Manual

VS-161H - Contents i
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI—General Description 3
3.2 About HDCP—General Description 4
3.3 Defining the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher 5
4 Installing in a Rack 7
5 Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher 8
5.1 Connecting to the VS-161H Using the RS-232 Connection 9
5.2 Connecting to the VS-161H Using Ethernet 10
6 Operating the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher 14
6.1 The PC and DVD Modes 14
6.2 Acquiring the EDID 15
6.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 16
6.4 Resetting the Device to Factory Default Values 16
6.5 Upgrading the Firmware 16
7 Technical Specifications 17
8 Default Communication Parameters 18
9 Kramer Protocol 2000 19
Figures
Figure 1: VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher Front and Rear Panels 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher
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Figure 3: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection
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Figure 4: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter
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Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window
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Figure 6: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
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