Kramer Electronics VS-44HDCP video switch
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1. VS 44HDCP Default EDID 1 720x480p at 60Hz 4 3 720x480 27 000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 hsync vsync 1920x1080i at 60Hz 16 9 1920x1080 74 250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace hsync vsync 1920x1080i at 50Hz 16 9 1920x1080 74 250 1920 2448 2492 2640 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace hsync vsync 1280x720p at 60Hz 16 9 1280x720 74 250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 hsync vsync 1280x720p at 50Hz 16 9 1280x720 74 250 1280 1720 1760 1980 720 725 730 750 hsync vsync Native formats Detailed timing Modeline Detailed timing Modeline Detailed timing Detailed timing Modeline Detailed timing 5 Modeline CE video identifiers VICs timing formats supported 720 x 576p at 50Hz EDTV 4 3 16 15 1280 x 720p at 50Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 1920 x 1080i at 50Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 1280 x 720p at 60Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 Native 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 1920 x 1080p at 50Hz HDTV 16 9 1 1 NB NTSC refresh rate Hz 1000 1001 CE audio data formats supported LPCM 3 channel 24 bits at 44 48 kHz CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration 3 0 Front left righi Yes Front LFE Front center Rear left righ Rear center No Front left right center No Rear left right center No Rear LFE No CE vendor spec2. Command Name Permission Transparency Pet L T D Description Syntax Switch to protocol 2000 P2000 cr Get C Response Nnn P2000 sr OK Notes Available only for devices that support Protocol 2000 Protocol 2000 has a command to switch back to an ASCII protocol like Protocol 3000 Command PR R Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency ewe eoo o o oOo T d Description Syntax Sot E Get Get device protocol version PROT VER cr Response NNn PROT VER sr3000 versioncr uF Parameters Version XX XX where X is a decimal digit Command PR ST Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency st Ge PRETLST Description Syntax Set Get saved preset list Get PRST LSTA ce Response Inni PRST LST s preset preset Parameters preset preset number Notes In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL Command PRST RCL Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency PRST ACL w an Ce Description Syntax Recall saved preset list PRST RCL se preset cr i Response Si nn PRST RCLs Jpresetfce LF Parameters preset preset number Notes In most units video and audio prese
3. Read EDID data GEDID se eeprom_id Response Multi line response inn GEDID se eeprom id sizer r EDID_datalce r inn GEDIDIse eeprom_id se OK Parameters eeprom_id EEPROM to get the EDID from size Device sends this parameter in response Size of EDID that will print edid_data EDID data as stream of bytes Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution Get command was received Notes For Get size 0 means EDID is not supported For old devices that do not support this command nn ERR 002 cr tris received Command GEDID EXT Command Type Common Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Read EDID from external device Get eatheciea te onl GEDID EXT s gt out_id Response Multi line response nn GEDID EXT se out_id sizelce u EDID_datalce tr pn GEDID EXT s out_id s OK Parameters out_id EEPROM to get the EDID from size Device sends this parameter in response Size of EDID that will print edid_data EDID data as stream of bytes iDCP Protocol 3000 Command Name Permission Transparency se a ooo y OO Description Syntax Sor E f 4 2 options 1 HELP 2 HELP command _namd Get command list or help for speci
4. 0 284 Wy 0 293 Additional descriptors None Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range 31 94kKHz Vertical scan range 50 85Hz 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 920x1080 148 500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz IBM VGA 720 x 400p at 88Hz IBM XGA2 640 x 480p at 60Hz IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 67Hz Apple Mac II 640 x 480p at 72Hz VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz VESA 832 x 624p at 75Hz Apple Mac II 1024 x 768i at 87Hz IBM 1024 x 768p at 60Hz VESA 1024x 768p at 70Hz VESA 1024x 768p at 75Hz VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz VESA 1152x 870p at 75Hz Apple Mac Il 1280 x 720p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 800p at 60Hz VESA STD 1440 x 900p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 960p at 60Hz VESA STD 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz VESA STD 1400 x 1050p at 60Hz VESA STD 1680 x 1050p at 60Hz VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz VESA STD EIA CEA 861 Information Revision number 3 IT underscan Not supported i i Supported Supported Supported
5. 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if the HEX code 01 85 88 83 was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 3 will switch input 5 to output 8 If the user switched input 1 to output 7 via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send HEX codes 41 81 87 83 to the PC When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending to the PC the same four bytes that it was sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high NOTE 3 SETUP 0 is the present setting SETUP 1 and higher are the settings saved in the switcher s memory i e those used for Store and Recall NOTE 4 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively For example if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting
6. A Z a z and some special characters for specific commands Parameters are separated by commas Message string Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a message starting character and ends with a message closing character Note A string can contain more than one command Commands are separated by a pipe character Message starting character For host command query For device response Device ID Optional for K NET K NET Device ID followed by Query sign follows some commands to define a query request 11 1 4 11 1 5 11 1 6 11 1 7 Message closing character CR For host messages carriage return ASCII 13 CRLF For device messages carriage return ASCII 13 line feed ASCII 10 Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command a pipe character separates each command Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored Entering Commands You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software such as HyperTerminal Hercules etc Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device To enter CR press the Enter key LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser For commands sent from some non Kramer controllers like Crestron some characters require special coding such as X Refer t
7. Protocol 2000 to Protocol 3000 and vice versa using the front panel buttons Press Output buttons 1 and 3 at the same time Protocol 3000 is active Press Output buttons 1 and 2 at the same time Protocol 2000 is active Note that when sending consecutive protocol commands make sure to maintain at least a 200ms delay between commands After performing EDID get store commands a 1 sec delay is required before sending another protocol command 44HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 6 7 6 8 6 8 1 VS 44HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent unintended tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VS 44HDCP To lock unlock the VS 44HDCP e Press and hold the PANEL LOCK button on the front panel to toggle the locking release of the front panel buttons Acquiring the EDID You can acquire the EDID from e A single connected output to one or more of the four inputs see Section 6 8 1 e Several sets of inputs and outputs see Section 6 8 2 e The default EDID see Section 6 8 3 Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output To acquire or change the EDID of a new output display 1 Connect the required acceptor to the output from which you want to acquire the EDID 2 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash 3 Press the INSELECT button to which the EDID is
8. Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site VS 44HDCP Installing in a Rack 5 Connecting the VS 44HDCP Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS 44HDCP After connecting your VS 44HDCP connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the VS 44HDCP as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect up to four DVI sources for example DVD players and or Blu ray disc players to the IN DVI connectors 2 Connect the OUT DVI connectors to up to four DVI acceptors for example DVI and or LCD displays 3 If required connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see Section 7 1 and or the Ethernet port see Section 7 2 4 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 5 Power the device 6 If required acquire the EDID see Section 6 8 S 44HDCP Connecting the VS 44HDCP Blu ray Disc Player Com omputer h Graphics Source LCD Display DVI Display Figure 3 Connecting to the VS 44HDCP Rear Panel VS 44HDCP Connecting the VS 44HDCP 6 6 1 6 2 Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to e Route inputs to outputs see Section 6 1 e Disconnect outputs see Section 6 2 e Store and recall a setup see Section 6 3 e Changing the port switching speed see Section 6 4 e Set HDCP on or off see Section 6 5 e Switching between Protocol 2000 and
9. The switching speed for the selected port is changed and the device reverts to the normal switching mode Note If the LOCK button is not pressed within about 12 seconds the device exits the port speed switching mode automatically and all changes are lost Setting HDCP to On Off HDCP support can be enabled On or disabled Off for each of the HDMI inputs allowing the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required for example when working with a Mac computer 6 6 To set the HDCP 1 Turn the power off on the machine 2 Press and hold the IN 1 IN 2 and LOCK buttons simultaneously and turn the power on while pressing these buttons you will need more than one person to perform this step The machine is set to the HDCP enable disable mode The input front panel buttons status indicates the HDCP state of each input HDCP enabled ON on an input that input button is illuminated HDCP disabled OFF on an input that button is not illuminated Press an input button to change its status You can press one or more inputs Once you have changed the status of HDCP on the inputs as desired press the EDID to save the changes and exit the HDCP enable disable mode to return to normal operation Note If the EDID button is not pressed within about 12 seconds the device exits the port HDCP On Off mode automatically and all changes are lost Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 To switch from
10. in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the
11. machine setup for example IN 2 for preset 6 4 Press the STO button to store the current setup In this example the IN 2 button stores the setup Press the STO button within 10 seconds as the store operation times out automatically after this period 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 IN 2 3 Press the RCL button to recall the stored setup VS 44HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 6 4 6 5 S 44HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Changing the Port Switching Speed The switching speed can be set per port to any of the following e 3 Normal default e 2 Fast e 1 Extra fast To change the port switching speed 1 Ensure that the device is in normal switching mode that is not Store Recall or EDID mode 2 Press the RCL and EDID buttons at the same time The RCL and EDID buttons flash and the display indicates the switching speed mode of each port IN 1 IN 2 and IN 3 are illuminated red 3 Press one or more or ALL of the OUT buttons to select the port to change The selected port setting on the LED display flashes 4 Press one of the IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 button to toggle the switching speed to Extra fast Fast Normal respectively The switching speed displayed changes for the selected ports 5 Press the LOCK button to confirm the change
12. to 40 C 32 to 104 F Kramer DVI cables External remote IR receiver cable For best results use Kramer cables such as the C HM DM series Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com VS 44HDCP Technical Specifications 9 Default Communication Parameters RS 232 Protocol 2000 Default Protocol 3000 Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits Command Format ASCII Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 Example Output 1 to Input 1 VID1 gt 1 lt CR gt 0x81 0x81 Switching Protocol P2000 gt P3000 P3000 gt P2000 0x38 0x80 0x83 0x81 P2000 lt CR gt Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Front Panel Press and hold Output 1 and Output 3 simultaneously Output 2 simultaneously Ethernet IP Address 192 168 1 39 TCP Port 5000 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 UDP Port 50000 VS 44HDCP Default Communication Parameters 21 10 Default EDID Monitor Model name VWS 44HDCP Manufacturer KRM Plug and Play ID Serial number KRM0200 1 2010 ISO week 24 one EDID revision Input signal typ Color bit depth Display type Screen size Power management Extension blocs 1 3 Digital DVI Not supported 1 CEA EXT Color characteristics Default color space 2 20 Rx 0 640 Ry 0 341 Green chromaticity Gx 0 286 Gy 0 610 Blue chromaticity Bx 0 146 By 0 069 White point default Wx
13. to be copied The selected input number flashes on the display 4 Select the OUT SELECT button from which the EDID is to be acquired 5 Press the EDID button The EDID is stored when the display returns to normal and the EDID and STO buttons stop flashing 6 8 2 Acquiring an EDID from Several Sets of Inputs and Outputs To acquire the EDID from several sets of inputs and outputs for example OUT 1 to IN 1 and OUT 4 to IN 3 10 11 Connect the required acceptors to the outputs from which you want to acquire the EDID Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash Press the SELECT IN button to which the first EDID is to be copied for example IN 1 The selected input number flashes on the display Press the SELECT OUT button from which the first EDID is to be acquired for example OUT 1 Press the SELECT IN 1 button again The IN 1 button stops flashing Press another SELECT IN to which the next EDID is to be copied for example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display Press the SELECT OUT button from which the next EDID is to be acquired for example OUT 4 Press the SELECT IN 3 button again The IN 3 button stops flashing Press the SELECT IN buttons to which you want to copy the EDID for example IN 1 and IN 3 Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display Press the EDID button The process is complete when the di
14. 44HDCP to the Ethernet port ona network hub or using a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver Model C A35M IRR 50 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 Model C A35M A35F 50 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable P N 505 70434010 S with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector Firmware Upgrade For instructions on upgrading the firmware see Upgrading the VS 44HDCP Firmware Using the STC Software VS 44HDCP Controlling the VS 44HDCP 19 8 Technical Specifications NPUTS OUTPUTS BANDWIDTH COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS MAX RESOLUTION POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROLS OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY DIMENSIONS INCLUDED ACCESSORIES OPTIONS 4 DVI connectors 4 DVI connectors Up to 6 75Gbps data rate 2 25Gbps per graphic channel Supports DVI and HDCP Up to UXGA 1080p 100 240VAG 50 60Hz 23VA Front panel buttons Infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet 0
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17. I for C NOTE 14 The number of inputs and outputs refers to the specific machine which is being addressed not to the system For example if six 16X16 matrices are configured to make a 48X32 system 48 inputs 32 outputs the reply to the HEX code 3E 82 81 82 ie request the number of outputs would be HEX codes 7E 82 90 82 ie 16 outputs NOTE 15 When the OVR bit 4th byte is set then the video commands have universal meaning For example instruction 1 SWITCH VIDEO will cause all units including audio data etc to switch Similarly if a machine is in FOLLOW mode it will perform any video instruction NOTE 16 The reply to the REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED is as in NOTE 4 above except that here the OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the panel is unlocked or 1 if it is locked NOTE 19 After this instruction is sent the unit will respond to the ASCII command set defined by the OUTPUT byte The ASCII command to operate with the HEX command set must be sent in order to return to working with HEX codes VS 44HDCP Kramer Protocol 2000 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alterat
18. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher P N 2900 300210 Rev 4 mbe VS 44HDCP Quick Start Guide p This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http bit ly k prod downloads to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left E Step 1 Check what s in the box A The VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher A 4 Rubber feet 1 Power cord A 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Set of rack ears A Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter with batteries and user manual Step 2 Install the VS 44HDCP Mount the machine in a rack using the included rack ears or attach the rubber feet and place on a table Step 3 Connect the inputs and outputs Ethernet Controller Computer esate Disc Graphics Source Player Step 4 Connect the power Connect the power cord to the VS 44HDCP and plug it into the mains electricity Step 5 Operate the VS 44HDCP Configure input and output switching LOCK 1 2 3 4 Store and recall input output O O O O O configurations sto RCL EDD Lock the front panel buttons O O O O O O CJ O O itcher Acquire the EDID Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 3 1 About Fast Switching 3 2 Defining the
19. Protocol 3000 see Section 6 6 e Lock and unlock the front panel see Section 6 7 e Acquire the EDID see Section 6 8 e Reset the Ethernet configuration to default values see Section 6 9 Routing Inputs to Outputs To route an input to an output e Press an OUT key followed by an IN key to route this input to that output To route one input to all outputs e Press ALL followed by an IN button The input is routed to all outputs Disconnecting the Outputs To disconnect one output e Press the OUT button of the output to disconnect and press OFF To disconnect all outputs at once e Press the ALL button and then press OFF This disconnects all the outputs VS 44HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 1 6 3 Storing and Recalling a Setup You can use the STO and RCL buttons to store up to eight setups and then recall them as illustrated in Figure 4 IN 1 is used for setup number 5 and OUT 1 is used for setup number 1 eee weer en eng Figure 4 SELECTOR Buttons The numbers 1 to 8 in Figure 4 that illustrate the corresponding store recall configuration numbers are for the purpose of illustration only and do not actually appear on the buttons To store a setup 1 Set the device to the desired setup For example press the OUT 3 button and IN 4 button You can set any of the IN OUT buttons 2 Press the STO button The STO button flashes 3 Select an OUT or IN SELECT button to store the
20. S 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VS 44HDCP via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VS 44HDCP 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 Connecting via Ethernet You can connect to the VS 44HDCP via Ethernet using either of the following methods e Directly to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 7 2 1 e Via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable see Section 7 2 2 After connecting the VS 44HDCP to the Ethernet port configure your local Ethernet port by following the instructions in the Kramer Ethernet Configuration User Guide available from http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp 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 7 2 1 7 2 2 7 3 7 4 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 44HDCP directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS 44HDCP with the factory configured default IP address Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS
21. VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 4 Installing in a Rack 5 Connecting the VS 44HDCP 6 Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 6 1 Routing Inputs to Outputs 6 2 Disconnecting the Outputs 6 3 Storing and Recalling a Setup 6 4 Changing the Port Switching Speed 6 5 Setting HDCP to On Off 6 6 Switching Between Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 6 7 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 6 8 Acquiring the EDID 6 9 Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values 7 Controlling the VS 44HDCP 7 1 Connecting to the VS 44HDCP via RS 232 7 2 Connecting via Ethernet 7 3 Using the IR Transmitter 7 4 Firmware Upgrade 8 Technical Specifications 9 Default Communication Parameters 10 Default EDID 11 Protocol 3000 11 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 11 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 11 3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Detailed Commands 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2 VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting to the VS 44HDCP Rear Panel Figure 4 SELECTOR Buttons noA WNHNN 10 12 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 video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best eve
22. bles e Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Position your Kramer VS 44HDCP away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building 2 2 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning Do not open the unit High voltages can cause electrical shock Servicing by qualified personnel only Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing VS 44HDCP Getting Started 2 3 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 Attp www kramerelectronics com support recycling Ove
23. d remote extension cable transmitter optional see Section 7 3 3 1 3 2 About Fast Switching Older display devices required a longer time between the loss of one digital signal and the introduction of another as well as a physical disconnection of the interconnecting cable in order to be able to detect and adjust to the new video attributes and parameters Normal switching therefore introduced a 5V signal disconnection along with a delay in switching Many newer display devices however are now capable of on the fly switching Depending on the display device in use the VS 44HDCP allows for fast switching minor reset and the connection kept alive and extra fast switching no reset and the connection kept alive Using the fast and extra fast switching modes allows for fraction of a second switching times when using high performance display devices or when using a scaler on the video output Defining the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher This section defines the VS 44HDCP dDGHPrP SA O M IIM M 4 OUTPUT 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher VS 44HDCP Figure 1 VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature l Function Press to select an input from 1 to 4 5 Press to select an output from 1 to 4 STO Button Press to store a switching configuration RCL Button Press to recall a switching configuration Press and hold to lock the front panel buttons and to acquire the EDID see Section 6 5 Pr
24. deo_count maximum number of video presets in the unit preset_audio_count maximum number of audio presets in the unit Notes In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL ocol 3000 Command LDEDID Command Type System O a g O a pare Set LDEDID End User Public Get 2 F De ptio Write EDID data from external P j Set application to device Multi step syntax see following steps Get None None O atio ep O and and Respo Step 1 LDEDID se eeprom_id size cR Response 1 nn LDEDID s eeprom_id size se READY ce iF or n nNN LDEDID se ERRnnice tr Step 2 If ready was received send EDID_DATA Response 2 nn LDEDID sr eeprom_id size sp OK cr ur eeprom_id EEPROM to put the EDID into size Size of EDID that will send IEDID_DATA HEX or KFW file in protocol packets see Section 11 3 1 Response is sent to the com port from which the Set before execution When the unit receives the LDEDID command it replies with READY and enters the special EDID packet wait mode In this mode the unit can receive only packets and not regular protocol commands If the unit does not receive correct packets for 30 seconds or is interrupted for more than 30 seconds before receiving all packets it sends timeout error Inn LDEDID s
25. e command 4 Packet structure Packet ID 1 2 3 2 bytes in length Length data length 2 for CRC 2 bytes in length Data data length 2 bytes CRC 2 bytes o 02 03 04 05 Packet ID Length CRC 5 Response NNNNSPIOK CR LF Where NNNN is the received packet ID in ASCII hex digits 40 VS 44HDCP Protocol 3000 11 3 1 2 Calculating the CRC The polynomial for the 16 bit CRC is CRC CCITT 0x1021 x x x 1 Initial value 0000 Final XOR Value 0 For a code example see http sanity free org 133 cre_16 ccitt_in csharp html CRC example Data 123456789 Result gt 0x31C3 VS 44HDCP Protocol 3000 12 Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2000 RS 232 RS 485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below MSB LSB 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte 1 16 15 14 13 12 l1 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte 1 06 O05 04 03 02 01 o0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte 1 OVR X M4 M3 M2 M1 MO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte 1st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION 0 for sending information to the switchers from the PC 1 for sending to the PC from the switcher N5 NO INSTRUCTION The function that is to be performed by the switcher s is defined by the INSTRUCTION 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboa
26. ess and hold a second time to unlock the front panel buttons Figure 2 VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function Re UNDVICane Connect to the DVI HDMI over DVI D connected sources from 1 to 4 Fis OUr Vi Comers Connect to the BVIHDMI acceptors om 1104 16 RESET Button Press and hold while powering on the device to reset to factory default IP settings see Section 6 9 and see Section 9 17 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver see Section 7 3 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit POWER Switch Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensing OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY T CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight
27. fic E command Response 1 Multi line prj Device available protocol 3000 commands ce command se command fer ut To get help for command use HELP COMMAND_NAME jce tr 2 Multi line hn HELP se command cr ve ldescriptior ce ur USAGE usage Command IDV Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency w aaa ae ay aaa Description Syntax Set visual indication from device IDVice et Response Inni IDVI sr OK Notes Using this command some devices can light a sequence of buttons or LEDs to allow identification of a specific device from similar devices Command INFO IO Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency i ee Cs SE INFO10 Description ESE PE i Get Get in out count INFO 10 cr Response Inni INFO IO7 se IN se inputs _count OUT se outputs countcr LF Parameters inputs_count number of inputs in the unit outputs_count number of outputs in the unit Command Name Permission Transparency w Eeo O e OE Description Syntax Sets Get Get maximum preset count INFO PRST2 ce Response inn INFO PRST s VID se oreset_video_count AUD se preset_audio_count cr vr Parameters preset_vi
28. ific data VSDB IEEE registration number 0x000C03 CEC physical address 1 0 0 0 Maximum TMDS clock 165MHz Report information Date generated Software revision 08 Jul 12 2 60 0 972 File Operating syste 5 1 2600 2 Service Pack 3 Raw data 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 2E 4D 00 02 01 00 00 00 18 14 01 03 81 46 27 78 0A D5 7C A3 57 49 9C 25 11 48 4B FF FF 80 81 C0 81 00 95 00 81 40 81 80 90 40 B3 00 A9 40 01 1D 00 72 51 D0 1A 20 6E 28 55 00 7E 88 42 00 00 1A 02 3A 80 18 71 38 2D 40 58 2C 45 00 C4 8E 21 00 00 1E 00 00 00 FC 00 56 53 2D 34 32 48 4E 0A 20 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 FD 00 32 55 1F 5E 11 00 0A 20 20 20 20 20 20 01 7B 02 03 1A 71 47 11 13 05 14 84 10 1F 23 0A 06 04 83 05 00 00 65 03 0C 00 10 00 8C 0A D0 8A 20 E0 2D 10 10 3E 96 00 58 C2 21 00 00 18 01 1D 80 18 71 1C 16 20 58 2C 25 00 C4 8E 21 00 00 9E 01 1D 80 D0 72 1C 16 20 10 2C 25 80 C4 8E 21 00 00 9E 01 1D 00 72 51 D0 1E 20 6E 28 55 00 C4 8E 21 00 00 1E 01 1D 00 BC 52 D0 1E 20 B8 28 55 40 C4 8E 21 00 00 1E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90 VS 44HDCP Default EDID 11 Protocol 3000 By default the VS 44HDCP is set to Protocol 2000 see Section 12 but is also compatible with Kramer s protocol 3000 see Section 11 Note that the VS 44HDCP needs to be set to protocol 2000 in order to use the IR remote control Section 9 describes how to switch between protocol 3000 and protocol 2000 The VS 44HDCP can be operated using serial com
29. ion modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers
30. ived before execution Notes Destination bitmap size depends on device properties for 64 inputs it is a 64 bit word Example bitmap 0x0013 means inputs 1 2 and 5 are loaded with the new EDID iDCP Protocol 3000 Command DISPLAY Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency a a a CE Description Syntax Sot Get output HPD status DISPLAY4 selout_id ce Response Inn DISPLAY se out_id status Parameters out_id output number status HPD status according to signal validation 0 Signal or sink is not valid 1 Signal or sink is valid Response Triggers After execution response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in output HPD status ON to OFF Response is sent after every change in output HPD status OFF to ON and ALL parameters new EDID etc are stable and valid Command FACTORY Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency FACTORY fenausr w CC Description Syntax Reset device to factory defaults configuration FACTORY c et Response Nnni FACTORY sp OK cr LF Notes This command deletes all user data from the device The deletion can take some time Command GEDID Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency foer Joem Enduser O Puio Description Syntax Get
31. mands from a PC remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000 This section describes e Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax see Section 11 1 e Kramer Protocol 3000 commands see Section 11 2 11 1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 11 1 1 Host Message Format Start Address optional EE Delimiter o oeo Message CR 11 1 1 1 Simple Command Command string with only one command without addressing Start Body Delimiter Command F Parameter 1Paramete 2 11 1 1 2 Command String Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing Start Address Body Delimiter device_id Command_1 Parameter1_1 Parameter1_2 Command_2 Parameter2_1 Parameter2_2 Command_3 Parameter3_1 Parameter3_2 44HDCP Protocol 3000 11 1 2 Device Message Format Start Address optional Body delimiter oeweo Message RIL 11 1 2 1 Device Long Response 11 1 3 Echoing command Start Address optional Body Delimiter device_id Command SP Param1 Param2 result CRI LF CRI Carriage return ASCII 13 0x0D LF Line feed ASCII 10 Ox0A ISP Space ASCII 32 0x20 Command Terms Command A sequence of ASCII letters A Z a z and Command and parameters must be separated by at least one space Parameters A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters 0 9
32. n better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher which is ideal for conference room presentations and advertising applications as well as for rental and staging 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads as to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e 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 ca
33. nd video connections from Recall audio and video connections from preset 3_ 3 Recall audio and video connections from preset3 gerer gal afer PRST RCL Slee ur Show source of video output 2 from preset 3 PRST VID 3 2fer PRST VID 3 2 cr LF Command Name Permission Transparency C Description Syntax c cr Response pn RESET sr Notes To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command If the port was locked disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port Command SIGNAL Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency ewde eo Ooo SIGNAL Description l Syntax Set rr Get input signal lock status SIGNAL selinp_idce Response InnI SIGNAL se inp_id status cr uF Parameters inp_id input number status lock status according to signal validation 0 Signal or sink is not valid 1 Signal or sink is valid Response Triggers After execution a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent after every change in input signal status ON to OFF or OFF to ON Command SN Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency fst Description Syntax Sot M Get Get device serial number HSN cr Response Inni SN se
34. o the controller manual Command Forms Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to allow faster typing The response is always in long syntax Chaining Commands Multiple commands can be chained in the same string Each command is delimited by a pipe character When chaining commands enter the message starting character and the message closing character only once at the beginning of the string and at the end Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered A separate response is sent for every command in the chain Maximum Siring Length 64 characters 11 2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Short Form Description Permission Protocol handshaking End User BUILD Read device build date End User DATE CPEDID Copy EDID data from the output to the End User input EEPROM DISPLAY Read if output is valid End User FACTORY Oo Reset to factory default configuration GEDID Read EDID data User SW Internal GEDID EXT Read EDID data from external device User SW Internal connected to output HELP List of commands End User DV Visual identify device End User Command LOCK FP LOCK FP MODEL P2000 PROT VER PRST LST PRST RCL Recall saved preset End User PRST STO Store current connections to preset End User i Oooo i preset i i INFO IO _ Read in out count End User INFO PRST Read maximum preset count End Use
35. on of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITE
36. ontrol SAFETY WARNING T Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing P N 2900 300210 Rev 4 1
37. or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installati
38. r Lock front panel Administrator LCK Read Lock front panel End User Switch to protocol 2000 End User Read device model End User Read saved presets list End User RESET Administrator SIGNAL nd User S nd User nd User nd User Get Video switch state End User Read device protocol version End User N VERSION VID VID Note that the some of the following commands differ from the Kramer standard protocol commands E 97 S 44HDCI gt rotocol 3000 11 3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Detailed Commands This section describes the detailed commands list Command BUILD DATE Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency Ist Description Syntax Get device build date BUILD DATE c Response fpn BUILD DATE s gt date se timelce ur Parameters date Format YYYY MM DD where YYYY Year MM Month DD Day time Format hh mm ss where hh hours mm minutes ss seconds Command CPEDID Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency CPEDID w l O Description Syntax p Copy EDID data from the output to pen T EEPROM P CPEDID se output id input id Get a Response inn CPEDID se output_id input_id CR LF Parameters output _id Video output id input_id Video input id Response Triggers Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was rece
39. r ERRO1 ce r and returns to the regular protocol mode If the unit received data that is not a correct packet it sends the corresponding error and returns to the regular protocol mode See Protocol Packet reference in Section 11 3 1 Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax g Option 1 LOCK FP se lock_modejcr Set Lock front panel Option 2 LOCK FP se device_id lock_modecr Option 1 LOCK FP Option 2 LOCK FP s device_ia ce Get Get front panel lock state Response Set Option 1 pnn LOCK FP se lock_mod se OK ce uF Option 2 01 LOCK FP s device_id lock_mode sr OK Get Option 1 lpn LOCK FP se ock_mode ce iF Option 2 01 LOCK FP sp device_id lock_mode cx Parameters lock_mode 0 OFF unlocks the front panel buttons 1 ON locks the front panel buttons device_id for K Net controllers select the button panel to lock Locking is allowed only from the master Command MODEL Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency se as oo y MODEL ave Description Syntax Se Get Get device model MODEL2ca Response nn MODEL se model_name ce tr Parameters model_name String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Command Type System
40. rd then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 NO 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 16 10 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 00 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the OUTPUT 7 bits is set as the output number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the OUTPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 4th BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 5 Don t care OVR Machine number override M4 MO MACHINE NUMBER Used to address machines in a system via their machine numbers When several machines are controlled from a single serial port they are usually configured together with each machine having an individual machine number If the OVR bit is set then all machine numbers will accept implement the command and the addressed machine will reply For a single machine controlled via the serial port always se
41. rview The VS 44HDCP is a high quality 4x4 DVI matrix switcher It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously It accepts up to four DVI HDMI over DVI D connector inputs and routes the selected DVI input signal to any or all of four DVI HDMI outputs DVI D Digital Note that only the digital signal DVI D is available on the DVI connector In particular the VS 44HDCP features Up to 6 75Gbps data rate 2 25Gbps per graphics channel Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 1080p at 60Hz Support for HDCP High Definition Digital Content Protection HDMI Support HDMI 3D Deep Color x v Color Lip Sync 3D pass through Support for up to 7 1 multi channel audio EDIDPro Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing Intelligent EDID handling and processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems Kramer reKlocking and Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances A LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel Eight reset memory locations for quick access to common configurations Support for Kramer Protocol 2000 and Protocol 3000 You can control the VS 44HDCP using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller The Ethernet port The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter The infrare
42. serial_numberce F Parameters serial_number 11 decimal digits factory assigned Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers use only the last 11 digits Command VERSION Command Type System mandatory Command Name Permission Transparency se CC VERSION mao n Syntax Response Nn VERSION srifirmware_version cr F Parameters firmware_version Format XX XX XXXX where the digits group are major minor build version Command VID Command Type Switch Command Name Permission Transparency Description Syntax Set video switch state VIDIse in gt out in gt out cr Get Get video switch state Response in gt out cr LF in gt out cr Le in gt out cr LF in gt 1 in gt 2 Parameters in input number or 0 to disconnect output gt connection character between in and out parameters out output number or for all outputs Notes When AFV switching mode is active this command also switches audio and the unit replies with command AV Examples When AFV switching mode is active this command also switches audio and the unit replies with command AV Switch video and audio input 3 to output 7 AV 3 gt 7 CRI 01 AV 3 gt 7 CRLF Switch video input 2
43. splay returns to normal 14HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 6 8 3 Acquiring the Default EDID To store the default EDID on a selected input for example IN 2 1 Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds Both buttons flash 2 Press the SELECT IN button to which the EDID will be copied for example IN 2 The selected input number flashes on the display 3 Press the OFF button until a 0 zero appears on the display 4 Press the EDID button The default EDID is stored on the selected input when the display returns to normal 6 9 Resetting the Ethernet Configuration to Default Values This procedure resets only the IP related parameters All switching and preset values remain unchanged To reset the IP parameters to their default values see Section 9 e Press and hold the ETH Reset button on the rear panel while powering up the device VS 44HDCP Operating the VS 44HDCP 4x4 DVI Matrix Switcher 7 7 1 7 2 Controlling the VS 44HDCP You can control the VS 44HDCP via the e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see Section 7 1 e The Ethernet port see Section 7 2 e The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter see separate user manual e The infrared remote extension cable transmitter optional see Section 7 3 Connecting to the VS 44HDCP via RS 232 You can connect to the VS 44HDCP via an R
44. t M4 MO 1 and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER 1 All the values in the table are decimal unless otherwise stated Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Notes SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which Set equal to video output which 2 15 is to be switched is to be switched 0 disconnect 0 to all the outputs STATUS 1 to delete RECALL VIDEO Set as SETUP STATUS REQUEST STATUS Set as SETUP Equal to output number whose OF A VIDEO status is reqd OUTPUT 15 REQUEST 0 for checking if setup is WHETHER SETUP defined IS DEFINED VALID 1 for checking if input is valid INPUT IS DETECTED PANEL 1 Panel locked io 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL IS LOCKED 5 PO CHANGE TO ASCIl Kramer protocol 3000 1 6 IDENTIFY 1 video machine name 0 Request first 4 digits MACHINE 2 audio machine name 1 Request first suffix 3 video software version 2 Request second suffix 4 audio software version 3 Request third suffix 5 RS422 controller name 10 Request first prefix 6 RS422 controller version 11 Request second prefix 7 remote control name 12 Request third prefix 8 remote software version 9 Protocol 2000 revision 62 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 number of inputs 1 for 2 number of outputs video 3 number of setups 2 for audio 3 for SDI 3 3 16 9 13 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller NOTES on the above table NOTE
45. then the reply to the HEX code 0B 80 80 85 rotocol 2000 would be HEX codes 4B 80 81 85 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 For example for a 2216 the reply to the request to send the audio machine name would be HEX codes 7D 96 90 81 i e 128dec 22dec for 2nd byte and 128dec 16dec for 3rd byte If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the appropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number after it For example for version 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 c3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCI
46. to output 4 V 2 gt 4 CR 01 VID 2 gt 4 C RLF Switch video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6 6 VID 4 gt 2 CRI 06 VID 4 gt 2 CRLF i i ICR i RI Disconnect video and audio output 4 AV 0 gt 4 01 AV 0 gt 4CRLF Switch video input 3 to all outputs V 3 gt C 01 VID 3 gt CRLF Chaining AV 1 gt V 3 gt 4 2 gt 2 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 V 3 gt 9 A 0 gt 1 V CRI multiple Switch audio and video from input 1 to all outputs AV 1 gt CRLF commands Switch video input 3 to output 4 VID 3 gt 4 CRLF video input 2 to output 2 VID 2 gt 2 CRLF video input 2 to output 1 and VID 2 gt 47CRLF disconnect video output 2 Switch video input 3 to output 9 non existent NID 02 CREF Disconnect audio output 1 Get status of all video links VID ERR003 Command processing begins after entering CR CRLF A response is sent for each command after processing AUD 0 gt 1 CRLF VID 2 gt 1 0 gt 2 1 gt 3 3 gt 4 CRLF 11 3 1 Packet Protocol Structure The packet protocol is designed to transfer large amounts of data such as files IR commands EDID data and so on 11 3 1 1 Using the Packet Protocol To use the packet protocol 1 Send a command LDEDID 2 Receive Ready or ERR 3 If Ready Send a packet Receive OK on the last packet Receive OK for th
47. ts with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL Command PRST STO Command Type System Command Name Permission Transparency So PRST STO Publ ct Description Syntax e Store current connections volumes and modes in preset PRST STO e Set t Get Response Inn PRST STO preselce LF Parameters preset preset number Notes In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL IDCP Protocol 3000 Command Name Permission Transparency fst fs Description Syntax _ 4 Get video connections from saved PRST VID se preset ouf ce preset PRST VID sr oreset cx Get Response PRST VID reset IN gt OUt cr LF PRST VIDI reset in gt 1 in gt 2 in gt 3 Parameters preset preset number n input number or 0 if output disconnected gt connection character between in and out parameters out output number or for all outputs Notes In most units video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands PRST STO and PRST RCL Examples Store current audio and video connections PRST STO 5lca PRST STO 5lea ur volumes and modes to preset 5 Recall audio a
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