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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher P/N: 2900-000665 Rev 3... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Default Communication Parameters Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher Front and Rear Panels Figure 2: Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 3: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection Figure 4: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter... -
Page 4: Introduction
• Conference room presentations • Rental and staging Note: The Kramer VS-161H is identical to the VS-161HDMI, just the name has changed by replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to the HDMI Guideline). VS-161H - Introduction... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your VS-161H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust VS-161H - Getting Started... -
Page 6: Overview
• Installation in 1U of a standard 19” professional rack enclosure You can control the VS-161H using the front panel buttons, or remotely via: • RS-232/RS-485 serial commands transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller •... -
Page 7: About Hdcp-General Description
HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals. VS-161H - Overview... -
Page 8: Defining The Vs-161H 16X1 Hdmi Switcher
Defining the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 1 defines the front and rear panels of the VS-161H. Figure 1: VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher Front and Rear Panels... - Page 9 Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit on or off MUTE Button Press to toggle disconnecting the output INPUT SELECTOR Buttons Press the INPUT button to select input (from 1 to 16) PANEL LOCK Button Press to toggle disengaging the front panel buttons, to acquire the EDID and to set to the PC/DVD mode INPUT HDMI Connectors...
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Page 10: Installing In A Rack
Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-161H - Installing in a Rack... -
Page 11: Connecting The Vs-161H 16X1 Hdmi Switcher
Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VS-161H. After connecting your VS-161H, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 2: Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 12: Connecting To The Vs-161H Using The Rs-232 Connection
To connect the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1. If required: Set the appropriate INPUTS to the DVD/PC mode Acquire the EDID 2. Connect the HDMI sources as follows: A multimedia player to INPUT 1 ... -
Page 13: Connecting To The Vs-161H Using Ethernet
Figure 4: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter Connecting to the VS-161H Using Ethernet You can connect the VS-161H via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see Section 5.2.2) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see Section 5.2.3... - Page 14 5.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-161H to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory...
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Page 15: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6. 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. 7. Click OK. VS-161H - Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 16: Figure 6: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window
5.2.3 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-161H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors. VS-161H - Connecting the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 17: Operating The Vs-161H 16X1 Hdmi Switcher
Upgrading the firmware (see Section 6.5 The PC and DVD Modes The VS-161H has two operation modes that are specific per input: the PC mode and the DVD mode: • The PC mode is used when connecting a computer or several computers to one or more of the inputs via a DVI-to-HDMI converter cable (for example, the Kramer HDMI-DVI Gold Plated Cable in various lengths). -
Page 18: Acquiring The Edid
1. Turn the POWER off. 2. Press the PANEL LOCK button and the INPUT 16 button while turning the POWER on again. The INPUT buttons flash in sequence until the unit has completed reading the EDID. VS-161H - Operating the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
3. After approximately five seconds release the Reset button. The device is reset to its factory default values (see Section 6.4 Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware see “Upgrading the VS-161H Firmware Using the K-Upload Software”. VS-161H - Operating the VS-161H 16x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
2.5kg (5.5lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, null-modem adapter, rack “ears”, IR remote control OPTIONS: Kramer HDMI cables (for example, the C-HM/HM series, the C-HM/DM series and/or our HDMI over fiber optics C-FOHM/FOHM series) Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 21: Default Communication Parameters
Ethernet Default Settings Reset Settings IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Power cycle the device while holding in the Factory Reset button, located on the rear TCP Port #: 5000 panel of the unit UDP Port #: 50000 VS-161H - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 22: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 The Kramer Protocol 2-000 RS-232/RS-485 communication uses four bytes of information as defined below. All the values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 1st byte INPUT 2nd byte OUTPUT 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER... - Page 23 NOTE 15 – When the OVR bit (4th byte) is set, then the “video” commands have universal meaning. For example, instruction 1 (SWITCH VIDEO) causes all units (including audio, data, etc.) to switch. Similarly, if a machine is in “FOLLOW” mode, it performs any “video” instruction. VS-161H - Kramer Protocol 2000...
- Page 25 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. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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