About Fast Switching Defining the VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VS-62HA Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-62HA via RS-232 Connecting to the VS-62HA via Ethernet Connecting the Remote Contact-Closure Switches and LEDs Principles of Operation...
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18.17 EDID Audio Capabilities 18.18 Signal Validation 18.19 Ethernet Port Types 18.20 HDCP Types 18.21 Parity Types 18.22 Serial Types 18.23 Audio Signal Types 18.24 Frequency Number 18.25 Audio Level 18.26 Audio Delay 18.27 IR Transmit Status VS-62HA - Introduction...
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Figures Figure 1: VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window...
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Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VS-62HA 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.
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Overview The VS-62HA is a 4K UHD 6x2 matrix switcher for HDMI and analog audio signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to either or both outputs simultaneously. It supports resolutions of up to 4K UHD including 4K@60Hz (4:2:0).
60m when used with three extension cables (for example, P/N 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 (for example, P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.
Extra fast switching – no reset, connection kept alive Fast and extra fast switching modes enable split-second switching times when using high performance display devices or a scaler on the video output. Defining the VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher This section defines the VS-62HA. VS-62HA - Overview...
Figure 1: VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR Sensor Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter ON LED Lights green when the device is powered on INPUT Selector Buttons (1 to 6) Press one of the six inputs to switch it to Output 1...
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Press to select the analog audio of output 2 VOL+ Button Press to increase output 2 volume VOL- Button Press to decrease output 2 volume MUTE Button Press to toggle muting of output 2 audio SWAP Button Press to swap output 1 and output 2 VS-62HA - Overview...
Connecting the VS-62HA Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-62HA. After connecting your VS-62HA, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VS-62HA as illustrated in the example in...
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port on the serial controller connect: Pin 2 to the TX pin on the VS-62HA RS-232 terminal block Pin 3 to the RX pin on the VS-62HA RS-232 terminal block ...
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-62HA 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-62HA with the factory configured default IP address.
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) by clicking on the item. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window appears as shown in Figure VS-62HA - Connecting the VS-62HA...
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 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. VS-62HA - Connecting the VS-62HA...
5.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-62HA to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Connecting the Remote Contact-Closure Switches...
Figure 7 illustrates the wiring of the switch connections to the terminal block. Figure 7: Remote Contact-closure Switch and LED Connections VS-62HA - Connecting the VS-62HA...
6 EDID operation (see Section Automatic Signal Detection The VS-62HA can automatically detect the presence of a video signal on an input based on the presence of a video sync or clock signal. Input Switching Modes 6.2.1 Manual Mode In Manual switching mode, routing is performed according to the front panel button selection or according to the remote command selection.
The EDID is non-volatile and the last valid EDID is used when the device is powered up. Step-in Functionality The VS-62HA can function as a step-in switcher when connected to a suitable HDMI transmitter, (for example, the SID-X3N), using the correct HDMI cable with HEC support.
Operating the VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher This section describes operating the VS-62HA and consists of: 7 Switching an input to an output (see Section Section 7 Switching Analog Audio (see Section 7 Acquiring an EDID from an output (see ...
Each selected Input LED lights. 3. From the To OUT 2 (bottom) row, press each of the Inputs into which you want to copy the EDID from Output 2. Each selected Input LED lights. VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA 6x2 HDMI/Audio Matrix Switcher...
Note: If the VS-62HA reads a corrupted EDID from the sink connected to output 1 or 2, it writes the default EDID to the input. 4. Press the EDID button. The button no longer lights and the EDID changes are saved.
Generating a Test Pattern For diagnostic purposes, the VS-62HA can generate a number of test patterns on the outputs. To generate a test pattern on the outputs: 1. Press the Pattern button. The button lights. 2. Press any of the Input buttons to select a test pattern.
Configuring and Maintaining the VS-62HA This section describes the configuration and maintenance of the VS-62HA and consists of: 8 Setting the DIP-switches (see Section 8 Resetting the device to factory default settings (see Section 8...
The device is reset to its factory settings. Note: When running a factory reset from Protocol 3000, you must send the two commands: #FACTORY<CR> and #RESET<CR>. Upgrading the Firmware The VS-62HA can be upgraded via any of the following: Mini USB ...
Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages The VS-62HA can be operated remotely using the embedded Web pages. The Web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Before attempting to connect: 5 .2...
Video Switching Page The VS-62HA video switching page lets you perform operational actions, such as, switching inputs/outputs and selecting HDCP support. The following illustration explains the elements of the video switching page. Note: Most elements have tool tips that appear when the element is touched.
Controlling a Remote Transmitter Compatible remote transmitters, (for example, the SID-X3N) that are connected to the VS-62HA can be controlled using the Web pages. Figure 10: The Remote Device Control Window VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
The VS-62HA allows you to program the general purpose buttons on remote modules. The table shows the functionality defined for each button. The options are: HDMI, DP, DVI, PC—selects one of the inputs Echo—allows a connected controller to be programmed to perform a...
The Analog Audio Switching page allows you to switch analog audio inputs to the outputs. The following illustration explains the elements of the analog audio switching page. Note: Most elements have tool tips that appear when the element is touched. VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
Authentication tab) Full Screen Icon Click to toggle full screen on/off Mute/Unmute Output Click to turn audio off/on EDID Management The VS-62HA EDID page lets you copy EDID data to one or more Inputs from Output Input ...
Indicates the audio bitrate on the input or output Copy Button Click to copy the EDID from the selected source to the selected input Bytemap Button Click to open a window showing the selected EDID raw information VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
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All selected Input buttons change color and the EDID summary information reflects the Input selection(s). 5. Click Copy. The “EDID was copied” success message is displayed and the EDID data are copied to the selected Input(s). VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
2. Click OK. 3. When the sign-in window appears, enter the admin user ID: Admin and password: Admin. 4. Security is enabled and the page reloads with fields for entering a password. VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
Device Setting Page The VS-62HA Device Settings page lets you modify some communication parameters and view others. Figure 13: The Device Setting Page VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
The firmware file name is displayed in the Firmware Upgrade page. 4. Click Start Upgrade. The firmware file is loaded and a progress bar is displayed. Do not interrupt the process or the VS-62HA may be damaged. 5. When the process is complete reboot the device. The firmware is upgraded.
About Us Page The VS-62HA About Us page displays the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd company details. Figure 15: About Page VS-62HA - Operating the VS-62HA Remotely via the Web Pages...
Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 4 7 and 8 VS-62HA - Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ-45 Connectors...
55cm x 27.6cm x 10.7cm (21.7” x 10.9” x 4.2”) W, D, H SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: SHIPPING WEIGHT: 2.5kg (5.5lb) Power cord, rack “ears” INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: OPTIONAL: External remote IR receiver cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VS-62HA - Technical Specifications...
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 Basic audio....Supported YCbCr 4:4:4....Supported YCbCr 4:2:2....Supported Native formats... 1 VS-62HA - Default EDID...
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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..165MHz 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-62HA - Default EDID...
Protocol 3000 Syntax With Kramer Protocol 3000 you can control a device from any standard terminal software (for example, the Windows® HyperTerminal Application) or from TCP/UDP clients connected to default TCP port 5000 or UDP port 50000 (port numbers can been changed by the user). RS-232/RS-485 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
K-Net Device ID or MACHINE NUMBER followed by '@' (ex. #02@CR LF ) Query sign '?' follows some commands to define a query request. All outputs sign '*' defines all outputs. Message closing character CR - For host messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Syntax...
You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communication software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial, Ethernet, or USB port on the Kramer device. To enter CR, press the Enter key. (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).
14.7 Maximum String Length 64 characters (except for special commands that are defined in the command syntax description). VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Syntax...
Syntax Set: Protocol handshaking #␍ Get: Response ~nn@␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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~nn@FACTORY␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect. VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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- String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Response Triggers Notes This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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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. VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Command Name Permission Transparency Set: VERSION? Get: End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get firmware version number #VERSION?␍ Response ~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊ Parameters firmware_version - XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response Triggers Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
~ nn@AV-SW-MODE␠layer,output_id,mode␍␊ Parameters layer – see Section 1 8.14 Layer Enumeration output_id - 1….num of system outputs mode - 0 - manual 1 - priority switch 2 - last connected switch Response Triggers Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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The new defined baud rate is stored in the EEPROM and used when powering up Default baud rate is 115200 (on factory reset) Only works with devices supporting this command (if ERR 002 is returned, the default baud rate is used) VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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(button press, device menu and similar) or HDCP mode changed Notes Set HDCP working mode on the device input: HDCP supported - HDCP_ON [default] HDCP not supported - HDCP OFF HDCP support changes following detected sink - MIRROR OUTPUT VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP-STAT was set by any other external control device (button press, device menu and similar) or HDCP mode changed Notes On output – sink status On input – signal status VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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In most devices firmware data is saved to flash memory, but the memory does not update until receiving the “UPGRADE” command and is restarted. Section 1 See Protocol Packet reference in 7. Use this command in dedicated SW application VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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- 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 Response Triggers Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Get: Description Syntax Reset machine (DNS) name to Set: #NAME-RST␍ factory default Get: Response ~nn@NAME-RST␠OK␍␊ Parameters Response Triggers Notes Factory default of machine (DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last digits of device serial number VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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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 Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
1/brk - sets the unit to the audio breakaway switching mode Response Triggers Notes When the unit moves from breakaway to audio follow video switching mode, all audio switch settings are reset according to the video switch settings. VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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> - connection character between in and out parameters out - output number or '*' for all outputs Response Triggers Notes When AFV switching mode is active, this command also switches video and the unit replies with command VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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The GET command identifies input switching on Step-in clients The SET command is for remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web) This is a legacy command. New Step-in modules support the ROUTE command VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
Only indexes 100-104 are valid for custom defined resolution In Get command when sending: index 0 - device replies with detailed info of native resolution index 255 - device replies with detailed info of current resolution VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Set / Get: ~ nn@ VMUTE␠output_id, flag␍␊ Parameters output_id - 1….num of system outputs flag - 0 - disable video on output 1 - enable video on output 2 - blank video Response Triggers Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
1 - ON (signal present Response Triggers After execution, response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received Response is sent to all com ports if audio status state was changed on any input Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Parameters stage - ‘IN, ’OUT’ (see Section 1 8.2 Stage) channel - input or output number volume - audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values. ++ increase current value, -- decrease current value Response Triggers Notes...
End User Public Description Syntax #ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort ␍ Set: Set Ethernet port protocol #ETH-PORT?␠portType ␍ Get: Get Ethernet port protocol Response ~nn@ ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort␍␊ Parameters portType - TCP/UDP ETHPort - TCP/UDP port number Response Triggers Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊ Parameters ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers Notes A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of security problems. For proper settings consult your network administrator VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Command Name Permission Transparency Set: Get: NET-MAC? End User Public Description Syntax Set: Get: Get MAC address #NET-MAC?␍ Response ~nn@NET-MAC␠mac_address␍␊ Parameters mac_address - Unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit Response Triggers Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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Set subnet mask #NET-MASK␠net_mask␍ Get: Get subnet mask #NET-MASK?␍ Response ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊ Parameters net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Response Triggers The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network For proper settings consult your network administrator Notes VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was received (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 VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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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␍␊ is received VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
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~nn@LDEDID␠ERR01␍␊ 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. Section 1 7 See Protocol Packet reference in VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
X is a hex digit. The binary form of every hex digit represents actions from the table (see ). Setting ‘1’ says that the corresponding action must be executed Software Programmed Response Triggers Notes Programs matrix action as a response for external event (programmable button pressed) VS-62HA - Protocol 3000 Commands...
In case of an error, the device responds with an error message. The error message syntax: ~NN@ ERR XXX<CR><LF> - when general error, no specific command ~NN@CMD ERR XXX<CR><LF> - for specific command NN - machine number of device, default = 01 XXX - error code VS-62HA - Messages and Codes...
Not enough space - file system File does not exist File can’t be created File can’t open 15-20 (Reserved) Packet CRC error Packet number isn't expected (missing packet) Packet size wrong 24-29 (Reserved) EDID corrupted 31-39 Device specific errors VS-62HA - Messages and Codes...
Length (data length + 2 for CRC) - (2 bytes in length) Data (data length -2 bytes) CRC - 2 bytes 05… Packet ID Length Data 14. Response: ~NNNNSPOKCR LF Where NNNN is the received packet ID in ASCII hex digits. VS-62HA - Packet Protocol Structure...
Calculating the CRC The polynomial for the 16-bit CRC is: CRC-CCITT: 0x1021 = x Initial value: 0000 Final XOR Value: 0 For a code example, see: http://sanity-free.org/133/crc_16_ccitt_in_csharp.html CRC example: Data = “123456789” Result => 0x31C3 VS-62HA - Packet Protocol Structure...
Parameters 18.1 On/Off Number Value 18.2 Stage Number Value Input Output (Reserved) (Reserved) 18.3 Signal Type Number Value No signal HDMI DisplayPort HDBaseT Follow output DGKat 18.4 Genlock Types Number Value Free run Digital Analog VS-62HA - Parameters...
YCbCr 4:2:2 YCbCr 4:4:4 18.8 Image Properties Number Value Overscan Full Best fit Panscan Letterbox Underscan 2 Underscan 1 18.9 View Modes Number Value PIP off (matrix) PIP on (dual PIP) Preview (not applicable) Quad Video wall VS-62HA - Parameters...
Auto-DE-adjust Auto-PHASE-adjust 18.12 Video/Audio Signal Changes Number Value Video signal lost New video signal detected Audio signal lost Audio signal detected Disable 5V on video output if no input signal detected Video cable unplugged Audio cable unplugged VS-62HA - Parameters...
Do nothing Step-in out 1 Step-in out 2 … … Step-in out 128 Echo to controller 18.16 EDID Source Number Value Input Output Default EDID 18.17 EDID Audio Capabilities Number Value LPCM 2CH LPCM 6CH LPCM 8CH Bitstream VS-62HA - Parameters...
Sink and EDID is valid 18.19 Ethernet Port Types Number Value 18.20 HDCP Types Number Value HDCP Off HDCP On Follow input Mirror output (“MAC mode”) 18.21 Parity Types Number Value Even Mark Space 18.22 Serial Types Number Value VS-62HA - Parameters...
18.23 Audio Signal Types Number Value No info AC-3 MPEG1 MPEG2 AAC LC ATRAC E-AC-3 DTS-HD WMA Pro 18.24 Frequency Number Number Value 1200 3000 7500 12000 18.25 Audio Level Number Value -10dB +10dB VS-62HA - Parameters...
18.26 Audio Delay Number Value 10ms 20ms 30ms 40ms 50ms 60ms 70ms 80ms Auto 18.27 IR Transmit Status Number Value IR sent IR stop IR busy IR wrong parameter IR nothing to stop VS-62HA - Parameters...
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