Kramer VS-211H2 User manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-211H2

Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher

P/N: 2900-300581 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com

VS-211H2 – 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 Defining the VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher 5

4Connecting the VS-211H2 6

4.1 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7

4.2 Setting the VS-211H2 DIP-Switches and Operation 7

5Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher 6

Figure 3: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7

VS-211H2 - 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 VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby

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

Presentation systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels

and churches, production studios, rental and staging

VS-211H2 - 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/VS-211H2 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your VS-211H2 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 Kramer Electronics power supply that is

provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

VS-211H2 - 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/.

VS-211H2 - Overview

3 Overview

The VS−211H2is a high−performance automatic switcher for HDMI video signals.

Offering priority and last-connected switching options, it automatically switches

according to the selected switching scheme based on active video signal detection.

The VS-211H2 features:

Maximum data rate of 17.82Gbps (5.94Gbps per data channel)

Maximum resolution 4K@60 UHD (4:4:4)

HDTV compatible

HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 compliant

3D pass-though

HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, up to 7.1 Uncompressed

Audio Channels, CEC

Advanced auto switching based on video clock detection

Contact closure for remote manual switching that overrides auto switching

HDMI power on the output follows the input, (that is, there is no power on the

output when there is no active input)

EDID pass thru that passes EDID signals from display to source

DIP-switches for setting the switching mode

Compact DigiTOOLS® enclosure where 3 units can be rack mounted

side−by−side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK−3T rack adapter

VS-211H2 - Overview

3.1 Defining the VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby

Switcher

This section defines the VS-211H2.

Figure 1: VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher

Feature

Function

ACTIVE INPUT LEDs (1 & 2)

Each LED lights when each input is active,

both LEDs flash when no input is active

PRIORITY LED

Lights when DIP-switch 1 is set to PRIORITY

LAST CONNECTED LED

Lights when DIP-switch 1 is set to LAST CONN

ON LED

Light when power is supplied to the unit

INPUT 1 Connector

Connects to HDMI source 1

INPUT 2 Connector

Connects to HDMI source 2

OUTPUT Connector

Connects to the HDMI acceptor

LAST CONN/PRIORITY

DIP- Switch 1

Set DIP 1 up (OFF) to select the Last Connected input

Set DIP 1 down (ON) to select the Priority input determined by

DIP-switch 2

DEF 1/DEF 2

DIP-switch 2

Set DIP 2 up (OFF) to make input 1 the default input

Set DIP 2 down (ON) to make input 2 the default input

REMOTE Terminal Block

Connects to optional contact closure switches 1 & 2 for

manual switching

5V DC Connector

Connects to the 5V DC power supply to power the unit

VS-211H2 - Connecting the VS-211H2

4 Connecting the VS-211H2

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

your VS-211H2. After connecting your VS-211H2, connect its power

and then switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VS-211H2, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the

following:

1. Connect the INPUT 1 connector to HDMI source 1 (for example, a Blu-ray

player).

2. Connect the INPUT 2 connector to HDMI source 2 (for example, a laptop

computer graphics source 4K@60 UHD).

3. Connect the OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a

4K@60 UHD projector).

4. If manual switching is needed, connect contact closure (pushbutton)

switches to the REMOTE terminal block see Section 4.1.

Figure 2: Connecting the VS-211H2 Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher

VS-211H2 - Connecting the VS-211H2

4.1 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector

Regardless of the default input switch setting, you can force the switching of the

active input by remote control. To do this, connect the appropriate REMOTE input

terminal block connector pins to a momentary contact closure switches

(pushbuttons) (see Figure 3).

To force input source 1: momentarily connect REMOTE IN1 to PIN G

(ground)

To force I input source 2: momentarily connect REMOTE IN2 to PIN G

(ground)

Do not connect both the REMOTE IN1 and the REMOTE IN2

to PIN G simultaneously

Figure 3: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector

Note: The contact closure setting remains in effect until the selected source device

is disconnected or the VS-211H2 is powered off. All automatic switching is

overridden.

4.2 Setting the VS-211H2 DIP-Switches and Operation

When active input sources are connected to IN 1 and IN 2, the VS-211H2

switches in accordance with the DIP-switch settings on the rear of the unit.

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