kramer VP-558 Presentation Switcher Scaler User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Kramer
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kramer VP-558 Presentation Switcher Scaler
This guide helps you INSTALL and use your VP-558 for the first time.
Go to
www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-558
to download the latest user manual and check if firmware upgrades are
available.
Check what’s in the box
- VP-558 Presentation Switcher Scaler
- 1 Set of rack ears
- 1 Quick start guide
- 1 Power cord
- 4 Rubber feet
Get to know your VP-558
| # | Feature | Function | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TO USB OUT Buttons | Press a button to switch a USB input to the output (USB |
1 – USB 4).
2| OUT Buttons| Press a button to switch an input to up to 4 outputs.
3| IN Buttons| Press a button to switch an input to the output (HDMI inputs 1
– 6, HDBT inputs 1 – 4, and PC In).
4| STO Button| Press to store a configuration.
5| RCL Button| Press to recall a configuration.
6| OSD OUT LEDs| Indicate where the OSD is displayed.
7| OSD SELECT Button| Press to select the output on which the OSD will be
displayed (OUT 1 – OUT 4).
8| MENU Button| Press to display the OSD menu.
9| STATUS LCD Display| Displays the selected inputs switched to the outputs as
well as front panel lock up indication.
10| Navigation Buttons| | Press to decrease numerical values or select from
several definitions. When not in the OSD menu mode, press to reduce the output
volume.
| Press to move up the menu list values.
| Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the output volume.
| Press to move down the menu list.
ENTER| Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.
11| RESET TO XGA/720p Button| Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to
XGA. Press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p.
12| PANEL LOCK Button| Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the
front panel buttons.
#| Feature| | Function|
---|---|---|---|---
13| VIDEO INPUTS
Connectors
| HDMI IN| Connect to the HDMI source (1 – 6).
14| PC IN 15-pin HD| Connect to the computer graphics source.
15| HDBT IN| Connect to an HDBT Transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-
580Txr ) to pass audio and video signals as well as serial commands (1 – 4).
16| USB IN (type-B) Connectors| Connect to a USB host (1 – 4).
17| USB OUT (type-A) Connector| Connect to a USB client.
18| RS-232 DATA 9-pin D-sub Port| Connect to the PC or the remote controller
and pass data between this RS-232 port and the HDBT OUT port or one of the
HDBT IN ports.
19| RS-232 CONTROL 9-pin
D-sub Port
| Connect to the PC or the remote controller.
20| ETH Connector| Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through
computer networking.
21| Power Switch| Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF.
22| AUDIO INPUTS
Connectors
| HDMI 3.5mm
Mini Jack
| Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (HDMI 1 – HDMI 6).
23| PC 3.5mm Mini Jack| Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source.
24| MUTE Terminal Block Connector| Remote switch to mute the analog and
embedded audio signal. Allows easy integration of the audio system with a
public announcement audio system, usually
used in cases of alarms or other audio messages.
25| AUX IN| Terminal Block Connector| Connect to an auxiliary stereo balanced
audio source or microphone.
26| LINE/MIC
Selector
| Select either a line or a microphone input.
27| COND/DYN
Selector
| Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone.
28| MONO/STEREO| Select between a stereo or mono input.
29| AUDIO OUT 1 – AUDIO OUT 4| S/PDIF RCA
Connector
| Connect to an S/PDIF digital audio acceptor (for example, active speakers or
an audio power amplifier).
30| Terminal Block Connector| Connect to a stereo balanced audio acceptor (for
example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier).
31| VIDEO OUTPUTS
Connectors
| OUT 1 – OUT 4| HDBT RJ-45| Connect to an HDBT Receiver (for example, the
Kramer TP- 580Rxr ).
HDMI| Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
32| MONITOR OUT
Connectors
| S/PDIF RCA
Connector
| Connect to an S/PDIF digital audio acceptor (for example, active speakers or
an audio power amplifier)
33| Terminal Block Connectors| Connect to a balanced, stereo audio acceptor
(for example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier).
34| Speaker OUT Terminal Block Connector| Connect to a pair of loudspeakers.
35| Power Connector with Fuse| Connect to power cord and to main electricity.
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Mount VP-558
To rack mount the machine, attach both rack ears (by removing the screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the rack ears) or place the machine on a table.
- 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.
Connect inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-558
.
To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables
available at
www.kramerav.com/product/VP-558.
Using third-party cables may cause damage!
Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with
RJ-45 connectors.
For HDBT cables, it is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered to the connector shield.
- Balanced stereo audio connection:
- Unbalanced stereo audio output connection:
- Balanced Stereo Audio Input Connection
- Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection
PIN Wire Color
- Orange / White
- Orange
- Green / White
- Blue
- Blue / White
- Green
- Brown / White
- Brown
Connect power
Connect the power cord to VP-558 and plug it into the mains electricity. Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
- 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.
- Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
- Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.
- 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
- Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
Operate VP-558
Via OSD Menu
Enter the OSD menu via the MENU button on the front panel. Select a menu item
and set parameters as required.
Menu item| Function| |
---|---|---|---
Picture| Set the contrast, brightness red, green and blue shades and offsets.
Set the hue, saturation, sharpness, and noise reduction. When PC is the
selected input, fine tune the image.
Size| Select the size of the image.| Output HDCP| Select FOLLOW INPUT or
FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the HDCP will follow
the input or the output.
Resolution| Select the resolution.
Timing Shift| Set to on.
Auto Sync Off| Turn the auto sync ON/OFF. When ON, this deactivates the output
after a few minutes if no input is present.
Audio| Adjust Output 1 audio parameters: Source, embedded audio, embedded
audio bypass, output volume, mute, delay, MIC mixer settings and audio EQ.
No Signal Color| Select a BLUE or BLACK window color if no signal is detected.
OSD| Set the OSD parameters.| Factory| Reset the scaler parameters.
Audio Out| Set the parameters of the MONITOR OUT and SPEAKER OUT parameters:
source, embedded audio setup and bypass, output volume, mute, delay, MIC
settings, and more.
Audio Set| Set the input volume and microphone settings.
USB| Set the USB switcher parameters.
Ether| Set the Ethernet parameters.
Misc| Set IR routing and HDCP input.
Info| Displays the VP-558 source and input resolutions, HDCP status, MIC
settings and more.
Note: If you don’t see an image, verify that the display, TV, or projector is in good working order, is connected to the VP-558, and that the VP-558 is selected as its source. If you still don’t see an image, press and hold the RESET TO XGA/720P for 3 seconds to reset the output to XGA or 720p resolution.
Control peripherals via IR remote control
You can use a remote control transmitter (that is used for controlling a
peripheral device, for example, a DVD player) to send commands (to the A/V
equipment) from/to any of the transmitters /receivers connected to the HDBT.
Via the front panel buttons and via:
| RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000 | |
|---|---|
| Baud Rate: | 115,200 |
| Data Bits: | 8 |
| Stop Bits: | 1 |
| Example (Route the video from the HDMI3 input to the HDMI1 output port): |
ROUTE 1,1,3
Default Ethernet Parameters
IP Address:| 192.168.1.39| TCP Port #:| 5000
Subnet mask:| 255.255.255.0| Default UDP Port #:| 50000
Default gateway:| 192.168.1.254| Maximum UDP/TCP Ports:| 4
Default Username:| admin| Default Password:| admin
References
- Kramer | Audio-Visual Solutions and Experiences
- Kramer | Audio-Visual Solutions and Experiences
- Application Diagrams - Kramer Electronics
- Kramer Pro AV manufacturer - Product Categories
- kramerav.com/product/VP-558