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MODEL:
VS-6464DN-EM
8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format
Managed Digital Matrix Switcher
Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 2
Overview 4
Mounting VS-6464DN-EM 10
Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM 11
Port Numbering 12
Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via RS-232 14
Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via USB (VCOM) 14
Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet 14
Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 17
Startup Display 17
Using the Selector Buttons 18
Confirming Actions 18
Switching Actions 19
Locking the Front Panel Buttons 21
Using the Configuration Menus 22
Using the Setup Menu 22
Using the Config Menu 26
Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 32
Using the Input / Output Cards 33
Defining the HDCP-IN8-F64 / HDCP-OUT8-F64 33
Defining the DGKat-IN8-F64 / DGKat-OUT8-F64 34
Defining the F670-IN8-F64 / F670-OUT8-F64 36
Defining the F610-IN8-F64 / F610-OUT8-F64 38
Defining the DVI-IN8-F64 / DVI-OUT8-F64 39
Defining the VGAA-IN8-F64 / VGAA-OUT8-F64 40
Troubleshooting Video and Audio Problems 43
Defining the Controller and Test Card 43
Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 44
Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 45
Installing the Test Module 45
Troubleshooting Video Problems 46
Troubleshooting Audio Problems 47
Input / Output Card Hardware Installation Instructions 50
Installing a PS-1DN Power Supply 52
Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card Firmware 53
Upgrading Firmware Using K-Upload 53
Upgrading Firmware Using Kramer Network 54
Technical Specifications 55
VS-6464DN-EM Chassis 55
Quick VS-6464DN-EM Card Comparison 55
Default Settings 57
Default Communication Parameters 57
Factory Default EDID 57
Protocol 3000 62
Understanding Protocol 3000 Commands 63
Protocol 3000 Syntax 64
Protocol 3000 Commands 64
Using the Packet Protocol 90
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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!
Throughout this user manual the chassis configuration is shown with 64 DVI inputs and 64
DVI outputs as a representation only.
The following cards are available and may be mixed in the same chassis:
• HDCP-IN8-F64 / HDCP-OUT8-F64
(see Defining the HDCP-IN8-F64 / HDCP-OUT8-F64 on page 33)
• DGKat-IN8-F64 / DGKat-OUT8-F64
(see Defining the DGKat-IN8-F64 / DGKat-OUT8-F64 on page 34)
• F670-IN8-F64 / F670-OUT8-F64
(see Defining the F670-IN8-F64 / F670-OUT8-F64 on page 36)
• F610-IN8-F64 / F610-OUT8-F64
(see Defining the F610-IN8-F64 / F610-OUT8-F64 on page 38)
• DVI-IN8-F64 / DVI-OUT8-F64
(see Defining the DVI-IN8-F64 / DVI-OUT8-F64 on page 39)
• VGAA-IN8-F64 / VGAA-OUT8-F64
(see Defining the VGAA-IN8-F64 / VGAA-OUT8-F64 on page 40)
The F670-IN8/OUT8-F64 cards are fully compatible with the Kramer 670T/670R and
671T/671R HDMI/DVI transmitters and receivers for non-HDCP content.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
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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-6464DN-EM to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
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Safety Instructions
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.
Caution:
• This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
• For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
• There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
• Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
• Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
• Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified
personnel only.
• To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which located on the bottom of the unit.
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/.
Older display devices require a longer time between the loss of one digital signal and the
introduction of another, as well as a physical disconnection of the interconnecting cable in
order to be able to detect and adjust to the new video attributes and parameters. Normal
switching, therefore, introduced a 5V signal disconnection along with a delay in switching.
Many newer display devices, however, are now capable of accepting “on-the-fly” switching.
Depending on the display device in use, the VS-6464DN-EM allows for fast switching (minor
reset and the connection kept alive) and extra fast switching (no reset and the connection
kept alive), see Config Menu—Setting Output Port Parameters on page 29. Using the fast and
extra fast switching modes allows for fraction-of-a-second switching times when using high
performance display devices or when using a scaler on the video output.
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The Power Connect™ feature here means that the VS-6464DN-EM can supply power to the
TP transmitters and receivers (for example, the TP-573 and TP-574) as long as the devices
are within 90m (270ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature applies as long as the
cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 90m on standard CAT 5 cable. For
longer distances, a heavier gauge cable should be used (a TP cable is still suitable for the
video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances).
Overview
The Kramer VS-6464DN-EM is a high performance managed matrix switcher chassis for AV
signals. The unit is modular and populated from 8 x 8 to 64 x 64 ports in increments of eight
inputs and/or eight outputs. The unit supports various signals, depending on the type of cards
installed, and includes two power supplies with an optional third for redundancy and a
controller and testing module that can monitor and test any input or output in the matrix. It
features a very high bandwidth of up to 3.4Gbps (for the chassis only, effective bandwidth of
the system depends on the input / output cards, see Using the Input / Output Cards
on page 33) 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-6464DN-EM is highly configurable – you can add or remove inputs and outputs
independently in groups of eight and mix different types of input/output cards in the same
chassis. For example, you can configure a device as an 8 x 24 or a 64 x 8 matrix switcher to
exactly suit your needs.
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• Kramer Core™ – Flexible infrastructure conversion. Copper, fiber or Twisted Pair, all can
be used at the same time according to input/output module selection. The matrix
receives signals from compatible Kramer transmitters, automatically converts between
available infrastructure options and sends the signals to compatible Kramer receivers.
• Max. Data Rate – 10.2Gbps (3.4Gbps per graphic channel) when using compatible
cards.
• HDTV Compatible.
• HDCP Compliant – With DVI (HDCP), F670, and DGKat modules.
• HDMI Support.
• DGKat™ Signal Integration – Kramer’s unique technology for converting TMDS as well
as control and communication to signals that run over twisted pair cables. For optimum
range and performance using, use recommended Kramer cables, available at
www.kramerav.com/product/VS-6464DN-EM
• Kramer Equalization & re-Klocking™ Technology – Rebuilds the digital signal to travel
longer distances.
• Optional Fast Switching Support – For fraction of a second switching.
• Modular & Easily Configurable Platform – Input or output module types can be mixed
and added in increments of 8 from 8x8 up to 64x64.
• Versatile Selection of Modules – Including DVI, HDCP (HDMI over DVI connector),
HDMI over Fiber, DVI over Fiber, VGA and DGKat (HDMI over twisted pair).
• Kramer Protocol 3000.
• Flexible Configuration – To disable HDCP support and convert between HDMI and DVI.
You can operate the VS-6464DN-EM via the front panel buttons or remotely via:
• RS-232 or USB (VCOM) serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or
other serial controller.
• Ethernet over a LAN.
• Kramer Network enterprise management platform.
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This section defines the front and rear panels of the VS-6464DN-EM.
Buttons 11, 12 and 13 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively.
# Feature Function
1 ESC Press to exit the current operation.
2 EDID Press to assign EDID channels.
3 STO Press to store the current setup in a preset. After
pressing the MENU button, this button lights and is
enabled.
4 ALL Press to connect an input to all outputs. After pressing
the MENU button, this button lights and is enabled.
5 Double-function OFF Press to turn off an output. After pressing the MENU
Menu Button
Selector Buttons button, this button lights and is enabled.
Functions
6 Area RCL Press to recall a preset. After pressing the MENU
button, this button lights and is enabled.
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. For example, to
enter input 5, you can press either 05 or 5, ENT.
Press to enter the options in a setup menu.
9 IR Receiver Infrared remote control sensor (for future use).
10 IR LED Lights yellow when receiving commands from the IR
remote control transmitter (for future use).
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# Feature Function
18 ◄ (Backward) Press to shift the sliding window to the right (the LCD display only shows 13
cross-points out of a total of 16).
19 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Numeric keypad, 1 to 0.
9, 0
20 ► (Forward) Press to shift the sliding window to the left (the LCD display only shows 13
cross-points out of a total of 16).
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# Feature Function
21 Test Module DVI Molex 24-pin Connect to one of the relevant video inputs/outputs to aid in
Video Connector troubleshooting (see Troubleshooting Video Problems
on page 46).
22 PATTERN Button Press the button repeatedly to change the video pattern
generated by the Test module (see Setting the Pattern of the
Generated Video on page 45).
23 RESOLUTION DIP-switches Set the resolution for video generated by the Test module (see
Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video on page 44).
24 Test Module 3.5mm Mini Jack Connect to one of the relevant audio inputs/outputs to aid in
Unbalanced Analog Audio troubleshooting (see Troubleshooting Audio Problems
Connector on page 47).
25 Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the cards
IN 1~32
installed (1 to 32, see Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM
Connectors
on page 11).
INPUTS
26 IN 33~64 Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the cards
Connectors installed (33 to 64, see Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM
on page 11).
27 USB Virtual COM Port Connect to a PC or remote controller (see Connecting to the
USB Mini-B Connector VS-6464DN-EM via USB (VCOM) on page 14) and perform
firmware upgrade of the device and compatible input/output
cards (see Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card
Firmware on page 53).
28 RESET Button For future use.
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# Feature Function
29 AC Mains Power Module Power supply 1: Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to
the AC mains supply.
30 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connect to a PC or remote controller (see Connecting to the
VS-6464DN-EM via RS-232 on page 14) and perform firmware
upgrade of the device and compatible input/output cards (see
Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input / Output Card Firmware
on page 53).
31 NET Ethernet RJ-45 Connector Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (see
Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet on page 14) and
perform firmware upgrade of the device and compatible
input/output cards (see Upgrading VS-6464DN-EM and Input /
Output Card Firmware on page 53).
LINK LED flashes when communication is active. POWER LED
lights when the interface receives power.
32 Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the cards
OUT 1~32
installed (1 to 32, see Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM
Connectors
on page 11).
OUTPUTS
33 OUT 32~64 Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the cards
Connectors installed (33 to 64, see Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM
on page 11).
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Mounting VS-6464DN-EM
This section provides instructions for mounting VS-6464DN-EM. Before installing, verify that
the environment is within the recommended range:
• Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F).
• Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
• Humidity – 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Caution:
• Mount VS-6464DN-EM before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
• Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.
• Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
• Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding
overloading of the circuits.
• Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Attach both ear brackets by removing the screws from each side of the
machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets or place
the machine on a table.
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.
In the following example, only two inputs and two outputs are connected.
Given an input signal that is HDCP encoded, the VS-6464DN-EM outputs a signal only if the
output port to which it is switched supports HDCP.
Port Numbering
On each card there are eight physical ports numbered sequentially from top to bottom and left
to right. Figure 5 displays a sample numbering showing only the bottom of each card.
The following EDID configuration is based on the port numbering shown in Figure 5 and lists
requested switching configurations and their results.
EDID Request EDID Sent
From OUT 21 Blank (256 bytes of 0xFF)
From IN 25 None (error message displayed)
AV data flow is: source > VS-6464DN-EM > display. EDID information flow is: display >
VS-6464DN-EM > source, which means that the EDID input is the display side and the EDID
output is the AV source side. This is the reverse of the AV data flow direction.
When assigning EDIDs, note that the top row of the LCD display labeled OUTPUTS
relates to the ports connected to the sources (AV inputs), and the bottom row of the
LCD display labeled INPUTS relates to the ports connected to displays (AV outputs).
In Figure 6, the EDID from EDID input 8 (VS-6464DN-EM Output port 8) has been assigned
to all EDID outputs (VS-6464DN-EM Input ports).
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.
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-6464DN-EM directly to the Ethernet port on your
PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
After connecting the VS-6464DN-EM to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 7.
6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as
shown in Figure 10.
For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255
(excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Close.
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-6464DN-EM to the Ethernet port on a network
hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Startup Display
After switching on the power, the LCD display shows the following screens in sequence (text
in the LCD Display may vary according to machine settings).
The VS-6464DN-EM does not have separate output and input buttons. Instead, the front
panel includes a numeric keypad within the Selector Buttons area (see Defining the
VS-6464DN-EM 8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher
on page 6). This numeric keypad lets you enter both the output and input numbers as well as
various numeric configuration values (see Using the Selector Buttons on page 18).
When the unit is powered-on, the last matrix setup that was used is loaded. Use either the
setup recall (records a stored configuration from a preset, see Setup Menu—6: recall setup
XX, Recalling a Preset on page 25) or default setup recall (for quick retrieval of a commonly
used programmable default setup, see Recalling the Default Setup on page 21) functions to
retrieve other setups.
Figure 11 shows the output-input matrix on the LCD display. The LCD display can show only
13 out of the 64 available matrix combinations at once. To view any of the matrix
combinations use the ◄ or the ► buttons on the front panel to shift the sliding window to the
right or left.
When entering an output/input combination, the contents of the LCD display automatically
shift to indicate the current status of the selected output.
Pressing 00 (or 0, ENTER) is only relevant for an input and is used to disconnect the currently
entered output number from the input.
For example, the following display indicates that outputs 8 and 12 are disconnected from any
input (note that the corresponding inputs in the second line are blank):
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13
12 08 10 14 13 06
The ESC button is used to cancel an operation without affecting the current status. For
example, if you enter an incorrect number by mistake, press the ESC button to cancel the
operation.
At any stage, if no button is pressed within approximately 15 seconds, the automatic timeout
causes the VS-6464DN-EM to exit the operation and revert to the output/input display.
Confirming Actions
You can choose to work in the At Once (default, for all actions except storing/recalling) or the
Confirm mode.
Failure to press the TAKE button within a few seconds results in the action timing out
automatically.
If the TAKE button is flashing, you cannot toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes. A
flashing TAKE button indicates that an action is currently pending confirmation.
1. Press TAKE to toggle between the At Once mode and the Confirm mode.
The TAKE button lights and actions now require user confirmation.
2. Press the lit TAKE button to toggle from the Confirm mode back to the At Once mode.
The TAKE button is no longer lit and actions no longer require user confirmation.
Actions only require confirmation when the device is in the Confirm mode.
Switching Actions
This section describes how to:
• Switch one input to one output (see Switching One Input to One Output on page 19).
• Switch several inputs to several outputs (see Switching Several Inputs to Several
Outputs on page 20).
• Turn off several outputs (see Turning an Output Off on page 20).
The left-hand side of the display shows a section of the output/input display
automatically sliding the content to include output 12.
2. Using the numeric keypad, enter the required input (in this example, 14):
▪ In the At Once mode, the switching takes place immediately and the LCD display
shows a segment of the input-output status that includes the switched input and
output (for example, 14-12).
In the Confirm mode, the LCD display shows the following:
In 14 => Out 12
Incomplete actions time out after approximately 15 seconds.
▪ In the Confirm mode, press the flashing TAKE button to switch the input to the
output.
If you want to switch several inputs to several outputs, you must be in the Confirm mode.
In the Confirm mode you can enter a batch of several actions and then confirm the batch by
pressing TAKE once (simultaneously switching several output-input combinations).
Turning off an output means that there is no input switched to this output. This is indicated on
the display by the Input being blank underneath the relevant Output.
To turn off several outputs in the Confirm mode, repeat the switching actions described in
Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs on page 20 but set the inputs to 00.
You can store a commonly used setup as the default setup (see Config Menu—Store Default
Setup on page 30) which can be recalled at any time.
This is not the setup that is loaded when the unit is turned on. When the unit is turned on, the
setup that was last used before the unit was turned off is loaded.
All of the procedures in this section assume that you are starting the procedure from the
standard, operational output/input display.
3. Using the numeric keys, enter the input to be switched to all outputs.
The TAKE button flashes.
4. Press TAKE.
The selected input is switched to all outputs. The display reverts to the output/input
display showing that the selected input is switched to all outputs.
This option assigns an EDID to between one and eight inputs in non-volatile storage. More
than eight EDID assignments must be assigned in multiple batches.
Each input on the VS-6464DN-EM has a factory default EDID loaded (see Factory Default
EDID on page 57). The EDID for each input can be changed independently via the menu
(described below) or by uploading an EDID binary file to each input via the RS-232 port.
It is necessary to have a display/device connected to the output from which you want to read
the EDID. Failure to do so results in the default EDID being written to storage.
3. Press ENT.
The current EDID matrix configuration is displayed.
4. Using the numeric keys, enter the input in which to store the EDID (in this example, 08),
and enter the output (in this example, 05) from which to read the EDID.
The following is displayed:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
05 out05 => in08
3. Press ENT.
The current EDID matrix configuration is displayed. In this example, input 07 is assigned
to output 05, all other EDID values are default.
05 06 07 08 09 10
05
This option sets the time delay for an output which lapses between entering a switching action
and the execution of the action. This delay can be set for each output independently. The
delay is defined in units of 200ms and ranges from 0 to 15, providing delays of between 0 and
3 seconds (15 x 200ms = 3 seconds).
3. Using the numeric keys, enter the preset (1 to 60) in which to store the current setup.
The following is displayed:
Wait …..
After a few seconds, if the preset is not empty, the following is displayed:
SETUP NOT EMPTY
CONFIRM
3. Using the numeric keys, enter the preset (in this example, 02) to recall.
The following is displayed:
Wait …..
After a few seconds, the following is displayed on the right hand side:
CONFIRM
RECALL <= 02
When browsing through the configuration menu, enabled buttons light or flash.
This option displays a list of inputs and indicates on which of them signals have been
detected.
2. Press MENU.
The following is displayed:
IN: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11
OUT: o X o o o o X o o o X
o indicates that a signal is detected and X indicates that no signal is detected on the
relevant input.
3. Do one of the following:
▪ Press BREAKAWAY to exit the Config Menu.
▪ Wait approximately 15 seconds for the operation to time out.
▪ Press MENU to move to the next Config Menu option.
This option sets input port-specific parameters. Ports that show an X have no parameters
available to modify. Ports that show an o have parameters available to modify. The
parameters that are available, such as, audio balance, depend on the type of card installed
and whether the card is an input or an output card (see Using the Input / Output Cards
on page 33 for information on the input / output cards and their parameters).
X indicates that there are no modifiable parameters for the associated port and o indicates
that there are modifiable parameters for the associated port.
3. Press TAKE to enter the list of ports.
The cursor flashes on a selected port.
4. Select the required port using the left and right arrow buttons.
6. To select the next parameter press the right arrow button (see Using the Input / Output
Cards on page 33 for available parameters).
Or:
7. To enter the selected parameter press TAKE.
The parameter options are displayed.
8. Select the required action or number using the keypad numbers and arrows.
9. Press TAKE to save the change.
The parameter change is not implemented on the system until you press TAKE.
This option displays a list of outputs and indicates which have loads attached to them.
o indicates that a load is attached and X indicates that no load is detected on the relevant
output.
3. Do one of the following:
▪ Press BREAKAWAY to exit the Config Menu.
▪ Wait approximately 15 seconds for the operation to time out.
▪ Press MENU to move to the next Config Menu option.
This option sets port-specific parameters. Ports that show an X have no parameters available
to modify. Ports that show an o have parameters available to modify. The parameters that are
available, such as, audio balance, depend on the type of card installed and whether the card
is an input or an output card. Tables listing output cards and their parameters can be found at
the end of this section.
X indicates that there are no modifiable parameters for the associated port and o indicates
that there are modifiable parameters for the associated port.
3. Press TAKE to enter the list of ports.
The cursor flashes on a selected port.
4. Select the required port to modify using the left and right arrow buttons.
5. Press TAKE to enter the parameters list.
A message similar to the following is displayed with the relevant port number in place of
06:
OUT: 06
SET: Reset SubBoard
6. To select the next parameter press the right arrow button (see Using the Input / Output
Cards on page 33 for available parameters).
Or:
7. To enter the displayed parameter press TAKE.
The parameter options are displayed.
8. Select the required action or number using the keypad numbers and arrows.
9. Press TAKE to save the change.
The parameter change is not implemented on the system until you press TAKE.
This option lets you store the current setup as the default setup. The default setup can be
recalled at any time using the DEFAULT SETUP button (see Recalling the Default Setup
on page 21).
This is not the setup that is loaded when the unit is switched on.
4. Press TAKE.
The following is displayed:
current matrix stage
store as DEFAULT setup
This indicates that the current setup is stored as the default setup. After a few seconds the
next option on the Config Menu is displayed.
This option lets you turn all outputs off or reset the unit to its factory default settings.
4. Press 1 to turn off all outputs or 2 to perform a factory reset of all options.
Selecting option 2 to perform a factory default reset clears all setups, options and
configuration.
6. Press TAKE.
The following is displayed:
Matrix erased!!!
Please, wait …
The matrix and device configuration are erased. After a few seconds the next option on
the Config Menu is displayed.
3. Either:
▪ Press BREAKAWAY to exit the Config Menu.
▪ Wait approximately 15 seconds for the operation to time out.
2. Press ENT.
The following is displayed:
Test Board: 1 MaxInput:65 MaxOutput:65
The number of input and output ports can only be set in units of eight, for example, 8 x 8, 64 x
8 or 40 x 16, and not 5 x 4 or 12 x 17.
3. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of input and output ports installed.
The TAKE button flashes.
4. Press TAKE.
The number of installed ports is saved and the display reverts to the output/input display.
5. Reboot the device by turning the power off and then on again.
If you customized the number of displayed ports before installing a new module, you may
need to re-customize the displayed ports to reflect your hardware change.
Not all options are displayed for every menu selection. Some parameters depend on the
specific selection of other parameters.
The volume control provides only attenuation, not gain. Hence, setting volume to 100%
provides 0 attenuation.
The DGKat-OUT8-F64 is an 8-Output HDMI & RS-232 over DGKat Card (F-64):
The Power Connect™ feature here means that the VS-6464DN-EM can supply power to the
TP transmitters and receivers (for example, the TP-573 and TP-574).
Serial data present on the RS-232 port of a DGKat input /output card is not transmitted via the
switcher. This data is transmitted over the TP cable of the same input / output card (see
Figure 12).
N/A
N/A
Audio output is accessed by connecting the two supplied Kramer C-GF/GMAF-30 cables to
each VGA port as illustrated in Figure 13.
When a multi-channel audio input signal is routed to a card with stereo analog audio outputs,
the analog audio out connectors output the front right and front left audio channels only.
The Auto Adjust feature requires the device to recalculate the parameters based on the
currently connected source. The result may be different from the standard parameters for the
currently set resolution. The result is saved in non-volatile memory and is recalled when the
same source is used again. In order to revert to auto predefined parameters, either reset to
factory setting with the relevant source connected or connect a different source.
The test module supports analog audio and can only be used for testing analog audio
problems.
The Controller and Test card configuration table appears as follows when configured as an
input card:
Controller and Test Card
Parameter Description Default
Reset Input Re-power—Power cycles the port. Re-
Factory default—Performs a factory reset to default values of the port. power
Audio Selects the audio source: Auto
Select Auto—Audio signal selection is controlled by the presence or absence of a plug
in the 3.5mm mini jack. When present, AUD-Analog is selected, when absent,
AUD-Embedded is selected.
AUD-Embedded—HDMI audio is selected.
AUD-Ex-Analog—Analog audio is selected.
Volume Sets the audio output volume (0–70). 50
Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected.
Audio Sets the audio output channel balance (0–100). 50
Balance Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected.
Audio Bass Sets the audio output bass level (0–15). 7
Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected.
Audio Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). 7
Treble Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected.
Audio Mute MUTE—Mutes the audio input. Non-
Non-MUTE—Unmutes the audio input. MUTE
Note: Not applicable when digital audio is selected.
The Controller and Test card configuration table appears as follows when configured as an
output card:
Controller and Test Card
Parameter Description Default
Reset Re-power—Power cycles the port. Re-power
Output Factory default—Performs a factory reset to default values of the port.
HDMI Sets the output signal format (Display, HDMI, DVI). Display
Display—the output is set automatically based on the EDID of the connected
display.
HDMI—Force the output to be HDMI.
DVI—Force the output to be DVI.
Note: When selecting the DVI option and fast switching is enabled, you must
ensure that the source is DVI compatible.
Switch When switching between different sources the switching time can be reduced Normal
Speed by setting the fast switch level (Ex-fast Switch, Fast Switch or Normal Switch
Switch).
Audio Mute MUTE—Mutes the audio input. Non-
Non-MUTE—Unmutes the audio input. MUTE
Volume Sets the audio output volume (0–70). 50
Audio Sets the audio output channel balance (0–100). 50
Balance
Audio Bass Sets the audio output bass level (0–15). 7
Audio Sets the audio output treble level (0–15). 7
Treble
Audio Mono OFF— Analog output is stereo. OFF
MIX— Analog output is mono.
The Resolution DIP-switch is used to set the resolution of the generated video:
Available PC Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper Off)
DIP-switch Position Resolution
1 2
OFF OFF 1024 x 768 @60Hz
ON OFF 1280 x 1024 @60Hz
OFF ON 1600 x 1200 @60Hz
ON ON 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
Figure 14 shows the Resolution DIP-switch with both switches off (up, default, 480p).
2. Press ENT.
The following is displayed:
Test Board: 0 MaxInput:64 MaxOutput:64
The following examples are based on the video signal paths shown in Figure 15 and a
VS-6464DN-EM device installed as follows:
• 64 inputs and 64 outputs.
• The test module is configured (see Installing the Test Module on page 45).
• 65 configured inputs and 65 configured outputs (see Configuring the Number of Installed
Input and Output Ports on page 32).
3. Set the generated video resolution (see Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video
on page 44).
4. Set the pattern for the generated video (see Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video
on page 45).
5. Verify that the projector output is as expected.
The following examples are based on the audio signal paths shown in Figure 16 and a
VS-6464DN-EM device installed as follows:
• 64 inputs and 64 outputs.
• The test module is configured (see Installing the Test Module on page 45).
• 65 configured inputs and 65 configured outputs (see Configuring the Number of Installed
Input and Output Ports on page 32).
Testing the Input and Output Signal Path to the Audio Output
To test the input and output signal path to the audio output:
1. Connect an analog audio source to Input 65.
2. Configure Input 65 to Output 65 (see Switching Actions on page 19).
3. Connect Output 65 to Input 1.
4. Configure Input 1 to Output 1.
5. Connect Output 1 to the audio acceptor.
6. Verify that the audio output is as expected.
An input card must only be mounted in a slot designated for input cards (slots IN 1 to 32 and
IN 33 to 64) and an output card must only be mounted in a slot designated for output cards
(slots OUT 1 to 32 and OUT 33 to 64).
3. Remove the blanking plate from the slot and store it for possible future use.
4. Remove the new card from its shipping box and anti-ESD bag.
5. Holding the card by the lower handle, align the card with the plastic guide rails.
6. Slide the card into the chassis until the front of the card makes contact with the
connector inside the chassis.
7. Press the card firmly into the slot until the connector plate is flush with the rear panel of
the chassis and the connector is fully seated.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the
card to secure it to the chassis.
9. Power on the VS-6464DN-EM and follow the procedure to configure the new card (see
Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports on page 32).
10. Power on the peripheral devices.
The device must have at least two working power supplies to operate correctly.
The PS-1DN is a hot-swappable power supply. It is not necessary to power down the chassis
in order to install or replace a third power supply.
When installing/replacing a power supply, all normal static discharge precaution measures
must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment.
The following table describes the behavior of the PS-1 / PS-2 LEDs:
Event Green POWER LED Red ERROR LED
Device power Lights and remains on Lights for a few seconds and turns off
on
Device power Remains on for ~20 seconds and then turns Lights for ~20 seconds and then turns
off off off
If the problem persists, or if the red ERROR LED is always lit, contact Kramer technical
support.
For information on connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via RS-232, USB (VCOM), or Ethernet,
see Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via RS-232 on page 14, Connecting to the
VS-6464DN-EM via USB (VCOM) on page 14, or Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via
Ethernet on page 14, respectively.
The firmware files for each component have different suffixes to help with identification.
• VS-6464DN-EM Control Module – Control module firmware files end with _0, for
example:
linux163264_[APP_X_xx.xx_xxxx]_0
• VS-6464DN-EM Test Module – Test module firmware files end with _200, for example:
64testCard_[OUT8_47_xx.xx_xxxx]_200
• VS-6464DN-EM Keypad – Keypad firmware files end with _201, for example:
VS-163264Keypad_[APP_X_xx.xx_xxxx]_201
• VGAA-IN8/OUT8-F64 Card – The suffix of card firmware files must be modified before
use. Input and output card firmware files all end with _N, for example:
VGA VGAA_[OUT8_16&18_xx.xx_xxxx]_N
This suffix must be changed according to the slot number in which the card is installed
(1-16). For example if the card is installed in slot 7, the firmware file’s suffix must be
changed to _7:
VGA VGAA_[OUT8_16&18_xx.xx_xxxx]_7
For information on connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet, see Connecting to the
VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet on page 14.
Technical Specifications
VS-6464DN-EM Chassis
PORTS: 1 DVI-D on a DVI Molex 24-pin (F) connector
2 unbalanced analog audio on 3.5mm mini jack connectors
1 RS-232 on an 9-pin D-sub port
1 USB (VCOM) port on a USB Mini-B connector
1 Ethernet on an RJ-45 connector
BANDWIDTH: Supports up to 3.4Gbps bandwidth per channel (limited by
the card installed)
CONTROLS: Front panel buttons, RS-232, Ethernet, USB (virtual COM)
SWITCHING: Confirm or At Once for immediate switching
POWER CONSUMPTION: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 4.7A
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
COOLING: Forced air, fan
ENCLOSURE TYPE: Aluminum
RACK MOUNT: With supplied rack ears, attached
DIMENSIONS: 19” 10U (48.3cm x 36cm x 44cm W, D, H)
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 24kg (52.9lbs) approx.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25.8kg (56.9lbs) approx.
VIBRATION: ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: CE
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY Complies with appropriate requirements of RoHs and
COMPLIANCE: WEEE
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Infrared remote control transmitter
Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com
Default Settings
Default Communication Parameters
EDID
EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1
RS-232 / Protocol 3000
Baud Rate: 115200
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Command Format: HEX
Command Example to Switch Input 4 to Output 2: #VID 4>2
Ethernet
IP Address: 192.168.1.39
TCP Port #: 5000
UDP Port#: 50000
Concurrent TCP Connections: 32
DGKat-IN8-F64 / DGKat-OUT8-F64
Monitor
Model name............... VS-64HDGKat
Manufacturer............. KMR
Plug and Play ID......... KMR0200
Serial number............ 1
Manufacture date......... 2014, ISO week 19
Filter driver............ None
-------------------------
EDID revision............ 1.3
Input signal type........ Digital (DVI)
Color bit depth.......... Undefined
Display type............. RGB color
Screen size.............. 700 x 390 mm (31.5 in)
Power management......... Not supported
Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA-EXT)
-------------------------
DDC/CI................... Not supported
Color characteristics
Default color space...... Non-sRGB
Display gamma............ 2.20
Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.640 - Ry 0.341
Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.286 - Gy 0.610
Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.146 - By 0.069
White point (default).... Wx 0.284 - Wy 0.293
Additional descriptors... None
Timing characteristics
Horizontal scan range.... 31-94kHz
Vertical scan range...... 50-85Hz
Video bandwidth.......... 170MHz
CVT standard............. Not supported
GTF standard............. Not supported
Additional descriptors... None
Preferred timing......... Yes
Native/preferred timing.. 1280x720p at 60Hz
Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync
Standard timings supported
720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA
720 x 400p at 88Hz - IBM XGA2
640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 67Hz - Apple Mac II
640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA
640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA
832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II
1024 x 768i at 87Hz - IBM
1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA
1152 x 870p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II
1280 x 720p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 800p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1440 x 900p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1400 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1680 x 1050p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD
EIA/CEA-861 Information
Revision number.......... 3
IT underscan............. Not supported
Basic audio.............. Supported
YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Not supported
YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Not supported
Native formats........... 1
Detailed timing #1....... 720x480p at 60Hz (4:3)
Modeline............... "720x480" 27.000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 -hsync -vsync
Detailed timing #2....... 1920x1080i at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #3....... 1920x1080i at 50Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2448 2492 2640 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #4....... 1280x720p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #5....... 1280x720p at 50Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1720 1760 1980 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync
CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported
720 x 576p at 50Hz - EDTV (4:3, 16:15)
1280 x 720p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080i at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native]
1920 x 1080p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
1920 x 1080p at 50Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1)
NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001
CE audio data (formats supported)
LPCM 3-channel, 24-bits at 44/48 kHz
CE speaker allocation data
Channel configuration.... 3.0
Front left/right......... Yes
Front LFE................ No
Front center............. Yes
Rear left/right.......... No
Rear center.............. No
Front left/right center.. No
Rear left/right center... No
Rear LFE................. No
CE vendor specific data (VSDB)
IEEE registration number. 0x000C03
CEC physical address..... 1.0.0.0
Maximum TMDS clock....... 165MHz
Report information
Date generated........... 27/05/2015
Software revision........ 2.90.0.1000
Data source.............. Real-time 0x0061
Operating system......... 6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1
Raw data
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F670-IN8-F64 / F670-OUT8-F64
Monitor
Model name............... VS-64F670
Manufacturer............. KMR
Plug and Play ID......... KMR0200
Serial number............ 1
Manufacture date......... 2014, ISO week 19
Filter driver............ None
-------------------------
EDID revision............ 1.3
Input signal type........ Digital (HDMI-a)
Color bit depth.......... Undefined
Display type............. RGB color
Screen size.............. 700 x 390 mm (31.5 in)
Power management......... Not supported
Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA-EXT)
-------------------------
VGAA-IN8-F64 / VGAA-OUT8-F64
Monitor
Model name............... VS-64VGAA
Manufacturer............. KMR
Plug and Play ID......... KMR03ED
Serial number............ 1
Manufacture date......... 2016, ISO week 20
Filter driver............ None
-------------------------
EDID revision............ 1.3
Input signal type........ Analog 0.700,0.300 (1.0V p-p)
Sync input support....... Not available
Display type............. RGB color
Screen size.............. 700 x 390 mm (31.5 in)
Power management......... Not supported
Extension blocs.......... None
-------------------------
DDC/CI................... n/a
Color characteristics
Default color space...... Non-sRGB
Display gamma............ 2.20
Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.640 - Ry 0.341
Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.286 - Gy 0.610
Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.146 - By 0.069
White point (default).... Wx 0.284 - Wy 0.293
Additional descriptors... None
Timing characteristics
Range limits............. Not available
GTF standard............. Supported
Additional descriptors... None
Preferred timing......... Yes
Native/preferred timing.. 640x480p at 60Hz (4:3)
Modeline............... "640x480" 25.180 640 656 752 800 480 490 492 525 -hsync -vsync
Detailed timing #1....... 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9)
Modeline............... "1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync
Detailed timing #2....... 1600x1200p at 60Hz (4:3)
Modeline............... "1600x1200" 162.000 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 +hsync +vsync
Standard timings supported
720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA
720 x 400p at 88Hz - IBM XGA2
640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA
640 x 480p at 67Hz - Apple Mac II
640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA
640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA
800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA
832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II
1024 x 768i at 87Hz - IBM
1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA
1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA
1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA
1152 x 870p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II
640 x 480p at 60Hz - VESA STD
800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1152 x 864p at 75Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 960p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz - VESA STD
1360 x 765p at 60Hz - VESA STD
Report information
Date generated........... 07/02/2018
Software revision........ 2.60.0.972
Data source.............. File
Operating system......... 6.1.7601.2.Service Pack 1
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Protocol 3000
The VS-6464DN-EM 8x8 to 64x64 Modular Multi-Format Managed Digital Matrix Switcher
can be operated using the Kramer Protocol 3000 serial commands. The command framing
varies according to how you interface with the VS-6464DN-EM. For example, a basic video
input switching command that routes a layer 1 video signal to HDBT out 1 from HDMI input 2
(ROUTE 1,1,2), is entered as follows:
• Terminal communication software, such as Hercules:
The framing of the command varies according to the terminal communication software.
All the examples provided in this section are based on using the K-Config software.
You can enter commands directly using terminal communication software (e.g., Hercules) by
connecting a PC to the serial or Ethernet port on the VS-6464DN-EM. To enter CR press the
Enter key (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser).
Commands sent from various non-Kramer controllers (e.g., Crestron) may require special
coding for some characters (such as, /X##). For more information, refer to your controller’s
documentation.
A string can contain more than one command. Commands are separated by a pipe (|)
character. The maximum string length is 64 characters.
Spaces between parameters or command terms are ignored. Commands in the string do not
execute until the closing character is entered. A separate response is sent for every
command in the chain.
Some commands have short name syntax in addition to long name syntax to enable faster
typing. The response is always in long syntax.
• Simple Command – Command string with only one command without addressing:
Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter
# device_id@ Message CR
Not every command listed by the HELP command is relevant to every matrix configuration.
#
Functions Permission Transparency
Set # End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Set Protocol handshaking #CR
Get - -
Response
~nn@SPOKCR LF
Parameters
Response Trigger
Notes
Validates the Protocol 3000 connection and gets the machine number
K-Config Example
“#”,0x0D
BUILD-DATE
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get BUILD-DATE? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get device build date #BUILD-DATECR
Response
~nn@BUILD-DATESPdateSPtimeCR LF
Parameters
date – Format: YYYY/MM/DD where YYYY = Year, MM = Month, DD = Day
time – Format: hh:mm:ss where hh = hours, mm = minutes, ss = seconds
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#BUILD-DATE?”,0x0D
FACTORY
Functions Permission Transparency
Set FACTORY End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Set Reset device to factory default configuration #FACTORYCR
Get - -
Response
~nn@FACTORYSPOKCR LF
Parameters
Response Trigger
Notes
This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time.
K-Config Example
“#FACTORY?”,0x0D
HELP
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get HELP End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get #HELPCR
Get command list or help for specific command
Response
Multi-line:
~nn@Device available protocol 3000 commands:CR LFcommand,SPcommand…CR LF
Parameters
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#HELP”,0x0D
MODEL
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get MODEL? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get device model #MODEL?CR
Response
~nn@MODELSPmodel_nameCR LF
Parameters
model_name – String of up to 19 printable ASCII chars
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#MODEL?”,0x0D
PROT-VER
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get PROT-VER? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get device protocol version #PROT-VER?CR
Response
~nn@PROT-VERSP3000:versionCR LF
Parameters
Version – XX.XX where X is a decimal digit
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#PROT-VER?”,0x0D
RESET
Functions Permission Transparency
Set RESET Administrator Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Set Reset device #RESETCR
Get - -
Response
~nn@RESETSPOKCR LF
Parameters
Response Trigger
Notes
To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after
running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.
K-Config Example
“#RESET”,0x0D
SN
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get SN? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get device serial number #SN?CR
Response
~nn@SNSPserial_numberCR LF
Parameters
serial_number – 11 decimal digits, factory assigned
Response Trigger
Notes
For new products with 14 digit serial numbers, use only the last 11 digits
K-Config Example
“#sn?”,0x0D
VERSION
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get VERSION? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get firmware version number #VERSION?CR
Response
~nn@VERSIONSPfirmware_versionCR LF
Parameters
firmware_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#VERSION?”,0x0D
System Commands
Command Description
CPEDID Copy EDID data from the output to the input EEPROM
GEDID Read EDID data
GEDID-EXT Read EDID data from external device connected to output
HDCP-MOD Set/Get HDCP mode
HDCP-STAT Get HDCP signal status
LDEDID Load EDID data
LOCK-FP Lock front panel
MODULE-INFO Get module information
MODULE-TYPE Set/Get module type, slot location, and status
MODULE-VER Read module firmware version
CPEDID
Functions Permission Transparency
Set CPEDID End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Copy EDID data from the output to the input #CPEDIDSPoutput_id,input_idCR
Set EEPROM
Get - -
Response
~nn@CPEDIDSPoutput_id,input_idCR LF
Parameters
output_id – video output ID: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
input_id – video input ID: 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
Response Trigger
Response is sent to the com port from which the Set was received (before execution)
Notes
K-Config Example
Copy the EDID data from output 8 to input 1:
“#CPEDID 8,1,0x1”,0x0D
GEDID
Functions Permission Transparency
Set GEDID End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Set Read EDID data from device #GEDIDSPeeprom_idCR
Get - -
Response
Multi-line response:
~nn@GEDIDSPeeprom_id,sizeCR LF
Edid_dataCR LF
~nn@GEDIDSPeeprom_idSPOKCR LF
Parameters
eeprom_id – Input port EEPROM ID from which to get the EDID: 1-64 (varies according to installed
input cards, see Port Numbering on page 12)
size - EDID data size sent from the device
Edid_data – EDID data, as byte stream
Response Trigger
Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) command was received
Notes
K-Config Example
Read EDID data from a device connected to Input 1:
“#GEDID 1”,0x0D
GEDID-EXT
Functions Permission Transparency
Set GEDID-EXT End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Read EDID data from external device connected to an #GEDIDSPout_idCR
Set output
Get - -
Response
Multi-line response:
~nn@GEDID-EXTSPout_id,sizeCR LF
EDID_dataCR LF
~nn@GEDID-EXTSPout_idSPOKCR LF
Parameters
out_id – Output port EEPROM ID from which to get the EDID: 1-64 (varies according to installed output
cards, see Port Numbering on page 12)
size – EDID data size sent from the device
Edid_data – EDID data, as byte stream)
Response Trigger
Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) command was received
Notes
K-Config Example
Read EDID data from a device connected to Output 5:
“#GEDID-EXT 5”,0x0D
HDCP-MOD
Functions Permission Transparency
Set HDCP-MOD Administrator Public
Get HDCP-MOD? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set HDCP mode #HDCP-MODSPinp_id,modeCR
Get Get HDCP mode #HDCP-MOD?SPinp_idCR
Response
Set / Get: ~nn@HDCP-MODSPinp_id,modeCR LF
Parameters
inp_id – input number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port Numbering on page 12)
mode – HDCP mode: 0 (HDCP Off), 1 (HDCP On), 2 (Follow input), 3 (Mirror output – MAC mode)
Response Trigger
A response is sent to the com port from which the set (before execution) / get command was received
A response is sent to all com ports after command execution if HDCP-MOD was set by any other external
control device (device button, device menu or other) or if the HDCP mode changed
Notes
Set HDCP working mode on the device input:
HDCP not supported - HDCP Off
HDCP support changes following detected sink - MIRROR OUTPUT
K-Config Example
Disable HDCP mode on input 3:
“#HDCP-MOD 3,0”,0x0D
HDCP-STAT
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get HDCP-STAT? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get HDCP signal status #HDCP-STAT?SPstage,stage_idCR
Response
~nn@HDCP-STATSPstage,stage_id,statusCR LF
Parameters
stage – 0 (input), 1 (output)
stage_id – input/output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input/output cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
status – signal encryption status: 0 (HDCP Off), 1 (HDCP On), 2 (Follow input), 3 (Mirror output – MAC
mode)
Response Trigger
Response is sent to the com port from which the Get command was received
Notes
Output stage (1) – get the HDCP signal status of the sink device connected to the specified output
Input stage (0) – get the HDCP signal status of the source device connected to the specified input
K-Config Example
Get the HDCP input signal status of the source device connected to input 9:
“#HDCP-STAT? 0,9”,0x0D
LDEDID
Functions Permission Transparency
Set LDEDID End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Write EDID data from external application
Multi-step syntax (see following steps)
Set to device
Get - -
Response
Step 1: #LDEDIDSPeeprom_ID,sizeCR
Response 1: ~nn@LDEDIDSPeeprom_id,sizeSPREADYCR LF or ~nn@LDEDIDSPERRnnCR LF
Step 2: If READY was received, send EDID_DATA
Response 2: ~nn@LDEDIDSPeeprom_id,sizeSPOKCR LF
Parameters
eeprom_id – Input port EEPROM destination for the EDID data: 1-64 (varies according to installed input
cards, see Port Numbering on page 12)
size – EDID data size
EDID_DATA – HEX or KFW file in protocol packets (see Using the Packet Protocol on page 90)
Response Trigger
Response is sent to the com port from which the Set (before execution) command was received
Notes
When the unit receives the LDEDID command it replies with READY and enters the special EDID packet
wait mode. In this mode the unit can receive only packets and not regular protocol commands.
If the unit does not receive correct packets for 30 seconds or is interrupted for more than 30 seconds
before receiving all packets, it sends timeout error ~nn@LDEDIDSPERR01CR LF and returns to the
regular protocol mode. If the unit received data that is not a correct packet, it sends the corresponding
error and returns to the regular protocol mode.
K-Config Example
Write EDID data from external application to Input 1:
“#LDEDID 1,256”,0x0D
LOCK-FP
Functions Permission Transparency
Set LOCK-FP End User Public
Get LOCK-FP? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Lock front panel #LOCK-FPSPlock_modeCR
Get Get front panel lock state #LOCK-FP?CR
Response
Set: ~nn@LOCK-FPSPlock_modeSPOKCR LF
Get: ~nn@LOCK-FPSPlock_modeCR LF
Parameters
lock_mode – 0/OFF (unlocks the front panel buttons), 1/ON (locks the front panel buttons)
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
Lock the front panel of the VS-6464DN-EM:
“#LOCK-FP 1”,0x0D
MODULE-INFO
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get MODULE-INFO? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get module information #MODULE-INFO?SPslot_idCR
Response
~nn@MODULE-INFOSPslot_id,m_direction,channel_start,channel_end,m_type,FW_ver,
upgradable_f,statusCR LF?CR LF
Parameters
slot_id – Module ID (slot number): 0 (control module), 1-16 (I/O cards), 200 (test module),
201 (keyboard software application), 202 (keyboard hardware)
m_direction – Transmission direction: 0 (input), 1 (output), 2 (unknown)
channel_start – Start ID of the port in the device: 1-65
channel_end – End ID of the port in the device: 1-65
m_type – Module type: 0 (DVI), 1 (HDCP), 09 (F610), 10 (F670), 12 (DGKat), 18 (VGAA),
47 (control module)
FW_ver – Module firmware version: XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version
upgradable_f – Indicates whether the firmware can be upgraded: 0 (not upgradable), 1 (upgradable)
status – Module status: 0 (OK), 1 (unknown error), 2 (no communication), 3 (module missing)
Response Trigger
Notes
If m_direction is 2, the channel_start, channel_end and m_type values are irrelevant.
K-Config Example
“#MODULE-INFO? 14”,0x0D
MODULE-TYPE
Functions Permission Transparency
Set MODULE-TYPE Admin Public
Get MODULE-TYPE? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set module type and slot location #MODULE-TYPESPm_id,m_typeCR
Get Get module type and status by slot location #MODULE-TYPE?SPm_idCR
Response
~nn@MODULE-TYPESPm_id,m_type,statusCR LF
Parameters
m_id – Module ID (slot number): 0 (control module), 1-16 (I/O cards), 200 (test module),
201 (keyboard software application), 202 (keyboard hardware)
m_type – Module type: 0 (DVI), 1 (HDCP), 09 (F610), 10 (F670), 12 (DGKat), 18 (VGAA),
47 (control module)
status – Module status: 0 (OK), 1 (unknown error), 2 (no communication), 3 (module missing)
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
Set the card (module) installed in slot 4 to VGAA:
“#MODULE-TYPE 04,18”,0x0D
MODULE-VER
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get MODULE-VER? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get module firmware version #MODULE-VER?SPm_idCR
Response
~nn@MODULE-VERSPm_id,FW_versionCR LF
Parameters
m_id – Module ID (slot number): 0 (control module), 1-16 (I/O cards), 200 (test module),
201 (keyboard software application), 202 (keyboard hardware)
FW_version – XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups are: major.minor.build version
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#MODULE-VER? 15”,0x0D
Routing Commands
Command Description
DISPLAY Get validity status of output
INFO-IO Read in/out count
INFO-PRST Read max preset count
PRST-LST Read saved presets list
PRST-RCL Recall saved preset
PRST-STO Store current connections to preset
PRST-VID Read video connections from saved preset
SIGNAL Valid / Invalid input
VID Switch Video only
DISPLAY
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get DISPLAY? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get validity status of output #DISPLAY?SPout_idCR
Response
~nn@DISPLAYSPout_id,validity_flagCR LF
Parameters
out_id – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
validity_flag – validity status of output: 0 (output is invalid – HPD off), 1 (output is valid – HPD on)
Response Trigger
A response is sent to the com port from which the Get was received, after command execution and:
After every change in output HPD status from on to off (0)
After every change in output HPD status from off to on (1)
Notes
K-Config Example
Get the validity status of output 8:
“#DISPLAY 8”,0x0D
INFO-IO
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get INFO-IO? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get in/out count #INFO-IO?CR
Response
~nn@INFO-IO?SPINSPinputs_count,OUTSPoutputs_countCR LF
Parameters
inputs_count – number of inputs in the unit
outputs_count – number of outputs in the unit
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
“#INFO-IO?”,0x0D
INFO-PRST
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get INFO-PRST? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get maximum preset count #INFO-PRST?CR
Response
~nn@INFO-PRST?SPVIDSPpreset_video_count,AUDSPpreset_audio_countCR LF
Parameters
preset_video_count – maximum number of video presets in the unit
preset_audio_count – maximum number of audio presets in the unit
Response Trigger
Notes
In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL
K-Config Example
“#INFO-PRST?”,0x0D
PRST-LST
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get PRST-LST? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get list of saved presets #PRST-LST?CR
Response
~nn@PRST-LSTSPpreset,preset,…CR LF
Parameters
preset - preset number: 1-60
Response Trigger
Notes
In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL
K-Config Example
“#PRST-LST?”,0x0D
PRST-RCL
Functions Permission Transparency
Set PRST-RCL End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Set Recall (load) a saved preset #PRST-RCLSPpresetCR
Get - -
Response
~nn@PRST-RCLSPpresetCR LF
Parameters
preset – preset number: 1-60
Response Trigger
Notes
In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL
K-Config Example
Recall previously saved connections, volumes, and modes (audio and video routing table) from preset 5:
“#PRST-RCL 5”,0x0D
PRST-STO
Functions Permission Transparency
Set PRST-STO End User Public
Get - - -
Description Syntax
Store current connections, volumes and modes as a #PRST-STOSPpresetCR
Set preset
Get - -
Response
~nn@PRST-STOSPpresetCR LF
Parameters
preset – preset number: 1-60
Response Trigger
Notes
In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL
K-Config Example
Store the current connections, volumes, and modes (audio and video routing table) to preset 8:
“#PRST-STO 8”,0x0D
PRST-VID
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get PRST-VID? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get #PRST-VID?SPpreset,outCR
Get video connections from saved preset
#PRST-VID?SPpreset,*CR
Response
~nn@PRST-VIDSPpreset,in>outCR LF
or
~nn@PRST-VIDSPpreset,in>1,in>2,in>3,…CR LF
Parameters
preset - preset number: 1-60
in – input number: 0 (if output disconnected), 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
> – connection character between in and out parameters
out – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12),
* (all outputs)
Response Trigger
Notes
In most units, video and audio presets with the same number are stored and recalled together by
commands #PRST-STO and #PRST-RCL
K-Config Example
Get the source of video output 2 from preset 3:
“#PRST-VID? 3,2”,0x0D
SIGNAL
Functions Permission Transparency
Set - - -
Get SIGNAL? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set - -
Get Get input signal validity status #SIGNAL?SPinp_idCR
Response
~nn@SIGNALSPinp_id,validity_flagCR LF
Parameters
inp_id – input number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port Numbering on page 12)
validity_flag – validity status according to signal validation: 0 (input is invalid), 1 (input is valid)
Response Trigger
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 valid to invalid, or invalid to valid
Notes
K-Config Example
Get the input signal lock status of input 2:
“#SIGNAL? 2”,0x0D
VID
Functions Permission Transparency
Set VID End User Public
Get VID? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set video switch state #VIDSPin>out,in>out,…CR
Get #VID?SPoutCR
Get video switch state
#VID?SP*CR
Response
Set: ~nn@VIDSPin>outCR LF
~nn@VIDSPin>outCR LF …
Get: ~nn@VIDSPin>outCR LF
~nn@VIDSPin>1,in>2,…CR LF
Parameters
in – input number: 0 (if output disconnected), 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
> – connection character between in and out parameters
out – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering on page 12),
* (all outputs)
Response Trigger
Notes
When AFV switching mode is active, this command also switches audio and the unit replies with
command ~AV.
Examples
Switch video input 2 to output 4 #V 2>4CR ~01@VID 2>4CRLF
Switch video input 4 to output 2 in #6@VID 4>2CR ~06@VID 4>2CRLF
machine 6
Switch video input 3 to all outputs #V 3>*CR ~01@VID 3>*CRLF
Chaining multiple #AV 1>* | V 3>4,2>2,2>1,0>2 | V
commands 3>9| A 0>1 | V? *CR ~AV 1>*CRLF
1. Switch audio and video from input 1 to all ~VID 3>4 CRLF
outputs ~VID 2>2 CRLF
2. Switch video input 3 to output 4, ~VID 2>1 CRLF
video input 2 to output 2, ~VID 0>2 CRLF
video input 2 to output 1 and
~VID ERR003 CRLF
disconnect video output 2
3. Switch video input 3 to output 9 (non- ~AUD 0>1CRLF
existent) ~VID 2>1,0>2,1>3,
4. Disconnect audio output 1 3>4CRLF
5. Get status of all video links
Command processing begins after entering
CR
A response is sent for each command after
processing
K-Config Example
Set the video switch state from input 4 to output 2:
“#VID 4>2”,0x0D
Video Commands
Command Description
BRIGHTNESS Set/get brightness value
CONTRAST Set/get contrast value
DETAIL-TIMING Set/get detailed timing parameters
H-PHASE Set/get H-Phase value
BRIGHTNESS
Functions Permission Transparency
Set BRIGHTNESS End User Public
Get BRIGHTNESS? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set brightness value #BRIGHTNESSSPstage,channel,valueCR
Get Get brightness value #BRIGHTNESS?SPstage,channelCR
Response
~nn@BRIGHTNESSSPstage,channel,valueCR LF
Parameters
stage – 1/IN (input), 2/OUT (output)
channel – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
value – brightness in Kramer units: 0-63, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
This command is only valid for VGA cards
K-Config Example
Set the brightness value of output 8 to 60:
“#BRIGHTNESS 2,8,60”,0x0D
Increase the brightness value of input 5 by 1 unit:
“#BRIGHTNESS 1,5,++”,0x0D
CONTRAST
Functions Permission Transparency
Set CONTRAST End User Public
Get CONTRAST? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set contrast value #CONTRASTSPstage,channel,valueCR
Get Get contrast value #CONTRAST?SPstage,channelCR
Response
~nn@CONTRASTSPstage,channel,valueCR LF
Parameters
stage – 1/IN (input), 2/OUT (output)
channel – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
value – contrast in Kramer units: 0-63, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
This command is only valid for VGA cards
K-Config Example
Set the contrast value of output 8 to 60:
“#CONTRAST 2,8,60”,0x0D
Increase the contrast value of input 5 by 1 unit:
“#CONTRAST 1,5,++”,0x0D
DETAIL-TIMING
Functions Permission Transparency
Set DETAIL-TIMING End User Public
Get DETAIL-TIMING? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set detailed timing #DETAIL-TIMINGSPparam,channel,valueCR
Set parameters
Get Get detailed timing #DETAIL-TIMING?SPparam,channelCR
parameters
Response
~nn@DETAIL-TIMINGSPparam,channel,valueCR LF
Parameters
param – 1 (H-De-Start – horizontal start position of port video), 2 (H-De-Total – horizontal active pixels of
port video), 3 (H-Total – total horizontal pixels of port video), 4 (V-De-Start – vertical start position of port
video), 5 (V-De-Total – vertical active lines of port video), 6 (Auto-DE-Adjust – resolution detection mode),
7 (Auto-PHASE-Adjust – phase mode)
channel – input number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
value – video parameter value in Kramer units:
for all param values: ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value)
for 1 (H-De-Start): 1-600
for 2 (H-De-Total): 1-4000
for 3 (H-Total): 1-7000
for 4 (V-De-Start): 1-255
for 5 (V-De-Total): 1-3000
for 6 (Auto-DE-Adjust): 0 (auto), 1 (user defined), 2 (auto adjust)
for 7 (Auto-PHASE-Adjust): 0 (auto), 1 (user defined), 2 (auto adjust)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values.
The auto adjust feature (in the Auto-DE-Adjust and Auto-PHASE-Adjust parameters) requires the
device to recalculate the parameters based on the currently connected source. The result may be
different from the standard parameters for the currently set resolution. The result is saved in non-volatile
memory and is recalled when the same source is used again. In order to revert to auto pre-defined
parameters, either reset to factory setting with the relevant source connected or connect a different
source.
K-Config Example
Set the total horizontal pixels (H-Total parameter) of input 4 to 6000:
“#DETAIL-TIMING 3,4,6000”,0x0D
Set the resolution detection mode (Auto-DE-Adjust parameter) of input 4 to auto adjust:
“#DETAIL-TIMING 6,4,2”,0x0D
H-PHASE
Functions Permission Transparency
Set H-PHASE End User Public
Get H-PHASE? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set H-Phase value #H-PHASESPstage,channel,valueCR
Get Get H-Phase value #H-PHASE?SPstage,channelCR
Response
~nn@H-PHASESPstage,channel,valueCR LF
Parameters
stage – 1/IN (input), 2/OUT (output)
channel – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
value – H-Phase value in Kramer units: 0-63, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
This command is only valid for VGA cards
K-Config Example
Set the H-Phase value of output 8 to 60:
“#H-PHASE 2,8,60”,0x0D
Increase the H-Phase value of input 5 by 1 unit:
“#H-PHASE 1,5,++”,0x0D
Audio Commands
Command Description
AUD-LVL Set/get audio level in specific amplifier stage
BALANCE Set/get balance level
BASS Set/get audio bass level
MIX Set/get audio mix setting (stereo / mono)
MUTE Set/get audio mute setting
TREBLE Set/get audio treble level
VOLUME Set/get simple audio volume
AUD-LVL
Functions Permission Transparency
Set AUD-LVL End User Public
Get AUD-LVL? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set audio level in specific amplifier stage #AUD-LVLSPstage,channel,volumeCR
Get Get audio level in specific amplifier stage #AUD-LVL?SPstage,channelCR
Response
~nn@AUD-LVLSPstage,channel,volumeCR LF
Parameters
stage – 0/IN (input), 1/OUT (output)
channel – input or output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed input / output cards, see Port
Numbering on page 12)
volume – audio level in Kramer units: 0-70, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value)
Response Trigger
Notes
The VOLUME command can also be used to set simple output audio volume.
A minus sign precedes negative values.
K-Config Example
Set the audio level of output 8 to 30:
“#AUD-LVL 2,8,30”,0x0D
Increase the audio level of input 3 by 1 unit:
“#AUD-LVL 1,3,++”,0x0D
BALANCE
Functions Permission Transparency
Set BALANCE End User Public
Get BALANCE? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set the balance level #BALANCESPout_channel,balance_levelCR
Get Get the current balance level #BALANCE?SPout_channelCR
Response
~nn@BALANCESPout_channel,balance_levelCR LF
Parameters
out_channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
balance_level – balance level in Kramer units: 0-100, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease
current value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
K-Config Example
Set the balance level of output 5 to 50:
“#BALANCE 5,50”,0x0D
Increase the balance level of output 5 by 1 unit:
“#BALANCE 5,++”,0x0D
BASS
Functions Permission Transparency
Set BASS End User Public
Get BASS? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set the audio bass level #BASSSPchannel,bass_levelCR
Get Get the current audio bass level #BASS?SPchannelCR
Response
~nn@BASSSPchannel,bass_levelCR LF
Parameters
channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
bass_level – bass level in Kramer units: 0-15, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current
value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
K-Config Example
Set the bass level of output 10 to 4:
“#BASS 10,4”,0x0D
Decrease the bass level of output 5 by 1 unit:
“#BASS 5,--”,0x0D
MIX
Functions Permission Transparency
Set MIX End User Public
Get MIX? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set audio mix (stereo/mono) #MIXSPchannel,mix_modeCR
Get Get audio mix setting (stereo/mono) #MIX?SPchannelCR
Response
~nn@MIXSPchannel,mix_modeCR LF
Parameters
channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
mix_mode – mix mode setting: 0/OFF (analog audio output is stereo), 1/ON (analog audio output is
mono)
Response Trigger
Notes
Mix mode is an analog audio parameter used to set mono or stereo output
K-Config Example
Set the mix mode of output 3 to off (stereo output):
“#MIX 3,0”,0x0D
MUTE
Functions Permission Transparency
Set MUTE End User Public
Get MUTE? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Mute the audio output #MUTESPchannel,mute_modeCR
Get Get audio mute setting #MUTE?SPchannelCR
Response
~nn@HUESPchannel,mute_modeCR LF
Parameters
channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
mute_mode – audio mute setting: 0/OFF (audio is enabled), 1/ON (audio is muted)
Response Trigger
Notes
K-Config Example
Mute the audio of output 8:
“#MUTE 8,1”,0x0D
TREBLE
Functions Permission Transparency
Set TREBLE End User Public
Get TREBLE? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set the audio treble value #TREBLESPchannel,treble_levelCR
Get Get the audio treble value #TREBLE?SPchannelCR
Response
~nn@TREBLESPchannel,treble_levelCR LF
Parameters
channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
treble_level – treble level in Kramer units: 0-15, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current
value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
K-Config Example
Set the audio treble level of output 8 to 7:
“#TREBLE 8,7”,0x0D
Decrease the treble level of output 5 by 1 unit:
“#TREBLE 5,--”,0x0D
VOLUME
Functions Permission Transparency
Set VOLUME End User Public
Get VOLUME? End User Public
Description Syntax
Set Set simple audio volume #VOLUMESPout_channel,volumeCR
Get Get simple audio volume #VOLUME?SPout_channelCR
Response
~nn@VOLUMESPout_channel,volumeCR LF
Parameters
out_channel – output number: 1-64 (varies according to installed output cards, see Port Numbering
on page 12)
volume – volume in Kramer units: 0-70, ++ (increase current value), -- (decrease current value)
Response Trigger
Notes
A minus sign precedes negative values
Use the AUD-LVL command to set / get the input audio level or the audio level in the amplifier stage.
K-Config Example
Set the volume of output 8 to 25:
“#VOLUME 8,25”,0x0D
Increase the volume of output 5 by 1 unit:
“#VOLUME 5,++”,0x0D
5. Response:
~NNNNSPOKCR LF
Where NNNN is the received packet ID in ASCII hex digits.
When calculating the CRC, the polynomial for the 16-bit CRC is:
CRC-CCITT: 0x1021 = x16 + x12 + x5 + 1
Initial value: 0000
Final XOR Value: 0
For a code example, see: http://sanity-free.org/133/crc_16_ccitt_in_csharp.html
CRC example:
Data = “123456789”
Result => 0x31C3
SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
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