Kramer VM-2DT Users Manual

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USER MANUAL

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VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor

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VM-2DT - Contents

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1 Overview 2 Typical Applic a tions 3 About HDBaseT™ Technology 3 Using Twisted Pair Cable for HDBT 3

Defining the VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor 4 Connecting the VM-2DT 5 Operating the VM-2DT 6

Routing the IR and RS-232 Signals 6 Acquiring an EDID 9 Upgrading the Firmware 10

Default EDID 11 Technical Specifications 13

Default Communication Parameters 14

Protocol 3000 15

Understanding Protocol 3000 16 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 17 Protocol 3000 Commands 18

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VM-2DT - Introduction

Go appli

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

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!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.

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.

to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VM-2DT to check for up-to-date user manuals,

Achieving the Best Performance

cation programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

• 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely influence

signal quality.

• Position your Kramer VM-2DT away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

led inside a building.

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Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the power cord

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! S qualified personnel only.

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

Reach depends on signal resoluti performance may vary while using non

Safety Instructions

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that is supplied with the unit.

ervicing by

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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/

Overview

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor.

VM-2DT is a high-quality integrated extension product featuring a long-reach 4K@60Hz (4:2:0)

HDBaseT extender distributor that takes one long-reach HDBaseT input, equalizes and reclocks the signal and distributes it to two identical HDBaseT outputs. VM-2DT distributes native HDBaseT signals with up to 4K video resolution, along with their re-extension over HDBaseT.

VM-2DT is a standard extender that can connect to any market-available HDBaseT compliant

extending products.

VM-2DT provides exceptional quality and user-friendly operation.

Exceptional Quality

• Line Extender Distributor – Native 1:2 long-each HDBaseT distributor for deploying

mid-way between AV source and distributed-signal displays to gain extra long-reach extension.

• High-quality professional extension, on either input or output lines, of maximum 4K @60Hz

(4:2:0) 24bpp video resolution signal to a maximum of 40m (130ft) long-reach over Kramer HDBaseT compliant copper cable.

on, and quality of copper cable used. Reach extension

-Kramer twisted pair cables.

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• HDMI Signal Transmission – HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 1.4 compliant signal, supporting deep

color, x.v.Color™, lip sync, HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS−HD, CEC (OUT 1 only), 2K, 4K, and 3D.

• I−EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™

processing and pass−through algorithm that ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI

source and display systems.

User-friendly Operation

• LED Indicators – Status indicators for HDBaseT input and output connected signals,

including far-end active device connection, and a power indicator, easily maintaining and troubleshooting the extended system end-to-end.

• Easy Installation

– Twisted-pair cables for HDBaseT signals wiring. Compact Mega

TOOLS™ fan-less enclosure for over-ceiling mounting, or side-by-side mounting of 2 units in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-T2B rack adapter.

• A default EDID for fast and efficient connection of the unit. The default EDID feature lets

you connect the VM-2DT without having to connect a display to the output.

• Supports EDID Designer and firmware upgrade via the USB port.

• Includes an EDID setup button to capture the EDID or select the default EDID.

Typical Applications

– An intelligent EDID handling,

The VM-2DT is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Native AV signal re-extension and distribution in large rooms.

• Corporate, education, hospitality, and government market segments.

About HDBaseT™ Technology

HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the ProAV – and also the home – environment as a digital networking alternative, where it enables you to replace numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for example, uncompressed full high-definition video, audio, IR, as well as various control signals.

Using Twisted Pair Cable for HDBT

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products that significantly outperform regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 cables.

We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable. For details, go to our website at www.kramerav.com/product/VM-2DT

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VM-2DT - Defining the VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor

Feature

Function

PROGRAM Mini USB Connector

Use to send serial commands, see Protocol 3000 on page 15.

at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.

EDID SETUP Button

Press to capture the input EDID or select the default EDID, see

Acquiring an EDID on page 9.

ACTIVE INPUT LED

Lights when an HDMI signal is embedded on the HDBaseT input

Lights when a link is established with the transmitter.

OUT

Lights when a link is established with the receiver (from 1 to 2).

OUTPUTS CONNECTED LEDs

Lights when an acceptor (sink) is detected on the HDBaseT receiver connected to the output (from 1 to 2)

ON LED

Lights when the unit receives power.

Connect to an HDBT acceptor (from 1 to 2), for example TP-580R.

SETUP 8-way DIP-switches

Used to set the IR and RS-232 commands behavior, see Sett ing the

DIP-Switches for Routing on page 6.

SETUP 4-way DIP-switch

For future use.

5V DC Connector

Connects to the 5V DC power supply.

Defining the VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor

This section defines the VM-2DT.

HDBT LINK LEDs

INPUT HDBT Connector HDBT OUT Connectors

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Figure 1: VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor Front Panel

Connect to a PC to perform firmware upgrades (via K-Upload) and work with the EDID Designer. K-Upload and EDID Designer can be downloaded from our Web site

Connects to the HDBT source, for example TP-580T.

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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your connecting your

Connecting the VM-2DT

To connect the VM-2DT as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:

1. Connect the HDBT input source (for example, TP-580T) to the HDBT IN connector .

2. Connect the two HDBT outputs to two HDBT receivers (for example, two TP-580R

devices).

3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket unit and then connect the

adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in The ON LED lights .

VM-2DT, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Figure 2).

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Figure 2: Connecting to the VM-2DT Rear Panel

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enabled when:

OUT 1

DIP 1 – OFF

DIP 5 – OFF

OUT 2

DIP 2 – OFF

DIP 6 – OFF

DIP-switches 3, 4, 7 and 8 are preserved

switches are set to OFF

(up).

Operating the VM-2DT

This section describes how t o:

• Route the IR and RS-232 signals via the HDBT ports

(see Routing the IR and RS-232 Signals on page 6

• Acquire the EDID (see Acquiring an EDID on page 9).

• Perform Firmware upgrade via K-Upload (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 10).

Routing the IR and RS-232 Signals

VM-2DT transports IR and RS-232 signals between the HDBT input and the two HDBT

outputs. Each signal can pass bidirectional commands via the VM-2DT HDBT ports (one input and two outputs).

The IR/RS-232 signal routing is set via the SETUP DIP-switches .

Setting the DIP-Switches for Routing

Set the DIP-switches as defined by the following table:

Output #

IR Routing is

for future use. By default, all DIP-

RS-232 Routing is

Figure 3: VM-2DT DIP-Switches

For example, in the DIP-switch setup shown in Figure 4, DIPs 1, and 6 are set to OFF (up). This means that IR signals can traverse between IN and OUT 1 ports and RS-232 commands can traverse between IN and OUT 2 ports. DIP-switches 2 and 5 are set to ON (down) and are therefore disabled.

Figure 4: VM-2DT DIP-Switches Setup

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Output #

HDMI OUT:

INPUT

RS-232

VM-2DT

TP-580T (Blu-ra y p l ayer )

Emitter

RC-43SL

TP-580R (1)

Projector

TP-580R (2)

Display

Sensor

Display

RS acceptors. one RS RS

You can send RS connected to the command sent to a destination on one of the outputs will also pass to destination destination.

In general when both destination devices are avoid sending of concurrent responses

To route the IR signal you have to use and the also

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Signal Routing Example

The example in Figure 5 shows the VM-2DT connected to two TP-580R devices. The table below summarizes the types of connections:

-232 and IR signals are transparently routed between the VM-2DT source and two

-232 signals down a line, sending RS-232 signals to multiple devices is permissible.

Since RS-232 is designed for point-to-point communication, make sure that only

-232 signal is sent to a destination. However, although only one device may send

-232 signals to an AV device via the transmitter or receivers that are

VM-2DT. If you have set the DIP-switches to traverse to both outputs, any

the other output

, so you need to be sure that it will not have any unwanted effect on the other

, we recommend that you set the DIP-switches to traverse to both outputs only

identical (same vendor and same product model) and

Routing the IR signal

In the example in Figure 5

, an IR emitter cable is connected from TP-580T to t he Blu-ray player and an IR sensor cable is connected to the TP-580R (2) receiver for receiving IR remote signals. This setup lets you remotely control the Blu-ray player via the TP-580R (2) receiver device, using the Blu-ray player IR remote control transmitter.

the Kramer external IR Receiver cable on one end

Kramer IR emitter cable on the other end. Note that IR Emitter Extension Cables are

available, if required. For further details, go to our website at

-2DT.

Routing the RS-232 Signal

An RS-232 controller can be used to control the AV devices via the TP-580T RS-232 port by sending RS-232 commands over HDBaseT lines to the remote connected AV devices.

In the example in Figure 5

, the Kramer RC-43SL control keypad is used to control AV devices that are connected to both TP-580R (1) and TP-580R (2). RC-43SL is connected to the

TP-580T RS-232 port. The RS-232 ports on TP-580R (1) and TP-580R (2) ar e connected to a

projector and display, respectively. This type of setup enables you to control the projector and display via the RC-43SL.

When RC-43SL sends a command to the projector on TP-580R (1), it bears no effect on the display that is connected to TP-580R (2). If TP-580R (1) and TP-580R (2) were connected each to identical projectors, both would respond to the sent RS-232 command.

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Figure 5: IR/RS-232 Routing Example

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N the default EDID

Kramer EDID Designer

Note that in order to use the mini USB port driver from our

Upon power on, the output LEDs flash according to their EDID mode: mode

Acquiring an EDID

You can acquire the EDID from a connected output or set the VM-2DT to the default EDID.

To acquire an EDID, press the EDID SETUP button as follows:

1. Press EDID SETUP once. The OUTPUTS CONNECTED LEDs flash to indicate the current EDID used: 1 or 2, or both if the default EDID is currently used.

2. Press EDID SETUP again to enter the EDID read mode and then press repeatedly to cycle through the EDID source options until the desired EDID source is reached: OUT 1 -> OUT 2 -> both LEDs flash (for a def ault EDID).

3. Wait a few seconds for the VM-2DT to read the EDID. When complete, all L EDs return to display the present output connection status.

ote that if an unconnected output is chosen or the EDID cannot be read, the VM-2DT loads

ote that VM-2DT Supports EDID Designer (via the mini USB port) available at our website:

, you need to download and the Kramer USB

web site at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp and install it.

Forcing the RGB Mode

VM-2DT can acquire EDID in normal mode (default) or in RGB mode (EDID supports only

RGB color space).

To enter the RGB-only mode:

1. Press and hold EDID SETUP . The output LEDs flash 4 times and then turn off.

2. If required, read the EDID (see Acquiring an EDID, on page 9

To return to the normal mode:

1. Press and hold EDID SETUP . The output LEDs light once and then turn off.

2. If required, read the EDID (see Acquiring an EDID, on page 9

and once for normal mode.

four times for RGB

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Note that in order to use the mini USB port, you need to available at

Upgrading the Firmware

Use the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to upgrade the firmware via the VM-2DT PROG. Mini USB port .

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

install the Kramer USB driver,

: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.

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VM-2DT - Default EDID

This section lists the

Default EDID

default HD EDID.

Model name............... VM-2DT

Manufacturer............. KMR

Plug and Play ID......... KMR0672

Data string.............. Default-EDID

Serial number............ 2

Manufacture date......... 2012, ISO week 255

Filter driver............ None

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EDID revision............ 1.3

Input signal type........ Digital

Color bit depth.......... Undefined

Display type............. RGB color

Screen size.............. 520 x 320 mm (24.0 in)

Power management......... Stan dby, Suspend, Active off /sleep

Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA-EXT)

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DDC/CI................... Not supported

Color characteristics

Default color space...... Non-sRGB

Display gamma............ 2.20

Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.674 - Ry 0.319

Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.188 - G y 0.706

Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.148 - By 0.064

White point (default).... Wx 0.313 - Wy 0.329

Additional descriptors... None

Timing characteristics

Horizontal scan range.... 30-83kHz

Vertical scan range...... 56-76Hz

Video bandwidth.......... 170MHz

CVT standard............. Not supported

GTF standard............. Not supported

Additional descriptors... None

Preferred timing......... Yes

Native/preferred timing.. 1280x720p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync

Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz - I BM VGA 640 x 480p at 60Hz - I BM VGA 640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA 1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1152 x 864p at 75Hz - VESA STD

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EIA/CEA-861 Information

Revision number.......... 3

IT underscan............. Supported

Basic audio.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Supported

Native formats........... 1

Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #2....... 1920x1080i at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync

+vsync

Detailed timing #3....... 1280x720p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #4....... 720x480p at 60Hz (16:10)

Modeline............... "720x480" 27.000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 -hsync -vsync

CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported 1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) 1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9) 720 x 480i at 60Hz - Doublescan (16:9, 32:27) 720 x 576i at 50Hz - Doublescan (16:9, 64:45) 640 x 480p at 60Hz - Default (4:3, 1:1) NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001

CE audio data (formats supported) LPCM 2-channel, 16/20/24 bit depths at 32/44/48 kHz

CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03

CEC physical address..... 1.0.0.0

Maximum TMDS clock....... 165MHz

CE speaker allocation data

Channel configuration.... 2.0

Front left/right......... Yes

Front LFE................ No

Front center............. No

Rear left/right.......... No

Rear center.............. No

Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No

Rear LFE................. No

Report information

Date generated........... 01/12/2016

Software revision........ 2.90.0.1020

Data source.............. Real-time 0x0071

Operating system......... 6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1

VM-2DT - Technical Specifications

Input:

1 HDBT on an RJ-45 female connector

Outputs:

2 HDBT on RJ-45 female connectors

Extension Line / Range:

HDBaseT 1.0 compliant

reach is the sum of both ports’ reach.

Video:

Up to 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) resolution; Up to 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per

mplies with HDBaseT 1.0, HDMI 2.0 and

HDCP 1.4

Controls:

Front panel:

SETUP DIP-switches

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

Power Source:

5.2V DC/4A power supply unit

Power Consumption:

5V DC, 2.5A

Dimensions:

18.8cm x 11.5cm x 2.54cm (7.4” x 4.53” x 1") W, D, H

Shipping Dimensions:

34.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.2cm (13.6” x 6.5” x 2.05") W, D, H

Weight:

0.53kg (1.17lb)

Shipping Weight:

1.29kg (2.84lb)

Included Accessories:

Power supply

Technical Specifications

Up to 40m (130ft) at 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) Up to 70m (230ft) at full HD (1080p@60Hz 36bpp) Note: The specs only apply when using Kramer HDBaseT cables. This

reach applies to each IN and OUT port separately, the total end-to-end

graphic channel) data rate; Co

EDID SETUP button Indicator LEDs: OUTPUTS CONNECTED 1 and 2, HDBT LINK 1 and 2, ACTIVE INPUT, ON Mini-USB for RS-232 Protocol 3000 communication Rear Panel:

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Baud Rate:

115,200

Data Bits:

Stop Bits:

Parity:

None

Protocol 3000

FACTORY command to reset to factory default configuration

Command Format:

ASCII protocol 3000

Example (get the input signal status):

#SIGNAL? 1,1<cr>

Default Communication Parameters

Serial USB

Factory Reset

Protocol 3000

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VM-2DT - Protocol 3000

The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication

All the examples provided in this section are based on using the K

Protocol 3000

The VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing varies according to how you interface with the VM-2DT.

Generally, a basic video input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDMI out 1 from HDMI input 2 (ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:

• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:

software.

• K-Touch Builder (Kramer software):

• K-Config (Kramer configuration software):

-Config software.

You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VM-2DT. To enter CR press the Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).

Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller’s documentation.

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A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe ( character.

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A separate command in the chain.

For more information about Protocol 3000 commands, see:

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• Understanding Protocol 3000 on page 16

• Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax on page 17

• Protocol 3000 Commands on page 18

Understanding Protocol 3000

Protocol 3000 commands are structured according to the following:

• Command – A seque nc e of ASCII letters (A-Z, a-z and -). A command and its parameters

must be separated by at least one space.

• Parameters – A sequence of alphanumeric ASCII characters (0-9, A-Z, a-z and some

special characters for specific commands). Parameters are separated by commas.

• Message string – Every command entered as part of a message string begins with a

message starting character and ends with a message closing character.

• Message starting character:

• # – For host command/query

• ~ – For device response

• Device address – K-NET Device ID followed by @ (optional, K-NET only)

• Query sign – ? follows some commands to define a query request

• Message closing character:

• CR – Carriage return for host messages (ASCII 13)

• CR LF – Carriage return for device messages (ASCII 13) and line-feed (ASCII 10)

• Command chain separator character – Multiple commands can be chained in the same

string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character (|). When chaining commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character only at the beginning and end of the string.

response is sent for every

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VM-2DT - Protocol 3000

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

Start

Body

Delimiter

Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Command_1

Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Message

CR LF

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

Device_id@

Command SP [

] result

CR LF

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

The Kramer Protocol 3000 syntax uses the following delimiters:

• CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)

• LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)

• SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)

Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster typing. The response is always in long syntax.

The Protocol 3000 syntax is in the following format:

• Host Message Format:

• Simple Command – Comman d string with only one command without addressing:

• Command String – Formal syntax with command concatenation and addressing:

Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…| Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…| Command_3

• Device Message Format:

• Device Long Response – Echoing command:

Param1 ,Param2 …

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Command

Description

Protocol handshaking (system mandatory)

BUILD-DATE

Get device build date (system mandatory)

FACTORY

Reset to factory default configuration

HELP

Get command list (system mandatory)

MODEL

Get device model (system mandatory)

PROT-VER

Get device protocol version (system mandatory)

RESET

Reset device (system mandatory)

Get device serial number (system mandatory)

DISPLAY

Get output HPD status

NAME

Set/get machine (DNS) name (system – Ethernet)

SIGNAL

Get input signal lock status (system)

HDCP-STAT

Get HDCP signal status

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

End User

Public

Get:

Description

Syntax

Set:

Protocol handshaking

#CR

Get: - -

Response

~nn@SPOKCR LF

Notes

Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number Step-in master products use this command to identify the availability of a device

K-Config Example

“#”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

BUILD-DATE?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

#BUILD-DATE?CR

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATESPdateSPtimeCR LF

Parameters

date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day time –

hh:mm:ss

K-Config Example

“#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D

Protocol 3000 Commands

This section includes the following commands:

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• System Commands on page 18

• EDID Handling Commands on page 23

System Commands

BUILD-DATE

Get: Get device build date

Format:

where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds

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Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

FACTORY

End User

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

#FACTORYCR

Get: - -

Response

~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF

Notes

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.

K-Config Example

“#FACTORY”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - Get:

HELP

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

#HELPCR #HELPSP

Response

1. Multi-line: ~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:CR LFcommand,SP

~nn@HELPSP

:CR LF

CR LFUSAGE:

CR LF

Parameters

– name of a specific command

Notes

HELPSPCOMMAND_NAMECR LF

K-Config Example

“#HELP”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

MODEL?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device model

#MODEL?CR

~nn@MODELSPmodel_nameCR LF

Parameters

model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Notes

This command identifies equipment connected to Step-in master products and notifies of identity changes to the connected equipment. The Matrix saves this data in memory to answer REMOTE-INFO requests

K-Config Example

“#MODEL?”,0x0D

FACTORY

Set: Reset device to factory default configuration

HELP

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Get:

Get command list or help for specific command

command...CR LF

2. Multi-line:

command

COMMAND_NAME

To get help for a specific command use:

MODEL

Response

description

COMMAND_NAMECR

usage

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VM-2DT - Protocol 3000

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set: - -

Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get device protocol version

#PROT-VER?CR

Response

~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF

Parameters

version

K-Config Example

“#PROT-VER?”,0x0D

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

Get:

Description

Syntax

Set:

Reset device

#RESETCR

Get: - -

Response

~nn@RESETSPOKCR LF

Notes

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.

K-Config Example

“#RESET”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

Get:

SN?

End User

Public

Set:

Get:

Get device serial number

#SN?CR

Response

~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF

Parameters

serial_number

Notes

This device has a 14 digit serial number, only the last 11 digits are displayed

K-Config Example

“#SN?”,0x0D

PROT-VER

- XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

RESET

Functions Permission Transparency

Description Syntax

– 11 decimal digits, factory assigned

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VM-2DT - Protocol 3000

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get

DISPLAY?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Get:

Get output HPD status

#DISPLAY?SPout_idCR

Response

~nn@DISPLAYSPout_id,statusCR LF

Parameters

and valid)

Response Triggers

A response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received, after command execution and:

valid (2)

K-Config Example

Get the output HPD status of Output 1:

“#DISPLAY? 1”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

NAME

Administrator

Public

Get:

NAME?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

Set machine (DNS) name

#NAMESPmachine_nameCR

Get:

Get machine (DNS) name

#NAME?CR

Response

NAME

~nn@NAME?SP

CR LF

Parameters

or end)

Notes

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).

K-Config Example

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

“#NAME room-442”,0x0D

DISPLAY

out_id – 1 (Output 1), 2 (Output 2) status – HPD status according to signal validation : 0 (Off), 1 (On), 2 (On and all parameters are stable

After every change in output HPD status from On to Off (0) After every change in output HPD status from Off to On (1) After every change in output HPD status form Off to On and all parameters (new EDID, etc.) are stable and

NAME

Set: ~nn@ Get:

machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric characters (can include hyphens but not at the beginning

SPmachine_nameCR LF

machine_name

VM-2DT - Protocol 3000

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get

SIGNAL?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set: - -

Get:

Get input signal lock status

#SIGNAL?SPinp_idCR

Response

~nn@SIGNALSPinp_id,statusCR LF

Parameters

status

Response Triggers

After execution, a response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received A response is sent after every change in input signal status from On to Off or from Off to On

K-Config Example

Get the input signal status:

“#SIGNAL? 1”,0x0D

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

- - -

Get

HDCP-STAT?

End User

Public

Description

Syntax

Set:

None

#HDCP-STAT?SPstage,stage_idCR

Response

~nn@HDCP-STATSPstage,stage_id,statusCR LF

Parameters

stage – 0 (input), 1 (output)

(Mac mode))

Response Triggers

STAT was set by any other external control device

(button press, device menu and similar) or HDCP mode changed.

Notes

On output – sink status On input – signal status

K-Config Example

Get the output HDCP-STATUS of the input:

“#HDCP-STAT? 0,1”,0x0D

SIGNAL

inp_id – input number: 1 (Input)

– signal status according to signal validation: 0 (Off), 1 (On)

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HDCP-STAT

Get: Get HDCP signal status

stage_id – for input stage: 1 (Input), for output stage 1 (Output 1), 2 (Output 2) status – signal encryption On/Off status: 0 (HDCP Off), 1 (HDCP On), 2 (Fol lo w inp ut), 3 (Mirror output

Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) / Get command was received Response is sent to all com ports after execution if HDCP-

VM-2DT - Protocol 3000

Command

Description

CPEDID

Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM

Functions

Permission

Transparency

Set:

CPEDID

End User

Public

Get:

- - -

Description

Syntax

Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM

Get: - -

Response

~nn@CPEDIDSPsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmapCR LF

to this destination. Setting ‘0’ indicates that EDID data is not copied to this destination.

Response Triggers

Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was received (before execution)

Notes

input is loaded with the new EDID.

K-Config Example

“#CPEDID 2,0,0,0x1”,0x0D

EDID Handling Commands

Additional EDID data functions can be performed via a compatible EDID management application, such as Kramer EDID Designer (see

www.kramerav.com/product/EDID%20Designer

CPEDID

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Set:

Parameters

src_type – EDID source type (usually output): 0 (Input), 1 (Output), 2 (Defau lt EDID ) src_id – for input source: 1 (Input), for output source: 0 (Default EDID source), 1 (Output 1), 2 (Output 2) dst_type – EDID destination type (usually input): 0 (input), 1 (output), 2 (default EDID) dest_bitmap – bitmap representing destination IDs. Format: XXXX…X, where X is hex digit. The binary

form of every hex digit represents corresponding destinations. Setting ‘1’ indicates that EDID data is copied

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 loade d with the ne w EDID . In this device, if the destination type is input (0), the bitmap size is 1 bits, for example bitmap 0x1 means the

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

“#CPEDID 1,1,0,0x1”,0x0D

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

#CPEDIDSPsrc_type,src_id,dst_type,dest_bitmapCR

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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), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterio ration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics 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:

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Kramer VM-2DT Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Achieving the Best Performance

Safety Instructions

Recycling Kramer Products

Overview

Exceptional Quality

User-friendly Operation

Typical Applications

About HDBaseT™ Technology

Using Twisted Pair Cable for HDBT

Defining the VM-2DT 1:2 HDBT Distributor

Connecting the VM-2DT

Operating the VM-2DT

Routing the IR and RS-232 Signals

Setting the DIP-Switches for Routing

Signal Routing Example

Acquiring an EDID

Forcing the RGB Mode

Upgrading the Firmware

Default EDID

Technical Specifications

Default Communication Parameters

Protocol 3000

Understanding Protocol 3000

Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

BUILD-DATE

Protocol 3000 Commands

System Commands

FACTORY

HELP

MODEL

RESET

PROT-VER

NAME

DISPLAY

SIGNAL

HDCP-STAT

CPEDID

EDID Handling Commands