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2x2 to 16x16 modular multi-format managed digital matrix switcher
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VS-1616DN-EM
2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format
Managed Digital Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300928 Rev 6
www.KramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300928 Rev 6 www.KramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Defining the VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher Mounting VS-1616DN-EM Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM Port Numbering Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via RS-232 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via USB (VCOM) Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via Ethernet Operating –...
  • Page 3 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Installing a PS-16DN Power Supply Upgrading the VS-1616DN-EM Firmware Upgrading Firmware Using K-Upload Upgrading Firmware Using Kramer Network Technical Specifications VS-1616DN-EM Chassis Quick VS-1616DN-EM Card Comparison Default Settings Default Communication Parameters Factory Default EDID Protocol 3000 Understanding Protocol 3000 Commands...

  • Page 4: 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    • UHDS-OUT2-F16 (see Defining the UHDS-OUT2-F16 on page 87) The F670-IN2/OUT2-F16 cards are fully compatible with the Kramer 670T/670R and 671T/671R HDMI/DVI transmitters and receivers for non-HDCP content. Getting Started We recommend that you: • Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment.
  • Page 6 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 7: Overview

    • Full 16 x 16 non-blocking matrix array to switch any of the 16 input digital signals to any or all outputs (see Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM on page 11. • Easy access to 60 pre-set memory locations for quick access to user-defined setups.
  • Page 8 • Non-volatile EDID storage. • 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 9: Defining The Vs-1616Dn-Em 2X2 To 16X16 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher

    Defining the VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher This section defines the front and rear panels of the VS-1616DN-EM. Figure 1: VS-1616DN-EM Front Panel Buttons 15, 16 and 17 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively.
  • Page 10 PS-16DN power supply (see Installing a PS- 16DN Power Supply on page 96). Figure 2: VS-1616DN-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 11 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 3: VS-1616DN-EM Rear Panel Showing DVI cards Feature Function PS-1 AC Mains Power Module Power supply 1: Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to the AC mains supply. RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connect to a PC or remote controller (see...
  • Page 12 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Feature Function Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the cards OUT 1~8 installed (1 to 8, see Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM on page 11) Connectors on page 10). OUTPUTS OUT 9~16 Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the cards...

  • Page 13: Mounting Vs-1616Dn-Em

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VS-1616DN-EM This section provides instructions for mounting VS-1616DN-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 14: Connecting The Vs-1616Dn-Em

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-1616DN-EM. After connecting your VS-1616DN-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. In the following example, only two inputs and two outputs are connected.

  • Page 15: Port Numbering

    When assigning EDIDs, note that the top row of the LCD display labeled OUTPUTS relates to the ports connected to the sources (AV inputs), and the bottom row of the LCD display labeled INPUTS relates to the ports connected to displays (AV outputs). VS-1616DN-EM – Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Vs-1616Dn-Em Via

    (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-1616DN-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 Figure Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. VS-1616DN-EM – Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM...
  • Page 18 Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure VS-1616DN-EM – Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM...
  • Page 19 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-1616DN-EM to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-1616DN-EM – Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM...

  • Page 20: Operating - Front Panel Buttons

    Instead, the front panel includes a numeric keypad within the Selector Buttons area (see Defining the VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher on page 6). This numeric keypad lets you enter both the output and input numbers...

  • Page 21: Viewing The Display

    You can choose to work in the At Once (default, for all actions except storing/recalling) or the Confirm mode. In the At Once mode: • The TAKE button does not light. • Pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch without further user confirmation. VS-1616DN-EM – Operating – Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 22: Switching Actions

    20). • Switch several inputs to several outputs (see Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs on page 20). • Turn off several outputs (see Turning an Output Off on page 21). VS-1616DN-EM – Operating – Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 23 3. After entering all output/input combinations, press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the actions. The inputs switch to the respective outputs as shown on the LCD display and the TAKE LED is lit. VS-1616DN-EM – Operating – Front Panel Buttons...
  • Page 24 The following message is displayed: all Setups and Connections change press TAKE to confirm The TAKE button flashes. 3. Press TAKE. The default setup is recalled and the display reverts to the output-input display. VS-1616DN-EM – Operating – Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 25: 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-1616DN-EM – Operating – Front Panel Buttons...

  • Page 26: Using The Configuration Menus

    26). Setup Menu—1: inXX=>ALL, Switching One Input to all Outputs This option switches one input to all outputs. To switch one input to all outputs: 1. Press MENU. The Setup Menu options are displayed. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 27 The Setup Menu options are displayed. 2. Press 7 (EDID) on the numeric keypad (see Figure The following is displayed: SETUP EDID ENTER to View EDID and Set EDID 3. Press ENTER. The current EDID matrix configuration is displayed. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 28 3. Using the numeric keys, enter the output (in this example, 03). The following is displayed: DLY__ =>out03 4. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of delay units. 5. Press TAKE. The selected output delay is set. The display reverts to the output/input display. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 29 After a few seconds, the following is displayed on the right hand side: CONFIRM RECALL <= 02 The TAKE button flashes. 4. Press TAKE. The preset is recalled. The display reverts to the output/input display. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...

  • Page 30: Using The Config Menu

    This option displays a list of inputs and indicates on which of them signals have been detected. To display a list of inputs that have detected signals: 1. Press MENU twice. The following message is displayed: start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENTER to change them VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 31 6. To select the next parameter press the right arrow button (see Using the Input / Output Cards on page for available parameters). 7. To enter the selected parameter press TAKE. The parameter options are displayed. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 32 Tables listing output cards and their parameters can be found at the end of this section. To set parameters for a port: 1. Press MENU twice. The following message is displayed: start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENTER to change them VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 33 This is not the setup that is loaded when the unit is switched on. To store the current setup as the default setup: 1. Press MENU twice. The following message is displayed: start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENTER to change them VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 34 Once more TAKE to confirm 6. Press TAKE. The following is displayed: Matrix erased!!! Please, wait … The matrix and device configuration are erased. After a few seconds the next option on the Config Menu is displayed. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...
  • Page 35 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-1616DN-EM – Using the Configuration Menus...

  • Page 36: 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-1616DN-EM – Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports...

  • Page 37: Operating And Configuring - Embedded Web Pages

    Browsing Web Pages on page 35. • Switching – Web Pages on page 36. • Copying EDID – Web Pages on page 37. • Configuring Ports – Web Pages on page 37. VS-1616DN-EM – Operating and Configuring – Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 38: Browsing Web Pages

    2. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your internet browser (default = 192.168.1.39). If security is enabled, the Login window appears. Figure 12: Embedded Web Pages Login Window VS-1616DN-EM – Operating and Configuring – Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 39: Switching - Web Pages

    To switch video using the embedded web pages: 1. Go to the Routing Settings page. The Routing Settings page opens. VS-1616DN-EM – Operating and Configuring – Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 40: Copying Edid - Web Pages

    To configure settings for a port: 1. On the Port tab of the Settings page, click the relevant port from the Port List. The Information panel for the selected port appears. 2. Configure settings as needed. VS-1616DN-EM – Operating and Configuring – Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 41: Using The Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card

    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-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card...
  • Page 42 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP 1.4 SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: CE, FCC ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card...

  • Page 43: Setting The Resolution Of The Generated Video

    Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video The Pattern button is used to set the pattern of generated video. There are 32 available patterns. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the patterns. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card...

  • Page 44: Installing The Test Module

    5. Increase the number of configured inputs and outputs by one (see Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 33). 6. Power cycle the device. The test module is now installed and may be used. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card...

  • Page 45: Using The Input / Output Cards

    HDMI signals from the chassis: The UHD-IN2-F16 and UHD-OUT2-F16 cards feature: • ARC support. • EDID Capture - Copies and stores the EDID from a display device. • Kramer Equalization and re-Klocking™ Technology. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 46 0.23 kg (0.51 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.37 kg (0.82 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP 1.4, HDTV compatible SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE COMPLIANCE: VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 47: Defining The Uhda-In2-F16 / Uhda-Out2-F16

    When a multi-channel audio input signal is routed to a card with stereo analog audio outputs, the analog audio out connectors output the front right and front left audio channels only. Each audio jack enables audio insertion/extraction only to/from its corresponding HDMI port. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 48 Turn HDCP on and off. *0=EN, 1=DIS. Note: Analog audio is still transmitted when HDCP is disabled. Reset Input Re-power: power cycles the port. power Factory: performs a factory reset to default values of the port. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 49 (Fast Switch or Switch Normal Switch). Reset Re-power: power cycle the port. Re-power Output Factory default: perform a factory reset of the port to default values. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 50 0.23 kg (0.51 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.37 kg (0.82 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP 1.4, HDTV compatible SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE COMPLIANCE: VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 51: Defining The Hdbt7-In2-F16 / Hdbt7-Out2-F16

    HDBT7-OUT2-F16 outputs two HDBaseT, bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals from the chassis to the line: The HDBT7-IN2-F16 and HDBT7-OUT2-F16 cards feature Kramer Equalization and re- Klocking™ technology. The cards include a 3.5mm jack for connecting an IR emitter, such as the C-A35M/IRE, or an IR receiver, such as the C-A35M/IRRN.
  • Page 52 Factory default: perform a factory reset of the port to default values. Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Normal Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 53 Kramer Electronics Ltd. HDBT7-IN2-F16 / HDBT7-OUT2-F16 Technical Specifications HDBT cards must be used with twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connections, such as Kramer BC-UNIKAT shielded twisted pair (U/FTP) cables. The following table defines the technical specifications. PORTS: 2 HDBaseT TP on RJ45 connectors 2 RS-232 Serial ports on a 10-pin terminal block 2 IR ports on 3.5mm jacks...

  • Page 54: Defining The Dtaxr-In2-F16 / Dtaxr-Out2-F16

    When a multi-channel audio input signal is routed to a card with stereo analog audio outputs, the analog audio out connectors output the front right and front left audio channels only. Each audio jack enables audio insertion/extraction only to/from its corresponding HDMI port. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 55 Enables range extender. Off for distances of up to 100m at 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 or 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 or up to 130m at 2K; On for distances of up to 180m at 1080p @60Hz @24bpp. *0:ON, 1:OFF. Note: Distances are valid when using Kramer BC-UNIKAT cables. Reset Input Re-power: power cycle the port. Re-power Factory Reset: perform a factory reset of the port to default values.
  • Page 56 Enables range extender. Off for distances of up to 100m at 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 or 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 or 130m at 2K; On for distances of up to 180m at 1080p @60Hz @24bpp. *0:ON, 1:OFF, 2:AUTO. Note: Distances are valid when using Kramer BC-UNIKAT cables. Audio AUD-Embedded—HDMI audio is selected. AUD-...
  • Page 57 Kramer Electronics Ltd. DTAxr-IN2-F16 / DTAxr-OUT2-F16 Technical Specifications HDBT cards must be used with twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connections, such as Kramer BC-UNIKAT shielded twisted pair (U/FTP) cables. The following table defines the technical specifications. PORTS: 2 HDBaseT TP on RJ45 connectors...

  • Page 58: Defining The Hdbt-In2-F16 / Hdbt-Out2-F16

    C-A35M/IRRN. For information on the IR wiring scheme, see IR Wiring Scheme for HDBT Cards on page 58. For information on connecting via RS-232, see Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via RS-232 on page 13. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 59 Enables range extender. Off for distances of up to 130m at 1080p @60Hz @36bpp; On for distances of up to 180m at 1080p @60Hz @24bpp. *0:ON, 1:OFF. Note: Distances are valid when using Kramer BC-UNIKAT cables. The HDBT-OUT2-F16 configuration table appears as follows: HDBT-OUT2-F16 Output Card...
  • Page 60 Kramer Electronics Ltd. HDBT-IN2-F16 / HDBT-OUT2-F16 Technical Specifications HDBT cards must be used with twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connections, such as Kramer BC-UNIKAT shielded twisted pair (U/FTP) cables. The following table defines the technical specifications. PORTS: 2 HDBaseT TP on RJ45 connectors...
  • Page 61 The terminal block size and supplied connector differs according to the type of HDBT card. However, the wiring scheme for connecting the IR emitter / receiver is the same for all HDBT cards. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 62: Defining The Hh-In2-F16 / Hh-Out2-F16

    8 bit—Limit the color depth to 8 bits. Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced by Normal Speed setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 63: Defining The Hs-Out2-F16

    DVI compatible. Deep Color Sets maximum color bit depth (Auto, 8 bit). Auto Auto—Set the color depth automatically. 8 bit—Limit the color depth to 8 bits. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 64 1—Turn off the output signal 5 minutes after detecting a loss of the input video signal. 2—Turn off the output signal 10 seconds after detecting a loss of the input video signal. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 65 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP 1.4, HDTV compatible SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE COMPLIANCE: VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 66: Defining The Had-In2-F16 / Had-Out2-F16

    The HAD-OUT2-F16 configuration table appears as follows: HAD-OUT2-F16 Output Card Parameter Description Default Reset Re-power: power cycle the port. Output power Factory default: perform a factory reset of the port to default values. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 67 8 bit—Limit the color depth to 8 bits. Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced by Normal Speed setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 68: Defining The Haa-In2-F16 / Haa-Out2-F16

    When a multi-channel audio input signal is routed to a card with stereo analog audio outputs, the analog audio out connectors output the front right and front left audio channels only. Each audio jack enables audio insertion/extraction only to/from its corresponding HDMI port. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 69 Sets the audio output bass level (0–15). Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. Audio Treble Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 70 Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). Treble Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. Audio OFF—Analog output is stereo. Mono MIX—Analog output is mono. Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 71: Defining The Hdcp-In2-F16 / Hdcp-Out2-F16

    The HDCP-OUT2-F16 is a 2-Output DVI (HDCP) Card (F-16): HDCP-IN2-F16 / HDCP-OUT2-F16 Configuration The HDCP-IN2-F16 configuration table appears as follows: HDCP-IN2-F16 Input Card Parameter Description Default HDCP Turn HDCP on and off. *0=EN, 1=DIS. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 72 0.23 kg (0.51 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.37 kg (0.82 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP, HDMI SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: CE, FCC ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 73: Defining The Dgkat-In2-F16 / Dgkat-Out2-F16

    (1.65Gbps per graphic channel). Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced by Normal Speed setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 74 DGKat-IN2-F16 / DGKat-OUT2-F16 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 75 Serial data present on the RS-232 port of a DGKat input /output card is not transmitted via the switcher. This data is transmitted over the TP cable of the same input / output card (see Figure 16). Figure 16: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 76: Defining The F670-In2-F16 / F670-Out2-F16

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining the F670-IN2-F16 / F670-OUT2-F16 F670 cards are fully compatible with the Kramer 670T/670R and 671T/671R HDMI/DVI transmitters and receivers for non-HDCP content. The F670-IN2-F16 is a 2-Input HDMI over OM3 Fiber Card (F-16): The F670-OUT2-F16 is a 2-Output HDMI over OM3 Fiber Card (F-16):...
  • Page 77 F610-OUT2-F16 Output Card Parameter Description Default Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Normal Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 78: Defining The Dvi-In2-F16 / Dvi-Out2-F16

    DVI-OUT2-F16 Output Card Parameter Description Default Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Normal Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 79: Defining The Dl-In1-F16 / Dl-Out1-F16

    Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE Defining the DL-IN1-F16 / DL-OUT1-F16 The DL-IN1-F16 is a 1-Input DVI Dual Link Card (F-16): The DL-OUT1-F16 is a 1-Output DVI Dual Link Card (F-16): DL-IN1-F16 / DL-OUT1-F16 Configuration VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 80: Defining The Sdia-In2-F16

    Sets the bass of the audio port. Range: 0-15. Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. Audio Treble Sets the treble of the audio port. Range: 0-15. Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 81 8 channels (7.1 surround) 1 + 2 1 + 2 4 channels 1 + 2 1 + 2 6 channels (5.1 surround) 1 + 2 8 channels (7.1 surround) 1 + 2 VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 82: Defining The Vga-In2-F16 / Vga-Out2-F16

    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE Defining the VGA-IN2-F16 / VGA-OUT2-F16 The VGA-IN2-F16 is a 2-Input VGA Card (F-16): The VGA-OUT2-F16 is a 2-Output VGA Card (F-16): VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 83 VGA-OUT2-F16 Output Card Parameter Description Default Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Normal Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch). Switch VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 84: Defining The Vgaa-Out2-F16 / Vgaa-In2-F16

    Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE Defining the VGAA-OUT2-F16 / VGAA-IN2-F16 The VGAA-IN2-F16 is a 2-Input VGA with Analog Audio Card (F-16): The VGAA-OUT2-F16 is a 2-Output VGA with Analog Audio Card (F-16): VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 85 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Audio output is accessed by connecting the two supplied Kramer C-GF/GMAF-30 cables to each VGA port as illustrated in Figure When a multi-channel audio input signal is routed to a card with stereo analog audio outputs, the analog audio out connectors output the front right and front left audio channels only.
  • Page 86 The result is saved in non-volatile memory and is recalled when the same source is used again. In order to revert to auto predefined parameters, either reset to factory setting with the relevant source connected or connect a different source. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 87 0.13 kg (0.29 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.52 kg (1.15 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE COMPLIANCE: INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 2 C-GF/GMAF-30 cables VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 88: Defining The Aad-In2-F16 / Aad-Out2-F16

    Sets the audio output bass level (0–15). Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. Audio Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). Treble Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 89 19cm x 13cm x 2cm (7.5” x 5.1” x 0.8”) W, D, H DIMENSIONS: PRODUCT WEIGHT: 0.23 kg (0.51 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.37 kg (0.82 lbs) approx. SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and COMPLIANCE: WEEE VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 90: Defining The Uhds-Out2-F16

    4K@30Hz (4:4:4) RESOLUTION: MAX. INPUT RESOLUTION: 4K@30Hz (4:4:4) 15m (49ft) – 1080p 12 bit (deep color) MAXIMUM RANGE: SWITCHING TIME BETWEEN Less than 1 second (seamless) INPUTS: VIDEO LATENCY: Less than 3 frames VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...
  • Page 91 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs) approx. SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs) approx. STANDARD COMPLIANCE: HDCP 1.4, HDTV compatible SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ENVIRONMENTAL Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and WEEE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Input / Output Cards...

  • Page 92: Using The Test Module To Troubleshoot Video And Audio Problems

    17 configured inputs and 17 configured outputs (see Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 33). Figure 18: Signal Paths for Isolating Video Problems VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video and Audio Problems...
  • Page 93 6. Set the pattern for the generated video (see Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video on page 40). 7. Verify that the projector output is as expected. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting Audio Problems

    1. Connect an analog audio source to Input 17. 2. Configure Input 17 to Output 17 (see Switching Actions on page 19). 3. Connect Output 17 to the audio acceptor. VS-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video and Audio Problems...
  • Page 95 3. Connect Output 17 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-1616DN-EM – Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video and Audio Problems...

  • Page 96: Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions

    12) and an output card must only be mounted in a slot designated for output cards (slots 5 to 8 and 13 to 16). Figure 20: Inserting the Card into a Slot VS-1616DN-EM – Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions...
  • Page 97 9. Power on the VS-1616DN-EM and follow the procedure to configure the new card (see Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 33). 10. Power on the peripheral devices. VS-1616DN-EM – Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions...

  • Page 98: Replacing A Fan-16Dn Fan Array

    When replacing a fan array, all normal static discharge precaution measures must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment. For detailed instructions on replacing a fan array in your VS-1616DN-EM, see the FAN-16DN Fan Array Installation Instructions, available at www.kramerav.com.

  • Page 99: Installing A Ps-16Dn 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 100: Upgrading The Vs-1616Dn-Em Firmware

    VS-1616DN-EM enables upgrading device and card firmware via RS-232, USB (VCOM) or Ethernet using the K-Upload software application, available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-1616DN-EM. For instructions on upgrading the firmware using K-Upload, see the K-Upload User Manual. For information on connecting to the...

  • Page 101: Upgrading Firmware Using Kramer Network

    Ethernet using the Kramer Network enterprise management platform, available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-1616DN-EM. For instructions on upgrading the firmware using Kramer Network, see the Kramer Network User Manual. For information on connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM...

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: CE, FCC ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY 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 VS-1616DN-EM – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 103: Quick Vs-1616Dn-Em Card Comparison

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Quick VS-1616DN-EM Card Comparison Card Ports BW per Max. Range Compliance Channel Pass Thru 10m (32ft) – 2 HDMI 2.97Gbps HDCP 1.4, HDTV 4K60 4:2:0 or compatible 4K30 4:4:4 15m (49ft) – 1080p 12 bit (deep color) 10m (32ft) –...
  • Page 104 2 S/PDIF (digital audio) on RCA connectors 2 balanced audio stereo (analog audio) on 5-pin terminal blocks * When using BC-UNIKAT cables. ** Accessible via C-GF/GMAF-30 cables. Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VS-1616DN-EM – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 105: 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-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 106 Display gamma.... 2.20 Red chromaticity..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 0.284 - Wy 0.293 Additional descriptors... None Timing characteristics VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 107 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,02,01,00,00,00,32,19,01,03,82,46,27,78,0A,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,31,36,55,48,44,41,0A,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,32,55,1F,5E,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,42, 02,03,1A,41,47,11,13,05,14,84,10,1F,23,09,06,04,83,01,00,00,65,03,0C,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,C5 HDBT-IN2-F16 / HDBT-OUT2-F16 Monitor Model name....VS-16HDBaseT Manufacturer..... KMR Plug and Play ID..KMR1200 Serial number.... 295-883450100 Manufacture date..2014, ISO week 255 Filter driver.... None ------------------------- VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 108 Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No Rear LFE....No Report information Date generated... 17/01/2017 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,B2,00,12,01,01,01,01,FF,18,01,03,80,34,20,78,E2,B3,25,AC,51,30,B4,26, 10,50,54,FF,FF,80,81,8F,81,99,A9,40,61,59,45,59,31,59,71,4A,81,40,01,1D,00,72,51,D0,1E,20,6E,28, 55,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FF,00,32,39,35,2D,38,38,33,34,35,30,31,30,30,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,31,36,48,44,42,61,73,65,54,0A,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,DD, 02,03,1B,C1,23,09,07,07,48,10,05,84,03,02,07,16,01,65,03,0C,00,10,00,83,01,00,00,02,3A,80,18,71, 38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,07,44,21,00,00,1E,01,1D,80,18,71,1C,16,20,58,2C,25,00,07,44,21,00,00,9E,01, VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 109 CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration..2.0 Front left/right..Yes Front LFE....No Front center..... No Rear left/right..No Rear center....No VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 110 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9) VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 111 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 Basic audio....Supported YCbCr 4:4:4....Supported YCbCr 4:2:2....Supported VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 112 800 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 VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 113 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 VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 114 Filter driver.... None ------------------------- EDID revision.... 1.3 Input signal type..Digital (DVI) 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-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 115 IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 30/04/2014 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,B2,00,02,01,00,00,00,0C,17,01,03,81,46,27,78,0A,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,D0,1E,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,31,36,48,44,43,50,0A,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,32,55,1F,5E,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,72, 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-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 116 CE speaker allocation data Channel configuration..3.0 Front left/right..Yes Front LFE....No Front center..... Yes Rear left/right..No Rear center....No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No Rear LFE....No CE vendor specific data (VSDB) VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 117 Modeline...."1280x720" 74.250 1280 1720 1760 1980 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync 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) VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 118 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 VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 119 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA 1152 x 870p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II 1360 x 765p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 800p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1440 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA STD VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 120 00000018 = 2E248086.00100006.07800003.00800000.D0325904.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000C8 = 10CE8086.00100007.02000000.00000000.D0300000.D0324000.0000F0C1.00000000 000000D0 = 3A378086.02900005.0C030000.00800000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000D8 = 3A3E8086.00100006.04030000.00000010.D0320004.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000E0 = 3A408086.00100007.06040000.00810010.00000000.00000000.00020200.2000D0D0 000000E8 = 3A348086.02900005.0C030000.00800000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000E9 = 3A358086.02900005.0C030000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000EA = 3A368086.02900005.0C030000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000EF = 3A3A8086.02900006.0C032000.00000000.D0325000.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000F0 = 244E8086.00100007.06040190.00010000.00000000.00000000.20040400.228000F0 000000F8 = 3A188086.02100007.06010000.00800000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000 00000100 = 68191002.00100007.03000000.00800010.C000000C.00000000.D0000004.00000000 VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 121 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, 47,41,2B,41,2D,49,4E,32,2D,46,31,36,48,3F,40,30,62,B0,32,40,40,C0,13,00,6F,13,11,00,00,1E,00,21 --------------------------- Hardware data BUS_SLOT = PCI00000.PCI00004.PCI00008.PCI0000C.PCI00010.PCI00014.PCI00018.PCI0001C 00000000 = 01048086.20900006.06000009.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000.00000000 00000008 = 01018086.00100007.06040009.00810010.00000000.00000000.00010100.20004040 00000010 = 01268086.00900407.03000009.00000000.E5400004.00000000.C000000C.00000000 000000B0 = 1C3A8086.00100006.07800004.00800000.E6EB0004.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000B3 = 1C3D8086.00B00400.07000204.00000000.000050E1.E6E90000.00000000.00000000 000000C8 = 15028086.00100406.02000004.00000000.E6E00000.E6E80000.00000001.00000000 000000D0 = 1C2D8086.02900006.0C032004.00000000.E6E70000.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000D8 = 1C208086.00100006.04030004.00000010.E6E60004.00000000.00000000.00000000 000000E0 = 1C108086.00100004.060400B4.00810010.00000000.00000000.00020200.200000F0 VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 122 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) VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 123 1440 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA 1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA 1650 x 1050p at 60Hz – VESA EIA/CEA-861 Information Revision number IT underscan Supported Basic audio Supported YCbCr 4:4:4 Supported YCbCr 4:2:2 Supported VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...
  • Page 124 Front center No Rear left/right No Rear center No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center Rear LFE Report information Date generated 29/01/2019 Software revision 2.60.0.972 Data source....Real-time 0x0032 Operating system..6.1.7601 2.Service Pack 1 VS-1616DN-EM – Default Settings...

  • Page 125: 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-1616DN-EM. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

  • Page 126: 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 127: 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 128 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 129 ~nn@BUILD-DATESPdateSPtimeCR LF 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 Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example “#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 130 “#FACTORY?”,0x0D HELP Functions Permission Transparency HELP End User Public Description Syntax #HELPCR Get command list or help for specific command Response Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:CR LFcommand,SPcommand…CR LF Parameters Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example “#HELP”,0x0D VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 131 K-Config Example “#MODEL?”,0x0D PROT-VER Functions Permission Transparency PROT-VER? End User Public Description Syntax #PROT-VER?CR Get device protocol version Response ~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF Parameters Version – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit Response Trigger Notes K-Config Example “#PROT-VER?”,0x0D VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 132 #SN?CR Get device serial number Response ~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF Parameters serial_number – 11 decimal digits, factory assigned Response Trigger Notes For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits K-Config Example “#sn?”,0x0D VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 133 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 134 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 135 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 136 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 137 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-1616DN-EM: “#LOCK-FP 1”,0x0D VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 138 – Indicates whether the firmware can be upgraded: 0 (not upgradable), 1 (upgradable) status – Module status: 0 (OK), 1 (unknown error), 2 (no communication), 3 (module missing) Response Trigger Notes If m_direction is 2, the channel_start, channel_end and m_type values are irrelevant. K-Config Example “#MODULE-INFO? 14”,0x0D VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 139 – 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 140 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 141 – 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 142 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 143 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 144 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 145 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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 146 – input or output number: 1-16 (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 147 – input or output number: 1-16 (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 148 – input number: 1-16 (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 for 2 (H-De-Total): 1-4000...
  • Page 149 – input or output number: 1-16 (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 150 – input or output number: 1-16 (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 151 – output number: 1-16 (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 152 – output number: 1-16 (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-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 153 – output number: 1-16 (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 154: 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: sanity-free.org/133/crc_16_ccitt_in_csharp.html CRC example: Data = “123456789” Result => 0x31C3 VS-1616DN-EM – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 155 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 156 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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