Kramer KIT-500 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

MODEL:

KIT-500
5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit

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KIT-500 – Contents

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Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 3

Defining KIT-500 5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit 5

Defining KIT-500T 5
Defining KIT-500R 7

Mounting KIT-500 9
Connecting KIT-500 10

Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 12
Connecting to KIT-500 via RS-232 12
Connecting an Occupancy Sensor to the TOGL Pin 12
Connecting to USB Hosts 13
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors 13

Principles of Operation 14

KIT-500T Input Auto-Switching 14
USB Host Switching 14
CEC Signaling 15
Controlling via RS-232 Ports 15

Operating and Controlling KIT-500 16

Using Front Panel Buttons 16
Using Remote Control Switches 17
Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu 17
Operating via Ethernet 24

Using Embedded Web Pages 27

Routing Inputs to Outputs 29
Setting Audio Video Parameters 29
Managing KIT-500T EDID 34
Defining KIT-500T General Settings 37
Defining Network Settings 39
Managing RS-232 Control 40
Defining Advanced Settings 43
Setting Authentication 47
Viewing the About Page 50

Upgrading Firmware 51
Technical Specifications 52

Default Communication Parameters 54
KIT-500R Output Resolution Support 54
Input Resolution Support 55

Protocol 3000 56

Understanding Protocol 3000 56
Protocol 3000 Commands 57
Result and Error Codes 69

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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/KIT-500 to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving 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 KIT-500 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

Safety Instructions

Caution:

• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.

• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.

• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.

Warning:

• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.

• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating

specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.

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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
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 https://www.kramerav.com/social-

responsibility/environment/.

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KIT-500 5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit.

KIT-500 is a high-performance integrated matrix scaler kit, consisting of the KIT-500T matrix

transmitter with two USB-C and two HDMI/USB inputs independently routable to HDMI and
HDBT outputs, and the KIT-500R auto-switcher scaler receiver with an HDMI input for routing
a local signal and an HDBT input for routing a remote signal (from the KIT-500T transmitter).
The remote USB peripherals (such as a room camera) are extended for use of local USB host
for convenient hybrid meeting operation with both room and online participants.

KIT-500 provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible

control.

Exceptional Quality

• Hybrid-Meetings – Designed to support switching of both AV inputs and USB host ports,
for concurrent connection to AV outputs and room USB devices. The product facilitates
collaborative hybrid meetings where participants can switch to share their content with
both room and online meeting participants.

• High-Performance Scaling for Valuable End-user Presentation Experience – Built-in
ProcAmp high-resolution scaling technology for optimal image display, and advanced
video processing with clean, glitch-free source switching.

• Powerful Audio Handling – Integrated DSP for intelligent microphone talk-over, audio
signal equalization, mixing, and delay processing, together with flexible audio insertion
and extraction capabilities, ensure unsurpassed experience for the presenter and end­user.

• HDMI Signal Switching – HDCP 2.2 compliant, supporting deep color, x.v.Color™, CEC,

HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, 2K, 4K, and 3D as
specified in HDMI 2.0.

• I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID handling,

processing, locking and pass-through algorithm ensures plug & play operation for HDMI
source and display systems.

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Advanced and User-friendly Operation

• BYOD Ease and Convenience – Connect any DP−Alt−Mode−capable USB−C device as

an AV presentation source, while providing the connected device with USB and Ethernet

connection, and up to 60 watts of power, via a single USB−C cable connection only

• Wired and Wireless Auto Switcher – When the receiver is connected to a wireless
connectivity device such as Kramer VIA, can automatically select between a wired
source at the transmitter or the wireless source at the receiver.

• Simple Control – Remote IP-controller connection, browser operation webpage, local
panel buttons, or remotely connected contact-closure buttons, for easy and fully flexible
user ports selection, signals routing, and matrix control.

• Built-in Intelligent Control Gateway – Remote IP-driven intelligent control of connected
AV and motorized devices via relay, RS-232 and CEC, eliminating the need for an
external control gateway and reducing installation complexity and costs to enable easy
integration with control systems such as Kramer Control.

• Comprehensive Management – Flexible service options – including local panel status
LED indicators and OSD menu operation, remote IP-driven firmware upgrade and
management via user-friendly embedded web pages, and remote IP or local serial
service and management via API commands – ensure lasting, field-proven deployment.

• Easy and Elegant Installation – Single cable connectivity for both HDBaseT signals and
PoC power distribution with only a single power mains connection. Compact fan-less
enclosures for flexible under-table or podium, dropped-ceiling, and display-adjacent
mounting.

Flexible Connectivity

• Audio De-embedding – The digital audio signal passing-through to the output is also

available on the stereo balanced analog audio output. This enables playing the audio on
a locally connected professional audio system (such as DSP) and speakers, in parallel
to playing it on the speakers connected to the AV acceptor device (such as TVs with
speakers).

• USB 2.0 Extension – USB 2.0 signals are extended between the transmitter and the
receiver, enabling connection of the active USB host to both local and remote USB
devices, such as a camera and audio devices, or HID (Human Interface Devices) mouse
or keyboard devices.

• Bi-directional RS-232 Extension – Serial interface data flows in both directions, allowing

data transmission and device control.

Typical Applications

KIT-500 is ideal for applications where the user needs to switch between local AV sources

and a remote HDMI source:

• Enterprise hybrid meeting rooms.

• Education hybrid learning classrooms.

• Advanced meeting rooms with combined wired and wireless connectivity demands.

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Controlling your KIT-500

Control your KIT-500 directly via the front panel push buttons (with on-screen menus, or:

• By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC or a controller.

• Via IP browsing to the built-in user-friendly Web pages.

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Defining KIT-500 5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit

This section defines KIT-500T and KIT-500R.

Defining KIT-500T

Figure 1: KIT-500T 4K HDMI/USB-C Auto Transmitter Front Panel

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Feature

Function

OUTPUT

Select
Button

Press to select the output to which a selected input will be switched
when an input button is pressed. The output button is illuminated when
a sink/link is detected on the selected output.

HDMI/HDBT
LEDs

LED lights green when selected.

INPUT
Buttons

USB-C
(1 and 2)

Press to select a USB-C input. Button illuminates when that input is
selected.

HDMI
(1 and 2)

Press to select an HDMI input. Button illuminates when that input is
selected.

REMOTE

Press to select the remote HDMI input on the KIT-500R. Button
illuminates when that input is selected.

This button is only functional when HDBT is selected via the
OUTPUT button.

USB

Select
Button

Press to select the USB HOST port to connect to the USB HUB
devices.

This button is only functional when the USB switching is not
"linked" to the HDMI selection (see Defining USB Switching

Policy on page 46).

1/2 LEDs

Lights green when selected.

MENU Button

Press to display the KIT-500 OSD menu.

The OSD menu can be viewed on the acceptor that is
connected to the KIT-500R.

Navigation
Buttons



Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to reduce the output volume.



Press to move up the menu list values.



Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to increase the output volume.



Press to move down the menu list.

ENTER

Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.

RESET TO 1080p Button

Press and hold to toggle between XGA and 1080p resolutions.

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Feature

Function

PANEL LOCK Button

Press and hold for about 5 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel
buttons.

USB HUB USB 3.0 Ports
(3)

Connect to USB devices. The user can select which USB host (USB 1,
USB 2, USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 on the transmitter) is connected to the
USB devices.

Figure 2: KIT-500T 4K HDMI/USB-C Auto Transmitter Rear Panel

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Feature

Function

USB 3.0 Host Port (1 and 2)

Connect to USB hosts.

AUDIO IN

AUX 3.5mm Mini
Jack

Connect to an unbalanced, analog audio source (for example,
the audio output of the laptop).

MIC 3-pin Terminal
Block

Connect to a dynamic or condenser (with 48V phantom
power) microphone.

AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal Block

Connect to a balanced, stereo audio acceptor (for example,
active speakers).

RS-232

DATA 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to a serial data source or acceptor to extend RS-232
between KIT-500T and KIT-500R.

CONTROL 3-pin
Terminal Block Connector

Connect to a serial controller or PC to control KIT-500 or for

KIT-500 to control an external device.

PROG USB Connector

Connect to a PC to perform a firmware upgrade.

ETH RJ-45 Connector

Connect to the LAN (Ethernet traffic or PC controller).

USB-C Port Inputs (1 and 2)

Connect to USB-C sources.
Both USB-C ports support DP Alt mode, Ethernet and USB

data transfer.
USB-C 1 supports up to 60W charging.

Power delivery to USB-C 1 is not supported when

KIT-500R delivers power to KIT-500T via PoC.

HDMI Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector

Connect to KIT-500R.

Follow powering instructions in (see Connecting KIT-500 on page 10).
Failure to use PoC and power connector correctly may destroy the devices!

PoC (Power over Cable) Switch

Set the PoC switch to ON on both KIT-500T and KIT-500R.

24V DC Connector

Connect to the supplied power adapter unless the power
adapter is connected to KIT-500R.

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Defining KIT-500R

Figure 3: KIT-500R 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler Front Panel

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Feature

Function

PROG USB Connector

Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.

INPUTS

SELECT Button

Press to toggle between the HDBT and HDMI inputs to select
the input (HDBT or HDMI).
By default, the SELECT button is locked. You can unlock it
via the ADVANCED menu in the OSD.

HDBT LED

Lights blue when the HDBT input is selected.

HDMI LED

Lights blue when the HDMI input is selected.

USB DEVICE USB 3.0 Ports (2)

Connect to USB devices. The user can select which USB
host (USB 1 or USB 2 on the transmitter) is connected to the
USB devices.

MENU Button

Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Press together with the – button to reset to 1080p.

ENTER Button

In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item. Press
together with the FREEZE/+ button to reset to XGA.

–

In OSD, press to move back through menus or decrement
parameter values.

FREEZE/+ Button

In OSD, press to move forward through menus or increment
parameter values. When not in OSD, press to freeze the
display.

LINK LED

Lights blue when a link is established with the transmitter.

ON LED

Lights green when device is powered.

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Figure 4: KIT-500R 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler Rear Panel

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Feature

Function

INPUTS

HDBT RJ-45 Connector

Connect to KIT-500T.

HDMI (REMOTE)
Connector

Connect to an HDMI source.

REMOTE Contact-Closure 4-pin
Terminal Block Connector

Connect to contact closure switches to turn the display on
and off (e.g., via CEC). The TOGGLE pin may be configured
for toggling (edge-triggered), or for ON / OFF (level-

triggered).See Using Remote Control Switches on page 17.

RS-232

CONTROL 3-pin
Terminal Block
Connector

Connect to a serial controller or PC to control KIT-500T using
P3K, or for KIT-500R to control an external device.

DATA 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to a serial data source or acceptor for extending RS­232 between KIT-500T and KIT-500R via HDBT.

RELAY SPDT 3-pin Terminal Block
Connector

Connections to the internal relay’s contact terminals:
Normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common (C).
Connect to devices to be controlled by relay (for example, a
motorized projection screen).

OUTPUT

AUDIO 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector

Connect to a balanced analog stereo audio acceptor.
HDMI Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor.

Follow powering instructions in (see Connecting KIT-500 on page 10).
Failure to use PoC and power connector correctly may destroy the devices!

PoC (Power Over Cable) Switch

Set the PoC switch to ON on both KIT-500T and KIT-500R.

24V DC Connector

Connect to the supplied power adapter, unless the power
adapter is connected to KIT-500T.

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Mounting KIT-500

This section provides instructions for mounting KIT-500. Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommended range:

• Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F).

• Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.

Caution:

• Mount KIT-500 before connecting any cables or power.

Warning:

• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.

• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.

• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding

overloading of the circuits.

• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

• Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.

Mount KIT-500R in a rack:

• Use the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KIT-500).

Mount KIT-500 on a surface using one of the following methods:

• Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.

• For KIT-500R, fasten 1 bracket (included) on each side of the unit

and attach it to a flat surface. For more information go to

www.kramerav.com/downloads/KIT-500.

On customer request, USA&CA UL Listed Power supply: Input 100-240VAC 50-60Hz, output
24VDC 5A with the appropriate AC plugs could be delivered in the same package with KIT­500/MTX2-42-T.

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Connecting KIT-500

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KIT-500. After
connecting your KIT-500, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 5: Connecting to the KIT-500 Rear Panel

To connect KIT-500 as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:

1. Connect the inputs:

▪ Connect USB-C sources (for example, laptops) to the USB-C 1 and USB-C 2

ports on the KIT-500T.

▪ Connect HDMI sources (for example, laptops) to HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors

on the KIT-500T and connect the USB 3.0 Host ports to the HDMI sources that
are connected to the HDMI inputs.

▪ Connect an HDMI source (for example, a room PC) to the HDMI (REMOTE)

connector on the KIT-500R.

▪ Connect an unbalanced analog audio source to the AUX 3.5mm jack (for

example, an iPod).

▪ Connect a dynamic or condenser (with 48V phantom power) microphone to the

MIC 3-pin terminal block connector.

2. Connect the outputs:

▪ Connect the HDMI output on the KIT-500T to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a

display).

▪ Connect the HDMI output on the KIT-500R to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a

display).

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▪ Connect the AUDIO OUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KIT-500T to an

audio acceptor (for example, an active speaker).

▪ Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KIT-500R to

an audio acceptor (for example, an active speaker).

3. Connect the HDBT OUT port on the KIT-500T to the HDBT INPUT on the

KIT-500R.

4. Connect the USB type A ports:

▪ Connect the USB HUB ports on the KIT-500T to USB devices (for example, a

keyboard, mouse and headphones).

▪ Connect the USB DEVICE ports on the KIT-500R to USB devices (for example,

a soundbar and PTZ camera).

5. Connect TOGL on the REMOTE contact closure 4-pin terminal block connector on
the KIT-500R to an occupancy sensor.

6. Connect the RELAY 3-pin terminal block connector to a relay-controlled device (for
example, to open and close the room blinds).

7. Connect the control ports:

▪ Connect the ETH RJ-45 port on the KIT-500T to a LAN.
▪ Connect the CONTROL RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector on the KIT-500T

to an RS-232 controlled device (for example, the display on the KIT-500T output).

▪ Connect the KIT-500T DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to a

controller (for example, Kramer SL-240C).

▪ Connect the KIT-500R DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to an

RS-232 controlled device (for example, the PTZ camera).

8. Set POC switches on KIT-500T and KIT-500R to ON.

Failure to use PoC and power connector correctly may destroy the devices!

9. Connect the power adapter to one of the devices (KIT-500T or KIT-500R) and to the
mains electricity (for example, to KIT-500T).

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Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced

Stereo Audio Acceptor

The following are the pinouts for connecting the output to a balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor:

Figure 6: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio

Acceptor

Figure 7: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio

Acceptor

Connecting to KIT-500 via RS-232

You can connect to KIT-500 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

KIT-500 features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control
KIT-500.

Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of KIT-500 to a PC/controller, as follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:

• Pin 2 to the TX pin on the KIT-500 RS-232 terminal block

• Pin 3 to the RX pin on the KIT-500 RS-232 terminal block

• Pin 5 to the G pin on the KIT-500 RS-232 terminal block

RS-232 Device KIT-500

Connecting an Occupancy Sensor to the TOGL Pin

The KIT-500R TOGL pin function is defined via the KIT-500R OSD menu (see Defining

the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R on page 23). By default, the display toggles on or

off when momentarily connected. By setting the Toggle function, you can set the pin for level­triggering rather than edge-triggering (i.e., constant contact connection rather than
momentary connection), allowing, for example, connection to an occupancy sensor that
triggers the toggle commands.

Instead of a push-to-make switch, TOGL may be configured to operate with a standard SPST
switch or for TTL level detection (for example, to use with an occupancy sensor).

You can use an occupancy sensor to turn on the display and auto sync off to turn it off once it
is not used, as described in the following example:

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• An occupancy sensor is connected to the TOGL pin.

• The TOGL pin is set to ON (see Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R

on page 23) so that the display is turned on when the occupancy sensor detects the
presence of people in the room. (Set the sensor to short the TOGL pin to ground upon
detecting occupancy).

• Auto SYNC OFF is set to Enable (see Setting Sleep Mode on KIT-500R on page 21) so
that when the room is no longer in use, the display turns off 2 minutes after an input
signal is no longer detected.

You can also set the TOGL pin to OFF so that when the sensor detects no people in the room
the display turns off. (Set the sensor to short the TOGL pin to ground when occupancy is not
detected).

Connecting to USB Hosts

KIT-500T includes 4 USB Hosts:

• 2 USB 3.0 host ports – Connect your PC to both an HDMI port and a USB Host port.

• 2 USB-C ports – Connect one cable to your PC.

When connecting to the USB Host port, you can choose to link it to the HDMI video port,
meaning that the USB 1/USB 2 host port is switched together with the HDMI 1/HDMI 2 port
respectively.

By default, USB 1 and USB 2 ports are linked to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs,
respectively and the USB selection button on KIT-500T.

Wiring RJ-45 Connectors

This section defines the HDBT pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.

It is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered to the connector
shield.

EIA /TIA 568B

PIN

Wire Color

1

Orange / White

2

Orange

3

Green / White

4

Blue

5

Blue / White

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Green

7

Brown / White

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Principles of Operation

This section describes the KIT-500T powerful operation principles:

• KIT-500T Input Auto-Switching on page 14.

• USB Host Switching on page 14.

• CEC Signaling on page 15.

• Controlling via RS-232 Ports on page 15.

KIT-500T Input Auto-Switching

Set KIT-500T switching mode via the UI (see Configuring Automatic Switching Settings
on page 44) or P3K (see KIT-500T Protocol Commands on page 57) to any of the following
modes:

• Manual

• Auto – Auto Scan

• Auto – Last Connected

By-default, switching is set to Manual.
In Manual mode, select an input by:

• Pressing the front-panel input selection buttons.

• Sending RS-232 serial commands control (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 57).

• Using the embedded web pages (see Configuring Automatic Switching Settings

on page 44).

In auto-switching mode, the input is selected as follows:

• In Auto Scan mode, when the currently selected input sync signal is lost, the KIT-500T
automatically scans and selects an input with a live signal.

• In Last Connected mode, when the currently selected input signal is lost, KIT-500T
automatically selects the last connected input.

USB Host Switching

KIT-500T includes 4 inputs: 2 USB-C inputs that can operate as hosts in addition to passing

AV signals, and 2 HDMI inputs which can be linked with Host ports 1 and 2 via the KIT-500
UI. A single active USB host is connected to both local and remote KIT-500 USB devices,
while other hosts are inactive. The active USB host is selected either automatically to follow
the selected video input (default), or manually as independently-selected USB host
(see Defining USB Switching Policy on page 46).

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CEC Signaling

KIT-500T sends CEC commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the KIT-500T

built-in control gateway, to control devices that are connected to the KIT-500T HDMI output
and the selected input.

KIT-500 sends CEC in the following way:

• On KIT-500T, when Local Auto Sync Off is set to On, KIT-500T sends a Power Off
command to its display when no signal is detected on the selected input (see Defining

Auto Sync Mode on page 45). When a valid signal is detected, KIT-500T will then send a

Power On command.

• On KIT-500R, if Remote Auto Sync Off is enabled (Slow or Fast), KIT-500R sends
power off command to its display when no signal is detected on the selected input.
When a valid signal is detected, KIT-500R will then send a Power On command. If
Output CEC Bypass is enabled, KIT-500R passes the data from the KIT-500R HDMI
input.

Controlling via RS-232 Ports

KIT-500T and KIT-500R each have 2 RS-232 control ports:

• RS-232 CONTROL for controlling the device via RS-232 Protocol 3000 commands (for
example, connecting an SL-240C Kramer Controller to KIT-500R to control it), and RS­232

• RS-232 DATA for passing RS-232 commands between the devices via HDBT. For
example, sending commands to the PTZ Camera, that is connected to the RS-232
DATA port on KIT-500R, via an SL-240C Kramer controller that is connected to the RS­232 DATA port on KIT-500T.

In addition, you define the KIT-500T RS-232 CONTROL port to operate in any of the following
ways (see Managing RS-232 Control on page 40):

• By default, control the device itself via a room controller.

• Control an external device that is connected to KIT-500T.

• Control an external device on KIT-500T via Ethernet control gateway.

• Control KIT-500T from a controller (for example SL-240C) connected to KIT-500T via

LAN

For further detail, refer to the Kramer website and select Resources>Technical Note.

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Operating and Controlling KIT­500

Operate KIT-500 in any of the following ways:

• Using Front Panel Buttons on page 16.

• Using Remote Control Switches on page 17.

• Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu on page 17.

• Operating via Ethernet on page 24.

Using Front Panel Buttons

Press the KIT-500T front panel buttons to:

• Select the output to which a selected input is routed (HDMI or HDBT).

• Select the required input: USB-C 1, USB-C 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or REMOTE (HDMI

input on KIT-500R).

• Select the USB host to connect to the USB HUB devices.

When USB Host selection is not set to follow the HDMI ports.the HDMI ports

• Lock the front panel .

• Reset the device resolution .

• Control the KIT-500R operation, using the OSD MENU and navigation keys (not

available when the REMOTE HDMI input is selected as the KIT-500R source.
See Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu on page 17).

• When not in the OSD mode, use the Left and right OSD arrow buttons to adjust the
output volume.

Press the KIT-500R front panel buttons to:

• Locally select the HDMI or HDBT inputs (when the SELECT button is not locked).

• Control device operation, using the MENU and navigation keys (when in the OSD

menu), + and – ,buttons (see Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu
on page 17).

• Freeze the image on the output, using FREEZE button.

• Reset to XGA resolution, using ENTER and FREEZE+ buttons.

• Reset to 1080p resolution, using MENU and – buttons.

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Using Remote Control Switches

The following table describes the function of the remote contact closure switches on KIT-500T

and KIT-500R .

Pin Name

Function

KIT-500R

KIT-500R

TOGL

For connection to an occupancy sensor, or to a
single ON/OFF switch.
Configurable via the OSD for connection to a
button which toggles between display on and
display off (instead of using two separate buttons
for on and off); or turning the display on and off
according to whether a switch is open or closed
(for example, when using an occupancy sensor).
See Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on

KIT-500R on page 23.

OFF

Turn off the display.

ON

Turn on the display.

Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu

KIT-500 enables controlling and defining the device parameters via the OSD, using the front

panel MENU buttons.
The OSD menu can be accessed via:

• The OSD navigation buttons on KIT-500R.

• The OSD navigation buttons on KIT-500T when HDBT is selected as the input to

KIT-500R.

To enter and use the OSD menu buttons:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press:

▪ ENTER to accept changes and to change the menu settings.
▪ Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on the video

output.

▪ EXIT to exit the menu.

The default OSD timeout is set to 10 seconds.

Use the OSD menu to perform the following operations:

• Adjusting Image Parameters on page 18.

• Selecting an Input Signal on page 18.

• Locking KIT-500R Input Select Buttons on page 19.

• Setting Output Parameters on page 19.

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• Setting Audio Parameters on page 19.

• Setting OSD Parameters on page 20.

• Managing EDID via OSD on page 20.

• Setting HDCP on page 21.

• Setting Sleep Mode on KIT-500R on page 21.

• Setting Switching Mode on page 22.

• Setting FREEZE Button Functionality on page 22.

• Manually Switching Relay on page 22.

• Defining CEC on page 23.

• Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R on page 23.

• Viewing Device Information on page 24.

• Performing a Reset on page 24.

Adjusting Image Parameters

KIT-500R enables adjusting the image parameters such as contrast, brightness and so on.

To adjust the image parameters:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Picture and define the image parameters according to the information in the
following table:

Menu Item

Function

Contrast

Set the contrast.

Brightness

Set the brightness.

Finetune

Video

Hue – set the color hue.

Saturation – set the color saturation.

Sharpness – set the sharpness of the picture.

Noise Reduction – select the noise reduction filter: Off (default),
Low, Middle, or High.

Color

Set the Red, Green and Blue shades.

Image parameters are adjusted.

Selecting an Input Signal

Select the KIT-500R input source via the OSD menu.

To set the input source:w

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click INPUT and select the SOURCE.

3. Press ENTER and select HDMI or HDBT.

An input signal is selected.

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Locking KIT-500R Input Select Buttons

Lock the KIT-500R input select buttons.

To lock input buttons:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click INPUT and select INPUT BUTTON LOCK.

3. Press ENTER and select ON or OFF.

Input select buttons are locked.

Setting Output Parameters

KIT-500R enables setting output parameters such as the size of the image and output

resolution via the OSD MENU buttons.

To set the output parameters:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click OUTPUT and define the output parameters according to the information in the
following table:

Menu Item

Function

Size

Set the size of the image: Over Scan, Full, Best Fit (default), Pan Scan, Letter Box, Under
2, Under 1, Follow In.

Resolution

Select the output resolution (default, 1920x1080P @60Hz):

640x480 @60Hz

1440x900 @60Hz

720x480P @60Hz

1920x1080P @60Hz

800x600 @60Hz

1600x1200 @60Hz

720x576P @50Hz

3840x2160P @24Hz

1024x768 @60Hz

1680x1050 @60Hz

1280x720P @50Hz

3840x2160P @25Hz

1280x768 @60Hz

1920x1200 @60Hz RB

1280x720P @60Hz

3840x2160P @30Hz

1280x800 @60Hz

2560x1600 @60Hz RB

1920x1080P @24Hz

3840x2160P @50Hz

1280x1024 @60Hz

1920x1080 @60Hz

1920x1080P @25Hz

3840x2160P @60Hz

1360x768 @60Hz

1280x720 @60Hz

1920x1080P @30Hz

Native

1400x1050 @60Hz

2560x1440 @60Hz RB

1920x1080P @50Hz

Output parameters are defined.

Setting Audio Parameters

KIT-500R enables defining the audio delay time and the output volume.

To set the audio:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Audio and define the audio parameters according to the information in the
following table:

Menu Item

Function

DELAY

Set the audio delay time (lip sync) to off, 40ms (default),110ms or 150ms.

AUDIO VOLUME

Set the AUDIO OUT output volume (default is 80 = 0dB).

Audio parameters are defined.

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Setting OSD Parameters

KIT-500R enables adjusting OSD parameters for your convenience via the OSD MENU

buttons.

To set the OSD parameters:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click OSD and define the OSD parameters according to the information in the following
table:

Menu Item

Function

H-POSITION

Set the horizontal position of the OSD.

V-POSITION

Set the vertical position of the OSD.

TIMER

Set the timeout period to Off or up to 60 seconds (default 10).

TRANSPARENCY

Set the OSD background between 100 (transparent) and 0 (opaque).

DISPLAY

Select the information displayed on-screen during operation:
Info (default) –Information appears for 10 seconds.
On –Information appears constantly.
Off – Information does not appear.

OSD parameters are set.

Managing EDID via OSD

KIT-500R enables managing the EDID via the OSD menu buttons.
To manage the EDID:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click EDID.

3. Press ENTER and define the EDID parameters according to the information in the
following table:

Menu Item

Function

EDID on HDBT

For the HDBT input, select a built-in EDID file and press enter:
Def. 1080P, Def. 1080P(AUD), Def. 4K(3G), Def. 4K(3G-AUD),
HDMI OUT or USER.

EDID on HDMI

For the HDMI input, select a built-in EDID file and press enter:
Def. 1080P, Def. 1080P(AUD), Def. 4K(3G), Def. 4K(3G-AUD),
Def. 4K(6G) (default), Def. 4K(6G-AUD), HDMI OUT or USER.

The selected built-in EDID file is saved on the selected input.

Uploading EDID from an External File

To select the EDID from an external file:

1. Upload the EDID file to a memory stick.
The EDID file name should be USER_EDID1.bin or USER_EDID2.

2. On the front panel press MENU. The OSD menu appears.

3. Click ADVANCED and select EDID Upload.

4. Select USER EDID.

The external EDID file is saved to the device.

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Setting HDCP

KIT-500R enables setting the HDCP on the input and on the output via the front panel MENU

buttons.

To set the HDCP on the inputs and output:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Advanced and define the HDCP parameters according to the information in the
following table:

Menu Item

Function

HDCP on Input
(HDBT)

Set HDCP support On (default) or Off.
Note that:

1. HDCP must be enabled (On) to support HDCP encrypted
sources.

2. Sources such as Mac computers always encrypt their outputs
when detecting that the sink supports HDCP. If the content does
not require HDCP, you can prevent these sources from
encrypting by disabling (OFF) HDCP on the input.

HDCP on Input
(HDMI)

HDCP on Output

Select Follow Output (default) or Follow Input.
Select FOLLOW OUTPUT (recommended) for the scaler to encrypt
HDCP on the output according to the HDCP requirements of the

acceptor to which it is connected.
Select FOLLOW INPUT to change its HDCP output setting according
to the HDCP of the input (recommended when the output is connected
to a splitter/switcher).

HDCP is set on the input/output.

Setting Sleep Mode on KIT-500R

Auto Sync Off turns off the output after a period of not detecting a valid video signal on the
input(s) until a valid input is again detected or any keypad button is pressed.

Configure the Auto Sync Off delay time when a connected display enters sleep mode.

To set Auto Sync Off:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Advanced and select Auto Sync Off.

3. Define Auto Sync Off according to the information in the following table:

Menu Item

Function

Off

Leave outputs active always.

Slow

Disable outputs after ~ 2 minutes of no input detection.

Fast

Disable outputs after a few seconds of no input detection.

Sleep mode is defined.

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Setting Switching Mode

KIT-500 enables configuring for automatic switching of the input source upon signal loss or

when a source is plugged in.

To set the switching mode:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Advanced and select Auto Switching.

3. Click ENTER and select On to allow auto scanning or Off (default) for manual switching.
Switching mode is defined.

Setting FREEZE Button Functionality

KIT-500 enables defining the function of the FREEZE front panel button . For example, the

FREEZE button can be defined to freeze the image and mute the audio or only freeze the
image.

To set the functionality of the FREEZE front panel button:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Advanced and select Freeze.

3. Set panel lock mode according to the information in the following table:

Menu Item

Function

Freeze + Mute

Press Freeze to mute the audio output and freeze the image.

Only Freeze

Press Freeze to freeze the image.

Only Mute

Press Freeze to mute the output audio.

Freeze button mode is defined.

Manually Switching Relay

You can manually set the state of the relay in KIT-500R via the OSD.

To define the relay functionality:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Advanced.

3. Click Relay and define its state according to the information in the following table:

Menu Item

Function

ON

Turn the relay ON.

When on, the relay’s coil is energized, meaning C and NO are

shorted, and there is an open circuit between C and NC.

OFF

Turn the relay OFF

When off, the relay’s coil is not energized, meaning C and NC are

shorted, and there is an open circuit between C and NO.

The relay is manually switched.

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Defining CEC

KIT-500R can be set to initiate and send CEC commands to the connected display, or to pass

CEC commands from its HDMI input to the connected display.

To set the CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) functionality:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Advanced and select Output CEC Bypass.

3. Press ENTER and select:

▪ OFF – KIT-500R automatically sends CEC commands to shut down the output

display after a timeout period when no input signal is found and to power up the
display when the input returns.

▪ ON – CEC commands pass from the HDMI input to the display. (KIT-500R does not

automatically send CEC on and off commands).

KIT-500R either passes CEC commands between its HDMI input and the display, or it

initiates and sends on and off commands to the display.

CEC is enabled/disabled.

Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R

KIT-500R enables defining the TOGL pin functionality. For example, you can define this

pin to select one of the 2 inputs, turn the display on or off and so on.

To define the TOGGLE PIN functionality:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Toggle Pin and define the TOGGLE pin functionality according to the information
in the following table:

Menu Item

Function

EDGE=ON/OFF

Set for edge triggering (momentary connection):
Toggles between switching the display on and off (using CEC

commands) each time the TOGL pin is momentarily connected to
ground.

ON

Turns the display ON when the TOGL pin is shorted to ground.

Select ON when using together with an occupancy sensor that is set
up to short the sensor wire to ground when detecting the presence

of people in the room (see Connecting an Occupancy Sensor to the

TOGL Pin on page 12).

OFF

Turns the display OFF when the TOGL pin is shorted to the ground.

Select OFF when using together with an occupancy sensor that is
set up to short the sensor wire to ground when detecting no people

in the room (see Connecting an Occupancy Sensor to the TOGL Pin
on page 12).

INPUT SELECT

Set to select between the KIT-500R inputs (HDBT or HDMI).

TOGGLE pin functionality is defined.

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Viewing Device Information

Device information includes the selected source, the input and output resolutions, and the
software version.

To view the information:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click INFORMATION and view the input source selection and its resolution, the output
resolution, and the software version.

Performing a Reset

KIT-500R enables performing factory reset via the front panel MENU buttons.

To reset the device:

1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.

2. Click Factory and select RESET ALL.
Wait for completion of factory reset (resolution is set to Native and all parameters are set
to their default values).

Device is reset.

Operating via Ethernet

You can connect to KIT-500 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a

PC on page 24).

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting

Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 26).

If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.

Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of KIT-500 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a
crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying KIT-500
with the factory configured default IP address

After connecting KIT-500 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

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3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window

4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.

5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in

Figure 9 or Figure 10.

Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

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Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 11.
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.

Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

Connecting Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of KIT-500 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using
a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Configuring Ethernet Port

You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages.

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Using Embedded Web Pages

KIT-500 enables you to configure settings via Ethernet using built-in, user-friendly web pages.

The Web pages are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection.

You can also configure KIT-500 via Protocol 3000 commands (see Protocol 3000

Commands on page 57).

Before attempting to connect:

• Perform the procedure in (see Operating via Ethernet on page 24).

• Ensure that your browser is supported.

The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported:

Operating Systems

Browser

Windows 7

Firefox

Chrome

Safari

Windows 10

Edge

Firefox

Chrome

Mac

Safari

iOS

Safari

Android

N/A

If a web page does not update correctly, clear your Web browser’s cache.

Check that Security/firewalls are not blocking HTTP traffic between the device and the user
PC.

To access the web pages:

1. Enter the IP address of the device in the address bar of your internet browser (default =
DHCP).

If security is enabled, the Login window appears.

Figure 12: Embedded Web Pages Login Window

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2. Enter the Username (default = admin) and Password (default = admin) and click Sign in.
The default web page appears.
On the webpage top right-hand side, you can press:

▪ , to access stand-by mode.
▪ , to set web page security.
▪ , to enlarge web page view to full page.

Figure 13: Routing Page

3. Click the Navigation Pane on the left side of the screen to access the relevant web page.

KIT-500 web pages enable performing the following actions:

• Routing Inputs to Outputs on page 29.

• Setting Audio Video Parameters on page 29.

• Managing KIT-500T EDID on page 34.

• Defining KIT-500T General Settings on page 37.

• Defining Network Settings on page 39.

• Managing RS-232 Control on page 40.

• Defining Advanced Settings on page 43.

• Setting Authentication on page 47.

• Viewing the About Page on page 50.

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Routing Inputs to Outputs

Route any of the input signals to the outputs on the KIT-500T. A green indication light next to
an input or output indicates that an active signal is present on these ports.

To switch KIT-500T inputs to the outputs:

1. In the Navigation List, click the OPERATIONS drop-down arrow and select Routing. The
Routing page appears (see Figure 13).

2. Select an input-output cross-point (for example, between Input 3 (HDMI 1) and Output B,
and Input 4 (HDMI 2) and Output A.

3. If required, toggle (freeze button) to freeze the image on the KIT-500R output.

4. Click Input 5 (Remote) to route the HDMI input on KIT-500R to the output.

Inputs are switched to the outputs.

Setting Audio Video Parameters

KIT-500 enables setting the following audio and video parameters:

• Adjusting Audio Parameters on page 30.

• Adjusting Microphone Settings on page 31.

• Adjusting Input Parameters on page 33.

• Adjusting Output Parameters on page 34.

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Adjusting Audio Parameters

Adjust the audio parameters.

To adjust the analog audio parameters:

1. In the Navigation list, click the SETTINGS drop-down arrow and select AV Audio Video.
The Analog Audio tab in the AV page appears.

Figure 14: AV – Analog Audio Settings

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2. Use the Mic slider to set the microphone audio level.

3. Use the Output slider to set the audio output level.

4. Use the Bass/Treble slider to adjust the bass/treble level.

5. Switch DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) On or Off.

6. Switch Loudness On or Off.

7. Click the Embedded In -> Out audio to DSP or Bypass.
Apply DSP (default) to the embedded audio or ByPass it. Bypassed signals are routed
directly to the HDMI and HDBT outputs and are not processed by the DSP circuitry.

Select ByPass for compressed audio sources, for example, sources with Dolby or
DTS encoding.

In DSP audio mode, the embedded audio output on KIT-500T follows the audio
sent to KIT-500R.

8. Open Delay drop-down box to select the audio delay time in milliseconds.

9. Set the analog audio output source (Output A or Output B).

10. Adjust the audio output volume, or mute audio.

Audio settings are adjusted.

Adjusting Microphone Settings

To adjust microphone settings:

1. In the Navigation List, click the SETTINGS drop-down arrow and select AV Audio Video.
The Analog Audio tab in the AV page appears.

2. Scroll down to Mic Settings.

3. In the Mic Settings area, open the drop-down box and select one of the following mic
modes:

▪ Mixer – microphone audio plays together with the main output audio.
▪ Talkover – decreases the main output audio volume when the microphone is active

(see Setting Talkover Mode on page 32).

When Talkover mode is selected, use the slider controls or enter a number in the
fields to adjust the microphone settings (see Figure 15).

▪ Mic only – microphone audio overrides the main output audio.
▪ Off – microphone is disabled (default).

4. Click Dynamic or Condenser to set microphone type.

Microphone settings are adjusted.

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Setting Talkover Mode

When Mic Mode is set to Talkover, set the following:

Depth [%]

Set the depth value to determine the decrease of the audio level during
microphone takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio output
level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level).

Trigger [dB]

Set the trigger value to determine the microphone threshold level that
triggers the audio output level decrease.

Attack Time

Set the attack time to set the transition time of the audio level reduction after
the signal rises above the threshold level.

Hold Time

Set the hold time to define the time-period talkover remains active although
the signal falls below the threshold level (for a short period of time).

Release Time

Set the release time to define the transition time for the audio level to return
from its reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period.

Figure 15: Talkover Mode

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Adjusting Input Parameters

For each operation mode you can adjust the input settings. Not all parameters are available
for each operation mode.

To adjust input parameters:

1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (see Figure 13).

2. Click Inputs tab.

Figure 16: AV Settings – Inputs Tab

3. For each input you can perform the following:

▪ Change the input name label.
▪ Set HDCP on each input On or Off.

4. Use the Volume slider to adjust the volume for each input.

Inputs are adjusted.

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Adjusting Output Parameters

For each operation mode you can adjust the output settings. The controllable parameters are
dependent on the operation mode.

To adjust output parameters:

1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (see Figure 13).

2. Click Outputs tab.

Figure 17: AV Settings – Outputs Tab

3. For each output:

▪ Change the label name.
▪ Set HDCP to Follow input (default) or Follow output.

4. Select the KIT-500R output resolution from the drop-down list.

Outputs are adjusted.

Managing KIT-500T EDID

• Uploading a User EDID File on page 36.

KIT-500 provides the option of 4 default EDIDs, 1 sink sourced EDID and 1 user uploaded

EDID that can be assigned to all inputs at the same time, or to each input independently.

First time setup: Note that the default EDID settings of the device is optimized for high
resolution (4K@60 4.4.4.). If you encounter a black monitor display when using a lower

resolution input device, acquire the EDID from your connected output.

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To manage EDID:

1. Click EDID on the Navigation List. The EDID page appears.

Figure 18: EDID Management Page

2. Under STEP 1: SELECT SOURCE, click the required EDID source from the default
EDID options, the outputs, or select a User uploaded EDID configuration (for example,
the default EDID file).

Figure 19: Selecting the EDID Source

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3. Under STEP 2: SELECT DESTINATIONS, click the input/s to copy the selected EDID to.
The Copy button is enabled.

Figure 20: Selecting EDID Input Destinations

4. Click COPY. After EDID is copied, a success message appears.

Figure 21: EDID Message

EDID is copied to the selected inputs.

Uploading a User EDID File

User EDID files are uploaded from your PC.

To upload a User EDID:

1. Click EDID on the Navigation List. The EDID page appears.

2. Click to open the EDID file selection window.

3. Select the EDID file (*.bin file) from your PC.

4. Click Open.

The EDID file is uploaded to the User.

In some cases, an uploaded EDID may cause compatibility issues with certain sources. If this
happens, we recommended that you copy a default EDID to the input.

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Defining KIT-500T General Settings

KIT-500 enables performing the following actions via the General Settings tab:

• Changing Device Name on page 37.

• Updating KIT-500T Firmware on page 38.

• Restarting and Resetting the Device on page 38.

Changing Device Name

You can change the KIT-500 name.

To change the device name:

1. In the Navigation list, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings
page appears.

Figure 22: KIT-500 Device Settings – General

2. Next to Device Name, click .

3. Enter a new device name (Max. 14 characters).

Device name is changed.

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Updating KIT-500T Firmware

To update the firmware:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab.
The Device General Settings page appears (Figure 22).

2. Click BROWSE to select the new firmware file.

3. Open the relevant firmware file.

4. Click UPGRADE.
A warning message appears.

5. Click OK.

The firmware uploads to the device.

Restarting and Resetting the Device

Use the embedded web pages to restart the device and/or reset it to its default parameters.

To restart/reset the device:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab.
The Device General Settings page appears (Figure 22).

2. Click RESTART/RESET.

Figure 23: Restart/Reset the Device

3. Click OK.

The device restarts/resets.

Importing /Exporting a Configuration File

Use the KIT-500 web UI to export and back-up configuration settings for future use.
The exported configuration file includes routing information, audio settings, input and output

settings, network and RS-232 settings, sleep mode and USB type.

To export or import the KIT-500 configuration file:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab.
The Device General Settings page appears (Figure 22).

2. Select an option:

▪ Click EXPORT and select a destination for the file to export a configuration file.

The configuration file is saved in your Download folder.

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▪ Click IMPORT to import a (previously saved) configuration file and continue to the

next step.

3. Select a file to import.

4. Confirm that you want the KIT-500 settings to be replaced.

The imported configuration file parameters are uploaded.

Defining Network Settings

Define the network settings.

To define network settings:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Network tab. The Network tab appears.

Figure 24: Device Settings – Network Tab

3. Set the Media port Stream service parameters:

▪ DHCP mode – Set DHCP to Off or On (default).
▪ IP Address – When DHCP mode is set to Off, the device uses a static IP address.

This requires entering mask and gateway addresses.

▪ Mask Address – Enter subnet mask.

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▪ Gateway address – Enter the gateway address.

4. Define TCP (default, 5000) and UDP (default, 50000) ports.

5. Click SAVE.

Interface settings are defined.

Managing RS-232 Control

The KIT-500T RS-232 CONTROL port can be defined to control the KIT-500T, to control
an external device, via RS-232 commands or for RS-232 tunneling via Ethernet. Use the
RS-232 tab in the Device Settings page to define the RS-232 port operation:

• Local: Controlling KIT-500T on page 40.

• External: Controlling an External Device via RS-232 on page 41.

• Ethernet: Controlling an External Device via Ethernet Control Gateway for RS-232

Commands on page 43.

Controlling KIT-500T

Connect the RS-232 port to a system controller to control the KIT-500T.

To control KIT-500T via CONTROL RS-232 Port:

1. Connect the CONTROL RS-232 port on the KIT-500T to a system controller the RS-232
port of an external device (for example, Kramer SL-240C as shown in Figure 5).

2. Click Device under Settings on the Navigation List.

3. Select the RS-232 tab on the Device Settings page.

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Figure 25: Device Settings – RS-232 Tab

4. Click Local or make sure that it’s selected.

CONTROL RS-232 port is used to control the KIT-500T.

Controlling an External Device via RS-232

Control any external device via RS-232 commands triggered by KIT-500T.

To set up KIT-500T to control an external device via RS-232:

1. Connect the CONTROL RS-232 port on the KIT-500T to the RS-232 port of an external
device (for example, a display connected to HDMI OUT).

2. Click Device under Settings on the Navigation List.

3. Select the RS-232 tab.

4. Click External.

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Figure 26: RS-232 Page – Controlling an External Device

5. Set RS-232 control of external device configuration parameters to enable
communication with the display connected to the acceptor: Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity,
Stop Bits and Ports (5100 by default).

6. Configure the external device commands as follows:

▪ Click to add an RS-232 command.
▪ Enter a device command (for example, turn POWER OFF).
▪ Enter the command description (for example, Turn Display Off).
▪ Select a trigger from the drop-down box to carry out the command (5V On, 5V Off,

Sync/Clock, No Sync/No Clock).

▪ Enter a delay time, if required.
▪ Check Hex for command Hex format, if required.
▪ Check Enable to enable the command.

Figure 27: RS-232 Page – Creating a Command

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7. Click Save.

Figure 28: RS-232 Page – Command Added

8. You can:

▪ Enable or disable the command.
▪ Click to change any of the command configurations.
▪ Click to delete the command.
▪ Click to test the command.

Control the display via the RS-232 port by enabling the command.

Controlling an External Device via Ethernet Control Gateway for RS-232 Commands

You can tunnel serial commands via LAN to KIT-500T’s RS-232 CONTROL port, for example
to control a device that is connected to the KIT-500T RS-232 port.

To control an external device via Ethernet:

1. Connect the CONTROL RS-232 port on the KIT-500T to an external device.

2. Click Device under Settings on the Navigation List.

3. Select the RS-232 tab on the Device Settings page.

4. Click Ethernet or make sure that it’s selected.

Figure 29: Device Settings – Controlling via Ethernet

CONTROL RS-232 port is used to control an external device that is connected to the

KIT-500T via IP messages from LAN-connected controller.

Defining Advanced Settings

This section describes the following actions:

• Configuring Automatic Switching Settings on page 44.

• Defining Auto Sync Mode on page 45.

• Locking Front Panel Buttons on page 45.

• Selecting USB Type on page 45.

• Defining USB Switching Policy on page 46.

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• Selecting USB on page 46.

• Defining KIT-500R Relay Activity on page 46.

• Setting Output CEC Bypass on page 47.

• Setting Toggle Pin Behavior on page 47.

Configuring Automatic Switching Settings

Select auto switching options.

To configure automatic switching settings:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab.

Figure 30: Settings Page – Advanced Tab

3. Next to Auto Switching select one of the following options:

▪ Off – Manual switching (disable auto switching).
▪ Auto Scan – Set auto-scanning to search for an active input to switch to the output.
▪ Last connected – When detecting that a source is connected to an input (which

previously had no signal), automatically switch to that input.

Automatic switching is defined.

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Defining Auto Sync Mode

Define device behavior when the signal is lost (also set via the OSD menu, see Setting Sleep

Mode on KIT-500R on page 21). See also CEC Signaling on page 15.

To define auto-sync off:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. For:

▪ KIT-500T (Local Auto Sync Off) – Switch to On or Off (default).
▪ KIT-500R (Remote Auto Sync Off) – Select the sync mode (Off-default, Slow or

Fast).

Auto Sync Off mode is set.

Locking Front Panel Buttons

Lock the front panel buttons.

To lock the front panel buttons:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Set Panel Lock On or Off (default).

Front panels are locked.

Selecting USB Type

Select the USB type to set USB-C USB support.

To select the USB type:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Set USB type to USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 (default).

USB support is selected for the USB-C ports.

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Defining USB Switching Policy

By default, USB host switching follows HDMI switching when switching to the HDBT output.
(When a USB-C input is selected, that USB-C source is the host). For example, if your laptop
is connected to HDMI 1, you can connect the USB 1 host port to your laptop to be the USB
host when HDMI 1 is switched to the HDBT output. This is very useful when your laptop does
not have a USB-C port and you need to connect it to both an HDMI port and a USB host.

Note that when switching mode is defined as Follow Video, the USB front panel buttons on
the KIT-500T are disabled.

To select USB switching:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Click

▪ Independent to select independent USB port switching.
▪ Follow Video (default) for USB ports to follow HDMI switching.

USB switching behavior is defined.

Selecting USB Host

Select the USB host.

To select the USB Host:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Next to the USB Host drop-down box, select an active USB host port.

USB host port is selected.

Defining KIT-500R Relay Activity

Control the relay on the KIT-500R.

To define KIT-500R relay activity:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Click ON (default) or OFF to energize or release the relay.

KIT-500R relay activity state is set.

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Setting Output CEC Bypass

To set the output CEC bypass:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Select:

▪ OFF – KIT-500R automatically sends CEC commands to shut down the output

display after a timeout period when no input signal is detected and to power up the
display when the input signal is detected.

▪ ON (default) – CEC commands pass from the HDMI input to the display. (KIT-500R

does not automatically send CEC on and off commands).

KIT-500R either passes CEC commands between its HDMI input and the display, or it

initiates and sends on and off commands to the display.

CEC bypass is enabled/disabled.

Setting Toggle Pin Behavior

Set the toggle pin behavior.

To set toggle pin behavior:

1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page
appears (Figure 22).

2. Select the Advanced tab (Figure 30).

3. Next to Toggle Pin drop-down box, select Toggle pin behavior (see Defining the

REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R on page 23).

Toggle pin behavior is defined.

Setting Authentication

KIT-500T enables activating device security and defining logon authentication details. The

upper right corner of the webpage displays or indicating whether authentication is
required.

By default, the webpages are not secured and can be accessed without the username and
password (when locked, the default username and password are both: admin).

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Enabling Authentication and Changing Password

To set authentication:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Security. The Security page appears.

Figure 31: Security Page

2. Switch the Security Status to On to activate security. Security status turns on.

Figure 32: Security Page – Security On.

3. If required, change the password.

▪ Enter the current password and click CHANGE.
▪ Enter the new password twice.

4. Click SAVE. The upper right icon changes to .

Security is enabled and password has been changed.

Figure 33: Authentication Page – Changing the Password Message

The webpage refreshes, the password fields are visible, and a confirmation message

appears.

5. Click OK.

The password has changed, and the page is reloaded.

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Disabling Authentication

To undo authentication:

1. In the Navigation pane, click Security. The Security page appears.

Figure 34: Security Page – Security Enabled

2. Set Security Status to Off.

Figure 35: Security Page – Security Disabled

3. Click the Disabled button for Active Security. A confirmation message appears.

Figure 36: Authentication Tab – Confirmation Message.

4. Enter current password.

5. Click OK.

The webpage refreshes, the password fields disappear, and the upper right icon changes to

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Viewing the About Page

View the firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in the About page.

Figure 37: About Page

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Upgrading Firmware

Use the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to upgrade the firmware via the KIT-500 PROG USB
port ( for KIT-500T and for KIT-500R), and for KIT-500T via the UI (see Updating

KIT-500T Firmware on page 38).

The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from our
website at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.

Output Coupling: DC
Max Input Signal Level: 3.5Vp-p/4.2dBu
Max Output Signal Level: 10Vp-p/13dBu
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB
THD+N (A-weighted): 76dB
Output Impedance: 500Ω
For Embedded Audio – Number of Supported Channels: 2CH
Supported Audio Formats: LPCM

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Technical Specifications

KIT-500T

Inputs
2 HDMI

On HDMI female connectors

2 DP Alt Mode & PD 2.0 USB-C

On USB-C female connectors

1 Mic/Unbalanced Stereo Audio

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

1 AUX Unbalanced Stereo Audio

On a 3.5mm mini jack

Outputs

1 HDMI

On a female HDMI connector

1 HDBaseT

On an RJ-45 connector

1 Balanced Stereo Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector

Ports

1 Ethernet

On an RJ-45 connector

1 Control RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

1 Data RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

1 Program USB

On a USB type A connector for firmware
upgrade

3 USB (HUB)

On USB 3.0 type A connectors

2 USB (Host)

On USB 3.0 type B connectors

Analog Audio

Input Coupling

AC Output Coupling

DC

Max Input Signal Level

5.5Vp-p/8dBu

Max Output Signal Level

6Vp-p/8.7dBu

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB

THD+N (A-weighted)

76dB

Input Impedance

14KΩ

Output Impedance

500Ω

For Embedded Audio – Number of
Supported Channels

Up to 8CH
Supported Audio Formats

Dolby, DTS

KIT-500R

Inputs

1 HDBaseT

On an RJ-45 connector

1 HDMI

On an HDMI female connector

Outputs

1 HDMI

On an HDMI female connector

1 Balanced Stereo Audio

On a 5-pin terminal block connector

Ports

1 Control RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

1 Data RS-232

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

3 Remote Contact-Closure

On a 4-pin terminal block connector

1 Relay

On a 3-pin terminal block connector

2 USB (DEVICE)

On USB 3.0 type A connectors

1 Program USB

On a USB type A connector for firmware
upgrade

Analog Audio

Output Coupling

DC

Max Input Signal Level

3.5Vp-p/4.2dBu

Max Output Signal Level

10Vp-p/13dBu

Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB

THD+N (A-weighted)

76dB

Output Impedance

500Ω

For Embedded Audio – Number of
Supported Channels

2CH
Supported Audio Formats

LPCM

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KIT-500T and KIT-500R

Video

Max Data Rate

USB-C and HDMI ports: 18Gbps
HDBT ports: 10.2Gbps

Max Resolution

USB-C and HDMI ports: 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)
HDBT ports: 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)

HDMI Support

4K60, CEC, xvYCC color

Content Protection

HDCP 1.4 and 2.2

USB

Data Rate

USB 3.0 ports: 5Gbps
USB over HDBT: 480Mbps

Integrated USB Hubs
500T: 2

500R: 1

Extension Line
Up to 40m (130ft)

At 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)

Up to 70m (230ft)

At full HD (1080p@60Hz)

Compliance

HDBaseT 2.0

Extended RS-232

Baud Rate

300 to 115200

Power
Consumption (for both units)

24V DC, 3.7A

Source

24V DC, 5A

Environmental
Conditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

Standards
Compliance

Safety

CE, FCC, UCKA

Environmental

RoHs, WEEE

Enclosure

Size

KIT-500T: ½-1U
KIT-500R: MegaTOOLS®

Type

Aluminum

Cooling

Convection Ventilation

General

Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

KIT-500T: 18.8cm x 11.5 cm x 2.5 cm

(7.38" x 4.53" x 1.00")

KIT-500R: 18.8cm x 14.5 cm x 2.5 cm

(7.38" x 4.53" x 1.00")

Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)

45.4cm x 23.6cm x 5.4cm
(17.9" x 9.3" x 2.1")

Net Weight

KIT-500: 1.2 kg (2.7lbs)

Shipping Weight

KIT-500: 2kg (4.4lbs)

Accessories

Included

1 Power adapter, 2 power cords (EU and
US), 1 multi-signal 1m USB-C cable, 8 rubber
feet, 1 bracket set

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com

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Default Communication Parameters

RS-232 (for Local)

Baud Rate:

9600

Data Bits:

8

Stop Bits:

1

Parity:

None

Command Format:

ASCII

Port:

5100

Example (route video IN 2 to video HDBT OUT):

#ROUTE1,2,2<CR>

KIT-500 IP

DHCP

On

Fall-back IP Address:

192.168.1.39

Subnet mask:

255.255.0.0

Default gateway:

192.168.0.1

Default TCP Port #:

5000

Default UDP Port #:

50000

Default username:

admin

Default password:

admin

Factory Reset: KIT-500T

RS-232:

Protocol 3000 command: #factory <CR>

Webpages:

Settings page, General tab:

• Reset button: To reset all parameters except network parameters to factory
default values

Factory button: To reset all parameters including network parameters to factory
default values

Front panel
buttons:

Press and hold left arrow and right arrow keys for several seconds (until all panel
LEDs illuminate simultaneously)

Factory Reset: KIT-500R

RS-232:

Protocol 3000 command: #factory <CR>

OSD menu:

Press MENU>Factory>Reset>ON>ENTER

KIT-500R Output Resolution Support

KIT-500R supports scaling to the following resolutions.

640x480 @60Hz

1600x1200 @60Hz

3440x1440 @30Hz

1920x1080P @50Hz

800x600 @60Hz

1680x1050 @60Hz

3440x1440 @60Hz

1920x1080P @60Hz

1024x768 @60Hz

1920x1200 @60Hz RB

720x480P @60Hz

2560x1080P @50Hz

1280x768 @60Hz

2560x1600 @60Hz RB

720x576P @50Hz

2560x1080P @60Hz

1280x800 @60Hz

1920x1080 @60Hz

1280x720P @50Hz

3840x2160P @24Hz

1280x1024 @60Hz

1280x720 @60Hz

1280x720P @60Hz

3840x2160P @25Hz

1360x768 @60Hz

2048x1080 @50Hz

1920x1080P @24Hz

3840x2160P @30Hz

1400x1050 @60Hz

2048x1080 @60Hz

1920x1080P @25Hz

3840x2160P @50Hz

1440x900 @60Hz

2560x1440 @60Hz RB

1920x1080P @30Hz

3840x2160P @60Hz

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Input Resolution Support

KIT-500 supports the following input resolution.

480I/576I

1024x768@(60/70/75)

1360x768@60

480P/576P

1280x1024@(60/75)

1366x768@60

720P@(60/50)

1280X960@60

1400x1050@60

1080I@(60/50)

1280X720@60

1600X900@60 RB

1080P@(60/50)

1920X1080@60

1680x1050@60

1080P@(24/25/30)

1600X1200@60

1920x1200@60 RB

640x480@(60/67/72/75/85)

1280x768@60

2560x1400@60 RB

800x600@(56/60/72/75)

1280x800@60

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Protocol 3000

Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or
Ethernet ports.

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the
following.

• Command format:

Prefix

Command Name

Constant (Space)

Parameter(s)

Suffix

#

Command



Parameter

<CR>

• Feedback format:

Prefix

Device ID

Constant

Command Name

Parameter(s)

Suffix

~

nn @ Command

Parameter

<CR><LF>

• Command parameters – Multiple parameters must be separated by a comma (,). In
addition, multiple parameters can be grouped as a single parameter using brackets ([
and ]).

• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the
same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|).

• Parameters attributes – Parameters may contain multiple attributes. Attributes are
indicated with pointy brackets (<…>) and must be separated by a period (.).

The command framing varies according to how you interface with KIT-500. The following
figure displays how the # command is framed using terminal communication software (such
as Hercules):

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Protocol 3000 Commands

KIT-500T Protocol Commands

Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

#

Protocol handshaking.

Validates the Protocol 3000
connection and gets the machine
number.

Step-in master products use this
command to identify the availability
of a device.

COMMAND

#<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ok<CR><LF>

#<CR>

AUD-DEEMB

Set analog audio output
deembedding on video status.

COMMAND

#AUD-DEEMBin_index,out_in

dex,emb_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-DEEMBin_index,out

_index,emb_mode<CR><LF>

in_index – 1
out_index –

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

deemb_mode – Embedding status

1 – Dembedded

Set audio in video embedding
status for the input and output 2 to
analog:

#AUD-DEEMB1,2,1<CR>

AUD-DEEMB?

Get audio in video deembedding
status.

COMMAND

#AUD-DEEMB?in_index,out_i

ndex<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-DEEMBin_index,out

_index,emb_mode<CR><LF>

in_index – 1
out_index –

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

deemb_mode – Embedding status

1 – Dembedded

#AUD-DEEMB?1,2<CR>

AUD-EMB

Set audio in video embedding
status.

COMMAND

#AUD-EMBin_index,out_inde

x,emb_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-EMBin_index,out_i

ndex,emb_mode<CR><LF>

in_index – 0
out_index – 0
emb_mode – Embedding status

0 – Analog
1 – Embedded
2 – Auto

Set audio in video embedding
status for input 2 and output 1 to
analog:

#AUD-EMB2,1,0<CR>

AUD-EMB?

Get audio in video embedding
status.

COMMAND

#AUD-EMB?in_index,out_ind

ex<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-EMBin_index,out_i

ndex,emb_mode<CR><LF>

in_index – 0
out_index – 0
emb_mode – Embedding status

0 – Analog
1 – Embedded
2 – Auto

#AUD-EMB?1,1<CR>

AUD-LVL

Set volume level.

COMMAND

#AUD-LVLio_mode,io_index,

vol_level<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-LVLio_mode,io_ind

ex,vol_level<CR><LF>

io_mode – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

io_index:

For inputs:

0 – USBC1
1 – USBC2
2 – HDMI 1
3 – HDMI 2

For the output:
0- Output

vol_level – Volume level 0 to100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Set AUDIO OUT 1 level to -50:

#AUD-LVL1,1,50<CR>

AUD-LVL?

Get volume level.

COMMAND

#AUD-LVL?io_mode,io_index

<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-LVLio_mode,io_ind

ex,vol_level<CR><LF>

io_mode – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

io_index:

For inputs:

0 – USBC1
1 – USBC2
2 – HDMI 1

3 – HDMI 2
For the output:
0- Output

vol_level – Volume level 0 to100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Get AUDIO OUT 1 level

#AUD-LVL?1,1<CR>

AUDIO-BYPASS

Set audio bypass status.

COMMAND

#AUDIO-BYPASSstatus<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUDIO­BYPASSstatus<CR><LF>

status – On/Off

0 – Off (DSP)
1 – On

Set audio-bypass to off:

#AUDIO-BYPASS0<CR>

AUDIO-BYPASS?

Get audio bypass status.

COMMAND

#AUDIO-BYPASS<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUDIO­BYPASSstatus<CR><LF>

status – On/Off

0 – Off (DSP)
1 – On

Set audio-bypass to off:

#AUDIO-BYPASS?<CR>

AV-SW-MODE

Set input auto switch mode (per
output).

COMMAND

#AV-SW-MODElayer_type,out

_index,connection_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-MODElayer_type,

out_index,connection_mode<

CR><LF>

layer_type – Number that

indicates the signal type:

1 – Video + Audio

out_index:

1- Video outputs

connection_mode – Connection

mode

0 – Manual

1 – Auto scan

2 – Last connected switch

Set input auto switch mode to
manual:

#AV-SW-MODE1,1,0<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

AV-SW-MODE?

Get input auto switch mode (per
output).

COMMAND

#AV-SW-MODE?layer_type,ou

t_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-MODElayer_type,

out_index,connection_mode<

CR><LF>

layer_type – Number that

indicates the signal type:

1 – Video + Audio

out_index:

1- Video outputs

connection_mode – Connection

mode

0 – Manual

1 – Auto scan

2 – Last connected switch

Get the input audio switch mode for
HDBT Out:

#AV-SW-MODE?1,1<CR>

BASS

Set audio bass level.

COMMAND

#BASSio_index,bass_level<

CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BASSio_index,bass_lev

el<CR><LF>

io_index

1- Video output

bass_level – Audio parameter in

Kramer units:

-30 to 30

Set audio bass level of channel 1 to
5:

#BASS1,5<CR>

BASS?

Get audio bass level.

COMMAND

#BASS?io_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BASSio_index,bass_lev

el<CR><LF>

io_index

1- Video output

bass_level – Audio parameter in

Kramer units:

-30 to 30

Get audio bass level of channel 1:

#BASS?1<CR>

BUILD-DATE?

Get device build date.

COMMAND

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,time<C

R><LF>

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD

where

YYYY = Year

MM = Month

DD = Day

time – Format: hh:mm:ss where

hh = hours

mm = minutes

ss = seconds

Get the device build date:

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

CEC

Set the CEC mode status.

COMMAND

#CECcec_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CECcec_mode<CR><LF>

cec_mode – CEC mode

On – CEC mode switched on

Off – CEC mode switched Off.

Set the CEC mode to on:

#CECon<CR>

CPEDID

Copy EDID data from the output to
the input EEPROM.

Destination bitmap size
depends on device properties (for
64 inputs it is a 64-bit word).

Example: bitmap 0x0013 means
inputs 1,2 and 5 are loaded with the
new EDID.

In certain products Safe_mode is
an optional parameter. See the
HELP command for its availability.

COMMAND

#CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,edi

d_io,dest_bitmap<CR>

or

#CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,edi

d_io,dest_bitmap,safe_mode

<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,

edid_io,dest_bitmap<CR><LF

>

~nn@CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,

edid_io,dest_bitmap,safe_m
ode<CR><LF>

edid_io – EDID source type

(usually output)

1 – Output

src_id – Number of chosen

source stage

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

edid_io – EDID destination type

(usually input)

0 – Input

dest_bitmap – Bitmap

representing destination IDs.
0x01: USBC1
0x02: USBC2
0x04: HDMI1
0x08: HDMI2

Format: XXXX…X, where X is hex

digit. The binary form of every hex
digit represents corresponding
destinations.

0 – indicates that EDID data is not

copied to this destination.

1 – indicates that EDID data is

copied to this destination.

safe_mode – Safe mode

0 – device accepts the EDID as is

without trying to adjust

1 – device tries to adjust the EDID

(default value if no parameter
is sent)

Copy the EDID data from the
Output 1 (EDID source) to the
Input:

#CPEDID1,1,0,0x1<CR>

Copy the EDID data from the
default EDID source to the Input:

#CPEDID2,0,0,0x1<CR>

DISPLAY?

Get output HPD status.

COMMAND

#DISPLAY?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DISPLAYout_index,stat

us<CR><LF>

out_index:

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

status – HPD status according to

signal validation

0 – Signal or sink is not valid
1 – Signal or sink is valid

Get the output HPD status of
Output 1:

#DISPLAY?1<CR>

DPSW-STATUS

Set the DIP-switch state.

COMMAND

#DPSW-STATUSdip_id,status

<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DPSW-STATUSdip_id,sta

tus<CR><LF>

dip_id –

0 – Mic

status – Up/down

0 – 0V
1 – 48V

Set the DIP-switch 2 status to 48V:

#DPSW-STATUS0,1<CR>

DPSW-STATUS?

Get the DIP-switch state.

COMMAND

#DPSW-STATUS?dip_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DPSW-STATUSdip_id,sta

tus<CR><LF>

dip_id –

0 – Mic

status – Up/down

0 – 0V
1 – 48V

Get the DIP-switch 2 status:

#DPSW-STATUS?2<CR>

ETH-PORT

Set Ethernet port protocol.

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).

COMMAND

#ETH-PORTport_type,port_i

d<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-PORTport_type,por

t_id<CR><LF>

port_type – TCP/UDP
port_id – TCP/UDP port number

TCP: 5000~5099
UDP: 50000~50999

Set the Ethernet port protocol for
TCP to port 12457:

#ETH-PORT0,12457<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

ETH-PORT?

Get Ethernet port protocol.

COMMAND

#ETH-PORT?port_type<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ETH-PORTport_type,por

t_id<CR><LF>

port_type – TCP/UDP
port_id – TCP/UDP port number

TCP: 5000~5099
UDP: 50000~50999

Get the Ethernet port protocol for
UDP:

#ETH-PORT?udp<CR>

FACTORY

Reset device to factory default
configuration.

This command deletes all user
data from the device. The deletion
can take some time.

Your device may require powering
off and powering on for the changes
to take effect.

COMMAND

#FACTORY<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@FACTORYok<CR><LF>

Reset the device to factory default
configuration:

#FACTORY<CR>

HDCP-MOD

Set HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working mode on the
device input:

HDCP supported - HDCP_ON
[default].

HDCP not supported - HDCP OFF.
HDCP support changes following

detected sink - MIRROR OUTPUT.
When you define 3 as the mode,

the HDCP status is defined
according to the connected output
in the following priority: OUT 1,
OUT 2. If the connected display on
OUT 2 supports HDCP, but OUT 1
does not, then HDCP is defined as
not supported. If OUT 1 is not
connected, then HDCP is defined
by OUT 2.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MODio_mode,index,mo

de<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODio_mode,index
,mode<CR><LF>

io_index – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

index –

Input:

1 – USBC1
2 – USBC2
3 – HDMI 3
4 – HDMI 4

Output

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

mode – HDCP mode:

Input:

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Output:

2 – Follow Input
3 – Follow Output

Set the input HDCP-MODE of
HDMI 3 to Off:

#HDCP-MOD0,3,0<CR>

HDCP-MOD?

Get HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working mode on the
device input:

HDCP supported - HDCP_ON
[default].

HDCP not supported - HDCP OFF.
HDCP support changes following

detected sink - MIRROR OUTPUT.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MOD?io_mode,index

<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODio_mode,index
,mode<CR><LF>

io_index – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

index –

Input:

1 – USBC1
2 – USBC2
3 – HDMI 3
4 – HDMI 4

Output

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

mode – HDCP mode:

Input:

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Output:

2 – Follow Input
3 – Follow Output

Get the input HDCP-MODE of
HDMI Out:

#HDCP-MOD?1,1<CR>

HELP

Get command list or help for
specific command.

COMMAND

#HELP<CR>

#HELPcmd_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

1. Multi-line:

~nn@Devicecmd_name,cmd_n

ame…<CR><LF>

To get help for command use:
HELP
(COMMAND_NAME)<CR><LF>

~nn@HELPcmd_name:<CR><LF>

description<CR><LF>

USAGE:usage<CR><LF>

cmd_name – Name of a specific

command

Get the command list:

#HELP<CR>

To get help for AV-SW-TIMEOUT:
HELPav-sw-timeout<CR>

LOCK-FP

Lock the front panel.

COMMAND

#LOCK-FPlock/unlock<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOCK-FPlock/unlock<CR

><LF>

lock/unlock – On/Off

0 – Off unlocks front panel

buttons or keyboard

1 – On locks front panel buttons

or keyboard

Unlock front panel:

#LOCK-FP0<CR>

LOCK-FP?

Get the front panel lock state.

COMMAND

#LOCK-FP?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOCK-FPlock/unlock<CR

><LF>

lock/unlock – On/Off

0 – Off unlocks front panel

buttons or keyboard

1 – On locks front panel buttons

or keyboard

Get the front panel lock state:

#LOCK-FP?<CR>

LOUDNESS

Set audio loudness.

COMMAND

#LOUDNESSio_index,enabled

<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOUDNESSio_index,enab

led<CR><LF>

io_index – 1
enabled – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Set audio loudness to ON:

#LOUDNESS1,1<CR>

LOUDNESS?

Get audio loudness.

COMMAND

#LOUDNESS?io_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@LOUDNESSio_index,enab

led<CR><LF>

io_index – 1
enabled – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get audio loudness:

#LOUDNESS?1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

MIC-GAIN

Set the microphone gain.

Sets the microphone input audio
gain.

COMMAND

#MIC-GAINlayer,mic_id,lev

el<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MIC-GAINlayer,mic_id,

level<CR><LF>

layer – 0
mic_id – 0
level – Level – 0 to 100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Set the microphone gain to 58:

#MIC-GAIN0,0,58<CR>

MIC-GAIN?

Get the microphone gain.

Gets the microphone input
audio gain.

COMMAND

#MIC-GAIN?layer,mic_id<CR

>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MIC-GAINlayer,mic_id,

level<CR><LF>

layer – 0
mic_id – 0
level – Level – 0 to 100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Get the microphone gain:

#MIC-GAIN?0,0<CR>

MODEL?

Get device model.

COMMAND

#MODEL?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MODELmodel_name<CR><L

F>

model_name – String of up to 19

printable ASCII chars

Get the device model:

#MODEL?<CR>

MUTE

Set audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTEout_index,mute_mode<

CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEout_index,mute_mo

de<CR><LF>

out_index – 0
mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Set audio output to mute:

#MUTE0,1<CR>

MUTE?

Get audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTE?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEout_index,mute_mo

de<CR><LF>

out_index – 0
mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get audio output mute status:

#MUTE0?<CR>

NAME

Set machine (DNS) name.

The machine name is not the
same as the model name. The
machine name is used to identify a
specific machine or a network in
use (with DNS feature on).

COMMAND

#NAMEmachine_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAMEmachine_name<CR><

LF>

machine_name – String of up to 15

alpha-numeric chars (can include
hyphen, not at the beginning or
end)

Set the DNS name of the device to
room-442:

#NAMEroom-442<CR>

NAME?

Get machine (DNS) name.

The machine name is not the
same as the model name. The
machine name is used to identify a
specific machine or a network in
use (with DNS feature on).

COMMAND

#NAME?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAMEmachine_name<CR><

LF>

machine_name – String of up to 15

alpha-numeric chars (can include
hyphen, not at the beginning or
end)

Get the DNS name of the device:

#NAME?<CR>

NAME-RST

Reset machine (DNS) name to
factory default.

Factory default of machine

(DNS) name is “KRAMER_” + 4 last

digits of device serial number.

COMMAND

#NAME-RST<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NAME-RSTok<CR><LF>

Reset the machine name (S/N last
digits are 0102):

#NAME-RSTkramer_0102<CR>

NET-DHCP

Set DHCP mode.

Only 1 is relevant for the mode
value. To disable DHCP, the user
must configure a static IP address
for the device.

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 USB or RS-232
protocol port, if available.

For proper settings consult your
network administrator.

For Backward compatibility, the

id parameter can be omitted. In

this case, the Network ID, by
default, is 0, which is the Ethernet
control port.

COMMAND

#NET-DHCPdhcp_state<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-DHCPdhcp_state<CR

><LF>

dhcp_state –

0 – Do not use DHCP. Use the IP

set by the factory or using the
net-ip or net-config
command.

1 – Try to use DHCP. If

unavailable, use the IP set by
the factory or using the net-
ip or net-config
command.

Enable DHCP mode #NET­DHCP1<CR>

NET-DHCP?

Get DHCP mode.

For Backward compatibility, the

id parameter can be omitted. In

this case, the Network ID, by
default, is 0, which is the Ethernet
control port.

COMMAND

#NET-DHCP?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-DHCPdhcp_mode<CR>

<LF>

dhcp_mode –

0 – Do not use DHCP. Use the IP

set by the factory or using the
net-ip or net-config
command.

1 – Try to use DHCP. If

unavailable, use the IP set by
the factory or using the net-
ip or net-config
command.

Get DHCP mode :

#NET-DHCP?<CR>

NET-GATE

Set gateway IP.

A network gateway connects the
device via another network and
maybe over the Internet. Be careful
of security issues. For proper
settings consult your network
administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-GATEip_address<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR

><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the gateway IP address to

192.168.0.1:

#NET­GATE192.168.000.001<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

NET-GATE?

Get gateway IP.

A network gateway connects the
device via another network and
maybe over the Internet. Be aware
of security problems.

COMMAND

#NET-GATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-GATEip_address<CR

><LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the gateway IP address:

#NET-GATE?<CR>

NET-IP

Set IP address.

For proper settings consult your
network administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-IPip_address<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><

LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the IP address to 192.168.1.39:

#NET­IP192.168.001.039<CR>

NET-IP?

Get IP address.

COMMAND

#NET-IP?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-IPip_address<CR><

LF>

ip_address – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the IP address:

#NET-IP?<CR>

NET-MAC?

Get MAC address.

For backward compatibility, the

id parameter can be omitted. In

this case, the Network ID, by
default, is 0, which is the Ethernet
control port.

COMMAND

#NET-MAC?id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MACid,mac_address

<CR><LF>

id – Network ID–the device

network interface (if there are more
than one). Counting is 0 based,

meaning the control port is ‘0’,
additional ports are 1,2,3….

mac_address – Unique MAC

address. Format: XX-XX-XX-XX­XX-XX where X is hex digit

#NET-MAC?id<CR>

NET-MASK

Set subnet mask.

For proper settings consult your
network administrator.

COMMAND

#NET-MASKnet_mask<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><

LF>

net_mask – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Set the subnet mask to

255.255.0.0:

#NET­MASK255.255.000.000<CR>

NET-MASK?

Get subnet mask.

COMMAND

#NET-MASK?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><

LF>

net_mask – Format:

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Get the subnet mask:

#NET-MASK?<CR>

PROT-VER?

Get device protocol version.

COMMAND

#PROT-VER?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PROT-VER3000:version<

CR><LF>

version – XX.XX where X is a

decimal digit

Get the device protocol version:

#PROT-VER?<CR>

RELAY-STATE

Set relay state.

COMMAND

#RELAY-STATErelay_id,stat

e<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RELAY-STATErelay_id,s

tate<CR><LF>

relay_id –

1 – Relay number

state – Relay state

0 – Open
1 – Close

Set relay 1 to closed:

#RELAY-STATE1,0<CR>

RELAY-STATE?

Get relay state.

COMMAND

#RELAY-STATE?relay_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RELAY-STATErelay_id,r

elay_state<CR><LF>

relay_id –

1 – Relay number

state – Relay state

0 – Open
1 – Close

Get relay state:

#RELAY-STATE?1<CR>

RESET

Reset device.

To avoid locking the port due to
a USB bug in Windows, disconnect
USB connections immediately after
running this command. If the port
was locked, disconnect and
reconnect the cable to reopen the
port.

COMMAND

#RESET<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RESETok<CR><LF>

Reset the device:

#RESET<CR>

ROUTE

Set layer routing.

This command replaces all
other routing commands.

COMMAND

#ROUTElayer_type,out_inde

x,in_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ROUTElayer_type,out_i

ndex<CR><LF>

layer_type Layer Enumeration

1 – Video+Audio

out_index

1 – KIT-500T: HDMI OUT
2 – KIT-500R: HDMI Out

in_index – Source id

For out_index = 1

1 – USBC1
2 – USBC2
3 – HDMI 1
4 – HDMI 2

For out_index = 2

1 – USBC1
2 – USBC2
3 – HDMI 1
4 – HDMI 2
5 – HDMI (REMOTE)

Route video USBC2 to HDMI
output:

#ROUTE1,2,2<CR>

ROUTE?

Get layer routing.

This command replaces all
other routing commands.

COMMAND

#ROUTE?layer_type,out_ind

ex<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ROUTElayer_type,out_i

ndex,in_index<CR><LF>

layer_type Layer Enumeration

1 – Video+Audio

out_index

1 – HDMI Out
2 – HDBT Out

in_index – Source id

1 – USBC1
2 – USBC2
3 – HDMI 1
4 – HDMI 2

Get the layer routing:

#ROUTE?1,1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

SCLR-AS

Set auto-sync features.

Sets the auto sync features for
the selected scaler.

COMMAND

#SCLR-ASscaler_index,sync

_speed<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-ASscaler_index,s

ync_speed<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Scaler Number –

1

sync_speed –

0 – Off
1 – On

Set auto-sync features Off:

#SCLR-AS1,0<CR>

SCLR-AS?

Get auto-sync features.

Gets the auto sync features for
the selected scaler.

COMMAND

#SCLR-AS?scaler_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-ASscaler_index,s

ync_speed<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Scaler Number –

1

sync_speed –

0 – Off
1 – On

Get auto-sync features:

#SCLR-AS?1<CR>

SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY

Set the scaler audio delay.

Sets the audio delay for the
selected audio output.

COMMAND

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYscaler_i

ndex,delay<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYscale

r_index,delay<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Audio output

number – 1

delay –

0 – Off
1 – 40ms
2 – 110ms
3 – 150ms

Set the scaler audio delay to 40ms:

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY1,1<CR>

SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?

Get the scaler audio delay.

Gets the audio delay for the
selected audio output.

COMMAND

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?scaler_

index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYscale

r_index,delay<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Audio output

number – 1

delay –

0 – Off
1 – 40ms
2 – 110ms
3 – 150ms

Get the scaler audio delay:

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?1<CR>

SIGNAL?

Get input signal status.

COMMAND

#SIGNAL?in_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SIGNALin_index,status

<CR><LF>

in_index – input:

1 – USBC1
2 – USBC2
3 – HDMI 1
4 – HDMI 2

status – Signal status according

to signal validation:

0 – Off, signal or sink is not valid
1 – On, signal or sink is valid

Get the input signal lock status of
IN 1:

#SIGNAL?1<CR>

SN?

Get device serial number.

COMMAND

#SN?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SNserial_num<CR><LF>

serial_num – 14 decimal digits,

factory assigned

Get the device serial number:

#SN?<CR>

STANDBY

Set standby mode.

COMMAND

#STANDBYvalue<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@STANDBYvalue<CR><LF>

value – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On (set to standby mode)

Set standby mode:

#STANDBY1<CR>

STANDBY?

Get standby mode status.

COMMAND

#STANDBY?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@STANDBYvalue<CR><LF>

value – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get standby mode status:

#STANDBY?<CR>

TLK

Set audio talkover mode status.

COMMAND

#TLKio_index,talkover_mod

e<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@TLKio_index,talkover_

mode<CR><LF>

io_index – 1
talkover_mode – Talkover mode

0 – Off
1 – Mixer
2 – Talkover
3 – Mic only

Set audio talkover mode status to
Mixer:

#TLK1,1<CR>

TLK?

Get audio talkover mode status.

COMMAND

#TLK?io_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@TLKio_index,talkover_

mode<CR><LF>

io_index – 1
talkover_mode – Talkover mode

0 – Off
1 – Mixer
2 – Talkover
3 – Mic only

Get audio talkover mode status:

#TLK?1<CR>

TREBLE

Set audio treble level.

COMMAND

#TREBLEio_index,treble_le

vel<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@TREBLEio_index,treble

_level<CR><LF>

io_index – 1
treble_level – Audio parameter

in Kramer units, -30-30

Set audio treble level:

#TREBLE1,1<CR>

TREBLE?

Get audio treble level.

COMMAND

#TREBLE?io_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@TREBLEio_index,treble

_level<CR><LF>

io_index – 1
treble_level – Audio parameter

in Kramer units, -30-30

Get audio treble level:

#TREBLE?1<CR>

VERSION?

Get firmware version number.

COMMAND

#VERSION?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VERSIONfirmware_versi

on<CR><LF>

firmware_version –

XX.XX.XXXX where the digit
groups are: major.minor.build
version

Get the device firmware version
number:

#VERSION?<CR>

VFRZ

Freeze/Unfreeze the Kit-500R
output.

COMMAND

#VFRZout_index,freeze_fla

g<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VFRZout_index,freeze_

flag<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
freeze_flag – On/Off

0 – Off (unfreeze)
1 – On (freeze)

Freeze the picture on the Kit-500R
output:

#VFRZ1,1<CR>

VFRZ?

Get output freeze status.

COMMAND

#VFRZ?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VFRZout_index,freeze_

flag<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
freeze_flag – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get output freeze status:

#VFRZ?1<CR>

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KIT-500R Protocol Commands

Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

#

Protocol handshaking.

Validates the
Protocol 3000
connection and gets the
machine number.

Step-in master products
use this command to
identify the availability
of a device.

COMMAND

#<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ok<CR><LF>

#<CR>

AUD-LVL

Set volume level.

COMMAND

#AUD-LVLio_mode,io_index,vol_level<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-LVLio_mode,io_index,vol_level<CR><LF>

io_mode – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

io_index:

For inputs:

0 – USBC1
1 – USBC2
2 – HDMI 1
3 – HDMI 2

For the output:
0- Output

vol_level – Volume level 0 to100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Set AUDIO OUT 1 level
to -50:

#AUD-LVL1,1,50<CR>

AUD-LVL?

Get volume level.

COMMAND

#AUD-LVL?io_mode,io_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AUD-LVLio_mode,io_index,vol_level<CR><LF>

io_mode – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

io_index:

For inputs:

0 – USBC1
1 – USBC2
2 – HDMI 1

3 – HDMI 2
For the output:
0- Output

vol_level – Volume level 0 to100

++ increase current value,

-- decrease current value

Get AUDIO OUT 1 level

#AUD-LVL?1,1<CR>

AV-SW­MODE

Set switching mode.

COMMAND

#AV-SW-MODElayer,out_id,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-MODElayer,out_id,mode<CR><LF>

layer –

1 – Video

out_id: 1
mode –

0 – Disable

1 – Enable

Set switching mode to
Disable:

#AV-SW-MODE1,0<CR>

AV-SW­MODE?

Get switching mode.

COMMAND

#AV-SW-MODE?layer,out_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@AV-SW-MODElayer,out_id,mode<CR><LF>

layer –

1 – Video

out_id: 1
mode –

0 – Disable

1 – Enable

Get switching mode

#AV-SW-MODE?1<CR>

BUILD­DATE?

Get device build date.

COMMAND

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@BUILD-DATEdate,time<CR><LF>

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD

where

YYYY = Year

MM = Month

DD = Day

time – Format: hh:mm:ss where

hh = hours

mm = minutes

ss = seconds

Get the device build date:

#BUILD-DATE?<CR>

CEC

Set the CEC mode
status.

COMMAND

#CECcec_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CECcec_mode<CR><LF>

cec_mode – CEC mode

On – CEC mode switched on

Off – CEC mode switched Off.

Set the CEC mode to on:

#CECon<CR>

CEC-PASS

Set CEC bypass.

COMMAND

#CEC-PASScec_bypass<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CEC-PASScec_bypass<CR><LF>

cec_bypass – CEC mode

0 – Off

1 – On

Set the CEC bypass to on:

#CEC-PASS1<CR>

CEC-PASS?

Get CEC bypass state.

COMMAND

#CEC-PASS?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CEC-PASScec_bypass<CR><LF>

cec_bypass – CEC mode

0 – Off

1 – On

Get the CEC bypass:

#CEC-PASS1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

CPEDID

Copy EDID data from
the output to the input
EEPROM.

Destination bitmap
size depends on device
properties (for 64 inputs
it is a 64-bit word).

Example: bitmap
0x0013 means inputs
1,2 and 5 are loaded
with the new EDID.

In certain products
Safe_mode is an
optional parameter.
See the HELP
command for its
availability.

COMMAND

#CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,edid_io,dest_bitmap<CR>

or

#CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,edid_io,dest_bitmap,safe_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,edid_io,dest_bitmap<CR><LF>

~nn@CPEDIDedid_io,src_id,edid_io,dest_bitmap,safe_mode<

CR><LF>

edid_io – EDID source type

(usually output)

1 – Output

src_id – Number of chosen source

stage
for HDBT:

1 – Def. 1080P
2 – Def. 1080P(Aud)
3 – Def. 4K2K(3G)
4 – Def. 4K2K(3G Aud)
5 –Output
6 – User

for HDMI:

1 – Def. 1080P
2 – Def. 1080P(Aud)
3 – Def. 4K2K(3G)
4 – Def. 4K2K(3G Aud)
5 – Def. 4K2K(6G)
6 – Def. 4K2K(6G Aud)
7 –Output
8 – User

edid_io – EDID destination type

(usually input)

0 – Input

dest_bitmap – Bitmap

representing destination IDs.
0x01: HDBT
0x02: HDMI

Format: XXXX…X, where X is hex

digit. The binary form of every hex
digit represents corresponding
destinations.

0 – indicates that EDID data is not

copied to this destination.

1 – indicates that EDID data is

copied to this destination.

safe_mode – Safe mode

0 – device accepts the EDID as is

without trying to adjust

1 – device tries to adjust the EDID

(default value if no parameter
is sent)

Copy the EDID data from the
Output 1 (EDID source) to
the Input:

#CPEDID1,1,0,0x1<CR>

Copy the EDID data from the
default EDID source to the
Input:

#CPEDID2,0,0,0x1<CR>

DISPLAY?

Get output HPD status.

COMMAND

#DISPLAY?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@DISPLAYout_index,status<CR><LF>

out_index:

1 – HDMI Out

status – HPD status according to

signal validation

0 – Signal or sink is not valid
1 – Signal or sink is valid

Get the output HPD status of
Output 1:

#DISPLAY?1<CR>

FACTORY

Reset device to factory
default configuration.

This command
deletes all user data
from the device. The
deletion can take some
time.

Your device may
require powering off
and powering on for the
changes to take effect.

COMMAND

#FACTORY<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@FACTORYok<CR><LF>

Reset the device to factory
default configuration:

#FACTORY<CR>

GPIO-CFG

Set HW GPIO
configuration.

COMMAND

#GPIO-CFGgpio_id,gpio_type<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@GPIO-CFGgpio_id,gpio_type<CR><LF>

gpio_id – 2
gpio_type – Hardware GPIO type

10 – Edge=On/Off
11 – GND=On
12 – GND=Off
13 – Hi=On
14 – Hi=Off
15 – GND=On;Hi=Off
16 – GND=Off;Hi=On
17 – Input Select

Set HW GPIO configuration
to GND=Off:

#GPIO-CFG2,11<CR>

GPIO-CFG?

Get HW GPIO
configuration.

COMMAND

#GPIO-CFG?gpio_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@GPIO-CFGgpio_id,gpio_type<CR><LF>

gpio_id – 2
gpio_type – Hardware GPIO type

10 – Edge=On/Off
11 – GND=On
12 – GND=Off
13 – Hi=On
14 – Hi=Off
15 – GND=On;Hi=Off
16 – GND=Off;Hi=On
17 – Input Select

Get HW GPIO configuration:

#GPIO-CFG?1<CR>

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KIT-500 – Protocol 3000

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

HDCP-MOD

Set HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working
mode on the device
input:

HDCP supported ­HDCP_ON [default].

HDCP not supported ­HDCP OFF.

HDCP support changes
following detected sink

- MIRROR OUTPUT.
When you define 3 as

the mode, the HDCP
status is defined
according to the
connected output in the
following priority: OUT
1, OUT 2. If the
connected display on
OUT 2 supports HDCP,
but OUT 1 does not,
then HDCP is defined
as not supported. If
OUT 1 is not
connected, then HDCP
is defined by OUT 2.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MODio_mode,index,mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODio_mode,index,mode<CR><LF>

io_index – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

index –

Input:

1 – HDBT In
2 – HDMI In

Output

1 – HDMI Out

mode – HDCP mode:

Input:

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Output:

2 – Follow Input
3 – Follow Output

Set the input HDCP-MODE
of HDBT In to Off:

#HDCP-MOD0,1,0<CR>

HDCP-MOD?

Get HDCP mode.

Set HDCP working
mode on the device
input:

HDCP supported ­HDCP_ON [default].

HDCP not supported ­HDCP OFF.

HDCP support changes
following detected sink

- MIRROR OUTPUT.

COMMAND

#HDCP-MOD?io_mode,index <CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@HDCP-MODio_mode,index,mode<CR><LF>

io_index – Input/Output

0 – Input
1 – Output

index –

Input:

1 – HDBT In
2 – HDMI In

Output

1 – HDMI Out

mode – HDCP mode:

Input:

0 – HDCP Off
1 – HDCP On

Output:

2 – Follow Input
3 – Follow Output

Get the input HDCP-MODE
of HDMI Out:

#HDCP-MOD?1,1<CR>

HELP

Get command list or
help for specific
command.

COMMAND

#HELP<CR>

#HELPcmd_name<CR>

FEEDBACK

1. Multi-line:

~nn@Devicecmd_name,cmd_name…<CR><LF>

To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)<CR><LF>

~nn@HELPcmd_name:<CR><LF>

description<CR><LF>

USAGE:usage<CR><LF>

cmd_name – Name of a specific

command

Get the command list:

#HELP<CR>

To get help for
AV-SW-TIMEOUT:
HELPav-sw-timeout<C

R>

IMAGE­PROP

Set the image size.

Sets the image
properties of the
selected scaler.

COMMAND

#IMAGE-PROPscaler_id,video_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@IMAGE-PROPscaler_id,video_mode<CR><LF>

scaler_id – Scaler number –

1 – Scaler1

video_mode – Status

0 – Overscan
1 – Full
2 – Best fit
3 – Panscan
4 – Letterbox
5 – Under 2
6 – Under 1
7 – Follow in

Set the image size to Best fit:

#IMAGE-PROP1,2<CR>

IMAGE­PROP?

Get the image size.

Gets the image
properties of the
selected scaler.

COMMAND

#IMAGE-PROP?scaler_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@IMAGE-PROPscaler_id,video_mode…<CR><LF>

scaler_id – Scaler number –

1 – Scaler1

video_mode – Status

0 – Overscan
1 – Full
2 – Best fit
3 – Panscan
4 – Letterbox
5 – Under 2
6 – Under 1
7 – Follow in

Get the image size:

#IMAGE-PROP?1<CR>

MODEL?

Get device model.

COMMAND

#MODEL?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MODELmodel_name<CR><LF>

model_name – String of up to 19

printable ASCII chars

Get the device model:

#MODEL?<CR>

MUTE

Set audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTEout_index,mute_mode<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEout_index,mute_mode<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Set the audio output to mute:

#MUTE1,1<CR>

MUTE?

Get audio mute.

COMMAND

#MUTE?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@MUTEout_index,mute_mode<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
mute_mode – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get audio mute status of the
output:

#MUTE1?<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

PROT-VER?

Get device protocol
version.

COMMAND

#PROT-VER?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@PROT-VER3000:version<CR><LF>

version – XX.XX where X is a

decimal digit

Get the device protocol
version:

#PROT-VER?<CR>

RELAY­STATE

Set relay state.

COMMAND

#RELAY-STATErelay_id,state<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RELAY-STATErelay_id,state<CR><LF>

relay_id –

1 – Relay number

state – Relay state

0 – Open
1 – Close

Set relay 1 to closed:

#RELAY-STATE1,0<CR>

RELAY­STATE?

Get relay state.

COMMAND

#RELAY-STATE?relay_id<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RELAY-STATErelay_id,relay_state<CR><LF>

relay_id –

1 – Relay number

state – Relay state

0 – Open
1 – Close

Get relay state:

#RELAY-STATE?1<CR>

RESET

Reset device.

To avoid locking the
port due to a USB bug
in Windows, disconnect
USB connections
immediately after
running this command.
If the port was locked,
disconnect and
reconnect the cable to
reopen the port.

COMMAND

#RESET<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@RESETok<CR><LF>

Reset the device:

#RESET<CR>

ROUTE

Set layer routing.

This command
replaces all other
routing commands.

COMMAND

#ROUTElayer_type,out_index,in_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ROUTElayer_type,out_index<CR><LF>

layer_type Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

out_index

1 – HDMI Out

in_index – Source id

1 – HDBT In
2 – HDMI In

Route HDMI IN to the output:

#ROUTE1,1,2<CR>

ROUTE?

Get layer routing.

This command
replaces all other
routing commands.

COMMAND

#ROUTE?layer_type,out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@ROUTElayer_type,out_index,in_index<CR><LF>

layer_type Layer Enumeration

1 – Video

out_index

1 – HDMI Out

in_index – Source id

1 – HDBT In
2 – HDMI In

Get the layer routing:

#ROUTE?1,1<CR>

SCLR-AS

Set auto-sync features.

Sets the auto sync
features for the
selected scaler.

COMMAND

#SCLR-ASscaler_index,sync_speed<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-ASscaler_index,sync_speed<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Scaler Number –

1

sync_speed –

0 – Off
1 – Fast
2 – Slow

Set auto-sync features Off:

#SCLR-AS1,0<CR>

SCLR-AS?

Get auto-sync features.

Gets the auto sync
features for the
selected scaler.

COMMAND

#SCLR-AS?scaler_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-ASscaler_index,sync_speed<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Scaler Number –

1

sync_speed –

0 – Off
1 – Fast
2 – Slow

Get auto-sync features:

#SCLR-AS?1<CR>

SCLR­AUDIO­DELAY

Set the scaler audio
delay.

Sets the audio delay
for the selected audio
output.

COMMAND

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYscaler_index,delay<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYscaler_index,delay<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Audio output

number – 1

delay –

0 – Off
1 – 40ms
2 – 110ms
3 – 150ms

Set the scaler audio delay to
40ms:

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY1,1

<CR>

SCLR­AUDIO­DELAY?

Get the scaler audio
delay.

Gets the audio
delay for the selected
audio output.

COMMAND

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?scaler_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SCLR-AUDIO-DELAYscaler_index,delay<CR><LF>

scaler_index – Audio output

number – 1

delay –

0 – Off
1 – 40ms
2 – 110ms
3 – 150ms

Get the scaler audio delay:

#SCLR-AUDIO-DELAY?1<

CR>

SIGNAL?

Get input signal status.

COMMAND

#SIGNAL?in_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SIGNALin_index,status<CR><LF>

in_index – input:

1 – HDBT In
2 – HDMI In

status – Signal status according to

signal validation:

0 – Off, signal or sink is not valid
1 – On, signal or sink is valid

Get the input signal lock
status of IN 1:

#SIGNAL?1<CR>
SN?

Get device serial
number.

COMMAND

#SN?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@SNserial_num<CR><LF>

serial_num – 14 decimal digits,

factory assigned

Get the device serial
number:

#SN?<CR>

VERSION?

Get firmware version
number.

COMMAND

#VERSION?<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VERSIONfirmware_version<CR><LF>

firmware_version –

XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups
are: major.minor.build version

Get the device firmware
version number:

#VERSION?<CR>

VFRZ

Set freeze on selected
output.

COMMAND

#VFRZout_index,freeze_flag<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VFRZout_index,freeze_flag<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
freeze_flag – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Set freeze flag on the output:

#VFRZ1,1<CR>

VFRZ?

Get output freeze
status.

COMMAND

#VFRZ?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VFRZout_index,freeze_flag<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
freeze_flag – On/Off

0 – Off
1 – On

Get output freeze status:

#VFRZ?1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

VID-RES

Set output resolution.

“Set” command with
is_native=ON sets
native resolution on
selected output
(resolution index sent =

0). Device sends as
answer actual VIC ID of
native resolution.

To use “custom
resolutions” (entries

100-105 In View
Modes), define them
using the DEF-RES
command.

COMMAND

#VID-RESio_mode,io_index,is_native,resolution<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VID-RESio_mode,io_index,is_native,resolution<CR><LF

>

io_mode – Input/Output

1 – Output

io_index –

1 – Output

is_native – Native resolution flag

0 – Off

resolution – Resolution index

0=NATIVE
1=640x480 60
2=800x600 60
3=1024x768 60
4=1280x768 60
5=1280x800 60
6=1280x1024 60
7=1360x768 60
8=1400x1050 60
9=1440x900 60
10=1600x1200 60
11=1680x1050 60
12=1920x1200 60 RB
13=2560x1600 60 RB
14=1920x1080 60
15=1280x720 60
16=2560x1440 60 RB
17=720x480P 60
18=1280x720P 60
19=1920x1080P 60
20=720x576P 50
21=1280x720P 50
22=1920x1080P 50
23=1920x1080P 24
24=1920x1080P 25
25=1920x1080P 30
26=3840x2160P 24
27=3840x2160P 25
28=3840x2160P 30
29=3840x2160P 50
30=3840x2160P 60

Set output resolution to
native:

#VID-RES1,1,0,0<CR>

VID-RES?

Get output resolution.

“Get” command with
is_native=ON returns
native resolution VIC,
with is_native=OFF
returns current
resolution.

To use “custom
resolutions” (entries

100-105 In View
Modes), define them
using the DEF-RES
command.

COMMAND

#VID-RES?io_mode,io_index,is_native<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VID-RES?io_mode,io_index,is_native,resolution<CR><L

F>

io_mode – Input/Output

1 – Output

io_index –

1 – Output

is_native – Native resolution flag

0 – Off

resolution – Resolution index

0=NATIVE
1=640x480 60
2=800x600 60
3=1024x768 60
4=1280x768 60
5=1280x800 60
6=1280x1024 60
7=1360x768 60
8=1400x1050 60
9=1440x900 60
10=1600x1200 60
11=1680x1050 60
12=1920x1200 60 RB
13=2560x1600 60 RB
14=1920x1080 60
15=1280x720 60
16=2560x1440 60 RB
17=720x480P 60
18=1280x720P 60
19=1920x1080P 60
20=720x576P 50
21=1280x720P 50
22=1920x1080P 50
23=1920x1080P 24
24=1920x1080P 25
25=1920x1080P 30
26=3840x2160P 24
27=3840x2160P 25
28=3840x2160P 30
29=3840x2160P 50

30=3840x2160P 60

Get output resolution:

#VID-RES?1,1,0<CR>

VMUTE

Set enable/disable
video on output.

COMMAND

#VMUTEout_index,flag<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VMUTEout_index,flag<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
flag – Video Mute

0 – Video enabled + Audio

enabled

1 – Video disabled + Audio

enabled

Disable the video output t:

#VMUTE1,1<CR>

VMUTE?

Get video on output
status.

COMMAND

#VMUTE?out_index<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@VMUTEout_index,flag<CR><LF>

out_index – 1
flag – Video Mute

0 – Video enabled + Audio

enabled

1 – Video disabled + Audio

enabled

Get video on output status:

#VMUTE?1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

X-AUD-LVL

Set audio level of a
specific signal.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000
command.

COMMAND

#X-AUD-LVL<direction_type>. <port_format>. <port_index>.

<signal_type>. <index>,audio_level<CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-AUD-LVL<direction_type>. <port_format>.

<port_index>. <signal_type>. <index>,audio_level<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise
the signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

Direction of the port:

o OUT – Output

▪ <port_format> – Type of

signal on the port:

o ANALOG_AUDIO

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

o AUDIO

▪ <index> – 1

audio_level – Audio level in dB

(range between 0 to 100) depending
of the ability of the product

Set the audio level of the
output to 10:

#X-AUD-LVLout.analog

_audio.1.audio.1,10<C

R>

X-AUD­LVL?

Get audio level of a
specific signal.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000
command.

COMMAND

#X-AUD-LVL?<direction_type>. <port_format>. <port_index>.

<signal_type>. <index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-AUD-LVL<direction_type>. <port_format>.

<port_index>. <signal_type>. <index>,audio_level<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise
the signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

Direction of the port:

o OUT – Output

▪ <port_format> – Type of

signal on the port:

o ANALOG_AUDIO

▪ <port_index> – 1
▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

o AUDIO

▪ <index> – 1

audio_level – Audio level in dB

(range between 0 to 100) depending
of the ability of the product

Get the audio level of the
output:

#X-AUD-LVL?out.analo

g_audio.1.audio.1<CR>

X-ROUTE

Send routing command
to matrix.

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.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000
command.

COMMAND

#X-ROUTE<direction_type1>. <port_type1>. <port_index1>.

<signal_type1>. <index1>,<direction_type2>. <port_type2>.
<port_index2>. <signal_type2>. <index2><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-ROUTE<direction_type1>. <port_type1>.

<port_index1>. <signal_type1>. <index1>,<direction_type2>.
<port_type2>. <port_index2>. <signal_type2>.
<index2><CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise
the signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

Direction of the port:

o IN – Input
o OUT – Output

▪ <port_format> – Type of

signal on the port:

o HDMI
o HDBT

▪ <port_index> – The port

number as printed on the front
or rear panel:

▪ For output:

o 1 = HDMI

▪ For input:

o 1 = HDBT
o 2 0 HDMI

▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

o VIDEO

▪ <index> – 1

Route HDMI IN 2 to HDMI
OUT:

#X-ROUTEout.hdmi.1.v

ideo.1,in.hdmi.2.vide
o.1<CR>

X-ROUTE?

Get routing status.

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.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000
command.

COMMAND

#X-ROUTE?<direction_type1>. <port_type1>. <port_index1>.

<signal_type1>. <index1><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-ROUTE<direction_type1>. <port_type1>.

<port_index1>. <signal_type1>. <index1>,<direction_type2>.
<port_type2>. <port_index2>. <signal_type2>.
<index2><CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise
the signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

Direction of the port:

o IN – Input
o OUT – Output

▪ <port_format> – Type of

signal on the port:

o HDMI
o HDBT

▪ <port_index> – The port

number as printed on the front
or rear panel:

▪ For output:

o 1 = HDMI

▪ For input:

o 1 = HDBT
o 2 0 HDMI

▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

o VIDEO

▪ <index> – 1

Get the routing status:

#X-ROUTE?out.hdmi.1.

video.1<CR>

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Function

Description

Syntax

Parameters/Attributes

Example

X-SIGNAL?

Get input signal status.

This is an Extended
Protocol 3000
command.

COMMAND

#X-SIGNAL?<direction_type>. <port_format>. <port_index>.

<signal_type>. <index><CR>

FEEDBACK

~nn@X-SIGNAL<direction_type>. <port_format>.

<port_index>. <signal_type>. <index>,status<CR><LF>

The following attributes comprise
the signal ID:

▪ <direction_type> –

Direction of the port:

o IN – Input

▪ <port_format> – Type of

signal on the port:

o HDMI
o HDBT

▪ <port_index> – The port

number as printed on the front
or rear panel:

▪ For input:

o 1 = HDBT
o 2 0 HDMI

▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID

attribute:

o VIDEO

<index> – 1

Get HDMI input routing
status:

#X-SIGNAL?in.hdmi.2.

video.1<CR>

Result and Error Codes

Syntax

In case of an error, the device responds with an error message. The error message syntax:

• ~NN@ERR XXX<CR><LF> – when general error, no specific command

• ~NN@CMD ERR XXX<CR><LF> – for specific command

• NN – machine number of device, default = 01

• XXX – error code

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Error Codes

Error Name

Error
Code

Description

P3K_NO_ERROR

0

No error

ERR_PROTOCOL_SYNTAX

1

Protocol syntax

ERR_COMMAND_NOT_AVAILABLE

2

Command not available

ERR_PARAMETER_OUT_OF_RANGE

3

Parameter out of range

ERR_UNAUTHORIZED_ACCESS

4

Unauthorized access

ERR_INTERNAL_FW_ERROR

5

Internal FW error

ERR_BUSY

6

Protocol busy

ERR_WRONG_CRC

7

Wrong CRC

ERR_TIMEDOUT

8

Timeout

ERR_RESERVED

9

(Reserved)

ERR_FW_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE

10

Not enough space for data (firmware, FPGA…)

ERR_FS_NOT_ENOUGH_SPACE

11

Not enough space – file system

ERR_FS_FILE_NOT_EXISTS

12

File does not exist

ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_CREATED

13

File can’t be created

ERR_FS_FILE_CANT_OPEN

14

File can’t open

ERR_FEATURE_NOT_SUPPORTED

15

Feature is not supported

ERR_RESERVED_2

16

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_3

17

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_4

18

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_5

19

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_6

20

(Reserved)

ERR_PACKET_CRC

21

Packet CRC error

ERR_PACKET_MISSED

22

Packet number isn't expected (missing packet)

ERR_PACKET_SIZE

23

Packet size is wrong

ERR_RESERVED_7

24

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_8

25

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_9

26

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_10

27

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_11

28

(Reserved)

ERR_RESERVED_12

29

(Reserved)

ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED

30

EDID corrupted

ERR_NON_LISTED

31

Device specific errors

ERR_SAME_CRC

32

File has the same CRC – not changed

ERR_WRONG_MODE

33

Wrong operation mode

ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED

34

Device/chip was not initialized

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What is Covered

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product.

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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),
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to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship of this product. This limited warranty does not
cover cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product.
Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the 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 product or technology
with which the product may be used.

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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
warranty for firmware and software updates; all Kramer VIA accessories, adapters, tags, and dongles are covered by a standard one (1) year
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2. Kramer fiber optic cables, adapter-size fiber optic extenders, pluggable optical modules, active cables, cable retractors, ring mounted
adapters, portable power chargers, Kramer speakers, and Kramer touch panels are covered by a standard one (1) year warranty. Kramer
7-inch touch panels purchased on or after April 1st, 2020 are covered by a standard two (2) year warranty.

3. All Kramer Calibre products, all Kramer Minicom digital signage products, all HighSecLabs products, all streaming, and all wireless products
are covered by a standard three (3) year warranty.

4. All Sierra Video MultiViewers are covered by a standard five (5) year warranty.

5. Sierra switchers & control panels are covered by a standard seven (7) year warranty (excluding power supplies and fans that are covered for
three (3) years).

6. K-Touch software is covered by a standard one (1) year warranty for software updates.

7. All Kramer passive cables are covered by a lifetime warranty.

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What Kramer Electronics Will Do

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 claim under
this limited warranty:

1. Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and
labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs
necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.

2. Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same
function as the original product. If a direct or similar replacement product is supplied, the original product’s end warranty date remains
unchanged and is transferred to the replacement product.

3. Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought
under this limited warranty.

What Kramer Electronics Will Not Do Under This Limited Warranty

If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics
products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume
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into any installation. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any
programming required for a specific installation of this product.

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To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the
Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers, visit our web
site at www.kramerav.com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you.
In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics
reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty, a return authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be required (RMA number).
You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.
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
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