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Kramer VS-6464DN-EM User Manual

8x8 to 64x64 modular multi-format managed digital matrix switcher
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VS-6464DN-EM
8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format
Managed Digital Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300902 Rev 2
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-6464DN-EM 8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300902 Rev 2 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Test Module Troubleshooting Video Problems Troubleshooting Audio Problems Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions Installing a PS-1DN Power Supply Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card Firmware Upgrading Firmware Using K-Upload Upgrading Firmware Using Kramer Network Technical Specifications VS-6464DN-EM Chassis...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • 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 cables).

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 6: Overview

    / Output Card Firmware on page 53). • Seamless integration with Kramer Network for switching, card status, port status, firmware upgrades (of compatible cards), and more. • A 40 character by 2 line LCD that shows the operational status or the configuration menu.
  • Page 7 Kramer Electronics Ltd. • Kramer Core™ – Flexible infrastructure conversion. Copper, fiber or Twisted Pair, all can be used at the same time according to input/output module selection. The matrix receives signals from compatible Kramer transmitters, automatically converts between available infrastructure options and sends the signals to compatible Kramer receivers.
  • Page 8 Defining the VS-6464DN-EM 8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher This section defines the front and rear panels of the VS-6464DN-EM. Figure 1: VS-6464DN-EM Front Panel Buttons 11, 12 and 13 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively.
  • Page 9 Displays user interface messages and menus. Power Supplies Supply power to the device. The unit includes two power supplies. A third one can be installed. Figure 2: VS-6464DN-EM Front Panel Numeric Keypad Feature Function ◄ (Backward) Press to shift the sliding window to the right (the LCD display only shows 13 cross-points out of a total of 16).
  • Page 10 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 3: VS-6464DN-EM Rear Panel Showing DVI cards Feature Function Test Module DVI Molex 24-pin Connect to one of the relevant video inputs/outputs to aid in Video Connector troubleshooting (see Troubleshooting Video Problems on page 46). PATTERN Button...
  • Page 11 VS-6464DN-EM via RS-232 on page 14) and perform firmware upgrade of the device and compatible input/output cards (see Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card Firmware on page 53). NET Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (see...

  • Page 12: Mounting Vs-6464Dn-Em

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VS-6464DN-EM This section provides instructions for mounting VS-6464DN-EM. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

  • Page 13: Connecting The Vs-6464Dn-Em

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-6464DN-EM. After connecting your VS-6464DN-EM, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.

  • Page 14: Port Numbering

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 4: Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM Port Numbering On each card there are eight physical ports numbered sequentially from top to bottom and left to right. Figure 5 displays a sample numbering showing only the bottom of each card.

  • Page 15: Edid Numbering Examples

    LCD display labeled INPUTS relates to the ports connected to displays (AV outputs). Figure 6, the EDID from EDID input 8 (VS-6464DN-EM Output port 8) has been assigned to all EDID outputs (VS-6464DN-EM Input ports). Figure 6: EDID Numbering Assignment VS-6464DN-EM – Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Vs-6464Dn-Em Via Rs-232

    (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 to the VS-6464DN-EM via USB (VCOM) The device’s USB port can work as a virtual COM (VCOM) port. Verify that the USB port on...
  • Page 17 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 8 Figure Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window VS-6464DN-EM – Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub Or Switch

    Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-6464DN-EM to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-6464DN-EM – Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM...

  • Page 19: Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher

    Selector Buttons area (see Defining the VS-6464DN-EM 8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher on page 6). This numeric keypad lets you enter both the output and input numbers as well as...

  • Page 20: Using The Selector Buttons

    • 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. VS-6464DN-EM – Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 21: Switching Actions

    1. Using the numeric keypad, enter the required output (in this example, 12). The following is displayed: 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. VS-6464DN-EM – Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 22: Switching Several Inputs To Several Outputs

    2. Press OFF (3) on the numeric keypad (see Figure The following message is displayed: out__ => OFF 3. Use the numeric keypad to turn the required output off. The output is turned off. VS-6464DN-EM – Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 23: Locking 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. The front panel buttons are unlocked. VS-6464DN-EM – Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 24: Using The Configuration Menus

    Setup Menu—4: store setup XX, Storing the Setup in a Preset on page 25). • 6: recall setup XX, recalling a preset (see Setup Menu—6: recall setup XX, Recalling a Preset on page 25). VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 25 (described below) or by uploading an EDID binary file to each input via the RS-232 port. 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. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 26 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. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 27 2. Press 6 (RCL) on the numeric keypad (see Figure The following is displayed: recall <= __ 3. Using the numeric keys, enter the preset (in this example, 02) to recall. The following is displayed: Wait ….. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...

  • Page 28: Using The Config Menu

    TAKE button flashes. 5. Press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the change. A description of the current state is displayed for about one second. The unit automatically switches to the next item in the menu. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 29 3. Press TAKE to enter the list of ports. The cursor flashes on a selected port. 4. Select the required port using the left and right arrow buttons. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 30 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. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 31 11. 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 exit to the parameter list. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 32 3. Press ENT to enter the Reset Submenu. The following is displayed: COMPLETELY MATRIX RESET 1:ALL outputs OFF 2:Factory default 4. Press 1 to turn off all outputs or 2 to perform a factory reset of all options. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 33 2. Press MENU until the following is displayed: Main Firmware Version: Front Firmware Version: 3. Either: ▪ Press BREAKAWAY to exit the Config Menu. ▪ Wait approximately 15 seconds for the operation to time out. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Number Of Installed Input And Output Ports

    5. Reboot the device by turning the power off and then on again. If you customized the number of displayed ports before installing a new module, you may need to re-customize the displayed ports to reflect your hardware change. VS-6464DN-EM – Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports...

  • Page 35: Using The Input / Output Cards

    8 bit—Limit the color depth to 8 bits. Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Ex-fast Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 36: Defining The Dgkat-In8-F64 / Dgkat-Out8-F64

    DGKat-OUT8-F64 Output Card Parameter Description Default Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Ex-fast Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 37 DGKat-IN8-F64 / DGKat-OUT8-F64 Technical Specifications DGKat cards must be used with shielded twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connections, such as the Kramer BC-UNIKAT. For more information, see the DGKat Installation Guide. DGKat cards support Deep Color only at resolutions of 720p and lower.

  • Page 38: Defining The F670-In8-F64 / F670-Out8-F64

    Figure 12: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission Defining the F670-IN8-F64 / F670-OUT8-F64 F670 cards are fully compatible with the Kramer 670T/670R and 671T/671R HDMI/DVI transmitters and receivers for non-HDCP content. The F670-IN8-F64 is an 8-Input HDMI over OM3 Fiber Card (F-64):...
  • Page 39 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP 1.4, HDMI 1.3a SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 40: Defining The F610-In8-F64 / F610-Out8-F64

    0.65 kg (1.43 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: DVI 1.0 SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: CE, FCC ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 41: Defining The Dvi-In8-F64 / Dvi-Out8-F64

    0.65 kg (1.43 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: DVI 1.0 SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: CE, FCC ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 42: Defining The Vgaa-In8-F64 / Vgaa-Out8-F64

    The VGAA-IN8-F64 is an 8-Input VGA with Analog Audio Card (F-64): The VGAA-OUT8-F64 is an 8-Output VGA with Analog Audio Card (F-64): Audio output is accessed by connecting the two supplied Kramer C-GF/GMAF-30 cables to each VGA port as illustrated in...
  • Page 43 Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). Audio Mute MUTE: mutes the audio input. Non- MUTE Non-MUTE: unmutes the audio input. Note: When set to Mute, any change to the audio parameters automatically sets this to unmute. VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 44 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.81 kg (1.79 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE COMPLIANCE: INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 8 C-GF/GMAF-30 cables VS-6464DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Video And Audio Problems

    Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). Treble Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. Audio Mute MUTE—Mutes the audio input. Non- MUTE Non-MUTE—Unmutes the audio input. Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 46: Setting The Resolution Of The Generated Video

    1024 x 768 @60Hz 1280 x 1024 @60Hz 1600 x 1200 @60Hz 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Available HD Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper On, Default) DIP-switch Position Resolution 480p (default) 720p 1080i 1080p VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 47: Setting The Pattern Of The Generated Video

    5. Increase the number of configured inputs and outputs by one (see Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 32). 6. Power cycle the device. The test module is now installed and may be used. VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Video Problems

    Signal path: a to b; b to projector To test the output signal path to the projector: 1. Configure Input 65 to Output 1 (see Switching Actions on page 19). 2. Connect Output 1 to the projector. VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Audio Problems

    The test module is configured (see Installing the Test Module on page 45). • 65 configured inputs and 65 configured outputs (see Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 32). VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...
  • Page 50 1. Connect an analog audio source to Input 65. 2. Configure Input 65 to Output 1 (see Switching Actions on page 19). 3. Connect Output 1 to the audio acceptor. 4. Verify that the audio output is as expected. VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...
  • Page 51 19). 3. Connect Output 65 to Input 1. 4. Configure Input 1 to Output 1. 5. Connect Output 1 to the audio acceptor. 6. Verify that the audio output is as expected. VS-6464DN-EM – Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 52: Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions

    1. Power off the VS-6464DN-EM and all devices connected to it. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the blanking plate (see Figure 18). VS-6464DN-EM – Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions...
  • Page 53 9. Power on the VS-6464DN-EM and follow the procedure to configure the new card (see Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 32). 10. Power on the peripheral devices. VS-6464DN-EM – Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions...

  • Page 54: Installing A Ps-1Dn Power Supply

    The power supply is seated firmly in place – the front panel of the power supply is flush with the front panel of the chassis and the screws are tightly fastened. If the problem persists, or if the red ERROR LED is always lit, contact Kramer technical support.

  • Page 55: Upgrading Vs-6464Dn-Em And Input / Output Card Firmware

    This suffix must be changed according to the slot number in which the card is installed (1-16). For example if the card is installed in slot 7, the firmware file’s suffix must be changed to _7: VGA VGAA_[OUT8_16&18_xx.xx_xxxx]_7 VS-6464DN-EM – Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card Firmware...

  • Page 56: Upgrading Firmware Using Kramer Network

    For instructions on upgrading the firmware using Kramer Network, see the Kramer Network User Manual. For information on connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet, see Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet on page 14. VS-6464DN-EM – Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card Firmware...

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Infrared remote control transmitter Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com Quick VS-6464DN-EM Card Comparison BW per 3D Pass Card Ports Max. Range Compliance Channel...
  • Page 58 8 VGA on 15-pin HD 450MHz 10m (32ft) connectors 8 unbalanced analog audio on 3.5mm mini jack connectors** * When using BC-UNIKAT cables. ** Accessible via C-GF/GMAF-30 cables. Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VS-6464DN-EM – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 59: Default Settings

    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 1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA VS-6464DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 60 White point (default)..Wx 0.284 - Wy 0.293 Additional descriptors... None Timing characteristics Horizontal scan range..31-94kHz 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 VS-6464DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 61 Filter driver.... None ------------------------- EDID revision.... 1.3 Input signal type..Digital (HDMI-a) Color bit depth..Undefined Display type..... RGB color Screen size....700 x 390 mm (31.5 in) Power management..Not supported Extension blocs..1 (CEA-EXT) ------------------------- VS-6464DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 62 IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 26/08/2015 Software revision..2.70.0.989 Data source....Real-time 0x0071 Operating system..6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,02,01,00,00,00,13,18,01,03,82,46,27,78,0A,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,D0,1E,20,6E,28, 55,00,7E,88,42,00,00,1E,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,36,34,46,36,37,30,0A,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,32,55,1F,5E,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,9E, 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-6464DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 63 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1360 x 765p at 60Hz - VESA STD Report information Date generated... 07/02/2018 Software revision..2.60.0.972 Data source....File Operating system..6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,ED,03,01,00,00,00,14,1A,01,03,00,46,27,78,0B,D5,7C,A3,57,49,9C,25, 11,48,4B,FF,FF,80,31,40,45,40,61,40,71,4F,81,8F,81,40,81,80,8B,C0,D6,09,80,A0,20,E0,2D,10,10,60, A2,00,04,03,00,00,00,18,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,10,09,00,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,36,34,56,47,41,41,0A,20,20,20,48,3F,40,30,62,B0,32,40,40,C0,13,00,6F,13,11,00,00,1E,00,CE VS-6464DN-EM – Default Settings...

  • Page 64: Protocol 3000

    You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VS-6464DN-EM. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 65: Understanding Protocol 3000 Commands

    Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every command in the chain. VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 66: Protocol 3000 Syntax

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Syntax The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters: • CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D). • LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A). • SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20).
  • Page 67 Not every command listed by the HELP command is relevant to every matrix configuration. Functions Permission Transparency End User Public Description Syntax Protocol handshaking Response ~nn@SPOKCR LF Parameters Response Trigger Notes Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number K-Config Example “#”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 68 End User Public Description Syntax #FACTORYCR Reset device to factory default configuration Response ~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF Parameters Response Trigger Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. K-Config Example “#FACTORY?”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 69 K-Config Example “#HELP”,0x0D MODEL Functions Permission Transparency MODEL? End User Public Description Syntax #MODEL?CR Get device model Response ~nn@MODELSPmodel_nameCR LF Parameters model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example “#MODEL?”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 70 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. K-Config Example “#RESET”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 71 “#sn?”,0x0D VERSION Functions Permission Transparency VERSION? End User Public Description Syntax #VERSION?CR Get firmware version number Response ~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF Parameters firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example “#VERSION?”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 72: System Commands

    Port Numbering on page 12) Response Trigger Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was received (before execution) Notes K-Config Example Copy the EDID data from output 8 to input 1: “#CPEDID 8,1,0x1”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 73 Edid_data – EDID data, as byte stream) Response Trigger Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) command was received Notes K-Config Example Read EDID data from a device connected to Output 5: “#GEDID-EXT 5”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 74 Input stage (0) – get the HDCP signal status of the source device connected to the specified input K-Config Example Get the HDCP input signal status of the source device connected to input 9: “#HDCP-STAT? 0,9”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 75 Response Set: ~nn@LOCK-FPSPlock_modeSPOKCR LF Get: ~nn@LOCK-FPSPlock_modeCR LF Parameters lock_mode – 0/OFF (unlocks the front panel buttons), 1/ON (locks the front panel buttons) Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example Lock the front panel of the VS-6464DN-EM: “#LOCK-FP 1”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 76 – Module type: 0 (DVI), 1 (HDCP), 09 (F610), 10 (F670), 12 (DGKat), 18 (VGAA), 47 (control module) status – Module status: 0 (OK), 1 (unknown error), 2 (no communication), 3 (module missing) Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example Set the card (module) installed in slot 4 to VGAA: “#MODULE-TYPE 04,18”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 77 – Module ID (slot number): 0 (control module), 1-16 (I/O cards), 200 (test module), 201 (keyboard software application), 202 (keyboard hardware) FW_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example “#MODULE-VER? 15”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 78: Routing Commands

    After every change in output HPD status from on to off (0) After every change in output HPD status from off to on (1) Notes K-Config Example Get the validity status of output 8: “#DISPLAY 8”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 79 – maximum number of audio presets in the unit Response Trigger Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL K-Config Example “#INFO-PRST?”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 80 In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL K-Config Example Recall previously saved connections, volumes, and modes (audio and video routing table) from preset 5: “#PRST-RCL 5”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 81 Notes In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL K-Config Example Get the source of video output 2 from preset 3: “#PRST-VID? 3,2”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 82 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 valid to invalid, or invalid to valid Notes K-Config Example Get the input signal lock status of input 2: “#SIGNAL? 2”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 83 5. Get status of all video links Command processing begins after entering A response is sent for each command after processing K-Config Example Set the video switch state from input 4 to output 2: “#VID 4>2”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 84 – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) value – brightness in Kramer units: 0-63, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) Response Trigger Notes A minus sign precedes negative values...
  • Page 85 – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) value – contrast in Kramer units: 0-63, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) Response Trigger Notes A minus sign precedes negative values...
  • Page 86 – input number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) value – video parameter value in Kramer units: for all param values: ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) for 1 (H-De-Start): 1-600...
  • Page 87 – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) value – H-Phase value in Kramer units: 0-63, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) Response Trigger Notes A minus sign precedes negative values...
  • Page 88 – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) volume – audio level in Kramer units: 0-70, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) Response Trigger Notes The VOLUME command can also be used to set simple output audio volume.
  • Page 89 Parameters channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) bass_level – bass level in Kramer units: 0-15, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) Response Trigger Notes A minus sign precedes negative values...
  • Page 90 – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) mute_mode – audio mute setting: 0/OFF (audio is enabled), 1/ON (audio is muted) Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example Mute the audio of output 8: “#MUTE 8,1”,0x0D VS-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 91 Parameters channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12) treble_level – treble level in Kramer units: 0-15, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value) Response Trigger Notes A minus sign precedes negative values...

  • Page 92: Using The Packet Protocol

    When 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-6464DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 93 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- installation of this product from or into any installation.
  • Page 94 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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