Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4 4.1 5 6 6.1 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Defining EDID About the Power Connect™ Feature Recommendations for Best Performance Redundant Power Supplies Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-6464DN in a Rack Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Port Numbering 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 9 10 11 12 6.2 6.
Contents 8.2 Using the Config Menu 26 9 10 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems Installing the Video Generator Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems 31 32 32 32 33 33 11 12 13 14 15 16 16.1 16.
Contents Tables Table 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2: VS-6464DN Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels Table 3: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 4: Port Numbering Table 5: EDID Configuration Requests and Results Table 6: Available PC Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper off) Table 7: Available HD Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper on, default) Table 8: Technical Specifications of the 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 9: Technica
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 • Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 2.1 Quick Start The following quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. 1 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VS-6464DN is a high performance matrix switcher chassis that supports up to 64 x 64 ports 1 for various signals (depending on the type of cards installed). It features a very high bandwidth 2 of up to 3.2Gbps (for the chassis only, effective bandwidth of the system depends on the I/O cards) that ensures transparent performance even in the most critical applications.
Overview You can operate the VS-6464DN via the front panel buttons 1 or remotely via: • RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other serial controller • Ethernet over a LAN • The infrared remote control transmitter The VS-6464DN is housed in a 19" rack-mountable enclosure.
Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher 3.
Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Note: Buttons 12, 13 and 14 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively.
Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 # Feature Doublefunction Selector Buttons Area ESC EDID 1 STO 1 ALL Menu OFF1 Button 1 Functions RCL DELAY ENT 9 10 11 12 13 IR Receiver IR LED POWER Switch TAKE Button MENU Button 14 LOCK Button 15 16 17 BREAKAWAY Button DEFAULT SETUP Button OUTPUTS/INPUTS LCD Display 18 Power Supplies Function Press to exit the current operation Press to assign EDID channe
Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 3 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the VS-6464DN showing DVI cards installed as an example.
Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 3: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features # 22 Feature Video Generator Output Connector 23 PATTERN Button 24 RESOLUTION DIP-switches 25 IN 1~32 Connectors 26 IN 33~64 Connectors 27 AC Mains Power Module 28 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port 29 NET Ethernet RJ-45 Connector 30 OUT 1~32 Connectors 31 OUT 33~64 Connectors 4.
Installing the VS-6464DN in a Rack 5 Installing the VS-6464DN in a Rack This section provides instruction on rack mounting the VS-6464DN.
Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher 6 Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher The configuration of DVI input/output cards shown in Figure 4 is merely a sample representation and different I/O cards may be mixed as required (for limitations, see page 12). Exactly the same principles apply to installations using DVI dual link, DVI (HDCP), DVI (over 4LC fiber cable) and HDMI cards.
Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher To install 1 the VS-6464DN as illustrated in the example in Figure 4: 1. Connect up to 64 DVI video sources (for example 2, computer graphics sources). 2. Connect up to 64 DVI video acceptors, (for example2, a plasma display and a DVI LCD display). 3. If required, connect a PC or remote controller to the RS-232 port (see Section 6.1) and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 6.3). 4. Connect the power cord 3. 5.
Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering Table 4: Port Numbering 1 2 3 # Port Number IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 IN 9, IN 10 IN 17, IN 18, IN 19, IN 20 # Port Number 4 OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3, OUT 4 5 OUT 9, OUT 10, OUT 11, OUT 12 6 OUT 17, OUT 18 Note: There is no IN 13, IN 14, IN 15, IN 16, OUT 21, OUT 22, OUT 23 or OUT 24 because these slots contain DVI dual link cards. 6.1.
Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher 6.2 Connecting to the VS-6464DN via RS-232 You can connect to the VS-6464DN via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required 1. To connect to the VS-6464DN via RS-232: • Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-6464DN unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC 6.
Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as shown in Figure 7. 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.
Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 7. Click OK. 6.3.
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 7 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher This section describes: • The startup display (see Section 7.1) • Using the selector buttons (see Section 7.2) • Confirming actions (see Section 7.3) • Switching options (see Section 7.4) • Locking the front panel (see Section 7.5) 7.1 Startup Display After switching on the power, the LCD display 1 shows the following screens in sequence.
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher view any of the matrix combinations use the ◄ or the ► buttons on the front panel to shift the sliding window to the right or left. This sliding window functionality is enabled when: • The switcher is in between operations 1 • Recalling a setup using the ◄ or ► buttons When entering an output/input combination, the contents of the LCD display automatically shift to indicate the current status of the selected output. 7.
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher • No protection is offered to correct an erroneous action In the Confirm mode: • The TAKE button lights • You enter an action and then confirm it by pressing the TAKE button • Every action requires user confirmation, protecting against erroneous actions • Execution is postponed until you confirm the action 1 7.3.
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 In__ => Out 12 The left-hand side of the display shows a section of the output/input display automatically sliding the content to include output 12. 2.
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 2. Press OFF (3) on the numeric keypad (see Figure 2). The following message is displayed: out__ => OFF 3. Use the numeric keypad to turn the required output off. The output is turned off. To turn an output off in the Confirm mode: • Repeat the steps above and then press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the action Alternatively, you can perform a switching operation (see Section 7.4.1) and set the input to 00. 7.4.
Using the Configuration Menu 7.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons You can lock 1 the VS-6464DN to prevent tampering with the unit or prevent the settings from being changed accidentally via the front panel buttons. To lock the front panel buttons: • Press and hold LOCK until the button lights. The front panel buttons are locked To unlock the front panel buttons: • Press and hold LOCK until the button is no longer lit.
Using the Configuration Menu 8.1.1 Setup Menu—1: inXX=>ALL, Switching one Input to all Outputs This option switches one input to all outputs. To switch one input to all outputs: 1. Press MENU. The Setup Menu options are displayed. 2. Press 1 (ALL) on the numeric keypad (see Figure 2). The following is displayed: in__ => ALL 3. Using the numeric keys, enter the input to be switched to all outputs. The TAKE button flashes. 4. Press TAKE. The selected input is switched to all outputs.
Using the Configuration Menu Note: It is necessary to have a display/device connected to the output from which you want to read the EDID. Failure to do so results in the default EDID being written to storage. To assign an EDID to between one and eight inputs: 1. Press MENU. The Setup Menu options are displayed. 2. Press 7 (EDID) on the numeric keypad (see Figure 2). The following is displayed: SETUP EDID ENTER to View EDID and Set EDID 3. Press ENT. The current EDID matrix configuration is displayed. 4.
Using the Configuration Menu sets the time delay for an output which lapses between entering a switching action and the execution of the action. This delay can be set for each output independently. The delay is defined in units of 200ms and ranges from 0 to 15, providing delays of between 0 and 3 seconds (15 x 200ms = 3 seconds). To set the execution delay for an output: 1. Press MENU. The Setup Menu options are displayed. 2. Press 9 (DELAY) on the numeric keypad (see Figure 2).
Using the Configuration Menu 8.1.6 Setup Menu—6: recall setup XX, Recalling a Preset This option recalls a stored configuration from a preset (1 to 59). To recall a stored configuration: 1. Press MENU. The Setup Menu options are displayed. 2. Press 6 (RCL) on the numeric keypad (see Figure 2). The following is displayed: recall <= __ 3. Using the numeric keys, enter the preset (in this example, 02) to recall. The following is displayed: Wait …..
Using the Configuration Menu Use the Config Menu as follows: 1. Press the MENU button to cycle through the menu items 1. 2. Press the ENT button to enter a submenu. 3. After entering a submenu, you can select between several options. Select an option by pressing one of the illuminated buttons in the Selector Buttons area. 4. After selecting the desired option, a description of the desired change is displayed and the TAKE button flashes. 5. Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the change.
Using the Configuration Menu 2. Press MENU until the following is displayed: OUT: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 LOAD: Y X Y Y Y Y X Y Y Y X • Y indicates that a load is attached and X indicates that no load is detected on the relevant output. 3. Do one of the following: Press BREAKAWAY to exit the Config Menu Wait approximately 15 seconds for the operation to time out Press MENU to move to the next Config Menu option 8.2.
Using the Configuration Menu To switch the Reply configuration on or off: 1. Press MENU twice. The following message is displayed: start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENT to change them 2. Press MENU until the following is displayed: interface REPLY configuration current interface REPLY - ON This indicates the current Reply configuration status. 3. Press ENT to enter the Reply Submenu. The following is displayed: interface REPLY configuration 1:turn REPLY ON 2:never REPLY 4.
Using the Configuration Menu 4. Press TAKE. The following is displayed: current matrix stage store as DEFAULT setup • This indicates that the current setup is stored as the default setup. After a few seconds the next option on the Config Menu is displayed. 8.2.7 Config Menu—Total Matrix Reset This option lets you turn all outputs off or reset the unit to its factory default settings. To reset the matrix setup: 1. Press MENU twice.
Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 8.2.8 Config Menu—Display Firmware Versions This option displays the main and front firmware versions. To display the firmware versions: 1. Press MENU twice. The following message is displayed: start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENT to change them 2. Press MENU until the following is displayed: Main Firmware Version: 1.0 Front Firmware Version: 1.0 3.
Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems 10 Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems The VS-6464DN includes a video generator which can be used to diagnose video/audio issues in an operating environment. The video generator must be configured in the setup before it can be used. When installing the video generator, the number of configured inputs and outputs must be increased by one.
Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems Table 6: Available PC Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper off) DIP-switch Position 1 OFF ON OFF ON Resolution 2 OFF OFF ON ON 1024 x 768 @60Hz 1280 x 1024 @60Hz 1600 x 1200 @60Hz 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Table 7: Available HD Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper on, default) DIP-switch Position 1 OFF ON OFF ON Resolution 2 OFF OFF ON ON 480p (default) 720p 1080i 1080p Figure 9 shows the Resolution DIP-switch with both switches in the default o
Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems Figure 10: Signal Paths for Isolating problems 10.4.1 Testing the Projector Output Signal path: c to d; d to projector To test the projector output: 1. Configure Input 33 to Output 33 (see Section 7.4). 2. Connect Output 33 to the projector. 3. Set the generated video resolution (see Section 10.2). 4. Set the pattern for the generated video (see Section 10.3). 5. Verify that the projector output is as expected. 10.4.
I/O Card Hardware Installation Instructions To test the input and output signal path to the projector: 1. Configure Input 33 to Output 33 (see Section 7.4). 2. Connect Output 33 to Input 1. 3. Configure Input 1 to Output 1. 4. Connect Output 1 to the projector. 5. Set the generated video resolution (see Section 10.2). 6. Set the pattern for the generated video (see Section 10.3). 7. Verify that the projector output is as expected.
I/O Card Hardware Installation Instructions To install an I/O card as shown in Figure 11: 1. Power off the VS-6464DN and all devices connected to it. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the blanking plate. 3. Remove the blanking plate from the slot and store it for possible future use. 4. Remove the new card from its shipping box and anti-ESD bag. 5. Holding the card by the upper and lower handle, align the card with the plastic guide rails (see Figure 12).
Power Supply Installation 12 Power Supply Installation The VS-6464DN is supplied with three redundant power supplies and can run on a minimum of two power supplies. To install a second power supply: 1. Remove the new power supply from its shipping carton and anti-static bag. 2. Power down the chassis. 3. Align the new power supply with the rails on the bottom of the slot. 4. Slide the power supply into the slot until it makes contact with the rear connector, insuring that it remains straight. 5.
Technical Specifications Table 9: Technical Specifications of VS-6464DN Compatible Cards MAX RESOLUTION: Up to UXGA; 1080p, 1920x1200 Compliance HDMI Card Ports Bandwidth Support per Channel 8 DVI 1.65Gbps DVI 1.0 DVI 8 HDCP 2.25Gbps V.1.4 with HDCP HDCP/HDMI DVI (4LC Fiber Optic 1) 8 4LC 1.65Gbps DVI 1.0 3D Pass Through Deep Color, Yes x.v.
Default Communication Parameters 15 Default Communication Parameters Table 10 lists the default communication parameters for the VS-6464DN. Table 10: Default Communication Parameters for the VS-6464DN EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Command Format Example (To switch Output 1 to Input 1) 9600 8 1 None HEX 0x01, 0x81, 0x81, 0x81 Ethernet Default Values IP Address TCP Port # 192.168.1.
Factory Default EDID GTF standard............. Not supported Additional descriptors... None Preferred timing......... Yes Native/preferred timing.. 1024x768p at 60Hz (4:3) Modeline............... "1024x768" 65.000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 +hsync +vsync Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1200p at 60Hz (16:10) Modeline............... "1920x1200" 154.
Factory Default EDID Video bandwidth.......... 170MHz CVT standard............. Not supported GTF standard............. Not supported Additional descriptors... None Preferred timing......... Yes Native/preferred timing.. 1280x720p at 60Hz Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 746 +hsync -vsync Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9) Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.
Communication Protocols Rear center.............. No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No Rear LFE................. No CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..... 1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock.......
Communication Protocols
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