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Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary 

USER MANUAL 

 

 

 

Model: 

VS-66H3 

6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher

  

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VS-66H3

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Model VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...3 Storing and Recalling a Switching Setting from a Preset 13 7 4 Resetting the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher s IP Parameters 13 7 5 Connecting to the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher via RS 232 13 7 6 Connecting to the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher via Ethernet 14 7 6 1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC 14 7 6 2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub 16 8 Upgrading the Fi...

Page 3: ...tcher Front Panel Features 6 Table 2 VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 7 Table 3 Technical Specifications of the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher 16 Table 4 Default Communication Parameters 19 Table 5 Protocol Definitions 20 Table 6 Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 21 ...

Page 4: ...hernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required batteries and a separate user manual3 This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high perf...

Page 5: ...Getting Started KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps ...

Page 6: ...k access to common configurations You can control the VS 66H3 using the front panel buttons or remotely via RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a PC touch screen system or other serial controller The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter A PC connected to the Ethernet port on the device via a LAN 3 1 Defining the EDID The Extended Display Identification Data EDID2 7 2 is a data structure pr...

Page 7: ...such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 1080i and 1080p 2K and 4K standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576 3 3 About HDCP The High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP standard6 1 Ensuring an all digi...

Page 8: ...nly good quality connection cables1 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS 66H3 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables 4 Defining the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix S...

Page 9: ...L followed by OFF 6 STO Button Press to store the current switching setting to a preset see Section 7 3 7 RCL Button Press to recall the current switching setting from a preset see Section 7 3 8 LOCK Button Press and hold to toggle the locking release of the front panel buttons When storing or recalling presets press to store or recall the preset see Section 7 3 9 EDID Button Press to capture the ...

Page 10: ...7 ETH RESET Button Press to reset to the factory default IP parameters 1 18 REMOTE IR Opening 2 Connect to an external IR receiver for controlling the device via an IR remote controller see Section 4 1 19 Mains Power Connector Connect to the mains power 20 Mains Power Fuse Fuse for protecting the device 21 Mains Power Switch Switch for turning the device on or off 1 First turn the VS 66H3 off and ...

Page 11: ...receiver can be located 15m approx 50ft away from the device This distance can be extended to up to 60m approx 200ft when used with three extension cables2 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable19F 3 with the 3 5mm jack that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the R...

Page 12: ...Installing the VS 66H3 in a Rack 9 5 Installing the VS 66H3 in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the device ...

Page 13: ...t see Section OUT HDMI connectors to up to six HDMI acceptors for example LCD displays with built in speakers 7 4 and or the Ethernet port see Section 7 6 4 Connect the device to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 5 If necessary acquire the EDID see Section 7 2 Figure 3 Connecting the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher 1 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your VS 66...

Page 14: ...o one or more of the six inputs see Section 7 2 1 Several outputs and inputs simultaneously see Section 7 2 2 The default EDID see Section 7 2 3 Note Attempting to acquire the EDID from an output that does not have a display device connected to it results in the default EDID being acquired 7 2 1 Acquiring the EDID from One Output Note You can assign the EDID from one output to any or all of the si...

Page 15: ...for example IN 3 The selected input number flashes on the display 7 Select the output from which the EDID will be acquired for example OUT 6 8 Press the IN 3 button The IN 3 number stops flashing 9 Press the input buttons to which you want to copy the EDID for example IN 1 and IN 3 10 Make sure that the relevant input numbers flash on the display 11 Press the EDID button The process is complete wh...

Page 16: ...ton flashes 2 Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the preset for example IN 4 preset 10 3 Press the LOCK button to recall the stored preset The RCL button stops flashing 7 4 Resetting the VS 66H3 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher s IP Parameters Note This procedure resets only the IP related parameters All switching and preset values remain unchanged To reset the IP parameters to their default ...

Page 17: ...ctly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS 66H3 to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VS 66H3 during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 On your desktop right click the My Network Places icon 2...

Page 18: ... 6x6 HDMI Matrix Switcher 15 Figure 4 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 5 7 Click OK Figure 5 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window ...

Page 19: ...DMI STANDARD HDMI and HDCP RESOLUTION Up to UXGA 1080p POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 33VA CONTROLS Front panel buttons infrared remote control transmitter RS 232 Ethernet DIMENSIONS 19 x 10 9 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 2 1kg 4 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord IR transmitter rack ears OPTIONS Kramer HDMI cables2 10 Default EDID external remote IR receiver cable Monitor Model name VS 66H Manufacturer KR...

Page 20: ...ine 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 76...

Page 21: ...0 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...

Page 22: ...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 Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 Ethernet Default Settings IP Address 192 168 1 39 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 1 TCP Port 5000 UDP Port 50000 ...

Page 23: ... as 1 I6 I0 INPUT When switching ie instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table 3rd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 O6 O0 OUTPUT When switching ie instruction codes ...

Page 24: ... of outputs 3 number of setups 1 for video 2 for audio 3 for SDI 4 for remote panel 5 for RS 422 controller 14 NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher ...

Page 25: ...ersion 3 5 the reply to the request to send the version number would be HEX codes 7D 83 85 81 i e 128dec 3dec for 2nd byte 128dec 5dec for 3rd byte If the OUTPUT is set as 1 then the ASCII coding of the lettering following the machine s name is sent For example for the VS 7588YC the reply to the request to send the first suffix would be HEX codes 7D D9 C3 81 i e 128dec ASCII for Y 128dec ASCII for...

Page 26: ...uct modification orfailure to follow instructions supplied withtheproduct iii Repair orattemptedrepairby anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of theproduct claims must bepresentedtothe carrier v Removal orinstallation of theproduct vi Any other cause which does not relate to aproduct defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used inconjunction withtheproduct 1 Remova...

Page 27: ...the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing P N 2900 000734 Rev 3 ...

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