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VS-44H2A Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your VS-44H2A for the first time.

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-44H2A to download the latest user manual and check if firmware upgrades are available.

Step 1: Check what’s in the box

VS-44H2A 4K HDMI 4x4 Matrix Switcher

Remote control transmitter with batteries

Step 2: Get to know your VS-44H2A

1 Set of rack ears

1 Power cord

4 Rubber feet

1 Quick start guide

4

5

6

7

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1

2

3

Feature

IR Sensor

IR LED

ALL Button

OFF Button

IN Select Buttons (1 to 4)

OUT Select Buttons (1 to 4)

STO Button

RCL Button

8 LOCK Button

9 EDID Button

10 OUTPUT/INPUT 7-segment LED

Display

Function

Receives signals from the infrared remote-control transmitter.

Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal.

Press followed by an input button to connect the selected input to all outputs.

For example, press ALL and then Input button # 2 to connect input # 2 to all the outputs.

Press after pressing an output button to disconnect the selected output from the inputs.

To disconnect all the outputs, press ALL followed by OFF.

Press to select the input to switch after selecting an output (also used for storing machine setups).

Press to select an output to switch followed by an input.

Press STO followed by an INPUT (1 to 4) button to store the current switching configuration to the location corresponding to that INPUT number.

Press RCL followed by the corresponding INPUT (1 to 4) button to recall the preset switching configuration saved in that location.

Press and hold to toggle the locking/release of the front panel buttons.

Press EDID + STO buttons to enter the EDID mode.

Displays the input currently switched to the output which is marked above each input.

VS-44H2A Quick Start

P/N:

2900- 301078QS

Rev: 2

# Feature Function

11 HDMI™ IN Connectors (1 to 4)

12 S/PDIF OUT (coaxial) RCA

Connectors (1 to 4)

13 HDMI OUT Connectors (1 to 4)

14 BALANCED AUDIO OUT Terminal

Block Connectors (1 to 4)

15 PROG USB Connector

16 ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to up to 4 HDMI sources.

Connect to up to 4 digital audio acceptors.

Connect to up to 4 HDMI acceptors.

Connect to up to 4 balanced stereo audio acceptors.

Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.

Connect to a PC via a LAN.

17

18

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector

IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack Connector

Connect to a PC/serial controller.

Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device via IR remote controller

Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm jack at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits into this opening.

19 Mains Power Connector and Fuse Plug in the power cord.

20 Power Illuminated Switch Turn the device on and off.

Step 3: Install the VS-44H2A

To rack mount the machine, attach both ear brackets (by removing the three screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets) or place the machine on a table.

Step 4: Connect the inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-44H2A . For best results, we recommend that you always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VS-44H2A .

Connect the audio output

To a balanced stereo audio acceptor:

To an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor:

Step 5: Connect the power

Connect the power cord to VS-44H2A and plug it into the mains electricity.

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: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.

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

See

www.KramerAV.com

for updated safety information

Step 6: Operate the VS-44H2A

Operate via: RS-232 and Ethernet communication parameters:

Operate Product via:

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Front panel buttons

•

Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller

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Remotely, using the IR remote control transmitter

•

Embedded web pages via the Ethernet

RS-232/Ethernet

Baud Rate:

Data Bits:

115,200

8

Stop Bits: 1

Example (Route input 1 to output 1):

Parity: None

Command Format: ASCII Protocol 3000

#VID 1>1<cr>

Ethernet Parameters

IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Default TCP Port #: 5000

Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Default UDP Port #: 50000

Full Factory Reset

Front panel:

Protocol 3000:

Web Pages:

There is no option for factory reset from front panel.

“#factory” command.

Device Settings page, Soft Factory Reset resets all parameters to factory default except for network parameters.

Switch an input to an output via front panel buttons

Press an output button followed by an input button to switch the selected input to the selected output.

Store a switching setting

1. Configure the switching as required for the preset.

2. Press STO . The STO button flashes.

3. Select an input button (1-4).

4. Press STO to store the current setup. The STO button stops flashing.

Recall a switching setting

1. Press RCL . The RCL button flashes.

2. Press the relevant input button that stored the preset.

3. Press RCL to recall the stored preset. The RCL button stops flashing.

Acquiring the EDID

Acquire EDID from:

•

One output to one or more of the inputs.

•

Different outputs to different inputs.

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The default EDID (by reading EDID from an output that is not connected to an acceptor).

To acquire an EDID from an output to an input, connect the output to an acceptor and then:

1. Press and hold EDID and STO for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash.

2. Press an input button (to which the EDID is copied) selected button flashes.

3. Press an output button (from which the EDID is acquired).

4. Press EDID . Wait until the device acquires the EDID and EDID and STO stop flashing.

To acquire an EDID from different outputs to different inputs, connect the outputs to acceptors and then:

1. Press and hold EDID and STO for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash.

2. Press an input button (to which the EDID is copied) selected button flashes.

3. Press an output button (from which the EDID is acquired).

4. Press the selected input button again. The button stops flashing.

5. repeat steps 2 to 3.

6. Press EDID . Wait until the device acquires the EDID and EDID and STO stop flashing.

Technical Specifications

Inputs

Outputs

Ports

4 HDMI

4 HDMI

4 S/PDIF

4 Balanced Stereo Audio

1 USB

1 RS-232

On female HDMI connectors

On female HDMI connectors

On female RCA connectors

On 5-pin terminal block connectors

On a Mini female connector

On a 9-pin D-sub connector

Video

Control

1 IR IN

1 Ethernet

Max. Resolution

Max. Data Rate

Compliance

Front Panel

On a 3.5mm mini jack

On an RJ-45 female connector

4K@60Hz 4:4:4

18Gbps (6Gbps per graphic channel)

Supports HDMI 2.0/1.4, HDCP 2.2/1.4,

IN and OUT selection buttons; OFF, ALL, STO, RCL EDID,

LOCK buttons

60VA Power

Environmental Conditions

Regulatory Compliance

Enclosure

General

Consumption

Source

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Humidity

Safety

Environmental

Size

Cooling

Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

10% to 90%, RH non-condensing

CE

RoHs, WEEE

19” 1U, rack mountable

Fan

43.6cm x 23.7cm x 4.4cm

(17.2” x 9.3” x 1.7”)

Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)

Net Weight

Shipping Weight

Included

52.5cm x 33cm x 10.7cm

(20.7” x 13” x 4.2”)

2.03kg (4.5lbs) approx.

Accessories

2.93kg (6.5lbs) approx.

Rack ears, power cord

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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