VP-778 Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300445QS REV 4)
P/N:
2900- 300445QS
Rev:
4
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VP-778 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your VP-778 for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-778 to download the latest user manual and check if firmware
upgrades are available.
VP-778 Presentation Matrix Switcher/Dual Scaler
1 Set of rack ears
4 Rubber feet
IR remote control transmitter with batteries
1 Power cord
1 Quick start guide
2 DVI (M) to 15-pin HD (F) (AD-DM/GF)
2 DVI-A (M) to 5 BNC (F) adaptor cables (ADC-DMA/5BF-1)
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Feature
Function
1
IR LED
Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands
2
IR Receiver
Accepts IR remote commands
3
MODE Button
Select the operation mode: AFV (audio follow video), VIDEO or AUDIO
4
Mode LED indicators
Indicate the operation mode, as selected via the MODE button
5
CH 1 INPUT
Selector Buttons
HDMI
Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4)
DVI-U
Press to select the DVI-U (universal) input (from 1 to 2)
HDBT
Press to select the HDBT input (from 1 to 2)
6
CH 2 INPUT
Selector Buttons
HDMI
Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4)
DVI-U
Press to select the DVI-U (universal) input (from 1 to 2)
HDBT
Press to select the HDBT input (from 1 to 2)
7
CH 1 FREEZE Button
Press to freeze/unfreeze the CH 1 output video image
8
CH 2 FREEZE Button
Press to freeze/unfreeze the CH 2 output video image
9
CH 1 BLANK Button
Press to toggle between a blank screen (black) and the CH 1 display
10
CH 2 BLANK Button
Press to toggle between a blank screen (black) and the CH 2 display
11
USR1 User-defined Button
Press to launch a programmed command (for example, to turn a projector on)
12
USR2 User-defined Button
Press to launch a programmed command (for example, to turn a projector off)
13
MENU Button
Press to access/exit the OSD menu. Press and hold the MENU button to toggle between the same
menu functions in CH1 and CH2 (for example, between CH1 brightness and CH2 brightness).
When in the MIC Effects menu, press and hold the MENU button to toggle between MIC 1 and
MIC 2
Check what’s in the box
Get to know your VP-778
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Feature
Function
14
Navigation Buttons
Button// VOLUME
Button
Press to move to the previous level in the OSD screen. When not within the OSD menu, press to
decrease the Audio CH1 volume
Button // VOLUME
Button
Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen. When not within the OSD menu, increase the
Audio CH 1 volume
// VOLUME Button
Press to move down the menu list and to decrease numerical values. When in the transition mode
and not within the OSD menu mode, press to decrease the Audio CH 2 volume
// VOLUME Button
Press to move up the menu list values and to increase numerical values. When in the transition
mode and not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase the Audio CH 2 volume
ENTER Button
Press to enter sub-menu items, and save. When in the transition mode and not within the OSD
menu, performs as a TAKE button (to carry out a transition).
15
RESET TO XGA/720P
Button
Press to reset the video output resolution to XGA or 720p and change the deep color settings to Off
on the output. Press and hold for about 3 secs to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p
16
PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
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Feature
Function
17
HDMI IN Connectors
Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4)
18
DVI-U IN Connectors
Connect to the video source that can be HDMI, VGA, Component or
Composite video (from 1 to 2). See DVI-U pinout (Step 4)
19
HDBT IN Connectors
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 2)
20
AUDIO Input
Unbalanced
Connectors
HDMI IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an unbalanced audio source for HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 when using
analog audio instead of embedded audio
DVI-U IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the DVI-U source (from 1 to 2)
HDBT IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source for HDBT1 to HDBT 2 when
using analog audio instead of embedded audio
21
MIC 1
6mm Jack
Connect to a microphone (see microphone pinout, Step 4)
22 COND/DYN MIC Switch
Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone
23
MIC 2
6mm Jack
Connect to a microphone (see microphone pinout, Step 4).
24 COND/DYN MIC Switch
Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone
25
AUDIO LINE OUT (L, R) Terminal Block
Connect to the L and R balanced stereo audio acceptor
26
SPKR OUT 4-pin Terminal Block
Connects to a pair of loudspeakers
27
S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector
Connect to a digital audio acceptor
28
REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack (opening)
Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at the
end of the internal IR connection cable fits
through this opening
Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR
remote controller (instead of using the front panel IR receiver), Optional. Can
be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the
machine (only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed)
29
Channel 1 output
connectors
HDBT OUT 1 RJ-45
Connect to an HDBT receiver (for example, Kramer TP-580Rxr) to pass
Ethernet, audio and video signals, as well as serial commands
30
HDMI OUT 1
Connect to an HDMI acceptor
31
Channel 2 Output
Connectors
HDBT OUT 2 RJ-45
Connect to an HDBT receiver (for example, Kramer TP-580Rxr) to pass
Ethernet, audio and video signals, as well as serial commands
32
HDMI OUT 2
Connect to an HDMI acceptor
33
RS-232 DATA Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to the PC or the remote controller and pass data between this RS-232
port and the serial matrix (see Step 8)
34
RS-232 CONTROL Terminal Block Connectors
Connect to the PC or the remote controller for RS-232 control of the VP-778
35
USB PROG Connector
Connects to a USB drive to upgrade the firmware
36
ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other Controller through computer networking
37
Power Connector with Fuse
AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit
38
POWER Switch
Switch for turning the unit on or off
To rack mount the machine attach both ear brackets to the machine (by removing the three screws
from each side of the machine and replacing those screws through the ear brackets) or place the
machine on a table.
RJ-45 Pinout:
DVI-U Pinout:
For the Ethernet and HDBaseT connectors, see the proper wiring
diagram below
PIN
Wire Color
C1
Red / Pb
PIN EIA /TIA 568B
C2
Green / Y / CV
PIN
Wire Color
C3
Blue / Pr
1
Orange / White
C4
Horizontal sync (TTL)
2
Orange
C5
Common return
3
Green / White
8
Vertical sync (TTL)
4
Blue
Connect the audio output:
5
Blue / White
To a balanced stereo audio acceptor
To an unbalanced stereo audio
acceptor
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
Microphone pinout:
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.
See www.KramerAV.com for updated safety information.
Install the VP-778
Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-778. For best results, we recommend that you always use
Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to the VP-778.
Note that you can connect DVI-U to an analog (VGA, composite or component video) or digital (HDMI or DVI) source.
Connect the power
Connect AC power to the rear of the VP-778, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device.
Safety Instructions
Menu Item
Function
Enter the OSD menu via the MENU button on the
front panel or the IR remote control transmitter.
Select a menu item and set parameters as
required.
Inputs
Sets the parameters for each input connector such
as input type, native resolution, color depth, HDCP
mode, audio input level and so on
Layout
Sets the display mode, transition settings (transition
speed, mode, effects, direction, and take) and
overlay settings (single window and PIP types), as
well as output resolution and other output settings
If you cannot see any video output, verify that the
display, TV, or projector is in good working order
and is connected to the
VP-778. Verify that the VP-778 is selected as the
source. If you still cannot see any video output,
press and hold the RESET TO XGA/720P button
for 3 seconds to reset the output to XGA or 720p
resolution.
Channel 1 / Channel 2
Sets the parameters for the Channel 1 / Channel 2
output including the source, aspect ratio, color
settings, de-interlacing, noise reduction, projection,
power save settings, test patterns, auto switching,
audio settings and so on
Misc
Displays the information, OSD settings, USR
keypad settings, FW upgrade and factory reset
IR remote
controller:
Web pages:
RS-232 and Ethernet:
RS-232
Protocol 3000
Baud Rate:
115,200
Stop Bits:
1
Data Bits:
8
Parity:
None
Example (decrease the volume on the DVI-U2 input):
#Y 0,165,-<CR>
TCP/IP Parameters
IP Address:
192.168.1.39
UDP Port #:
50000
Subnet mask:
255.255.000.000
Maximum UDP Connections:
Unlimited
Default gateway:
192.168.0.1
Maximum TCP Connections:
Unlimited
TCP Port #:
5000
Full Factory Reset
OSD:
Factory Reset through the Misc menu item (including or excluding
ETH)
Protocol 3000:
Including ETH: use “Factory” command or #Y 0,561,1<CR>
Excluding ETH: use “Factory” command or #Y 0,562,1<CR>
Web pages:
Factory reset via the Device Settings embedded Web page
(including or excluding ETH)
Front panel
buttons:
Including ETH: power up the device with the “RESET TO
XGA/720P” key pressed. The arrow and ENTER buttons flash. Full
factory reset is complete once the LEDs cease to flash and react
normally.
Set operation parameters via OSD menu
Operate via the front panel buttons and via the:
Pass serial data via the device:
The VP-778 lets you route serial data through its various ports in the following ways:
Serial matrix – up to eight sets of unidirectional connections can be configured for passing serial data from a selected source
to a selected destination.
Select the source/destination ports: port tunneling, the DATA RS-232 port, HDBT IN1, HDBT IN2 HDBT OUT1 or HDBT
OUT2.
USR buttons – a programmable command is launched to a selected destination with a press of a USR button.
Select the destination ports: port tunneling, the DATA RS-232 port, HDBT IN1, HDBT IN2 HDBT OUT1, HDBT OUT2 or all.
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