Kramer VP-436 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VP-436

Presentation Switcher / Scaler

Contents

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Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 1

3

Overview 3

3.1

About HDMI 4

3.2

Recommendations for Best Performance 5

4

Your VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5

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Installing the VP-436 in a Rack 9

6

Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 10

7

Controlling the VP-43 12

7.1

Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 12

7.2

Using the OSD Menu 12

7.2.1 The MAIN MENU 13

7.2.2 The FINETUNE Menu 14

7.2.3 The AUDIO Menu 14

7.2.4 The OSD Menu 14

7.3

Connecting a PC 15

7.4

Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 16

8

Technical Specifications 17

9

RS-232 Communication Protocol 18

Figures

Figure 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 6
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 11
Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 15
Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 16

Tables

Table 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features 7
Table 2: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features 8
Table 3: The MAIN MENU Features 13
Table 4: The FINETUNE Menu Features 14
Table 5: The AUDIO Menu Features 14
Table 6: The OSD Menu Features 14
Table 7: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions 16
Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-436 Presentation Switcher /Scaler 17
Table 9: Input Resolutions 17
Table 10: RS-232 Protocol 18

Introduction

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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 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! Our 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly defined by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-436 Presentation Switcher /
Scaler. This product is ideal for:

 Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches
 Home theater up-scaling

The package includes the following items:

 VP-436

Presentation / Switcher Scaler

 Power cord and Null-modem adapter
 Infrared remote control transmitter
 This user manual

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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

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2.1 Quick Start

This Quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview

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3 Overview

The Kramer VP-436 is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler. It
accepts one of seven inputs: a component video1 on RCA connectors, computer
graphics on a 15-pin HD connector, composite video on an RCA connector,
s-Video on a 4-pin connector and two HDMI signals. It scales the video,
embeds the audio, and outputs the signal to the HDMI output as well as to a
computer graphics output, an RGBHV video output together with a digital audio
output and an analog stereo audio output.

The VP-436 is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be up- or down­scaled as follows:

Native, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p2, 1080i2,

1080p2, WXGA, WSXGA, WUXGA, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1400x1050

The VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler:

 Has analog audio inputs and digital (S/PDIF) and analog stereo audio

outputs

 Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input.

Default selection is HDMI – if this is not present, then the machine uses
the audio from the analog input

 Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,

accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons

 Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
 Supports firmware upgrade

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via RS-232

Control your VP-436:

 Directly, via the front panel push buttons
 By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

 Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter

The VP-436 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”
included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

1 Also known as Y, Pb, Pr, Y, Cb, Cr and YUV; compatible with both SD and HD component

2 At 50Hz and 60Hz

3 To check if firmware upgrades are available, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview

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3.1 About HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital1
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in use
today. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter2 and an HDCP
Licensee3.

In particular, HDMI4:

 Provides a simple

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interface between any audio/video source, such as a
set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a
digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy6 cable

 Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel

digital audio7 on a single cable

 Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,

with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements

 Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video

quality via a single cable8, and user-friendly connector

 Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
 Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a

DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as
automatic configuration and one-button play

 Has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p,

1080i, and 1080p/60), standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL,
as well as 480p and 576p.

1 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-

to-analog conversions

2 See http://www.hdmi.org/about/adopters_founders.asp

3 See http://www.digital-cp.com/list/

4 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

licensing LLC

5 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables

currently used in A/V systems is reduced

6 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m

7 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to

support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats

8 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a

simple, cost-effective manner

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3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance

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-436 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-436 Presentation Switcher /
Scaler:

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Figure 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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Table 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features

# Feature Function

1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter
3 CV Press to select the composite video input
4 YC Press to select the s-Video input
5 COMPONENT Press to select the component video input (from 1 to 2)
6 VGA Press to select the computer graphics input
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INPUT

SELECTOR

Buttons

HDMI Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 2)

8 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black screen) and

the display1

9 MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and

enabling the audio output
10 FREEZE Button Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image1
11 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu (see section 7.2)

12 ENTER Button Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters2
13 -  Button Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.

For convenience and speed—when not working in the OSD—press

to reduce volume
14  Button Press to move up the menu list values2
15 +  Button Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.

For convenience and speed—when not working in the OSD—press

to increase volume
16  Button Press to move down the menu list2
17 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold3 to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
18 RESET TO XGA/720p

Button

Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p4

1 Can be programmed to follow MUTE (see section 7.2.3)

2 See section 7.2

3 For about 2 seconds

4 Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA; or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p

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Table 2: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features

# Feature Function

19 HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 2)
20 VGA 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source
21 CV RCA Connector Connect to the composite video source
22 YC 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video source
23 PR/CR RCA Connector
24 PB/CB RCA Connector Connect to the component video source1 (from 1 to 2)
25

VIDEO INPUTS

Y RCA Connector

26 R BNC Connector
27 G BNC Connector
28 B BNC Connector Connect to the RGBHV video acceptor
29 H BNC Connector
30 V BNC Connector
31 HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
32

VIDEO OUTPUTS

VGA 15-pin HD Connector Connect to a VGA acceptor

33 HDMI Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 2)
VGA Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source
COMP Connect to the analog audio component video source (from 1

to 2)

CV Connect to the analog audio composite video source

AUDIO IN

Unbalanced Stereo
Terminal Block
Connectors

YC Connect to the analog audio s-Video source
34 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller
35 LEFT Connect to the left stereo analog audio acceptor
36 RIGHT Connect to the right stereo analog audio acceptor
37

OUT RCA Connectors

S/PDIF Connect to a digital audio acceptor

38 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit

1 For component video, connect all three connectors: Y, Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb (also known as YUV)

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5 Installing the VP-436 in a Rack

This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack
mount.

Before Installing in a Rack

How to Rack Mount

Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is
within the recommended range:

Operating temperature range +5° to +45° C (41º to 113º F)
Operating humidity range 10 to 90% RHL, non-condensing

Storage temperature range -20° to +70° C (-4° to 158° F)
Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing

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CAUTION!!

When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking
care that:

1. 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.

2. Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around
the machine.

3. The machine is placed straight in the correct
horizontal position.

4. 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.

5. The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way
and is connected only to an electricity socket with
grounding. Pay particular attention to situations where
electricity is supplied indirectly (when the power cord
is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall), for
example, when using an extension cable or a power
strip, and that you use only the power cord that is
supplied with the machine.

To rack-mount a machine:

1. 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.

2. 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:

 In some models, the front panel

may feature built-in rack ears

 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)

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Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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6 Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

To connect1 your VP-436, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the
following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI 1
VIDEO INPUT connector2.

2. Connect a computer graphics source to the VGA 15-pin HD VIDEO
INPUT connector.

3. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player)
to the CV VIDEO INPUT RCA connector.

4. Connect an s-Video source (for example, an s-Video player) to the YC
4-pin VIDEO INPUT connector.

5. Connect a component video source (for example, a component video
player) to the COMP 1 PR, PB and Y, VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors.

6. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN terminal block
connectors, as required (not shown in Figure 2).

7. Connect the RGBHV VIDEO OUTPUT BNC connectors to an RGBHV
acceptor (for example, an RGBHV display).

8. Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for
example, a plasma display).

9. Connect the VGA VIDEO OUTPUT 15-pin HD connector to a VGA
acceptor (for example, a projector).

10. Connect the audio output signals to the OUT stereo analog audio acceptor
and/or the digital audio acceptor, as required (not shown in Figure 2).

11. Connect the power cord3 (not shown in Figure 2).

1 You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required

2 Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-436 via a

DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector

3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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Controlling the VP-436

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7 Controlling the VP-43

The VP-436 can be controlled via:

 The front panel buttons (see section 7.1)
 The OSD menu (see section 7.2)
 RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller (see section 7.3)

 The infrared remote control transmitter (see section 7.4)

7.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-436 includes the following front panel buttons:

 Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: CV, YC,

COMPONENT (1 and 2), VGA or HDMI (1 and 2)

 BLANK, MUTE and FREEZE buttons
 MENU, ENTER, and arrow

1

buttons

 RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons

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7.2 Using the OSD Menu

The control buttons let you control the VP-436 via the OSD menu.

Press the:

 MENU button to enter the menu

3

 ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings
 Arrow

1

buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on

the video output

On the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu.

1 Up, down, left and right

2 As defined in Table 1

3 The default timeout is set to 10 seconds

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7.2.1 The MAIN MENU

Table 3 defines the MAIN MENU features and functions.

Table 3: The MAIN MENU Features

Mode Function

CONTRAST Set the contrast (0 to 100, default 48)
BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness (0 to 100, default 35)
FINETUNE Set the hue, saturation, sharpness and noise reduction (see section 7.2.2)

COLOR Set the red, green and blue shades (0 to 100, default 48, 48 and 52 respectively)
SIZE1 Select the size of the display: FULL, OVERSCAN, UNDER1, UNDER2, LETTER BOX,

PANSCAN (default, FULL)
SOURCE Select the source: (default VGA)
Appears as: Source input Appears as: Source input
CVBS2 CV PC VGA
SVIDEO YC HDMI1 HDMI 1
YPBPR1 COMP 1 HDMI2 HDMI 2
YPBPR2 COMP 2
OUTPUT Select the output resolution from the menu (default 720P60):
Appears as: Output resolution: Appears as: Output resolution:
1080I60 1080i @60Hz SXGA+ 1400x1050
1080P60 1080p @60Hz WXGA 1366x768
576I 576i NATIVE3
576P 576p VGA 640x480
720P50 720p @50Hz SVGA 800x600
1080I50 1080i @50Hz XGA 1024x768
1080P50 1080p @50Hz SXGA 1280x1024
1280x800 1280x800 UXGA 1600x1200
WSXGA 1680x1050 480I 480i
WUXGA 1920x1200 480P 480p
WSXGA+ 1440x900 720P60 720p @60Hz
AUDIO See section 7.2.3
OSD Set the OSD parameters: H POSITION, V POSITION, TIMER, BACKGROUND and

DISPLAY (see section 7.2.4)
FACTORY RESET Resets to the default parameters (resolution is set to XGA or 720p4)
INFORMATION Displays the source, the input resolution, the output resolution and the software version
EXIT Select to exit the menu

1 UNDER1 refers to an underscan of 6% and UNDER2 refers to an underscan of 9%

2 CVBS means Composite Video Baseband Signal

3 Select “NATIVE” to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor

4 If you cannot see the display after factory reset, use the front panel Res. button to set the correct resolution: press

continuously for 2 seconds to reset to XGA, or continuously for 5 seconds to reset to 720p

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7.2.2 The FINETUNE Menu

Table 4 defines the FINETUNE menu:

Table 4: The FINETUNE Menu Features

Parameter Function Default Value

HUE Set the hue (from 0 to 100) 50
SATURATION Set the saturation (from 0 to 100) 53
SHARPNESS Set the sharpness (from 0 to 100) 48
NOISE REDUCTION Select the noise reduction: OFF, HI, LOW and MID (middle) MID

7.2.3 The AUDIO Menu

Table 5 defines the AUDIO menu.

Table 5: The AUDIO Menu Features

Parameter Function Default Value

OUTPUT VOLUME Set the output volume (from 0 to 100) 100
INPUT VOLUME Set the input volume (from 0 to 100) 100
DELAY Select the audio delay time: OFF, 40ms, 110ms and 150ms OFF
SOUND Select the sound options: ON, MUTE ON
MUTE FOLLOWS Select the action that will be followed by mute: INDEPENDENT1,

FREEZE, BLANK, FREEZE/BLANK2

INDEPENDENT

HDMI AUDIO IN3 Select AUTOMATIC4, EMBEDDED5 or ANALOG6 AUTOMATIC

7.2.4 The OSD Menu

Table 6 defines the OSD menu.

Table 6: The OSD Menu Features

Parameter Function Default Value

H POSITION Set the horizontal position of the OSD (from 0 to 100) 10
V POSITION Set the vertical position of the OSD (from 0 to 100) 90
TIMER Set the timeout period in seconds (from 5 to 100) 10
BACKGROUND Set the OSD background between 0 (solid black) and 8 (transparent) 5
DISPLAY Select7 between INFO, ON, OFF INFO

1 INDEPENDENT means that the audio muting is independent of the FREEZE and BLANK functions

2 FREEZE/BLANK means that when you FREEZE or BLANK the video, then the audio will be muted (the MUTE function

follows the FREEZE and the BLANK functions)

3 Enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected

4 In this case, the embedded audio on the HDMI input is selected for an HDMI signal, or the analog audio input is selected if

the input is not HDMI (for example, for a DVI input signal)

5 In this case, the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected

6 In this case, the analog audio input is selected

7 Select the information shown on the screen during operation The information is shown permanently when set to ON; it is

not shown when set to OFF, and it is shown for a few seconds when set to INFO

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7.3 Connecting a PC

You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-436 via the RS-232 port.

To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine
(recommended method):

 Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-436 to the

Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire
flat cable to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC

To connect without using a Null-modem adapter:

 Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC to the RS-232 9-pin

D-sub rear panel port on the VP-436, as Figure 3 illustrates



9-pin D- sub

(From P C)

9-pin D- sub

(Male)

If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5

PIN 4 is connected to PIN 6
PINs 8, 7, 1 are connected together



PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)

PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2
PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3

Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter

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7.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

You can control the VP-436 from the infrared remote control transmitter, as
Figure 4 and Table 7 define:

Table 7: Infrared Remote Control

Transmitter Functions

Keys Function

SIZE Set the size of the image displayed
POWER

Turn the VP-436 ON or OFF1

FREEZE Freeze/unfreeze the output video

image

BLANK Toggle between a blank screen (blue

or black screen) and the display

MUTE Toggle between muting (blocking out

the sound) and enabling the audio
output

AV Select the composite video input
YC Select the s-Video input
COMP1 Select the component video 1 input
COMP2 Select the component video 2 input
PC Select the UXGA input
HDMI1 Select the HDMI1 input
HDMI2 Select the HDMI2 input
XGA Reset Reset the resolution to XGA
720p Reset Reset the resolution to 720p
INFO Displays the selected input, the input

and output resolutions and the firmware
versions2 on the OSD

NATIVE Select the output resolution via the

EDID of the connected HDMI monitor
Four navigation keys

OK Press to accept changes
MENU Enter the OSD menu
EXIT EXIT the menu

POWER

SIZE

FREEZE

BLANK

MUTE

AV YC

COMP1

COMP2 PC HDMI1

HDMI2

NATIVE

EXIT

INFO

MENU

OK

XGA Reset 720p

Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control

Transmitter

1 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front-panel are disabled

2 To check if firmware upgrades are available, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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8 Technical Specifications

Table 8: Technical Specifications1 of the VP-436 Presentation Switcher /Scaler

INPUTS: 2 HDMI connectors (HDMI version 1.2, HDCP version 1.1)

1 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector
1 composite video on an RCA connector

1 YC on a 4-pin connector
2 component video each on 3 RCA connectors
2 HDMI, 1 VGA, 2 COMP, 1 CV, 1 YC unbalanced stereo audio on 7

3-pin terminal block connectors

OUTPUT: 1 RGBHV on 5 BNC connectors

1 HDMI connector (HDMI version 1.2, HDCP version 1.1)
1 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector
1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector

1 analog stereo audio on RCA connectors
H FREQUENCY: 15.63-90kHz
V FREQUENCY: 50-100kHz
RGB SYNCS: H and V TTL separated syncs
RGB LEVEL:

1.2Vpp max, 75 load

XGA OUT LEVEL:

1.2Vpp max, 75 load
S/PDIF OUT LEVEL: 0.55Vpp constant
POWER SOURCE: 143mA AC x 230VAC
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS: Native, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p,

1080i, 1080p, WXGA, WSXGA, WUXGA, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1400x1050
OUTPUT REFRESH RATE: 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions, 50/60Hz for HDTV resolutions
CONTROLS: CV, YC, component 1, component 2, VGA, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, input selector

buttons; blank, mute, freeze buttons; menu, enter, menu arrows, reset to

XGA/720p, lock buttons, RS-232, IR
POWER SOURCE: 100-240V AC, 33VA max.
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch(D) 1U (H) rack mountable
WEIGHT: 2.7kg (6lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null-modem adapter, rack ears

Table 9: Input Resolutions2

Resolution/Refresh Rate CV/s-Video Component VGA HDMI

480I/576I(NTSC/PAL) Yes (480i30x2 / 576i25x2) Yes No No
480P/576P No Yes Yes Yes
720P @(60/50) No Yes Yes Yes
1080I @(60/50) No Yes No Yes
1080P @(60/50) No Yes Yes Yes
1080P @(24/30) No Yes No Yes
VGA @(60/72/75/85) No No Yes Yes
SVGA @(56/60/72/75/85) No No Yes Yes
XGA @(60/70/75/85) No No Yes Yes
SXGA @(60/75/85) No No Yes Yes
UXGA @60 No No Yes Yes
WXGA@60(1366x768) No No Yes Yes
WSXGA@60(1680x1050) No No Yes Yes
WUXGA@60(1920x1200) No No Yes Yes

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

2 Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for updated resolution lists

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RS-232 Communication Protocol

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9 RS-232 Communication Protocol

The following is the COM port setting:

Baud Rate: 9600bps
Parity: None
Data Bits: 8bits
Stop Bits: 1bit
Set CTS Mode: Off
Set XON/XOFF: Off

Set and get command

Set Command

Type in : YControl_TypeFunctionParamCR

Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCRDone>CR

Get Command:

Type in : YControl_TypeFunctionCR

Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR

Example:

1. "Y11632CR" -> set Contrast value as 32

"Z11632CR>" --> Reply value

"DoneCR" --> command setting succeeded

2. "Y421CR" -> get current output resolution

"Z4212CR>" -> current resolution is 1024x768

Table 10: RS-232 Protocol

Control

Type

Function

Param

(for Set)

Function Description Comment

0 0 N/A SIZE button on remote control
0 1 N/A POWER button on remote control
0 2 N/A FREEZE button on remote control
0 3 N/A 480p button on remote control
0 4 N/A 576p button on remote control
0 5 N/A 720p button on remote control
0 6 N/A 1080i button on remote control
0 7 N/A 1080p button on remote control
0 8 N/A VGA button on remote control
0 9 N/A SVGA button on remote control
0 10 N/A XGA button on remote control
0 11 N/A SXGA button on remote control
0 12 N/A WXGA button on remote control
0 13 N/A UXGA button on remote control

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Control

Type

Function

Param

(for Set)

Function Description Comment

0 14 N/A INFO button on remote control
0 15 N/A UP button on remote control
0 16 N/A NATIVE button on remote control
0 17 N/A LEFT button on remote control
0 18 N/A OK button on remote control
0 19 N/A RIGHT button on remote control
0 20 N/A MENU button on remote control
0 21 N/A DOWN button on remote control
0 22 N/A EXIT button on remote control
0 23 N/A AV button on remote control
0 24 N/A YC button on remote control
0 25 N/A COMP1 button on remote control
0 26 N/A HDMI1 button on remote control
0 27 N/A HDMI2 button on remote control
0 28 N/A COMP2 button on remote control
0 29 N/A VGA button on remote control
0 30 N/A BLANK button on remote control
0 31 N/A MUTE button on remote control
1: Set

2: Get

4 0~100 Color: Red

1: Set
2: Get

5 0~100 Color: Green

1: Set
2: Get

6 0~100 Color: Blue

1: Set
2: Get

16 0~100 Brightness

1: Set
2: Get

17 0~100 Contrast

1: Set
2: Get

25 0~100 Hue

1: Set
2: Get

26 0~100 Sharpness

1: Set
2: Get

29 0~100 Saturation

1: Set
2: Get

33 0~100 Output volume setting

1: Set
2: Get

34 0~100 Input volume setting

0: Set 35 N/A Volume down
0: Set 37 N/A Volume up
1: Set

2: Get

41 0~100 OSD Setting :H-Position

1: Set
2: Get

42 0~100 OSD Setting: V-Position

1: Set
2: Get

43 0~100

OSD Timeout

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RS-232 Communication Protocol

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Control

Type

Function

Param

(for Set)

Function Description Comment

1: Set
2: Get

44 0~8 OSD Background

1: Set
2: Get

50 0~3 NR (Noise Reduction)

0: Off
1: Low
2: Mid
3: High

1: Set
2: Get

51 0~3 Audio delay

0: Off
1: 40ms
2: 110ms
3: 150ms

1: Set
2: Get

52 0~2 HDMI AUDIO IN

0 : AUTOMATIC
1 : EMBEDDED
2 : ANALOG

3: Set
4: Get

0 1~7 Select Input Source

1: AV
2: YC
3: COMP1
4: COMP2
5: VGA
6: HDMI1
7: HDMI2

3: Set
4: Get

1 0~5 Size

0: Full
1: Panscan

2: Overscan
3: Underscan
4: Letterbox

3: Set
4: Get

21 0~18 Output Resolution

0: Native
1: VGA
2: SVGA
3: XGA
4: SXGA
5: UXGA
6: 480i
7: 480p
8: 720p60
9: 1080i60
10: 1080p60
11: 576i
12: 576p
13: 720p50
14: 1080i50
15: 1080p50
16: WXGA
17: WSXGA
18: WUXGA
19: 1280x800,
20: WXGA+ (1440X900)

21: SXGA+ (1400X1050)
3: Set 23 1 Factory Reset
6: Set

7: Get

0 0~1 Power

0: Power Down

1: Power On
6: Set

7: Get

1 0~1 Freeze

0: Off

1: On

RS-232 Communication Protocol

21

Control

Type

Function

Param

(for Set)

Function Description Comment

6: Set
7: Get

2 0~1 Blank

0: Off

1: On
6: Set

7: Get

3 0~1 Mute

0: Off

1: On
6: Set

7: Get

4 0~1 Key lock

0: Off

1: On

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LIMI TED WARRANTY

WHO IS PROTECTED?

WHAT IS COVERED AN D WHAT IS NOT COVERED

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

LIMI TATION OF I MPLI ED WARRAN TIES

EXCLUSIO N OF DAMAGES

CAUTION!

Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.

Kramer

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY

Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.

Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:

The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.

All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.

This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:

EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);

generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.

Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:

Part 15: “Radio frequency devices

Subpart B Unintentional radiators”

Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered

by the warranty:

1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are

uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site

www.kramerelectronics.com.

2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID

TAMPERED sticker has been torn,

3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product

1. Removal or installations charges.

2. Costs of

initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the

responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.

3. Shipping charges.

1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.

2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty

coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).

3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.

1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss

of time, commercial loss; or:

2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.

Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.

Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.

* FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)

NOTE:

Part 1:

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

P/N: 2900-000548 REV 1

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer

distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,

where updates to this user manual may be found.

We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.

Caution

Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.