Kramer Electronics VS-88HN User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER GUIDE
K-Router Plus Online
User Guide
Version 2.0.28
P/N: 2900-300247 Rev 1
K-Router Plus Online User Guide – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Downloading and Installing K-Router Plus 2
3 Defining K-Router Plus 3
3.1 Defining the Menu Bar Items 5
3.2 Defining the View Mode 5
4 Using K-Router Plus 8
4.1 Connecting a Router 8
4.2 Switching Inputs to Outputs 8
4.3 Using the Take Button 12
4.4 Using Presets 12
4.5 Using Input/Output Properties 14
5 Using the Menu Utilities 16
5.1 Using Device Details 16
5.2 Updating the Firmware 17
5.3 Using the EDID Manager 18
5.4 Restarting the Device 19
5.5 Editing Custom Resolutions 20
5.6 Using K-Link Data 21
5.7 Using the Settings Menu 22
5.8 Using the Help Menu 23
Figures
Figure 1: K-Router Plus Main Screen 3
Figure 2: Dual Mode View 6
Figure 3: Matrix Mode View 6
Figure 4: I/O List Mode View 7
Figure 5: Connection Method Window 8
Figure 6: Device Detail Window 16
Figure 7: Firmware Upgrade Window 17
Figure 8: EDID Manager Window 18
Figure 9: Saving an EDID 19
Figure 10: Restart Device Window 19
Figure 11: Edit Custom Resolutions Window 20
Figure 12: K-Link Data Window 21
Figure 13: System Colors Window 22
Figure 14: Select Color Window 22
Figure 15: About Window 23
K-Router Plus Online User Guide - 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 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 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.
Kramer Electronics presents the K-Router Plus software application for remotely
controlling Kramer matrix switchers over an Ethernet, RS-232 or USB connection.
The graphic user interface makes it easy to visualize and switch devices
connected to the router. The powerful suite of utilities makes it easy to view and
change EDID, communication, device and display settings.
Note: K-Router Plus supports a wide range of Kramer routers. This manual
describes all the features available in K-Router Plus. Not all of the features are
implemented for every device. Each K-Router Plus is customized to the
connected device and implements a subset of these features. Active features
appear in black and inactive features appear in grey.
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K-Router Plus Online User Guide - Downloading and Installing K-Router Plus
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check
if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
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2 Downloading and Installing K-Router Plus
To download K-Router Plus Online User Guide:
1. Go to the Kramer Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.co.il/.
2. Do a Product Search for your router.
3. Select the Downloads tab.
4. Under Product Software click K-Router Plus.
5. On the K-Router Plus page click Download Now.
6. Save the downloaded folder to your desktop.
To install K-Router Plus:
1. Double-click the downloaded folder to open.
2. Double-click the application file to launch.
3. Follow the Wizard instructions and when asked, select K-Router Plus from
the list of available software products.
An icon for launching K-Router Plus Online User Guide appears on your
desktop and under
Start > All Programs > Kramer Electronics > K-Router Plus.
To launch K-Router Plus Online User Guide, click on the icon. The K-Router
Plus Online User Guide screen opens (see Figure 1).
K-Router Plus Online User Guide - Defining K-Router Plus
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3 Defining K-Router Plus
Note: The examples shown below may not exactly match what you see on your
version of K-Router Plus. This is due to the specific customization of K-Router
Plus to each router.
Figure 1 defines the elements of the main screen of K-Router Plus.
Figure 1: K-Router Plus Main Screen
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K-Router Plus Online User Guide - Defining K-Router Plus
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Feature
Function
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Menu Bar
Shows File, Device, Settings and Help submenus (see Section 3.1)
2
Tool Button Bar
Connects and disconnects a router
Refreshes all router information to the program
View Mode displays the I/O list and matrix views together
View Mode displays a matrix view only
View Mode displays the I/O list only
Take Sets up the switch, actuates the change, x cancels
the take.
Note: K-Router Plus displays the change on screen but the device does
not switch until the actuate button is pushed
Preset saves the present state to a preset memory location (in
this example 1–16, the number varies according to the machine)
Preset loads a saved state from a preset memory location
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I/O Button Bar
Selects all outputs. Together with OFF disconnects all
inputs and outputs
Deselects all outputs
Turns off the selected input
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OUTPUT
Buttons
Select the target output(s) (1 – n)
The number of output buttons match the configuration of your router
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Output Check
Box
Allows choosing multiple outputs
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Active Status
Indicator
On input and output buttons, lights red if inactive, green if active
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INPUT Buttons
Select the target input (1 – n)
The number of input buttons match the configuration of your router
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MATRIX VIEW
Displays all active crosspoint connections; click at an intersection to
make a new connection
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STATUS
Indicates the type of router, its connection method and if the device is
connected or not
K-Router Plus Online User Guide - Defining K-Router Plus
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Menu
Item
Function
File
Connect/Disconnect
Connects and disconnects a router
Exit
Closes the K-Router Plus application
Device
Device Details
Displays and allows changing the router
information and communication parameters
Firmware Update
Updates the router firmware from a saved file
EDID Manager
Allows loading, viewing and saving an EDID
Restart Device
Restarts the connected router
Edit Custom Resolutions
Allows the choice and specification of nonstandard resolutions
K-Link Data
Routes K-Link data connections
Settings
System Colors
Allows the selection and customization of system
colors
Help
About
Displays the K-Router Plus software version and
Kramer contact information
3.1 Defining the Menu Bar Items
The following table explains the functions available on the menu bar.
Note: Active functions appear in black. Inactive functions appear in grey.
For detailed explanations see Section 5.
3.2 Defining the View Mode
The view mode allows you to view the connections as an I/O list, a matrix or a
combined list and matrix view.
To see the dual mode view:
Click the icon. The I/O list and a matrix display all the connections
(Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Dual Mode View
To see the matrix view:
Click the icon. A large matrix displays all of the connections (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Matrix Mode View
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