Kramer VS-1616D User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VS-1616D
16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 4
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance 5
3.2 Safety Instructions 5
3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair 6
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 6
3.3 About Fast Switching 6
3.4 About HDBaseT™ Technology 6
3.5 Recycling Kramer Products 7
4Defining the VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher 7
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter 11
5Installing the VS-1616D in a Rack 12
6Connecting the VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher 13
6.1 Port Numbering 14
6.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples 15
6.2 Serial Data Flow on DGKat Plus RS-232 Cards 15
6.3 Connecting to the VS-1616D via RS-232 16
6.4 Connecting to the VS-1616D via Ethernet 16
6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC 16
6.4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch 19
7Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 20
7.1 Startup Display 20
7.1.1 Viewing the Display 21
7.2 Using the Selector Buttons 21
7.3 Confirming Actions 22
7.3.1 Toggling between the At Once and Confirm Modes 22
7.3.2 Confirming a Switching Action 22
7.4 Switching Actions 23
7.4.1 Switching one Input to one Output 23
7.4.2 Switching Several Inputs to Several Outputs 23
7.4.3 Turning an Output Off 24
7.4.4 Turning Off Several Outputs 24
7.4.5 Recalling the Default Setup 24
7.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 25
8Using the Configuration Menus 25
8.1 Using the Setup Menu 27
8.1.1 Setup Menu—1: inXX=>ALL, Switching one Input to all Outputs 27
8.1.2 Setup Menu—3: outXX=>OFF, Turning an Output Off 27

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8.1.3 Setup Menu—7: EDID, Assignment to an Input 28
8.1.4 Setup Menu—9: Delay, Setting for an Output 29
8.1.5 Setup Menu—4: store setup XX, Storing the Setup in a Preset 29
8.1.6 Setup Menu—6: recall setup XX, Recalling a Preset 30
8.2 Using the Config Menu 31
8.2.1 Config Menu—Input Signal Detection Display 32
8.2.2 Config Menu—Setting Input Port Parameters 32
8.2.3 Config Menu—Output Load Detection Display 36
8.2.4 Config Menu—Setting Output Port Parameters 36
8.2.5 Config Menu—Interface Configuration 41
8.2.6 Config Menu—Interface Reply Configuration 42
8.2.7 Config Menu—Protocol Switching 42
8.2.8 Config Menu—Store Default Setup 43
8.2.9 Config Menu—Total Matrix Reset 44
8.2.10 Config Menu—Display Firmware Versions 45
9Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 45
10 Installing and Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 46
10.1 Installing the Test Module 46
10.2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 47
10.3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 48
10.4 Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 48
10.4.1 Testing the Projector Output 48
10.4.2 Testing the Output Signal Path to the Projector 49
10.4.3 Testing the Input and Output Signal Path to the Projector 49
11 I/O Card Hardware Installation Instructions 49
12 Upgrading the VS-1616D Firmware 51
13 Technical Specifications 52
14 Default Communication Parameters 54
15 Factory Default EDID 54
15.1 DVI Input Card 54
15.2 HDCP Input Card 55
15.3 HDMI Input Card 57
15.4 HDMI plus Audio Input Card 59
15.5 DVI Dual Channel Input Card 61
15.6 DGKat Input Card 62
15.7 HDBaseT Input Card 64
15.8 VGA Input Card 66
16 Communication Protocols 67
16.1 Protocol 3000 67
16.1.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 67
16.1.2 Device Message Format 68
16.1.3 Command Terms 68
16.1.4 Entering Commands 69

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16.1.5 Command Forms 69
16.1.6 Chaining Commands 69
16.1.7 Maximum String Length 69
16.1.8 Table of Protocol 3000 Commands 70
16.1.9 Parameters 88
16.2 Protocol 2000 94
Figures
Figure 1: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel 8
Figure 2: VS-1616D Front Panel Numeric Keypad 9
Figure 3: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI cards 10
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-1616D 13
Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering 14
Figure 6: EDID Numbering Assignment 15
Figure 7: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission 16
Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 17
Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 18
Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 18
Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window 19
Figure 12: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 20
Figure 13: Menu Tree 26
Figure 14: Resolution DIP-switch 47
Figure 15: Signal Paths for Isolating problems 48
Figure 16: Inserting the Card into a Slot 50
Figure 17: Card Handles 51
Tables
Table 1: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features 9
Table 2: VS-1616D Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels 9
Table 3: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features 11
Table 4: Port Numbering 14
Table 5: EDID Configuration Requests and Results 15
Table 6: Available PC Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper off) 47
Table 7: Available HD Resolutions for Generated Video (Jumper on, default) 47
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher 52
Table 9: Technical Specifications of VS-1616D Compatible Cards 53
Table 10: Default Communication Parameters for the VS-1616D 54
Table 11: Hex Table (IN 1-16 to OUT 1-16) 94

Introduction
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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 years, we have redesigned and upgraded
most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now
appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly defined by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix
Switcher. This product is ideal for the following typical applications:
Professional display systems requiring video signal routing
Broadcast, presentation and production facilities, as well as monitoring in
large duplication systems
Rental/staging applications
The package includes the following items:
VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher
Power cord
Kramer RC-IR3infrared remote control transmitter (including the required
batteries and a separate user manual2)
This user manual
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Note: Throughout this user manual the chassis configuration is shown with 16 DVI
inputs and 16 DVI outputs as a representation only. The following cards are
available and may be mixed in the same chassis:
DGKat plus RS-232
DVI
DVI dual link
DVI (HDCP)
DVI (over 4LC fiber optic cable)
HDMI (over fiber optic cable) with 670 module (HDCP)
HDBaseT plus IR, RS-232 and Ethernet
HDBaseT light, plus IR and RS-232
HDMI (HDCP)
HDMI plus analog audio (HDCP)
HDMI plus digital audio (HDCP)
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GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards
Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers;
GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra
Products
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Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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HDMI plus RS-232 (HDCP)
VGA
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
2.1 Quick Start
The following quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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3 Overview
The Kramer VS-1616D is a high performance matrix switcher chassis that supports
up to 16 x 16 ports
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for various signals (depending on the type of cards installed).
It features a very high bandwidth
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of up to 3.2Gbps (for the chassis only, effective
bandwidth of the system depends on the I/O cards) 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-1616D is highly configurable–you can add or remove inputs and outputs
independently in groups of two and mix different types of input/ouput cards in the
same chassis. For example, you can configure a device as a 4 x 12 or a 16 x 8
matrix switcher to exactly suit your needs.
The VS-1616D features:
Full 16 x 16 non-blocking matrix array to switch any of the 16 input digital
signals to any or all outputs (see Section 6)
Easy access to 59 preset memory locations for quick access to user-defined
setups
Fast switching on outputs to reduce or remove switching delay
The Kramer 2000 Protocol for serial control
A 40 character by 2 line LCD that shows the operational status or the
configuration menu
A lock function to prevent tampering with the front panel
A default EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) for each input
EDID Capture –Copies and stores the EDID from a display device
EDID PassThru –Passes EDID/HDCP signals from source to display
Non-volatile EDID storage
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
Equalization and re-clocking on all card types
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Can also be configured for other sizes (up to a maximum of 16 x 16)
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For maximum bandwidth supported by each type of card see the Technical Specifications in Section 13

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You can operate the VS-1616D via the front panel buttons
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or remotely via:
RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC or other
serial controller
Ethernet over a LAN
The infrared remote control transmitter
Kramer K-Router Plus software application
The VS-1616D is housed in a 19" rack-mountable enclosure.
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VS-1616D in a
location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust
3.1 Recommendations for Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) thus avoiding 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 and position your
VS-1616D away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
3.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
No operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
You use only the power cord that is supplied with the
unit. Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause
electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only.
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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The VS-1616D is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple as possible to operate. Due to space limitations on the
front panel 32 input/output selector buttons are instead substituted by a keypad. For details of how to route inputs to outputs, see
Section 7.4
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3.1 Shielded Twisted Pair/Unshielded Twisted Pair
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; Kramer's BC-DGKat524, BC-DGKat623/
BC-HDKat6a and BC-DGKat7a23 shielded twisted pair (STP) cables. These
specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 6 and CAT 7a cables.
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature here means that the VS-1616D can supply power to
the TP transmitters and receivers (for example, the PT-573 and PT-574).
3.3 About Fast Switching
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-1616D allows for fast switching
(minor reset and the connection kept alive) and extra fast switching (no reset and
the connection kept alive), see Section 8.2.4. 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.
3.4 About HDBaseT™ Technology
HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the
HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment
as a digital home networking alternative where it enables you to replace numerous
cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for example,
uncompressed full high definition video, audio, IR, as well as various control
signals.
The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.
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3.5 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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Figure 1, Table 1, Figure 2 and Table 2 define the front panel of the VS-1616D.

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Figure 1: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel
Note: Buttons 14, 15 and 16 function as the TAKE, MENU and LOCK buttons respectively

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Table 1: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
1
Double-
function
Selector
Buttons
Area
Menu
Button
Functions
ESC
Press to exit the current operation
2
EDID
Press to assign EDID channels
3
STO1
Press to store the current setup in a preset
4
ALL1
Press to connect an input to all outputs
5
OFF1
Press to turn off an output
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RCL1
Press to recall a preset
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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 digits2.
Press to enter the options in a setup menu
9
BREAKAWAYButton
Press to exit a Menu (see Section 8)
10
DEFAULT SETUP Button
Press to recall the default setup (see Section 7.4.5)
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OUTPUTS/INPUTS
LCD Display
Displays the outputs (upper row) switched to the selected inputs (lower row), (see
Section 7.1).
Displays user interface messages and menus
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IR Receiver
Infrared remote control sensor
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IR LED
Lights yellow when receiving commands from the IR remote control transmitter
14
TAKE Button
Press to confirm actions (see Section 7.3.2)
15
MENU Button
Press once to enable the ALL, OFF, STO and RCL buttons (see Section 8).
Press again to enter the configuration menu (see Section 8.2).
When in a Menu, press to cycle through themenu items
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LOCK Button
Press and hold for approximately 2 sec to lock/unlock the front panel buttons (see
Section 7.5)
Figure 2: VS-1616D Front Panel Numeric Keypad
Table 2: VS-1616D Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels
#
Feature
Function
17
◄(Backward)
Press to shift the sliding window to the right3
18
1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0
Numeric keypad, 1 to 0
19
►(Forward)
Press to shift the sliding window to the left3
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After pressing the MENU button, this button lights and is enabled
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For example, to enter input 5, you can press either ENT, 05 or 5
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Figure 3 and Table 3 define the rear panel of the VS-1616D showing DVI cards installed as an example.
Figure 3: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Showing DVI cards

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Table 3: VS-1616D 16x16 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
21
AC Mains Power Module
Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to the AC
mains supply
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RS-232 9-pin D-subPort
Connects to the remote operation PC or remote controller1
(see Section 6.3)
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IN 1~4, 5~8 Connectors
INPUTS
Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the
cards installed (1 to 8, see Section 6)
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IN 9~12, 13~16
Connectors
Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the
cards installed (9 to 16, see Section 6)
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TEST Module
Signal generator module for testing video outputs (see
Section 10)
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RESOLUTION DIP-switches
Set the resolution for video generated bythe Test module
(see Section 10.2)
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NETEthernet RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a PC or controller via theEthernet LAN (see
Section 6.4).
LINK LED flashes when communication is active. POWER
LED lights when the interface receives power
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OUT 1~4, 5~8
Connectors
OUTPUTS
Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the
cards installed (1 to 8, see Section 6)
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OUT 9~12, 13~16
Connectors
Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the
cards installed (9 to 16, see Section 6)
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Test Module Output Connector
Connect to one of the relevant video inputs to aid in
troubleshooting (see Section 10.4)
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PATTERN Button
Press the button repeatedly to change the video pattern
generated by the Test module (see Section 10.3)
4.1 Using the IR Transmitter
You can use the RC-IR3IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR
receiver on the front panel.
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5 Installing the VS-1616D in a Rack
This section provides instruction on rack mounting the VS-1616D.

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The configuration of DVI input/output cards shown in Figure 4 is merely an
sample representation and different I/O cards may be mixed as required (for
limitations, see Page 14). Exactly the same principles apply to installations using
other card types.
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-1616D
To install
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the VS-1616D as illustrated in the example in Figure 4:
1. Connect up to 16 DVI video sources (for example
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, computer graphics
sources).
2. Connect up to 16 DVI video acceptors, (for example2, a plasma display and a
DVI LCD display).
3. If required, connect a PC or remote controller to the RS-232 port (see Section
6.3) and/or the Ethernet port (see Section 6.4).
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Switch off the power for each device before connecting it to your VS-1616D
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4. Connect the power cord
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.
5. If necessary, review and set the system configuration using the Menu (see
Section 8).
Note: Given an input signal that is HDCP encoded, the VS-1616D will output a
signal only if the output port to which it is switched supports HDCP.
6.1 Port Numbering
Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering
Table 4: Port Numbering
Diagram #
Actual Port Number
Diagram #
Actual Port Number
1
IN 1
6
OUT 2
2
IN 2
7
OUT 1
3
IN 3
8
OUT 3
4
IN 5
9
OUT 5
5
IN 6
10
OUT 6
Note: There is no IN 4 or OUT 4 because these slots contain DVI dual link cards.
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On all cards apart from the DVI dual link cards, there are two physical ports on
each card and numbering of ports is sequential from top to bottom and left to right.
Each DVI dual link card provides one physical port which causes the loss of one
number in the numbering sequence of that card only. A sample numbering is
shown in Figure 5 and explained in Table 4.
6.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples
Table 5 is based on the port numbering shown in Figure 5 and lists requested
switching configurations and their results.
Table 5: EDID Configuration Requests and Results
EDID Request
EDID Sent
From OUT 4
Blank (256 bytes of 0xFF)
From IN 8
None (error message displayed)
Note: AV data flow is: source > VS-1616D > display. EDID information flow is:
display > VS-1616D > 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-1616D Output port 8) has been
assigned to all EDID outputs (VS-1616D Input ports).
Figure 6: EDID Numbering Assignment
6.2 Serial Data Flow on DGKat Plus RS-232 Cards
Serial data present on the RS-232 port of a DGKat input card is not transmitted via
the switcher. This data is transmitted over the TP cable of the same input card (see
Figure 7).
Serial data present on the RS-232 port of a DGKat output card is not transmitted
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Figure 7: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission
6.3 Connecting to the VS-1616D via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-1616D via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VS-1616D via RS-232:
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-1616D unit via a
9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5
need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
6.4 Connecting to the VS-1616D via Ethernet
You can connect to the VS-1616D via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.4.1)
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section 6.4.2)
Note: 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.
6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-1616D directly to the Ethernet port on
your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
VS-1616D with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VS-1616D to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
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