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Kramer VP-440 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VP-440
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300476 Rev 10
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-300476 Rev 10 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting VP-440 Connecting the VP-440 Microphone Pinout Wiring the TP LINE OUT RJ-45 Connector Connecting the VP-440 via the INPUT SELECT Terminal Block Connector Connecting to the VP-440 via RS-232 Operating the VP-440 Using the Front Panel buttons Using the OSD Menu...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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 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.

  • Page 5: Typical Applications

    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.

  • Page 6: Defining The Vp-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

    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). Connect to the microphone source. MIC 6.3mm Jack...
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VP-440 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function VIDEO INPUT HDMI Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4). Connectors PC 15-pin HD Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2). AUDIO INPUT HDMI Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 4).

  • Page 8: Mounting Vp-440

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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).

  • Page 9: Connecting The Vp-440

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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.

  • Page 10: Microphone Pinout

    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 VP-440 – Connecting the VP-440...

  • Page 11: Wiring The Tp Line Out Rj-45 Connector

    For HDBT cables, it is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered to the connector shield. Figure 6: TP PINOUT EIA /TIA 568B Wire Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown VP-440 – Connecting the VP-440...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-440 Via The Input Select Terminal Block Connector

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VP-440 via the INPUT SELECT Terminal Block Connector The INPUT SELECT contact closure remote control pins include a GND pin and six input pins (H1 to H4 and PC1 to PC2) for selecting an input.

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Vp-440 Via Rs-232

    RS-232 CTRL (Tx, Rx, GND) to control the VP-440 or to control an external device (e.g., a monitor). To connect to the VP-440 via RS-232: • Connect the RS-232 terminal block connector on the VP-440 to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub...

  • Page 14: Operating The Vp-440

    PICTURE>FINETUNE menu (see OSD Menu on page 14). Selecting the Microphone Type We recommend keeping the switch down if a microphone is not connected to the VP-440. To select the microphone type: • Move the 48 V slide switch up to select a condenser type microphone or down to select a dynamic type microphone.

  • Page 15: Locking The Front Panel Buttons

    The Panel Lock button light goes out and the front panel buttons are unlocked. The unlocking procedure in both “Save” modes involves pressing two buttons instead of one to prevent unlocking the front-panel by unauthorized users. VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...

  • Page 16: Using The Osd Menu

    Set the sharpness of the picture (not applicable for VGA inputs). NOISE Select the noise reduction: OFF, LOW, MID (middle) and HIGH (not applicable for REDUCTION VGA inputs). FINETUNE Enabled for VGA: AUTO ADJUST (NO/YES), H-POSITION, V-POSITION, PHASE, CLOCK, WXGA/XGA, RESET (NO/YES). VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...
  • Page 17 For example, in a movie the volume will be high enough to hear the dialogues and at the same time loud explosions and sudden noises in the soundtrack will be toned down so others would not be disturbed. VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...
  • Page 18 Set to OFF if the display shows an instability at the selected output resolution. FACTORY Select NO or YES. RESET INFORMATION Displays the INPUT and OUTPUT resolutions, INPUT and OUTPUT HDCP status, the IP ADDRESS and the FIRMWARE revision number. VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...

  • Page 19: Operating Via Ethernet

    IP address. After connecting the VP-440 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Change Adapter Settings. VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...
  • Page 20 4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears. Figure 11: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...

  • Page 21: Configuring The Ethernet Port

    Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Configuring the Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages (see Using the Embedded Web Pages on page 20). VP-440 – Operating the VP-440...

  • Page 22: Using The Embedded Web Pages

    Configuring HDCP per Input/Output on page 28. • Managing EDID on page 29. • Adjusting Audio Input Settings on page 30. • Adjusting Microphone Settings on page 31. • Configuring Automatic Switching Settings on page 32. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 23 33. • Defining Freeze Button Behavior on page 33. • Controlling VP-440 via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors on page 34. • Controlling an External Device via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors on page 35. To Browse the VP-440 Web Pages 1.

  • Page 24: Loading And Saving Configurations

    To toggle between standby mode and normal operation: • Click the power icon on the right-hand side of the web pages header. When in standby mode, the icon displays a gray background: Figure 15: The VP-440 Standby Mode VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 25: Configuring Video Input Settings

    3. If required, enter a new name and click the save icon to change the name of the input that appears in the web pages. 4. Click ON/OFF to enable/disable the HDCP decryption on the selected input. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Input To Be Switched To The Outputs

    1. Click Input Select on the Navigation List. The Input Select page appears (Figure 14). 2. Use the slider controls in the Volume area of the web page. 3. Click to mute the output. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 27: Configuring Network Settings

    2. Change the network settings as required and click Set changes. –OR– Select the DHCP On check box and click Set changes. A message appears asking you to confirm the setting change. Figure 20: Device Settings Page – Setting Change Confirmation VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 28: Upgrading The Firmware

    6. Restart the device, re-enter the IP address, and refresh the web page. 7. Make sure that the new version appears on the lower left side of the web page. Figure 23: Current Firmware Information Display VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 29: Configuring Video Output Settings

    Follow In 4. In the Picture area, use the slider controls to adjust the display picture quality. 5. Open the Noise Reduction drop-down box and select the level of noise reduction or select Auto. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 30: Configuring Hdcp Per Input/Output

    3. In the On Input area, click ON or OFF for each of the four inputs to turn on or off the HDCP encryption for that input. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 31: Managing Edid

    2. Under Read from, click the required EDID source or click Browse to use an EDID configuration File. 3. Under Copy to, click the inputs to copy the selected EDID to. The Copy button is enabled. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Audio Input Settings

    To adjust audio input settings: 1. Click Audio on the Navigation List. The Audio page appears. Figure 28: The Audio Settings Page 2. For Delay, select a time value in milliseconds. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Microphone Settings

    When Talkover mode is selected, use the slider controls or enter a number in the fields to adjust the microphone settings. Mic only – Microphone audio overrides the main output audio. ▪ ▪ Off – Microphone is disabled. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 34: Configuring Automatic Switching Settings

    Set to OFF if the display shows an instability at the selected output resolution. 6. Set Volume bar display – enable or disable display of volume bar when output is changed. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 35: Defining Panel Lock Button

    Audio mutes when video freeze (select whether to mute the audio when freezing the video). ▪ Audio mutes when video blank (select whether to mute the audio when blanking video). ▪ Echo (on or off). VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 36: Controlling Vp-440 Via The Rs-232 Terminal Block Connectors

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Controlling VP-440 via the RS-232 Terminal Block Connectors You can control the VP-440 via the RS-232 CONTROL port using, for example, a PC. Alternatively, you can select to control an external device (for example, turn on and off the display) via the RS-232 CONTROL port.

  • Page 37: Controlling An External Device Via The Rs-232 Terminal Block Connectors

    To control VP-440 via RS-232: 1. Connect your controlling device (e.g., PC) to the Input Select connector (see Connecting the VP-440 via the INPUT SELECT Terminal Block Connector on page 10). 2. Click RS-232 on the Navigation List. The RS-232 page appears.

  • Page 38: Securing The Web Pages With A Password

    2. Check Authenticate Web Pages access to indicate that you want the web pages to lock. 3. Fill in a user name (the default is Admin). 4. Fill in a password (the default is Admin). VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 39 2. Uncheck Authenticate Web Pages access to indicate that you do not want the webpages to lock. 3. Click the Set changes button below, and you will see the small white key disappear from the upper right corner. VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 40: Viewing The About Page

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing the About Page VP-440 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 35: The About Page VP-440 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    1.53kg (3.37lbs) approx. INCLUDED Power supply ACCESSORIES: Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. VP-440 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 42: Default Communication Parameters

    2. Click Soft Factory Reset. IP address values and User/Password settings do not return to their factory default parameters. RS-232/Ethernet (UDP) Command Protocol Command Format: ASCII protocol 3000 Example (Route the video HDMI3 input #ROUTE 12,1,2<cr> to the output): VP-440 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 43: Input Resolutions

    1024x768 60Hz 1280x768 60Hz 1280x800 60Hz 1360x768 60Hz 1440x900 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1400x1050 60Hz 1680x1050 60Hz 1600x900 @60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1920x1200 RB 60Hz 1280x720 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 720x480P 60Hz 720x576P (50Hz) 1280x720P (50/60Hz) 1920x1080I (50/60Hz) 1920x1080P (50/60Hz) VP-440 – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 44: Protocol 3000

    You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on VP-440. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 45: Understanding Protocol 3000

    Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. VP-440 – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 46: Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters: • CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) • LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) • SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing.
  • Page 47 Get audio talkover mode status. VERSION? Get firmware version number. VFRZ Set freeze on selected output. VFRZ? Get output freeze status. VID-RES Set output resolution. VMUTE Set enable/disable video on output. VMUTE? Get video on output status. VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution)/Get command was received After execution, response is sent to all com ports if AUD-EMB was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) Notes VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 – 1 - Video 2 - Audio 3 - Data 4 - IR 5 - USB output_id - 1….num of system outputs mode - 0 - manual 1 - priority switch 2 - last connected switch VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters (new EDID, etc.) are stable and valid VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 51 HDCP support changes following detected sink – MIRROR OUTPUT HELP Functions Permission Transparency Set: HELP Get: End User Description Syntax Set: Get: Get command list or help for specific command 2 options: 1. #HELP␍ 2. #HELP␠command_name␍ VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 Sets the image properties of the selected scaler LOCK-FP Functions Permission Transparency LOCK-FP Set: End User LOCK-FP? Get: End User Description Syntax Set: Lock front panel #LOCK-FP␠P1␍ Get: Get front panel lock state #LOCK-FP?␍ Response nn@LOCK-FP␠P1␠OK␍␊ Parameters P1– 0=No; 1=Yes VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 53 Set: Select the microphone. #MIC-SELECT␠P1,P2␍ #MIC-SELECT?␠ P1 ␍ Get: Get the active microphone. Response Set / Get: ~ nn@MIC-SELECT␠P1,P2, ␍␊ Parameters P1 1 (Scaler) P2 – Mic mode OFF=[] MIC1=1 MIC2=2 Both=[1,2], [2,1] Response Triggers Notes VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 54 P1 (channel) – 0 P2 (parameter setting) – 0=Depth, 1=Trigger, 2=Attack time, 3=Hold time, 4=Release time P3 (value) – P1 value (in corresponding to P1 units): Depth: 0~100 [%], Trigger: 0~100 (-60dB~40dB), Attack/Hold/Release time: 0~200 (0~2 sec) VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 55 Functions Permission Transparency MUTE Set: End User Public MUTE? Get: End User Public Description Syntax #MUTE␠channel,mute_mode␍ Set: Set audio mute #MUTE?␠channel␍ Get: Get audio mute Response ~nn@MUTE␠channel, mute_mode␍␊ Parameters channel – Scaler=1 mute_mode - 0=Off; 1=ON VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 56 Set: ~nn@NET-GATE␠P1␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters P1 (valid IP address)=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Notes A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. For proper settings consult your network administrator VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 57 Get: Get device subnet mask #NET-MASK?␍ Response Set: ~nn@NET-MASK␠P1␠OK␍␊ Get: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊ Parameters P1 (valid IP address)=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network. For proper settings consult your network administrator. VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 58 P3 (Route from, valid values are in accordance to the selected layer and Route to selected according to P1 and P2) – video inputs = 0 (HDMI 1), 1 (HDMI 2), 2 (HDMI 3), 3 (HDMI 4), 4 (PC 1), 5 (PC 2) Notes This command replaces all other routing commands. VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 59 After execution, response is sent to all com ports if CMD-NAME was set any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or genlock status was changed Notes Sets the audio delay for the selected audio output VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 60 STANDBY Functions Permission Transparency STANDBY Set: End User Public STANDBY? Get: End User Public Description Syntax #STANDBY␠on_off ␍ Set: Set Standby mode Get: #STANDBY?␍ Get Standby mode status Response ~ nn@STANDBY␠value␍␊ Parameters on_off – 0=Off; 1=On VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 61 – 0=OFF; 1=Mixer; 2=Talkover; 3=Mic only VERSION? Functions Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: End User Description Syntax Set: Get: Get version number #VERSION?␍ Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version – Format: XX.XX.XXXX where the digits group are: major.minor.build version VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 62 “Set” command with is_native=ON sets native resolution on selected output (resolution index sent = 0). Device sends as answer actual VIC ID of native resolution “Get” command with is_native=ON returns native resolution VIC, with is_native=OFF returns current resolution To use “custom resolutions” (entries 100-105), define them using command DEF-RES VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 63 End User Public Description Syntax #VMUTE␠P1, P2␍ Set: Set enable/disable video on output #VMUTE?␠P1␠␍ Get: Get video on output status Response Set / Get: ~ nn@VMUTE␠P1,P2␍␊ Parameters P1 (Scaler number) – 1=Scaler P2 (Off/On) – 0=Off; 1=On VP-440 – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 64 Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. I f this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re - installation of this product from or into any installation.
  • Page 65 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where PRODUCTS updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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