Kramer VSM-4x4x Seamless Matrix Switcher Multi Scaler

Specifications

• Model: VSM-4x4x 4K 4×4 Seamless Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler
• P/N: 2900-301565 Rev 3
• Website: www.kramerav.com

Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals. The VSM-4x4x offers exceptional quality, advanced  operation, and flexible connectivity.

Getting Started

Visit www.kramerav.com/downloads/VSM-4x4x for user manuals, application programs, and firmware upgrades. Ensure safety instructions are followed for best performance.

Defining VSM-4x4x

The VSM-4x4x is a 4K 4×4 Seamless Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler with various features as detailed below:

Mounting VSM-4x4x

Mount the VSM-4x4x securely in a suitable location ensuring proper ventilation.

Connecting VSM-4x4x

Connect the VSM-4x4x to the appropriate devices following theprovided instructions for balanced/unbalanced stereo audio and RS-232 connections.

Operating VSM-4x4x

Operate the VSM-4x4x using the front panel buttons, Ethernetconnection, or embedded web pages. Perform tasks such as storing and recalling presets, switching inputs to outputs, selecting  multi-view modes, and managing EDID.

FAQs

What are the typical applications of the VSM-4x4x?
The VSM-4x4x is commonly used for controlling video and audio signals in professional settings such as conference rooms, control centers, and broadcasting studios.

How can I upgrade the firmware of the VSM-4x4x?
To upgrade the firmware of the VSM-4x4x, visit the Kramer Electronics website and follow the provided instructions for downloading and installing the latest firmware version.

Operating via Ethernet
Using Embedded Web Pages Defining AV Settings Operating and Controlling in the Matrix Mode Operating and Controlling in the Multi-View Mode Operating and Controlling the Video Wall Mode Managing EDID Defining General Settings Defining Interface Settings Defining VSM-4x4x User Access Viewing the About Page

Upgrading the Firmware
Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Default EDID
Protocol 3000 Understanding Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 Commands Result and Error Codes

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.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VSM-4x4x to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving Best Performance
· Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high- performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
· Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils. · Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence
signal quality. · Position your Kramer VSM-4x4x away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

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 GPIO 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 is located on the bottom of the unit.

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Recycling Kramer Products
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/il/quality/environment.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VSM-4x4x 4K 4×4 Seamless Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler. The VSM-4x4x is a 4X4 seamless matrix switcher that can also be used as a video wall driver (2X2 or 1X4), a quad-viewer, or a 4 picture multi-viewer. The unit allows instantaneous switching between inputs (that is, with a clean, frame-to-frame video cut). The VSM-4x4x supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2, with resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4, per-port HDCP and EDID settings, passing of 4 channels of embedded audio, and analog stereo de- embedded audio for each of the 4 outputs.
VSM-4x4x provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible connectivity.

Exceptional Quality
· PixPerfectTM Scaling Technology ­ Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high quality scaling technology.
· Matrix Switching Modes ­ Truly seamless switching mode (zero-time video cuts), or fade-through-black mode (enabling independent output resolutions).
· Built-in ProcAmp ­ Color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness. · Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections ­ Full, 4:3, 16:9 and best fit. · 4 Preset Memory Locations ­ For each operation mode for quick access to common IN-OUT configurations.
· Non-Volatile Memory ­ Saves final settings. · Built-in noise reduction and picture enhancement features.
· HDMI Support ­ 4K@60Hz, Deep Color, x.v.ColorTM, 7.1 PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS- HD, as specified in HDMI 2.0.
Advanced and User-friendly Operation
· Selectable Operation Modes ­ 4×4 matrix switcher, video wall (2×2 or 1×4 configuration), multi-view display Split, Side-by-Side, PIP, POP, Stacked or Quad display.
· Bezel Correction Options ­ In video wall mode. · Constant Output Sync ­ For all modes of operation. · Multiple aspect ratio selections.

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· STO, RCL and IDENTIFY buttons, a RESET TO XGA/1080P button (to hardware- reset the output resolution) and a PANEL LOCK button.
· Built-in video Proc-Amp ­ color, hue, sharpness, contrast, and brightness are set individually for each input.
· Firmware Upgrade ­ Ethernet-based, via a user-friendly software upgrade tool. · Advanced EDID management per input. · Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last settings, after switching the power off
and then on again.

Flexible Connectivity
· 4 HDMI Inputs and 4 Scaled HDMI Outputs. · 4 balanced audio outputs with independent volume settings per output, embedded audio
on the HDMI inputs and outputs.

Typical Applications
VSM-4x4x is ideal for the following typical applications: · Presentation and multimedia. · Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and churches, production studios, rental and staging. · Video wall: large signage applications in public places. · Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for display or projection purposes.
Controlling your VSM-4x4x
Control your VSM-4x4x directly via the front panel push buttons (with on- screen menus, or: · Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly Web pages. · By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller.

Press to select an HDMI input (from 1 to 4) to switch to an output or a window. Press together with STO/RCL buttons to store a configuration and recall it when required (see Storing and Recalling a Preset on page 9).
In the MATRIX mode: select the output to which the input is switched (A, B, C or D). In the VIDEO WALL mode: not used. In the MULTI-VIEW mode: select the input for each window on the display.
Press ALL followed by an INPUT button to connect that input to all the outputs (not available for the video wall mode).
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 operate the system as a matrix switcher.

6 VIDEO-WALL Mode Press to operate as a video wall.

2×2

Configure a 2×2 video wall.

1×4

Configure a 1×4 video wall.

7 MULTI-VIEW Mode
8 RCL Button 9 STO Button 10 IDENTIFY Button 11 RESET TO
XGA/1080p Button 12 PANEL LOCK
Button

Press to operate in multi-view configurations:

Quad

4 windows filling the display.

PiP

1 window over a background image.

2 windows over a background image.

3 windows over a background image.

Stacked

4 images, overlapping (maintaining aspect ratio).

PoP

2 images, side-by-side (maintaining aspect ratio).

2 images, displayed as a split-screen (elongated images).
1 large window and 3 smaller images on the side (maintaining aspect ratio).
Press, followed by an input button, to recall a configuration.

Press, followed by an input button, to store a configuration.

Press to indicate which input is displayed on each output or window.

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle resetting the video resolution to XGA or 1080p.
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to toggle locking the front panel buttons.

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Figure 2: VSM-4x4x 4K 4×4 Seamless Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler Rear Panel

Feature 13 HDMI INPUT Connectors

14 HDMI OUTPUT Connectors 15 AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector 16 RESET Recessed button
17 ETHERNET Connector
18 RS-232 3-pin Terminal Block Connector
19 Mains Power Connector, Fuse and Switch

Function Connect to the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4). Connect to HDMI acceptors (from A to D). Connect to a balanced audio acceptor (from 1 to 4).
Press and hold while powering the device to reset to factory default parameters. Connect to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking. Connect to the PC or a remote controller.
Connect to the mains supply and use the switch to turn the unit on or off.

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Mounting VSM-4x4x
This section provides instructions for mounting VSM-4x4x. 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 VSM-4x4x 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.
Mount VSM-4x4x in a rack:
· Attach both rack ears by removing the screws from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the rack ears.

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Connecting VSM-4x4x

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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VSM- 4x4x. After connecting your VSM-4x4x, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting to the VSM-4x4x Rear Panel
To connect VSM-4x4x as illustrated in the example in Figure 3: 1. Connect up to 4 HDMI sources (for example, a Blu-ray player, a set top box, a work station, and so on) to the HDMI INPUT connectors 13 . 2. Connect the 4 HDMI outputs 14 to up to four HDMI acceptors (for example, displays). 3. Connect the 4 AUDIO OUT 5-pin terminal block connectors to 15 to up to 4 balanced stereo audio acceptors (for example, Kramer active speakers). 4. Connect the ETHERNET RJ-45 port 17 to a control system. 5. Connect the RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector 18 to a laptop. 6. Connect the power to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).

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Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor
The following are the pinouts for connecting the output to a balanced or unbalanced stereo audio acceptor:

Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio

Acceptor

Acceptor

Connecting to VSM-4x4x via RS-232

You can connect to VSM-4x4x via an RS-232 connection 18 using, for example, a PC.
VSM-4x4x features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control VSM-4x4x.

Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of VSM-4x4x to a PC/controller, as follows:

From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:

· Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VSM-4x4x RS-232 terminal block

RS-232 Device

· Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VSM-4x4x RS-232 terminal block

· Pin 5 to the G pin on the VSM-4x4x RS-232 terminal block

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Operating VSM-4x4x Via the Front Panel Buttons
VSM-4x4x front panel buttons enable performing the following functions: · Storing and Recalling a Preset on page 9. · Switching an Input to an Output in the Matrix Mode on page 10. · Selecting a Multi-View Mode Configuration on page 10. · Selecting a Video Wall Configuration on page 11.
Storing and Recalling a Preset
Store and recall user presets via the INPUT front panel buttons or via the P3K commands (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 58). Inputs 1 to 4 can store 4 device presets, which can be recalled when needed. Each preset stores:
· The video mode (matrix, multi-view and video wall different modes). · Video saturation, contrast and brightness. · Borders, labels and their properties (for example, color and background color). · Audio settings (for example, mute state and volume settings). Presets 1 to 4 can be stored via input Last preset is recalled at power up.

Storing a Preset
You can store 4 presets via the front panel input buttons (1 to 4).
To store a preset: 1. Set the device to the desired configuration. 2. Press STO. The STO button lights. 3. Press an input button (1 to 4). The configuration is saved to the selected preset.
Recalling a Preset
You can recall a stored preset from any of the 4 presets via the front panel input buttons (1 to 4).

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To recall a preset: 1. Press RCL. The RCL button lights. 2. Press an input button (1 to 4) to select the desired configuration. The selected preset is loaded.

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Switching an Input to an Output in the Matrix Mode
The VSM-4x4x matrix switcher mode is the default operation mode. Any of the four inputs can be switched to any of the four outputs. Switching is immediate and seamless (see Connecting VSM-4x4x on page 7) .
To switch an input to an output via the front panel buttons: 1. Select the Matrix operation mode. 2. Press an output and then an input to switch to the selected output. An input is switched to the output.

Selecting a Multi-View Mode Configuration

Set multi-view mode to multiple configurations and output each configuration identically to all the acceptors that are connected to the output. You can set the multi-view configuration via the front panel buttons and select the specific inputs for each configuration via the embedded web pages.

To define the multi-view mode:

1. Connect the inputs and the outputs in the same way as in the matrix mode (see Connecting VSM-4x4x on page 7).

2. Press a multi-view front panel buttons to set the following multi-view modes (the input images on each display are defined as pictures):

Press

Function Description
QUAD ­ Displays any of the four inputs on one screen (each quarter of a screen can show any selected input) and outputs it identically to all four outputs (HDMI OUTPUT A to D).

Result per Output

PiP 1 ­ Picture A appears in the background and Picture B appears over picture A.

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Function Description
PiP 2 ­ Picture A appears in the background, and Picture B and Picture C appear over picture A.

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PiP 3 ­ Picture A appears in the background, and Picture B, Picture B and Picture D appear over picture A.
Stacked ­ Pictures A, B, C, and D appear stacked, overlapping one another (or as independent pictures if positioned in a manner where they do not overlap).
Side by side ­ Picture A and Picture B appear side by side, while maintaining aspect ratio.

Split ­ Picture A and Picture B appear side by side and fill the screen. Aspect ratio is not maintained.

PoP 3 ­ Pictures B, C and D appear on the right side of the screen and picture A fills the remaining empty area, while maintaining aspect ratio.
The input images that appear in each picture are set as follows by default: Input 1 to Picture A, Input 2 to Picture B Input 3 to Picture C and Input 4 to Picture D. you can assign a different input to a picture via the embedded web pages (see Operating and Controlling in the Multi-View Mode on page 23).
Selecting a Video Wall Configuration
The video wall mode lets you display the output on a set of four monitors / TV sets that are tiled together in a 2×2 or 1×4 setting to form one large display.

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Each output shows part of the image as shown in the example in Figure 6. In the video wall mode the audio of the selected input is routed to one of the outputs.
Figure 6: The VSM-4x4x Video Wall Operation Mode
Connecting the VSM-4x4x in the Video Wall Operation Mode
Before configuring the video wall, you need to set up a video wall configuration.

Figure 7: Connecting the VSM-4x4x in the Video Wall Operation Mode

To set up a 2×2 video wall : 1. Connect up to 4 HDMI sources (for example, Blu-ray players) to the HDMI INPUT connectors (1 to 4), not shown in Figure 7.
2. Connect the HDMI output connectors to the video wall screens. Connect the: OUTPUT A connector to the top left screen. OUTPUT B connector to the top right screen. OUTPUT C connector to the bottom left screen. OUTPUT D connector to the bottom right screen.
3. Connect the power. 4. Press (VIDEO WALL 2×2 button).
Video Wall is configured.

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Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to VSM-4x4x via Ethernet using either of the following methods: · Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC on page 13). · Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 15).
Note: 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.
Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of VSM-4x4x directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying VSM-4x4x with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting VSM-4x4x 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 8.

Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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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 as shown in Figure 9 or Figure 10.
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure 11. 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.

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7. Click OK. 8. Click Close.

Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window

Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of VSM-4x4x to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Configuring Ethernet Port

You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages.

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Using Embedded Web Pages

VSM-4x4x can be operated remotely using the embedded Web pages. The Web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection.

Before attempting to connect: · Perform the procedures in Operating via Ethernet on page 13. · Ensure that your browser is supported.

The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

Operating Systems Windows 7
Windows 10
Mac iOS Android

Browser Firefox Chrome Safari Edge Firefox Chrome Safari Safari N/A

Some features might not be supported by some mobile device operating systems.

VSM-4x4x enables performing the following: · Defining AV Settings on page 17. · Operating and Controlling in the Matrix Mode on page 22. · Operating and Controlling in the Multi-View Mode on page 23. · Operating and Controlling the Video Wall Mode on page 40. · Managing EDID on page 44. · Changing Device Name on page 46. · Viewing the About Page on page 51.
To browse the web pages: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Type the IP number of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the default IP number:

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The Controller application page appears.

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Figure 12: Controller Application Page with Navigation List on Left
3. Click the tabs on the left side of the screen to access the relevant web page.
Defining AV Settings
VSM-4x4x has 3 major operation modes, Matrix, Multi-View and Video Wall which can be controlled via the embedded web pages. By default, the AV Settings page is set to the Matrix mode.
For each operation mode: · Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18. · Configuring the Layout on page 19. · Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20. · Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21.

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Selecting Device Operation Mode
Use the webpage header to select the device active operation mode. When selecting To select the active mode configuration:
1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Next to Active Mode view the current operation mode. 3. Click the Active Mode drop-down box.

Figure 13: Selecting the Operation Mode
4. Select the desired configuration: In the Matrix mode, select independent resolutions or fast switching (same output resolution for all the outputs). In the Multi-View mode, select one of the listed configurations. In the Video Wall mode, select 2×2 or 1×4.
The active operation mode is selected.

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Configuring the Layout
When in the matrix mode, the active mode is selected by the drop-down box. You can switch inputs to outputs and define the input and output settings. These settings are immediately reflected in the matrix mode. When in the multi- viewer and video wall mode you can configure a certain layout while a different layout is presented as the active mode. For example, in the Multi- View mode the QUAD layout is selected and displayed on the outputs, but in the list of layouts on the left side, Split Screen is selected and can be configured. The unit remains in Multi-View mode though, and only when Split Screen is selected as the active mode will it appear on the displays.
Figure 14: AV-Settings ­ QUAD Active Mode

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Adjusting Input Parameters
For each operation mode you can adjust the input settings. Not all parameters are available for each operation mode. To adjust input parameters:
1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Click Inputs tab.

Figure 15: AV Settings ­ Inputs Tab
3. For each input define the label: Change the input name. Hide/show the label and/or label background. Set the label text color. Select label position on the display.
4. Set HDCP on each input On or Off. 5. Use the sliders, text box or arrows next to the sliders for each input to adjust the:
Brightness Contrast Saturation
If you need to make identical adjustments for all the inputs, check Apply adjustments to all inputs and adjust the video parameters on that input only. These parameters then apply to the other inputs.

Inputs are adjusted.

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Adjusting Output Parameters
For each operation mode you can adjust the output settings. Not all parameters are available for each operation mode. To adjust output parameters:
1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Click Outputs tab.

Figure 16: AV Settings ­ Outputs Tab
3. For each output: Change the name label. Set HDCP to Follow Input or Follow Output. Select the output resolution.
When Matrix configuration is set to Fast switching, the resolution and Aspect ratio are identical to all outputs and are set via Output A.
Adjust the audio output volume.
Outputs are adjusted.

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Operating and Controlling in the Matrix Mode
VSM-4x4x matrix mode includes two configuration setups (selected via the Active Mode dropdown box, see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18):
· Independent resolutions ­ Allows to set the resolution and aspect ratio independently for each output.
· Fast switching ­ Output resolution and aspect ratio for each output are identical and are determined by output A.
Note that: · The circle on each input button appears green when an active signal is present. · The circle on each output appears green when a valid acceptor is connected to an output.
Setting the inputs and outputs in the Matrix Mode
To set the inputs and outputs in the matrix mode see: · Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20. · Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21. When in the Fast switching mode, the output resolutions and aspect ratio settings are identical for all the outputs and are set by Output A.
Switching an Input to an Output
To switch an input to an output: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Click a cross-point between an input and an output to switch an input to that output. 3. If required, do the following: Click to mute the video output . Click to adjust the output volume. The following window appears:

Figure 17: Setting the Output Volume
The inputs are switched to the outputs.

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Operating and Controlling in the Multi-View Mode
In the Multi-View mode, you can display several images in different configurations on one screen. To access multi-view configurations, see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18.
The multi-view mode enables performing the following actions: · Configuring the Quad Mode on page 23. · Configuring the Split-Screen Mode on page 26. · Operating and Configuring the Side-by-Side Mode on page 29. · Operating and Configuring the PiP Mode on page 32. · Operating and Configuring the Stacked Mode on page 35. · Operating and Configuring the PoP Mode on page 37.
Configuring the Quad Mode
In the Quad mode, each screen is divided to 4 quarters, typically 1 for each input.
When in the QUAD mode, perform the following actions: · Configuring the QUAD Mode on page 24. · Setting the Inputs and the Outputs in the Quad Mode on page 25. · Defining QUAD Mode Pictures on page 26.

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Configuring the QUAD Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the QUAD mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select QUAD configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The QUAD window appears:

Figure 18: Multi-View Mode ­ QUAD Configuration
3. For each image (Picture A, B, C and D) select the video source.

Figure 19: QUAD Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source

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4. From the Audio Source drop-down box, select the audio source.

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Figure 20: QUAD Configuration ­ Selecting the Audio Source
Setting the Inputs and the Outputs in the Quad Mode
In the QUAD mode, click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters.
When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.

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Defining QUAD Mode Pictures You can configure each picture on the screen separately.
To define a picture (for example, Picture A): 1. Click next to Picture A or select Picture A from the QUAD Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears.

Figure 21: QUAD Mode ­ Picture Settings Window
2. Set the video source, enable/disable video, enable/disable label, set the aspect ratio, set border color and thickness and enable/disable the defined border.
3. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Picture settings are defined.
Configuring the Split-Screen Mode
In the Split Screen mode, the screen is divided in two, presenting to images on the screen.
Perform the following actions: · Operating in the Split Screen Mode on page 27. · Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 28. · Defining Split Screen Mode Pictures on page 29.

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Operating in the Split Screen Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the Split Screen mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select Split Screen configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The QUAD window appears:

Figure 22: Multi-View Mode ­ Split Screen Configuration
3. For each image (Picture A and B) select the video source (in this example, both sources are HDMI 1, but any source can be selected).

Figure 23: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source

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4. From the Audio Source drop-down box, select the audio source.

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Figure 24: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Audio Source
Setting the Inputs and the Outputs
In the Split Screen mode, click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters.
When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.

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Defining Split Screen Mode Pictures You can configure each picture on the screen separately.
To define a picture (for example, Picture A): 1. Click next to Picture A or select Picture A from the QUAD Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears.

Figure 25: Split Screen Mode ­ Picture Settings Window
2. Set the video source, enable/disable video, enable/disable label and set the split position.
3. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Picture settings are defined.
Operating and Configuring the Side-by-Side Mode
In the Side-by-Side mode, two images are displayed on the screen.
Perform the following actions: · Operating in the Side-by-Side Mode on page 30. · Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 31. · Defining Side-by-Side Mode on page 32.

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Operating in the Side-by-Side Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the Side-by-Side mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select Side-by-Side configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The Side-by- Side window appears.

Figure 26: Multi-View Mode ­ Side-by-Side Screen Configuration
3. For each image (Picture A and B) select the video source.

Figure 27: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source

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Figure 28: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Audio Source
Setting the Inputs and the Outputs
In the Side-by-Side mode, click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters.
When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.

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Defining Side-by-Side Mode You can configure each picture on the screen separately.
To define a picture (for example, Picture A): 1. Click next to Picture A, or select Picture A from the QUAD Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears.

Figure 29: Split Screen Mode ­ Picture Settings Window
2. Set the video source, enable/disable video, enable/disable label, set the aspect ratio and set the split position.
3. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Picture settings are defined.
Operating and Configuring the PiP Mode

In the PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, several images are displayed over the background image. You can select up to 3 images over the background. This section describes the PiP 2 mode but applies to other PiP configurations.

Perform the following actions: · Operating in the PiP Mode on page 33. · Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 34. · Defining PiP Mode Pictures on page 34.

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Operating in the PiP Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the PiP mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select any PiP configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The selected PiP configuration appears (PiP 2 in this example).

Figure 30: Multi-View Mode ­ Side-by-Side Screen Configuration
Picture A always represents the background image.
3. For each image (Picture A, B and C) select the video source.

Figure 31: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source

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Figure 32: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Audio Source
Setting the Inputs and the Outputs In the PiP mode, click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.
Defining PiP Mode Pictures You can configure each picture on the screen separately. The background image and each PiP image have different settings.
To define the background picture (Picture A) and a PiP picture (for example, Picture B): 1. Click next to Picture A/Picture B or select Picture A/Picture B from the PiP Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears.

Figure 33: PiP Mode ­ Background (Picture A) Settings Window
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Figure 34: PiP Mode ­ PiP (Picture B) Settings Window
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2. Define window settings: Background image: set the video source, enable/disable video, enable/disable label and set the aspect ratio. PiP image: set the video source, enable/disable video, set the aspect ratio, enable/disable label, set the window size, position and alignment, set border color and width, and set the transparency of the window.
3. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Picture settings are defined.
Operating and Configuring the Stacked Mode
In the stacked mode, all 4 images are overlapping.
Perform the following actions: · Operating in the Stacked Mode on page 35. · Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 36. · Defining Stacked Mode Pictures on page 37.
Operating in the Stacked Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the Stacked mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select Stacked configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The selected Stacked configuration appears:

Figure 35: Multi-View Mode ­ Stacked Screen Configuration

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3. For each image (Picture A, B, C and D) select the video source.

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Figure 36: Stacked Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source
4. From the Audio Source drop-down box, select the audio source.
Figure 37: Split Screen Configuration ­ Selecting the Audio Source
Setting the Inputs and the Outputs In the Stacked mode, click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.

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Defining Stacked Mode Pictures You can configure each picture on the screen separately.
To define the picture: 1. Click next to a Picture or select a Picture A/Picture B/Picture C/Picture D from the Stacked Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears.

Figure 38: Stacked Mode ­ Stacked Settings Window
2. Set the video source, enable/disable video, set the aspect ratio, enable/disable label, set the window size, position and alignment, set border color and width, and set the transparency of the window.
3. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Picture settings are defined.
Operating and Configuring the PoP Mode
PoP mode displays one large window and 3 smaller images, with all images maintaining aspect ratio. Options exist to place the 3 small images either on the side or below the large window.
Perform the following actions: · Operating in the PoP Mode on page 38. · Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 39. · Defining PoP Mode Pictures on page 39.

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Operating in the PoP Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the PoP mode (for example, side): 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select PoP configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The PoP (side) window appears.

Figure 39: Multi View Mode ­ PoP Screen Configuration
3. For each image (Picture A, B, C and D) select the video source.

Figure 40: PoP Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source

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4. From the Audio Source drop-down box, select the audio source.

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Figure 41: PoP Configuration ­ Selecting the Audio Source
Setting the Inputs and the Outputs
In the PoP mode, click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.
Defining PoP Mode Pictures You can configure each picture on the screen separately.
To define a picture (for example, Picture A): 1. Click next to Picture A, or select Picture A from the PoP Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears.

Figure 42: Split Screen Mode ­ Picture Settings Window

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2. Set the video source, enable/disable video, enable/disable label, set the aspect ratio and set the border color and width.
3. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Picture settings are defined.
Operating and Controlling the Video Wall Mode
The Video Wall mode includes 2×2 and 1×4 configurations. To access Multi-View configurations, see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18.
In the 2×2 mode, one large window and 3 other smaller images, either on the side (side) or on the lower area of the screen (bottom) are displayed, while maintaining aspect ratio.
Perform the following actions: · Operating in the 2×2 Video Wall Mode on page 40. · Operating in the 1×4 Video Wall Mode on page 41. · Adjusting Bezel Correction on page 43.
Operating in the 2×2 Video Wall Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the 2×2 video wall mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select 2×2 configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The 2×2 window appears:

Figure 43: Video Wall Mode ­ 2×2 Video Wall Configuration

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Figure 44: PoP Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source
4. Define Bezel Settings. 5. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Video wall is defined.
Operating in the 1×4 Video Wall Mode
To operate VSM-4x4x in the 2×2 video wall mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select 2×2 configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The 2×2 window appears:

Figure 45: Video Wall Mode ­ 2×2 Video Wall Configuration

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Figure 46: PoP Configuration ­ Selecting the Video Source
4. Define Bezel Settings (see Adjusting Bezel Correction on page 43). 5. Crop the image as needed. 6. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Video wall is defined. Setting the Inputs and the Outputs
In the Video Wall mode click: · Inputs (see Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20) to adjust input parameters. · Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters.
When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A.

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Adjusting Bezel Correction
Bezel correction makes up for the rims around the displays used for creating the video wall, thus creating one smooth picture. In the example in Figure 47 the top photo shows the video wall before bezel connection and the lower photo shows the corrected image on the video wall.

Figure 47: VSM-4x4x Bezel Correction

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Managing EDID
VSM-4x4x enables you to individually configure and manage EDID settings for each of the 4 inputs. To manage EDID:
1. Click EDID on the Navigation List. The EDID page appears.

Figure 48: EDID Management Page
2. Under STEP 1: SELECT SOURCE, click the required EDID source from the outputs, inputs, default EDID or an uploaded EDID configuration file (for example, the default EDID file).

Figure 49: Selecting the EDID Source

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3. Under STEP 2: SELECT DESTINATIONS, click the input/s to copy the selected EDID to. The Copy button is enabled.

Figure 50: Selecting EDID Input Destinations
4. Click COPY. The following message appears.

Figure 51: EDID Warning
If you do not want AV settings to change, check “Prevent device modification data”. 5. Click PROCEED. After EDID is copied, a success message appears. EDID is copied to the selected input/s.
Defining General Settings
VSM-4x4x enables performing the following actions via the General Settings tab: · Changing Device Name on page 46. · Upgrading Firmware on page 46. · Restarting and Resetting the Device on page 47.

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Changing Device Name
You can change the VSM-4x4x name, To change the device name:
1. In the Navigation Pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears.

Figure 52: VSM-4x4x Device Settings ­ General
2. Next to Device Name, enter the new device name (Max. 15 characters). 3. Click SAVE. Device name is changed.
Upgrading Firmware
To update firmware: 1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page appears (Figure 52). 2. Click UPGRADE. A file browser appears.

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3. Open the relevant firmware file. The firmware uploads to the device.
Restarting and Resetting the Device
Use the embedded web pages to restart the device and/or reset it to its default parameters. To restart/reset the device:
1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page appears (Figure 52).
2. Click RESTART/RESET.
Figure 53: Restart/Reset the Device
3. Click PROCEED. The device restarts/resets.

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Defining Interface Settings
Define the Ethernet port interface settings. To define interface settings:
1. In the Navigation pane, Select Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears (see Figure 52).
2. Select the Network tab. The Network tab appears.

Figure 54: Device Settings ­ Network Tab
3. Set the Media port Stream service parameters: DHCP mode ­ Set DHCP to Off (default) or On. IP Address ­ When DHCP mode is set to Off, the device uses a static IP address. This requires entering mask and gateway addresses. Mask Address ­ Enter subnet mask. Gateway address ­ Enter the gateway address.
4. Define TCP (default, 5000) and UDP (default, 50000) ports.
Interface settings are defined.

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Defining VSM-4x4x User Access
The Security tab enables activating device security and defining logon authentication details. When device security is on, web page access requires authentication upon initial landing on operation page. The default password is Admin. By default, security is disabled. Enabling User Access
To enable security: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears (see Figure 52). 2. Select Security tab.

Figure 55: Device Settings ­ Users Tab
3. Click On next to Security Status to enable web page authentication (Off by default).

Figure 56: Security Tab ­ Security On

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4. Click CHANGE. 5. Enter the new password and then confirm password. 6. Click SAVE. Security is enabled and access requires authentication. Disabling User Access
To enable security: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears (see Figure 52). 2. Select Users tab (see Figure 55).

Figure 57: Device Settings ­ Users Tab
3. Click Off next to Security Status to enable web page authentication. The following message appears.

Figure 58: Security Tab ­ Security Status
4. Enter the current password. 5. Click OK. Security is disabled.

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Changing the Password To change the password: 1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears (see Figure 52). 2. Select Users tab (see Figure 55). 3. Next to Current Password, enter the current password. 4. Click CHANGE. 5. Next to New Password, enter the new password. 6. Next to Confirm Password, enter the new password again. 7. Click SAVE. Password has changed.
Viewing the About Page
View the firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in the About page.

Figure 59: About Page

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Upgrading the Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware via the embedded web pages (see Upgrading Firmware on page 46), or use the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to upgrade the firmware via the VSM-4x4x RS-232 port 18 .
The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from our website at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.

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Technical Specifications

Inputs

4HDMI

On female HDMI connectors

Outputs

4HDMI

On female HDMI connectors

4 Balanced Stereo Line Level On 5-pin terminal block connectors

Ports

1 RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block

1 Ethernet

On an RJ-45 female connector

Video

Max Bandwidth

18Gbps (6Gbps per graphic channel)

Max Resolution

4K UHD @60Hz (4:2:0) 24bpp resolution

Compliance

HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 1.4

Controls

Front Panel

Output and input selector buttons, system set up buttons (matrix, video wall and multi-view), store and recall buttons, display identify button, reset button and panel lock button

Analog Audio

Max Level

4.1Vrms when IN and OUT are at max 10db each

Impedance

500

Bandwidth

20Hz – 20kHz

Crosstalk

-114dBV

THD + N

0.005% @1kHz at nominal level

S/N Ratio

-89dB, 20Hz – 20kHz

Coupling

DC

Power

Consumption

100-240V AC, 98VA max.

Heat Dissipation

55W (188BTU/hr)

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Environmental

CE, FCC RoHs, WEEE

Enclosure

Size

19″ 1U

Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Fan Ventilation

General

Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

43.6cm x 18.3 cm x 4.4cm (17.2″ x 7.2″ x 1.7″)

Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H) 55cm x 27.6cm x 10.7cm (21.6″ x 10.9″ x 4.2″)

Net Weight

1.8kg (4lbs)

Shipping Weight

2.9kg (6.4lbs) approx.

Accessories

Included

Power cord

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

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Default Communication Parameters

RS-232

Baud Rate:

115,200

Data Bits:

8

Stop Bits:

1

Parity:

None

Command Format:

ASCII

Example (set the viewing mode to Split Screen):

VIEW-MOD 7

Ethernet

To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values go to: Menu->Setup -> Factory Reset-> press Enter to confirm

IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0

Default gateway:

192.168.1.254

TCP Port #:

80

Maximum TCP Ports:

1

Default username:

Admin

Default password:

Admin

Full Factory Reset

Rear panel

Press the RESET recessed button while powering the device.

P3K Commands

Use RESET and FACTORY commands.

Embedded web pages See (see Restarting and Resetting the Device on page 47).

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