduction

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!

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/VP-440 to check for up-to-date user manuals,

application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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-440 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.

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: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.

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

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VP-440 –Introduction

arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular

country go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.

Overview

The VP-440 is a high-performance presentation scaler/switcher for HDMI™and computer

graphics signals. The unit scales the video, embeds the audio, and outputs the signal to both

an HDMI and an HDBaseT output, as well as outputting to unbalanced stereo audio.

The VP-440 features:

•PixPerfect™scaling technology –Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high-quality

scaling technology, with full up and down scaling of all video input signals.

•HDTV compatibility.

•HDCP compliance.

•Automatic input switching selectable to last connected or auto-scan.

•6 video inputs –4 HDMI on HDMI connectors, 2 computer graphics video on 15-pin HD

connectors.

•Scaled output on HDMI and HDBT connectors simultaneously.

•System Range for the HDBT inputs and outputs –Up to 70m (230ft).

For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use recommended Kramer cables,

available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440.

•Up to UXGA/1080p output resolutions.

•Microphone input with audio DSP options including mixing and talk-over.

•Companion AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) –stereo audio for every video input.

•6 unbalanced stereo inputs on 3.5mm connectors as well as embedded audio for the

HDMI inputs, each with individual level controls.

•Audio outputs –one unbalanced stereo on a 3.5mm connector as well as embedded

audio on the HDMI and HDBT outputs.

•Multiple aspect ratio selections –full, best fit, over scan, under scan, letter box and pan

scan.

•Powerful audio features via DSP technology including audio equalization, mixing, delay

and so on.

•Built-in ProcAmp –color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness.

•Supports 4:4:4 (RGB and YUV) as well as 4:2:2 (YUV) color sampling in Native mode.

•Maintains constant output sync –there is no disruption on the output while switching

between inputs and when no video is detected.

•Dedicated RS-232 port for bidirectional data tunneling via HDBT.

•Front panel lockout.

•Non-volatile memory –saves final settings.

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VP-440 –Introduction

Control your VP-440:

•Directly, via the front panel push buttons.

•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial

controller.

•Via the OSD (on-screen display).

•Via remote contact-closure switches.

•Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages.

Using Twisted Pair Cables for HDBT

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

pair products.

For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer shielded twisted pair cables

available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440.

Typical Applications

VP-440 is ideal for the following typical applications:

•Education –classrooms, lecture theaters.

•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches.

•Home theater up-scaling.

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VP-440 –Defining the VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

Defining the VP-440 Presentation

Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-440.

Figure 1: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

Feature

Function

48 V () Slide Switch

Slide up (48V) to select a condenser type microphone; slide down

to select a dynamic type microphone (we recommend that you slide

down if a microphone is not connected to the VP-440).

MIC 6.3mm Jack

Connect to the microphone source.

Input

Selector

Buttons

HDMI IN

Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4).

PC IN

Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2).

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Using the OSD Menu on page 14).

Navigation

Buttons



Press to decrease numerical values or select from several

definitions.

When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce the output

volume.



Press to move up the menu list values (see Using the OSD Menu

on page 14).



Press to increase numerical values or select from several

definitions.

When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the output

volume.



Press to move down the menu list (see Using the OSD Menu

on page 14).

ENTER

Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters

(see Using the OSD Menu on page 14).

RESET TO XGA/720p Button

Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p.

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle between switching to

XGA or 720p.

PANEL LOCK Button

Press and hold for about 10 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel

buttons (see Locking the Front Panel Buttons on page 13).

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VP-440 –Defining the VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

Figure 2: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

Feature

Function

VIDEO INPUT

Connectors

HDMI

Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4).

PC 15-pin HD

Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2).

AUDIO INPUT

Unbalanced Stereo

3.5 Mini Jack

Connector

HDMI

Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 4).

Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source

(from 1 to 2).

AUDIO OUT 3.5 Mini Jack Connector

Connect to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor.

ETHERNET Connector

Connects to the PC or other controller through computer

networking.

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to the HDMI acceptor.

HDBT RJ-45 Port

Connect to an HDBT receiver.

INPUT SELECT Terminal Block

Connectors

For remotely switching the inputs via contact closure

switches.

DATA (Tx, Rx, GND) Terminal Block

Connectors

Connect to the PC or control device to tunnel data between

this RS-232 port and the HDBT OUT port.

CTRL (Tx, Rx, GND) Terminal Block

Connectors

Connect to the PC or the serial controller to control the

device or to control an external device (e.g., a monitor).

5V DC/4A

+5V DC connector for powering the unit.

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VP-440 –Mounting VP-440

Mounting VP-440

This section provides instructions for mounting VP-440. Before installing, verify that the

environment is within the recommended range:

•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).

•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).

•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

Caution:

•Mount VP-440 before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is

compatible for the device.

•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

Mounting the VP-440 in a Rack

Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter

(see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-440).

Mounting the VP-440 on a Table or Shelf

Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

For more information go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-440.

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VP-440 –Connecting the VP-440

Connecting the VP-440

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-440. After

connecting your VP-440, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-440 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

To connect the VP-440, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a Blu-ray disk player) to the HDMI 1 (H1) VIDEO

INPUT connector (from 1 to 4).

Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI

connector on the VP-440 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you

can connect the audio signal via the 3.5mm mini jack connector .

2. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 15-pin HD VIDEO INPUT

connector (from 1 to 2).

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VP-440 –Connecting the VP-440

3. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm mini jack connectors &

, as required (not shown in Figure 3).

4. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD

display).

5. Connect the HDBT OUT connector to an HDBT receiver.

6. Connect the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini jack connector to an unbalanced stereo audio

acceptor (not shown in Figure 3).

7. On the front panel, connect a microphone to the MIC 6.3mm phone jack and set it to

condenser or dynamic type.

8. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3).

Connect the:

▪RS-232 DATA 3-pin terminal block connector (Tx, Rx, G) to a PC for sending RS-

232 commands via HDBT.

▪RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin terminal block connector (Tx, Rx, G) to a PC to control

the device.

9. Connect the INPUT SELECT 7-pin terminal block (contact-closure remote-control pins)

to select an input by momentarily pressing the switch.

10.Connect the ETHERNET port (see Operating via Ethernet on page 17).

Microphone Pinout

The microphone 6.3mm jack pinout for a

condenser microphone.

Figure 4: Condenser Microphone Pinout

The microphone 6.3mm jack pinout for a

Dynamic microphone.

Figure 5: Dynamic Microphone Pinout

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