Kramer VP-793 Users Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-793 Warp-Blend

VP-793

Operating Instructions

Version K1.3

This manual explains how to operate your VP-793 warp-blend scaler. VP-793 is designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of driving large display devices, and multiple screen applications including flexible geometry correction functions.

If you have any queries relating to this or any other product supplied by Kramer visit our Web site www.kramerelectronics.com .

For technical support e-mail tech@kramerel.com

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Contents

SAFETY WARNING: 1 INTRODUCTION 2

1.1. General Introduction 2

VP-793 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4

2.1. Product Overview 4

2.2. Product Specification 4

2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 4

2.2.2. Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats 4

2.2.3. HDMI & DVI Inputs 4

2.2.4. Audio Output 4

2.2.5. Display Output 4

VP-793 CONTROL 5

3.1. Menu Tree 5

3.2. Introduction 10

3.3. Main Menu 11

3.4. Input 11

3.5. Output 11

3.5.1. Display Type 11

3.5.2. Output Mode 12

3.5.3. Location 12

3.5.4. Frame Rate 12

3.5.5. I/O Lock 12

3.5.6. Native Color Temp 13

3.5.7. Output Gamma 13

3.5.8. Output Config 13

3.6. Color 14

3.6.1. Black-Level Offset 14

3.6.2. Black-Level 14

3.6.3. Contrast 14

3.6.4. Saturation 14

3.6.5. Hue 14

3.6.6. RGB values 14

3.6.7. Color Temp 14

3.7. Geometry 14

3.7.1. Horizontal and Vertical Position 15

3.7.2. Edge Control 15

3.7.3. Picture Format 15

3.7.4. Overscan 15

3.7.5. Pan Tilt Zoom 16

3.7.6. Warp 16

3.8. Multiple Unit 17

3.8.1. Auto Zoom 17

3.8.2. Units Wide and Units High 17

3.8.3. Horizontal Pos and Vertical Pos 17

3.8.4. Blend Width 17

3.8.5. Blend Curve Type 18

3.8.6. Black-Level Uplift 18

3.8.7. Reduce Black-Level Uplift Width 18

3.9. Enhancement 19

3.9.1. Sharpness 19

3.9.2. Detail 19

3.9.3. Video Filters 19

3.10. System 19

3.10.1. User 19

3.10.2. Names and Profiles 19

3.10.3. Input Config 20

3.10.4. Display Mode 20

3.10.5. Menu Settings 21

3.10.6. Network Settings 21

3.10.7. Factory Defaults 21

REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 22

4.1. Introduction 22

4.2. Installing the Software 22

4.3. Discovery Tool 22

4.4. Software Operation 22

4.5. File Upload 23

FIRMWARE UPDATE 24

5.1. Introduction 24

5.2. Updating Firmware 24

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 25

6.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 25

6.2. Storage 25

6.3. CE and FCC Compliance 25

6.4. PAT Testing 25

SAFETY WARNING:

1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER INSTALLED.

2. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.

3. ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION BARRIER IS MAINTAINED WHEN CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS MEANS THAT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED CIRCUITS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

4. TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

5. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT WORKING NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

6. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND EVEN THEN WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE YOU START.

7. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

8. TO AVOID EXPLOSION, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

INTRODUCTION

1.1.

General Introduction

VP-793 is a very flexible image scaler developed specifically for driving large screen displays and multiple screen applications from video or graphics sources.

VP-793 features a state of the art digital image processor which provides market leading HD & SD perpixel multiple Iow-angle motion-adaptive de-interlacing and automatic film pull-down correction for 3:2 and 2:2, significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products. VP-793 features excellent image processing algorithms for the very best scaling, film and video noise reduction and MPEG artefact reduction.

VP-793 uses a flexible high performance video input front end including HDMI and DVI video with HDCP encryption, as well as computer graphics inputs in SVGA analog and HDMI/DVI digital formats.

The output format can be set to I/O Lock mode where it locks the output frame rate to the input frame rate dynamically without frame rate conversion so as to reduce system latency, or it can be set to a fixed output frame rate for driving basic screens which are not 50Hz-compatible.

A Low latency mode with non-motion adaptive reduced processing is available for when the shortest latency is important.

Outputs are available in DVI/HDMI digital formats with HDCP encryption compatibility. VP-793 supports Pan, Tilt and Zoom to select a part of the input image, fill the screen and pan within it. VP-793 supports multi-screen or multi-projector installations by means of Auto Zoom and Edge Blend

with elaborate Black Level Uplift. Edge Blend electronically reduces the brightness level of certain image regions to seamlessly match the

brightness of overlapping areas. Auto Zoom automatically crops and zooms the input video image to display a section of the total image on the corresponding projector or screen.

Embedded warp allows adjustment of the image in a projection scenario to match a rotated, tilted or curved screen. For 9:16 portrait mode signage special predefined portrait modes are available to rotate and stretch a video image to fill a +/-90° rotated display panel.

VP-793 also features free form warp capability for non-flat screens in single or multi projector installation. Warp maps created with the PC tool “Warp Generator” can be uploaded into VP-793 .

VP-793 is supported by 3rd party PC based auto calibration software creating such warp maps using camera captured information.

System control is via an OSD controlled by keys on the front panel or through the inbuilt TCP/IP Web server.

Additionally a free API manual is published on our Website at the link given below to allow the use of the LAN or RS232 remote control ports.

www.kramerelectronics.com .

1.1.1.

Packing List

VP-793 is supplied with the following:

1) This manual

2) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable

3) DVI-D output cable

4) CD containing manuals and useful applications

VP-793 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

2.2.4.

2.2.5.

Product Overview

VP-793 is designed to accept the following input signals:

 VGA analog (computer interface) via a 15HDD  DVI (Digital Visual Interface) via DVI-I (supporting a digital or 2nd analog VGA input)  HDMI via HDMI connector

Product Specification

This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Note that not all possible input options may be applicable to certain output modes.

Power Supply Requirement

100V-264VAC 50 and 60Hz connected via a standard IEC connector located on the rear panel.

Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats

Signal formats: DOS, VGA – WUXGA up to 165MHz pixel clock RGB video level 0.7V - 1.0V RGB input impedance 75 Ohms Sync format Separate H and V sync at TTL 5V levels.

HDMI & DVI Inputs

HDMI with or without HDCP, 36-bit video deep color compatible. HDCP compatibility can be turned off for use with MAC computers.

DVI-D input with or without HDCP Signal formats -video 480i and 576i (SD) in double-rate formats (1440 pixels per line), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50,

59.94 & 60Hz, 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.

Signal formats – computer DOS, VGA – WUXGA up to 165 MHz pixel clock

Audio Output

VP-793 -5xx features an S/PDIF coaxial digital audio outputting HDMI audio.

Display Output

A DVI-I connector is provided which will support DVI outputs as well as HDMI with 36-bit video and HD audio formats when connected to a suitable HDMI receiver. When the input signal has HDCP encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a similarly HDCP encrypted signal. When an HDCP

encrypted signal is input, but the display device does not support HDCP, the output image will turn black and a message indicating HDCP Signal will come up to indicate this.

3.1.

1st Level

2nd Level

3rd Level

4th Level

Menu Tree

VP-793 CONTROL

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