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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX
12G SDI Matrix Switcher
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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Defining ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher 4
Installing in a Rack 7
Connecting ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 8
Connecting ASPEN 32UFX, ASPEN 1616UX 8
Connecting VS-8UFX 9
Configuring ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 10
Configuring – Web Pages 10
Configuring – Front Panel 20
Operating ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 21
Operating – Web Pages 21
Operating – Front Panel Buttons 23
Technical Specifications 25
Default Communication Parameters 27
Resetting the Unit 28
Protocol 3000 29
Understanding Protocol 3000 30
Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 30
Extended Protocol 3000 31
Other Rules 33
Protocol 3000 Commands 34
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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 most of our line, making the best even better!
Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for
possible future shipment.
• Review the contents of this user manual.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/ASPEN-32UFX to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving the Best Performance
• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance,
high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor
matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
• 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 Kramer ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 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.
Safety Instructions
Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning: Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by
qualified personnel only.
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce
the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected
and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, Kramer Electronics has made
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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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 12G
SDI Matrix Switcher.
ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX are matrix switchers for SDI signals of up to
12G. They equalize the input signal and reclock the output signal to gain extended-reach
signal extension. ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX are easy to operate and control
through the network using the intuitive web pages and through RS-232 using a serial
controller.
ASPEN-32UFX and VS 8UFX have interchangeable inputs and outputs. Each SDI port can
be defined as either an input or output, enabling flexible configurations such as a 1x7
distribution amplifier, 7x1 switcher, 4x4 matrix switcher or any other possible input-output
combination.
• High–Performance Matrix Switcher – Switches 12G SDI inputs to 12G SDI outputs with
a maximum resolution of 4K@60Hz (4:2:2). Features Kramer Equalization &
reKlocking™ Technology that rebuilds the digital signal to travel longer distances.
• HDTV Compatible.
• SDI Multi Rate Signals – Auto–adapts from 270Mbps to 12Gbps data rates, accepts SDI,
HD-SDI, 3G HD-SDI, 6G and 12G SDI compliant input signals with video resolution of up
to 4K@60Hz (4:2:2) 30bpp. Complying with SMPTE 259M (SD-SDI), 292M (HD-SDI),
344M (ED-SDI), 424M (3G HD-SDI), ST-2081 (6G-SDI) and ST-2082 (12G-SDI)
standards, it supports pass-through of standard embedded audio channels with ancillary
ID and metadata information.
• Extended-Reach Input Extension – Input signal equalization and output signal reclocking
to gain extended-reach signal extension. Using high-quality coaxial SDI cables, supports
extension of up to 300m (984ft) for SD signals; 200m (656ft) for 1.5G HD signals; 100m
(328ft) for 3G and 6G HD signals; 80m (260ft) for 12G 4K signals. Note: Reach depends
on signal resolution, and quality of copper cable used. Reach extension performance
may vary while using coaxial cables that are not high-quality.
• Clean Switching — With a difference of no more than two lines of video, when using
genlock.
• Versatile Genlocking — Using an analog signal.
• Convenient and Comprehensive Control – Control the unit using intuitive embedded web
pages via the Ethernet or Protocol 3000 API commands via RS–232 serial
communication transmitted by a PC, touch screen system or other serial controller.
Stores 8 switching configurations as presets to be recalled and executed when needed.
Upgrade firmware via the embedded webpages.
• Compact and Easy to Install – 19” wide for rack mounting a unit in a 1U rack space with
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included rack ears. ASPEN-32UFX and ASPEN-1616UX are 4” deep.
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Defining ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher
This section defines ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX.
Figure 1: ASPEN-32UFX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher Back Panel
Figure 2: ASPEN-1616UX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher Back Panel
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Feature
Function
RS-232 (G,Rx,Tx) Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a PC or remote controller.
POWER 12V DC Terminal Block
Connector
Dual power supply for redundancy:
• PS 1 – primary power connector
• PS 2 – redundant power connector (optional).
Connect each power adapter into a separate branch circuit
employing a separate service ground.
RESET Button
Press briefly to restart the system.
Press for 5 seconds to reset all settings, including IP settings to
factory default values.
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via LAN for unit control and firmware upgrade
via the web pages.
LOOP BNC Connector
Connect to the genlock connector of the next unit in the daisy
chain or terminate with 75Ω.
GENLOCK BNC Connector
Connect to a genlock source.
ASPEN-32UFX
PORTS BNC Connectors (1 to 32)
Connect to SDI sources and acceptors.
ASPEN-1616UX:
INPUT BNC Connectors (1 to 16)
Connect to SDI sources.
ASPEN-1616UX:
OUTPUT BNC Connectors
(1 to 16)
Connect to SDI acceptors.
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Figure 3: VS-8UFX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher Front Panel
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Feature
Function
POWER LED
Lights when the device is powered.
PORT Buttons (1 to 8)
Press an output port (lit green) and then an input port (lit blue) to
route an input to an output.
CLEAR Button
Press to clear a selection.
TAKE Button
Press to enter Take mode.
In Take mode, press several sets of output-input ports and then
press TAKE to activate all the selected routings at the same time.
When Take mode is off, each output-input pair is switched
immediately.
LOAD Button
To load a preset configuration:
Press LOAD, press the appropriate PORT preset button to select
a preset configuration, and then press TAKE to load that preset.
SAVE Button
To save the current port configuration to a PORT preset button:
Press SAVE, press the port button to which you want to save the
configuration, and then press TAKE to save the setup to that port.
INFO Button
Press to display general information, such as the firmware version
and IP address.
Press INFO and then a specific PORT button to display the
information of that selected port.
LCD Display Panel
Displays the current routing status, device information and so on.
LOCK Button
Press for 3 seconds (approx.) to lock the front panel buttons.
When locked (button is lit), press again for 3 seconds (approx.) to
unlock the front panel buttons.
Figure 4: VS-8UFX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher Back Panel
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Feature
Function
GENLOCK BNC Connector
Connect a the genlock source.
LOOP BNC Connector
Connect to the genlock connector of the next unit in the daisy
chain or terminate with 75Ω.
PORTS BNC Connectors (1 to 8)
Connect to SDI sources and acceptors.
RS-232 (G,Rx,Tx) Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a PC or remote controller.
ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC via LAN for unit control and firmware upgrade
via the web pages.
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Feature
Function
RESET Button
Press briefly to restart the system.
Press for 10 seconds to reset IP settings to factory default
values.
The device powers up and loads the factory default values:
IP address: 192.168.1.39; Mask: 255.255.0.0; Gateway
192.168.0.1.
Power Socket
Connect to AC power source.
Power Switch
Switch for turning the unit ON and OFF.
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Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX,
VS-8UFX. Before installing in a rack, verify that the environment is within the recommended
range:
• Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F).
• Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking care that:
• It is located within recommended environmental conditions. Operating ambient
temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack assembly may exceed ambient room
temperature.
• Once rack mounted, there is enough air flow around ASPEN-32UFX,
ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX.
• ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX is placed upright in the correct
horizontal position.
• You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting VS-8UFX to the supply circuit,
overloading the circuits may have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring. Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information. For
example, for fuse replacement, see the value printed on the product label.
• VS-8UFX is earthed (grounded) and connected only to an electricity socket with
grounding. Pay particular attention when electricity is supplied indirectly (for
example, when the power cord is not plugged directly into the wall socket but to an
extension cable or power strip). Use only the supplied power cord.
To rack-mount ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX:
• Remove the three screws from each side of the unit, reinsert those screws through the
rack ears and mount on a 19" rack.
• Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use.
• Always mount ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX in the rack before
connecting any cables or power.
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Connecting ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your ASPEN-32UFX,
ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX. After connecting your ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX,
VS-8UFX, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Connecting ASPEN 32UFX, ASPEN 1616UX
For illustrative purposes, the figure below shows ASPEN 32UFX, but the same connections
apply to ASPEN 1616UX. The only exception is that for ASPEN 32UFX the sources and
acceptors can be connected to any of the 32 interchangeable ports and for ASPEN 1616UX
the sources must be connected to the inputs and the acceptors to the outputs.
Figure 5: Connecting to the ASPEN-32UFX Rear Panel
To connect ASPEN 32UFX or ASPEN 1616UX as illustrated in Figure 5:
1. Connect the video sources (for example, SDI camera, FC-113 HDMITM-SDI Converter)
and acceptors (for example, SDI display, VP-475UX SDI to HDMI converter):
▪ For ASPEN-32UFX connect up to 32 video sources and acceptors to the
interchangeable PORT BNC Connectors .
▪ For ASPEN 1616UX connect up to 16 video sources to the INPUT BNC
Connectors and up to 16 video acceptors to the OUTPUT BNC Connectors .
2. Connect the LAN to the ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector .
3. Connect a control device (for example, computer or serial controller) to the RS-232
Terminal Block Connector .
4. If required, connect a genlock source to the GENLOCK BNC Connector .
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5. Connect the next SDI switcher in a daisy chain to the LOOP BNC Connector
-ORterminate the connector with 75Ω.
6. Connect the 12V power adapter to the POWER 12V DC PS1 Terminal Block
Connector .
7. Optionally, connect a second 12V power adapter to the POWER 12V DC PS2 Terminal
Block Connector as a redundant power source.
Connecting VS-8UFX
Figure 6: Connecting to the VS-8UFX Rear Panel
To connect VS-8UFX as illustrated in Figure 6:
1. Connect up to 8 video sources (for example, SDI camera, FC-113 HDMITM-SDI
Converter) and acceptors (for example, SDI display, VP-475UX SDI to HDMI converter)
to the interchangeable PORTS BNC Connectors .
2. Connect the LAN to the ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector .
3. Connect a control device (for example, computer or serial controller) to the RS-232
Terminal Block Connector .
4. If required, connect a genlock source to the GENLOCK BNC Connector .
5. If required, connect the next SDI switcher in a daisy chain to the LOOP BNC
Connector
-ORterminate the connector with 75Ω.
6. Connect the power cord to the Power Socket .
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Configuring ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX
ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX enable you to configure settings in the following
ways:
• Via Ethernet using built-in, user-friendly web pages (see Configuring – Web
Pages on page 10).
• Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 34).
In addition, VS 8UFX can be operated from its front panel buttons (see Configuring – Front
Panel on page 20).
Configuring – Web Pages
The embedded web pages enable you to configure ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX,
VS-8UFX via Ethernet.
For illustrative purposes, the screenshots below show the web pages of only one of the 3
devices – the web pages of your device may differ in the number and type of ports it shows
and in some of the features. Unless otherwise noted, the instructions apply to all devices.
ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX web pages enable performing the following:
• Defining Interchangeable Ports on page 12.
• Saving Configuration – Web Page on page 14.
• Configuring Genlock Settings on page 16.
• Configuring Network Settings on page 16.
• Changing the TCP Port on page 17.
• Changing the Unit Name on page 17.
• Enabling/Disabling Web Page Password Security on page 18.
• Changing Web Pages Password on page 18.
• Upgrading the Firmware on page 19.
To browse ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX web pages:
1. Type the IP address of the device in the address bar of your internet browser (default =
192.168.1.39).
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The Login page window appears.
Figure 7: Embedded Web Pages Login Window
2. Enter the Username (default = Admin) and Password (default = Admin) and click
Sign in.
The embedded web pages appear with the Video Switching page open.
Figure 8: Embedded Web Pages with Video Switching Page Open
3. Use the navigation pane on the left to open the desired web page.
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Defining Interchangeable Ports
This section applies only to ASPEN-32UFX and VS-8UFX.
The embedded web pages enable you to define each interchangeable port on ASPEN-32UFX
and VS-8UFX as an input or an output. The procedure for defining the ports is slightly
different for each of the models, as follows:
• Defining ASPEN-32UFX Ports on page 12.
• Defining VS-8UFX Ports on page 14.
Defining ASPEN-32UFX Ports
To define ASPEN-32UFX interchangeable ports:
1. Click Video Switching.
The Video Switching page appears.
Figure 9: ASPEN-32UFX Embedded Web Pages – Video Switching Page
2. Click the Settings icon in the upper left corner.
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The Ports setup page appears.
Figure 10: ASPEN-32UFX Embedded Web Pages – Video Switching > Ports Setup Page
3. For each port, click Input or Output.
The port changes to the selected mode.
4. When you are finished defining ports, click Close.
The Video Switching page appears.
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Defining VS-8UFX Ports
To define VS-8UFX interchangeable ports:
1. Click Video Switching.
The Video Switching page appears.
Figure 11: VS-8UFX Embedded Web Pages – Video Switching Page
2. Click a white number in the left column to define that port as an input.
The selected port turns blue and the port changes to an input.
3. Click a white number in the upper row to define that port as an output.
The selected port turns green and the port changes to an output.
Saving Configuration – Web Page
The embedded web pages enable you to save the input/output definitions (for ASPEN-32UFX
and VS-8UFX) and switching configuration as a preset for recall at a later time.
To save a configuration as a preset:
1. Define each port as an input or output (for ASPEN-32UFX and VS-8UFX –see Defining
Interchangeable Ports on page 12).
2. Switch inputs to outputs (see Switching – Web Pages on page 21).
3. Click Device Settings.
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The Device Settings page appears.
Figure 12: Embedded Web Pages – Device Settings Page
4. From the Preset 1 drop-down, select the preset number to which you would like to save
this configuration.
5. Click Save.
The current input/output definitions (for ASPEN-32UFX and VS-8UFX) and switching
configuration are saved under the selected preset number.
Clicking the Save button overwrites the configuration that was previously saved under the
selected preset number.
Disable the Save button for the selected Preset to prevent losing the currently saved
configuration by selecting the Locked checkbox.
To load a saved configuration, see Loading Saved Configurations – Web Pages on page 22.
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Configuring Genlock Settings
The embedded web pages enable you to configure genlock settings for when you connect a
Genlock source to your device.
To configure genlock settings:
1. Click Genlock.
The Genlock page appears.
Figure 13: Embedded Web Pages – Genlock Page
2. Click Enabled.
Genlock is enabled.
3. In the Resolution drop-down, select the display resolution.
The preset delay for that resolution appears under Delay in micro seconds.
It is recommended to use one of the preset delay times, according to the resolution. If
required you can set a custom delay in the Delay in micro seconds field, and click Set.
Configuring Network Settings
The embedded web pages enable you to configure network settings for your device.
For proper settings and before changing to DHCP, consult your network administrator.
To configure network settings:
1. Click Device Settings.
The Device Settings page appears (Figure 12).
2. In the Ethernet Settings section, change the network settings as required and click Set.
–OR–
If you want the device to obtain a DHCP IP, under DHCP, click ON.
3. Click Set.
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A warning appears.
Figure 14: Network Settings Warning
4. Click OK.
The network settings change and a confirmation appears.
Figure 15: Network Settings Confirmation
5. Click OK.
The web page logs out and the browser reloads with the new network information.
Changing the TCP Port
To change the device TCP port.
1. Click Device Settings.
The Device Settings page appears (Figure 12).
2. In the Ethernet Settings section, under TCP port, change the number as required and
click Set.
The new TCP port number is saved.
Changing the Unit Name
To change the unit name:
1. Click Device Settings.
The Device Settings page appears (Figure 12).
2. Enter the new name of the unit in the Unit Name text box.
The unit name cannot include any spaces, can be up to 63 characters and can include
only letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores.
3. Click Set.
The unit name is changed.
The first 15 characters of the unit name are used by the NetBIOS protocol.
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Enabling/Disabling Web Page Password Security
The embedded web pages enable you to require a password for logging into the web pages
or to disable this feature and allow login without a password.
To enable/disable web page security:
1. Click Authentication.
The Authentication page appears.
Figure 16: Embedded Web Pages – Authentication Page
2. Click Enabled/Disabled.
Web page security is enabled/disabled.
Changing Web Pages Password
To change the web pages password when security is enabled:
1. Click Authentication.
The Authentication page appears (Figure 16).
Enter the current password, new password and retype the new password.
A password must contain 5 to 15 alphanumeric characters and no spaces.
2. Click Change.
A warning appears.
Figure 17: Password Change Warning
3. Click OK.
The password is changed, and the login window appears (Figure 7).
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4. Log in with the new password.
A message appears.
Figure 18: Password Change Success Message
5. Click OK.
The web pages reload.
Upgrading the Firmware
To upgrade the device firmware:
1. Click Firmware Upgrade.
The Firmware Upgrade page appears.
Figure 19: Firmware Upgrade Page
2. Click Click to select file.
A file browser appears.
3. Open the relevant firmware file.
4. Click Upload.
The firmware uploads to the device.
Caution: Do not power cycle or operate the device during firmware upgrade.
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Configuring – Front Panel
This section applies only to VS 8UFX.
VS 8UFX enables you to configure the device using the front panel buttons and LCD display.
Saving Configuration – Front Panel
VS 8UFX front panel buttons enable you to save the input/output definitions and switching
configuration as a preset for later recall.
To save a configuration as a preset:
1. Define each port as an input or output (see Defining Interchangeable Ports on page 12).
The ports can be defined as an input or output only from the web pages.
2. Switch inputs to outputs (see Switching – Front Panel on page 23).
3. Press the SAVE Button .
The SAVE Button lights and the PORT Button lights go off.
4. Press the PORT Button to which you would like to save the configuration.
The PORT Button flashes red.
5. Press the TAKE button .
The PORT and TAKE Buttons return to their previous state and the current configuration
is saved under the selected PORT Button.
Saving a configuration overwrites the configuration that was previously saved under the
selected PORT Button.
To disable the Save button to prevent losing a previous configuration see Saving
Configuration – Web Page on page 14.
Verifying Device Information
The VS 8UFX front panel enables you to view the device firmware version and IP address.
To view device information:
• Press the INFO Button .
The device firmware version and IP address appear on the LCD Display Panel .
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Operating ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX
Operate your ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX using any of the following
methods:
• Via Ethernet using built-in, user-friendly web pages (see Operating – Web
Pages on page 21).
• Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 34).
In addition, VS 8UFX can be operated from its front panel buttons (see Operating – Front
Panel Buttons on page 23).
Operating – Web Pages
ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX web pages enable performing the following:
• Switching – Web Pages on page 21.
• Muting Outputs on page 22.
• Loading Saved Configurations – Web Pages on page 22.
Switching – Web Pages
The embedded web pages enable you to switch inputs to outputs. One input can be switched
to multiple outputs, but each output can only have one input switched to it.
For instructions to define whether a port is an input or output, see (see Defining
Interchangeable Ports on page 12).
The screenshots are for demonstration purposes and may differ for your device.
To switch input 1 to output 21:
1. Click Video Switching.
The Video Switching page appears (Figure 9).
2. Click the circle in the switching table that corresponds to the input row and output
column that you want to switch. For example, in the switching table below, click the first
circle in the column for output 22.
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The circle turns green, and Input 1 is switched to output 22.
Figure 20: Input 1 Switched to Output 22
Muting Outputs
The embedded web pages enable you to disable (mute) the video and audio of each output
individually.
To mute an output:
1. Click Video Switching.
The Video Switching page appears (Figure 9).
2. Click the M at the top of the column of the output to be muted.
The column is grayed out and the output is muted.
A muted output shows no signal on the display.
You can switch an input to a muted output.
Figure 21: Output 22 Muted
Loading Saved Configurations – Web Pages
The embedded web pages enable you to load preset input/output definitions (for ASPEN-
32UFX and VS-8UFX) and switching configurations.
To save a configuration, see Saving Configuration – Web Page on page 14.
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To load a saved configuration:
1. Click Device Settings.
The Device Settings page appears (Figure 12).
2. Select the relevant Preset number from the Preset 1 drop-down.
3. Click Load.
The input/output definitions (for ASPEN-32UFX and VS-8UFX) and switching
configuration changes according to the preset, and a message appears.
Figure 22: Preset Loaded Message
4. Click OK to return the web pages.
Operating – Front Panel Buttons
This section applies only to VS 8UFX.
Switching – Front Panel
VS 8UFX front panel buttons enable you to switch an input to an output in the following ways:
• Direct Switching – Activate a switching event immediately after pressing the buttons (see
page 23).
• Take Mode Switching – Program multiple switching events and execute them
simultaneously (see page 24).
For instructions to define whether a port is an input or output, see (see Defining
Interchangeable Ports on page 12).
Direct Switching
To switch an input to an output directly:
1. Press the required green output PORT Button .
The selected button flashes.
If an input button is not pressed within about 10 sec, the switching operation is
cancelled, and the button goes back to its original state.
2. Press the required blue input PORT Buttons .
The selected input is switched to the selected output and the change is reflected in the
LCD display.
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Take Mode Switching
To execute multiple switching events, simultaneously:
1. Press the TAKE Button .
The TAKE Button flashes and the panel enters Take Mode.
2. Press a green output PORT Button and a blue input PORT Buttons .
The switching event appears on the LCD display.
3. Press additional input/output pairs.
The switching events appear on the LCD display.
4. Press the TAKE Button .
All of the selected switching events are executed.
Loading Saved Configurations – Front Panel
VS 8UFX front panel buttons enable you to load preset input/output definitions and switching
configurations.
To save a configuration, see Saving Configuration – Front Panel on page 20.
To load a saved configuration:
1. Click the LOAD Button .
The LOAD Button flashes and PORTS Buttons lights go off.
2. Click the PORTS Button that corresponds to the preset number under which the
configuration is saved.
The selected PORTS Button flashes red and the preset configuration appears on the
LCD display.
3. Click the TAKE Button .
The configuration is loaded and the PORTS Buttons light normally.
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Technical Specifications
ASPEN
-32UFX
Inputs
1 Genlock
On a BNC connector
Outputs
1 Genlock (Loop)
On a BNC connector
Ports
32 Interchangeable12G
SDI/HD-SDI/SDI Video
(75Ω)
On BNC connectors (by default,
1 to 16 are set as inputs and 17
to 32 are set as outputs)
1 RS-232
On a 3-pin terminal block
1 Ethernet
On an RJ-45 connector
1 12V DC Primary Power
On a 2-pin connector
1 12V DC Redundant Power
On a 2-pin connector
ASPEN
-1616UX
Inputs
16 12G SDI/HD-SDI/SDI
Video (75Ω)
On BNC connectors
1 Genlock
On a BNC connector
Outputs
16 12G SDI/HD-SDI/SDI
Video (75Ω)
On BNC connectors
1 Genlock (Loop)
On a BNC connector
Ports
1 RS-232
On a 3-pin terminal block
1 Ethernet
On an RJ-45 connector
1 12V DC Primary Power
On a 2-pin connector
1 12V DC Redundant Power
On a 2-pin connector
VS-8UFX
Inputs
1 Genlock
On a BNC connector
Outputs
1 Genlock (Loop)
On a BNC connector
Ports
8 Interchangeable12G
SDI/HD-SDI/SDI Video
(75Ω)
On BNC connectors (by default,
1 to 4 are set as inputs and 5 to
8 are set as outputs)
1 RS-232
On a 3-pin terminal block
1 Ethernet
On an RJ-45 connector
1 AC Power
On an AC power connector
Video
Standards:
• 12G-SDI – SMPTE
ST-2082-1
• 3G-SDI – SMPTE 424M
• 6G — SMPTE ST–2081
• HD-SDI – SMPTE 292M
• SDI – SMPTE 259M/344M
Max Resolution
4K@60Hz (4:2:2)
Max Bandwidth
12Gbps
Extension Line
SD Signals
Up to 300m
1.5G HD Signals
Up to 200m
3G Signals
Up to 100m
6G Signals
Up to 100m
12G Signals
Up to 80m
Coupling
DC
User Interface
(ASPEN-32UFX,
ASPEN-1616UX)
Controls
Web pages and Protocol 3000
API via Ethernet and remote
RS-232
User Interface
(VS-8UFX)
Indicators
Port buttons LEDs, LCD display
Controls
Switching buttons, web pages
and Protocol 3000 API via
Ethernet and remote RS-232
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Supported
Web Browsers
Windows 7
Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Chrome, Safari
Windows 10
Internet Explorer, Edge, Firefox,
Chrome
MAC 10.11
Safari
iOS 10.3.2
Safari
Android
N/A
Power
(ASPEN-32UFX)
Consumption
12V DC, 2A
Source
5A
Power
(ASPEN-1616UX)
Consumption
12V DC, 1.35A
Source
5A
Power
(VS-8UX)
Consumption
100–240V AC
Source
33VA max
Enclosure
Size
19” 1U
Type
Aluminum
Cooling
Fan Ventilation
Regulatory
Compliance
Safety
CE
Environmental
RoHs, WEEE
ASPEN
-32UFX,
ASPEN
-1616UX
Dimensions
and Weight
Net Dimensions (W, D, H)
43.64cm x 10.00cm x 4.36cm
(17.18" x 3.94" x 1.72" )
Net Weight
1.0kg (2.1lbs) approx.
Shipping Dimensions
(W, D, H)
55.00cm x 27.60cm x 10.70cm
(21.65" x 10.87" x 4.21")
Shipping Weight
1.9kg (4.1lbs) approx.
VS-8UFX
Dimensions
and Weight
Net Dimensions (W, D, H)
43.64cm x 18.30cm x 4.36cm
(17.18" x 7.20" x 1.72" )
Net Weight
1.7kg (3.7lbs) approx.
Shipping Dimensions
(W, D, H)
55.00cm x 27.60cm x 10.70cm
(21.65" x 10.87" x 4.21")
Shipping Weight
2.7kg (6.0lbs) approx.
Accessories
Included
Power adapter/ cord, rack ears
Optional
For optimum range and
performance use the
recommended Kramer cables
available at
www.kramerav.com/product/ASP
EN-32UFX
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com
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Default Communication Parameters
RS-232 / Protocol 3000
Baud Rate:
115,200
Data Bits:
8
Stop Bits:
1
Parity:
None
Command Format:
ASCII
Command Example:
Route INPUT 1 to OUTPUT 5:
#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1<CR>
Ethernet
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
Subnet mask:
255.255.0.0
Default gateway:
192.168.0.1
TCP Port #:
5000
Maximum TCP Ports:
1
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Resetting the Unit
Two types of reset can be performed:
• Reboot – Reboots your unit and keeps all your unit settings, including the IP address and
password.
• Factory reset – Reboots your unit and restores all factory settings including input/output
definitions, switching configuration, IP address and password.
Resetting the device can be accomplished by using:
• The Front Panel Reset button.
• Protocol 3000 commands (see System Commands on page 34).
• Web pages
The device must be powered ON when performing a reset.
To reset a device using the back panel:
• Press the RESET Button with the tip of a paper clip:
▪ For reboot, press and release.
▪ For factory reset, press and hold for more than 5 seconds.
To perform a factory reset on the device using the web pages:
1. Click Device Settings.
The Device Settings page appears (Figure 12).
2. Click Factory reset.
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Protocol 3000
The ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX 12G SDI Matrix Switcher can be operated
using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing varies according to
how you interface with the ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX.
Generally, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDMI
out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:
• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:
The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication software.
.
• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):
• K-Config (Kramer configuration software):
All the examples provided in this section are based on using the K-Config software.
You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by
connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX,
VS-8UFX. To enter ␍ press the Enter key (␊ is also sent but is ignored by the command
parser).
Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special
coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller’s
documentation.
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For more information about Protocol 3000 commands, see:
• Understanding Protocol 3000 on page 30.
• Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax on page 30.
• Protocol 3000 Commands on page 34.
Understanding Protocol 3000
Protocol 3000 commands are structured according to the following:
• Command – A sequence of ASCII letters (A–Z, a–z and -). A command and its
parameters must be separated by at least one space.
• Parameters – A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters (0–9, A–Z, a–z and some
special characters for specific commands). Parameters are separated by commas.
• Message string – Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a
message starting character and ends with a message closing character.
A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe (|)
character.
• Message starting character:
# – For host command/query
~ – For device response
• Device address – K-NET Device ID followed by @ (optional, K-NET only)
• Query sign – ? follows some commands to define a query request
• Message closing character:
␍ – Carriage return for host messages (ASCII 13)
␍␊ – Carriage return for device messages (ASCII 13) and line-feed (ASCII 10)
• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the same
string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|). When chaining commands,
enter the message starting character and the message closing character only at the
beginning and end of the string.
Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do
not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for
every command in the chain.
Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax
The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:
• ␍ = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)
• ␊ = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)
• ␠ = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)
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Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster
typing. The response is always in long syntax.
The Protocol 3000 syntax is in the following format:
• Host Message Format:
Start
Address
(optional)
Body
Delimiter
#
Device_id@
Message
␍
• Simple Command – Command string with only one command without addressing:
Start
Body
Delimiter
#
Command ␠
Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…
␍
• Command String – Formal syntax with command concatenation and addressing:
Start
Address
Body
Delimiter
#
Device_id@
Command_1
Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…|
Command_2
Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…|
Command_3
Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…
␍
• Device Message Format:
Start
Address
(optional)
Body
Delimiter
~
Device_id@
Message
␍␊
• Device Long Response – Echoing command:
Start
Address
(optional)
Body
Delimiter
~
Device_id@
Command ␠ [Param1,Param2 …] result
␍␊
Extended Protocol 3000
In addition to the standard Protocol 3000 syntax, newer Kramer products use extended syntax
to improve user experience and provide easier deployment and configuration.
For products with many ports and of different types, the extended syntax describes
commands and their parameters in a more intuitive, user-friendly format.
To identify devices supporting extended commands, use the #HELP command to list all
supported commands. Commands that begin with the prefix ‘X-‘ use extended Protocol 3000
syntax. Extended commands use Port ID (see Port ID Format on page 31) and Signal ID
(see Signal ID Format on page 32) instead of the old port naming parameters.
Port ID Format
The port ID is composed of three fields separated by a dot ‘.’
(<direction_type>.<port_type>.<port_index>), where:
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• <direction_type> – specifies the direction of the port (see Direction Types
on page 32).
• <port_type> – identifies the port type (see Port Types on page 32).
• <port_index> – is a port index that always matches the port number printed on the
front or rear panel of the product.
Examples:
IN.SDI.1 (refers to SDI input port 1)
OUT.HDMI.4 (refers to HDMI output port 4)
BOTH.RS232.2 (refers to bidirectional RS-232 port 2)
Direction Types
The string representation is not case sensitive.
String
Meaning
IN
Input port
OUT
Output port
BOTH
Bi-directional port where the direction has no meaning
Port Types
The string representation is not case sensitive.
String
Meaning
HDMI
HDMI port
ANALOG_AUDIO
Any balanced or unbalanced audio ports
AMPLIFIED_AUDIO
Any analog outputs defined as amplified audio
RS232
Local control port used for data control
IR
Local IR input
Signal ID Format
The signal ID is composed of three fields separated by a dot ‘.’
(<port_id>.<signal_type>.<index>), where:
• <port_id> – Indicates the port ID, as described in Port ID Format on page 31.
• <signal_type> – Indicates the type of signal, as described in Extended Signal Types
on page 33.
• <index> – Indicates a specific channel number when there are multiple channels of the
same type
Signal ID: <port_id>.<signal_type>.<index>
also means: <<direction_type>.<port_type>.<index>>.<signal_type>.
<channel_index>
Examples:
IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1 (refers to video channel 1 of HDMI input port 1)
OUT.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1 (refers to audio channel 1 of HDMI output port 1)
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Extended Signal Types
The string representation is non-case sensitive.
String
Meaning
VIDEO
Video signal of the port
AUDIO
Audio signal of the port
RS232
Data signal of the port (relevant for RS-232 ports for
example)
IR
IR signal of the port (relevant for IR ports for example;
available in future updates)
Examples
To understand the advantages of the extended Protocol 3000 syntax, compare the standard
MUTE and VMUTE command syntax with the extended X-MUTE command syntax.
MUTE and VMUTE are dedicated commands to mute audio and video respectively. Both
commands receive the index of the output to mute as a parameter. Two separate commands
are used to mute different signal types and neither command enable muting the inputs and
not the outputs.
However, the X-MUTE command can mute audio and/or video on either inputs or outputs:
• Mute video on OUT 1: #X-MUTE OUT.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
• Mute audio on OUT 1: #X-MUTE OUT.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1
• Mute video on HDMI IN 1: #X-MUTE IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
• Mute audio on HDMI IN 1: #X-MUTE IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1
The name of the action remains the same and what it affects is passed in parameters.
In another example, the #ROUTE command is extended by the command #X-ROUTE:
• To route a video signal to HDBT output #4 from HDMI input #1:
#X-ROUTE OUT.HDBT.4.VIDEO.1,IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
~01@X-ROUTE OUT.HDBT.4.VIDEO.1,IN.HDMI.1.VIDEO.1
• To route an audio signal to analog output #1 from the HDMI input #1:
#X-ROUTE OUT.ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1
~01@X-ROUTE OUT.ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1
Other Rules
In routing commands, first specify the target output(s), then the source input.
Example: #X-ROUTE OUT.ANALOG_AUDIO.1.AUDIO.1,IN.HDMI.1.AUDIO.1
Brackets ‘[‘ and ‘]’ are reserved Protocol 3000 characters that define a list of parameters as in
[a,b,c,d].
Example: to route video input 3 to outputs 1,4,6,7: ROUTE 1,[1,4,6,7],3<cr>
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Example illustrating brackets and commas:
#SIGNALS-LIST?
~01@SIGNALS-LIST
[IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.2.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.4.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.5.VIDEO.1
,IN.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.8.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.1.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.2.VID
EO.1,OUT.SDI.3.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.4.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.6.VIDEO.1,O
UT.SDI.7.VIDEO.1,OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1]
Protocol 3000 Commands
This section includes the following commands:
• System Commands on page 34.
• Authentication Commands on page 44.
• Switching/Routing Commands on page 47.
• Video Commands on page 51.
• Communication Commands on page 52.
System Commands
Command
Description
#
Protocol handshaking
BUILD-DATE
Get device build date
FACTORY
Reset to factory default configuration
HELP
Get command list
LOCK-FP
Get front panel lock state
LOG-TAIL
Get the last “n” lines of message logs
MODEL
Get device model
NAME
Set/get unit name
NAME-RST
Reset unit name to factory default
PORT-DIRECTION
Set port direction for video port
PROT-VER
Get device protocol version
PRST-LOCK
Set/get a preset as read-only
PRST-RCL
Recall saved preset list
PRST-STO
Store current connections to preset
RESET
Reset device
SN
Get device serial number
VERSION
Get device firmware version
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#
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
#
End User
Public
Get:
-
-
-
Description
Syntax
Set:
Protocol handshaking
#␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@␠OK␍␊
Notes
Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the device number.
Used to identify the availability of the device.
Example
#<CR>
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BUILD-DATE
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
-
-
Get:
BUILD-DATE?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get device build date
#BUILD-DATE?␍
Response
~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time␍␊
Parameters
date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day
time – Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
#BUILD-DATE?<CR>
FACTORY
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
FACTORY
End User
Public
Get:
-
-
-
Description
Syntax
Set:
Reset device to factory default configuration
#FACTORY␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@FACTORY␠OK␍␊
Parameters
Response Triggers
Notes
This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time.
You must power cycle the device for the changes to take effect.
Example
#FACTORY<CR>
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HELP
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
-
-
Get:
HELP
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get command list or help for specific command
1. #HELP␍
2. #HELP␠ COMMAND_NAME␍
Response
1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:␍␊
command,␠command... ␍␊
2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command:␍␊description␍␊USAGE:usage␍␊
Parameters
COMMAND_NAME – name of a specific command
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
1. Get a list of all ASPEN-32UFX, ASPEN-1616UX, VS-8UFX commands:
#HELP<CR>
2. Get help for the ETH-PORT command:
#HELP ETH-PORT<CR>
LOCK-FP
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
LOCK-FP
End User
Public
Get:
LOCK-FP?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Lock the front panel
#LOCK-FP␠ Lock/Unlock␍
Get:
Get the front panel lock state
#LOCK-FP?␍
Response
~nn@LOCK-FP␠Lock/Unlock␍␊
Parameters
Lock/Unlock – 0 (unlock), 1 (lock)
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
Lock the front panel buttons:
#LOCK-FP 1<CR>
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LOG-TAIL
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
– – –
Get:
LOG-TAIL?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
–
–
Get:
Get the last “n” lines of message
logs
#LOG-TAIL?␠ line_num␍␊
Response
Get: ~nn@LOG-TAIL?␍␊
Line content #1␍␊
Line content #2␍␊
Etc...
Parameters
Line_num – 1–X (see notes)
Response Triggers
Notes
The Line_num parameter is optional. If no value is entered, the default Line_num is 10.
Used for advanced troubleshooting. Helps find error root causes and gets details not displayed in the
error code number.
Example
Get the last 5 lines or the device log:
#LOG-TAIL? 5<CR>
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MODEL
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
-
-
Get:
MODEL?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get device model
#MODEL?␍
Response
~nn@MODEL␠model_name␍␊
Parameters
model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
Get device model:
#MODEL?<CR>
NAME
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NAME
Administrator
Public
Get:
NAME?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set unit name
#NAME␠ unit_name␍
Get:
Get unit name
#NAME?␍
Response
Set: ~nn@NAME␠unit_name␍␊
Get: ~nn@NAME?␠unit_name␍␊
Parameters
unit_name – string of up to 63 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)
Response Triggers
Notes
The first 15 characters of the unit name are used by the NetBIOS protocol.
Example
Set the unit name to Alpha:
#NAME Alpha<CR>
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NAME-RST
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NAME-RST
Administrator
Public
Get:
- - -
Description
Syntax
Set:
Reset unit name to factory default
#NAME-RST␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@NAME-RST␠OK␍␊
Parameters
Response Triggers
Notes
Factory default unit name is “model_name-” + 5 last digits of unit serial number.
Example
Reset unit name to factory default:
#NAME-RST<CR>
PORT-DIRECTION
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
PORT-DIRECTION
End User
Public
Get:
PORT-DIRECTION?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set port direction for an
interchangeable video port
#PORT-DIRECTION␠ port_index,direction␍␊
Get:
Get port direction for an
interchangeable video port
#PORT–DIRECTION?␠ port_index ␍␊
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@PORT-DIRECTION␠port_index,direction␍␊
Parameters
port_index – port number from the front panel (1-n)
direction – IN (input), OUT (output)
Response Triggers
Notes
This command applies only to ASPEN-32UFX and VS-8UFX.
Example
Set port #5 to be an output:
#PORT-DIRECTION 5,OUT<CR>
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PROT-VER
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
-
-
Get:
PROT-VER?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get device protocol version
#PROT-VER?␍
Response
~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊
Parameters
version – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
#PROT-VER?<CR>
PRST-LOCK
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
PRST-LOCK
End User
Public
Get:
PRST-LOCK?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set a preset as read-only
#PRST-LOCK␠ preset_Index,mode␍␊
Get:
Get the preset read-only status
#PRST-LOCK?␠ preset_Index␍␊
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@PRST-LOCK␠preset_Index,mode␍␊
Parameters
preset_Index- preset number 1–8
mode – ON, OFF
Response Triggers
Notes
Prevents users from accidentally overwriting a preset.
Examples
Lock Preset 3:
#PRST-LOCK 1,ON<CR>
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PRST-RCL
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
PRST-RCL
End User
Public
Get:
- - -
Description
Syntax
Set:
Recall/load preset input/output
definitions (for ASPEN-32UFX and
VS-8UFX) and switching
configuration
#PRST-RCL␠ preset␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@PRST-RCL␠preset␍␊
Parameters
preset – preset number, 1–8
Response Triggers
Notes
Examples
Recall Preset 3:
#PRST-RCL 3<CR>
PRST-STO
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
PRST-STO
End User
Public
Get:
- - -
Description
Syntax
Set:
Store (save) current input/output
definitions (for ASPEN-32UFX and
VS-8UFX) and switching
configuration as a preset
#PRST-STO␠ preset␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@PRST-STO␠preset␍␊
Parameters
preset – preset number, 1–8
Response Triggers
Notes
Examples
Save the current input/output definitions (for ASPEN-32UFX and VS-8UFX) and switching configuration
under Preset 3:
#PRST-STO 3<CR>
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RESET
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
RESET
Administrator
Public
Get:
-
-
-
Description
Syntax
Set:
Reset device to factory default
#RESET␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@RESET␠OK␍␊
Parameters
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
Reset the device to factory default:
#RESET<CR>
SN
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
- - Get:
SN?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get device serial number
#SN?␍
Response
~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊
Parameters
serial_number – 11 decimal digits, factory assigned
Response Triggers
Notes
This device has a 14-digit serial number, only the last 11 digits are displayed
Example
#SN?<CR>
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VERSION
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
-
-
Get:
VERSION?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get firmware version number
#VERSION?␍
Response
~nn@VERSION␠firmware_version␍␊
Parameters
firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
#VERSION?<CR>
Authentication Commands
Command
Description
LOGIN
Set/get protocol permission
LOGOUT
Cancel current permission level
PASS
Set/get password for login level
SECUR
Set/get current security state
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LOGIN
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
LOGIN
Not Secure
Public
Get:
LOGIN?
Not Secure
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set protocol permission
#LOGIN␠ login_level,password␍
Get:
Get current protocol permission level
#LOGIN?␍
Response
Set: ~nn @LOGIN␠login_level,password␠OK␍␊
or
~nn@LOGIN␠ERR␠004␍␊ (if bad password entered)
Get: ~nn@LOGIN␠login_level␍␊
Parameters
login_level – level of permissions required: User, Admin
password – predefined password (by PASS command). Default password is an empty string
Response Triggers
Notes
When the permission system is enabled, LOGIN enables running commands with the User or
Administrator permission level.
When set, login must be performed upon each connection.
The permission system works only if security is enabled with the SECUR command. It is not mandatory to
enable the permission system in order to use the device.
Example
Set the protocol permission level to Admin (when the password defined in the PASS command is 33333):
#LOGIN Admin,33333<CR>
LOGOUT
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
LOGOUT
Not Secure
Public
Get:
-
-
-
Description
Syntax
Set:
Cancel current permission level
#LOGOUT␍
Get:
-
-
Response
~nn@LOGOUT␠OK␍␊
Parameters
Response Triggers
Notes
Logs out from User or Administrator permission levels
Example
#LOGOUT<CR>
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PASS
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
PASS
Administrator
Public
Get:
PASS?
Administrator
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set password for login level
#PASS␠ login_level,password␍
Get:
Get password for login level
#PASS?␠ login_level␍
Response
~nn@PASS␠login_level,password␍␊
Parameters
login_level – level of login to set: User, Admin
password – password for the login_level. Up to 15 printable ASCII chars.
Response Triggers
Notes
The default password is an empty string
Example
Set the password for the Admin protocol permission level to 33333:
#PASS Admin,33333<CR>
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SECUR
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
SECUR
Administrator
Public
Get:
SECUR?
Not Secure
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Start/stop security
#SECUR␠ security_mode␍
Get:
Get current security state
#SECUR?␍
Response
~nn@SECUR␠security_mode␍␊
Parameters
security_mode – 1 (On / enable security), 0 (Off / disable security)
Response Triggers
Notes
The permission system works only if security is enabled with the SECUR command
Example
Enable the permission system:
#SECUR 0<CR>
Switching/Routing Commands
Command
Description
MATRIX-STATUS
Get routing status of all output ports
PORTS-LIST
Get the port list of this device
SIGNALS-LIST
Get the signal ID list of this device
X-ROUTE
Send routing command to matrix / Get routing status
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MATRIX-STATUS
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
- – –
Get:
MATRIX-STATUS?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
–
–
Get:
Get routing status of all output
ports
#MATRIX-STATUS?␍␊
Response
Multi-line: ~nn@MATRIX-STATUS ␠[ [out_signal_id,IN_signal_id],.. ]␍␊
Parameters
out_signal_id – format for identifying specific outputs: OUT.SDI.X.VIDEO.1 (X = port/output # as
written on the device panel), for example, OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1 (PORT/OUTPUT 5).
in_signal_id – format for identifying specific inputs: IN.SDI.X.VIDEO.1 (X = port # as written on the
device panel), for example, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 (PORT/INPUT 1).
Response Triggers
Notes
In the response, each input/output pair is enclosed in square brackets “[ ]”.
For the devices with interchangeable ports, this command only shows status for those ports that are
currently defined as outputs.
Example
Get the routing status of all output ports:
#MATRIX-STATUS?<CR>
PORTS-LIST
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
– – –
Get:
PORTS-LIST?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
–
–
Get:
Get the port list of this device
#PORTS-LIST?␍␊
Response
~nn@PORTS-LIST␠[port_id,..,]␍␊
Parameters
port_id – format for identifying specific ports: OUT/IN.SDI.X (X = port/input/output # as written on the
device panel), for example IN.SDI.1 (PORT/INPUT 1), OUT.SDI.5 (PORT/OUTPUT 5).
Response Triggers
Notes
The response is returned in one line and terminated with ␍␊.
The response format lists port IDs separated by commas.
This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command.
Example
Get the list of ports for this device:
#PORTS-LIST?<CR>
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SIGNALS-LIST
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
– – –
Get:
SIGNALS-LIST?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
–
–
Get:
Get signal ID list of this device
#SIGNALS-LIST?␍␊
Response
~nn@SIGNALS-LIST␠[signal_id,..,]␍␊
Parameters
signal_id – format for identifying specific ports: OUT/IN.SDI.X.VIDEO.1 (X = port/input/output # as
written on the device panel), for example, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 (PORT/INPUT 1),
OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1 (PORT/OUTPUT 5).
Response Triggers
Notes
The response is returned in one line and terminated with ␍␊
The response format lists signal IDs separated by commas.
This command returns all possible signals for the device, therefore, for the devices with interchangeable
ports it returns 2 signal ids for each physical port, one as an input and one as an output.
This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command.
Example
Get signal ID list for this device:
#SIGNALS-LIST?<CR>
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X-ROUTE
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
X-ROUTE
End User
Public
Get:
X-ROUTE?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Send routing command to matrix
#X-ROUTE␠ out_signal_id,in_signal_id␍␊
Get:
Get routing status
#X-ROUTE?␠ out_signal_id␍␊
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@X-ROUTE␠OUT_signal_id,in_signal_id␍␊
Parameters
out_signal_id – format for identifying specific outputs: OUT.SDI.X.VIDEO.1 (X = port/output # as
written on the device panel), for example, OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1 (PORT/OUTPUT 5).
in_signal_id – format for identifying specific inputs: IN.SDI.X.VIDEO.1 (X = port # as written on the
device panel), for example, IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1 (PORT/INPUT 1).
Response Triggers
Notes
It is recommended to use the command #SIGNALS-LIST? to get the list of all signal IDs available in the
system and which can be used in this command.
VIDEO and 1 are, respectively, the default <signal_type> and <index> in this command and are
implied even if not written: #X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5,IN.SDI.1 is interpreted as:
#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1
This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command.
Example
Route INPUT 1 to OUTPUT 5:
#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1,IN.SDI.1.VIDEO.1<CR>
-OR-
#X-ROUTE OUT.SDI.5,IN.SDI.1<CR>
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Video Commands
Command
Description
GENLOCK-MODE
Set/get genlock sync mode
GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC
Set/get genlock delay in microseconds
VMUTE
Set/get enable/disable video on output
GENLOCK-MODE
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
GENLOCK-MODE
End User
Public
Get:
GENLOCK-MODE?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set genlock sync mode
#GENLOCK-MODE␠ mode␍␊
Get:
Get genlock sync mode status
#GENLOCK-MODE?␍␊
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@GENLOCK-MODE␠mode␍␊
Parameters
mode – ON, OFF (not case sensitive)
Response Triggers
Notes
This command synchronizes the routing action with sync frames. Routing does not occur until a sync
frame is detected and delay is defined in the GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC command.
This mode affects the whole system and is not configurable per output/input.
Examples
Set the genlock sync to ON:
#GENLOCK-MODE ON<CR>
GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC
Command Name
Permission
Transparency
Set:
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC
End User
Public
Get:
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set genlock delay in microseconds
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC␠ value␍
Get:
Get genlock delay in microseconds
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC?␠ value␍
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC␠value␍␊
Parameters
value – time in microseconds, 0–99999
Response Triggers
Notes
Configures the maximum delay in microseconds between arrival of a picture frame and its routing is
executed
Examples
Set the genlock delay to 20 microseconds:
#GENLOCK-TIME-MICROSEC 20<CR>
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VMUTE
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
VMUTE
End User
Public
Get:
VMUTE?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set enable/disable video
on output
#VMUTE␠output_id,flag␍
Get:
Get video on output
status
#VMUTE?␠output_id␠ ␍
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@VMUTE␠output_id,flag␍␊
Parameters
output_id – format for identifying specific outputs: OUT.SDI.X.VIDEO.1 (X = port/output # as written on
the device panel), for example, OUT.SDI.5.VIDEO.1 (PORT/OUTPUT 5).
flag – 0 (disable video on output), 1 (enable video on output)
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
Disable the video output on OUTPUT 8:
#VMUTE OUT.SDI.8.VIDEO.1,0<CR>
Communication Commands
Command
Description
ETH-PORT
Set/get Ethernet port protocol.
NET-CONFIG
Set/get a network configuration.
NET-DHCP
Set/get DHCP mode
NET-DNS
Get DNS address
NET-GATE
Set/get gateway IP
NET-IP
Set/get IP address
NET-MAC
Get MAC address
NET-MASK
Set/get subnet mask
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ETH-PORT
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
ETH-PORT
Administrator
Public
Get:
ETH-PORT?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set Ethernet port protocol
#ETH-PORT␠ portType,ETHPort␍
Get:
Get Ethernet port protocol
#ETH-PORT?␠ portType␍
Response
~nn@ETH-PORT␠portType,ETHPort␍␊
Parameters
portType – string of 3 letters indicating the port type: TCP, UDP
ETHPort – TCP / UDP port number: 0-65565
Response Triggers
Notes
If the port number you enter is already in use, an error is returned.
The port number must be within the following range: 0-(2^16-1).
Example
Set the Ethernet port protocol for TCP to port 12457:
#ETH-PORT TCP,12457<CR>
NET-CONFIG
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NET-CONFIG
End User
Public
Get:
NET-CONFIG?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set a network
configuration.
#NET-CONFIG ␠ id,ip,net_mask,gateway␍␊
Get:
Get a network
configuration.
#NET-CONFIG?␠ id␍␊
Response
Get: ~nn@NET-CONFIG ␠␠id,ip,net_mask,gateway ␍␊
Parameters
id – Ethernet connection ID number: 0
ip – network IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
net_mask – network mask, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
gateway – network gateway, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
Set the device network parameters to IP address 192.168.113.10, net mask 255.255.0.0, and gateway
192.168.0.1:
#NET-CONFIG 0,192.168.113.10,255.255.0.0,192.168.0.1<CR>
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NET-DHCP
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NET-DHCP
Administrator
Public
Get:
NET-DHCP?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set DHCP mode
#NET-DHCP␠ mode␍
Get:
Get DHCP mode
#NET-DHCP?␍
Response
~nn@NET-DHCP␠mode␍␊
Parameters
mode – 0 (do not use DHCP. Use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command), 1 (try to use
DHCP. If unavailable, use the IP address set by the factory or the NET-IP command)
Response Triggers
Notes
Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks.
To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the
NAME command. You can also get an assigned IP by direct connection to RS-232 protocol port.
Consult your network administrator for correct settings.
Example
Enable DHCP mode, if available:
#NET-DHCP 1<CR>
NET-DNS
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
- - -
Get:
NET-DNS?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get DNS address
#NET-DNS?␍
Response
~nn@NET-DNS␠dns_id,ip␍␊
Parameters
dns_id – ID of the DNS name server to retrieve, indexing starts at “0”
Iip – IP address of the DNS server
Response Triggers
After execution, response is sent to the com port that sent the Get command.
There is no Set command.
Use NET-CONFIG to set up network, including DNS name servers.
If dns_id is out of the defined DNS range, Error Code #3 (ERR_PARAMETER_OUT_OF_RANGE) is returned.
If no dns_id is defined, Error Code #3 is returned for any dns_id.
Notes
Example
Get the DNS address for this device:
#NET-DNS?<CR>
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NET-GATE
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NET-GATE
Administrator
Public
Get:
NET-GATE?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set gateway IP
#NET-GATE␠ ip_address␍
Get:
Get gateway IP
#NET-GATE?␍
Response
~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊
Parameters
ip_address – gateway IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Response Triggers
Notes
A network gateway connects the device via another network, possibly over the Internet. Be careful of
security problems. Consult your network administrator for correct settings.
Example
Set the gateway IP address to 192.168.0.1:
#NET-GATE 192.168.000.001<CR>
NET-IP
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NET-IP
Administrator
Public
Get:
NET-IP?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set IP address
#NET-IP␠ ip_address␍
Get:
Get IP address
#NET-IP?␍
Response
~nn@NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊
Parameters
ip_address – IP address, in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Response Triggers
Notes
Consult your network administrator for correct settings.
Example
Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:
#NET-IP 192.168.001.039<CR>
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NET-MAC
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
-
-
-
Get:
NET-MAC?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
-
-
Get:
Get MAC address
#NET-MAC?␍
Response
~nn@NET-MAC␠mac_address␍␊
Parameters
mac_address – unique MAC address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit
Response Triggers
Notes
Example
Get the MAC address for this device:
#NET-MAC?<CR>
NET-MASK
Functions
Permission
Transparency
Set:
NET-MASK
Administrator
Public
Get:
NET-MASK?
End User
Public
Description
Syntax
Set:
Set subnet mask
#NET-MASK␠ net_mask␍
Get:
Get subnet mask
#NET-MASK␍
Response
~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊
Parameters
net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Response Triggers
The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network
Consult your network administrator for correct settings.
Notes
Example
Set the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0:
#NET-MASK 255.255.000.000<CR>
The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics Inc. (“Kramer Electronics”) for this product are limited to the terms set forth below:
What is Covered
This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.
What is Not Covered
This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or unreasonable use
or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to
the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting
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technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other
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How Long this Coverage Lasts
The standard limited warranty for Kramer products is seven (7) years from the date of original purchase, with the following exceptions:
1. All Kramer VIA hardware products are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty for the VIA hardware and a standard three (3) year
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7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a ten (10) year warranty.
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Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or
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Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper
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If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics, this product should be properly packed, preferably in the original
carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused.
Limitation of Liability
THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. Some countries, districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief, special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, or
the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Exclusive Remedy
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR
EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A “CONSUMER PRODUCT” UNDER THE MAGNUSON -MOSS WARRANTY ACT (15
U.S.C.A. §2301, ET SEQ.) OR OTHER APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Other Conditions
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state.
This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by
Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller is an
authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, visit our web site at www.kramerav.com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this
document.
Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the
online product registration form. Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product. We hope it will give you years of
satisfaction.
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
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