Kramer VS-3232D, VS-1616D User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VS-3232D

32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3

3.1 Defining EDID 4

3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4

4 Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher 4

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 8

5 Installing the VS-3232D in a Rack 9
6 Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher 10

6.1 Port Numbering 11

6.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples 12

6.2 Connecting to the VS-3232D via RS-232 13

6.3 Connecting to the VS-3232D via Ethernet 13

6.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC 13

6.3.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub 15

7 Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 15

7.1 Startup Display 15

7.1.1 Viewing the Display 16

7.2 Using the Selector Buttons 16

7.3 Confirming Actions 16

7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 17

7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 17

7.4 Switching Actions 17

7.4.1 Switching one Input to one Output 18

7.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 18

7.4.3 Turning an Output Off 18

7.4.4 Turning Off Several Outputs 19

7.4.5 Recalling the Default Setup 19

7.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 20

8 Using the Configuration Menus 20

8.1 Using the Setup Menu 20

8.1.1 Setup Menu—1: inXX=>ALL, Switching one Input to all Outputs 21

8.1.2 Setup Menu—3: outXX=>OFF, Turning an Output Off 21

8.1.3 Setup Menu—7: EDID, Assignment to an Input 21

8.1.4 Setup Menu—9: Delay, Setting for an Output 22

8.1.5 Setup Menu—4: store setup XX, Storing the Setup in a Preset 23

8.1.6 Setup Menu—6: recall setup XX, Recalling a Preset 23

8.2 Using the Config Menu 24

8.2.1 Config Menu—Input Signal Detection Display 25

8.2.2 Config Menu—Output Load Detection Display 25

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8.2.3 Config Menu—Interface Configuration 26

8.2.4 Config Menu—Interface Reply Configuration 26

8.2.5 Config Menu—Protocol Configuration 27

8.2.6 Config Menu—Store Default Setup 27

8.2.7 Config Menu—Total Matrix Reset 27

8.2.8 Config Menu—Display Firmware Versions 28

9 Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 29
10 Installing and Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 29

10.1 Installing the Test Module 29

10.2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 30

10.3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 31

10.4 Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 31

10.4.1 Testing the Projector Output 31

10.4.2 Testing the Output Signal Path to the Projector 32

10.4.3 Testing the Input and Output Signal Path to the Projector 32

11 I/O Card Hardware Installation Instructions 32
12 Upgrading the VS-3232D Firmware 34
13 Technical Specifications 35
14 Default Communication Parameters 36
15 Factory Default EDID 36

15.1 DVI Input Card 36

15.2 DVI (HDCP) Input Card 37

15.3 HDMI Input Card 39

15.4 DVI Dual Channel Input Card 41

16 Communication Protocols 41

Figures

Figure 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel 5
Figure 2: VS-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad

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Figure 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI Cards 7
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232D

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Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering

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Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 14
Figure 8: Default Startup Status Display Sequence

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Figure 9: Resolution DIP-switch

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Figure 10: Signal Paths for Isolating problems

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Figure 11: Inserting the Card into a Slot

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Figure 12: Card Handles 34

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Tables

Table 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 6
Table 2: VS-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels 6
Table 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features

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Table 4: Port Numbering

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Table 5: EDID Configuration Requests and Results

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Table 6: Available PC Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper off) 30
Table 7: Available HDResolutions for Generated Video (Jumper on, default)

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Table 8: Technical Specifications of the 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher

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Table 9: Technical Specifications of VS-3232D Compatible Cards

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Table 10: Default Communication Parameters for the VS-3232D 36
Table 11: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 1-16)

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Table 12: Hex Table (IN 1-32 to OUT 17-32)

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Introduction

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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 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 11 groups

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Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix
Switcher. This product is ideal for the following typical applications:

that are clearly defined by function.

• Professional display systems requiring video signal routing

• Broadcast, presentation and production facilities, as well as monitoring in

large duplication systems

• Rental/staging applications

The package includes the following items:

• VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher

• Power cord

• Kramer RC-IR3 infrared remote control transmitter (including the required

batteries and a separate user manual

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)

• This user manual

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Note: Throughout this user manual the chassis configuration is shown with 32 DVI
inputs and 32 DVI outputs as a representation only. The following cards are
available and may be mixed in the same chassis:

• DVI

• DVI dual link

• DVI (HDCP)

• DVI (over 4LC fiber optic cable)

• HDMI (HDCP)

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

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Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

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• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables

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• Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

2.1 Quick Start

The following quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

1 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com

Overview

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3 Overview

The Kramer VS-3232D is a high performance matrix switcher chassis that supports
up to 32 x 32 ports

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for various signals (depending on the type of cards installed).

It features a very high bandwidth

2

The VS-3232D is highly configurable–you can add or remove inputs and outputs
independently in groups of four and mix different types of input/ouput cards in the
same chassis. For example, you can configure a device as a 4 x 24 or a 32 x 8
matrix switcher to exactly suit your needs.

of up to 3.2Gbps (for the chassis only, effective
bandwidth of the system depends on the I/O cards) that ensures 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-3232D features:

• Full 32 x 32 non-blocking matrix array to switch any of the 32 input digital

signals to any or all outputs (with limitations, see Section

6)

• Easy access to 59 preset memory locations for quick access to user-defined

setups

• The Kramer 2000 Protocol for serial control

• 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

• A default EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) for each input

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

handling and processing algorithm ensures plug and play operation for
DVI/HDMI systems

• 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 digital signals from compatible
Kramer transmitters, automatically converts between available infrastructure
options and sends the signals to compatible Kramer receivers

• Equalization and re-clocking on all card types

You can operate the VS-3232D via the front panel buttons

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• RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other

serial controller

or remotely via:

1 Can also be configured for other sizes (up to a maximum of 32 x 32)

2 For maximum bandwidth supported by each type of card see the Technical Specifications in Section

13

3 The VS-3232D is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple as possible to operate. Due to space limitations on the

front panel 64 input/output selector buttons are instead substituted by a keypad. For details of how to route inputs to outputs, see

Section

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• Ethernet over a LAN

• The infrared remote control transmitter

The VS-3232D is housed in a 19" rack-mountable enclosure.

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer VS-3232D in a location free from moisture and away

from excessive sunlight and dust

3.1 Defining EDID

The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID

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3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance

) is a data-structure provided by
a display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the video source to “know” what kind of
monitor is connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name,
the product type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size,
luminance data and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration

in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-3232D
away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Defining the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher

Figure 1, Table 1, Figure 2 and Table 2 define the front panel of the VS-3232D.

1 Defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)

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Figure 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel

Note: Buttons 11, 12 and 13 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively

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Table 1: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features

#

Feature

Function

1

Double­function
Selector
Buttons
Area

Menu
Buttons

ESC Press to exit the current operation

2 EDID Press to assign EDID channels

3 STO

1

Press to store the current setup in the a preset

4 ALL1 Press to connect an input to all outputs

5 OFF1 Press to turn off an output

6 RCL1 Press to recall a preset

7 DELAY Press to set the delay between confirming an action and the execution of the action

8 ENT Press to complete the input-output setup when using a one-digit number instead of

two digits

2

Press to enter the options in a setup menu

.

9 IR Receiver Infrared remote control sensor

10 IR LED Lights yellow when receiving commands from the IR remote control transmitter

11 TAKE Button Press to confirm actions (see Section 7.3.2

12

)

MENU Button Press once to enable the ALL, OFF STO and RCL buttons (see Section 8).

Press again to enter the configuration menu (see

8.2Section

When in a Menu, press to cycle through the menu items

).

13 LOCK Button Press and hold for approximately 2 sec to lock/unlock the front panel buttons (see

Section 7.5

14 ) BREAKAWAY Button Press to exit a Menu (see Section 8

15 ) DEFAULT SETUP Button Press to recall the default setup (see Section 7.4.5

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)

OUTPUTS/INPUTS
LCD Display

Displays the outputs (upper row) switched to the selected inputs (lower row), (see

Section 7.1

Displays user interface messages and menus

).

Figure 2: VS-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad

Table 2: VS-3232D Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels

# Feature Function

17 ◄ (Backward) Press to shift the sliding window to the right3

18 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 Numeric keypad, 1 to 0

19 ► (Forward) Press to shift the sliding window to the left

3

1 After pressing the MENU button, this button lights and is enabled

2 For example, to enter input 5, you can either press 05 or 5, ENT

3 Since the LCD display is large enough to show only 13 cross-points out of a total of 32

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Figure 3 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the VS-3232D showing DVI cards installed as an example.

Figure 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI Cards

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Table 3: VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features

#

Feature

Function

20 AC Mains Power Module Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to the AC

mains supply

21 IN 1~16 Connectors

INPUTS

Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the
cards installed (1 to 16, see

Section 6

22 ) IN 17~32 Connectors Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the

cards installed (17 to 32, see

Section 6

23 ) TEST Module Signal generator module for testing video outputs (see

Section 10

24 ) RESOLUTION DIP-switches Set the resolution for video generated by the Test module

(see

Section 10.2

25 ) RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to the remote operation PC or remote controller

(see

Section 6.1

26 ) NET Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (see

Section 6.3

The LINK LED flashes when communication is active.
POWER LED lights when the interface receives power

).

27 OUT 1~16 Connectors

OUTPUTS

Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the
cards installed (1 to 16, see

Section 6

28 ) OUT 17~32 Connectors Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the

cards installed (17 to 32, see

Section 6

29 ) PATTERN Button Press the button repeatedly to change the video pattern

generated by the Test module (see

Section 10.3

30 ) Test Module Output Connector Connect to one of the relevant video inputs to aid in

troubleshooting (see

Section 10.4

4.1 Using the IR Transmitter

)

You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR
receiver on the front panel.

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5 Installing the VS-3232D in a Rack

This section provides instruction on rack mounting the VS-3232D.

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6 Connecting the VS-3232D 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher

The configuration of DVI input/output cards shown in Figure 4 is merely a sample
representation and different I/O cards may be mixed as required (for limitations,
see

page 11). Exactly the same principles apply to installations using other card

types.

Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232D

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To install1 the VS-3232D as illustrated in the example in Figure 4:

1. Connect up to 32 DVI video sources (for example

2

2. Connect up to 32 DVI video acceptors, (for example

, computer graphics

sources).

2

, a plasma display and a

DVI LCD display).

3. If required, connect a PC or remote controller to the RS-232 port (see

Section 6.1) and/or the Ethernet port (see 6.3Section

4. Connect the power cord

).

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5. If necessary, review and set the system configuration using the Menu (see

.

Section 8

Note: Given an input signal that is HDCP encoded, the VS-3232D will output a
signal only if the output port to which it is switched support HDCP.

).

6.1 Port Numbering

On all cards apart from the DVI dual link cards, there are four physical ports and
the numbering of ports is sequential from top to bottom and left to right. Each DVI
dual link card provides two physical ports which causes the loss of two numbers in
the numbering sequence of that card only. A sample numbering is shown in

Figure 5 and explained in Table 4.

1 Switch off the power for each device before connecting it to your VS-3232D

2 In this example only two inputs and two outputs are connected

3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the device (not shown in

Figure 4)

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Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering

Table 4: Port Numbering

#

Port Number

#

Port Number

1 IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 4 OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3, OUT 4

2 IN 5, IN 6 5 OUT 5, OUT 6, OUT 7, OUT 8

3 IN 9, IN 10, IN 11, IN 12 6 OUT 9, OUT 10

Note: There is no IN 7, IN 8, OUT 11 or OUT 12 because these slots contain DVI
dual link cards.

6.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples

Table 5 is based on the port numbering shown in Figure 5. Figure 7 lists EDID

configuration requests and the results.