Kramer VS-1616D-MD User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-1616D-MD

16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher

P/N: 2900-300434 Rev 2

VS-1616D-MD – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 3

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 3

2.2 Safety Instructions 4

2.3 Safety Instructions (Laser) 4

2.4 Compliance with Leakage Current Requirements 4

2.5 Recycling Kramer Products 5

2.6 Medical Electrical Equipment (IEC 60601-1) 5

3Overview 6

3.1 About Fast Switching 7

3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology 8

3.3 About the Power Connect™ Feature 8

4Defining the VS-1616D-MD 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher 9

5Installing in a Rack 14

6Connecting the VS-1616D-MD 15

6.1 Card Limitations 16

6.2 Port Numbering 17

6.3 Serial Data on DGKat Plus RS-232 Cards 19

6.4 Connecting to the VS-1616D-MD via RS-232 20

6.5 Connecting to the VS-1616D-MD via Ethernet 20

7Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 24

7.1 Startup Display 24

7.2 Using the Selector Buttons 25

7.3 Confirming Actions 26

7.4 Switching Actions 27

7.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 30

8Using the Configuration Menus 31

8.1 Using the Setup Menu 32

8.2 Using the Config Menu 37

9Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 61

10 Installing and Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 62

10.1 Installing the Test Module 62

10.2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 63

10.3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 64

10.4 Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 64

11 Hardware Installation Instructions 67

11.1 I/O Card Installation 67

12 Upgrading the VS-1616D-MD Firmware 70

13 Technical Specifications 71

14 Default Communication Parameters 74

15 Label Information 75

16 Factory Default EDID 76

16.1 DVI Input Card 76

16.2 HDCP Input Card 77

16.3 HDMI Input Card 79

16.4 HDMI plus Audio Input Card 81

VS-1616D-MD - Introduction

16.5 DVI Dual Channel Input Card 83

16.6 DGKat Input Card 85

16.7 HDBaseT Input Card 87

16.8 VGA Input Card 89

17 Communication Protocol 3000 91

17.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 91

17.2 Table of Protocol 3000 Commands 94

18 Communication Protocol 2000 95

Figures

Figure 1: VS-1616D-MD Front Panel Numeric Keypad 9

Figure 2: VS-1616D-MD 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel 10

Figure 3: VS-1616D-MD 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 12

Figure 4: Connecting the VS-1616D-MD 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher 15

Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering 17

Figure 6: EDID Numbering Assignment 19

Figure 7: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission 19

Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 21

Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 22

Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 22

Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window 23

Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 24

Figure 13: Menu Tree 31

Figure 14: Resolution DIP-switch 63

Figure 15: Signal Paths for Isolating Problems 64

Figure 16: Inserting the Card into a Slot 67

Figure 17: Card Handles 68

Figure 18: Device Label 75

VS-1616D-MD - 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 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 and GROUP 11:

Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-1616D-MD 16x16 Digital Matrix

Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Professional display systems requiring video signal routing

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

large duplication systems

Rental/staging applications

Note: 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:

Analog audio plus digital audio

DGKat plus RS-232 (HDCP)

DisplayPort plus analog audio

DVI

DVI (HDCP)

DVI dual link

VS-1616D-MD - Introduction

HDMI (HDCP)

HDMI (over 4LC fiber optic cable) with 610 module

HDMI (over SC fiber optic cable) with 670 module (HDCP), see note below

HDMI (over HDBaseT) plus IR, RS-232 and Ethernet (HDCP)

HDMI plus analog audio (HDCP)

HDMI UHD plus analog audio (HDCP)

HDMI plus digital audio (HDCP)

HDMI output scaler (HDCP)

HDMI UHD (over HDBaseT 70m) plus IR and RS-232 (HDCP)

SDI plus analog audio

Test card plus analog audio embedding/de-embedding

VGA

VGA plus analog audio

Note: The HDMI over fiber optic with 670 module cards are fully compatible with

the Kramer 670T/670R and 671T/671R HDMI/DVI transmitters and receivers for

non-HDCP content.

VS-1616D-MD - Getting Started

2 Getting Started

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Warning:

Indicates a possible hazard to life or serious injury to

persons

Caution:

Recommended procedure which if not followed may

result in damage to the equipment or injury to persons

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 http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/VS-1616D-MD 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 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-1616D-MD away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust

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

only to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

VS-1616D-MD - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

Warning:

No operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall

adapter that is provided with the unit.

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

Warning:

To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only

be connected to a supply mains with protective earth

Warning:

No modification of this equipment is allowed

Warning:

Do not install this equipment in a patient environment

2.3 Safety Instructions (Laser)

Warning:

Class 1 laser product

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

magnifying lenses, 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 Compliance with Leakage Current Requirements

To ensure compliance with leakage current requirements in medical systems, the

following connections between input and output connectors are allowed:

Non-optical communication—Medical to medical, non-medical to

non-medical, where:

Medical—Device certified according to IEC 60601-1

Non-medical—Device certified according to other standard(s)

Optical communication—No restrictions

VS-1616D-MD - Getting Started

2.5 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

2.6 Medical Electrical Equipment (IEC 60601-1)

In the modern medical environment remote access is essential, for example, to

transfer clinical data between doctors and to train to medical students. The

VS-1616D-MD is certified according to the IEC 60601-1, Clause 2.1.3, Medical

Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for EMC standard which is

required when accessory devices are used at locations where medical personnel

and patients are present.

The VS-1616D-MD constitutes an optional component that can be considered

necessary and suitable as part of medical equipment or for use as part of a

medical system to provide real time simultaneous video feeds to those present at

the local medical environment and at remote locations. In this environment, the

product can be added to the system ONLY if the connecting equipment has been

evaluated and meets the IEC 60601-1 safety standards. Note, that when attaching

accessory devices to a digital or analog interface, they must comply with the IEC

standard for which they are used: Safety Standard (IEC 60601-1), Information

Technology equipment (IEC 60950-1 (2ed)).

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