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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1: VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 2: Connecting a VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Figure 4: RJ-45 PINOUT Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window... - Page 3 Contents Tables Table 1: Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 2: VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel Features Table 3: VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 4: DVD Mode and PC Mode Characteristics Table 5: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT...
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Page 4: Introduction
2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Previously known as the IR-1 / IR-1-01 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 5 Getting Started To input PC Mode Output connected To input Output not connected Acquired EDID Default EDID DVD Mode KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 6: Overview
Overview Overview The VS-161HDMI is a high quality 16x1 switcher for HDMI signals. In particular, the VS-161HDMI: Supports up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel Has sixteen input selector buttons Supports HDCP (High Definition Digital Content Protection) Includes a MUTE button to disconnect the output and a PANEL LOCK button to prevent unwanted tampering with the buttons on the front panel Fits in one vertical space of a standard 19”... -
Page 7: About Hdmi
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular, HDMI:... -
Page 8: Recommendations For Best Performance
Protocol/Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet. Protocol (TCP/IP) Your VS-161HDMI 16x1 Switcher Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the VS-161HDMI. Table 2 and Table 3 define the front and rear panels of the VS-161HDMI, respectively. -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vs-161Hdmi 16X1 Hdmi Switcher
Your VS-161HDMI 16x1 Switcher Figure 1: VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 10: Table 2: Vs-161Hdmi 16X1 Hdmi Switcher Front Panel Features
Your VS-161HDMI 16x1 Switcher Table 2: VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher Front Panel Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED lights when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF... -
Page 11: Installing The Vs-161Hdmi On A Rack
Installing the VS-161HDMI on a Rack Installing the VS-161HDMI on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is... -
Page 12: Connecting A Vs-161Hdmi 16X1 Hdmi Switcher
Press an INPUT SELECTOR button (from 1 to 16) to choose which HDMI input to route to the output 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VS-161HDMI. After connecting your VS-161HDMI, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 You can connect up to 16 HDMI sources 3 Alternatively, you can connect a PC to any of the inputs and set those inputs to the PC mode (see section 7.1) -
Page 13: Figure 2: Connecting A Vs-161Hdmi 16X1 Hdmi Switcher
Connecting a VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher Multimedia Player RS-232 DVD Player Plasma Set Top Box Display DVD Player Source Figure 2: Connecting a VS-161HDMI 16x1 HDMI Switcher KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 14: Operating The Vs-161Hdmi
If an input button is not illuminated, this indicates that that input is set to the PC mode. 1 The default 2 For example, the Kramer HDMI-DVI Gold Plated Cable in various lengths (3” , 6” , 10” and 15” ) -
Page 15: Acquiring The Edid
Operating the VS-161HDMI 4. Toggle between the PC mode (input button not illuminated) and the DVD mode (input button illuminated) by pressing that input. 5. Press the PANEL LOCK button to exit this mode. 6. You can connect a computer to the input(s) that is set to the PC mode and a DVD to the input(s) that is set to the DVD mode. -
Page 16: Controlling Via Rs-232 (For Example, Using A Pc)
To connect a PC to the VS-161HDMI unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VS-161HDMI unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire... -
Page 17: Controlling The Vs-161Hdmi Via The Ethernet Port
7.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-161HDMI to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 5 and Figure 4 define. -
Page 18: Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window
Operating the VS-161HDMI 5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window 6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in Figure 6. -
Page 19: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-161HDMI to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 6 defines:... -
Page 20: Figure 7: The Ethernet Configuration Manager Window
The Exit command closes the Configuration Manager application Action The Search Board command seeks the VS-161HDMI device that connects to the PC via the ETHERNET port, and displays it and its corresponding settings; The Config command adjusts the VS-161HDMI according to the displayed data... -
Page 21: Setting A Virtual Port
Figure 8: The Virtual Serial Port Manager Window 3. Press the Add VSP button to add a serial port and type the IP settings according to the IP address and local port of your VS-161HDMI (see Figure Figure 9: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window 1 File names are liable to change from time to time 2 The latest version appears on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 22: Setting An Ethernet Connection
Operating the VS-161HDMI 4. You can set a virtual port for each local port on your VS-161HDMI (see Figure 10). Figure 10: The Virtual Serial Port Properties Window (COM 3 and COM 4) 5. In the control application, choose the COM-port connection according to your virtual serial port connections (see Figure 11). -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
Power cord OPTIONS: Kramer HDMI cables 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 For best results, use Kramer cables such as the C-HDMI/HDMI series, the C-HDMI-DVI series and/or our HDMI over fiber optics C-FOHM/FOHM series KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 24: Kramer Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-161HDMI is compatible with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 (version 0.46) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. -
Page 25: Table 10: Instruction Codes For Protocol 2000
2 - for VGA SET HIGHEST 0 - for video Set equal to highest machine MACHINE ADDRESS 1 - for audio address REQUEST HIGHEST 0 - for video MACHINE ADDRESS 1 - for audio KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 26 Kramer Protocol 2000 INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT REQUEST WHETHER SETUP # 0 - for checking if setup is defined SETUP IS DEFINED / 1 - for checking if input is valid VALID INPUT IS Input #...
- Page 27 OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively. For example, if the present status of machine number 5 is breakaway setting, then the reply to the HEX code would be HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 28 Kramer Protocol 2000 NOTE 5 – For the OUTPUT byte set as 6, the VIS source is the input selected using the OUTPUT byte. Similarly, for the OUTPUT byte set as 7, the VIS source is the output selected using the OUTPUT byte. Note also, that on some machines the sync source is not software selectable, but is selected using switches, jumpers, etc! NOTE 6 –...
- Page 29 (in real-time). For example, if input 3 is detected as invalid, the unit will send the HEX codes If input 7 is detected as valid, then the unit will send HEX codes KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 30 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
- Page 31 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: 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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