KRAMER VP-427X1 4K HDR HDBT Receiver User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Kramer

Table of Contents

Step 1: Check what’s in the box
Step 2: Get to know your VP-427X1
Step 3: Mount VP-427X1
Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs
Step 5: Connect power
Step 6: Operate VP-427X1
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VP-427X1
Quick Start Guide

This guide helps you install and use your VP-427X1 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-427X1 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware upgrades are available.

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Step 1: Check what’s in the box

KRAMER VP-427X1 4K HDR HDBT Receiver---ICON1 VP-427X1 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler
1 Power adapter and cord
2 Bracket sets
4 Rubber feet
1 Quick start guide

Step 2: Get to know your VP-427X1

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Feature

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Function

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1| ON LED| Lights green when device is powered by power supply or PoE (PD).
2| INPUT Select Button| Press to select the input (HDBT or HDMI).
3| INPUT LEDs| HDBT| Lights blue when the HDBT input is selected.
HDMI| Lights blue when the HDMI input is selected.
4| IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack| Connect to an IR sensor to control a remote device connected to the transmitter side via HDBT tunneling.
5| IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack| Connect to an external IR emitter to control a local device from the transmitter side.
6| MENU Button| Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu. Press together with the button to reset the output to 1080p resolution.
7| ENTER Button| In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item. Press together with the FREEZE/+ button to reset the output to XGA resolution (1024×768).
8| — Button| In OSD, press to move back through menus or decrement parameter values. Press together with the MENU button to reset the output to 1080p resolution.
9| FREEZE/+ Button| In OSD, press to move forward through menus or increment parameter values. When not in OSD, press to freeze the display.
10| Ethernet RJ-45 Connector| Connect to a PC via a LAN to setup and monitor the VP-427X1 via the Windows software, as well as upgrade the firmware.
11| PROG USB Connector| Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.
12| INPUTS| HDBT RJ-45 Connector with PoE (PD)| Connect to a transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-789Txr).
13| HDMI Connector| Connect to an HDMI source.
14| RS-232 CONTROL 3-pin Terminal Block Connector| Connect to a serial controller or PC.
15| REMOTE Contact-Closure 4-pin Terminal Block Connector| Connect to contact closure switches, an occupancy sensor and/or toggle switches
(contact between the desired pin and GND pin), to turn display on or off (see Step 6: Operate VP-427X1).
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16| AUDIO 5-pin Terminal Block Connector| Connect to a balanced stereo audio acceptor.
17| HDMI OUT Connector| Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
18| 12V DC Connector| Connect to the supplied power adapter.

Step 3: Mount VP-427X1

Install VP-427X1 using one of the following methods:

Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat surface (see www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-427X1).
Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/VP-427X1).
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.

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Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP- 427X1. KRAMER VP-427X1 4K HDR HDBT Receiver---Connect

Connecting the audio output
To a balanced stereo audio acceptor: KRAMER VP-427X1 4K HDR HDBT Receiver---
Connecting

To an unbalanced stereo audio acceptor: KRAMER VP-427X1 4K HDR HDBT
Receiver--- unbalanced

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. KRAMER VP-427X1 4K HDR HDBT
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EIA /TIA 568B

To achieve specified extension distances, use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VP- 427X1. Using third-party cables may cause damage!

Step 5: Connect power

If there is no PoE input, connect the power adapter to the VP-427X1 and plug it to 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.

Step 6: Operate VP-427X1

To operate VP-427X1, use one of these options:

Front panel buttons.
Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller
Embedded web pages via the Ethernet.

RS-232 Control / Protocol 3000

Baud Rate:| 115,200| Parity:| None| Stop Bits:| 1
Data Bits:| 8| Command Format:| ASCII| |
Example: (Route video HDBT INPUT to HDMI OUTPUT): #ROUTE 1,1,1
Default Ethernet Parameters

Operating via the remote control switches
Momentarily connect the desired pin to the GND pin to select an input:

Pin Name	Function
TOGGLE	One button toggles between display on and display off (instead of

using two separate buttons for on and off). Alternatively, using the VP-427X1 OSD, configure turning the display on or off according to whether a switch is open or closed, for example, when using an occupancy sensor.
OFF| Turn off the display.
ON| Turn on the display.

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