Kramer VS-211HA User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-211HA

Automatic HDMI Standby

Switcher

P/N: 2900-300378 Rev 2

VS-211HA – 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-211HA Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher 5

4Connecting the VS-211HA 6

4.1 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7

5Operating the VS-211HA 8

5.1 Using the Manual Mode 8

5.2 Using the Automatic Mode 8

5.3 Using the Override Mode 9

6Technical Specifications 10

Figures

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

Figure 2: VS-211HA Connections 7

Figure 3: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector 7

VS-211HA - 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-211HA Automatic HDMI Standby

Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Providing backup switching

Boardrooms and meeting rooms

Restaurant and entertainment venues

VS-211HA - 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/support/product_downloads.asp

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 VS-211HA 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 input power wall

adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

VS-211HA - 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-211HA - Overview

3 Overview

The VS-211HA is a high-performance automatic standby switcher for HDMI video

and unbalanced stereo audio signals. The VS-211HA can be used as a manual

2x1 switcher or as an automatic switcher. The switcher either uses a priority input

or last connected input.

In priority switching, the signal automatically switches to the secondary input if the

primary signal is lost. If the primary signal reappears, the unit automatically

switches back to the primary input.

In last connected switching, the switcher automatically switches to the newly

introduced input.

In addition, the VS-211HA features:

A maximum data rate of up to 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel)

HDTV compatibility

HDCP and HDMI compliance

3D pass through

EDID PassThru that passes EDID signals from display to source

DIP-switches for setting the switching mode (manual, auto priority, auto last

connected)

Contact closure remote control for manual operation

Signal auto detect

Parallel unbalanced stereo audio switching

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

No signal on both HDMI inputs triggers the output auto off, to allow displays

to enter sleep mode

Compact DigiTOOLS® size, three units can be rack mounted side-by-side in

a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T rack adapter

VS-211HA - Overview

3.1 Defining the VS-211HA Automatic HDMI Standby

Switcher

This section defines the VS-211HA.

Figure 1: VS-211HA Automatic HDMI Standby Switcher

Feature

Function

OUT HDMI Connector

Connects to the HDMI acceptor

REMOTE IN 1 and IN 2 Terminal

Block Connector

Connects to momentary contact closure switches

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connector

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor

ACTIVE IN 1,2 LEDs

Illuminate when an input is active

ON LED

Illuminates when receiving power

IN 1 AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm Mini

Jack Connector

Connects to unbalanced stereo audio source 1

Audio is independent of video and switching is audio-

follows-video

IN 2 AUDIO INPUT 3.5mm Mini

Jack Connector

Connects to unbalanced stereo audio source 2

Audio is independent of video and switching is audio-

follows-video

IN 1 HDMI Connector

Connects to the HDMI input source 1

AUTO/MANUAL DIP-switch 1

LAST/ PRIORITY DIP-switch 2

Turn ON (down) for manual switching,

OFF (up) for automatic switching

Turn ON (down) for setting IN 1 as PRIORITY,

OFF (up) for setting LAST connected as priority

IN 2 HDMI Connector

Connects to the HDMI input source 2

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

VS-211HA - Connecting the VS-211HA

4 Connecting the VS-211HA

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

VS-211HA. After connecting your VS-211HA, connect its power and

then switch on the power to each device.

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

following:

1. Connect the HDMI input source 1 (for example, Blu-ray player 1) to the IN 1

HDMI connector.

2. Connect the HDMI input source 2 (for example, Blu-ray player 2) to the IN 2

HDMI connector.

3. Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, stereo player 1)

to the 3.5mm mini jack connector AUDIO IN 1.

4. Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, stereo player 2)

to the 3.5mm mini jack connector AUDIO IN 2.

Note: Audio and video are completely independent circuits that switch as audio-follows-

video (AFV). There is no embedding or de-embedding of HDMI audio.

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

LCD display).

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

acceptor (for example, a power amplifier).

7. Set the switching mode switches, as described in Section 5.

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

adapter to the mains electricity.

VS-211HA - Connecting the VS-211HA

Figure 2: VS-211HA Connections

4.1 Connecting the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector

If DIP 1 is set ON to manual you can switch the active input by using contact

closure switches. To do this, connect the appropriate REMOTE input terminal

block connector pins to a contact closure switch (see Figure 3).

To select IN 1: Momentarily connect REMOTE IN1 to PIN G (ground)

To select IN 2: Momentarily connect REMOTE IN2 to PIN G (ground)

Do not connect both the REMOTE IN1 and the REMOTE IN2

to PIN G simultaneously

Momentarily

connect pin IN1 to

pin G to activate

INPUT 1

Momentarily

connect pin IN2 to

pin G to activate

INPUT 2

Figure 3: REMOTE Terminal Block Connector

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