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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD .
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-62H
6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300170 Rev 1

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  • Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher P/N: 2900-300170 Rev 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Defining the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Installing in a Rack Connecting the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-62H via RS-232 Connecting to the VS-62H via Ethernet Connecting the Remote Contact-closure Switches Principles of Operation...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1: VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Figure 2: VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications: ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your VS-62H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The VS-62H is a high quality, 6x2 matrix switcher for HDMI signals. It reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to either or both outputs simultaneously. In particular, the VS-62H features:  Up to 8.91Gbps data rate (2.97Gbps per graphics channel) Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA and 4K x 2K ...

  • Page 9: Using The Ir Transmitter

    This distance can be extended to up to 60m when used with three extension cables (for example, P/N C-A35M/A35F-50). Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (for example, P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.

  • Page 10: Defining The Vs-62H 6X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Defining the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VS-62H. Figure 1: VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Feature Function IR LED Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal IR Sensor Signal receiver for the infrared remote control transmitter...

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Vs-62H 6X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

    Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VS-62H. Figure 2: VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Feature Function Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device REMOTE IR Opening via an IR remote controller (see Section 3.1).

  • Page 12: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VS-62H - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Vs-62H 6X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    VS-62H. After connecting your VS-62H, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher To connect the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher as illustrated in the example in Figure 1.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Serial Controller To The Vs-62H Via Rs-232

    6.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-62H directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VS-62H with the factory configured default IP address.

  • Page 15: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    After connecting the VS-62H to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Change Adapter Settings. 3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection.

  • Page 16: Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 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. VS-62H - Connecting the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Remote Contact-Closure Switches

    6.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-62H to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Connecting the Remote Contact-closure Switches You can connect up to six remote, contact-closure switches per output to control the VS-62H remotely.

  • Page 18: Figure 7: Remote Contact-Closure Switch Connections

    Figure 7 illustrates the wiring of the switch connections to the terminal block. Figure 7: Remote Contact-closure Switch Connections VS-62H - Connecting the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 19: Principles Of Operation

     EDID operation (see Section 7.3) Automatic Signal Detection The VS-62H can automatically detect the presence of a video signal on an input based on the presence of a video sync or clock signal. Input Switching Modes 7.2.1 Manual Mode In Manual switching mode, routing is performed according to the front panel button selection or according to the remote command selection.

  • Page 20: Edid Operation

    The EDID is non-volatile and the last valid EDID is used when the device is powered up. Step-in Functionality The VS-62H can function as a step-in switcher when connected to a suitable HDMI transmitter, (for example, the SID-X3N), using the correct HDMI cable with HEC support.

  • Page 21: Operating The Vs-62H 6X2 Hdmi Matrix Switcher

    Operating the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher This section describes operating the VS-62H and consists of:  Switching an input to an output (see Section 8.1)  Acquiring an EDID from an output (see Section 8.2)  Muting and unmuting the outputs (see Section 8.3)

  • Page 22: Muting And Unmuting The Outputs

    1. Press the currently selected (and lit) input button. The output is muted and the button flashes. 2. Press the currently muted (and flashing) input button. The output is unmuted and the button lights solid. VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel Buttons

    2. Press and hold the Lock button again. The front panel buttons are unlocked and the button no longer lights. Generating a Test Pattern For diagnostic purposes, the VS-62H can generate a number of test patterns on the outputs. To generate a test pattern on the outputs: 1.

  • Page 24: Figure 8: Available Test Patterns

    Figure 8: Available Test Patterns VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H 6x2 HDMI Matrix Switcher...

  • Page 25: Configuring And Maintaining The Vs-62H

    Configuring and Maintaining the VS-62H This section describes the configuration and maintenance of the VS-62H and consists of:  Setting the DIP-switches (see Section 9.1)  Resetting the device to factory default settings (see Section 9.2)  Upgrading the firmware (see Section 9.3)

  • Page 26: Resetting The Vs-62H To Factory Default Settings

    3. While holding down the Reset button, power on the device. 4. Wait a few seconds and release the button. The device is reset to its factory settings. Upgrading the Firmware The VS-62H can be upgraded via any of the following:  Mini USB ...

  • Page 27: Operating The Vs-62H Remotely Via The Web Pages

    Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages The VS-62H can be operated remotely using the embedded Web pages. The Web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Before attempting to connect:  Perform the procedures in Section ...

  • Page 28: Figure 10: The General Info Page

    (see Figure 11) at the top right hand side of the page that allows locking and unlocking of the front panel buttons. Figure 11: The Lock Button VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 29: The Routing Page

    10.2 The Routing Page The VS-62H Routing page lets you perform operational actions, such as, switching inputs/outputs and selecting HDCP support. Figure 12: The Routing Page Item Description Output Buttons 1 and 2 2 Buttons for output selection, signal identification,...

  • Page 30: Figure 13: The Output Buttons

    Video Mute Button Click the button to mute the video Signal Indicator Indicates whether or not there is a device connected to the output Mode Indicator Indicates the switching mode currently employed VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 31: Figure 14: The Input Buttons

    1. Click on Output button 2. The button changes color to purple and the Output is selected. 2. Click on Input button 2. The button changes color to purple and the output is switched. VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 32: Figure 15: The Remote Device Control Window

    10.2, Figure 14). Figure 15: The Remote Device Control Window The VS-62H allows you to program the general purpose buttons on remote modules. The table shows the functionality defined for each button. The options are:  HDMI, DP, DVI, PC—selects one of the inputs ...

  • Page 33: Figure 16: Test Pattern Tab

    2. Click the required Output to select it. The button changes color. 3. Click the required test pattern button. The button changes color and the selected test pattern is switched to the Output. VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 34: The Edid Page

    10.3 The EDID Page The VS-62H EDID page lets you copy EDID data to one or more Inputs from an:  Output  Input  EDID data file Figure 17: The EDID Page Note: The display is not updated automatically when the status of an EDID changes on the device due to outputs being exchanged.
  • Page 35 Input selection(s). 5. Click the Copy button. The “EDID was copied” success message is displayed and the EDID data are copied to the selected Input(s). 6. Click OK. VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 36: The Device Setting Page

    10.4 The Device Setting Page The VS-62H Device Settings page lets you modify some communication parameters and view others. Figure 18: The Device Setting Page To modify serial or Ethernet communication parameters: 1. Adjust the parameters as required, either by entering the parameters directly or by using the drop-down list.

  • Page 37: The Firmware Upgrade Page

    The firmware file name is displayed in the Firmware Upgrade page. 4. Click Start Upgrade. The firmware file is loaded and a progress bar is displayed. Do not interrupt the process or the VS-62H may be damaged. 5. When the process is complete reboot the device. The firmware is upgraded.

  • Page 38: The About Us Page

    10.6 The About Us Page The VS-62H About Us page displays the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd company details. Figure 20: The About Us Page VS-62H - Operating the VS-62H Remotely via the Web Pages...

  • Page 39: Wiring The Twisted Pair Rj-45 Connectors

    Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown Pair 1 4 and 5 Pair 2 1 and 2 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair 4 7 and 8 VS-62H - Wiring the Twisted Pair RJ-45 Connectors...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    21.5cm x 16.6cm x 4.4cm (8.46" x 6.54" x 1.73") W, D, H WEIGHT: 1.0kg (2.2lbs) approx. INCLUDED Power adapter, IR transmitter ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS: External remote IR receiver cable, RK-3TR Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VS-62H - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 41: Default Communication Parameters

    Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Protocol 3000 Baud Rate: 115,200 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format: ASCII TCP/IP Parameters IP Address: 192.168.1.39 Netmask: 255.255.0.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 TCP Port #: 5000 UDP Port #: 50000 VS-62H - Default Communication Parameters...

  • Page 42: Default Edid

    1680 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD EIA/CEA-861 Information Revision number..3 IT underscan..... Not supported Basic audio....Supported YCbCr 4:4:4....Supported YCbCr 4:2:2....Supported Native formats... 1 VS-62H - Default EDID...
  • Page 43 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 Maximum TMDS clock..165MHz Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2E,4D,00,02,01,00,00,00,18,14,01,03,81,46,27,78,0A,D5,7C,A3,57,49,9C,25, 11,48,4B,FF,FF,80,81,C0,81,00,95,00,81,40,81,80,90,40,B3,00,A9,40,01,1D,00,72,51,D0,1A,20,6E,28, 55,00,7E,88,42,00,00,1A,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C,45,00,C4,8E,21,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,2D,34,32,48,4E,0A,20,20,00,00,00,00,00,00,FD,00,32,55,1F,5E,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,7B, 02,03,1A,71,47,11,13,05,14,84,10,1F,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,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,90 VS-62H - Default EDID...

  • Page 44: Protocol 3000

    Protocol 3000 The VS-62H can be operated using serial commands from a PC, remote controller or touch screen using the Kramer Protocol 3000. This section describes:  Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax (see Section 15.1)  Kramer Protocol 3000 commands (see Section 15.2)
  • Page 45 CRLF – For device messages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10) Command chain separator character When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character separates each command. Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. VS-62H - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key. ( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

  • Page 47: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

    15.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands The following table lists the Protocol 3000 commands that the VS-62H supports. For a full description of the commands, see the Kramer Protocol 3000 document available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Command Description Protocol handshaking Switch Audio only...
  • Page 48 Read device firmware version set video switch status VID? Get video switch status VID-PATTERN Sets video test pattern VID-PATTERN? Gets video test pattern VMUTE Set enable/ disable video on output VMUTE? Get video on output status VS-62H - Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 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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