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VS-42H2
4K 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3
Defining VS-42H2 4K 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher 4
Mounting VS-42H2 6
Connecting VS-42H2 7
Connecting to VS-42H2 via Ethernet 8
Connecting the Remote Input Selection Switches 10
Connecting to VS-42H2 via RS-232 10
Operating and Controlling VS-42H2 via Front Panel Buttons 11
Locking and Unlocking Front Panel Buttons 11
Acquiring an EDID from an Output 11
Muting and Unmuting Output AV 12
Routing an Input to an Output 12
Configuring and Maintaining VS-42H2 13
Setting DIP-Switches 13
Resetting VS-42H2 to Factory Default Settings 14
Upgrading Firmware 14
Using Embedded Web Pages 15
Routing and Setting the Inputs and Outputs 16
Managing EDID 18
Setting Device Parameters 20
Upgrade the Firmware 22
Viewing the About Us Page 23
Technical Specifications 24
Default Communication Parameters 25
Default EDID 25
Protocol 3000 28
Understanding Protocol 3000 28
Protocol 3000 Commands 29
Result and Error Codes 35
VS-42H2 – Contents i
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
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.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.
VS-42H2 – Introduction 1
Kramer Electronics Ltd.
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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-42H2 4K 4x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher.
VS-42H2 is a high quality, 4x2 matrix switcher for HDMI™ signals that reclocks and equalizes
the signals and routes any one of four HDMI, HDCP-compliant sources (selectable) to any or
all outputs simultaneously.
VS-42H2 provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
control.
Exceptional Quality
• High-Performance AV Matrix – Switches 4 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR HDMI HDCP-
compliant signals to 2 18G 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR HDMI HDCP-compliant outputs at up
to 18G data rate. Signals are HDCP 2.2/1.4 compliant.
• Kramer Equalization & reKlocking™ Technology – Rebuilds the digital signal to travel
longer distances.
Flexible Connectivity
• Flexible Content Protection – Selectable HDCP per input.
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Kramer Electronics Ltd.
Typical Applications
VS-42H2 is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Conference Rooms.
• Education.
• Sports Bars.
• Restaurants.
• Casinos.
• Home Theaters.
Control your VS-42H2 directly via the front panel push buttons (with on-screen menus), or:
• By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial
controller.
• Remotely, from the infrared remote-control transmitter.
• Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly web pages.
You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on
the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver. The external IR receiver can
be located up to 15m away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60m
when used with three extension cables.
Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the
internal IR connection cable with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening
on the rear panel. Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.
VS-42H2 – Introduction 3
Kramer Electronics Ltd.
# Feature Function
1 IR LED Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal.
2 IR Sensor Receives signals from the infrared remote-control transmitter.
3 ON LED Lights green when the device is powered on.
4 INPUT SELECTOR Press one of the four input buttons to switch it TO OUT 1.
TO OUT 1,
Buttons (1 to 4)
5 INPUT SELECTOR Press one of the four input buttons to switch it TO OUT 2.
TO OUT 2,
Buttons (1 to 4)
6 MUTE OUT 2 Button Press to toggle mute of the OUT 2 signal.
7 MUTE OUT 1 Button Press to toggle mute of the OUT 1 signal.
8 EDID Button Press to capture the EDID (see Acquiring an EDID from an Output
on page 11).
9 LOCK Button Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons. Press and hold again to
unlock.
# Feature Function
10 INPUT HDMI Input Connect to up to four HDMI sources.
Connectors (1 to 4)
11 REMOTE IR Opening Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device via an IR
remote-controller.
Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm mini jack at the end of the internal IR
connection cable fits into this opening. (see Using the IR Transmitter
on page 3).
12 REMOTE INPUT TO OUT 1 Connect to up to four remote, contact-closure input selection switches
4-pin Terminal Block + for Output 1 (see Connecting the Remote Input Selection Switches
Ground on page 10).
Use the left G pin on the RS-232 4-pin terminal block in conjunction
with this terminal block.
13 REMOTE INPUT TO OUT 2 Connect to up to four remote, contact-closure input selection switches
4-pin Terminal Block + for Output 2 (see Connecting the Remote Input Selection Switches
Ground on page 10).
Use the left G pin on the RS-232 4-pin terminal block in conjunction
with this terminal block.
14 RS-232 4-pin Terminal Connect to a PC/serial controller.
Block Use the three rightmost pins for the RS-232 control and the left
ground pin for the two REMOTE INPUT TO OUT 12 and 13
terminal blocks
15 SETUP 8-way DIP-Switch Sets the device configuration (see Setting DIP-Switches on page 13).
16 PROG VIA USB Connector N/A
17 FACTORY PROG Switch N/A
18 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connect to a PC via a LAN.
Connector
19 RESET Switch Press while power-cycling the device to reset to factory default
parameters.
20 5V DC Connector Connect to the power adapter, center pin positive.
21 OUT 1 and OUT 2 HDMI Connect to up to two HDMI acceptors.
Output Connectors
Mounting VS-42H2
This section provides instructions for mounting VS-42H2. Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommended range:
• Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F).
• Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Caution:
• Mount VS-42H2 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.
Connecting VS-42H2
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-42H2. After
connecting your VS-42H2, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42H2 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC
using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-42H2 with the factory
configured default IP address.
After connecting the VS-42H2 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 4.
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 6.
For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255
(excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Close.
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-42H2 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or
using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
You can connect up to four remote, contact-closure switches per output to control the
VS-42H2 remotely.
Figure 7 illustrates the wiring of the switch connections to the terminal block.
The three rightmost pins are used for the RS-232 control and the left pin is used as Ground
for the two REMOTE INPUT TO OUT 12 and 13 terminal blocks.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of the VS-42H2 to a PC/controller, as
follows:
To copy the EDID from Output 1 and/or Output 2 to one or more Inputs:
1. Press the EDID button 8 to enter the EDID setting mode.
The EDID button and all the INPUT SELECTOR buttons light.
If there is no button activity for 10 seconds, the device automatically exits the EDID setting
mode to normal operation, the EDID button no longer lights and any changes made are lost.
2. From the TO OUT 1 4 (top) row, press each of the Input buttons to deselect or select
which inputs you want to copy the Output 1 EDID.
Each button press toggles the input button’s light on or off.
3. From the TO OUT 2 5 (bottom) row, press each of the Input buttons to deselect or
select which inputs you want to copy the Output 2 EDID.
Each button press toggles the input button’s light on or off.
4. Press EDID 8 .
The EDID changes are saved.
The inputs that were routed to specific outputs will stay lit.
Pressing the EDID button now applies the default EDID to all the inputs.
2. Deselect the pairs of input buttons to which you do not want to copy the default EDID by
pressing both the TO OUT 1 4 and TO OUT 2 5 input buttons simultaneously.
Both top and bottom row Input LEDs turn off for the selected pair.
3. Press EDID 8 .
The EDID changes are saved.
To mute an output:
• Press MUTE OUT 1 7 or MUTE OUT 2 6 .
The MUTE button lights, the inputs routed to the outputs flash and the output AV is
muted.
To unmute an output:
• Press MUTE OUT 1 7 or MUTE OUT 2 6 .
The MUTE button turns off, the inputs routed to the outputs stop flashing and the output
AV is unmuted.
Setting DIP-Switches
The eight DIP-switches 15 located on the back panel dictate the behavior of the VS-42H2.
Figure 8: DIP-Switches
# Feature Description
1 Input 1 HDCP support Off (up) – Input 1 does not support HDCP.
On (down) – Input 1 is HDCP compliant.
2 Input 2 HDCP support Off (up) – Input 2 does not support HDCP.
On (down) – Input 2 is HDCP compliant.
3 Input 3 HDCP support Off (up) – Input 3 does not support HDCP.
On (down) – Input 3 is HDCP compliant.
4 Input 4 HDCP support Off (up) – Input 4 does not support HDCP.
On (down) – Input 4 is HDCP compliant.
5 Output 1 switching mode Off (up) – Output 1: Manual switching.
On (down) – Output 1: Automatic switching.
6 Output 1 switching type Off (up) – Output 1: Last Connected mode (if DIP 5 is on).
On (down) – Output 1: Priority mode (if DIP 5 is on).
7 Output 2 switching mode Off (up) – Output 2: Manual switching.
On (down) – Output 2: Automatic switching.
8 Output 2 switching type Off (up) – Output 2: Last Connected mode (if DIP 7 is on).
On (down) – Output 2: Priority mode (if DIP 7is on).
The DIP-switch status is sampled when the device is reset. The unit must be powered off and
on for the new settings to activate.
Upgrading Firmware
VS-42H2 can be upgraded via Ethernet connection through embedded web page interface.
If a web page does not update correctly, clear your Web browser’s cache.
1. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your internet browser (default =
192.168.1.39).
If security is enabled, the Login window appears.
2. Enter the Username (default = Admin) and Password (default = Admin) and click
Sign in.
The default web page appears.
The General Info page displays information related to the device and the Web page version.
You can also configure VS-42H2 via Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000
Commands on page 29).
Managing EDID
Use the EDID page to copy EDID data to one or more Inputs from an Output, Input, or from
an EDID data file.
The display is not updated automatically when the status of an EDID changes on the device
due to outputs being exchanged. Click Refresh to update the display.
2. Click the source button from which to copy the EDID (Output or Input).
The button changes color and the EDID summary information reflects the EDID data.
3. Click one or more destination inputs or select all inputs by checking the Inputs
check-box.
All selected Input buttons change color and the EDID summary information reflects the
Input selection(s).
4. Click the Copy button.
A success message is displayed and the EDID data are copied to the selected Input(s).
5. Click OK.
The message disappears.
You can check or uncheck the Inputs checkbox to select or deselect all 4 inputs.
2. Adjust the parameters as required, either by entering the parameters directly or by using
the drop-down list and click set.
The changes are saved.
Upgrading Firmware
Technical Specifications
Inputs 4 HDMI On female HDMI connectors
Outputs 2 HDMI On female HDMI connectors
Ports Ethernet On an RJ-45 female connector
RS-232 On a 4-pin terminal block
USB On a mini USB connector
8 Remote Selection Contact- On 9 terminal block pins
Closure Switches
Default EDID
Monitor
Model name............... VS-42H2
Manufacturer............. KMR
Plug and Play ID......... KMR031D
Serial number............ 49
Manufacture date......... 2016, ISO week 19
Filter driver............ None
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EDID revision............ 1.3
Input signal type........ Digital
Color bit depth.......... Undefined
Display type............. Monochrome/grayscale
Screen size.............. 360 x 360 mm (20.0 in)
Power management......... Standby, Suspend, Active off/sleep
Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA-EXT)
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DDC/CI................... Not supported
Color characteristics
Default color space...... Non-sRGB
Display gamma............ 2.40
Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.611 - Ry 0.329
Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.313 - Gy 0.559
Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.148 - By 0.131
White point (default).... Wx 0.320 - Wy 0.336
Additional descriptors... None
Timing characteristics
Horizontal scan range.... 15-136kHz
Vertical scan range...... 23-61Hz
Video bandwidth.......... 600MHz
CVT standard............. Not supported
GTF standard............. Not supported
Additional descriptors... None
Preferred timing......... Yes
Native/preferred timing.. 3840x2160p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "3840x2160" 594.000 3840 4016 4104 4400 2160 2168 2178 2250 +hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync
Standard timings supported
640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA
640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA
EIA/CEA-861 Information
Revision number.......... 3
IT underscan............. Supported
Basic audio.............. Supported
YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Supported
YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Supported
Native formats........... 0
Detailed timing #1....... 1440x900p at 60Hz (16:10)
Modeline............... "1440x900" 106.500 1440 1520 1672 1904 900 903 909 934 -hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #2....... 1366x768p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1366x768" 85.500 1366 1436 1579 1792 768 771 774 798 +hsync +vsync
CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported
1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1280 x 720p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9)
720 x 576p at 50Hz - EDTV (4:3, 16:15)
720 x 480i at 60Hz - Doublescan (4:3, 8:9)
720 x 576i at 50Hz - Doublescan (4:3, 16:15)
1920 x 1080p at 30Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 25Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 24Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001
Report information
Date generated........... 12/03/2018
Software revision........ 2.70.0.989
Data source.............. Real-time 0x0071
Operating system......... 6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1
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Protocol 3000
Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or
Ethernet ports.
• Feedback format:
Prefix Device ID Constant Command Name Parameter(s) Suffix
~ nn @ Command Parameter <CR><LF>
The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VS-42H2. The following
figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such
as Hercules):
~nn@Devicecmd_name, cmd_name…<CR><LF>
To connect with a
randomly assigned IP by
DHCP, specify the device
DNS name (if available)
using the NAME command.
You can also get an
assigned IP by direct
connection to USB or
RS-232 protocol port, if
available.
For Backward
compatibility, the id
parameter can be omitted.
In this case, the Network
ID, by default, is 0, which
is the Ethernet control
port.
NET-DHCP? Get DHCP mode. COMMAND dhcp_mode – Get DHCP mode for port 1:
#NET-DHCP?<CR> 0 – Do not use DHCP. Use the IP set #NET-DHCP?1<CR>
by the factory or using the net-
FEEDBACK
ip or net-config command.
~nn@NET-DHCP dhcp_mode<CR><LF>
1 – Try to use DHCP. If unavailable,
use the IP set by the factory or
using the net-ip or net-
config command.
NET-GATE Set gateway IP. COMMAND ip_address – Format: Set the gateway IP address to
#NET-GATEip_address<CR> xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 192.168.0.1:
A network gateway #NET-
connects the device via FEEDBACK
GATE192.168.000.001<CR
another network and ~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF> >
maybe over the Internet.
Be careful of security
issues. For proper settings
consult your network
administrator.
NET-GATE? Get gateway IP. COMMAND ip_address – Format: Get the gateway IP address:
#NET-GATE?<CR> xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx #NET-GATE?<CR>
A network gateway
connects the device via FEEDBACK
another network and ~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR><LF>
maybe over the Internet.
Be aware of security
problems.
In case of an error, the device responds with an error message. The error message syntax:
• ~NN@ERR XXX<CR><LF> – when general error, no specific command
• ~NN@CMD ERR XXX<CR><LF> – for specific command
• NN – machine number of device, default = 01
• XXX – error code
Error Codes
Error Name Error Description
Code
P3K_NO_ERROR 0 No error
ERR_PROTOCOL_SYNTAX 1 Protocol syntax
ERR_COMMAND_NOT_AVAILABLE 2 Command not available
ERR_PARAMETER_OUT_OF_RANGE 3 Parameter out of range
ERR_UNAUTHORIZED_ACCESS 4 Unauthorized access
ERR_INTERNAL_FW_ERROR 5 Internal FW error
ERR_BUSY 6 Protocol busy
ERR_WRONG_CRC 7 Wrong CRC
ERR_TIMEDOUT 8 Timeout
ERR_RESERVED 9 (Reserved)
ERR_FW_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE 10 Not enough space for data (firmware, FPGA…)
ERR_FS_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE 11 Not enough space – file system
ERR_FS_FILE_NOT_EXISTS 12 File does not exist
ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_CREATED 13 File can’t be created
ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_OPEN 14 File can’t open
ERR_FEATURE_NOT_SUPPORTED 15 Feature is not supported
ERR_RESERVED_2 16 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_3 17 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_4 18 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_5 19 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_6 20 (Reserved)
ERR_PACKET_CRC 21 Packet CRC error
ERR_PACKET_MISSED 22 Packet number isn't expected (missing packet)
ERR_PACKET_SIZE 23 Packet size is wrong
ERR_RESERVED_7 24 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_8 25 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_9 26 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_10 27 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_11 28 (Reserved)
ERR_RESERVED_12 29 (Reserved)
ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED 30 EDID corrupted
ERR_NON_LISTED 31 Device specific errors
ERR_SAME_CRC 32 File has the same CRC – no changed
ERR_WRONG_MODE 33 Wrong operation mode
ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED 34 Device/chip was not initialized
SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
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