Page 3 - Tables
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii Tables Table 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 6 Table 2: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 6 Table 3: VS-66HDCP Technical Specifications 16 Table 4: Default Communication Parameters 17 Table 5: VS-66HDCP ...
Page 4 - Introduction; x 6 DVI Matrix; Getting Started
Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent y...
Page 6 - Overview; Matrix Switcher
Overview 3 3 Overview The high quality Kramer VS-66HDCP is an HDCP compatible 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher that accepts up to six DVI inputs and routes the selected DVI 1 The VS-66HDCP features: input signal to any or all of six DVI outputs. • HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support • ...
Page 7 - Recommendations for Best Performance; To achieve the best performance:
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS-66HDCP 4 3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • Use only high-quality connection cables 1 • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer V...
Page 8 - Figure 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front and Rear Views
Your VS-66HDCP 5 Figure 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front and Rear Views
Page 9 - Table 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features; Table 2: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VS-66HDCP 6 Table 1: VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver LED The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infrared remote control transmitter 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the ...
Page 10 - Using the IR Transmitter
Your VS-66HDCP 7 7 4.1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the RC-IR3 IR transmitter to control the machine via the built- in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver 9F 1 . The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine. This d...
Page 11 - Installing the VS-66HDCP in a Rack; This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VS-66HDCP in a Rack 8 5 Installing the VS-66HDCP in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
Page 12 - Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher; Figure 2
Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 9 9 6 Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher To connect the VS-66HDCP , as the example in Figure 2 illustrates, do the following 1 1. Connect up to six DVI sources : 2 2. Connect the SELECT OUT DVI connectors to up to six DVI acceptors (...
Page 13 - Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 10 Figure 2: Connecting the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 7 Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher This section describes how to: • Route inputs to outputs (see section 7.1 ) • Disconnecting outputs...
Page 14 - Routing Inputs to Outputs; Figure 3; Figure 3: SELECTOR Buttons
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 11 11 7.1 Routing Inputs to Outputs To route an input to an output: • Press an OUT key, followed by an IN key to route this input to that output To route one input to all outputs: • Press ALL followed by an IN button. The input is routed to all outpu...
Page 15 - Acquiring the EDID; Acquiring an EDID from a Single Connected Output
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 12 To recall a setup: 1. Press the RCL button. The RCL button flashes. 2. Press the relevant OUT or IN button that stored the setup. In this example, press OUT 5. 3. Press the LOCK button to recall the stored setup....
Page 17 - Operating via the ETHERNET; This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 14 7.4.4 Acquiring the Default EDID To reset to the default EDID, do the following: 1. Turn ON the VS-66HDCP . 2. Press the EDID and STO buttons simultaneously and hold them for 3 seconds. Both buttons flash. 3. Pre...
Page 18 - After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:; The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.; Properties; Button; Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window; Figure 5; OK
Operating the VS-66HDCP 6 x 6 DVI Matrix Switcher 15 15 After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop. 2. Select Properties . 3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties. 4. Select Properties . The Local Area Connectio...
Page 19 - Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port; Technical Specifications; Table 3; Table 3: VS-66HDCP Technical Specifications
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 16 7.6.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-66HDCP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight through cable with RJ-45 connectors....
Page 20 - Default Communication Parameters; Table 4: Default Communication Parameters; 0 Hex Table; Table 5
Default Communication Parameters 17 17 9 Default Communication Parameters Table 4: Default Communication Parameters 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 Reset Et...
Page 21 - The; Table 6: Protocol Definitions; with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Kramer Protocol 2000 18 11 Kramer Protocol 2000 The VS-66HDCP is compatible 1 with Kramer’s Protocol 2000 2 Table 6: Protocol Definitions (version 0.50) (below). This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. The default ...
Page 22 - Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000
Kramer Protocol 2000 19 19 For a single machine controlled via the serial port, always set M4…M0 = 1, and make sure that the machine itself is configured as MACHINE NUMBER = 1. Table 7: Instruction Codes for Protocol 2000 Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTIO...
Page 25 - Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
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