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K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D .

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VS-6464DN

64x64

Digital Matrix Switcher

P/N: 2900-300045 Rev 3

Summary of Contents for VS-6464DN

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VS 6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher P N 2900 300045 Rev 3 ...

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Page 3: ...ng the Configuration Menu 25 7 1 Using the Setup Menu 25 7 2 Using the Config Menu 30 8 Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 37 9 Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot Video Problems 38 9 1 Installing the Video Generator 38 9 2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 39 9 3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 39 9 4 Using the Video Generator to Troubleshoot V...

Page 4: ... 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 16 Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 17 Figure 8 Default Startup Status Display Sequence 18 Figure 9 Resolution DIP switch 39 Figure 10 Signal Paths for Isolating problems 40 Figure 11 Inserting the Card into a Slot 42 Figure 12 Card Handles 43 ...

Page 5: ...ers 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 GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS 6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications P...

Page 6: ...e the best performance Use only good quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances ...

Page 7: ...ste 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 Electro...

Page 8: ...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 The VS 6464DN features Full 64 x 64 non blocking matrix array to switch any of the 64 input digital signals to any or all of the 64 outputs with limitations ...

Page 9: ...e VS 6464DN is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple as possible to operate Due to space limitations on the front panel 128 input output selector buttons are instead substituted by a keypad For details of how to route inputs to outputs see Section 6 2 The VS 6464DN is housed in a 19 rack mountable enclosure 3 1 About the Power Connect Feature The Power Connect feature here m...

Page 10: ...erate in a redundant mode whereby the failure of any one power supply does not cause the device to stop operating Note The device must have at least two working power supplies to operate correctly 3 3 Defining the VS 6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher This section defines the VS 6464DN Figure 1 VS 6464DN 64x64 Digital Matrix Switcher Note Buttons 12 13 and 14 function as the TAKE MENU and LOCK b...

Page 11: ...commands from the IR remote control transmitter 11 POWER Switch Switch to turn the device on and off 12 TAKE Button Press to confirm actions see Section 6 3 2 13 MENU Button Press once to enable the ALL OFF STO and RCL buttons see Section 7 Press again to enter the configuration menu see Section 7 2 When in a Menu press to cycle through the menu items 14 LOCK Button Press and hold for approximatel...

Page 12: ...the sliding window to the right 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Numeric keypad 1 to 0 21 Forward Press to shift the sliding window to the left Since the LCD display is large enough to show only 13 cross points out of a total of 64 Figure 3 defines the rear panel of the VS 6464DN showing DVI cards installed as an example ...

Page 13: ...e the video pattern generated by the video generator see Section 9 3 24 RESOLUTION DIP switches Set the resolution for video generated by the Test module see Section 9 2 25 IN 1 32 Connectors Connect to the relevant video sources depending on the cards installed 1 to 32 see Section 5 26 IN 33 64 Connectors Connect to the relevant video sources depending on the cards installed 33 to 64 see Section ...

Page 14: ...es when communication is active POWER LED lights when the interface receives power 30 OUT 1 32 Connectors Connect to the relevant video acceptors depending on the cards installed 1 to 32 see Section 5 31 OUT 33 64 Connectors Connect to the relevant video acceptors depending on the cards installed 33 to 64 see Section 5 3 4 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC IR3 IR transmitter to control t...

Page 15: ...VS 6464DN Installing in a Rack 11 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit ...

Page 16: ...nect its power and then switch on the power to each device The configuration of DVI input output cards shown in Figure 4 is a sample representation and different I O cards may be mixed as required for limitations see Section 5 1 Exactly the same principles apply to installations using DVI dual link DVI HDCP DVI over 4LC fiber cable and HDMI cards Figure 4 Connecting the VS 6464DN i ...

Page 17: ...s are connected 5 If necessary review and set the system configuration using the Menu see Section 7 Note Following HDCP regulations if an input signal is HDCP encoded the VS 6464DN outputs a signal only if the output port to which it is switched supports HDCP 5 1 Port Numbering On all cards apart from the DVI dual link cards there are eight physical ports and the numbering of ports is sequential f...

Page 18: ... 6 OUT 17 OUT 18 Note There is no IN 13 IN 14 IN 15 IN 16 OUT 21 OUT 22 OUT 23 or OUT 24 because these slots contain DVI dual link cards 5 1 1 Port Switching and EDID Numbering Examples The following table is based on the port numbering shown in Figure 5 and lists EDID configuration requests and their results EDID Request EDID Sent From OUT 21 Blank 256 bytes of 0xFF From IN 25 None error message ...

Page 19: ...r connection via a network hub or network router After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration Guide Lantronix in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 5 3 1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS 6464DN to the ...

Page 20: ...ocal Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as shown in Figure 7 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 ...

Page 21: ...otocol TCP IP Properties Window 7 Click OK 5 3 2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the VS 6464DN via a network switch hub Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch hub using a straight through cable ...

Page 22: ...hows the following screens in sequence The text in the LCD display may vary according to machine settings Figure 8 Default Startup Status Display Sequence The front panel of the VS 6464DN includes a numeric keypad within the selector buttons area This keypad lets you enter both the output and input numbers as well as various numeric configuration values see Section 6 2 When the unit is powered on ...

Page 23: ...tons For numbers between 1 and 9 the VS 6464DN can handle two digit numbers as well as single digit numbers When entering a single digit number for example 5 you can either press 0 followed by 5 or 5 followed by ENT Pressing 00 or 0 ENT is only relevant for an input selection and is used to disconnect the currently entered output number from the input For example the following display indicates th...

Page 24: ...res user confirmation protecting against erroneous actions Execution is postponed until you confirm the action Failure to press the TAKE button within a few seconds results in the action timing out automatically 6 3 1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes To toggle between the At Once and Confirm modes Note If the TAKE button is flashing you cannot toggle between the At Once and Confirm m...

Page 25: ...eral outputs see Section 6 4 3 6 4 1 Switching one Input to one Output To switch one input to one output 1 Using the numeric keypad enter the required output in this example 12 The following is displayed 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 In__ Out 12 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 ...

Page 26: ...hes 2 Enter additional output input combinations The LCD display can show up to five pending actions although the batch is not limited to five actions In this example input 9 is set to switch to output 6 and input 5 is set to switch to output 7 09 06 05 07 3 After entering all output input combinations press the flashing TAKE button to confirm the actions The inputs switch to the respective output...

Page 27: ... described in Section 6 4 2 but set the inputs to 00 6 4 5 Recalling the Default Setup You can store a commonly used setup as the default setup see Section 7 2 6 which can be recalled at any time Note 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 To recall the default setup 1 Press DE...

Page 28: ... with the unit or prevent the settings from being changed accidentally via the front panel buttons You can still operate the device remotely via RS 232 or Ethernet when the front panel is locked To lock the front panel buttons Press and hold LOCK until the button lights The front panel buttons are locked To unlock the front panel buttons Press and hold LOCK until the button is no longer lit The fr...

Page 29: ...the output input display At any point in the Menu press ESC to move up one level or press BREAKAWAY to exit the Menu altogether At any point in the Menu only buttons that are active light or flash All of the procedures in this section assume that you are starting the procedure from the standard operational output input display 7 1 Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu provides access to settings tha...

Page 30: ...d 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 7 1 2 Setup Menu 3 outXX OFF Turning an Output Off This option turns an output off To turn an output off 1 Press MENU The Setup Menu options are displayed 2 Press 3 OFF on the numeric keypad se...

Page 31: ... input via the RS 232 port using Kramer EDID Designer software available for download from http www kramerelectronics com Note 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 To assign an EDID to between one and eight inputs 1 Press MENU The Setup Menu options are displayed 2...

Page 32: ...ix 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 7 1 4 Setup Menu 9 Delay Setting for an Output Some displays require a delay in the negotiation of data between the display and the switcher for reliable negotiation of data between them This option sets the time delay for an output which lapses between entering a ...

Page 33: ...y reverts to the output input display 7 1 5 Setup Menu 4 store setup XX Storing the Setup in a Preset This option stores the current setup in a preset 1 to 59 To store the current setup in a preset 1 Press MENU The Setup Menu options are displayed 2 Press 4 STO on the numeric keypad see Figure 2 The following is displayed store __ 3 Using the numeric keys enter the preset 1 to 59 in which to store...

Page 34: ...ee Figure 2 The following is displayed recall __ 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 The TAKE button flashes 4 Press TAKE The preset is recalled The display reverts to the output input display 7 2 Using the Config Menu The Config Menu provides a...

Page 35: ...items The LCD display shows the current status of the selected menu item 2 Press the ENT button to enter a submenu 3 After entering a submenu you can select between several options Select an option by pressing one of the illuminated buttons in the Selector Buttons area 4 After selecting the desired option a description of the desired change is displayed and the TAKE button flashes 5 Press the flas...

Page 36: ...ds for the operation to time out Press MENU to move to the next Config Menu option 7 2 2 Config Menu Output Load Detection Display This option displays a list of outputs and indicates which have loads attached to them To display a list of outputs and attached loads 1 Press MENU twice The following message is displayed start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENT to change them 2 Press MENU unti...

Page 37: ...erfaces is displayed 3 Press ENT to select the Interface submenu 4 Select 1 to modify the status of the IR interface or 2 to modify that status of the Ethernet interface in this example 2 The following is displayed Ethernet interface setup 1 make it ACTIVE 2 turn it OFF 5 Press 1 to activate the interface or 2 to deactivate it 6 Press TAKE to confirm the action The interface status is changed Afte...

Page 38: ...Reply on or 2 to switch it off 5 Press TAKE to confirm the action A message is displayed indicating the new status of the Reply configuration After a few seconds the next option on the Config Menu is displayed 7 2 5 Config Menu Protocol Configuration The VS 6464DN supports Kramer Protocol 2000 There are currently no options to modify 7 2 6 Config Menu Store Default Setup This option lets you store...

Page 39: ...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 7 2 7 Config Menu Total Matrix Reset This option lets you turn all outputs off or reset the unit to its factory default settings To reset the matrix setup 1 Press MENU twice The following message is displayed start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENT ...

Page 40: ...rased Please wait The matrix and device configuration are erased After a few seconds the next option on the Config Menu is displayed 7 2 8 Config Menu Display Firmware Versions This option displays the main and front firmware versions To display the firmware versions 1 Press MENU twice The following message is displayed start configuration menu MENU to view setup ENT to change them 2 Press MENU un...

Page 41: ...he number of input or output ports 1 Press ESC ENT and LOCK together The following is displayed Configuration Device 2 Press ENT The following is displayed Test Board 0 MaxInput 64 MaxOutput 64 Note 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 i...

Page 42: ... outputs you must configure the VS 6464DN as 9 x 13 If your VS 6464DN has 64 inputs and 64 outputs you must configure the VS 6464DN as 65 x 65 9 1 Installing the Video Generator To install the video generator in the configuration 1 Press ESC ENT and LOCK together The following is displayed Configuration Device 2 Press ENT The following is displayed Test Board 0 MaxInput 64 MaxOutput 64 where 0 ind...

Page 43: ...ution of the generated video as listed in the following tables 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 DIP Switch Position Resolution 1 2 OFF OFF 480p default ON OFF 720p OFF ON 1080i ON ON 1080p Figure 9 shows the Resolution DIP switch with both switches in the default off position up 480p Figure 9 Resolutio...

Page 44: ...nal paths shown in Figure 10 and a VS 6464DN device installed as follows 32 inputs and 32 outputs The test module is installed and configured see Section 9 1 33 configured inputs and 33 configured outputs see Section 8 Figure 10 Signal Paths for Isolating problems 9 4 1 Testing the Projector Output Signal path c to d d to projector To test the projector output 1 Configure Input 33 to Output 33 see...

Page 45: ...jector 3 Set the generated video resolution see Section 9 2 4 Set the pattern for the generated video see Section 9 3 5 Verify that the projector output is as expected 9 4 3 Testing the Input and Output Signal Path to the Projector Signal path c to e e to f f to b b to projector To test the input and output signal path to the projector 1 Configure Input 33 to Output 33 see Section 6 4 2 Connect Ou...

Page 46: ...thout leaving empty slots WARNING 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 Figure 11 Inserting the Card into a Slot To install an I O card as shown in Figure 11 1 Power off the VS 6464DN and all devices connected to it 2 Us...

Page 47: ...Card Handles 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 o...

Page 48: ...ing carton and anti static bag 2 Power down the chassis 3 Align the new power supply with the rails on the bottom of the slot 4 Slide the power supply into the slot until it makes contact with the rear connector insuring that it remains straight 5 Press the power supply firmly until the front panel of the power supply is flush with the front panel of the VS 6464DN 6 Tighten the four thumbscrews to...

Page 49: ...VS 6464DN Upgrading the VS 6464DN Firmware 45 12 Upgrading the VS 6464DN Firmware Upgrading the firmware on the VS 6464DN is performed only by authorized service personnel ...

Page 50: ...ED ACCESSORIES Power cord Infrared remote control transmitter PS 1DN power supply Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com The following table lists the technical specifications of the cards that are compatible with the VS 6464DN chassis MAX RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p 1920x1200 Card Ports Bandwidth per Channel Compliance HDMI Support 3D Pass Through Fe...

Page 51: ...communication parameters for the VS 6464DN EDID EDID data is passed between Output 1 and Input 1 RS 232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format HEX Example To switch Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Ethernet Default Values IP Address 192 168 1 39 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 ...

Page 52: ...standard Not supported Additional descriptors None Preferred timing Yes Native preferred timing 1024x768p at 60Hz 4 3 Modeline 1024x768 65 000 1024 1048 1184 1344 768 771 777 806 hsync vsync Detailed timing 1 1920x1200p at 60Hz 16 10 Modeline 1920x1200 154 000 1920 1968 2000 2080 1200 1203 1209 1235 hsync vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz IBM VGA 720 x 400p at 88Hz IBM XGA2 640 x...

Page 53: ...lue 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 ...

Page 54: ... 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 vendo...

Page 55: ...talled in your device For example to switch input 57 to output 10 01 B9 8A 81 Input Output Number Hex Value Input Output Number Hex Value Input Output Number Hex Value Input Output Number Hex Value 1 81 17 91 33 A1 49 B1 2 82 18 92 34 A2 50 B2 3 83 19 93 35 A3 51 B3 4 84 20 94 36 A4 52 B4 5 85 21 95 37 A5 53 B5 6 86 22 96 38 A6 54 B6 7 87 23 97 39 A7 55 B7 8 88 24 98 40 A8 56 B8 9 89 25 99 41 A9 5...

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Page 57: ...isit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 300045 Rev 3 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...

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