Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 3.1 3.2 4 4.1 5 6 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview About HDCP Recommendations for Best Performance Your VS-66HDCP Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-66HDCP in a Rack Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Routing Inputs to Outputs Disconnecting the Outputs Storing and Recalling a Setup Acquiring the EDID 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 7 8 9 10 11 11 11 12 7.5 7.
Contents Tables Table 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 3: VS-66HDCP Technical Specifications Table 4: Default Communication Parameters Table 5: VS-66HDCP Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 6: Protocol Definitions Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 ii 6 6 16 17 17 18 19 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Introduction 1 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! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The high quality Kramer VS-66HDCP is an HDCP compatible 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher that accepts up to six DVI inputs and routes the selected DVI 1 input signal to any or all of six DVI outputs.
Your VS-66HDCP 3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • Use only high-quality connection cables 1 to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
Your VS-66HDCP Figure 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front and Rear Views 5
Your VS-66HDCP Table 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features # 1 Feature IR Receiver LED 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER Switch ALL Button OFF Button SELECT IN Buttons SELECT OUT Buttons STO Button RCL Button LOCK Button 10 11 EDID Button 7-segment Display 1 Function The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Use ALL to select all inputs or all outputs (see section 7.
Your VS-66HDCP 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the builtin IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver 1. The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables 2.
Installing the VS-66HDCP in a Rack 5 Installing the VS-66HDCP in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher To connect the VS-66HDCP, as the example in Figure 2 illustrates, do the following 1: 1. Connect up to six DVI sources 2 (for example, computer graphics sources) to the SELECT IN DVI connectors. 2. Connect the SELECT OUT DVI connectors to up to six DVI acceptors 3 (for example, DVI displays). 3. If required, connect a PC and/or controller to the RS-232 port (see section 7.
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Figure 2: Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 7 Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to: • Route inputs to outputs (see section 7.1) • Disconnecting outputs (see section 7.2) • Store and recall a setup (see section 7.3) • Acquire the EDID (see section 7.4) • Control the machine via RS-232 (see section 7.5) • Control the machine via the ETHERNET port (see section 7.
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 7.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs To route an input to an output: • Press an OUT key, followed by an IN key to route this input to that output To route one input to all outputs: • Press ALL followed by an IN button. The input is routed to all outputs 7.2 Disconnecting the Outputs To disconnect one output: • Press the OUT button of the output to disconnect and press OFF To disconnect all outputs at once: • Press the ALL button and then press OFF.
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher To recall a setup: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2. Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setup. In this example, press OUT 5. 3. Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setup. 7.4 Acquiring the EDID You can acquire the EDID from: • A single connected output (see section 7.4.1) • Several sets of inputs and outputs (see section 7.4.2) • Several connected outputs automatically (see section 7.4.
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 4. Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID will be copied (for example, IN 1). The selected input number flashes on the display. 5. Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID will be acquired (for example, OUT 1). 6. Press the SELECT IN 1 button again. The IN 1 button ceases to flash. 7. Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID will be copied (for example, IN 3). The selected input number flashes on the display. 8.
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 7.4.4 Acquiring the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID, do the following: 1. Turn ON the VS-66HDCP. 2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash. 3. Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied. The selected input number flashes on the display. 4. Press the OFF button until a "0" (zero) appears on the display. 5. Press the EDID button.
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. 2. Select Properties. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 4). Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6.
Technical Specifications 7.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-66HDCP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 7.6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Machine # 1) via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC. Use your PC initially to configure the settings (see section 7.6).
Default Communication Parameters 9 Default Communication Parameters Table 4: Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Parity: None Command Format: HEX Example (Output 1 to Input 1): 0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81 Ethernet Default Settings Reset Ethernet Default Settings IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Power cycle the unit while holding in the Factory Reset button, located on the rear panel of the unit.
Kramer Protocol 2000 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-66HDCP is compatible 1 with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 2 (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Kramer Protocol 2000 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated.
Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 8 - The reply is as in TYPE 3 above, except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup is not defined / no valid input is detected; or 1 if it is defined / valid input is detected. NOTE 13 - This is a request to identify the switcher/s in the system. If the OUTPUT is set as 0, and the INPUT is set as 1, 2, 5 or 7, the machine will send its name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT.
LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty: 1.
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