Kramer PIP-400, PIP-500 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Models:

PIP-400,

Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split

PIP-500,

Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split

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 / Quad Split Machines 4

5

Installing on a Rack 9

6

Connecting the PIP-500 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split 10

6.1

Connecting a PC 12

7

Configuring and Operating Your PIP-500 13

7.1

Using the Menu 13

7.1.1 The Mode Submenu 15

7.1.2 The Video Settings Submenu 16

7.1.3 The Presets Submenu 17

7.1.4 The Labeling Submenu 17

7.2

Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode 18

7.2.1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background 19

8

Firmware Upgrade 20

8.1

Downloading from the Internet 20

8.2

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 Port 20

8.3

Upgrading Firmware 20

9

Technical Specifications 22

10

Communication Protocol 23

Figures

Figure 1: PIP-400 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split 5
Figure 2: PIP-500 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split 6
Figure 3: Connecting the PIP-500 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split 11
Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 12
Figure 5: The PIP-500 Menu Guide 14
Figure 6: The PIP Mode 15
Figure 7: The QUAD Mode 15
Figure 8: Goal Screen 21
Figure 9: System Status Screen 21

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Tables

Table 1: Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Features 7
Table 2: Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Features 8
Table 3: The PIP-500 Main Menu Items 13
Table 4: The MODE Submenu Features 15
Table 5: PIP Sizing and Positioning Features 16
Table 6: Recommended PIP sizes 16
Table 7: Video Settings Submenu Features 16
Table 8: Presets Submenu Features 17
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Machines 22
Table 10: Protocol Definitions 23
Table 11: Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol 24

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-400 Picture in Picture
Inserter / Quad Split and/or PIP-500 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split,
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-400 or PIP-500

 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-500 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 to the PIP-400 which has four sets of inputs instead of five

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Getting Started

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MENU Items:















MODE:

OSD:

BORDER:

VIDEO SETTINGS:

INPUT SELECT:

OUTPUT STANDARD:

PRESETS:

INPUTS

54321

ENTER

LAYER

FREEZ E ESC

CV

Y/C

QUAD OUT

Y

CV

B-Y

R-Y

Y/C

OUTPUT

YCVB-Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y

Y

CV CV

CV

B-Y

B-Y

B-Y

R-Y

Y

CV

B-Y

R-Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y/C

INPUT 4

INPUT 1

INPUT 3

INPUT 2

INPUT 5

Y/C

INPUTS

54321

LAYER

FREEZE

ENTER

ESC

      

Overview

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3 Overview

The high performance PIP-400/PIP-500 is a picture-in-picture inserter for
composite video, s-Video (YC) and component video (YUV1).

The PIP-400/PIP-500 features:

 A multi standard picture-in-picture video inserter designed to accept up to

five2 video sources and display them all on the same screen simultaneously3

 Five2 sets of composite video, s-Video and component video inputs, and a

composite video, s-Video and component video output

 A dedicated composite video and s-Video QUAD output to display four

quarter-sized pictures4 on one screen (each in its own quad)

 Three operation modes: Single, PIP and QUAD

 Non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the

power off and then on again5

Using the PIP-400/PIP-500 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

 Use sources of different formats and standards6

In addition, the PIP-400/PIP-500:

 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 a user-friendly OSD and

LCD, as well as via RS-232

 Is dependable, rugged, and fits in two vertical spaces of a standard 19” rack

1 Y, B-Y, R-Y (sometimes called Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)

2 Four for the PIP-400

3 In two layers

4 Channels 1 to 4

5 Provided that the last setting was valid for at least 30 seconds before switching the machine OFF

6 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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Your Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Machines

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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-400/PIP-500 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Machines

This section defines each of the Picture-in-Picture Inserter machines:

 Figure 1 illustrates the PIP-400 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split

 Figure 2 illustrates the PIP-500 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split

Table 1 and Table 2 define the Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split
machines.

Your Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Machines

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INPUTS

4321 ENTERLAYER FREEZE ESC

Y

Y

CV CV

CV

CV

B-Y

B-Y

B-Y

R-Y

Y

CV

B-Y

R-Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y/C

Y

CV

B-Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y/C

RELAY

RS-232

Y/C

INPUT 4

INPUT 1

INPUT 3

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

QUAD OUT

FUSE



Figure 1: PIP-400 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split

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INPUTS

54321 ENTERLAYER FREEZE ESC

Y

Y

Y

CV CV

CV

CV CV

B-Y

B-Y

B-Y

B-Y

R-Y

Y

CV

B-Y

R-Y

R-Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y/C

Y

CV

B-Y

R-Y

Y/C

Y/C

RELAY

RS-232

Y/C

INPUT 4

INPUT 1

INPUT 3

OUTPUT

INPUT 2

INPUT 5

QUAD OUT

Y/C

FUSE

Figure 2: PIP-500 Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split

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Table 1: Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter / Quad Split Features

# Feature Function

1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

2 LCD Display Displays data including the operation mode and the menu1 (2 lines at a time)
3 INPUT2 Buttons In the SINGLE mode: selects the input to switch to the output

In the PIP mode: selects the input to appear in front
Selects an input for positioning and sizing

4 LAYER Button When in the PIP mode, press to access the PIP Sizing and Position menu directly

5 FREEZE Button3 Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image
6



Moves the selected image to the left in the PIP mode4
Moves to the previous character in the Labeling menu5

7



Moves the selected image upwards in the PIP mode4
Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen
Use to change the selected character in the Labeling menu5

8



Moves the selected image to the right in the PIP mode4
Moves to the next character in the Labeling menu5

9

Navigation Buttons



Moves the selected image downwards in the PIP mode4
Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen

Use to change the selected character in the Labeling menu5
10 ENTER Button Displays the main menu; moves to the next level; confirms a command

11 ESC Button Exits the OSD Menu; moves back to the previous level; stops the execution of a command

1 See Figure 5

2 PIP-400 has four input buttons and PIP-500 has five input buttons

3 Illuminates when the image is frozen

4 See section 7.1.1.1

5 See section 7.1.4