Kramer PIP-200XL, PIP-300 User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
PIP-200xl,
Picture in Picture Inserter
PIP-300,
Picture in Picture Inserter
Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 1
3
Overview 3
4
Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines 4
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Installing on a Rack 8
6
Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter 9
6.1
Connecting a PC 11
7
Configuring and Operating your PIP-300 12
7.1
Using the Menu 12
7.1.1 The Mode Submenu 14
7.1.2 The Video Settings Submenu 15
7.1.3 The Presets Submenu 15
7.1.4 The Labeling Submenu 16
7.2
Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode 17
7.2.1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background 17
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Firmware Upgrade 18
8.1
Downloading from the Internet 18
8.2
Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 18
8.3
Upgrading Firmware 18
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Technical Specifications 20
10
Communication Protocol 21
Figures
Figure 1: PIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter 5
Figure 2: PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter 6
Figure 3: Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter 10
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 11
Figure 5: The PIP-300 Menu Guide 13
Figure 6: PIP Mode 14
Figure 7: Goal Screen 19
Figure 8: System Status Screen 19
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Tables
Table 1: Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features 7
Table 2: Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features 7
Table 3: The PIP-300 Main Menu Items 12
Table 4: The MODE Submenu Features 14
Table 5: PIP Sizing and Positioning Features 14
Table 6: Recommended PIP sizes 15
Table 7: Video Settings Submenu Features 15
Table 8: Presets Submenu Features 15
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the PIP-200xl and PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter 20
Table 10: Protocol Definitions 21
Table 11: Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol 22
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PIP-200xl Picture in Picture
Inserter and/or PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter, which are ideal for:
Video production studios for source monitoring
Teleconferencing using one screen
Satellite, TV, home theater multi-channel monitoring
Security applications
The package includes the following items:
PIP-200xl or PIP-300
Power cord and Null-modem adapter (for control via RS-232)
This user manual2
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 cables3
2.1 Quick Start
This PIP-300 quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation
steps4.
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 This quick start also applies for the PIP-200xl which has two sets of inputs instead of three
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Getting Started
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MENU Items
MODE:
OSD:
BORDER:
VIDEO SETTINGS:
INPUT SELECT:
OUTPUT STANDARD:
PRESETS:
LABELING:
ENTER
ESC
Overview
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3 Overview
The high performance PIP-200xl/PIP-300 is a picture-in-picture inserter for
composite video, s-Video (Y/C) and component video (YUV1).
The PIP-300 and PIP-200xl feature:
A multi standard picture-in-picture video inserter designed to accept three2
video sources and display them all on the same screen simultaneously in two
layers
Three2 sets of composite video, s-Video and component video inputs, and
a composite video, s-Video and component video output
Non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the
power off and then on again3
Using the PIP-200xl or the PIP-300 you can do the following:
Position sources on the screen as desired and select their size from a list
Put a text label in each inserted picture
Put a border around each inserted picture
Utilize sources of different formats and standards4
In addition, the PIP-200xl/PIP-300:
Includes 10-bit video A/D and D/A converters throughout the unit, to
ensure the highest quality video
Is controllable via the front panel buttons and the user-friendly OSD and
LCD, as well as via RS-232
Is dependable, rugged, and fits in one vertical space of a standard 19” rack
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noiselevels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer PIP-200xl/PIP-300 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
1 Y, B-Y, R-Y (sometimes called Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
2 Two for the PIP-200xl
3 Provided that the last setting was valid for at least 30 seconds before switching the machine OFF
4 For example, a PAL s-Video input could be inserted into a composite video NTSC source, and outputted to composite
video, s-Video and component video formats
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4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines
This section defines each of the Picture-in-Picture Inserter machines:
Figure 1 illustrates the PIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter
Figure 2 illustrates the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter
Table 1 and Table 2 define the Picture in Picture Inserter machines.
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Figure 1: PIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter
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Figure 2: PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter
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