Kramer VP-558 User Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-558

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-300433 Rev 3

www.kramerAV.com

VP-558 – Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Using the USB Switcher 6

3.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable for HDBT 6

3.3 Defining the VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6

4 Installing in a Rack 10 5 Connecting the VP-558 11

5.1 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs 14

6 Controlling the VP-558 15

6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 15

6.2 Using the OSD Menu 16

6.3 The OUTPUT 1 Menu 17

6.4 The Main Menu for Outputs 2, 3 and 4 22

6.5 Connecting to the VP-558 via RS-232 25

6.6 Operating via the Ethernet 26

7 Using the Embedded Web Pages 30

7.1 Browsing the VP-558 Web Pages 30

7.2 The Switching Page 31

7.3 The Scaler Page 40

7.4 The Device Settings Page 41

7.5 The USB Routing Page 44

7.6 The Audio Settings Page 45

7.7 The EDID Page 49

7.8 The Data Routing Page 51

7.9 The Authentication Page 53

7.10 The About Page 53

7.11 Save or Upload a Configuration 54

8 Technical Specifications 55

8.1 Default Communication Parameters 56

8.2 Input Resolutions 57

9 The VP-558 RS-232 Communication Protocol 58

9.1 Kramer Protocol 3000 Syntax 58

9.2 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Command List 61

9.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 – Detailed Commands 63

Figures

Figure 1: VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 7 Figure 2: VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 8 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-558 Presentation Switcher / Scaler 13 Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection 14 Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection 14 Figure 6: balanced Stereo Audio Input Connection 14

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Figure 7: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection 14 Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window 27 Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window 28 Figure 10: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window 28 Figure 11: Internet Protocol Properties Window 29 Figure 12: The Loading Page 30 Figure 13: Enter Username and Password 31 Figure 14: The Switching Page 32 Figure 15: The VP-558 Standby Mode 32 Figure 16: The Switching Page – Input and Output Icons 33 Figure 17: The Switching Page – Edit Output Buttons 33 Figure 18: The Switching Page – Edit HDMI/HDBT Output 34 Figure 19: The Switching Page –Edit Audio Output 34 Figure 20: Edit Input Buttons 35 Figure 21: Switching Page – HDMI input Window 35 Figure 22: Switching Page – HDBT input Window 36 Figure 23: Switching Page – SID-X2N Setup Icon 36 Figure 24: Switching Page – SID-X2N Setup Window 36 Figure 25: Switching Page – SID-X2N Setup Icon 37 Figure 26: Switching Page – SID-X2N Setup Window 37 Figure 27: Switching Page – PC input Window 38 Figure 28: HDBT IR transmission Example 39 Figure 29: The Scaler Page – Output 1 40 Figure 30: The Scaler Page – Output 1 for the PC IN Input 40 Figure 31: The Scaler Page – Output 3 41 Figure 32: The Device Settings Page 41 Figure 33: The Device Settings Page – Static IP Confirmation 42 Figure 34: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade, Choosing a File 42 Figure 35: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade, Uploading the File 42 Figure 36: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Process 43 Figure 37: The Device Settings Page –Firmware Upgrade Complete 43 Figure 38: The Device Settings Page – New Firmware Updated 43 Figure 39: The Device Settings Page – Soft Factory Reset Message 44 Figure 40: The USB Routing Page 44 Figure 41: The USB Tied to a Selected Input 45 Figure 42: The Audio Settings Page – Inputs 46 Figure 43: The Audio Settings Page – Output 1 46 Figure 44: The Audio Settings Page – Monitor 47 Figure 45: The Audio Settings Page – Mic Mixer 48 Figure 46: The EDID Page 49 Figure 47: The EDID Page – Copying the Native Timing 49 Figure 48: The EDID Page – Copying the Default 50 Figure 49: The EDID Page –The Copy EDID Results 50 Figure 50: The Data Routing Page –The Routing Tab 51 Figure 51: The Data Routing Page –The Setting Tab 52 Figure 52: The Authentication Page 53 Figure 53: The About Page 53 Figure 54: Loading a Configuration 54

VP-558 – Introduction

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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals 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 14 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; 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 Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

 Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches  Meeting rooms with video conferencing systems  Applications with multiple format inputs having varying resolutions at different

distances from the cabinet or rack

 Video and audio matrix routing

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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

Go to http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-558 to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the 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 neighbouring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality

 Position your Kramer VP-558 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

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2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

2.3 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VP-558 - Overview

3 Overview

The VP-558 is a high-performance 11x4 presentation matrix switcher/scaler that can output four independent scaled images (analog, digital and embedded audio are supported) on both HDMI and HDBaseT outputs. The VP-558 features 6 HDMI and 4 HDBaseT inputs as well as an analog VGA input and a 4x1 USB switcher. The VP-558 includes a microphone input, independent stereo audio outputs, a MONITOR OUT output, an amplified speaker output, and supports audio DSP features.

The VP-558 features:

 Pix-Perfect™ scaling technology - Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high

quality scaling technology with full up- and down-scaling of video input signals

 System Range for the HDBT inputs and outputs - Up to 70m (230ft)

For optimum range and performance using HDBaseT™, use Kramer's

BC−HDKat6a cable. Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution, source and display used. The distance using non−Kramer CAT 6 cable may not reach these ranges.

 HDTV compatibility  HDCP compliance - the HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license

agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the HDMI outputs

 Video inputs – six HDMI connectors, four HDBT on RJ-45 connectors and

one VGA on a 15-pin HD connector

 Four independently scaled HDMI + HDBT outputs  Output resolutions – 1080p/UXGA  A 4x1 USB switcher that can be set to follow the switching of the video layer

or can be used as an independent switcher

 OSD (On Screen Display) – for easy setup and adjustment, accessible via

the front panel buttons

 Front-panel LCD for display of status

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 Powerful audio features via DSP technology  Input and output audio level adjustment  Selectable microphone talkover or mix modes  Analog and embedded audio support (inputs and outputs)  Audio inputs - six analog HDMI audio and one analog PC audio on 3.5mm

mini jacks each with individual level controls

 One auxiliary stereo balanced audio source or microphone (with Cond/Dyn

and Mono/Stereo selections with 48V phantom voltage)

 Audio outputs – four balanced stereo audio on terminal blocks together with

S/PDIF digital outputs on RCA connectors; one monitor out stereo balanced on terminal block connectors together with an S/PDIF digital output on an RCA connector

 A built-in 2x10W into 4Ω power amplifier with speaker outputs on a 4-pin

terminal block connector

 Multiple aspect ratio selections  Selectable panel lock modes  Built-in ProcAmp - color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast and brightness  Built-in Web pages for easy setup and remote control  Firmware upgrade via the Ethernet  Non-Volatile memory that saves the final settings

Control your VP-558:

 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 with OSD (on−screen

display)

 Via the Ethernet with built-in Web pages

The VP-558 is housed in a 19” 2U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”

included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

VP-558 - Overview

3.1 Using the USB Switcher

The VP-558 incorporates a simple, yet effective, 4:1 USB 1.1 switcher. The switcher can be used, for example, to connect one out of several PCs to a smart board or other USB client.

The USB switcher can be routed as a separate layer, or can be tied to the video switching layer of the unit. This creates a powerful “USB follows video” system – the PC routed to the display also connects to the smart board. In many meeting room setups these USB switching schemes are highly effective.

3.2 Using Twisted Pair Cable for HDBT

Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products; BC−HDKat6a (CAT 6 23 AWG cable) significantly outperforms regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 cables.

We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable.

3.3 Defining the VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-558.

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Figure 1: VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

Feature

Function

TO USB OUT Buttons

Press a button to switch a USB input to the output (from USB 1 to USB 4)

OUT Buttons

Press a button to switch an input to up to 4 outputs

IN Buttons

Press a button to switch an input to the output (HDMI inputs from 1 to 6, HDBT inputs from 1 to 4, and one PC input)

STO Button

Press to store a configuration (see Section 6.1.1)

RCL Button

Press to recall a configuration (see Section 6.1.1)

OSD OUT LEDs

Indicate where the OSD is displayed

OSD SELECT Button

Press to select the output on which the OSD will be displayed (OUT 1, OUT 2, OUT 3 OR OUT 4)

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Section 6.2)

STATUS LCD Display

Displays the selected inputs switched to the outputs as well as front panel lock up indication

Navigation Buttons



Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce the output volume

 Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 6.2)



Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the output volume

 Press to move down the menu list (see Section 6.2)

ENTER

Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters (see Section 6.2)

RESET TO XGA/720p Button

Press to reset the video resolution of all scalers to XGA or 720p

Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to toggle resetting to XGA/720p

PANEL LOCK Button

Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

Figure 2: VP-558 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

Feature

Function

VIDEO INPUT Connectors

HDMI IN

Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 6) 15 PC IN 15-pin HD

Connect to the computer graphics source

16 HDBT IN

Connect to an HDBT Transmitter (for example, the Kramer TP-580Txr) to pass audio and video signals as well as serial commands (from 1 to 4)

USB (B type) IN Connectors

Connect to a USB host (from 1 to 4)

USB OUT (A type) Connector

Connect to a USB client

RS-232 DATA 9-pin D-sub Port

Connect to the PC or the remote controller and pass data between this RS-232 port and the HDBT OUT port or one of the HDBT IN ports

RS-232 CONTROL 9-pin D-sub Port

Connect to the PC or the remote controller

ETH Connector

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking

POWER Switch

Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

AUDIO INPUT Connectors

HDMI 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to the analog audio HDMI source (from 1 to 6)

PC 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source

MUTE Terminal Block Connector

Remote switch to mute the analog and embedded audio signal. Allows easy integration of the audio system with a public announcement audio system, usually used in cases of alarms or other audio messages

AUX IN

Terminal Block Connector

Connect to an auxiliary stereo balanced audio source or microphone

LINE/MIC Selector

Select either a line or a microphone input

COND/DYN Selector

Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone

MONO/STEREO

Select between a stereo or mono input

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Feature

Function

AUDIO OUT (1 to 4)

S/PDIF RCA Connector

Connect to an S/PDIF digital audio acceptor (for example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier)

Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to a stereo balanced audio acceptor (for example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier) 32

VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors

OUT (1 to 4)

HDBT RJ-45

Connect to an HDBT Receiver (for example, the Kramer TP-580Rxr)

HDMI

Connect to an HDMI acceptor

MONITOR OUT

S/PDIF RCA Connector

Connect to an S/PDIF digital audio acceptor (for example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier)

Connectors

Terminal Block Connectors

Connect to a stereo balanced audio acceptor (for example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier)

Speaker OUT Terminal Block Connector

Connect to a pair of loudspeakers 36

Power Connector with Fuse

AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit

VP-558 - Installing in a Rack

4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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5 Connecting the VP-558

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-558. After connecting your VP-558, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

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

To connect the VP-558, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a BluRay disk player) to the HDMI IN VIDEO INPUT connector (from 1 to 6).

Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-558 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector

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

3. Connect an HDBT IN transmitter (for example, TP-580T) to the RJ-45 TP IN connectors (from 1 to 3).

4. Connect the USB IN ports (from 1 to 4) (for example, a PC) and USB OUT port (for example, a smart whiteboard).

5. Connect the audio inputs (not shown in Figure 3) to the:

 HDMI audio input 3.5mm mini jacks (from 1 to 6)  PC audio input on a 3.5mm mini jack

6. Connect an external audio source to the AUX IN 5-pin terminal block connector (not shown in Figure 3).

7. Connect OUT 1 to OUT 4:

 OUT HDMI and/or HDBT output to an HDMI acceptor (for example an

LCD display and a smart whiteboard) and/or an HDBT receiver (for example, the output of TP-580R connected to HDBT)

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8. Connect the audio outputs:

 AUDIO OUT 1 to AUDIO OUT 4 – connect the S/PDIF RCA connector

and/or the stereo balanced audio 5-pin terminal block connector to an acceptor (for example, active speakers or an audio power amplifier)

 MONITOR OUT – connect to an audio power amplifier or active

speakers

 SPEAKER OUT terminal blocks – connect to a pair of loudspeakers, by

connecting the left loudspeaker to the “L+” and the “L-” terminal block connectors, and the right loudspeaker to the “R+” and the “R-” terminal

block connectors. Do not Ground the loudspeakers

9. Connect the:

 RS-232 DATA 9-pin D-sub Port to a PC for sending RS-232 commands

via HDBT

 RS-232 CONTROL 9-pin D-sub Port to a PC to control the unit

10. Connect the MUTE 2-pin terminal block contact-closure remote-control pins to a switch to mute/unmute the audio output by momentarily pressing the switch.

11. Connect the ETHERNET port, see Section 6.6

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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-558 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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5.1 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Input and Outputs

Figure 4: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection

Figure 5: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output Connection

Figure 6: balanced Stereo Audio Input Connection

Figure 7: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Connection

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6 Controlling the VP-558

The VP-558 can be controlled via:

 The front panel buttons (see Section 6.1)  The OSD menu (see Section 6.2, Section 6.3 and Section 6.4)  RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other

serial controller (see Section 6.5)

 The ETHERNET (see Section 6.6)

6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-558 includes the following front panel buttons:

 Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 to 6), HDBT

(1 to 4), or PC IN

 Output selector buttons (1 to 4) for selecting the required output to which the

input is routed

 Input selector buttons for selecting the required USB port (1 to 4)  Store (STO) and recall (RCL) outputs (see Section 6.1.1)  OSD SELECT buttons to select on which video output the menu and OSD is

displayed

 MENU, ENTER, and up, down, left and right arrow buttons  RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons

6.1.1 Storing and Recalling a Setup

You can store and recall the current setup by pressing the STO button. The STO button blinks once and the setup is stored. To recall the setup, simply press the RCL button once. The RCL button blinks once and the stored setup is recalled.

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6.1.2 The Auto Setup Feature

The auto adjust feature (applies only to the PC input) automatically centers the image on the screen when pressing the ENTER front panel button on the remote control transmitter (when not within the OSD menu).

You can also implement this feature every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes, via the AUTO SETUP menu (see Section 6.3).

6.2 Using the OSD Menu

The control buttons let you control the VP-558 via the OSD menu. Press the:

 OSD SELECT button to move through the outputs, until the led shows the

output that you wish to use for controlling via the OSD

 MENU button to enter the menu

The default timeout is set to 10 seconds

 ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings  Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on the

video output

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

Each OUTPUT OSD includes output specific features (such as selecting the source for the specific output, adjusting the image on the output, selecting the resolution and so on), OSD settings, factory reset and INFO. The OUTPUT 1 OSD has, in addition to the output-specific features, the audio monitor out (the AUDIO OUT menu, see Section 6.3.3) setup, microphone and inputs adjustment (the AUDIO SET menu, see Section 6.3.4), the USB setup menu (see Section 6.3.5) and Ethernet setup (see Section 6.3.6).

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6.3 The OUTPUT 1 Menu

Mode

Function

SOURCE

Select the source:

Source input

Appears as:

Source input

Appears as:

HDMI 1

HDMI1

HDBT 1

HDBT1

HDMI 2

HDMI2

HDBT 2

HDBT2

HDMI 3

HDMI3

HDBT 3

HDBT3

HDMI 4

HDMI4

HDBT 4

HDBT4

HDMI 5

HDMI5

PC IN

HDMI 6

HDMI6

PICTURE

CONTRAST: Set the contrast (the range and default values vary according to the input signal) BRIGHTNESS: Set the brightness (the range and default values vary according to the input signal)

COLOR: set the red (R), green (G) and blue (B) shades and offsets HUE: Set the color hue SATURATION: Set the color saturation SHARPNESS: Set the sharpness of the picture NR (NOISE REDUCTION): Select the noise reduction: OFF, LOW, MID and HIGH

SIZE

Select the size of the display: FULL, OVER SCAN, FOLLOW IN, UNDER1, UNDER2, LETTERBOX, PAN SCAN, BEST FIT, (default, FULL)

UNDER1 refers to an underscan of 6%; UNDER2 refers to an underscan of 9%

RESOLUTION

Select the output resolution from the menu (default NATIVE):

Output resolution:

Appears as:

Output resolution:

Appears as:

Native

1600x1200

1600x1200 60

640x480

640x480 60

1920x1080

1920x1080 60

800x600

800x600 60

1920x1200

1920x1200 60

1024x768

1024x768 60

480p @60Hz

720x480P 60

1280x768

1280x768 60

720p @60Hz

1280x720P 60

1360x768

1360x768 60

1080i @60Hz

1920x1080I 60

1280x720

1280x720 60

1080p @60Hz

1920x1080P 60

1280x800

1280x800 60

576p @50Hz

720x576P 50

1280x1024

1280x1024 60

720p @50Hz

1280x720P 50

1440x900

1440x900 60

1080i @50Hz

1920x1080I 50

1400x1050

1400x1050 60

1080p @50Hz

1920x1080P 50

1680x1050

1680x1050 60

Native - Select Native to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor

TIMING SHIFT

Set to ON (recommended): Implements a small shift on the horizontal sync to improve output picture stability.

Set to OFF if the display shows an instability at the selected output resolution

OUTPUT HDCP

Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the HDCP will follow the input or the output When FOLLOW INPUT is selected, it changes its HDCP output setting (for the HDMI output) according to the HDCP of the input. This option is recommended when the HDMI output is connected to a splitter/switcher When FOLLOW OUTPUT is selected, the scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected

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Mode

Function

AUTO SYNC OFF

Turn the auto sync ON/OFF. When ON, this de-activates the output after a few minutes if no input is present.

This is useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input

AUDIO

Adjust audio parameters:

SOURCE

Select the audio source: FOLLOW VIDEO, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5, HDMI6, HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, PC, AUX

EMBEDDED AUDIO

Set the embedded audio behavior from HDMI AUDIO IN (1 to 6): AUTOMATIC: 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)

EMBEDDED: the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected ANALOG: the analog audio input is selected

HDMI AUDIO IN is enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected

EMBEDDED AUDIO BYPASS

Set to ON or OFF When ON, the VP-558 passes the embedded audio signal

directly to the output. This feature can be used when the embedded input audio

format is not supported by VP-558 (for example for Dolby or DTS formats), or when processing of the embedded input is not desired.

Note that this function is irrelevant for the analog audio signals

OUTPUT VOLUME

Set the OUTPUT VOLUME and set the HARDSTOP for the HDMI output, LINE and SPDIF outputs

HARDSTOP limits the maximum output volume that the user can set

MUTE

Set HDMI, LINE and SPDIF MUTE to ON or OFF

DELAY

Select the audio delay time: OFF, 10ms to 80ms in 10ms steps or DYNAMIC. The DYNAMIC setting automatically selects the appropriate audio delay to compensate for the video pipeline delay in the scaler

MIC MIXER SETTINGS

MODE - set the mode to OFF, MIXER or TALKOVER. When in TALKOVER mode, set the: DEPTH [%] – to determine the decrease of the audio level

during microphone 1 takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio output level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level)

TRIGGER [dB] – to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output-level decrease.

ATTACK TIME – to set the transition time of the audio level reduction after the signal rises above the threshold level HOLD TIME – to define the time period talkover remains active although the signal falls below the threshold level (for a short period of time) RELEASE TIME – to define the transition time for the audio level to return from its reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period When in MIXER mode, Adjust the MIC/LINE LEVEL

AUDIO EQ

Set the audio EQ values in 0.5dB steps for: BELOW 120Hz, CENTER 200Hz, CENTER 500Hz, CENTER 1200Hz, CENTER 3000Hz, CENTER 7500Hz and ABOVE 12000Hz

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Mode

Function

NO SIGNAL COLOR

Select a BLUE or BLACK window color if no signal is detected

AUTO SETUP

When set to ON, auto adjusts the image (centers it correctly on the screen) every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes

H-POSITION

Set the horizontal position of the picture

V-POSITION

Set the vertical position of the picture

PHASE

Set the clock phase

CLOCK

Set the clock frequency

WXGA/XGA

Set to WXGA or XGA

RESET

Reset settings to their default values

6.3.1 The OSD Menu

Parameter

Function

H_POSITION

Set the horizontal position of the OSD

V_POSITION

Set the vertical position of the OSD

TIMER

Set the timeout period in 5sec steps (from 5 to 60) or set to OFF

TRANSPARENCY

Set the OSD background between 0 (transparent) and 50 (opaque)

DISPLAY

Select the information shown on the screen during operation:

ON: the information is shown permanently OFF: the information is not shown INFO: the information is shown for a few seconds

LOCK MODE

ALL

Lock all the front panel buttons

MENU ONLY

Lock the MENU (and navigation) front panel buttons only

ALL & SAVE

Lock all the front panel buttons. The lock status is saved when the VP-558 is powered down

MENU ONLY & SAVE

Lock the MENU (and navigation) front panel buttons only. The lock status is saved when the VP-558 is powered down

6.3.2 The FACTORY Menu

Parameter

Function

RESET SCALER

Reset the scaler parameters

RESET ALL

A full Factory Reset that includes Ethernet reset as well (to complete the reset process you need to turn the power off and then on again)

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6.3.3 The AUDIO OUT Menu

This table defines the OSD menu of the MONITOR OUT and SPEAKER OUT audio outputs (see items 33 to 35 in Figure 2).

Parameter

Function

SOURCE

Select FOLLOW OUTPUT1, FOLLOW OUTPUT2, FOLLOW OUTPUT3, FOLLOW OUTPUT4, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5, HDMI6, HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, PC or AUX

EMBEDDED AUDIO

HDMI AUDIO IN (1 to 6)

Select the HDMI 1 to HDMI 6 audio sources behavior: AUTOMATIC: 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)

EMBEDDED: the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected ANALOG: the analog audio input is selected

HDMI AUDIO IN is enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected

EMBEDDED AUDIO BYPASS

Set to ON or OFF When ON, the VP-558 passes the embedded audio signal directly to

the output. This feature can be used when the embedded input audio format is not

supported by VP-558 (for example for Dolby or DTS formats), or when processing of the embedded input is not desired.

Note that this function is irrelevant for the analog audio signals

OUTPUT VOLUME

Set the output volume and set the HARDSTOP for the SPEAKER output, LINE and SPDIF outputs

HARDSTOP limits the maximum output volume that the user can set

MUTE

Set SPEAKER, LINE and SPDIF MUTE to ON or OFF

DELAY

Select the audio delay time: OFF, 10ms to 80ms in 10ms steps or DYNAMIC. The DYNAMIC setting automatically selects the appropriate audio delay to compensate for the video pipeline delay in the scaler

MIC MIXER SETTINGS

MODE - set the mode to OFF, MIXER or TALKOVER.

When in TALKOVER mode, set the: DEPTH [%] – to determine the decrease of the audio level during

microphone 1 takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio output level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level)

TRIGGER [dB] – to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output-level decrease. ATTACK TIME – to set the transition time of the audio level reduction after the signal rises above the threshold level

HOLD TIME – to define the time period talkover remains active although the signal falls below the threshold level (for a short period of time) RELEASE TIME – to define the transition time for the audio level to return from its reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period

When in MIXER mode, Adjust the MIC/LINE LEVEL

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Parameter

Function

EQ SAME AS

OUTPUT 1, OUTPUT 2, OUTPUT 3, OUTPUT 4 or NONE (if NONE is selected, AUDIO EQ is enabled)

AUDIO EQ

Set the audio EQ values in 0.5dB steps for: BELOW 120Hz, CENTER 200Hz, CENTER 500Hz, CENTER 1200Hz, CENTER 3000Hz, CENTER 7500Hz and ABOVE 12000Hz

6.3.4 The AUDIO SET Menu

Parameter

Function

MICROPHONE GAIN

Set the microphone gain

MICROPHONE DELAY

Set the microphone delay time: OFF, 10 to 80ms in 10ms steps

INPUT VOLUME

Set the volume for each input: HDMI1 (embedded), HDMI2 (embedded), HDMI3 (embedded), HDMI4

(embedded), HDMI5 (embedded), HDMI6 (embedded), HDBT1 (embedded), HDBT2 (embedded), HDBT3 (embedded), HDBT4 (embedded), HDMI1 (analog), HDMI2 (analog), HDMI3 (analog), HDMI4 (analog), HDMI5 (analog), HDMI6 (analog) and PC

6.3.5 The USB Menu

Parameter

Function

SOURCE

Select the USB input: USB 1, USB 2, USB 3, USB 4 or TIE TO INPUT.

SETUP FOLLOW INPUT

If TIE TO INPUT was selected above, setup the input to which the selected USB port will be tied.

For each of the inputs you can select a USB port (1 to 4) that will follow (HDMI123456 / HDBT1234 / PC). For example, if you want to set USB 3 to follow HDMI 3, select HDMI 3 and set to USB 3

6.3.6 The ETHER Menu

Parameter

Function

IP MODE

Set the IP mode to DHCP or STATIC IP

SET STATIC IP

STATIC IP ADDRESS; fill in if STATIC IP (above) is selected: IP ADDRESS, DEF. GATEWAY and SUBNET MASK

IP ADDRESS

Displays the IP address

UDP PORT

Set the port number

TCP PORT

Set the port number

6.3.7 The MISC Menu

Parameter

Function

IR ROUTING: You can use a remote control transmitter (that is used for controlling a peripheral device, for example, a DVD player) to send commands (to the A/V equipment) from/to any of the transmitters /receiver connected to the HDBT connectors (see Section 7.2.1). For example, set HDBT1 (IR OUT) to HDBT2 to control (via IR) the peripheral device that is connected to the device connected to HDBT 1 via the device connected to HDBT2, see Figure 28

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Parameter

Function

Select the IR transmission route for each of the units that are connected to the HDBT connectors (IN+OUT):

HDBT1 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2, HDBT OUT3 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from one of the above ports to HDBT1)

HDBT2 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT3, HDBT4, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2, HDBT OUT3 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from one of the above ports to HDBT2)

HDBT3 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT4, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2, HDBT OUT3 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from one of the above ports to HDBT3)

HDBT4 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2, HDBT OUT3 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from one of the above ports to HDBT4)

HDBT OUT1 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, HDBT OUT2, HDBT OUT3 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from any one of the above ports to HDBT OUT1)

HDBT OUT2 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT3 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from any one of the above ports to HDBT OUT2)

HDBT OUT3 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2 or HDBT OUT4 (to set the IR route from any one of the above ports to HDBT OUT3)

HDBT OUT4 (IR OUT)

Set to HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2 or HDBT OUT3 (to set the IR route from any one of the above ports to HDBT OUT3)

HDCP INPUT

Select the HDCP option for each HDMI (from 1 to 6) and HDBT (from 1 to 4) input to either ON (the default) or OFF.

Setting HDCP support to disabled (OFF) on the HDMI input allows the source to transmit a non-HDCP signal if required (for example, when working with a Mac computer)

6.3.8 The INFO Menu

The INFO menu displays the source and output resolutions, the HDCP status, the microphone settings, the phantom power, the stereo and mute control status, and the firmware version.

6.4 The Main Menu for Outputs 2, 3 and 4

Mode

Function

OUTPUT2, OUTPUT3, OUTPUT4

SOURCE

Select the source:

Source input

Appears as:

Source input

Appears as:

HDMI 1

HDMI1

HDBT 1

HDBT1

HDMI 2

HDMI2

HDBT 2

HDBT2

HDMI 3

HDMI3

HDBT 3

HDBT3

HDMI 4

HDMI4

HDBT 4

HDBT4

HDMI 5

HDMI5

PC IN

PC HDMI 6

HDMI6

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Mode

Function

OUTPUT2, OUTPUT3, OUTPUT4

PICTURE

CONTRAST: Set the contrast (the range and default values vary according to the input signal)

BRIGHTNESS: Set the brightness (the range and default values vary according to the input signal)

COLOR: set the red (R), green (G) and blue (B) shades and offsets HUE: Set the color hue SATURATION: Set the color saturation SHARPNESS: Set the sharpness of the picture NOISE REDUCTION: Select the noise reduction: OFF, LOW, MIDDLE and

HIGH

SIZE

Select the size of the display: FULL, OVERS CAN, UNDER1, UNDER2, LETTER BOX, PANS CAN, BEST FIT, PIXEL TO PIXEL (default, FULL)

UNDER1 refers to an underscan of 6%; UNDER2 refers to an underscan of 9%

RESOLUTION

Select the output resolution from the menu (default NATIVE):

Output resolution:

Appears as:

Output resolution:

Appears as:

Native

1600x1200

1600x1200 60

640x480

640x480 60

1920x1080

1920x1080 60

800x600

800x600 60

1920x1200

1920x1200 60

1024x768

1024x768 60

480p @60Hz

720x480P 60

1280x768

1280x768 60

720p @60Hz

1280x720P 60

1360x768

1360x768 60

1080i @60Hz

1920x1080I 60

1280x720

1280x720 60

1080p @60Hz

1920x1080P 60

1280x800

1280x800 60

576p @50Hz

720x576P 60

1280x1024

1280x1024 60

720p @50Hz

1280x720P 50

1440x900

1440x900 60

1080i @50Hz

1920x1080I 50

1400x1050

1400x1050 60

1080p @50Hz

1920x1080P 50

1680x1050

1680x1050 60

Native - Select Native to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor

TIMING SHIFT

Set to ON (recommended): Implements a small shift on the horizontal sync to improve output picture

stability. Set to OFF if the display shows an instability at the selected output resolution

OUTPUT HDCP

AUTO SYNC OFF

Turn the auto sync ON/OFF. When ON, this de-activates the output after a few minutes if no input is present.

This is useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input

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Mode

Function

OUTPUT2, OUTPUT3, OUTPUT4

AUDIO

Adjust audio parameters:

SOURCE

Select the audio source: FOLLOW VIDEO, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5, HDMI6, HDBT1, HDBT2, HDBT3, HDBT4, PC, AUX

EMBEDDED AUDIO

Set the embedded audio behavior from HDMI AUDIO IN (1to 6): AUTOMATIC: 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)

EMBEDDED: the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected ANALOG: the analog audio input is selected

HDMI AUDIO IN is enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected

EMBEDDED AUDIO BYPASS

Set to ON or OFF When ON, the VP-558 passes the embedded audio

signal directly to the output. This feature can be used when the embedded input

audio format is not supported by VP-558 (for example for Dolby or DTS formats), or when processing of the embedded input is not desired.

Note that this function is irrelevant for the analog audio signals

OUTPUT VOLUME

Set the OUTPUT VOLUME and set the HARDSTOP for the HDMI output, LINE and SPDIF outputs

HARDSTOP limits the maximum output volume that the user can set

MUTE

Set HDMI, LINE and SPDIF MUTE to ON or OFF

DELAY

Select the audio delay time: OFF, 10ms to 80ms in 10ms steps or DYNAMIC. The DYNAMIC setting automatically selects the appropriate audio delay to compensate for the video pipeline delay in the scaler

MIC MIXER SETTINGS

MODE - set the mode to OFF, MIXER or TALKOVER. When in TALKOVER mode, set the:

DEPTH [%] – to determine the decrease of the audio level during microphone 1 takeover (press + to further decrease the talkover audio output level; press – to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level) TRIGGER [dB] – to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output-level decrease.

RELEASE TIME – to define the transition time for the audio level to return from its reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period When in MIXER mode, Adjust the MIC/LINE LEVEL

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