Kramer VS-1616DN-EM Users Manual
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-1616DN-EM
2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital
Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300928 Rev 2
www.KramerAV.com
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 3
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 3
2.2 Safety Instructions AC 3
2.3 Safety Instructions (Laser) 4
2.4 Recycling Kramer Products 4
2.5 About Fast Switching 4
2.6 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5
2.7 About Power Connect™ 5
3 Overview 6
3.1 Defining the VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular Multi-Format
Managed Digital Matrix Switcher 8
4 Installing in a Rack 12
5 Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM 13
5.1 Port Numbering 14
5.2 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via RS-232 16
5.3 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via USB (VCOM) 16
5.4 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via Ethernet 16
6 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 21
6.1 Startup Display 21
6.2 Using the Selector Buttons 22
6.3 Confirming Actions 23
6.4 Switching Actions 24
6.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 27
7 Using the Configuration Menus 28
7.1 Using the Setup Menu 28
7.2 Using the Config Menu 33
8 Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 42
9 Using the Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card 43
9.1 Defining the Test Video Plus Analog Audio Card 43
9.2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 45
9.3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 46
9.4 Installing the Test Module 46
10 Using the Input / Output Cards 47
10.1 Defining the UHD-IN2-F16 / UHD-OUT2-F16 47
10.2 Defining the UHDA-IN2-F16 / UHDA-OUT2-F16 49
10.3 Defining the HDBT-IN2-F16 / HDBT-OUT2-F16 52
10.4 Defining the HDBT7-IN2-F16 / HDBT7-OUT2-F16 55
10.5 Defining the DTAxr-IN2-F16 / DTAxr-OUT2-F16 57
10.6 Defining the HH-IN2-F16 / HH-OUT2-F16 61
10.7 Defining the HS-OUT2-F16 63
10.8 Defining the HAD-IN2-F16 / HAD-OUT2-F16 65
10.9 Defining the HAA-IN2-F16 / HAA-OUT2-F16 67
10.10 Defining the HDCP-IN2-F16 / HDCP-OUT2-F16 70
10.11 Defining the DGKat-IN2-F16 / DGKat-OUT2-F16 71
10.12 Defining the F670-IN2-F16 / F670-OUT2-F16 74
10.13 Defining the F610-IN2-F16 / F610-OUT2-F16 76
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10.14 Defining the DVI-IN2-F16 / DVI-OUT2-F16 77
10.15 Defining the DL-IN1-F16 / DL-OUT1-F16 78
10.16 Defining the SDIA-IN2-F16 79
10.17 Defining the VGA-IN2-F16 / VGA-OUT2-F16 82
10.18 Defining the VGAA-OUT2-F16 / VGAA-IN2-F16 84
10.19 Defining the AAD-IN2-F16 / AAD-OUT2-F16 87
11 Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video and Audio Problems 90
11.1 Troubleshooting Video Problems 90
11.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 92
12 Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions 95
13 Replacing a FAN-16DN Fan Array 98
14 Installing a PS-16DN Power Supply 99
15 Upgrading the VS-1616DN-EM Firmware 100
15.1 Upgrading Firmware Using K-Upload 100
15.2 Upgrading Firmware Using Kramer Network 101
16 Technical Specifications 102
16.1 VS-1616DN-EM Chassis 102
16.2 Quick VS-1616DN-EM Card Comparison 102
17 Default Settings 105
17.1 Default Communication Parameters 105
17.2 Factory Default EDID 105
18 Protocol 3000 135
18.1 Understanding Protocol 3000 Commands 136
18.2 Protocol 3000 Syntax 137
18.3 Protocol 3000 Commands 138
18.4 Using the Packet Protocol 168
Figures
Figure 1: VS-1616DN-EM Front Panel 8
Figure 2: VS-1616DN-EM Front Panel Numeric Keypad 10
Figure 3: VS-1616DN-EM Rear Panel Showing DVI cards 10
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM 14
Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering 15
Figure 6: EDID Numbering Assignment 16
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 18
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 19
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 19
Figure 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window 20
Figure 11: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 21
Figure 12: Resolution DIP-switch 45
Figure 13: Connecting IR Emitter / Receiver to the HDBT-B Port 54
Figure 14: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission 73
Figure 15: Accessing Audio over VGA 84
Figure 16: Signal Paths for Isolating Video Problems 90
Figure 17: Signal Paths for Isolating Audio Problems 93
Figure 18: Inserting the Card into a Slot 95
Figure 19: Card Handles 96
ii VS-1616DN-EM – Contents
1 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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;
GROUP 14: Collaboration; and GROUP 15: KM & KVM Switches.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular
Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher. This product, which incorporates
HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
• Professional display systems requiring video signal routing
• Broadcast, presentation and production facilities, as well as monitoring in
large duplication systems
• Rental/staging applications
Throughout this user manual the chassis configuration is shown with 16
DVI inputs and 16 DVI outputs as a representation only.
The following cards are available and may be mixed in the same chassis:
• UHD-IN2-F16 / UHD-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.1
• UHDA-IN2-F16 / UHDA-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.2)
• HDBT-IN2-F16 / HDBT-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.3)
• HDBT7-IN2-F16 / HDBT7-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.4)
• DTAxr-IN2-F16 / DTAxr-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.5)
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)
• HH-IN2-F16 / HH-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.6)
• HS-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.7)
• HAD-IN2-F16 / HAD-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.8)
• HAA-IN2-F16 / HAA-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.9)
• HDCP-IN2-F16 / HDCP-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.10)
• DGKat-IN2-F16 / DGKat-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.11)
• F670-IN2-F16 / F670-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.12)
• F610-IN2-F16 / F610-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.13)
• DVI-IN2-F16 / DVI-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.14)
• DL-IN1-F16 / DL-OUT1-F16 (see Section 10.15)
• SDIA-IN2-F16 (see Section 10.16)
• VGA-IN2-F16 / VGA-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.17)
• VGAA-IN2-F16 / VGAA-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.18)
• AAD-IN2-F16 / AAD-OUT2-F16 (see Section 10.19)
The F670-IN2/OUT2-F16 cards are fully compatible with the Kramer
670T/670R and 671T/671R HDMI/DVI transmitters and receivers for nonHDCP content.
2 VS-1616DN-EM – Introduction
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit
shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only
before installing
2 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/VS-1616DN-EM to check for up-todate user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
• Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
• Position your VS-1616DN-EM away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions AC
Warning: Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
VS-1616DN-EM – Getting Started 3
Warning:
Class 1 laser product
magnifying lenses,
2.3 Safety Instructions (Laser)
• Invisible laser radiation present
• Avoid long-term viewing of laser
• Avoid the use of magnifying viewing aids or instruments (such
as binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and
but not spectacles or contact lenses)
• Avoid placing optical devices in the emitted beam that could
cause the concentration of the laser radiation to be increased
2.4 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/
.
2.5 About Fast Switching
4 VS-1616DN-EM – Getting Started
Older display devices require a longer time between the loss of one digital signal
and the introduction of another, as well as a physical disconnection of the
interconnecting cable in order to be able to detect and adjust to the new video
attributes and parameters. Normal switching, therefore, introduced a 5V signal
disconnection along with a delay in switching. Many newer display devices,
however, are now capable of accepting “on-the-fly” switching.
Depending on the display device in use, the VS-1616DN-EM allows for fast
switching (minor reset and the connection kept alive) and extra fast switching (no
reset and the connection kept alive), see Section 7.2.4
. Using the fast and extra fast
switching modes allows for fraction-of-a-second switching times when using high
performance display devices or when using a scaler on the video output.
2.6 About HDBaseT™ Technology
HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the
HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment as
a digital home 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.
The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.
2.7 About Power Connect™
The Power Connect™ feature here means that the VS-1616DN-EM can supply
power to the TP transmitters and receivers (for example, the TP-573 and TP-574)
as long as the devices are within 90m (270ft) of each other. The Power Connect™
feature applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not
exceed 90m on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, a heavier gauge cable
should be used (a TP cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not
for feeding the power at these distances).
VS-1616DN-EM – Getting Started 5
3 Overview
The Kramer VS-1616DN-EM is a high performance matrix switcher chassis for AV
signals. The unit is modular and populated from 2 x 2 to 16 x 16 ports in increments
of two inputs and/or two outputs. The unit supports various signals, depending on
the type of cards installed and includes a power supply, control module and a test
module that can monitor and test any input and output in the matrix. It features a
very high bandwidth of up to 3.4Gbps (for the chassis only, effective bandwidth of
the system depends on the input / output cards, see Section 10
transparent performance even in the most critical applications. The cards re-clock
and equalize the signals and the chassis can route any or all inputs to any or all
outputs simultaneously.
The VS-1616DN-EM is highly configurable–you can add or remove inputs and
outputs independently in groups of two and mix different types of input/output cards
in the same chassis. For example, you can configure a device as a 4 x 12 or a 16 x
8 matrix switcher to exactly suit your needs.
The VS-1616DN-EM features:
) that ensures
• Full 16 x 16 non-blocking matrix array to switch any of the 16 input digital
signals to any or all outputs (see Section 5
• Easy access to 60 pre-set memory locations for quick access to user-defined
setups
• Fast switching on outputs to reduce or remove switching delay
• Redundant, hot swappable power supply (optional)
• Modular, easily replaceable, low-noise cooling system
• Simple firmware upgrade of compatible devices (see Section 15
• Seamless integration with Kramer Network for switching, card status, port
status, firmware upgrades (of compatible cards), and more
• A 40 character by 2 line LCD that shows the operational status or the
configuration menu
• A lock function to prevent tampering with the front panel
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)
)
• A default EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) for each input
• EDID Capture – Copies and stores the EDID from a display device
• Non-volatile EDID storage
• Kramer Core™ – Flexible infrastructure conversion. Copper, fiber or Twisted
Pair, all can be used at the same time according to input/output module
selection. The matrix receives signals from compatible Kramer transmitters,
automatically converts between available infrastructure options and sends the
signals to compatible Kramer receivers
• Max. Data Rate – 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel) when using
compatible cards
• HDTV Compatible
• HDCP Compliant – With DVI (HDCP), HDMI, F670, HDBaseT, HDMI with
audio and DGKat modules
• HDMI Support
• DGKat™ Signal Integration – Kramer’s unique technology for converting
TMDS as well as control and communication to signals that run over twisted
pair cables. For optimum range and performance using, use recommended
Kramer cables, available at www.kramerav.com/product/VS-1616DN-EM
• Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology – Rebuilds the digital signal
to travel longer distances
• Optional Fast Switching Support – For fraction of a second switching
• Modular & Easily Configurable Platform – Input or output module types can be
mixed and added in increments of 2 from 2x2 up to 16x16
• Versatile Selection of Modules – Including DVI, HDMI, HDCP (HDMI over DVI
connector), Dual Link DVI, HDMI over Fiber, DVI over Fiber, HDBaseT,
HDBaseT Lite, HDMI with analog audio interface, HDMI with digital audio
interface, VGA and DGKat (HDMI over twisted pair)
• Kramer Protocol 3000
• Flexible Configuration – To disable HDCP support and convert between HDMI
and DVI
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You can operate the VS-1616DN-EM via the front panel buttons or remotely via:
• RS-232 or USB (VCOM) serial commands transmitted by a touch screen
system, PC or other serial controller
• Ethernet over a LAN
• Kramer K-Router Plus software application
• Kramer Network enterprise management platform
The VS-1616DN-EM is a sophisticated device but has nevertheless been
designed to be simple to operate using an intuitive front panel keypad. For
details of how to route inputs to outputs, see Section 6.4
The VS-1616DN-EM is housed in a 19" rack-mountable enclosure.
.
3.1 Defining the VS-1616DN-EM 2x2 to 16x16 Modular MultiFormat Managed Digital Matrix Switcher
This section defines the front and rear panels of the VS-1616DN-EM.
Figure 1: VS-1616DN-EM Front Panel
Buttons 15, 16 and 17 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons
respectively.
8 VS-1616DN-EM – Overview
#
Feature
Function
1
Press to exit the current operation
2
EDID
Press to assign EDID channels
3
STO
Press to store the current setup in a preset. After pressing the
MENU button, this button lights and is enabled.
4
ALL
Press to connect an input to all outputs. After pressing the
button lights and is enabled.
button lights and is enabled.
execution of the action
Press to complete the input-output setup when using a one-digit
Press to enter the options in a setup menu.
9
BREAKAWAY Button
Press to exit a Menu (see Section 7)
10
DEFAULT SETUP Button
Press to recall the default setup (see Section 6.4.5)
control transmitter (for future use)
13
PS-1 POWER LED
Lights green when power supply is active.
Lights red when an error is detected. Briefly lights red
disconnection, power off, and so on).
15
TAKE Button
Press to confirm actions (see Section 6.3.2)
16
MENU Button
Press once to enable the ALL, OFF, STO and RCL buttons (see
When in a Menu, press to cycle through the menu items.
17
LOCK Button
Press and hold for approximately 2 sec to lock/unlock the front
panel buttons (see Section 6.5)
Displays user interface messages and menus.
e front panel
and access the fan arrays (see Section 13)
PS-16DN power supply (see Section 14).
ESC
Double-
5
function
Selector
6
Buttons
Menu
Button
Functions
MENU button, this button lights and is enabled.
OFF
Press to turn off an output. After pressing the MENU button, this
RCL
Press to recall a preset. After pressing the MENU button, this
Area
DELAY
7
8
Press to set the del ay between confirming an action and the
ENTER
number instead of two digits. For example, to enter input 5, you
can press either 05 or 5, ENTER.
11 IR Receiver Infrared remote control sensor (for future use)
12 IR LED
Lights yellow when receiving commands from the IR remote
14 PS-1 ERROR LED
immediately following a power disruption (e.g., cable
Section 7).
Press again to enter the configuration menu (see Section 7.2).
OUTPUTS/INPUTS
18
LCD Display
19 Front Panel Locking Screws
Displays the outputs (upper row) switched to the selected inputs
(lower row), (see Section 6.1
).
Release the 14 front panel locking screws to open th
20 Power Supply Thumbscrews
Release the 4 power supply thumbscrews to install / remove the
VS-1616DN-EM – Overview 9
only shows 13 cross-points out of a total of 16).
22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0
Numeric keypad, 1 to 0
Press to shift the sliding window to the left (the LC D display onl y
shows 13 cross-points out of a total of 16).
input/output cards (see Section 15).
input/output cards (see Section 15).
27
RESET Button
Press to restart the VS-1616DN-EM.
Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the cards
installed (1 to 8, see Section 5)
29
IN 9~16 Connectors
Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the cards
installed (9 to 16, see Section 5)
30
TEST Module
Signal generator module for testing video and audio outputs
Figure 2: VS-1616DN-EM Front Panel Numeric Keypad
# Feature Function
21 ◄ (Backward)
23 ► (Forward)
Press to shift the sliding window to the right (the LCD display
Figure 3: VS-1616DN-EM Rear Panel Showing DVI cards
# Feature Function
24 PS-1 AC Mains Power Module
25 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
USB Virtual COM Port
26
USB Mini-B Connector
28
IN 1~8 Connectors
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INPUTS
Power supply 1: Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect
to the AC mains supply.
Connect to a PC or remote controller (see Section 5.2
perform firmware upgrade of the device and compatible
Connect to a PC or remote controller (see Section 5.3
perform firmware upgrade of the device and compatible
(see Section 9)
) and
) and
#
Feature
Function
Section 9.2)
generated by the Test module (see Section 9.3)
33
PS-2 AC Mains Power Module
Power supply 2: Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect
supply is installed in PS-2.
34
NET Ethernet RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (see Section
lights when the interface receives power.
35
OUT 1~8
Connectors
Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the
cards installed (1 to 8, see Section 5)
Video Connector
troubleshooting (see Section 11.1)
Connector
31 RESOLUTION DIP-switches
32 PATTERN Button
OUT 9~16
36
Connectors
Test Module DVI Molex 24-pin
37
Test Module 3.5mm Mini Jack
38
Unbalanced Analog Audio
OUTPUTS
Set the resolution for video generated by the Test module (see
Press the button repeatedly to change the video pattern
to the AC mains supply. Only connect when a second power
5.4) and perform firmware upgrade of the device and
compatible input/output cards (see Section 15).
LINK LED flashes when communication is active. POWER LED
Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the
cards installed (9 to 16, see Section 5
Connect to one of the relevant video inputs/outputs to aid in
Connect to one of the relevant audio inputs/outputs to aid in
troubleshooting (see Section 11.2
)
)
VS-1616DN-EM – Overview 11
4 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
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connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
In the following example, only two inputs and
two outputs are connected.
supports
HDCP.
5 Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your VS-1616DN-EM. After connecting your VS-1616DN-EM,
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only
those that are required.
The configuration of DVI input/output cards shown in Figure 4 is merely a sample
representation and different input / output cards may be mixed as required (for
limitations, see Section
other card types.
To connect the VS-1616DN-EM, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the
following:
1. Connect up to 16 DVI video sources (for example, computer graphics
sources).
5.1). Exactly the same principles apply to installations using
2. Connect up to 16 DVI video acceptors, (for example, a DVI display and a
DVI LCD display).
3. If required, connect a PC or remote controller to the RS-232 port
(see Section 5.2) and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 5.4
4. Connect the power cord.
5. If necessary, review and set the system configuration using the Menu
(see Section 7
Given an input signal that is HDCP encoded, the VS-1616DN-EM
outputs a signal only if the output port to which it is switched
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).
).
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-1616DN-EM
5.1 Port Numbering
On all cards apart from the DVI dual link cards, there are two physical ports on
each card and numbering of ports is sequential from top to bottom and left to right.
Each DVI dual link card provides one physical port which causes the loss of one
number in the numbering sequence of that card only. A sample numbering is shown
in Figure 5
.
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Diagram #
Actual Port Number
Diagram #
Actual Port Number
1
IN 1 6 OUT 2
2
IN 2 7 OUT 1
3
IN 3 8 OUT 3
4
IN 5 9 OUT 5
5
IN 6
10
OUT 6
EDID Request
EDID Sent
From OUT 4
Blank (256 bytes of 0xFF)
From IN 8
None (error message displayed)
the AV source side. This is the reverse of the AV data flow direction.
Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering
There is no IN 4 or OUT 4 because these slots contain DVI dual link
cards.
5.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples
The following EDID configuration is based on the port numbering shown in Figure 5
and lists requested switching configurations and their results.
AV data flow is: source > VS-1616DN-EM > display. EDID
information flow is: display > VS-1616DN-EM > source, which
means that the EDID input is the display side and the EDID output is
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When assigning EDIDs, note that the top row of the LCD display labeled OUTPUTS
relates to the ports connected to the sources (AV inputs), and the bottom row of the
LCD display labeled INPUTS relates to the ports connected to displays (AV
outputs).
In Figure 6
assigned to all EDID outputs (VS-1616DN-EM Input ports).
Figure 6: EDID Numbering Assignment
, the EDID from EDID input 8 (VS-1616DN-EM Output port 8) has been
5.2 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-1616DN-EM via an RS-232 connection using, for
example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VS-1616DN-EM via RS-232:
• Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-1616DN-EM unit
via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5
need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.
5.3 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via USB (VCOM)
The device’s USB port can work as a virtual COM (VCOM) port. Verify that the USB
port on the PC that connects to the VS-1616DN-EM is configured as a VCOM port.
You may need to install a driver to do this. You can use a tool such as Hercules or
K-Config to use Protocol 3000 commands over USB (see Section 18
use K-Upload to upgrade firmware over USB (see Section 15.1).
). You can also
5.4 Connecting to the VS-1616DN-EM via Ethernet
You can connect to the VS-1616DN-EM via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:
• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 5.4.1
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).
• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable
(see Section 5.4.2
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.
).
5.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-1616DN-EM directly to the Ethernet
port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
VS-1616DN-EM with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VS-1616DN-EM to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as
follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and
click Change settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network
adapter appears as shown in Figure 7
.
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Figure 7: 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 8 or Figure 9
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.
Figure 8: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties W indow
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties W indow
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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the
details as shown in Figure 10
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 10: Internet Protocol Properties Window
7. Click OK.
8. Click Close.
5.4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-1616DN-EM to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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6 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher
This section describes:
• The startup display (see Section 6.1
• Using the selector buttons (see Section 6.2)
• Confirming actions (see Section 6.3)
• Switching options (see Section 6.4)
• Locking the front panel (see Section 6.5)
6.1 Startup Display
After switching on the power, the LCD display shows the following screens in
sequence (text in the LCD Display may vary according to machine settings).
Figure 11: Default Startup Status Display Sequence
)
The VS-1616DN-EM does not have separate output and input buttons. Instead, the
front panel includes a numeric keypad within the Selector Buttons area (see
Section 3.1
as well as various numeric configuration values (see Section 6.2).
When the unit is powered-on, the last matrix setup that was used is loaded. Use
either the setup recall (records a stored configuration from a preset, see Section
7.1.6) or default setup recall (for quick retrieval of a commonly used programmable
default setup, see Section 6.4.5) functions to retrieve other setups.
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). This numeric keypad lets you enter both the output and input numbers
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
12
08 10
14
13 06
the operation and revert to the output/input display.
6.1.1 Viewing the Display
Figure 11 shows the output-input matrix on the LCD display. The LCD display can
show only 13 out of the 16 available matrix combinations at once. To view any of
the matrix combinations use the ◄ or the ► buttons on the front panel to shift the
sliding window to the right or left.
This sliding window functionality is enabled when:
• The switcher is in between operations (waiting for its next operation while all
previous operations are complete or cancelled)
• Recalling a setup using the ◄ or ► buttons
When entering an output/input combination, the contents of the LCD
display automatically shift to indicate the current status of the
selected output.
6.2 Using the Selector Buttons
For numbers between 1 and 9, the VS-1616DN-EM can handle two digit numbers
as well as single digit numbers. When entering a single digit number (for example
5), you can either press 0 followed by 5, or 5 followed by ENTER.
Pressing 00 (or 0, ENTER) is only relevant for an input and is used to disconnect
the currently entered output number from the input.
For example, the following display indicates that outputs 8 and 12 are disconnected
from any input (note that the corresponding inputs in the second line are blank):
The ESC button is used to cancel an operation without affecting the current status.
For example, if you enter an incorrect number by mistake, press the ESC button to
cancel the operation.
At any stage, if no button is pressed within approximately 15
seconds, the automatic timeout causes the VS-1616DN-EM to exit
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If the TAKE button is flashing you cannot toggle between the At Once
is currently pending confirmation.
6.3 Confirming Actions
You can choose to work in the At Once (default, for all actions except
storing/recalling) or the Confirm mode.
In the At Once mode:
• The TAKE button does not light
• Pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch without further user
confirmation
• You save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user
confirmation
• No protection is offered to correct an erroneous action
• In the Confirm mode:
• The TAKE button lights
• You enter an action and then confirm it by pressing the TAKE button
• Every action requires user confirmation, protecting against erroneous actions
• Execution is postponed until you confirm the action
Failure to press the TAKE button within a few seconds results in the
action timing out automatically.
6.3.1 Toggling Between the At Once and Confirm Modes
To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes:
and Confirm modes. A flashing TAKE button indicates that an action
1. Press TAKE to toggle between the At Once mode and the Confirm mode.
The TAKE button lights and actions now require user confirmation.
2. Press the lit TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At
Once mode.
The TAKE button is no longer lit and actions no longer require user
confirmation.
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