Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons Using MTX3-16-M LCD Display Menu Using TAKE Button to Confirm Actions Locking Front Panel Buttons Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI Opening the Embedded Web UI Routing Inputs to Outputs Defining User Accounts...
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...
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/il/quality/environment.
Kramer Electronics Ltd. • Simple Professional Management – Compatibility with the Kramer enterprise management platform enables remote matrix operational management, including matrix automatic discovery and configuration, remote matrix switching operations, matrix and card diagnostics and firmware upgrade management. • Cost-Effective Maintenance – Front-panel LED indicators, an LCD display and a low- noise field-replaceable fan cooling unit for easy matrix maintenance and troubleshooting.
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining MTX3-16-M 16x16 8K Modular Matrix This section defines MTX3-16-M. Figure 1: MTX3-16-M 16x16 8K Modular Matrix Front Panel Feature Function Numeric Numbers 1 to 0 Keypad ← Move the LCD display left (when the display is extended).
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Lights red when an error is detected. Briefly lights red immediately following a power disruption (e.g., cable disconnection, power off, and so on). Figure 2: MTX3-16-M 16x16 8K Modular Matrix Rear Panel Feature Function Slots for up to 4 Matrix Cards The left side of...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting MTX3-16-M This section provides instructions for mounting MTX3-16-M. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
Connecting MTX3-16-M You can insert matrix cards into slots while the device is powered. Figure 3: Connecting to the MTX3-16-M Rear Panel For optimum range and performance use the recommended Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/downloads/MTX3-16-M. Using third-party cables may cause damage! The matrix card slot configuration shown above is for demonstration purposes.
7. Tighten the retaining screws at the sides of the card to secure it to the chassis. 8. Power on the new card and configure it using the front panel menu or the embedded web-UI menu. Figure 4: Input / Output Card Installation MTX3-16-M – Connecting MTX3-16-M...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Identifying Input / Output Ports Matrix cards that are installed into the card slots on the MTX3-16-M, include input and/or output ports. Each card slot has 2 port ID numbers to be assigned to the inserted card. In total there are 16 port IDs available.
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The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown below: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears. MTX3-16-M – Connecting MTX3-16-M...
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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown below. 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. Figure 8: Internet Protocol Properties Window 7. Click OK. 8. Click Close. MTX3-16-M – Connecting MTX3-16-M...
Pin 5 to the G pin on the MTX3-16-M RS-232 terminal block Managing MTX3-16-M via USB (VCOM) The device’s SERVICE Mini USB Connector can work as a virtual COM (VCOM) port. Verify that the USB port on the PC that connects to...
56), not from the front panel or from the embedded web UI. HTTPS Protection By default, all IP-based matrix management and control uses HTTPS, including the embedded web UI and protocol 3000 API. MTX3-16-M – Securing MTX3-16-M Operation...
From the LCD menu (using the front panel buttons), see (see Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons on page 17). • Using the embedded web UI menu, see Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI on page 26. • Using Protocol 3000 commands, see Protocol 3000 on page 70.
Figure 9: LCD Display Bootup Screens (shown in sequence) The last screen in the sequence is the normal operation mode. 2. Press the Menu button to scroll through the menu options. The menu is ready to use. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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2. View the video input and output IDs. AOSW (audio output switch) – Available audio output port IDs list. AISW (audio input switch) – Connected (to above output port ID) audio input port IDs. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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The input is displayed, and the video is switched to the new output destination immediately. VOSW: VISW: IN16=>OUT01 Figure 11: Video Switching – Input Entered The selected video input signal is switched to the selected output. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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2. On the Numeric Keypad, press the number of the desired video output (for example, 01). The in/out routing appears on the right side of the LCD display with the input blank. VOSW: VISW: IN__=>OUT01 Figure 15: LCD Video Switching Screen MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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Audio input: Press 1 on the numeric keypad to switch the video signal. 4. Enter the desired input number. TAKE button flashes. 5. Press TAKE. All outputs are switched to the selected input. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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(1 to 60) you would like to recall. The TAKE button flashes. 3. Press TAKE to confirm. The preset is recalled and the input/output configuration changes to the selected preset. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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3. Enter the SOURCE number (you can select either an input or an output port number) and the DEST number (select an input port). 4. Wait for Success message on the LCD display. The EDID is copied. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
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Press 2 on the numeric keypad to reset the device to Its factory default settings. The TAKE button flashes twice. 3. Press TAKE twice as instructed on the LCD display. Device has restarted/reset. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M via Front Panel Buttons...
Firmware revisions are viewed. Using TAKE Button to Confirm Actions When using the LCD Display menu on the MTX3-16-M, some of the actions require confirmation. For example, when switching multiple IN/OUT pairs or when resetting the device to its default parameters.
Upgrading / Restoring Module Card Firmware on page 42. • Configuring Input / Output Ports on page 43. • Monitoring MTX3-16-M Hardware on page 45. • Viewing the about Page on page 48. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
• To define new users after logging in, see Creating or Deleting User on page Accounts After the first login, you need to change the admin password and re-login. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
Routing Video Inputs to Outputs on page 29. • Routing Audio Inputs to Outputs on page 32. • Storing and Recalling Presets on page 35. • Viewing / Configuring Port Settings on page 35. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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2. Click VIDEO. The video page appears, showing the available input/output ports. Figure 26: Video Routing Page 3. Click an Input/Output cross-point. For example, click IN2 to OUT3. Figure 27: IN2 routed to OUT3 Video inputs are routed to the outputs. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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2. Click InToALL. An ALL series of checkboxes appears under the OUT ports and a column of white circles appear beside the IN ports. The other cross-points are grayed out. Figure 28: Routing Settings Page – InToALL Enabled MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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All AFV checkboxes are selected and audio switching for all inputs is configured to follow video switching. The AUDIO cross-points are disabled. Figure 30: Routing Settings Page – Enabling AFV (audio follow video) MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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To route the audio inputs to the outputs: 1. Go to the Routing Settings page. 2. Click AUDIO. The audio page appears, showing the available input/output ports. Figure 31: Audio Routing Page MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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2. Click InToALL. An ALL series of checkboxes appears under the OUT ports and a column of white circles appear beside the IN ports. The other cross-points are grayed out and disabled. Figure 33: Routing Settings Page – InToALL Enabled MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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2. Check a cross-point in the CLOSE row that corresponds to the output that you want to turn off. To turn off all outputs, click InToALL and click the circle under the ALL checkbox that corresponds to CLOSE (Figure 28). The selected output is turned off. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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Routing Settings web-UI page to view and configure settings for each matrix card (input or output). The Port tab of the Settings page also shows the port information/configuration panel (see Configuring Input / Output Ports on page 43). MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
Performing factory resets from the Front Panel does not reset or delete the webpage accounts or their passwords. This section describes the following actions: • Understanding Account Permissions on page 37. • Creating or Deleting User Accounts on page 38. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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The following table illustrates account permission levels: Administrator Manager Operator Account type Permission levels Create new accounts Change Passwords Update firmware & load a configuration file Update settings, change routing etc. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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2. Click Add. 3. Enter a username, select a role (operator or manager) and enter an initial password. For username rules, role permissions and password rules, (see Understanding Account Permissions on page 37). MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
3. Click all relevant Inputs in the Copy to area or select the All checkbox to copy to all inputs. 4. Click COPY. The selected EDID is copied to all selected inputs. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
Mask, Gate (address of ETH1/NET2-1G ▪ TCP port number. ▪ UDP port number. 4. Enable/disable DHCP address resolution on all cards inserted into the matrix. 5. Click Save Changes. Device Settings are configured. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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Click Load to import a (previously saved) configuration file and continue to the next step. 3. Select a file to import. 4. Confirm that you want the MTX3-16-M settings to be replaced. MTX3-16-M restarts, using the imported configuration file parameters. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
Upgrading / Restoring Module Card Firmware The Settings page's Card tab has a Card List, showing the matrix cards currently inserted into the MTX3-16-M. Click on a Slot to view that matrix card's type, model, video direction (in or out) and firmware version.
(in or out) (see DTAxrD2-IN2-F34 / DTAxrD2-OUT2-F34 / DTAxrD2P-OUT2-F34 on page 54) . Figure 41: Settings Page > Port Tab > Port Information Panel MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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OFF – HDBaseT standard range. Actual ranges depend on the resolution of signal. See the card technical specifications for more information. Figure 42: Settings Page > Port Tab > Port Information Pane with HDBaseT MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
X (at the top), the (green) icons remain visible and will turn red if a problem is detected. Figure 43: Status Information Panel – Temperature Status MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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(Value). If one of the cards has a voltage problem, Status will show a WARN message and the Status panel will show a red voltage icon. MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
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The tab lists the fans and the level at which they are operating. If one of the fans has a problem, there will be a warning in the Status column. Figure 47: Status Page – Fans Tab MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing the about Page Click About to access the about page which shows the web version and Kramer information. Figure 48: About Page MTX3-16-M – Managing MTX3-16-M from the Embedded Web UI...
The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from our website at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp. When using the micro USB port, install the Kramer USB driver, available at: https://k.kramerav.com//support/download.asp. To Upgrade the firmware: 1. Download and run K-UPLOAD. 2. In the K-Upload screen, click Connect.
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. MTX3-16-M will automatically restart and K-Upload will show an Upgrade success or failed message. In the Settings webpage, Device tab, check that the firmware version was updated. MTX3-16-M – Upgrading Firmware...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Technical Specifications MTX3-16-M CNTL and Chassis CNTL Card Ports 1Gbp Ethernet On RJ-45 female connector for matrix LAN connection 100Mbps Ethernet On RJ-45 female connector for matrix service RS-232 On 3-pin terminal block for local service. RS-232...
12.90cm x 24.90cm x 2.00cm (W, D, H) (5.08" x 9.80" x 0.79") Net weight 0.2kg (0.5lbs) approx. Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H) 16.50cm x 34.50cm x 5.90cm (6.50" x 13.58" x 2.32") Weight 0.4kg (0.9lbs) approx. MTX3-16-M – Technical Specifications...
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Up to 200m (650ft) at full HD (1080p @60Hz 24bpp) No Compression Up to 100m (330ft) at 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) Up to 180m (590ft) at full HD (1080p @60Hz 24bpp) When using Kramer recommended cables. Standards Compliance HDBaseT 1.0 Video Max Data Rate...
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4K@60 (42:0) Range with No Compression: Up to 100m (330ft) Full HD (1080p@60Hz) Range with No Compression: Up to 130m (430ft) Range in Ultra-Long Mode: Up to 180m (590ft) When using recommended Kramer cables Standards Compliance HDBaseT 2.0- Video Max Bandwidth With Compression: 17.95Gbps (5.98Gbps per graphic...
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Content Protection HDCP 2.2 Extension Line Optical Fiber Multi–mode (MM) or single–mode (SM) Optical Module Kramer 10Gbps SFP+ IEEE 802.3ae compliant modules (MM is included) Multi-Mode Line Compliance G.651.1 OFNR fiber Max Reach over OM3 MM Fiber 3km (1.8 miles)
UDP Port #: 50000 Administrator Username: admin Password: M01@kramer Full Factory Reset Go to: Menu-> Setup -> Factory Reset -> press Enter to confirm Front panel buttons Press Default Setup and then select 1 to reset the machine MTX3-16-M – Technical Specifications...
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Front LFE....No Front center..... No Rear left/right..No Rear center....No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No Rear LFE....No Report information Date generated... 2022/9/15 Software revision..2.41.0.818 Operating system..6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1 MTX3-16-M – Technical Specifications...
1152 x 864p at 70Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD Report information Date generated... 5/11/2021 Software revision..2.60.0.972 Data source....Real-time 0xF100 - NB: improperly installed Operating system..6.2.9200.2 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,81,40,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C, 45,00,A0,5A,00,00,00,1E,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,33,34,48,32,0A,20,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,B7 MTX3-16-M – Technical Specifications...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or Ethernet ports. Understanding Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the following. • Command format:...
EEPROM and ~nn@BAUDcurrent_baud_rate<CR><LF> used when powering 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). MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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Get device build COMMAND Get the device build date: DATE? #BUILD-DATE?<CR> date. #BUILD-DATE?<CR> YYYY = Year MM = Month FEEDBACK DD = Day ~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,time<CR><LF> – Format: hh:mm:ss where time hh = hours mm = minutes ss = seconds MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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#DETAIL-TIMING?param,in_index<CR> #@DETAIL-TIMING?2,1< CR> 5 – V-active FEEDBACK – Number of the port: in_index ~nn@DETAIL-TIMINGparam,in_index,value<CR><LF> 1-16 – Video parameter in Kramer value units, minus sign precedes negative values. – Number of the output out_index DISPLAY? Get output HPD COMMAND Get the output HPD status of status.
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(video or audio) #EXT-INFO-IO?1,0<CR> 2 – audio FEEDBACK and direction (inputs – Input/Output io_mode ~nn@Devicesignal_type,io_mode,io_index,io_index,i or outputs). 0 – Input o_index,...<CR><LF> 1 – Output – Number that indicates the io_index specific input or output port: 1-16 MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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2 – Output #H-PHASE1,1,1<CR> FEEDBACK – Number that indicates the io_index ~nn@H-PHASEio_mode,io_index,value<CR><LF> specific input or output port: 1–16 value – Video parameter in Kramer units: 0–63 ++ increase current value – decrease current value – Input/Output io_mode H-PHASE? Get H-phase.
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Lock the front panel. COMMAND Unlock front panel: 0 – Off unlocks front panel buttons or #LOCK-FPlock/unlock<CR> #LOCK-FP0<CR> In NT-52N, this keyboard FEEDBACK command includes 1 – On locks front panel buttons or ~nn@LOCK-FPlock/unlock<CR><LF> the PortNumber (1-2) keyboard parameter. MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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Get module type. COMMAND Get module type: TYPE? module, range 1 – 8. #MODULE-TYPE?module_id<CR> #MODULE-TYPE?1<CR> – Module status mod_status FEEDBACK 0 – OK ~nn@MODULE-TYPEmodule_id,mod_type,mod_status<CR>< 1 – Unknown error LF> 2 – No communication 3 – Module missing MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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(if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, FEEDBACK meaning the control port is ‘0’, ~nn@NET-CONFIGnetw_id,net_ip,net_mask,gateway<CR> additional ports are 1,2,3…. <LF> net_ip – Network IP – Network mask net_mask – Network gateway gateway MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0: #NET-MASKnet_mask<CR> For proper #NET- FEEDBACK settings consult your MASK255.255.000.000< ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> network CR> administrator. – Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx NET-MASK? net_mask Get subnet mask. COMMAND Get the subnet mask: #NET-MASK?<CR> #NET-MASK?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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–Output number, * for all out_id ~nn@PRST-VIDpreset,in_id>out_id,in_id>out_id,in_i same number are outputs. d>out_id<CR><LF> stored and recalled –Input number, * for all in_id inputs. together by commands #PRST- STO and #PRST- RCL. MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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– Signal status according to status ~nn@SIGNALin_index,status<CR><LF> signal validation: 0 – Off 1 – On serial_num – 14 decimal digits, Get device serial COMMAND Get the device serial number. #SN?<CR> factory assigned number: #SN?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@SNserial_num<CR><LF> MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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0 – Off 1 – On – Number that indicates VFRZ? out_index Get output freeze COMMAND Get output freeze status: status. #VFRZ?out_index<CR> #VFRZ?1<CR> the specific output: 1-16 FEEDBACK freeze_flag – On/Off ~nn@VFRZout_index,freeze_flag<CR><LF> 0 – Off 1 – On MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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– Native resolution flag is_native is_native=OFF 0 – Off returns current – Resolution index, see resolution resolution. To use “custom VID-RES command for list. resolutions” (entries 100-105 In View Modes), define them using the DEF-RES command. MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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 MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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(Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_8 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_9 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_10 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_11 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_12 (Reserved) ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED EDID corrupted ERR_NON_LISTED Device specific errors File has the same CRC – not changed ERR_SAME_CRC ERR_WRONG_MODE Wrong operation mode ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED Device/chip was not initialized MTX3-16-M – Protocol 3000...
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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller.
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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 website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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