Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-740HC
ScaleMagix 2 ™
Contents
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Contents
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Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 1
3
Overview 3
4
Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ 4
5
Installing the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ on a Rack 7
6
Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ 8
6.1
Connecting a PC 9
7
Understanding the PIP Feature 10
7.1
Activating the PIP Feature 10
7.2
PIP Characteristics 11
7.3
Resizing the PIP 11
7.4
Moving the Position of the PIP 12
7.5
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 12
8
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen 13
8.1
The Image Tuning Menu Screen 14
8.1.1 The Gamma / Color Screen 15
8.1.2 The Gray Correction Screen and Auto Gain 16
8.2
Controlling the Geometry 16
8.3
Selecting the Source 20
8.4
Configuring via the Utility Screens 20
8.4.1 Choosing the Video Setting Utility 20
8.4.2 Choosing the PC Data Utility 22
8.4.3 Choosing the PIP Settings Utility 23
8.4.4 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility 25
8.4.5 Choosing the OSD Setting Utility 25
8.4.6 Choosing the Output Setting Utility 26
8.4.7 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 27
8.4.8 Choosing Factory Reset 28
8.4.9 Choosing Advanced 28
8.5
Saving and Loading 31
8.6
Operating via the Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter 33
9
Technical Specifications 34
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VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Communication Protocol 38
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: Connecting the PC 10
Figure 4: OSD PIP Status 11
Figure 5: Locking / Unlocking the Front Panel 12
Figure 6: OSD Screen Icons 13
Figure 7: First OSD Screen: the “Image Tuning” Menu Screen 14
Figure 8: Gamma / Color Screen 15
Figure 9: Color Manager Screen 15
Figure 10: Gray Correction Screen 16
Figure 11: Geometry Screen 16
Figure 12: Geometry – Zoom Setting Screen 17
Figure 13: Geometry – Zoom Ratio Screen 17
Figure 14: Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen 18
Figure 15: Geometry Aspect Ratio Letterbox Pan Screen 18
Figure 16: Geometry Aspect Ratio Native Screen 18
Figure 17: Geometry Aspect Ratio 4:3 Output Shift Screen 19
Figure 18: Geometry Aspect Ratio User Define Screen 19
Figure 19: Source Selection Screen 20
Figure 20: Video Setting Utility Screen (Composite or s-Video Source) 21
Figure 21: Video Setting Utility Screen 21
Figure 22: Video Standard Video Setting Utility Screen 22
Figure 23: PC Data Utility Screen (Component, VGA, DVI or HDTV Source) 22
Figure 24: PC Data Utility Screen 23
Figure 25: PC Data Utility Color Formats Screen 23
Figure 26: PIP Setting Utility On/Off Screen 24
Figure 27: PIP Source Setting Utility Screen 24
Figure 28: PIP Size Setting Utility Screen 24
Figure 29: Seamless Switch Utility Screen 25
Figure 30: OSD Setting Utility 25
Figure 31: Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen 26
Figure 32: OSD Output Status 26
Figure 33: Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen 27
Figure 34: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen 27
Figure 35: Information Screen 28
Figure 36: Factory Reset Screen 28
Figure 37: Advanced Screen 29
Figure 38: Advanced Screen – Lock Options 29
Figure 39: Advanced Screen –Mode Define 30
Figure 40: Save and Load Screen 31
Figure 41: Save Screen 31
Figure 42: Load Screen 32
Figure 43: Remote Transmitter 33
Contents
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Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™Features 6
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Features 6
Table 3: User Mode Setting Definitions 27
Table 4: Mode Define Features 30
Table 5: VP-740HC Remote Transmitter Functions 33
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ 34
Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Input Signal – VGA) 35
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Input Signal – DVI) 36
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Input Signal – HDTV) 36
Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Output Signal–RGB/DVI Mode) 37
Table 11: RS-232 Protocol 38
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 VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Home cinema central visual switcher
Presentation
Educational, industrial, points of sale, churches and other large audience
applications
The package includes the following items:
VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
Power cord2, Null-modem adapter and infra-red remote control transmitter
This user manual3
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 cables4
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-740HC
ScaleMagix 2 ™:
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 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Getting Started
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Overview
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3 Overview
The VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ is a high quality graphics and video scaler,
scaling any input format and resolution to a user-defined output resolution.
In particular, the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™:
Switches between the sources using FTB™ (Fade-Thru-Black)
technology, outputting an extremely high quality image even from a low
quality source
Features 2xCV, 2xY/C, 2xYUV, 1xVGA, 1xDVI-D inputs, and RGBHV,
Y, Pb, Pr, and DVI outputs (the DVI inputs/outputs do not support
HDCP1)
Supports all popular graphics and HDTV output resolutions: 480p
(720x483), 576p (720x576), 720p (1280x720), and 1080i (1920x540)
With its aspect ratio and film-related enhancements, is the perfect
companion to any Home Cinema set up
With the unique Kramer K-IIT™ (image insertion technology), provides a
picture-in-picture facility for graphics-into-video and vice versa, as well
as video-into-progressive scan component and vice versa
Uses a universal power supply2 – 100-240 VAC with automatic voltage
selection
Includes a rear panel 12VDC OUT power connector that can supply
500mA to any machine with a 12VDC power input
Can output to these resolutions: VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA
(1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), UXGA (1600x1200), 720x483,
1280x720, 1920x1080i, 852x480, 1366x768, 1365x1024, 1400x1050,
480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i or User Define3
In addition, the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™:
Incorporates a unique graphics-scaling engine with image enhancement
algorithms, which are built into the firmware
Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise
Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors, and
regenerates the video at a chosen line and pixel rate format, providing, for
example, native-resolution video for LCD, DLP and Plasma displays
1 High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
3 The user definable output mode is recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by
the display device
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Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
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Includes a built-in Picture-in-Picture inserter, letting you insert a video
source into a graphics background or vice versa, allowing the user to size
and position the shrunken inserted image anywhere on the screen
Includes an OSD (on-screen display) that superimposes a menu on the
screen for making the adjustments. The OSD itself can be adjusted—the
OSD size and position, the time out, and whether the OSD status label is
displayed
Includes a front panel SOURCE button that scans the inputs until it
locates an active source
Includes a front panel lock that can be programmed via the OSD menu1
Offers high quality de-interlacing 3:2/2:2 pull down2
Can provide non-linear scaling for 4:3, 16:9 transformation
Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232
Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching
the power off
Includes a front panel LCD
Control the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™:
From the front panel OSD control buttons
Remotely, from the infra-red remote control transmitter
Remotely, via RS-232
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 VP-740 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
Figure 1 and Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™.
1 See section 8.4.9
2 Accommodates the frame-rate of a converted movie (24 frames per second) to video frequencies (25 frames per second
(PAL); 30 frames per second (NTSC)
Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
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Figure 1: VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
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Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
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Table 1: Front Panel VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Features
# Feature Function
1 STATUS Display Displays the status (see section 8)
2 IR Receiver / LED Red when the unit will accept IR remote commands
3 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen1 and locks/unlocks the front panel
4
Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen
5
Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
6
Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen
7
Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen
8 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen
9 SOURCE Button Scans the inputs until it locates an active source(s)2
Table 2: Rear Panel VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Features
# Feature Function
10 R/Pr BNC Connector
11 G/Y BNC Connector
12 B/Pb BNC Connector
13 Hs4 BNC Connector
14
OUTPUTS
Vs4 BNC Connector
Connect to the RGBHV acceptor (or the component video acceptor3)
15 Y/R RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 or component video source 1
16 PB/CB/G RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 or component video source 1
17 PR/CR/B RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 or component video source 1
18 Hs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1
19
Comp 1
INPUTS
Vs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1
20
DVI OUTPUT Connector5 Connects to the DVI6 graphics acceptor
21 DVI INPUTS Connector5 Connects to the DVI6 graphics source
22 VGA INPUTS HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA (analog interface) graphics source
23 Y/R RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 or component video source 2
24 PB/CB/G RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 or component video source 2
25 PR/CR/B RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 or component video source 2
26 Hs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2
27
Comp 2
INPUTS
Vs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2
28 YC 2 INPUTS 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source 1
29 YC 1 INPUTS 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source 2
30 CV 2 INPUTS RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 1
1 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen
2 AV-1, AV-2, YC-1, YC-2, Comp 1, Comp 2, VGA, or DVI
3 Via the R/Pr, G/Y and B/Pb connectors
4 For RGBS applications, one of the sync channels (Horizontal or Vertical) may be used for the S channel
5 Not HDCP compliant
6 Note that only the digital signal (DVI-D) is available on the DVI (digital video interface) connector
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# Feature Function
31 CV 1 INPUTS RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 2
32 RS-232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller
33 12V DC OUT +12V DC connector for powering another unit
34 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit
35 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
5 Installing the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ on a Rack
This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack
mount.
Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is
within the recommended range:
Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade
5 to 65% RHL, non-condensing
-20 to +70 Deg. Centigrade
5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing
Operating humidity range
Storage temperature range
Storage humidity range
When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking
care that:
It is located within the recommended environmental
conditions, as the operating ambient temperature of a
closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the
room ambient temperature.
Attach both ear brackets to the
machine. To do so, remove the
screws from each side of the machine
(3 on each side), and replace those
screws through the ear brackets.
Place the ears of the machine
against the rack rails, and insert the
proper screws (not provided) through
each of the four holes in the rack
ears.
Note that:
Detachable rack ears can be removed
for desktop use
Always mount the machine in the rack
before you attach any cables or
connect the machine to the power
If you are using a Kramer rack adapter
kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see
the Rack Adapters user manual for
installation instructions (you can
download it at:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com)
In some models, the front panel
may feature built-in rack ears
Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around the
machine.
The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal
position.
You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting
the machine to the supply circuit, overloading the
circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Refer to the appropriate
nameplate ratings for information. For example, for
fuse replacement, see the value printed on the product
label.
The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way
and is connected only to an electricity socket with
grounding. Pay particular attention to supply
connections other than direct connections to the
branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips),
and that you use only the power cord that is supplied
with the machine.
CAUTION!!
Before Installing on a Rack
How to Rack Mount
To rack-mount a machine:
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Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
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6 Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™
Using the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ you can select any one of the 8 inputs
and scale that input to the output at the desired resolution.
To connect the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™, as the example in Figure 2
illustrates, do the following1:
1. Connect two composite video sources (for example, composite video
player 1 and composite video player 2), to the CV 1 and CV 2 INPUT
RCA connectors respectively.
2. Connect two s-Video sources (for example, s-Video player 1 and s-Video
player 2), to the YC 1 and YC 2 INPUT 4p connectors respectively.
3. Connect an RGB or component video2 source to the three Comp 2 INPUT
RCA connectors3 Y/R, PB/CB/G, and PR/CR/B. For example:
An RGB camera to Y/R, PB/CB/G, PR/CR/B OR
A component video player to Y/R, PB/CB/G, PR/CR/B
4. Connect a computer graphics source to the VGA INPUT HD15 connector.
5. Connect a DVI (digital video interface) graphics source, to the DVI
INPUT connector (not HDCP compliant).
6. Connect the five BNC OUTPUT connectors: R/Pr, G/Y, B/Pb, Hs, and Vs,
to a video acceptor (for example, a plasma display).
7. Connect the DVI OUTPUT connector (not HDCP compliant) to a video
acceptor (for example, a projector).
8. Connect the power cord4 (not illustrated in Figure 2).
9. Connect a DC power plug (optional) from another Kramer unit5 (that
requires a 12VDC power input) to the 12VDC OUT connector.
10. Connect a PC (optional), as section 6.1 describes.
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-740HC. After connecting your VP-740HC, switch on
its power and then switch on the power on each device
2 Y/R, Pb/Cb/G, Pr/Cr/B is also known as Y, B-Y, R-Y, or YUV or Y, Pb, Pr
3 The Comp 1 and the Comp 2 INPUTS RCA connectors are interchangeable. You can connect two RGBHV sources, an
RGBHV source to Comp 2 as well as to Comp 1; or two component (or RGB) sources, to Comp 1 as well as to Comp 2
4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
5 For example, the Kramer FC-15
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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Rear Panel
6.1 Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-740HC via the RS-232
port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware.
To connect a PC to a VP-740HC unit, using the Null-modem adapter
provided with the machine (recommended):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-740HC unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect a PC to a VP-740HC unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port
on the VP-740HC unit, forming a cross-connection
1
, as Figure 3 illustrates
1 Also known as a Null-modem connection
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Understanding the PIP Feature
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DB9 (To Presentation
Scaler / Switcher
)
DB9 (From PC
)
Figure 3: Connecting the PC
7 Understanding the PIP Feature
The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used for the simultaneous display of
video and graphic sources, and lets you display:
An inserted video source1 PIP over a graphic source2
An inserted graphic source2 PIP over a video source1
Your Presentation Scaler / Switcher automatically recognizes and displays
only the relevant sources, as the following two examples illustrate:
Choosing the AV 1 PIP source when the VGA input is selected, will insert
the composite video source over the VGA graphic displayed on the
screen. You can choose a component, YC 1, YC 2 or AV 2 PIP source3
(instead of the AV 1). You cannot choose VGA or DVI4
Choosing the VGA PIP source when the AV 1 input is selected, will insert
the VGA graphic source over the composite video displayed on the
screen. You can choose a VGA or DVI PIP source3 (instead of the VGA).
You cannot choose AV 2, YC 1, or YC 25
7.1 Activating the PIP Feature
To turn ON the PIP, do one of the following:
Switch on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu (see Figure 26)
Press the PIP key on the remote control transmitter (see Figure 43)
1 That is, composite, s-Video or component video (interlaced)
2 That is, DVI, VGA or progressive component video
3 As long as it is connected and switched on. Otherwise, choosing it will display a blank screen
4 As these are graphics sources and you cannot insert a graphics PIP over a graphics source
5 As these are video sources and you cannot insert a video PIP over a video source
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When the Label is ON1 (see Figure 30), the PIP is enclosed by an orange
frame, and the OSD PIP status appears superimposed over the top right corner
of the screen for a few seconds, as Figure 4 illustrates. After a few seconds2,
the orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear3.
Activating the PIP subsequently cycles between the PIP with the orange
frame and no PIP.
Figure 4: OSD PIP Status
7.2 PIP Characteristics
You can determine the following PIP characteristics:
PIP Source
PIP Size (1/4, 1/9, 1/16, 1/25, Split or User Define)
Horizontal and Vertical position, placing it anywhere on the screen
7.3 Resizing the PIP
To resize the PIP (1/4, 1/9, 1/16, 1/25, Split or User Define):
When the Label is ON and the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame, press
the Up and/or Down DIRECTION keys on the infra-red remote control
transmitter or the UP and/or DOWN front panel scroll buttons
Use the OSD Menu buttons
1 The information prompt will appear while you change the source or adjust the image. For example, you can resize the PIP
via the infra-red remote control transmitter (see section 7.3)
2 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds)
3 Trying to activate the PIP again while the PIP is still enclosed by an orange frame deactivates the PIP
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