Kramer VS-44H2A User Manual

Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VS-44H2A – Introduction
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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/support/recycling.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-44H2A.
VS-44H2A is a high-performance 4x4 matrix switcher for 18G 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDR HDMI™
signals. It and equalizes the signals and can route any one of four HDMI, HDCP-compliant
sources (selectable) to any or all outputs simultaneously.
The VS-44H2A 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 4 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, supporting HDR10,
CEC, color, Dolby /DTS-HD Master Audio, 3D Video as specified in HDMI 2.0.
• Features Kramer Equalization & ™ Technology – Rebuilds the digital signal to travel
longer distances.
Advanced and User-friendly Operation
• Easy Step-In Collaboration Function – When used with a Kramer Step-In enabled
switcher, just plug in your device and press the Step-In button. Your device becomes the
active signal on the main display.
• EDID Management – Individual EDID management per input. Captures and stores the
EDID from a display device.
• Quick Access to Common Configurations – Save up to four preset configurations.
• Convenient Unit Control and Configuration Options – Local control via front panel
switching, memory, lock and EDID buttons, Input/Output LED display and IR remote
control. Distance control via user-friendly embedded web pages via the Ethernet,
Protocol 3000 API, and RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen
system or other serial controller.
• Cost-Effective Maintenance – IR and Input Selection indicators facilitate easy local
maintenance and troubleshooting. Firmware upgrade via Ethernet or USB using a
user-friendly software upgrade tool.
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Kramer VS-44H2A Specifications

General

Certification	CE, WEEE
Housing color	Black
On/off switch	Yes
Rack capacity	1U
Housing material	Aluminum
USB connector type	Mini-USB
HDMI input ports quantity	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Built-in display	No
HDCP version	2.2
Product type	AV matrix switcher
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Sustainability certificates	RoHS
Harmonized System (HS) code	85299097

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	237.2 mm
Width	436.4 mm
Height	43.6 mm
Weight	2000 g
Package depth	330 mm
Package width	525 mm
Package height	107 mm
Package weight	2900 g