Kramer VS-88DT/110V Users Manual

KR AM ER ELECTR ONICS LTD .

U SER M ANUAL

M ODEL:

VS-88DT
H DM I/ HDBT M atrix S w itcher

P/N: 2900-3 00275 Rev 4

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instruc tions 2

2.3 Using TP cables 3

2.4 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 About HDBaseT™ Technology 5

4 Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher 6
5 Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack 9
6 Connecting the VS-88DT 10

6.1 Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-88DT 11

6.2 Connecting to the VS-88DT via Ethernet 11

7 Operating the VS-88DT 15

7.1 Switching Inputs to Outputs 15

7.2 Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations 16

7.3 Acquiring an EDID 17

7.4 Cancelling One or All Outputs 17

7.5 Resetting the Device to Factory Default Configuration 18

7.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 19

7.7 RS-232 Data Routing over HDBaseT 19

8 Configuring the VS-88DT 20

8.1 Using the Menu 20

8.2 Selecting the HDBaseT or HDMI Outputs 22

8.3 Selecting DHCP 22

8.4 Configuring the IP Network Address 23

8.5 Resetting the VS-88DT t o Factory Default Configurat i on 24

9 Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the Web Pages 25

9.1 Switching Page 25

9.2 Device Settings Page 29

9.3 Authentication Page 30

9.4 RS-232 Routing Page 32

9.5 EDID Page 33

9.6 About Page 34

10 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors 35
11 Updating the Firmware 36
12 Technical Specifications 38
13 Default Parameters 39

13.1 Default Communication Parameters 39

14 Kramer Protocol 40

14.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 40

14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands 43

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Figures

Figure 1: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 8
Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matri x Switcher 10
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window 12
Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 13
Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window 14
Figure 7: Login Page 25
Figure 8: Switching Page 26
Figure 9: Switching Button Details 27
Figure 10: Input Properties Popup 27
Figure 11: Output Properties Popup 28
Figure 12: Device Settings Page 30
Figure 13: Authentication Page 31
Figure 14: RS-232 Routing Page 32
Figure 15: EDID Page 33
Figure 16: About Page 34
Figure 17: TP Pinout Wiring 35

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VS-88DT - Introduction

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 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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher which
is ideal for:

• Conference room presentations

• Advertising applications

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Caution:

Warning:

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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-88DT
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

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 neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer VS-88DT away from moist ure, excess i ve 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

Warning:

Warning:

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There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit
Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause

electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

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2.3 Using TP cables

Kramer engineers have developed a special twisted pair cable to best match our
HDBaseT products, the Kramer BC−HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG) cable. This
specially built cable significantly outperforms regular CAT 5/CAT 6/CAT 7a cables.

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/

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3 Overview

The high-quality Kramer VS-88DT is a n HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher that accepts
up to eight HDMI signals and routes any or all of them to any or all eight HDMI
outputs or HDBaseT for connection to compatible receivers, for example, the
TP-588D and TP-588VGA.

The VS-88DT features:

• Eight HDMI and nine IR inputs

• Eight HDMI, eight HDBaseT and nine IR outputs

• Bandwidth up to 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per video channel)

• EDID Capture—copies and stores the EDID from a display device

• Hot-plug Detect (HPD)

• HDBaseT range up to 100m (328ft)

• RS-232 data tunneling over HDBaseT

• HDCP support

• HDTV compatibility

• Support for HDMI – 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync , Dolby

Dolby Digital Plus, DTS−HD

• A non-volatile memory for matrix configuration

• A store and recall facility for preset configurations

• Automatic output shutdown if no input signal is detected after a configurable

idle period

• An LCD display for easy configuration and operation

• Remote control using serial commands (over RS-232 and Ethernet) and

built-in, browser-based Web pages

• Support for Kramer Protocol 3000

• A lock button to prevent unwanted tampering with the settings

• 2U height that fits a standard 19” professional rack enclosure

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You can control the VS-88DT using the front panel buttons, or remotely via:

• Built-in, embedded Web pages using a standard Web browser over Ethernet

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

serial controller

• The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter

3.1 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 and IR as well as various control
signals.

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Feature

Function

1

IR LED

Lights yellow when receiving an IR signal

2

IR Sensor

IR receiver for remote control

3

POWER LED

Lights green when the devic e is pow er ed on

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IN 1~8

Press to select an input after selecting an output (see Section 7.1)

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OUT 1~8

Press to switch, followed by an input or OFF

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ALL Button

Press, followed by an Input to switch the Input to all outputs or press followed by the Off button to
disconnect all switches, (see Section 7.4)

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STO Button

Press to store a preset configuration followed by the preset number in which to save it (see

Section 7.2)

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EDID Button

Press to copy the EDID from an Output to an Input (see Section 7.3)

4 Defining the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher

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Figure 1 defines the front panel of the VS-88DT.

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Figure 1: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Front Panel

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Feature

Function

9

LOCK Button

Press and hold to lock the front panel b utto ns , (se e Section 7.6). Press and hold again to unlock

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Menu Navigation Pad

Use the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄) and right (►) buttons to navigate the menu, and modify
parameters or values (se e Section 8.1)

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LCD Readout
(20 char x 2 lines)

Displays either the input/output resolution currently selected or the menu during configuration

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OFF Button

Press after an output button to cancel the currently selected outputs. Press after the All button to
cancel all currently switched outputs (see Section 7.4)

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RCL Button

Press, followed by a preset number to r ecal l the preset configuration (see Section 7.2)

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MENU Button

Press to enter the Menu and move one level back when the menu is displayed (see Section 8.1)

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Feature

Function

1

RJ-45 HDBaseT Connector

Connect to compatible HDBaseT devices, for example, TP-588D (see Section 6)

2

IR IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to IR sensors

3

IR OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to IR blasters

4

HDMI Connector

Connect HDMI acceptors

5

ETHERNET RJ-45 Connector

Connect to a PC controller via a LAN (see Section 6.2)

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IR ALL IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an IR sensor

7

IR ALL OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to an IR blaster

Power Socket

Connect the mains power cord

Fuse

AC mains supply protection fuse

Power Switch

Turns the device on and off

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IN 1~8 HDMI Connectors

Connect to HDMI sources

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RS-232 9-pin D-sub Serial Port

Connect to a serial controller (see Section 6.1)

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PROGRAM Mini USB Connector

For performing firmware upgrade

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Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the VS-88DT.

Figure 2: VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher Rear Panel

OUT 1~8

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5 Installing the VS-88DT in a Rack

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6 Connecting the VS-88DT

Switch off the power to all devices before connecting them t o your
VS-88DT. After connecting your VS-88DT, connect its power and then
switch on the power to the other devices.

Figure 3: Connecting the VS-88DT HDMI/HDBT Matrix Switcher

To connect the VS-88DT as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect the HDMI sources, (for example, Blu-ray disc players) to the HDMI
In 1 and In 2 connectors.

2. Connect an external I R sensor to the In 4 I R In 3.5mm m ini jack .

3. Connect the Out 1 IR 3.5mm mini jack to an external IR transmitter.

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4. Connect the Out 4 HDMI connector to an HDMI acceptor, (for example, a
display).

5. Connect the Out 3 TP RJ-45 HDBT connector to a compatible HDBT
receiver, (for example, the TP-580Rxr), and connect the HDMI output of the
TP-580Rxr to a display.

6. Connect the Out 7 TP RJ-45 HDBT connector to a compatible HDBT
receiver, (for example, the TP-588D), and connect the DVI output of the
TP-588D to a display.

7. Connect a controller via either RS -232 or a LAN to the Ethernet RJ-45
connector.

6.1 Connecting a Serial Controller to the VS-88DT

You can connect to the VS-88DT via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC. For information about routing RS-232 data over HDBaseT, see Section 7.7

To connect to the VS-88DT via RS-232:

• Connect the 9-pin D-sub connector on the rear panel of the VS-88DT (pin 5

to pin 5, pin 2 to pin 3, pin 3 to pin 2) to the RS 232 9-pin D-sub port on your
PC

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6.2 Connecting to the VS-88DT via Ethernet

You can connect to the VS-88DT via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.2.1

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

Section 6.2.2

Note: 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.

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6.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88DT 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-88DT
with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VS-88DT 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 adapt er 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 4

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Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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4. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window appears as shown in Figure 5

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Figure 5: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

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

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Figure 6: Internet Protocol Properties Window

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

6.2.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-88DT to the Ethernet port on a
network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

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O: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

I: 3 0 1 2 4 5 2 8

7 Operating the VS-88DT

When the VS-88DT is powered on, the following is displayed briefly on the LCD
display:

KRAMER ELEC

8X8 HDMI/HDBT Matrix

Following the self-test the current switching configuration is displayed, an example
of which is shown below. The top row indicates the output port and the bottom row
indicates which input port is switched to the output port displayed directly above it.
An input port showing 0 (zero) indicates that the output port has no input switched
to it.

Note: If there is no button activity during any procedure for approximately 30
seconds, the procedure is aborted and the display reverts back to the Input/Output
display.

7.1 Switching Inputs to Outputs

You can switch:

• Individual inputs to individual outputs

• One input to all outputs

To switch an output to an input, (for example, Input 7 to Output 3):

1. Press Out 3.
The Output button lights red.

2. Press In 7.
The Input button lights red and the switch is performed.

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To switch one input to all outputs, (for example, Input 2 to all outputs):

1. Press All.
The All button lights red.

2. Press In 2.
The Input 2 button lights and Input 2 is switched to all outputs.

7.2 Storing and Recalling Preset Configurations

You can store up to eight pres et configurat i ons f or instant recal l. T he top row of
output buttons relate to presets one to eight.

To store the current configuration in preset 5:

1. Press Sto.

2. Press Out 5.
The selection is displayed in the readout.

3. Press Sto.
The current configuration is stored in preset 5.

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To recall preset 8:

1. Press Rcl.

2. Press Out 8.
The selection is displayed in the readout.

3. Press Rcl.
The configuration stored in preset 8 is recalled.

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7.3 Acquiring an EDID

You can acquire the EDID from an output and assign it to either one or all inputs.

To acquire the EDID from an output and store it on one input, (for example,
Output 5 to Input 8):

1. Press EDID.
The button lights red.

2. Press Out 5.

3. Press In 8.

4. Press EDID.
The button no longer lights and the EDID from Output 5 is stored in Input 8.

7.4 Cancelling One or All Out puts

The Off button is used to cancel one or all currently switched outputs.

To cancel one currently switched output, (for example, Output 7):

1. Press Out 7.

2. Press Off.

To cancel all currently switched outputs:

1. Press All.

2. Pr ess Off.

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7.5 Resetting the Device to Factory Default Configuration

The VS-88DT can be reset to factory default configuration either by sending a
Protocol 3000 command or by using the front panel buttons.

To reset the device to the factory default configuration by sending a P3000
command:

1. Connect from a PC to the VS-88DT via the serial port using the following
parameters:

 115200, 8, 1, none

2. Send the P3000 command to reset the device to factory default (see

Section 14.2

After a few seconds the VS-88DT is reset to factory defaul t.

To reset the device to the factory default configuration using the front panel
buttons:

1. Press the Menu button.
The Menu button lights and the first option on the menu appears.

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2. Use the up (▲) and down (▼) arrows on the keypad to scroll to the RESET
TO DEFAULT option.

3. Press the Enter button.
The Reset to Default No and Yes options appear.

4. Use the left (◄) and right (►) arrows on the keypad to select Yes.

5. Press Enter.
After a few seconds the standby readout is displayed and the device is reset
to factory default.

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7.6 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel

You can lock the front panel buttons to prevent unwanted key presses from
changing the current configuration.

To lock the front panel:

• Press and hold the Lock button.

The button lights, the Locked message is displayed briefly, and the front
panel buttons are locked. Pressing any button causes the Locked message
to display briefly and the Lock button to flash

To unlock the front panel:

• Press and hold the Lock button.

The button no longer lights and the front panel buttons are unlocked

7.7 RS-232 Data Routing over HDBaseT

The VS-88DT enables routing data from a source connected to the RS-232 serial
port to one of the HDBaseT outputs. This can be performed from the RS-232
Routing Web page (see Section 9.4

Section 14).

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For simulation purposes, the VS-88DT also enables routing the RS-232 data to all
the HDBaseT outputs, by chaining multiple ROUTE commands. For more
information on chaining multiple commands, see Section 14.1.6

Note: When RS-232 data routing is enabled, the RS-232 serial port cannot be
used for connecting a serial controller.

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Parameter

Description

Options

Output 1~8:

Sets the required ou tpu ts

HDBT, HDMI

8 Configuring the VS-88DT

8.1 Using the Menu

The main menu comprises three sections:

• Interface Out (see Section 8.1.1

• RS-232 Routing (see Section 8.1.2)

• DHCP (see Section 8.1.3)

• Ethernet Statu s (see Section 8.1.4)

• FW version display (see Section 8.1.5)

• Reset to Default (see Section 8.1.6)

• Update Firmware (see Section 8.1.7)

Navigation through the menu is performed as follows:

• Menu—Enter the Menu or exit one level when in the Menu

• Enter—Select a parameter/value

• Up (▲) or Right (►)—scroll up through the parameter/value list

• Down (▼) or Left (◄)—scroll down through the parameter/value list

Note: If there is no button activity for approximately 30 seconds, the display
reverts back to the Input/Output display.

8.1.1 Interface Out Sub-menu

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The parameters in the Interface Out sub-menu set the output signal format.

Default—HDBT

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Parameter

Description

Options

OFF, ON

Turns the RS-232 routing on an d off

OFF, ON

Parameter

Description

Options

Default—OFF

IP Settings

Sets the IP network address

All valid IP addresses
Settings

addresses

Parameter

Description

IP Status:

Displays the TCP/IP address of the device

Netmask Status:

Displays the TCP/IP netmask of the device

Gateway Status:

Displays the TCP/IP gateway

MAC Address:

Displays the MAC address of the device

8.1.2 RS-232 Routing Sub-menu

The RS-232 Status sub-menu turns the RS-232 serial communication routing on
and off.

8.1.3 Network Settings Sub-menu

The Network Status sub-menu controls DHCP selection and IP network
parameters.

OFF, ON Turns DHCP on and off OFF, ON

Default—OFF

Netmask
Settings

Gateway

Sets the IP netmask All valid IP netmask

Sets the IP gateway All valid IP gateway

Note: When turning DHCP on, the device performs an automatic reset.

8.1.4 Ethernet Status Sub-menu

The parameters in the Ethernet Status sub-menu display the TCP/IP
communication parameters.

8.1.5 FW Version Display

Displays the firmware version similar to the following:

V1.1.1123+04A+1.0

addresses

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Parameter

Description

NO, YES

Resets the device to default factory parameters

Parameter

Description

Update I/O FW:

Updates the I/O firmware

8.1.6 Reset to Default Sub-menu

8.1.7 Update Firmware Sub-menu

8.2 Selecting the HDBaseT or HDMI Outputs

To select the HDBaseT or HDMI outputs:

1. Press the Menu button to display the menu.
The menu is displayed.

2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until
the Interface Out: option is displayed.

3. Press Enter.
The HDBaseT and HDMI options are displayed.

4. Using the left (◄) or right (►) button, select either HDBaseT or HDMI.

5. Press Enter.
The change is saved.

8.3 Selecting DHCP

Note: Turning DHCP off does not de-encrypt encoded streams, it simply indicates

to the source that DHCP is not supported.

To select the DHCP:

1. Press the Menu button to display the menu.
The menu is displayed.

2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until
the Network Settings option is displayed.

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3. Press Enter.
The DHCP On and OFF options are displayed.

4. Using the left (◄) or right (►) button, select either On or Off.

5. Press Enter.
The change is saved.

8.4 Configuring the IP Network Address

To configure the IP network address:

1. Press the Menu button to display the menu.
The menu is displayed.

2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until
the Network Settings option is displayed.

3. Press Enter.
The DHCP Settings option is displayed.

4. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until
the IP Settings option is displayed.

5. Press Enter.

6. Using the left (◄) or right (►) button, move the cursor to the digit you wish
to change.

7. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, select the required digit.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the required address is displayed.

9. Press Enter.
The change is saved.

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8.5 Resetting the VS-88DT to Factory Default Configuration

To reset the VS-88DT to factory default parameters:

1. Press the Menu button to display the menu.
The menu is displayed.

2. Using the up (▲) or down (▼) button, move through the menu options until
the Reset to Default: option is displayed.

3. Press Enter.
The NO and YES options are displayed.

4. Using the left (◄) or right (►) button, select YES.

5. Press Enter.
The device is reset to factory default parameters and automatically reboots.

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9 Operating the VS-88DT Remotely Using the

Web Pages

You can configure and control the VS-88DT using the embedded Web pages by
connecting via a Web browser over Ethernet. For a first time connection or if you
have authentication enabled the Login page shown in Figure 7

is displayed.

Figure 7: Login Page

If authentication is not enabled, click on the arrow. If authentication is enabled,
enter a valid user name and password and click on the arrow. The Switching page
shown in Figure 8

is displayed.

9.1 Switching Page

The Switching page allows you to:

• Switch inputs to outputs

• Edit the button name

• Select either the HDMI or HDBT output

• Mute the output

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• See what signal is present on the input and output

• See which input is switched to which output

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Figure 8: Switching Page

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Item

Description

1

Eight output buttons

Click on the button to select an output

2

Mute button

Click to mute the output

3

Edit button

Click to open the button edit popup

4

Input number

Indicates which input is switched to this output

5

Eight input buttons

Click to select an input

6

Output number

Indicates the out put num b er

7

Signal type

Indicates the signal type present on the output

Figure 9: Switching Button Details

Figure 11 shows the Input button properties popup.

Figure 10: Input Properties Popup

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Item

Description

1

Input #1 properties

Displays the input you are currently editing

2

HDMI output label

Enter the text required for the HDMI input label

3

HDCP button

Click to enable/disable HDCP

4

Save button

Click to save changes to either of the labels

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Item

Description

1

Output #2 properties

Displays the output you are currently editing

2

HDMI output label

Enter the text required for the HDMI output label

3

HDMI button

Click to enable the HDMI output

4

HDBaseT output label

The current HDBaseT output label

5

HDBaseT button

Click to enable the HDBaseT output

6

Save button

Click to save changes to either of the labels

Figure 11 shows the Output properties popup.

Figure 11: Output Properties Popup

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9.1.1 Updating the Firmware

To update the firmware:

1. Download the latest firmware file from www.kramerav.com

2. Click the Upload button.
The file browser window appears.

3. Browse to the firmware file.

4. Select the required file and click OK.
The new firmware is installed.

Note: Do not interrupt the procedure or the device may be rendered inoperable.

5. Wait until the device reboots automatically at the end of the procedure.

9.2 Device Settings Page

The Device Settings page allows you to:

• See the current IP settings

• Turn DHCP on and off

• Edit the IP settings for static IP

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Figure 12: Device Settings Page

9.3 Authentication Page

There are three levels of authentication:

• No username or password required to access any settings

• Access to all settings limited to entry with a valid username and password

• Access to only the serial port settings limited to entry with a valid username

and password

The Authentication page allows you to:

• Turn Web page authentication on and off

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• Set the Web page access username and password

• Set the Web page access logout timeout

• Turn serial port settings access on and off

• Set the serial port settings access username and password

• Set the serial port Web page logout timeout

Figure 13: Authentication Page

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9.4 RS-232 Routing Page

The RS-232 Routing page allows you to:

• Turn remote RS-232 routing on and off

• Select the HDBaseT output to which to route the RS-232 data

• Select the serial baud rate for each HDBaseT port

Figure 14: RS-232 Routing Page

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Note: When RS-232 data routing is enabled, the RS-232 serial port cannot be
used for connecting a serial controller.

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9.5 EDID Page

The EDID page allows you to:

• Copy an EDID from:

 The default EDID
 Any HDBaseT output
 Any input
 An EDID stored in a file

• Copy an EDID to one or more inputs

Figure 15: EDID Page

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9.6 About Page

The About page displays the device firmware revision and the Kramer company
details.

Figure 16: About Page

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VS-88DT - Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors

Do not

PIN

Wire Color

1

Orange / White

2

Orange

3

Green / White

4

Blue 5 Blue / White

6

Green

7

Brown / White

8

Brown

Pair 1

4 and 5

Pair 2

1 and 2

Pair 3

3 and 6

Pair 4

7 and 8

!

10 Wiring the DGKat TP RJ-45 Connectors

Connect/solder the cable shield to the RJ-45 connector shield.

Do not use a crossed TP cable with this product.
Using a TP cable that is incorrectly wired may cause permanent
damage to the device

use unshielded TP cables with this product

Figure 17 the TP pinout using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.

EIA /TIA 568B

Figure 17: TP Pinout Wiring

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11 Updating the Firmw are

The VS-88DT uses two microcontrollers that run firmware located in flash
memory. The firmware for these microcontrollers may be upgraded independently.

To upgrade the main microcontroller firmware:

1. From www.kramerav.com
example, VS-88DT_V1.1.1111_030713.bin).

2. Open Windows Explorer on your PC.

3. Power off the VS-88DT.

4. Connect the VS-88DT to your PC using a USB cable.

5. Power on the VS-88DT while holding down the OFF button.

6. After a few seconds a removable drive is displayed in your Windows
Explorer. Release the OFF button.

7. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive.

8. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-88DT.
As soon as the VS-88DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is
complete.

To upgrade the I/O microcontroller firmware:

1. Download the latest firmware file, (for example,
VS-88DT_IO(v02)_030713.bin) from www.kramerav.com

download the latest firmware file to your PC, (for

to your PC.

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2. Open Windows Explorer on your PC.

3. Power off the VS-88DT.

4. Connect the VS-88DT to your PC using a USB cable.

5. Power on the VS-88DT while holding down the OFF button.

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6. Copy the firmware file from your PC to the new removable drive.

7. After the file has been transferred, power-cycle the VS-88DT.
As soon as the VS-88DT is ready for operation, the upgrade process is
complete.

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INPUTS:

8 HDMI on HDMI connectors
9 IR on 3.5mm mini jack connectors

9 IR on 3.5mm mini jack connectors

PORTS:

1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector

1 RS-232 on a 9-pin D-sub connector

VIDEO BANDWIDTH:

6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per graphic channel)

SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS:

VGA to UXGA

HDMI RANGE:

15m (49ft) @ 8bit resolution
10m (33ft) @ 12 bit resolution

HDBaseT RANGE:

100m (328ft) 1080p @60Hz @24bpp

POWER CONSUMPTION:

100-240V AC 50/60Hz 60VA

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

DIMENSIONS:

19” x 13.94” x 2U (W, D, H) rack mountable

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

Rack “ears” , IR blaster, IR receiver

12 Technical Specifications

OUTPUTS: 8 HDMI on HDMI connectors

8 HDBaseT on RJ-45 connectors

1 Program on a mini USB connector

480i to 1080p

WEIGHT: 3.2kg (7.05lbs) app ro x.

Specifications are subject to change without notice
For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at www.kramerav.com

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RS-232

Baud Rate

115,200

Data Bits

8

Stop Bits

1

Parity

None

Command Format

ASCII

Example (Output 1 to I nput 1)

#AV 1>1<CR>

Ethernet

IP Address

192.168.1.39

Subnet mask

255.255.0.0

Default gateway

192.168.1.1

TCP Port #

5000

UDP Port #

50000

Maximum UDP Ports

10

Maximum TCP Ports

4

13 Default Parameters

13.1 Default Communication Parameters

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Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

#

@

Message

CR

Start

Body

Delimiter

Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,…

CR

Start

Address

Body

Delimiter

#

Destination_id@

Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,…|

Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,…|…

CR LF

Start

Address (optional)

Body

Delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Command SP [

] result

CR LF

14 Kramer Protocol

The VS-88DT supports the Kramer Protocol 3000.

The Protocol 3000 RS-232 communication protocol lets you control the machine
from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows

®

HyperTerminal

Application).

14.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax

14.1.1 Host Message Format

Destination_id

14.1.1.1 Simple Command

Command string with only one command without addressing:

#

14.1.1.2 Command String

Formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing:

Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,…|
Command_3

14.1.2 Device Message Format

Start Address (optional) Body delimiter

~

Sender_id@

Message

CR

14.1.2.1 Device Long Response

Echoing command:

CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D)
LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A)
SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20)

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14.1.3 Command Terms

Command

A sequence of ASCII letters ('A'-'Z', 'a'-'z' and '-').
Command and 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.
Note: A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by

a pipe ( '|' ) character.

Message starting character
'#' – For host command/query
'~' – For device response

Device address (Optional, for K-NET)
K-NET Device ID followed by '@'

Query sign
'?' follows some commands to define a query request.

Message closing character
CR – For host messages; carri age return (ASCI I 13)
CRLF – For device m essages; carriage return (ASCII 13) + line-feed (ASCII 10)

Command chain separator character
When a message string contains more than one command, a pipe ( '|' ) character
separates each command.

Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored.

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14.1.4 Entering Commands

You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communications
software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial
or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR press the Enter key.
( LF is also sent but is ignored by command parser).

For commands sent from some non-Kramer controllers, (for example, Crestron)
some characters require special coding (such as, /X##). Refer to the controller
manual.

14.1.5 Command Forms

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

14.1.6 Chaining Commands

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 once, at the
beginning of the string and at the end.

Commands in the string do not execute until the closing character is entered. A
separate response is sent for every command in the chain.

14.1.7 Maximum String Length

64 characters

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Command

Description

#

Protocol handshak ing

BUILD-DATE?

Read device build date

FACTORY

Reset to factory default configuration

HELP

List of commands

LOCK-FP

Lock the front panel

MACH-NUM

Sets the machine number

MODEL?

Read device model

NAME

Sets the machine (DNS) name

NET-DHCP

Set DHCP mode

NET-GATE

Set Gateway

NET-IP

Set IP address

NET-MAC?

Read MAC address

NET-MASK

Set subnet mask

PROT-VER?

Read device protocol version

PRST-RCL

Recall a saved preset list

PRST-STO

Store the current connections, volumes and modes

PRST-VID?

Get video connections from a saved preset

RESET

Reset device

ROUTE

Set/get data layer routin g

SIGNAL?

Get input signal lock status

SN?

Read device serial number

VERSION?

Read device firmware version

VID

Set video switch state

14.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands

Full details for each command are presented in the Kramer Protocol 3000
document available for download from www.kramerav.com

.

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Get: - -

~nn@␠ OK␍␊

Use to validate the Protocol 3000 connection and get the machine number

Command - BUILD-DATE

Get:

BUILD-DATE?

End User

Public

Get: - -

␍␊

time - Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds

Command - #

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:
Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Protocol handshaking

Response

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

#

-

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:

-

Command Type - System-mandatory

End User Public

- -

#␍

Command Type - System-mandatory

- -

Description Syntax

Set: Get device build date

Response

~nn@BUILD-DATE␠date␠time

Parameters

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

Response Triggers

Notes

#BUILD-DATE␍

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FACTORY

Set:

FACTORY

End User

Public

Reset device to factory defa ul t

␍␊

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

Command - HELP

Command Type - System-mandatory

-

2 options:

2. #HELP␠command_name␍

:␍␊

␍␊

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Command Type - System-mandatory

Get:

Description Syntax

Set:
Get: - -

Response

~nn@FACTORY␠OK

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

-

configuration

- -

#FACTORY␍

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:
Get:

Description Syntax

Set: - -

Get:

Response

• 1. Multi-line: ~nn@Devi ce a vailable protocol 3000
commands:␍␊command,␠ command…␍␊
To get help for comm and use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)␍␊

2. Multi-line: ~nn@HELP␠command

Parameters

Response Triggers

HELP

Get command list or help for specific
command

description␍␊USAGE:usage

- ­End User Public

1. #HELP␍

Notes

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Set: - -

-

Set: - -

MODEL␠

model_name - String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars

Command - PROT-VER?

Command Type - System-mandatory

Get:

PROT-VER?

End User

Public

#PROT-VER?␍

Command - MODEL?

Command Name Permission Transparency

Command Type - System-mandatory

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: Get device model

Response

~nn@

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

MODEL?

model_name␍␊

End User Public

#MODEL?␍

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: - ­Get: Get device protocol version

Response

~nn@PROT-VER␠3000:version␍␊

Parameters

Version - XX.XX where X is a decimal digit

Response Triggers

Notes

-

- -

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RESET

Set:

RESET

Administrator

Public

#RESET␍

RESET␠ OK␍␊

running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.

Command - SN?

Command Type - System-mandatory

-

SN?

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Reset device
Get: - -

Response

~nn@

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after

-

Command Type - System-mandatory

- -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:
Get:

Description Syntax

Set: - ­Get: Get device serial number

Response

~nn@SN␠serial_number␍␊

Parameters

serial_number - 11 decimal digits, factory assigned

Response Triggers

- ­End User Public

#SN?␍

Notes

For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits

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VERSION?

Set: - -

-

Set: - -

VERSION␠

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

Command - LDFW

System - Packets

Get: - -

-

Get: - -

Response 2: ~nn@LDFW␠ size␠ OK␍␊

size - size of firmware data that is sent

In most devices firmware dat a is sav ed to fla sh mem o r y, but the mem o r y does not up dat e unti l rec ei vi n g

Use this command in dedicated SW application

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Get: Get firmware version number

Response

~nn@

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

VERSION?

firmware_version␍␊

Command Type - System-mandatory

End User Public

#VERSION?␍

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Load new firmware file

LDFW

Internal SW Public

Step 1: #LDFW␠size␍
Step 2: If ready was received, send FIRMWARE_DATA

Response

Response 1: ~nn@LDFW␠ size␠ READY␍␊ or ~nn@LDFW␠ ERRnn␍␊

Parameters

FIRMWARE_DATA - HEX or KFW file in protocol packets (see Sectio n 4)

Response Triggers

Notes

the “UPGRADE” comma nd an d is rest a rte d.

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NET-DHCP

Set:

NET-DHCP

Administrator

Public

#NET-DHCP␠ mode␍

␍␊

Set:

NET-GATE

Administrator

Public

NET-GATE␠

A network gateway connects the device via another network and maybe over the Internet. Be careful of
security problems. For prope r s etti ngs cons ul t your network administrator

Command -

Command Type - Communication

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

NET-DHCP?

End User Public

Description Syntax

Set: Set DHCP mode
Get: Get DHCP mode

#NET-DHCP?␍

Response

Set: ~nn@ NET-DHCP␠mode␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@ NET-DHCP␠mode

Parameters

mode - 0 - Do not use DHCP. Use the IP set by the factory or using the IP set command
1 - Try to use DHCP. If unavailable, use IP as above

Response Triggers

Notes

Connecting Ethernet to devices with DHCP may take more time in some networks
To connect with a randomly assigned IP by DHCP, specify the device DNS name (if available) using the
command “NAME”. 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

Command - NET-GATE

Command Name Permission Transparency

Command Type - Communication

Get:

NET-GATE?

End User Public

Description Syntax

Set: Set gateway IP
Get: Get gatewa y IP

#
#NET-GATE?␍

ip_address␍

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-GATE␠ ip_address␠OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@NET-GATE␠ip_address␍␊

Parameters

ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx

Response Triggers

Notes

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NET-IP

Set:

NET-IP

Administrator

Public

#NET-IP␠ ip_address␍

For proper settings consult your network administrator

NET-MAC?

-

NET-MAC?

Set: - -

NET-MAC?␍

NET-MAC␠

mac_address - Uni qu e MAC add res s. Fo rm at: XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX where X is hex digit

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set IP address
Get: Get IP address

Response

Set: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@ NET-IP␠ip_address␍␊

Parameters

ip_address - format: xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx

Response Triggers

Notes

NET-IP?

Command Type - Communication

End User Public

#NET-IP?␍

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:
Get:

Description Syntax

Command Type - Communication

- ­End User Public

Get: Get MAC address

Response

~nn@

Parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

mac_address␍␊

#

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NET-MASK

Set:

NET-MASK

Administrator

Public

#NET-MASK␠ net_mask␍

The subnet mask limits the Ethernet connection within the local network
For proper settings consult your network administrator

Command - ETH-PORT

Command Type - Communication

Get:

ETH-PORT?

End User

Public

#ETH-PORT?␠ portType, portNum␍

~nn@ ETH-PORT␠ portType, ETHPort, portNum␍␊

- 1-4 TCP/UDP port enumerator (equals the connected com port number from the tunneling port)

ETHPort - TCP/UDP port number

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set subnet mask
Get: Get subnet mask

Response

Set: ~nn@NET-MASK␠ net_mask␠OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@NET-MASK␠net_mask␍␊

Parameters

net_mask - format: xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx

Response Triggers

Notes

NET-MASK?

Command Type - Communication

End User Public

#NET-MASK?␍

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Set Ethernet port protocol
Get: Get Ethernet port protocol

Response

ETH-PORT

Administrator Public

#ETH-PORT␠portType, ETHPort, portNum␍

Parameters

portNum
portType - TCP/UDP

Response Triggers

Notes

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Set:

LOCK-FP

End User

Public

LOCK-FP␠

Option 2: #LOCK-FP?␠ device_id␍

LOCK-FP␠

Command - MACH-NUM

Command Type - System

Get: - -

-

Get: - -

␍␊

Some devices do not set the new machine number until the device is restarted
Some devices can change the machine number only from DIP-switches

Command - LOCK-FP

Command Name Permission Transparency

Command Type - System

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Lock front panel

Get: Get front panel lock state

Response

Set: Option 1: ~nn@LOCK-FP␠lock_mode␠ OK␍␊

Get: Option 1: ~nn@LOCK-FP␠ lock_mode␍␊

Parameters

lock_mode - 0/OFF - unlocks the front panel buttons, 1/ON - locks the front panel buttons
device_id - for K-Net controllers, select the button panel to lock. Locking is allowed only from the master

Response Triggers

Notes

LOCK-FP?

Option 2: ~01@LOCK-FP␠device_id,lock_mode␠OK␍␊

Option 2: ~01@

device_id, lock_mode␍␊

End User Public

Option 1: #LOCK-FP␠ lock_mode␍
Option 2: #

Option 1: #LOCK-FP?␍

device_id,lock_mode␍

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:

MACH-NUM

End User Public

Description Syntax

Set: Set machine number

Response

~nn@MACH-NUM␠machine_numberOK

Parameters

machine_number - new device machine number

Response Triggers

Notes

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Set:

NAME

Administrator

Public

#NAME␠ machine_name␍

machine or a network in use (with DNS feature on)

Command - PRST-RCL

Command Type - System

Get: - -

-

In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL

Command - NAME

Command Name Permission Transparency

Command Type - System (Ethernet)

Get:

Description Syntax

Set: Set machine (DNS) name
Get: Get machine (DNS) name

Response

Set: ~nn@NAME␠ machine_name␠ OK␍␊
Get: ~nn@NAME?␠machine_name␍␊

Parameters

machine_name - String of up to 14 alpha-numeric chars (can include hyphen, not at the beginning or end)

Response Triggers

Notes

The machine name is not the same as the model name. The machine name is used to identify a specific

NAME?

End User Public

#NAME?␍

Command Name Permission Transparency

Set:

Description Syntax

Set: Recall saved preset list
Get: - -

Response

~nn@PRST-RCL␠preset␍␊

Parameters

preset - preset numb er

Response Triggers

PRST-RCL

End User Public

#PRST-RCL␠ preset ␍

Notes

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PRST-STO

Set:

PRST-STO

End User

Public

Store current connections,
~nn@PRST-STO␠ preset␍␊

In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

Description Syntax

Set:
Get: - -

Response

Parameters

preset - preset numb er

Response Triggers

Notes

-

volumes and modes in preset

Command Type - System

- -

#PRST-STO␠preset ␍

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PRST-VID?

Set: - -

-

Set: - -

out - output number or '*' for all ou tpu ts

commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL

Store current audio and video connections,
#PRCL 3␍

~PRST-RCL 3␍␊

Show source of video output 2 from preset 3

Command -

Command Type - System

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

PRST-VID?

End User Public

Description Syntax

Get:

Get video connections from saved
preset

#PRST-VID?␠ preset, out␍
#PRST-VID?␠preset, * ␍

Response

~nn@PRST-VID␠preset, in>out ␍␊
~nn@PRST-VID␠preset, in>1, in>2, in>3, … ␍␊

Parameters

preset - preset numb er
n - input number or '0' if output disconnected
> - connection character between in and out parameters

Response Triggers

Notes

In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by

Examples

volumes and modes to preset 5

#PRST-STO 5␍ ~PRST-STO 5␍␊

Recall audio and video conne c tio ns fro m preset 3

#PRST-VID? 3,2␍ ~PRST-VID 3, 4>2␍␊

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ROUTE

Set:

ROUTE

End User

Public

#ROUTE␠layer,dest,src␍

ROUTE␠

␍␊

layer – 3 (Data)

src – 0 (Data source ID)

The GET command identifies input switching on Step-in clients
The following example routes RS-232 data from the RS-232 source to HDBaseT Out 4:

“#ROUTE 3,4,0”,0x0D

Command -

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get

Description Syntax

Set: Set data layer routing
Get: Get data layer routing

Response

~nn@

Parameters

dest - 1-8 (Output 1-8)

x (Disconnect / Disable routing)

Response Triggers

Notes

The SET command is for remote input switching on Step-in clients (essentially via by the Web)

K-Config Example

ROUTE?

layer,dest,src

Command Type - Routing

End User Public

#ROUTE?␍

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SIGNAL

Set: - -

-

Set: - -

SIGNAL␠

inp_id - input number

Command -

Command Type - System

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get

SIGNAL?

End User Public

Description Syntax

Get: Get input signal lock status

#SIGNAL?␠inp_id␍

Response

~ nn@

inp_id,status ␍␊

Parameters

status - lock status according to signal validation (see Section 14.2.2 Signal Validation)

Response Triggers

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

Notes

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VID

Set:

VID

End User

Public

#VID␠ in>out, in>out,…␍

VID␠

␍␊

in - input number or '0' to disconnect output
When AFV switching mode is active, this command also switches audio and the unit replies with command

~AV.

~AV.

Switch video input 2 to output 4

Switch video input 4 to output 2 in machine 6

Disconnect video and audio output 4

Switch video input 3 to all outputs

Chaining

Command -

Command Type - Switch

Command Name Permission Transparency

Get:

VID?

End User Public

Description Syntax

Set: Set video switch state

Get: Get video switch state

#VID?␠ out␍
#VID?␠ * ␍

Response

Set: ~nn@VID␠in>out ␍␊
~nn@VID␠in>out ␍␊ …

Get: ~nn@VID␠in>out ␍␊
~nn@

in>1, in>2, …

Parameters

> - connection character between in and out parameters
out - output number or '*' for all ou tpu t s

Response Triggers

Notes

Examples

When AFV switching mode is active, this command also switches audio and the unit replies with command

Switch video and audio input 3 to output 7

#AV 3>7CR ~01@AV 3>7 CRLF
#V 2>4CR ~01@VID 2>4CRLF
#6@VID 4>2CR ~06@VID 4>2CRLF
#AV 0>4CR ~01@AV 0>4 CRLF
#V 3>* CR ~01@VID 3>* CRLF

#AV 1>* | V 3>4, 2>2, 2>1, 0>2 | V 3>9 | A 0>1 | V? * CR

1. Switch audio and video from input 1 to all outputs

2. Switch video input 3 to output 4,
video input 2 to output 2,
video input 2 to output 1 and
disconnect video output 2

3. Switch video input 3 to output 9 (non-existent)

4. Disconnect audio output 1

5. Get status of all video links
Command processing begins after entering CR
A response is sent for each command after processing

~AV 1>*CRLF
~VID 3>4 CRLF
~VID 2>2 CRLF
~VID 2>1 CRLF
~VID 0>2 CRLF

~VID ERR003 CRLF
~AUD 0>1CRLF
~VID 2>1, 0>2, 1>3,

3>4 CRLF

multiple
commands

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0

1

640x480p @59.94H z/60Hz

720x480p @59.94H z/60Hz

3

1280x720p @59.94Hz/60Hz

5

720(1440)x480i @59.94Hz/60Hz

7

720(1440)x240p @59.94Hz/60Hz

9

720(1440)x240p @59.94Hz/60Hz

10

2880x480i @59.94H z/ 60H z

2880x480i @59.94Hz/60Hz

12

2880x240p @59.94Hz/60Hz

2880x240p @59.94Hz/60Hz

14

1440x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz

16

720x576p @50Hz

18

19

1280x720p @50Hz

20

21

720(1440)x576i @50Hz

720(1440)x576i @50Hz

23

720(1440)x288p @50Hz

25

2880x576i @50Hz

27

2880x288p @50Hz

29

1440x576p @50Hz

30

1440x576p @50Hz

1920x1080p @50H z

32

1920x1080p @23.9 7H z/ 24H z

1920x1080p @25H z

34

2880x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz

36

2880x576p @50Hz

38

39

1920x1080i @50Hz

14.2.1 Video Resolutions

VIC Number Resolution

No Signal (for input) / Native - EDID (for output)

2

720x480p @59.94H z/60Hz

4

1920x1080i @59.94Hz/60Hz

6

720(1440)x480i @59.94Hz/60Hz

8

11

13

1440x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz

15

1920x1080p @59.9 4H z/ 60H z

17

720x576p @50Hz

1920x1080i @50Hz

22

24

26

28

31

33

35

37

720(1440)x288p @50Hz

2880x576i @50Hz

2880x288p @50Hz

1920x1080p @29.9 7H z/ 30H z

2880x480p @59.94Hz/60Hz

2880x576p @50Hz

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1920x1080i @100Hz

41

1280x720p @100Hz

720x576p @100Hz

43

720(1440)x576i @100Hz

45

1920x1080i @119.88/120Hz

47

48

720x480p @119.88/120Hz

49

50

720(1440)x480i @119.88/120Hz

720(1440)x480i @119.88/120Hz

52

720x576p @200Hz

720x576p @200Hz

54

720(1440)x576i @200Hz

56

720x480p @239.76/240Hz

58

59

720(1440)x480i @239.76/240Hz

1280x720p @23.97Hz/24Hz

61

1280x720p @25Hz

1280x720p @29.97Hz/30Hz

63

1920x1080p @100H z

65-100

Custom resolution 1

101

Custom resolution 3

103

104

Custom resolution 5

(Reserved)

6

VIC Number Resolution

40

42

720x576p @100Hz

44

720(1440)x576i @100Hz

46

1280x720p @119.88/120Hz

720x480p @119.88/120Hz

51

53

720(1440)x576i @200Hz

55

720x480p @239.76/240Hz

57

720(1440)x480i @239.76/240Hz

60

62

1920x1080p @119. 88/ 12 0Hz

64

(Reserved)

100

Custom resolution 2

102

Custom resolution 4

104-254

60

Underscan 1

VS-88DT - Kramer Protocol

0

1

Signal or sink is valid

Sink and EDID is valid

Number

Value

0

1

UDP

14.2.2 Signal Validation

Number Value

Signal or sink is not valid

2

14.2.3 Ethernet Port Types

TCP

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