Kramer VS-3232DN User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VS-3232DN
32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher
P/N: 2900-300164 Rev 3

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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Defining EDID 4
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature 4
4Defining the VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher 5
5Installing in a Rack 10
6Connecting the VS-3232DN 11
6.1 Port Numbering 12
6.2 Serial Data on DGKat Plus RS-232 Cards 14
6.3 Connecting to the VS-3232DN via RS-232 14
6.4 Connecting to the VS-3232DN via Ethernet 15
7Operating Your Video Matrix Switcher 18
7.1 Startup Display 18
7.2 Using the Selector Buttons 19
7.3 Confirming Actions 20
7.4 Switching Actions 21
7.5 Locking the Front Panel Buttons 24
7.6 Redundant Power Supplies 25
8Using the Configuration Menus 26
8.1 Using the Setup Menu 26
8.2 Using the Config Menu 31
9Configuring the Number of Installed Input and Output Ports 43
10 Installing and Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 44
10.1 Installing the Test Module 44
10.2 Setting the Resolution of the Generated Video 45
10.3 Setting the Pattern of the Generated Video 46
10.4 Using the Test Module to Troubleshoot Video Problems 46
11 Hardware Installation Instructions 49
11.1 I/O Card Installation 49
11.2 Power Supply Installation 51
12 Upgrading the VS-3232DN Firmware 53
13 Technical Specifications 54
14 Default Communication Parameters 55
15 Factory Default EDID 56
15.1 DVI Input Card 56
15.2 DVI (HDCP) Input Card 57
15.3 HDMI Input Card 58
15.4 DVI Dual Link Input Card 60
15.5 DGKat Input Card 62
15.6 Fiber Optic F670 Input Card 64
16 Communication Protocols 66
16.1 Protocol 3000 66
16.2 Protocol 2000 70

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Figures
Figure 1: VS-3232DN Front Panel Numeric Keypad 5
Figure 2: VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel 6
Figure 3: VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel 8
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher 11
Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering 13
Figure 6: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission 14
Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window 16
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 16
Figure 9: Default Startup Status Display Sequence 18
Figure 10: Resolution DIP-switch 45
Figure 11: Signal Paths for Isolating Problems 46
Figure 12: Inserting the Card into a Slot 49
Figure 13: Card Handles 50
Figure 14: Second Power Supply Installation 51

VS-3232DN - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 that are clearly defined
by function: 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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix
Switcher which 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
Note: Throughout this user manual the chassis configuration is shown with 32 DVI
inputs and 32 DVI outputs as a representation only. The following cards are
available and may be mixed in the same chassis:
•DVI, DVI dual link
•DVI (HDCP), HDMI (HDCP)
•DVI (over 4LC fiber optic cable)
•DVI (over fiber optic cable) with 670 module (HDCP)
•HDMI over DGKat twisted pair cable with RS-232 (HDCP)

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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 performance high resolution cables
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection 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 that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer VS-3232DN away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
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VS-3232DN - Overview 3
3 Overview
The Kramer VS-3232DN is a high performance matrix switcher chassis that
supports up to 32 x 32 ports. It features a very high bandwidth 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.
For maximum bandwidth supported by each type of card see the Technical
Specifications in Section 13
The VS-3232DN is highly configurable–you can add or remove inputs and outputs
independently in groups of four and mix different types of input/ouput cards in the
same chassis up to 32 x 32. For example, you can configure a device as a 4 x 24
or a 32 x 8 matrix switcher to exactly suit your needs.
.
The VS-3232DN features:
•Full 32 x 32 non-blocking matrix array to switch any of the 32 input digital
signals to any or all outputs (with limitations, see Section 6
•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
)
•I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ – Intelligent EDID
handling and processing algorithm ensures plug and play operation for
DVI/HDMI systems
•A default EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) for each input
•Non-volatile EDID storage
•Equalization and re-clocking on all card types
•Support for dual, redundant power supplies
•Easy access to 59 preset memory locations for quick access to user-defined
setups

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•The Kramer 2000 Protocol for serial control
•A lock function to prevent tampering with the front panel
•A 40 character by 2 line LCD that shows the operational status or the
configuration menu
You can operate the VS-3232DN via the front panel buttons 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
The VS-3232DN is a sophisticated device but has been designed to be as simple
as possible to operate. Due to space limitations on the front panel a keypad
substitutes for 64 individual input/output selector buttons. For details of how to
route inputs to outputs, see Section 6
3.1 Defining EDID
. The VS-3232DN is housed in a 19" rack-
mountable enclosure.
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data-structure provided by a
display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the display’s
source). The EDID enables the VS-3232DN to “know” what kind of monitor is
connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product type,
the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data and (for
digital displays only) the pixel mapping data. EDID is defined by a standard published
by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
3.2 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect™ feature means that the VS-3232DN can supply power over the
TP cable to compatible DGKat devices (for example, the TP-573 or TP-574) when 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
TP cable. For longer distances, use heavier gauge cable (TP cable is still suitable for
the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding power at these distances).

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4 Defining the VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix
Switcher
Figure 1, Figure 2and Figure 3define the VS-3232DN.
Figure 1: VS-3232DN Front Panel Numeric Keypad
Front Panel Numeric Keypad Labels
# Feature Function
1 ◄ (Backwards) Press to shift the sliding window to the right (The
LCD display is large enough to show only 13
cross-points out of a total of 32)
2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0 Numeric keypad, 1 to 0
3 ► (Forward) Press to shift the sliding window to the left

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Figure 2: VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Front Panel
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# Feature Function
1
Double-
function
Selector
Button
Area
Menu
Button
Functions
ESC Press to exit the current operation
2 EDID Press to assign EDID channels
3 STO Press to store the current setup in the 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 OFF Press to turn off an output. After pressing the MENU button, this button lights and is enabled
6 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.
Press to enter the options in a setup menu. (For example, to enter input 5, you can either press
05 or 5, ENT)
9 BREAKAWAY Button Press to exit a Menu (see Section 8
10 ) DEFAULT SETUP Button Press to recall the default setup (see Section 7.4.5
11 ) OUTPUTS/INPUTS LCD Display Displays the outputs (upper row) switched to the selected inputs (lower row), (see
Section 7.1
12 ). Displays user interface messages and menus IR Receiver Infrared remote control sensor
13 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 8.2Section
When in a Menu, press to cycle through the menu items
).
16 LOCK Button Press and hold for approximately 2 sec to lock/unlock the front panel buttons (see Section 7.5
17 ) Power Supply Supplies power to the chassis and cards (see Section 7.6
18 ) Power Supply Supplies power to the device
19 POWER LED Lights green when the device is powered on
20 ERROR LED Lights red when there is a fault with the power supply

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Figure 3: VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher Rear Panel
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Figure 3shows DVI cards installed as an example.
# Feature Function
1 AC Mains Power Module Fuse holder and power cord socket. Connect to the AC mains supply
2 IN 1~16 Connectors Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the cards installed (1 to 16, see Section 6
3 ) IN 17~32 Connectors Connect to the relevant video sources, depending on the cards installed (17 to 32, see Section 6
4 ) TEST Module Signal generator module for testing video outputs (see Section 10
5 ) RESOLUTION DIP-switches Set the resolution for video generated by the Test module (see Section 10.2
6 ) RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to the remote operation PC or remote controller (see Section 6.1
7 ) NET Ethernet RJ-45
Connector Connect to a PC or controller via the Ethernet LAN (see Section 6.4
The LINK LED flashes when communication is active. The POWER LED lights when the interface
receives power
).
8 OUT 1~16 Connectors Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the cards installed (1 to 16, see Section 6
9 ) OUT 17~32 Connectors Connect to the relevant video acceptors, depending on the cards installed (17 to 32, see Section 6
10 ) PATTERN Button Press the button repeatedly to change the video pattern generated by the Test module (see
Section 10.3
11 ) Test Module Output
Connector Connect to one of the relevant video inputs to aid in troubleshooting (see Section 10.4)

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5 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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6 Connecting the VS-3232DN
The configuration of DVI input/output cards shown in Figure is a sample
representation and different I/O cards may be mixed as required (for limitations,
see
4
page 12 ). Exactly the same principles apply to installations using other card
types.
Always switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to
your VS-3232DN. After connecting your VS-3232DN, connect its
power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 4: Connecting the VS-3232DN 32x32 Digital Matrix Switcher
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To install the VS-3232DN as illustrated in the example in Figure 4:
1. Connect up to 32 DVI video sources (for example, computer graphics
sources).
In this example only two inputs and two outputs are connected.
2. Connect up to 32 DVI video acceptors, (for example, a plasma display and a
DVI LCD display).
3. If required, connect a PC or remote controller to the RS-232 port (see
Section 6.1) and/or the Ethernet port (see 6.4Section
4. Connect the power cord.
).
We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the device (not
shown in Figure 4).
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-3232DN outputs a
signal only if the output port supports HDCP, (for example, HDMI input and DVI
with HDCP output).
).
6.1 Port Numbering
On all cards apart from the DVI dual link cards there are four physical ports. The
numbering of ports is sequential from top to bottom and left to right. Each DVI dual
link card provides two physical ports which causes the loss of two numbers in the
numbering sequence of that card only. A sample numbering is shown in Figure 5.

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Figure 5: Sample Port Numbering
#
Port Number
#
Port Number
1 IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 4 OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3, OUT 4
2 IN 5, IN 6 5 OUT 5, OUT 6, OUT 7, OUT 8
3 IN 9, IN 10, IN 11, IN 12 6 OUT 9, OUT 10
Note: There is no IN 7, IN 8, OUT 11 or OUT 12 because these slots contain DVI
dual link cards.

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6.1.1 EDID Numbering Examples
The table below is based on the port numbering shown in Figure .5Figure lists
EDID configuration requests and the results.
8
EDID Request
EDID Sent
From OUT 11 Blank (256 bytes of 0xFF)
From IN 13 None (error message displayed)
6.2 Serial Data 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 6).
Serial data present on the RS-232 port of a DGKat output card are not transmitted
via the switcher. This data are transmitted over the TP cable of the same output
card.
Figure 6: DGKat Card Serial Data Transmission
6.3 Connecting to the VS-3232DN via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-3232DN via an RS-232 connection using, for example,
a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
Note that some early devices require a null modem.

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To connect to the VS-3232DN via RS-232:
•Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-3232DN 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-3232DN via Ethernet
You can connect the VS-3232DN via Ethernet using a crossover cable (see
Section 6.4.1) for direct connection to the PC, or a straight through cable (see
6.4.2Section
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
) for connection via a network hub or network router.
http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port on the VS-3232DN 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-3232DN during the initial
configuration
To configure your PC after connecting the Ethernet port:
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 Connection Properties window appears.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button.
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Figure 7: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address and enter the details as shown in
Figure 8. 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.
Figure 8: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window