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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Defining EDID Recommendations for Best Performance Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-3232D in a Rack Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Port Numbering 6.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples... - Page 3 Figures Figure 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad Figure 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI Cards Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232D Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window...
- Page 4 Contents Tables Table 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2: VS-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels Table 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 4: Port Numbering Table 5: EDID Configuration Requests and Results...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 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 have redesigned and upgraded... -
Page 6: Quick Start
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 2.1 Quick Start The following quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. 1 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 7: Overview
Section 13 3 The VS-3232D is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple as possible to operate. Due to space limitations on the front panel 64 input/output selector buttons are instead substituted by a keypad. For details of how to route inputs to outputs, see... -
Page 8: Defining Edid
(often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer VS-3232D in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust 3.1 Defining EDID... -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vs-3232D 32X32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel
Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Note: Buttons 11, 12 and 13 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively... -
Page 10: Figure 2: Vs-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad
Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function Press to exit the current operation EDID Press to assign EDID channels Press to store the current setup in the a preset... -
Page 11: Figure 3: Vs-3232D 32X32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing Dvi Cards
Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 3 Table 3 define the rear panel of the VS-3232D showing DVI cards installed as an example. Figure 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI Cards... -
Page 12: Using The Ir Transmitter
Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function AC Mains Power Module Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to the AC mains supply IN 1~16 Connectors Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the... -
Page 13: Installing The Vs-3232D In A Rack
Installing the VS-3232D in a Rack Installing the VS-3232D in a Rack This section provides instruction on rack mounting the VS-3232D. -
Page 14: Connecting The Vs-3232D 32X32 Digital Matrix Switcher
Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher The configuration of DVI input/output cards shown in Figure 4 is merely a sample representation and different I/O cards may be mixed as required (for limitations, page 11). -
Page 15: Port Numbering
5. If necessary, review and set the system configuration using the Menu (see Section 8 Note: Given an input signal that is HDCP encoded, the VS-3232D will output a signal only if the output port to which it is switched support HDCP. -
Page 16: Edid Numbering Examples
Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering Table 4: Port Numbering Port Number Port Number IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3, OUT 4 IN 5, IN 6... -
Page 17: Connecting To The Vs-3232D Via Rs-232
To connect to the VS-3232D via RS-232: • Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-3232D unit via a 9-wire straight cable (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 6.3 Connecting to the VS-3232D via Ethernet... -
Page 18: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as shown in Figure Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 7. Click OK. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 19: Connecting To The Ethernet Port Via A Network Switch/Hub
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 6.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the VS-3232D via a network switch/hub: • Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch/hub using a straight through... -
Page 20: Viewing The Display
7.2 Using the Selector Buttons For numbers between 1 and 9, the VS-3232D can handle two digit numbers as well as single digit numbers. When entering a single digit number (for example 5), you can either press 0 followed by 5, or 5 followed by ENT. -
Page 21: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher • You save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation • 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 •... -
Page 22: Switching One Input To One Output
Input being blank underneath the relevant Output. 1 In this example, input 9 is set to switch to output 6 and input 5 is set to switch to output 7 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Turning Off Several Outputs
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher To turn an output off: 1. Press MENU. The Menu buttons light and are enabled. 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. -
Page 24: Locking The Front Panel Buttons
The front panel buttons are unlocked Using the Configuration Menus The configuration menus let you configure the VS-3232D to best suit your needs. There are two configuration menus: • Setup Menu—those that are accessed on a regular basis (for example, storing setups and setting the delay), see Section 8.1... -
Page 25: Setup Menu-1: Inxx=>All, Switching One Input To All Outputs
8.1.3 Setup Menu—7: EDID, Assignment to an Input This option assigns an EDID to between one and eight inputs. More than eight EDID assignments must be assigned in separate batches of eight. Each input on the VS-3232D has a factory default EDID loaded (see Section 15). -
Page 26: Setup Menu-9: Delay, Setting For An Output
This delay can be set for each output independently. The delay is defined in units of 200ms and ranges from 0 to 15, providing delays of between 0 and 3 seconds (15 x 200ms = 3 seconds). KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 27: Setup Menu-4: Store Setup Xx, Storing The Setup In A Preset
Using the Configuration Menus To set the execution delay for an output: 1. Press MENU. The Setup Menu options are displayed. 2. Press 9 (DELAY) on the numeric keypad (see Figure The output/delay times display is shown. 3. Using the numeric keys, enter the output (in this example, 03). The following is displayed: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 DLY__ =>out03... -
Page 28: Using The Config Menu
• Protocol configuration ( Section 8.2.5 • Storing the default setup ( Section 8.2.6 • Resetting the VS-3232D ( Section 8.2.7 • Firmware revision display ( Section 8.2.8 To enter the Config Menu press MENU twice. The MENU button lights and the following message is displayed: •... -
Page 29: Config Menu-Input Signal Detection Display
Using the Configuration Menus 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. 8.2.1 Config Menu—Input Signal Detection Display This option displays a list of inputs and indicates on which of them signals have been detected. -
Page 30: Config Menu-Interface Configuration
2. Press MENU until the following is displayed: interface REPLY configuration current interface REPLY – ON This indicates the current Reply configuration status. 3. Press ENT to enter the Reply Submenu. The following is displayed: interface REPLY configuration 1:turn REPLY ON 2:never REPLY KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 31: Config Menu-Protocol Configuration
A message is displayed indicating the new status of the Reply configuration. After a few seconds the next option on the Config Menu is displayed. 8.2.5 Config Menu—Protocol Configuration The VS-3232D supports Kramer Protocol 2000. There are currently no options to modify. 8.2.6 Config Menu—Store Default Setup This option lets you store the current setup as the default setup. -
Page 32: Config Menu-Display Firmware Versions
MENU to view setup ENT to change them 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 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 33: Configuring The Number Of Installed Input And Output Ports
10 Installing and Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems The VS-3232D includes a test module which acts as a signal generator and can be used to diagnose video/audio issues in an operating environment. The test module must be installed in the configuration before it can be used. When installing the test module, the number of configured inputs and outputs must be increased by one. -
Page 34: Setting The Resolution Of The Generated Video
1920 x 1200 @60Hz (default) Table 7: Available HDResolutions for Generated Video (Jumper on, default) DIP-switch Position Resolution 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Figure 9 shows the Resolution DIP-switch with both switches off (up, default, 480p). Figure 9: Resolution DIP-switch KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 35: Setting The Pattern Of The Generated Video
The test module may be used in various ways to isolate video problems. The following examples are based on the signal paths shown in Figure 10 and a VS-3232D device installed as follows: • 32 inputs and 32 outputs • The test module is installed and configured (see Section 10.1 •... -
Page 36: Testing The Output Signal Path To The Projector
7. Verify that the projector output is as expected. 11 I/O Card Hardware Installation Instructions The VS-3232D I/O cards mount in one of the 16 slots on the rear of the VS-3232D chassis. Slots are numbered from left to right and must be filled consecutively from left to right, without leaving empty slots. -
Page 37: Figure 11: Inserting The Card Into A Slot
Figure 11: Inserting the Card into a Slot To install an I/O card as shown in Figure 1. Power off the VS-3232D and all devices connected to it. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the blanking plate. -
Page 38: Upgrading The Vs-3232D Firmware
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the card to secure it to the chassis. 9. Power on the VS-3232D and follow the procedure to configure the new card (see Section 9 10. -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Compliance DVI 1.0 HDCP/HDMI DVI 1.0 HDMI Support V.1.4 with Deep Color, x.v.Color™ 3D Pass Through Features Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology HDTV Compatible 1 Multi-mode glass fiber cables with LC connections must be used, such as the Kramer C-4LC/4LC... -
Page 40: Default Communication Parameters
Default Communication Parameters 14 Default Communication Parameters Table 10 lists the default communication parameters for the VS-3232D. Table 10: Default Communication Parameters for the VS-3232D EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate:... -
Page 41: Dvi (Hdcp) Input Card
Factory Default EDID Preferred timing..Yes Native/preferred timing.. 1280x768p at 60Hz (4:3) Modeline...."1280x768" 79.500 1280 1344 1472 1664 768 771 778 798 +hsync +vsync Detailed timing #1..1920x1200p at 60Hz (16:10) Modeline...."1920x1200" 154.000 1920 1968 2000 2080 1200 1203 1209 1235 +hsync -vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA 720 x 400p at 88Hz - IBM XGA2... - Page 42 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001 CE audio data (formats supported) LPCM 3-channel, 24-bits at 44/48 kHz CE speaker allocation data KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 43: Hdmi Input Card
Factory Default EDID 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) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address.. - Page 44 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) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03 CEC physical address..1.0.0.0 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 45: Dvi Dual Channel Input Card
Communication Protocols Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Report information Date generated... 25-Jul-11 Software revision..2.53.0.861 Data source....File Operating system..5.1.2600.2.Service Pack 3 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2E,4D,00,02,01,00,00,00,0C,10,01,03,81,46,27,78,0A,D5,7C,A3,57,49,9C,25, 11,48,4B,FF,FF,80,8B,C0,81,00,95,00,81,40,81,80,90,40,B3,00,A9,40,0E,1F,00,80,51,00,1E,30,40,80, 37,00,6F,13,11,00,00,1E,28,3C,80,A0,70,B0,23,40,30,20,36,00,06,44,21,00,00,1A,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,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,4D, 02,03,1A,41,47,11,13,05,14,84,10,1F,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,C0 Model name....VS-16HDCP Manufacturer..... KRM Plug and Play ID..KRM0200 Serial number.... - Page 46 Communication Protocols KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 47: Table 12: Hex Table (In 1-32 To Out 17-32)
Communication Protocols T able 12 l ists the hex codes for switching inputs 1 to 32 to outputs 17 to 32. Table 12: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 17-32) - Page 48 Communication Protocols KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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- Page 50 1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
- Page 51 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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