Kramer KIT-500 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
KIT-500
5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Typical Applications 4
Defining KIT-500 5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit 5
Defining KIT-500T 5
Defining KIT-500R 7
Mounting KIT-500 9
Connecting KIT-500 10
Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor 12
Connecting to KIT-500 via RS-232 12
Connecting an Occupancy Sensor to the TOGL Pin 12
Connecting to USB Hosts 13
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors 13
Principles of Operation 14
KIT-500T Input Auto-Switching 14
USB Host Switching 14
CEC Signaling 15
Control via RS-232 Ports 15
Operating and Controlling KIT-500 16
Using Front Panel Buttons 16
Using Remote Control Switches 17
Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu 17
Operating via Ethernet 24
Using Embedded Web Pages 27
Routing Inputs to Outputs 29
Setting Audio Video Parameters 29
Managing KIT-500T EDID 35
Defining KIT-500T General Settings 37
Defining Network Settings 39
Managing RS-232 Control 40
Defining Advanced Settings 43
Setting Authentication 47
Viewing the About Page 50
Upgrading Firmware 51
Technical Specifications 52
Default Communication Parameters 54
KIT-500R Output Resolution Support 54
Input Resolution Support 54
Default EDID 55
Protocol 3000 57
Understanding Protocol 3000 57
Protocol 3000 Commands 58
Result and Error Codes 70

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KIT-500 –Introduction
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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!
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.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/KIT-500 to check for up-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving 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 that may adversely influence
signal quality.
•Position your Kramer KIT-500 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.
Safety Instructions
Caution:
•This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating
for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•To ensure continuous risk protection, replace fuses only according to the rating
specified on the product label which is located on the bottom of the unit.

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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 www.kramerav.com/il/quality/environment.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer KIT-500 5x2 Matrix/Scaler Kit.
KIT-500 is a high-performance integrated matrix scaler kit, consisting of the KIT-500T matrix
transmitter with two USB-C and two HDMI/USB inputs independently routable to HDMI and
HDBT outputs, and the KIT-500R auto-switcher scaler receiver with an HDMI input for routing
a local signal and an HDBT input for routing a remote signal (from the KIT-500T transmitter).
The remote USB peripherals (such as a room camera) are extended for use of local USB host
for convenient hybrid meeting operation with both room and online participants.
KIT-500 provides exceptional quality, advanced and user-friendly operation, and flexible
control.
Exceptional Quality
•Hybrid-Meetings –Designed to support switching of both AV inputs and USB host ports,
for concurrent connection to AV outputs and room USB devices. The product facilitates
collaborative hybrid meetings where participants can switch to share their content with
both room and online meeting participants.
•High-Performance Scaling for Valuable End-user Presentation Experience –Built-in
ProcAmp high-resolution scaling technology for optimal image display, and advanced
video processing with clean, glitch-free source switching.
•Powerful Audio Handling –Integrated DSP for intelligent microphone talk-over, audio
signal equalization, mixing, and delay processing, together with flexible audio insertion
and extraction capabilities, ensure unsurpassed experience for the presenter and end-
user.
•HDMI Signal Switching –HDCP 2.2 compliant, supporting deep color, x.v.Color™, CEC,
HDMI uncompressed audio channels, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, 2K, 4K, and 3D as
specified in HDMI 2.0.
•I-EDIDPro™Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™–Intelligent EDID handling,
processing, locking and pass-through algorithm ensures plug & play operation for HDMI
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Advanced and User-friendly Operation
•BYOD Ease and Convenience –Connect any DP-Alt-Mode-capable USB-C device as
an AV presentation source, while providing the connected device with USB 2.0 and
Ethernet connection, and up to 60 watts of power, via a single USB-C cable connection
only.
•Wired and Wireless Auto Switcher –When the receiver is connected to a wireless
connectivity device such as Kramer VIA, can automatically select between a wired
source at the transmitter or the wireless source at the receiver.
•Simple Control –Remote IP-controller connection, browser operation webpage, local
panel buttons, or remotely connected contact-closure buttons, for easy and fully flexible
user ports selection, signals routing, and matrix control.
•Built-in Intelligent Control Gateway –Remote IP-driven intelligent control of connected
AV and motorized devices via relay, RS-232 and CEC, eliminating the need for an
external control gateway and reducing installation complexity and costs to enable easy
integration with control systems such as Kramer Control.
•Comprehensive Management –Flexible service options –including local panel status
LED indicators and OSD menu operation, remote IP-driven firmware upgrade and
management via user-friendly embedded web pages, and remote IP or local serial
service and management via API commands –ensure lasting, field-proven deployment.
•Easy and Elegant Installation –Single cable connectivity for both HDBaseT signals and
PoC power distribution with only a single power mains connection. Compact fan-less
enclosures for flexible under-table or podium, dropped-ceiling, and display-adjacent
mounting.
Flexible Connectivity
•Audio De-embedding –The digital audio signal passing-through to the output is also
available on the stereo balanced analog audio output. This enables playing the audio on
a locally connected professional audio system (such as DSP) and speakers, in parallel
to playing it on the speakers connected to the AV acceptor device (such as TVs with
speakers).
•USB 2.0 Extension –USB 2.0 signals are extended between the transmitter and the
receiver, enabling connection of the active USB host to both local and remote USB
devices, such as a camera and audio devices, or HID (Human Interface Devices) mouse
or keyboard devices.
•Bi-directional RS-232 Extension –Serial interface data flows in both directions, allowing
data transmission and device control.

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Typical Applications
KIT-500 is ideal for applications where the user needs to switch between local AV sources
and a remote HDMI source:
•Enterprise hybrid meeting rooms.
•Education hybrid learning classrooms.
•Advanced meeting rooms with combined wired and wireless connectivity demands.
Controlling your KIT-500
Control your KIT-500 directly via the front panel push buttons (with on-screen menus, or:
•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a PC or a controller.
•Via IP browsing to the built-in user-friendly Web pages.

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Defining KIT-500 5x2
Matrix/Scaler Kit
This section defines KIT-500T and KIT-500R.
Defining KIT-500T
Figure 1: KIT-500T 4K HDMI/USB-C Auto Transmitter Front Panel
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Feature
Function
OUTPUT
Select
Button
Press to select the output to which a selected input will be switched
when an input button is pressed. The output button is illuminated when
a sink/link is detected on the selected output.
HDMI/HDBT
LEDs
LED lights green when selected.
INPUT
Buttons
USB-C
(1 and 2)
Press to select a USB-C input. Button illuminates when that input is
selected.
HDMI
(1 and 2)
Press to select an HDMI input. Button illuminates when that input is
selected.
REMOTE
Press to select the remote HDMI input on the KIT-500R. Button
illuminates when that input is selected.
This button is only functional when HDBT is selected via the
OUTPUT button.
USB
Select
Button
Press to select the USB HOST port to connect to the USB HUB
devices.
This button is only functional when the USB switching is not
"linked" to the HDMI selection (see Defining USB Switching
Policy on page 46).
1/2 LEDs
Lights green when selected.
MENU Button
Press to display the KIT-500 OSD menu.
The OSD menu can be viewed on the acceptor that is
connected to the KIT-500R.
Navigation
Buttons

Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to reduce the output volume.

Press to move up the menu list values.

Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not in the OSD menu, press to increase the output volume.

Press to move down the menu list.
ENTER
Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters.
RESET TO 1080p Button
Press and hold to toggle between XGA and 1080p resolutions.
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Feature
Function
PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 5 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel
buttons.
USB HUB USB 3.0 Ports
(3)
Connect to USB devices. The user can select which USB host (USB 1,
USB 2, USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 on the transmitter) is connected to the
USB devices.
Figure 2: KIT-500T 4K HDMI/USB-C Auto Transmitter Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
USB 3.0 Host Port (1 and 2)
Connect to USB hosts.
AUDIO IN
AUX 3.5mm Mini
Jack
Connect to an unbalanced, analog audio source (for example,
the audio output of the laptop).
MIC 3-pin Terminal
Block
Connect to a dynamic or condenser (with 48V phantom
power) microphone.
AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal Block
Connect to a balanced, stereo audio acceptor (for example,
active speakers).
RS-232
DATA 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a serial data source or acceptor to extend RS-232
between KIT-500T and KIT-500R.
CONTROL 3-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC to control KIT-500 or for
KIT-500 to control an external device.
PROG USB Connector
Connect to a PC to perform a firmware upgrade.
ETH RJ-45 Connector
Connect to the LAN (Ethernet traffic or PC controller).
USB-C Port Inputs (1 and 2)
Connect to USB-C sources.
Ports support DP Alt mode, Ethernet and USB data transfer,
and up to 60W charging capabilities. If both ports are
connected to devices requiring charging, the priority for
charging is as follows:
1. The port that is selected as the input that is routed to the
HDBT output.
2. The port that is selected as the input that is routed to the
HDMI output.
3. USB-C input 1.
4. USB-C input 2.
Power delivery to USB-C is not supported when
KIT-500R delivers power to KIT-500T via PoC.
HDMI Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
HDMI OUT Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
HDBT OUT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to KIT-500R.
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#
Feature
Function
Follow powering instructions in (see Connecting KIT-500 on page 10).
Failure to use PoC and power connector correctly may destroy the devices!
PoC (Power over Cable) Switch
Set the PoC switch to ON on both KIT-500T and KIT-500R.
24V DC Connector
Connect to the supplied power adapter unless the power
adapter is connected to KIT-500R.
Defining KIT-500R
Figure 3: KIT-500R 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
PROG USB Connector
Connect to a USB stick to perform firmware upgrades.
INPUTS
SELECT Button
Press to toggle between the HDBT and HDMI inputs to select
the input (HDBT or HDMI).
By default, the SELECT button is locked. You can unlock it
via the ADVANCED menu in the OSD.
HDBT LED
Lights blue when the HDBT input is selected.
HDMI LED
Lights blue when the HDMI input is selected.
USB DEVICE USB 3.0 Ports (2)
Connect to USB devices. The user can select which USB
host (USB 1 or USB 2 on the transmitter) is connected to the
USB devices.
MENU Button
Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Press together with the –button to reset to 1080p.
ENTER Button
In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item. Press
together with the FREEZE/+ button to reset to XGA.
–
In OSD, press to move back through menus or decrement
parameter values.
FREEZE/+ Button
In OSD, press to move forward through menus or increment
parameter values. When not in OSD, press to freeze the
display.
LINK LED
Lights blue when a link is established with the transmitter.
ON LED
Lights green when device is powered.
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Figure 4: KIT-500R 4K HDBT/HDMI Receiver/Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
INPUTS
HDBT RJ-45 Connector
Connect to KIT-500T.
HDMI (REMOTE)
Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
REMOTE Contact-Closure 4-pin
Terminal Block Connector
Connect to contact closure switches to turn the display on
and off (e.g., via CEC). The TOGGLE pin may be configured
for toggling (edge-triggered), or for ON / OFF (level-
triggered).See Using Remote Control Switches on page 17.
RS-232
CONTROL 3-pin
Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to a serial controller or PC to control KIT-500T using
P3K, or for KIT-500R to control an external device.
DATA 3-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a serial data source or acceptor for extending RS-
232 between KIT-500T and KIT-500R via HDBT.
RELAY SPDT 3-pin Terminal Block
Connector
Connections to the internal relay’s contact terminals:
Normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common (C).
Connect to devices to be controlled by relay (for example, a
motorized projection screen).
OUTPUT
AUDIO 5-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to a balanced analog stereo audio acceptor.
HDMI Connector
Connect to an HDMI acceptor.
Follow powering instructions in (see Connecting KIT-500 on page 10).
Failure to use PoC and power connector correctly may destroy the devices!
PoC (Power Over Cable) Switch
Set the PoC switch to ON on both KIT-500T and KIT-500R.
24V DC Connector
Connect to the supplied power adapter, unless the power
adapter is connected to KIT-500T.
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Mounting KIT-500
This section provides instructions for mounting KIT-500. Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommended range:
•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).
•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).
•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
Caution:
•Mount KIT-500 before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is
compatible for the device.
•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding
overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
Mount KIT-500R in a rack:
•Use the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/KIT-500).
Mount KIT-500 on a surface using one of the following methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•For KIT-500R, fasten 1 bracket (included) on each side of the unit
and attach it to a flat surface. For more information go to
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Connecting KIT-500
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your KIT-500. After
connecting your KIT-500, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.
Figure 5: Connecting to the KIT-500 Rear Panel
To connect KIT-500 as illustrated in the example in Figure 5:
1. Connect the inputs:
▪Connect USB-C sources (for example, laptops) to the USB-C 1 and USB-C 2
ports on the KIT-500T.
▪Connect HDMI sources (for example, laptops) to HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors
on the KIT-500T and connect the USB 3.0 Host ports to the HDMI sources that
are connected to the HDMI inputs.
▪Connect an HDMI source (for example, a room PC) to the HDMI (REMOTE)
connector on the KIT-500R.
▪Connect an unbalanced analog audio source to the AUX 3.5mm jack (for
example, an iPod).
▪Connect a dynamic or condenser (with 48V phantom power) microphone to the
MIC 3-pin terminal block connector.
2. Connect the outputs:
▪Connect the HDMI output on the KIT-500T to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
display).
▪Connect the HDMI output on the KIT-500R to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
display).
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▪Connect the AUDIO OUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KIT-500T to an
audio acceptor (for example, an active speaker).
▪Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT 5-pin terminal block connector on the KIT-500R to
an audio acceptor (for example, an active speaker).
3. Connect the HDBT OUT port on the KIT-500T to the HDBT INPUT on the
KIT-500R.
4. Connect the USB type A ports:
▪Connect the USB HUB ports on the KIT-500T to USB devices (for example, a
keyboard, mouse and headphones).
▪Connect the USB DEVICE ports on the KIT-500R to USB devices (for example,
a soundbar and PTZ camera).
5. Connect TOGL on the REMOTE contact closure 4-pin terminal block connector on
the KIT-500R to an occupancy sensor.
6. Connect the RELAY 3-pin terminal block connector to a relay-controlled device (for
example, to open and close the room blinds).
7. Connect the control ports:
▪Connect the ETH RJ-45 port on the KIT-500T to a LAN.
▪Connect the CONTROL RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector on the KIT-500T
to an RS-232 controlled device (for example, the display on the KIT-500T output).
▪Connect the KIT-500T DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to a
controller (for example, Kramer SL-240C).
▪Connect the KIT-500R DATA RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector to an
RS-232 controlled device (for example, the PTZ camera).
8. Set POC switches on KIT-500T and KIT-500R to ON.
Failure to use PoC and power connector correctly may destroy the devices!
9. Connect the power adapter to one of the devices (KIT-500T or KIT-500R) and to the
mains electricity (for example, to KIT-500T).
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Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced
Stereo Audio Acceptor
The following are the pinouts for connecting the output to a balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor:
Figure 6: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio
Acceptor
Figure 7: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio
Acceptor
Connecting to KIT-500 via RS-232
You can connect to KIT-500 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
KIT-500 features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control
KIT-500.
Connect the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel of KIT-500 to a PC/controller, as follows:
From the RS-232 9-pin D-sub serial port connect:
•Pin 2 to the TX pin on the KIT-500 RS-232 terminal block
•Pin 3 to the RX pin on the KIT-500 RS-232 terminal block
•Pin 5 to the G pin on the KIT-500RS-232 terminal block
RS-232 Device KIT-500
Connecting an Occupancy Sensor to the TOGL Pin
The KIT-500R TOGL pin function is defined via the KIT-500R OSD menu (see Defining
the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R on page 23). By default, the display toggles on or
off when momentarily connected. By setting the Toggle function, you can set the pin for level-
triggering rather than edge-triggering (i.e., constant contact connection rather than
momentary connection), allowing, for example, connection to an occupancy sensor that
triggers the toggle commands.
Instead of a push-to-make switch, TOGL may be configured to operate with a standard SPST
switch or for TTL level detection (for example, to use with an occupancy sensor).
You can use an occupancy sensor to turn on the display and auto sync off to turn it off once it
is not used, as described in the following example:
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•An occupancy sensor is connected to the TOGL pin.
•The TOGL pin is set to ON (see Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R
on page 23) so that the display is turned on when the occupancy sensor detects the
presence of people in the room. (Set the sensor to short the TOGL pin to ground upon
detecting occupancy).
•Auto SYNC OFF is set to Enable (see Setting Sleep Mode on KIT-500R on page 21) so
that when the room is no longer in use, the display turns off 2 minutes after an input
signal is no longer detected.
You can also set the TOGL pin to OFF so that when the sensor detects no people in the room
the display turns off. (Set the sensor to short the TOGL pin to ground when occupancy is not
detected).
Connecting to USB Hosts
KIT-500T includes 4 USB Hosts:
•2 USB 3.0 host ports –Connect your PC to both an HDMI port and a USB Host port.
•2 USB-C ports –Connect one cable to your PC.
When connecting to the USB Host port, you can choose to link it to the HDMI video port,
meaning that the USB 1/USB 2 host port is switched together with the HDMI 1/HDMI 2 port
respectively.
By default, USB 1 and USB 2 ports are linked to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs,
respectively and the USB selection button on KIT-500T.
Wiring RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the HDBT pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45 connectors.
It is recommended that the cable ground shielding be connected/soldered to the connector
shield.
EIA /TIA 568B
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue
5
Blue / White
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Principles of Operation
This section describes the KIT-500T powerful operation principles:
•KIT-500T Input Auto-Switching on page 14.
•USB Host Switching on page 14.
•CEC Signaling on page 15.
•Control via RS-232 Ports on page 15.
KIT-500T Input Auto-Switching
Set KIT-500T switching mode via the UI (see Configuring Automatic Switching Settings
on page 44) or P3K (see KIT-500T Protocol Commands on page 58) to any of the following
modes:
•Manual
•Auto –Auto Scan
•Auto –Last Connected
By-default, switching is set to Manual.
In Manual mode, select an input by:
•Pressing the front-panel input selection buttons.
•Sending RS-232 serial commands control (see Protocol 3000 Commands on page 58).
•Using the embedded web pages (see Configuring Automatic Switching Settings
on page 44).
In auto-switching mode, the input is selected as follows:
•In Auto Scan mode, when the currently selected input sync signal is lost, the KIT-500T
automatically scans and selects an input with a live signal.
•In Last Connected mode, when the currently selected input signal is lost, KIT-500T
automatically selects the last connected input.
USB Host Switching
KIT-500T includes 4 inputs: 2 USB-C inputs that can operate as hosts in addition to passing
AV signals, and 2 HDMI inputs which can be linked with Host ports 1 and 2 via the KIT-500
UI. A single active USB host is connected to both local and remote KIT-500 USB devices,
while other hosts are inactive. The active USB host is selected either automatically to follow
the selected video input (default), or manually as independently-selected USB host
(see Defining USB Switching Policy on page 46).

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CEC Signaling
KIT-500T sends CEC commands from a control system, connected by LAN, via the KIT-500T
built-in control gateway, to control devices that are connected to the KIT-500T HDMI output
and the selected input.
KIT-500 sends CEC in the following way:
•On KIT-500T, when Local Auto Sync Off is set to On, KIT-500T sends a Power Off
command to its display when no signal is detected on the selected input (see Defining
Auto Sync Mode on page 45). When a valid signal is detected, KIT-500T will then send a
Power On command.
•On KIT-500R, if Remote Auto Sync Off is enabled (Slow or Fast), KIT-500R sends
power off command to its display when no signal is detected on the selected input.
When a valid signal is detected, KIT-500Rwill then send a Power On command. If
Output CEC Bypass is enabled, KIT-500R passes the data from the KIT-500R HDMI
input.
Control via RS-232 Ports
KIT-500T and KIT-500R each have 2 RS-232 control ports:
RS-232 CONTROL for controlling the device via RS-232 Protocol commands (for example,
connecting an SL-240C Kramer Controller to KIT-500R to control it), and RS-232 DATA for
passing RS-232 commands between the devices via HDBT (for example, sending commands
to the PTZ Camera, that is connected to the RS-232 DATA port on KIT-500R, via an SL-240C
Kramer controller that is connected to the RS-232 port on KIT-500T.
In addition, you define the KIT-500T RS-232 CONTROL port to operate in any of the following
ways (see Managing RS-232 Control on page 40):
•By default, control the device itself via a room controller.
•Control an external device that is connected to KIT-500T.
•Control an external device on KIT-500T via Ethernet control gateway.

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Operating and Controlling
KIT-500
Operate KIT-500 in any of the following ways:
•Using Front Panel Buttons on page 16.
•Using Remote Control Switches on page 17.
•Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu on page 17.
•Operating via Ethernet on page 24.
Using Front Panel Buttons
Press the KIT-500T front panel buttons to:
•Select the output to which a selected input is routed (HDMI or HDBT).
•Select the required input: USB-C 1, USB-C 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or REMOTE (HDMI
input on KIT-500R).
•Select the USB host to connect to the USB HUB devices.
When USB Host selection is not set to follow the HDMI ports.the HDMI ports
•Lock the front panel .
•Reset the device resolution .
•Control the KIT-500R operation, using the OSD MENU and navigation keys (not
available when the REMOTE HDMI input is selected as the KIT-500R source.
See Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu on page 17).
•When not in the OSD mode, use the Left and right OSD arrow buttons to adjust the
output volume.
Press the KIT-500R front panel buttons to:
•Locally select the HDMI or HDBT inputs (when the SELECT button is not locked).
•Control device operation, using the MENU and navigation keys (when in the OSD
menu), + and –,buttons (see Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu
on page 17).
•Freeze the image on the output, using FREEZE button.
•Reset to XGA resolution, using ENTER and FREEZE+ buttons.
•Reset to 1080p resolution, using MENU and –buttons.
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Using Remote Control Switches
The following table describes the function of the remote contact closure switches on KIT-500T
and KIT-500R .
Pin Name
Function
KIT-500R
KIT-500R
TOGL
For connection to an occupancy sensor, or to a
single ON/OFF switch.
Configurable via the OSD for connection to a
button which toggles between display on and
display off (instead of using two separate buttons
for on and off); or turning the display on and off
according to whether a switch is open or closed
(for example, when using an occupancy sensor).
See Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on
KIT-500R on page 23.
OFF
Turn off the display.
ON
Turn on the display.
Controlling and Operating Via the OSD Menu
KIT-500 enables controlling and defining the device parameters via the OSD, using the front
panel MENU buttons.
The OSD menu can be accessed via:
•The OSD navigation buttons on KIT-500R.
•The OSD navigation buttons on KIT-500T when HDBT is selected as the input to
KIT-500R.
To enter and use the OSD menu buttons:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press:
▪ENTER to accept changes and to change the menu settings.
▪Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on the video
output.
▪EXIT to exit the menu.
The default OSD timeout is set to 10 seconds.
Use the OSD menu to perform the following operations:
•Adjusting Image Parameters on page 18.
•Selecting an Input Signal on page 18.
•Locking KIT-500R Input Select Buttons on page 19.
•Setting Output Parameters on page 19.
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•Setting Audio Parameters on page 19.
•Setting OSD Parameters on page 20.
•Managing EDID via OSD on page 20.
•Setting HDCP on page 21.
•Setting Sleep Mode on KIT-500R on page 21.
•Setting Switching Mode on page 22.
•Setting FREEZE Button Functionality on page 22.
•Manually Switching Relay on page 22.
•Defining CEC on page 23.
•Defining the REMOTE TOGGLE PIN on KIT-500R on page 23.
•Viewing Device Information on page 24.
•Performing a Reset on page 24.
Adjusting Image Parameters
KIT-500R enables adjusting the image parameters such as contrast, brightness and so on.
To adjust the image parameters:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click Picture and define the image parameters according to the information in the
following table:
Menu Item
Function
Contrast
Set the contrast.
Brightness
Set the brightness.
Finetune
Video
Hue –set the color hue.
Saturation –set the color saturation.
Sharpness –set the sharpness of the picture.
Noise Reduction –select the noise reduction filter: Off (default),
Low, Middle, or High.
Color
Set the Red, Green and Blue shades.
Image parameters are adjusted.
Selecting an Input Signal
Select the KIT-500R input source via the OSD menu.
To set the input source:
1. On the front panel press MENU. The menu appears.
2. Click INPUT and select the SOURCE.
3. Press ENTER and select HDMI or HDBT.
An input signal is selected.