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Kramer VS-6464DN User Manual

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Defining EDID About the Power Connect™ Feature Recommendations for Best Performance Redundant Power Supplies Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Using the IR Transmitter Installing the VS-6464DN in a Rack Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Port Numbering 6.1.1...
  • Page 3 Figures Figure 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-6464DN Front Panel Numeric Keypad Figure 3: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI Cards Figure 4: Connecting the VS-6464DN Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window...
  • Page 4 Contents Tables Table 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features Table 2: VS-6464DN Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels Table 3: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Table 4: Port Numbering Table 5: EDID Configuration Requests and Results...

  • 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...

  • 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

    Overview Overview The Kramer VS-6464DN is a high performance matrix switcher chassis that supports up to 64 x 64 ports for various signals (depending on the type of cards installed). It features a very high bandwidth of up to 3.2Gbps (for the chassis only, effective bandwidth of the system depends on the I/O cards) that ensures transparent performance even in the most critical applications.

  • Page 8: Defining Edid

    1 The VS-6464DN is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple as possible to operate. Due to space limitations on the front panel, 128 input/output selector buttons are instead substituted by a keypad. For details of how to route inputs to outputs, see Section 7.2...

  • Page 9: Recommendations For Best Performance

    Kramer VS- 6464DN away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 3.4 Redundant Power Supplies The VS-6464DN is supplied with three power supplies accessible from the front of the device (see Figure 1) and which are held in place with thumb- screws.

  • Page 10: Figure 1: Vs-6464Dn 64X64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel

    Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Figure 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Note: Buttons 12, 13 and 14 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Vs-6464Dn Front Panel Numeric Keypad

    Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 1: VS-6464DN 64x64 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 preset...

  • Page 12: Figure 3: Vs-6464Dn 64X64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing Dvi Cards

    Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher define the rear panel of the VS-6464DN showing DVI Figure 3 Table 3 cards installed as an example. Figure 3: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI Cards KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 13: Using The Ir Transmitter

    Defining the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Table 3: VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features Feature Function Video Generator Output Connector Connect to one of the relevant video inputs to aid in troubleshooting (see Section 10.4) PATTERN Button...

  • Page 14: Installing The Vs-6464Dn In A Rack

    Installing the VS-6464DN in a Rack Installing the VS-6464DN in a Rack This section provides instruction on rack mounting the VS-6464DN. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Vs-6464Dn 64X64 Digital Matrix Switcher

    Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 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, see page 12).

  • Page 16: Port Numbering

    (see Section Note: Following HDCP regulations, if an input signal is HDCP encoded the VS-6464DN will output a signal only if the output port to which it is switched supports HDCP. 6.1 Port Numbering On all cards apart from the DVI dual link cards, there are eight physical ports and the numbering of ports is sequential from top to bottom and left to right.

  • Page 17: Port Switching And Edid Numbering Examples

    Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 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 9, IN 10...

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Vs-6464Dn Via Rs-232

    6.3.2) for connection via a network hub or network router 6.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS-6464DN to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 19: Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    Connecting the VS-6464DN 64x64 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 7. 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...

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Ethernet Port Via A Network Switch/Hub

    Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 7. Click OK. 6.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the VS-6464DN via a network switch/hub: • Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch/hub using a straight...

  • Page 21: Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher

    Figure 8: Default Startup Status Display Sequence The front panel of the VS-6464DN includes a numeric keypad within the selector buttons area . This keypad lets you enter both the output and input numbers as well as various numeric configuration values (see Section When the unit is powered-on, the last matrix setup that was used is loaded.

  • Page 22: Using The Selector Buttons

    7.2 Using the Selector Buttons For numbers between 1 and 9, the VS-6464DN 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 23: Toggling Between The At Once And Confirm Modes

    Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher • 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 • Every action requires user confirmation, protecting against erroneous actions •...

  • Page 24: Switching Several Inputs To Several Outputs

    To turn an output off: 1. Press MENU. The Menu buttons light and are enabled. 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 25: Turning Off Several Outputs

    Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 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. To turn an output off in the Confirm mode: •...

  • Page 26: Locking The Front Panel Buttons

    The front panel buttons are unlocked Using the Configuration Menu The configuration menus let you configure the VS-6464DN 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 27: Setup Menu-1: Inxx=>All, Switching One Input To All Outputs

    More than eight EDID assignments must be assigned in separate batches of eight. Each input on the VS-6464DN has a factory default EDID loaded (see 16). The EDID for each input can be changed independently via the...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu-9: Delay, Setting For An Output

    07 is assigned to output 05, all other EDID values are default. 8.1.4 Setup Menu—9: Delay, Setting for an Output Some displays require a delay in the negotiation of data between the display and the switcher for reliable negotiation of data between them. This option KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 29: Setup Menu-4: Store Setup Xx, Storing The Setup In A Preset

    Using the Configuration Menu sets the time delay for an output which lapses between entering a switching action and the execution of the action. 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).

  • Page 30: Setup Menu-6: Recall Setup Xx, Recalling A Preset

    8.2.4) • Protocol configuration (Section 8.2.5) • Storing the default setup (Section 8.2.6) • Resetting the VS-6464DN (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 31: Config Menu-Input Signal Detection Display

    Using the Configuration Menu Use the Config Menu as follows: 1. Press the MENU button to cycle through the menu items 2. Press the ENT button to enter a submenu. 3. After entering a submenu, you can select between several options. Select an option by pressing one of the illuminated buttons in the Selector Buttons area.

  • Page 32: Config Menu-Interface Configuration

    Setting Reply to off causes all interfaces that are set to on to accept and execute commands, but not to reply. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 33: Config Menu-Protocol Configuration

    After a few seconds the next option on the Config Menu is displayed. 8.2.5 Config Menu—Protocol Configuration The VS-6464DN 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. The default...

  • Page 34: Config Menu-Total Matrix Reset

    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. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 35: Config Menu-Display Firmware Versions

    Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports After installing or removing a module you need to set the number of input and output ports so that the VS-6464DN recognizes the new configuration. Refer to Section 6.1 for an explanation of port numbering before setting the number of input and output ports.

  • Page 36: Using The Video Generator To Troubleshoot Video Problems

    10 Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems The VS-6464DN includes a video generator which can be used to diagnose video/audio issues in an operating environment. The video generator must be configured in the setup before it can be used.

  • Page 37: Setting The Pattern Of The Generated Video

    The video generator 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-6464DN device installed as follows: • 32 inputs and 32 outputs • The test module is installed and configured (see Section 10.1)

  • Page 38: Testing The Projector Output

    Section 10.3). 5. Verify that the projector output is as expected. 10.4.3 Testing the Input and Output Signal Path to the Projector Signal path: c to e; e to f; f to b; b to projector KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 39: O Card Hardware Installation Instructions

    7. Verify that the projector output is as expected. 11 I/O Card Hardware Installation Instructions The VS-6464DN I/O cards mount in one of the 16 slots on the rear of the VS-6464DN chassis. Slots are numbered from left to right and must be filled consecutively from left to right, without leaving empty slots.

  • Page 40: Figure 12: Card Handles

    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-6464DN and follow the procedure to configure the new card (see Section 10.

  • Page 41: Power Supply Installation

    6. Tighten the four thumbscrews to secure the power supply in place. 7. Power on the chassis. 13 Upgrading the VS-6464DN Firmware Upgrading the firmware on the VS-6464DN can be done only by authorized service personnel. 14 Technical Specifications Table 8 lists the technical specifications of the VS-6464DN.

  • Page 42: Table 9: Technical Specifications Of Vs-6464Dn Compatible Cards

    V.1.4 with HDCP Kramer HDCP/HDMI Deep Color, Equalization x.v.Color™ & re- 8 4LC 1.65Gbps DVI 1.0 Klocking™ (4LC Technology Fiber Optic 1 Multi-mode glass fiber cables with LC connections must be used, such as the Kramer C-4LC/4LC KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 43: Default Communication Parameters

    Default Communication Parameters 15 Default Communication Parameters Table 10 lists the default communication parameters for the VS-6464DN. Table 10: Default Communication Parameters for the VS-6464DN EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS-232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate...

  • Page 44: Dvi (Hdcp) Input Card

    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 Horizontal scan range..31-94kHz Vertical scan range..50-85Hz KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 45 Factory Default EDID Video bandwidth..170MHz CVT standard..... Not supported GTF standard..... Not supported Additional descriptors... None Preferred timing..Yes Native/preferred timing.. 1280x720p at 60Hz Modeline...."1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 746 +hsync -vsync Detailed timing #1..1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9) Modeline....

  • Page 46: Communication Protocols

    For example, to switch input 57 to output 10: 01 B9 8A 81 Table 11: Input and Output Switching Hex Codes Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Number Value Number Value Number Value Number Value KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 47 Communication Protocols...
  • Page 48 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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