Kramer VP-796/110V Users Manual

VP-796(A)(ASV) / VP-797A(ASV) / VP-798ASV

User’s Manual

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COPYRIGHT

This document and the software described within it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, neither the documentation nor the software may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to electronic medium or machine readable form, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of Kramer UK Ltd ("Kramer"). Failure to comply with this condition may result in prosecution.

Kramer does not warrant that this product package will function properly in every hardware/software environment.

Although Kramer has tested the hardware, firmware, software and reviewed the documentation, KRAMER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS HARDWARE, FIRMWARE, SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, THEIR QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE LICENSED 'AS IS', AND YOU, THE LICENSEE, BY MAKING USE THEREOF, ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THEIR QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.

IN NO EVENT WILL KRAMER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, Kramer has no liability for any programs or data stored or used with Kramer software, including costs of recovering such programs or data.

All trademarks acknowledged

Kramer operates a policy of continued product improvement, therefore specifications are subject to change without notice as products are updated or revised.

E&OE.

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1.12 DB 06-

Feb-2015

1.13 GK

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13-Jan-2016

1.15.1

GK

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13-Jan-2017

1.16 GK

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11-May

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Revision Table

Version Author Modification Date

Added Audio Menus

 Added flowcharts as Appendices  Modified resolution table  Added several figures

1.14 GK

1.15 GK

1.17 GK

 Added custom modes  Added new LED Sizing menu  Added SDI-Level B

 Modified the quick setup table  Added a list of the Test patterns  Added section for the moving test pattern  Added Revision history table  Added input selection section  Updated flowchart to reflect the new menu structure  Rearranged chapters to reflect the new menu structure  Updated Table of Models  Added Streaming Video description  Added a section explaining how to restore the unit using an

.img file

 Modified the numbering references in the Video Wall and

LED Screen Size sections to begin from 1 instead of 0

 Added 3200K in Input and Output Color temps  Added Custom modes  Changed default Input and Output gamma from 2.2 to 1.0  Added Communications Specifications

Modified menus in the Basic Switcher Setup section

 Added HDMI 8-bit,10-bit & 12-bit

Renamed Black level and Frame rates to Brightness and FR

Enable respectively.

 Updated figures and tables in the LED splicing section  Separated List of tables and list of figures  Updated LED Splicing images  Added description for PTZ settings  Corrected several typos

Added revision table

 Expanded the I/O Lock chapter. Added explanations and

clarifications

 Added a note in the LOGO section of the webpage chapter.  Added Appendix D that shows the unit’s dimensions

12-Oct-2016

05-Jan-2017

2017

Not published

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1.18 GK

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22-Dec-2017

2.1 GK

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19-Jan-2019

Version Author Modification Date

Removed the genlock offset entries from the Front panel

menu tree

 Added supported input resolutions table  Edited the HDMI-3/DVI & HDMI-1&2 text in the input section  Added front panel button overview table  Added Frame Rates entries in the Front panel menu tree  Added unit dimensions drawing in Appendix D

2.0 GK

 Added the PiP Chapter

17-Jul-2018

 Updated with the PiP Menus  Changed the default menu time-out from 30secs to infinite  Changed the default EDID format for the Display Port input

to 1080p/60.

 Changed the max audio input level from 6 to 3  Changed the max amp gain from 38 to 30

Modified the packing list

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 6

LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................ 10

LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................................. 10

SAFETY WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................... 11

1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 12

1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 12

1.2 PACKING LIST ................................................................................................................................ 14

2. BASIC SWITCHER SET-UP ............................................................................................................ 15

3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 18

3.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................................................... 18

3.2 REAR PANEL LAYOUT ...................................................................................................................... 20

4. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................... 22

4.1 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................................ 22

4.2 INPUT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.1 Composite Inputs ............................................................................................................... 22

4.2.2 Component Video Inputs .................................................................................................... 22

4.2.3 3G-SDI Input ....................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.4 Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats ............................................................................ 22

1.1.1 HDMI-3 & DVI Inputs.......................................................................................................... 23

1.1.2 HDMI-1 & HDMI-2 Inputs ................................................................................................... 23

4.2.5 DP Input ............................................................................................................................. 23

4.2.6 HDBT Input ......................................................................................................................... 23

4.3 OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 24

4.3.1 3G-SDI Output .................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.2 HDMI & DVI Outputs .......................................................................................................... 24

4.3.3 HDBT Output ...................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.4 HDCP Output encryption .................................................................................................... 24

4.3.5 Audio Output ...................................................................................................................... 25

4.4 ANALOG AUDIO ............................................................................................................................. 25

4.5 INPUT AND OUTPUT FORMAT TABLES ............................................................................................... 26

4.6 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................... 30

4.6.1 TCP/IP Port ......................................................................................................................... 30

4.6.2 Serial Connector pinout and RS-232 Configuration Settings ............................................. 30

5. UNIT CONTROL ........................................................................................................................... 31

6. FRONT PANEL CONTROL ............................................................................................................ 31

6.1 INPUT .......................................................................................................................................... 32

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6.1.1 Input Selection ................................................................................................................... 32

6.1.2 Input Config ........................................................................................................................ 33

6.1.2.1 Analog Inputs ............................................................................................................................................... 33

6.1.2.1.1 VGA Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 33

6.1.2.1.2 RGB/YPbPr Setup: ................................................................................................................................... 33

6.1.2.1.3 CVBS Setup: ............................................................................................................................................ 33

6.1.2.2 Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................................................ 34

6.1.2.2.1 DP, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 2, DVI Config.: ............................................................................................ 34

6.1.2.2.2 HDMI Audio Support .............................................................................................................................. 34

6.1.2.2.3 SDI Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 35

6.1.2.2.4 SDI to HDMI Audio .................................................................................................................................. 35

6.1.2.2.5 Level B Priority ........................................................................................................................................ 35

6.1.2.2.6 SDI1/SDI2 Level B Stream ....................................................................................................................... 35

6.1.2.3 Test Pattern Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 35

6.1.2.3.1 Test Pattern Selection............................................................................................................................. 35

6.1.2.3.2 Test Pattern Tone ................................................................................................................................... 36

6.1.2.3.3 Color (FG) of the Moving Cross ............................................................................................................... 36

6.1.2.3.4 Moving Cross Background (BG) color .................................................................................................... 36

6.1.2.3.5 Moving Cross Speed ............................................................................................................................... 36

6.1.2.3.6 Moving Cross Width ............................................................................................................................... 37

6.1.2.4 Input Enable ................................................................................................................................................. 37

6.1.2.5 Switching Transition ..................................................................................................................................... 37

6.1.2.6 Streaming Video ........................................................................................................................................... 37

6.1.2.7 Custom Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 38

6.1.3 Colour Adjustments ............................................................................................................ 38

6.1.3.1 Black-Level Offset ......................................................................................................................................... 38

6.1.3.2 Brightness (Black-Level) ............................................................................................................................... 38

6.1.3.3 Contrast ........................................................................................................................................................ 38

6.1.3.4 Saturation ..................................................................................................................................................... 38

6.1.3.5 Hue ............................................................................................................................................................... 38

6.1.3.6 RGB Values ................................................................................................................................................... 39

6.1.3.7 Colour Temp ................................................................................................................................................. 39

6.1.3.8 Input Gamma ............................................................................................................................................... 39

6.1.4 Geometry ........................................................................................................................... 39

6.1.4.1 Picture Format.............................................................................................................................................. 39

6.1.4.2 Overscan....................................................................................................................................................... 40

6.1.4.3 Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) ...................................................................................................................................... 41

6.1.4.3.1 PTZ Enable .............................................................................................................................................. 41

6.1.4.3.2 PTZ Setting .............................................................................................................................................. 41

6.1.4.3.3 PTZ Value ................................................................................................................................................ 41

6.1.4.3.4 Pan .......................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.1.4.3.5 Tilt ........................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.1.4.3.6 Zoom-H ................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.1.4.3.7 Aspect Lock ............................................................................................................................................. 42

6.1.4.3.8 Zoom-V ................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.1.4.3.9 PTZ Reset ................................................................................................................................................ 42

6.1.5 Enhancement ..................................................................................................................... 43

6.1.5.1 Sharpness ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.1.5.2 Detail ............................................................................................................................................................ 43

6.2 OUTPUT ....................................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.1 Display Type ....................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.1.1 Output Mode (Resolution) ........................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.1.2 Frame Rate ................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.1.3 I/O Lock ........................................................................................................................................................ 44

6.2.1.3.1 I/O Lock = Off .......................................................................................................................................... 44

6.2.1.3.2 I/O Lock = On .......................................................................................................................................... 45

6.2.1.3.3 I/O Lock = Genlock .................................................................................................................................. 45

6.2.1.4 Frame Rate (Enable) ..................................................................................................................................... 46

6.2.1.5 Custom Modes (Resolutions) ....................................................................................................................... 46

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6.2.2 Gamma/Colour/Crush ........................................................................................................ 47

6.2.2.1 Output Gamma ............................................................................................................................................ 47

6.2.2.2 Black Crush (LED models only) ..................................................................................................................... 47

6.2.3 Output Config ..................................................................................................................... 48

6.2.3.1 HDMI & DVI Outputs .................................................................................................................................... 48

6.2.3.2 HDCP ............................................................................................................................................................ 48

6.2.3.3 DVI Colour Space .......................................................................................................................................... 48

6.2.3.4 DVI Range ..................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.2.4 Video Wall .......................................................................................................................... 49

6.2.4.1 Auto Zoom .................................................................................................................................................... 49

6.2.4.2 Units Wide/Units High .................................................................................................................................. 49

6.2.4.3 Horizontal Pos/Vertical Pos .......................................................................................................................... 49

6.2.4.4 Bezel Width .................................................................................................................................................. 50

6.2.4.5 Wall Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 50

6.2.4.5.1 Advanced Wall Screen ............................................................................................................................ 50

6.3 LED SCREEN SETUP ........................................................................................................................ 51

6.3.1 Few words about Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................... 52

6.3.2 Splicing Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 52

6.3.3 Splicing Width / Splicing Height ......................................................................................... 53

6.3.4 Splicing Horizontal Position (Splicing H-pos) / Splicing Vertical Position (Splicing V-pos) 53

6.3.5 Splicing Setup ..................................................................................................................... 53

6.3.6 Standard Splicing ............................................................................................................... 54

6.3.6.1 Standard Splicing - 2x1 Example (pre-split source) ...................................................................................... 54

6.3.6.2 Standard Splicing - 2x1 Example (Split source) ............................................................................................. 55

6.3.7 Advanced Splicing .............................................................................................................. 56

6.3.7.1 Advanced Splicing – 2x1 Example................................................................................................................. 56

6.3.7.2 Advanced Splicing – 3x1 Example................................................................................................................. 57

6.3.7.3 Advanced Splicing – 1x2 Example................................................................................................................. 58

6.4 PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) .............................................................................................................. 59

6.4.1 PiP Rules ............................................................................................................................. 59

6.4.1.1 PiP Source ..................................................................................................................................................... 59

6.4.1.2 PiP Resolution .............................................................................................................................................. 60

6.4.1.3 PiP Banner .................................................................................................................................................... 60

6.4.1.4 PiP Width ...................................................................................................................................................... 60

6.4.1.5 PiP Area ........................................................................................................................................................ 61

6.4.1.6 PiP Position ................................................................................................................................................... 61

6.4.1.7 PiP PTZ and Overscan ................................................................................................................................... 61

6.4.1.8 Main Source Zoom-in ................................................................................................................................... 61

6.4.1.9 PiP & LED video walls configurations ........................................................................................................... 62

6.4.1.10 Standard & Advanced LED wall configurations ........................................................................................ 62

6.4.2 PiP Menus .......................................................................................................................... 63

6.4.2.1 PiP Input ....................................................................................................................................................... 63

6.4.2.2 PiP Enable ..................................................................................................................................................... 63

6.4.2.3 PiP Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 63

6.4.2.4 System Managed .......................................................................................................................................... 63

6.4.2.5 PiP Banner .................................................................................................................................................... 63

6.4.2.6 PiP Overscan ................................................................................................................................................. 64

6.4.2.7 PiP Pos/Size .................................................................................................................................................. 64

6.4.2.7.1 PiP Pos. ................................................................................................................................................... 64

6.4.2.7.2 PiP H-Pos................................................................................................................................................. 64

6.4.2.7.3 PiP V-Pos ................................................................................................................................................. 64

6.4.2.7.4 PiP Size .................................................................................................................................................... 64

6.4.2.7.5 PiP Width ................................................................................................................................................ 65

6.4.2.7.6 PiP Height ............................................................................................................................................... 65

6.4.2.8 PIP PTZ .......................................................................................................................................................... 65

6.4.2.8.1 PTZ Enable .............................................................................................................................................. 65

6.4.2.8.2 PTZ Setting .............................................................................................................................................. 65

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6.4.2.8.3 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 65

6.4.2.8.4 Pan .......................................................................................................................................................... 65

6.4.2.8.5 Tilt ........................................................................................................................................................... 66

6.4.2.8.6 Zoom-H ................................................................................................................................................... 66

6.4.2.8.7 Aspect Lock ............................................................................................................................................. 66

6.4.2.8.8 Zoom-V ................................................................................................................................................... 66

6.4.2.8.9 PTZ Reset ................................................................................................................................................ 66

6.4.2.9 PiP Colour ..................................................................................................................................................... 67

6.4.2.9.1 Black-Level Offset ................................................................................................................................... 67

6.4.2.9.2 Brightness (Black-Level) .......................................................................................................................... 67

6.4.2.9.3 Contrast .................................................................................................................................................. 67

6.4.2.9.4 Saturation ............................................................................................................................................... 67

6.4.2.9.5 Hue ......................................................................................................................................................... 67

6.5 SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................ 68

6.5.1 User .................................................................................................................................... 68

6.5.2 Names/Profiles ................................................................................................................... 68

6.5.3 Menu Settings .................................................................................................................... 68

6.5.3.1 Language .................................................................................................................................................. 68

6.5.3.2 Keypad Lock ............................................................................................................................................. 68

6.5.3.3 Menu Time ............................................................................................................................................... 69

6.5.3.4 LCD Backlight ........................................................................................................................................... 69

6.5.3.5 Jog Push Enable ....................................................................................................................................... 69

6.5.3.6 Web Colors .............................................................................................................................................. 69

6.5.4 Network Settings ................................................................................................................ 70

6.5.5 Security Settings ................................................................................................................. 70

6.5.6 Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................. 70

6.6 AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................... 71

6.6.1 Mic 1,2 Level, Mix, Mute ................................................................................................... 71

6.6.2 Balance, Treble, Bass ......................................................................................................... 71

6.6.3 Audio Setup ........................................................................................................................ 71

6.6.3.1 Audio Delay .................................................................................................................................................. 71

6.6.3.2 Input Level .................................................................................................................................................... 71

6.6.3.3 Input Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 72

6.6.3.4 Input Mute ................................................................................................................................................... 72

6.6.3.5 Amp Gain ...................................................................................................................................................... 72

6.6.3.6 Audio Assign ................................................................................................................................................. 72

6.6.3.6.1 Config...................................................................................................................................................... 72

6.6.3.6.2 Audio In .................................................................................................................................................. 72

6.6.3.6.3 Analog In ................................................................................................................................................. 72

6.6.3.6.4 Analog Inputs .......................................................................................................................................... 73

6.6.3.6.5 Digital Inputs .......................................................................................................................................... 73

6.6.3.7 Mic Config .................................................................................................................................................... 73

6.6.3.8 Audio Out Mute ........................................................................................................................................... 73

6.7 STATUS ........................................................................................................................................ 74

7. WEB BROWSER CONTROL .......................................................................................................... 75

7.1 CONNECTING TO THE UNIT .............................................................................................................. 75

7.2 WEB PAGE MENU ORIENTATION ....................................................................................................... 76

7.3 SOFTWARE UPDATE ....................................................................................................................... 79

7.4 BACKUP AND RESTORE .................................................................................................................... 79

7.5 LOGO AND CUSTOM TEST PATTERN CAPTURE .................................................................................. 80

8. FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................................... 81

8.1 USB UPDATE ................................................................................................................................ 81

8.2 WEB BROWSER UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 81

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8.3 SYSTEM RESTORE FROM AN IMAGE FILE ............................................................................................. 81

9. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC ...................................................................................................... 83

9.1 RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS ......................................................................................... 83

9.2 STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 83

9.3 CE AND FCC COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................. 83

9.4 PAT TESTING ................................................................................................................................ 83

APPENDIX A: FRONT PANEL MENU TREE STRUCTURE ...................................................................... 84

INPUT ..................................................................................................................................................... 85

OUTPUT .................................................................................................................................................. 90

LED SCREEN SIZING .................................................................................................................................. 92

PIP MENU ............................................................................................................................................... 93

SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 95

APPENDIX B: FRONT PANEL AUDIO MENU TREE STRUCTURE ........................................................... 97

APPENDIX C : SINGLE LINK DVI-U PINOUT ....................................................................................... 102

APPENDIX D: UNIT DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................................... 103

List of Figures

Figure 1: Picture Format Examples ......................................................................................................... 40

Figure 2: 2x2 Video Wall example .......................................................................................................... 50

Figure 3: Simple LED Screen Sizing Example .......................................................................................... 51

Figure 4: Maintaining the Aspect Ratio Example ................................................................................... 52

Figure 5: Standard Splicing - 2x1 example (pre-split source) ................................................................ 54

Figure 6: Standard Splicing - 2x1 example (common source) ............................................................... 55

Figure 7: 2x1 Advanced LED Screen Splicing example ........................................................................... 56

Figure 8: Advanced Splicing - 3x1 example ............................................................................................ 57

Figure 9: Advanced Splicing - 1x2 example ............................................................................................ 58

List of Tables

Table 1: Table of Models ......................................................................................................................... 13

Table 2: Front Panel Button Overview .................................................................................................... 19

Table 3: Input Video Connector Overview .............................................................................................. 21

Table 4: Output Video Connector Overview ........................................................................................... 21

Table 5: Embedded HDMI & SDI Output Audio Formats ......................................................................... 25

Table 6: Supported Input Resolutions ..................................................................................................... 26

Table 7: Supported Output Formats ........................................................................................................ 28

Table 8: Serial Connector Pinout ............................................................................................................ 30

Table 9: RS-232 communication settings ............................................................................................... 30

Table 10: Input Source Switching behaviour ........................................................................................... 45

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SAFETY WARNINGS

 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP

COVER WILL EXPOSE THE USER TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER INSTALLED.

 ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY

EXTENSION LEADS) COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.

 CONNECT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED CIRCUITS TO THE INPUT AND OUTPUT

CONNECTORS. IF ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, PLEASE CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

 TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

 DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF IT APPEARS THAT IS NOT OPERATING

NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. REMOVE THE POWER CABLE FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

 DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE ANY COVER IS REMOVED.

 THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING

AND MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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1. Introduction

This manual explains how to operate your VP-796(A)(ASV) / VP-797A(ASV) / VP-798ASV Scaler-Switcher.

If you have any questions relating to this or any other product supplied by Kramer please visit our web site www.kramerav.com.

1.1 System Overview

The VP-796(A)(ASV) / VP-797A(ASV) / VP-798ASV series of products feature excellent image processing algorithms for the very best in scaling, motion-adaptive de-interlacing and automatic film 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down correction. The new generation of Kramer products significantly outperforms the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.

In addition to full 4K processing, new and unique technology allows for seamless switching between different inputs as fast as ¼ of a second.

VP-796(A)(ASV) / VP-797A(ASV) / VP-798ASV feature with a flexible, high performance video input front end that allows them to accept and process a wide variety of inputs. HDMI, DVI and Display Port video with HDCP encryption is supported, as are computer graphics inputs in SVGA analogue and HDMI/DVI digital formats. Analogue support also includes true component video in YPbPr and RGBS formats as well as composite (CVBS) inputs.

A high performance video decoder is utilized with 4x oversampling and 3D Y/C separation for outstanding video image clarity. The output frame rate can lock to the input frame rate dynamically without frame rate conversion in order to reduce system latency; or it can be set to a fixed output frame rate, e.g. for driving basic screens which are not 50Hz-compatible. The output format can also lock to an externally provided synchronization signal on various models (see model matrix). 3GSDI/HDSDI/SDI digital formats are supported on VP-797 and VP-798 (see model matrix below).

Outputs are available in HDMI/DVI digital formats as well as 3GSDI and HDBaseT (see model matrix below). All outputs are active simultaneously, except in the cases where the formats are not compatible. For example, for the PC graphic formats that are not supported by the SDI standards, the 3GSDI output will be disabled. Also note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the DP, HDMI or DVI input, the HDMI and DVI output signals will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the 3GSDI output will be disabled. HDCP capability can be switched off per input, so that a source can transmit non-protected content material.

The Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) feature allows users to select a ‘region of interest’, ROI, of the input image to fill the screen and pan and tilt within it.

The Video Wall feature allows multiple units to work synchronously and be part of a large matrix configuration, up-to 4x4. Each unit automatically crops a section of the input video image and displays it on the corresponding projector or screen.

All units can be operated via the front panel display and rotary knob, or through a built-in web page, or via an API interface. The API manual is published separately and is available on our website.

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VP-796A, VP-796ASV, VP-797A, VP-797ASV and VP-798ASV models include 8 stereo audio inputs and two microphone inputs with Phantom Power. An embedded audio mixer allows mixing of the mic inputs to any analog or digital audio signal. Units fitted with Audio include a 30W stereo audio power amplifier allowing direct connection to loudspeakers. Separate line level outputs are also provided for connecting to external amplifier systems.

In addition to audio, VP-796ASV, VP-797ASV and VP-798ASV supports H.264 HD Streaming Video Input via the network port. A dedicated button on the front panel allows users to select the streaming video input.

The VP-789ASV model provides support for LED walls. This models includes a dedicated menu allowing users to easily and quickly define the area within the output raster where the scaled image will be placed. This area is defined to match exactly the size of the LED wall. The image can be reduced to an area as small as 128x96 pixels.

In system configurations where multiple units are driving large LED walls, a unique splicing menu allows users to select the portion of the input image that each unit will process. Although the input image will be processed by multiple units, the resulting image on the LED wall will be seamless and whole. No motion artefacts such as tears will appear between the different LED sections, because the outputs of all units are perfectly synchronised together. The software allows the wall to be split in equal or unequal parts.

Table 1: Table of Models

Models Basic

VP-796 VP-796A

2

VP-796ASV

3

VP-797A

4

VP-797ASV VP-798ASV

Basic Configuration:

Inputs: 2xHDMI 4K 1xHDMI HD 1xDisplayPort 4K 1xVGA 1xCVBS 1xDVI-U

Outputs: 1xHDMI 4K 1xDVI/HDMI

Config.

HDBT

4K

PiP 3G-SDI

Genlock

Audio Streaming

Video

Custom Res.

Color Crush

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LED Sizing

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1.2 Packing List

1) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable

2) Warranty card

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connect the speakers or external audio amp to the audio output connectors.

front panel. If applicable, also connect any audio sources to the 3.5mm stereo jacks.

2. Basic Switcher Set-Up

Inspect the shipping box and make sure that no damage was caused

during transportation. If you see any damage, immediately contact

the shipping carrier. Remove the unit, power cord, CD and QSG

from the shipping carton. Inspect the unit and ensure that there is

no damage caused during shipping.

You can install the unit on a clean flat surface or on an equipment rack using the rack-mount ears. The unit should always be installed in a well ventilated, static free environment and close to the AC

power source. Max. operating temperature is 00C to 400C and 5% to 95% non-condensing

humidity.

Connect the display device (Monitor, Projector, etc.) to one of the output connectors DVI/HDMI

are available on all models, and SDI or HDBaseT are featured only on certain models. If applicable,

Connect the Input sources (Blu-Ray Player, Set Top Box, PC, etc.). Use connectors from different

groups to achieve the ¼ sec ultra-fast switching. Groups are identified by the button color on the

Inset the power cord to turn-on the unit. The boot-up process takes about one minute.

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In: 3840x2160 60Hz

Out:1920x1080p 59.94

In: Warp Adjust

Input HDMI 1

Video Wall

►O/P Mode

1920x1080p

59.94 HZ

Locate and select the desired output resolution to match the

O/P Mode

3840x2160p

►O/P Mode

2560x1600p

30 HZ

After the unit boots up, the main status menu is displayed.

The menu shows the detected resolution of the input source,

the output resolution and the lock status. In the example, a

4K source was detected on the HDMI-1 input

Press the Test button to enable a Test Pattern on the output.

Use the rotary knob to select the Warp Adjust pattern. This

pattern provides a border around the whole raster

Press the select button or the rotary knob to enter the main

menu. Scroll to the Output menu entry and enter the menu

to setup all the output related parameters

Enter the Display Type sub menu by pressing the menu

button.

HDMI 1

Free Run

TESTPAT Out:1920x1080p 59.94

Run

►Output  Color  Geometry 

►Display Type  Gamma/Color/Crush  Output Config 



First, select the output resolution from the O/P Mode sub-

menu

Frame Rate I/O Lock Off

Frame Rates 

native resolution of the connected device. In the example,

2560x1600p is selected. Press the Esc key to return to the

previous menu.

Repeat the previous steps to change the Frame Rate or the

Genlock source. In the example, a 30Hz frame rate was

selected. Except for LED applications, verify that the Test

pattern with the border outline is shown on the display

2560x1440p ►2560x1600p

Frame Rate I/O Lock Off

Frame Rates 

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



Display HDMI

Pict. Format

In: 3840x2160 60Hz

If the input source is a Mac computer and the unit is

connected to a non-HDCP display, you need to turn off HDCP

to receive non protected content.”

Display Type Gamma/Color/Crush  ►Output Config  Video Wall 

Enter the HDCP menu from the Output Config menu and

select HDCP. Enter the menu to turn off HDCP. Immediately

HDCP will also be disabled on all the input channels.

By default, the output is filled with the input image ignoring

any mismatch between the input and output aspect ratios.

To maintain the input source aspect ratio, select the Original

or Crop settings from the Geometry\Pict. Format menu.

Hit Esc several times and return to the status menu. In the

example, the menu indicates that a 4K source is connected to

HMDI-1, the output is set to 2560@30 and the unit is free

running. (no genlock or I/O lock)

►HDCP Off DVI ColorSpace RGB DVI Range Full

►Original Full Screen Crop

HDMI 1 Out:2560x1600p 30.00 Free Run

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3. System Description

3.1 Front Panel Layout

The front panel includes several buttons allowing the user to select between the different inputs and to perform other functions, a jog wheel and an LCD screen. From the front panel you can navigate the menus, select the an input and direct access to key functions. The front panel layout is similar between the different models except for the SDI, HDBT selection keys. Only models featuring these inputs included these buttons.

VP-796, VP-796A

1 < ------------- 2 -------------- > 3 <- 4-> 5 6 7 VP-797A

1 < ------------- 2 -------------- > 3 <-- 4--> 5 6 7 VP-796ASV

1 < -------- 2 --------- > 3 <- 4-> 5 6 7

VP-797ASV, VP-798ASV

1 < -------- 2 --------- > 3 <- 4-> 5 6 7

1 – Standby key: By pressing the Standby key, the unit is put into standby mode. This is indicated by a “STANDBY” message on the LCD with the back light turned off. When the unit starts up, the red Standby key flashes. Once the unit is operational, the Standby key is solid red.

2 – Input channel selection keys: All input channels can be directly selected. The active channel key is illuminated.

3 – Test Pattern key: Directly activates a Test Pattern. Use the jog wheel to scroll through the available test patterns.

4 – Direct function keys: Four functions can be directly accessed by pressing their assigned key: Freeze (stop/resume live video), PTZ (activate/deactivate Pan Tilt Zoom), Logo (show/skip a predefined logo), Blank (blank the output screen/resume live video).

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 

Firmware version:

Standby + Esc

(

press the menu button

to exit

)

5 – Menu navigational keys: When the Menu/Sel key acts as an Enter or Select key for menu changes. A jog wheel is used for menu navigation and changing values. To exit the menu or any submenu press the Esc key or navigate to the Exit item and press the Menu/Sel key or press the jog wheel.

6 – Front Panel LCD: Displays the Menus on a 4-line display

7 – Jog wheel: The wheel is used for navigating through the menu system and making value changes. The jog wheel has a push function the creates the same effect as pushing the Menu/Sel key.

Table 2: Front Panel Button Overview

Models

VP-796

VP-796ASV VP-797A VP-797ASV VP-798 ASV

VP-796A

2x 3G-SDI/HD

Display Port

2x HDMI 1 &2 (UHD,4K)

HDBaseT

DVI & analogue (RGB/ RGB/YPbPr) VGA

Composite Video

HDMI 3 (HD)

IP Video

Test Pattern, LOGO, Blank, Freeze, PTZ

    

    



    

    

    

 

Front Panel Shortcuts: Keypad unlock: Esc + Menu/Sel Factory reset: Esc + YPbPr (in live operation or at power up) Set output mode to 720p: Esc + VGA

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3.2 Rear Panel Layout

The rear panel features all input and output connectors, communication ports and the power supply connector.

VP-796

VP-796A, VP-796ASV

VP-797A, VP-797ASV, VP-798ASV

1 2 3 4 5 6/ 7 8 9/10 11 12 13/ 14 15 16 17

1 - 2x SD/HD-SDI/3G-SDI input 2 - HDBaseT (UHD/4k) input 3 - Display Port (UHD/4k) input 4 - 2x HDMI-1 & 2 (UHD/4k) input 5 - S/PDIF output 6 - VGA Input 7 - DVI-U (DVI-D and YPbPr through a cable adapter) 8 - 1x HDMI-3 (HD) input 9 - Composite Video (BNC) 10 - Genlock input (BNC) 11 - 3G-SDI output 12 - HDBT (UHD/4k) output 13 - RS232 port 14 - DVI/HDMI1 (HD) output and 15 - HDMI2 (UHD/4k) output 16 - TCP/IP and 2x USB 17 - Power supply connector

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Display Port (UHD,4K)

via HDMI connector

Table 3: Input Video Connector Overview

Model

VP796

VP-

796A

VP-

796ASV

VP-

797A

VP-

797ASV

VP-

798ASV

via DP connector 2x HDMI (UHD,4K) via HDMI connector HDBaseT(UHD,4K) via RJ45 connector DVI & analogue (RGB/RGB/YPbPr) via DVI-U VGA analogue via 15HDD

Composite Video via BNC 3G-SDI via BNC Dedicated Genlock via BNC Audio Inputs

     

Table 4: Output Video Connector Overview

Model

1x HDMI (UHD,4K)

HDBaseT via RJ45 connector DVI-D/HDMI via DVI-U DVI & analogue (RGB/RGB/YPbPr) via DVI-U 3G-SDI I/O Via BNC Speaker & Line Out 2x 4-pin terminal connector

VP796

     

VP-

796A



VP-

796ASV



  

VP-

797A

VP-

797ASV

798ASV

  

VP-

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4. Product Specification

This section provides technical specification for all models. The following topics are discussed:

 Power Supply Requirements  Input Specifications  Output Specifications  Supported Formats  Communication Specifications

4.1 Power Supply Requirement

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

4.2 Input Specifications

4.2.1 Composite Inputs

 Composite via BNC connector  Signal formats Composite (CVBS)  Standards NTSC, PAL, SECAM  Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal incl. sync  Input Impedance 75 Ohms

4.2.2 Component Video Inputs

 Via DVI-U connector and appropriate adapter cable  YPbPr (YUV), YPbPrS and RGsB component video, menu selectable.  Signal formats 484i (480i) and 576i (SD), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50, 59.94 and 60Hz

and 1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30Hz.

 Please note this input does not support Computer SVGA signals which should be connected via

the Computer SVGA input, The SVGA input supports the separate H & V syncs.

4.2.3 3G-SDI Input

 Format: SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video.  Level B support.

When input is 3G Level B (2 stream mapping), there is an option to select which of the two video streams (Stream 1 or 2) to use. Otherwise it works with whatever mapping is specified in the SMPTE 352 packet (or defaults to 10bit 4:2:2 if none).

 Input impedance: 75 ohms.  SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and

1080p single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates.

4.2.4 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 & V sync at TTL/5V levels.

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Graphics formats with odd numbered horizontal active pixels, e.g. 1365x768

are

not

supported.

1.1.1 HDMI-3 & DVI Inputs

 HDMI with or without HDCP, 36-bit video compatible.  DVI-D input with or without HDCP  Signal formats - video

o SD: 625i (576i) and 525i (480i) in double-rate formats; o ED: 480p, 576p; o HD: 1280x720p, 1920x1080i, 1920x1080psf; 1920x1080p 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50,

59.94 & 60Hz; 2048x1080p 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.

 Signal formats – computer

o Common VESA graphics formats from VGA up-to 2560x1080p

1.1.2 HDMI-1 & HDMI-2 Inputs

 In addition to all signal formats supported by HDMI-3, these inputs also support 2560x1440p,

2560x1600p and 4K signals: 3840x2160p & 4096x2160p @ 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz (50, 59.94 & 60Hz supported in YUV 4:2:0 colour space format),

4.2.5 DP Input

 Display Port without HDCP, 36-bit video compatible.  Signal formats as HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.

4.2.6 HDBT Input

 Uncompressed HD video over RJ45 connector and max.100m CAT5e cable (or better)  CAT5e/CAT6 for 100m and signals with less than 225MHz Pixel Clock  CAT6a/CAT7 for 100m and signals up to 297MHz Pixel Clock  Signal formats as HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.

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4.3 Output Specifications

All output channels are active simultaneously, provided that the input signal is not HDCP encrypted. All units include an HDMI, and a DVI-U connectors for DVI/HDMI connectivity. Some models feature a BNC connector for 3G-SDI signals and an RJ-45 connector supporting HDBaseT capability. The DVI-D connector supports HDMI with 36-bit video and audio formats when connected to a suitable HDMI receiver. The colour depth of the HDMI signal is determined by a menu selection and the capabilities of the monitor.

Interlaced outputs are only supported on models with 3G-SDI output.

4.3.1 3G-SDI Output

 Format: SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video  Input impedance: 75 ohms.

 SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and

1080p single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates.

4.3.2 HDMI & DVI Outputs

 HDMI with or without HDCP, 36-bit video compatible.  DVI-D input with or without HDCP  Signal formats - video

o SD: 625i (576i) and 525i (480i) in double-rate formats; o ED: 480p, 576p; o HD: 1280x720p, 1920x1080i, 1920x1080psf; 1920x1080p 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50,

59.94 & 60Hz; 2048x1080p 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.

 Signal formats – computer

o Common VESA graphics formats from VGA up-to 1080p and 1600x1200

 HDMI output also supports: 4K signals: 3840x2160p & 4096x2160p 23.97, 24, 25, 29.94, 30, 50,

59.94 & 60Hz (50, 59.94 & 60Hz supported in YUV 4:2:0 colour space format)

4.3.3 HDBT Output

 Uncompressed HD video over RJ45 connector and max.100m CAT5e cable (or better)  CAT5e/CAT6 for 100m and signals with less than 225MHz Pixel Clock  CAT6a/CAT7 for 100m and signals up to 297MHz Pixel Clock  Signal formats as HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.

4.3.4 HDCP Output encryption

When the input signal is HDCP encrypted, the DVI-D, HDMI and HDBaseT outputs will also be encrypted and the 3G-SDI output will be disabled. If the display device does not support HDCP, the output will be black and a message indicating that the presence of an HDCP signal will be shown on the screen.

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Output Channel

Output Format

HDMI

PCM up to 8ch, up to 24Bit, up to 192kHz sampling rate

The user can turn off the unit’s HDCP compliance to allow non-encrypted content to pass through the unit. This is an important feature specially when using a MAC computer as the source. The MAC will encrypt its output signal if a compliant device is seen attached to its output regardless of the copy protection requirements of the content. By turning off HDCP, the MAC will see a non-compliant device and therefore will not encrypt its output. When HDCP compliance is turned off, encrypted sources will not be displayed.

4.3.5 Audio Output

Audio embedded in HDMI and SDI video streams is passed through the system and re-embedded into the HDMI and SDI output signals.

Also, the unit features a S/PDIF coaxial digital audio output connector for monitoring audio of the HDMI and SDI channel.

When HDMI is selected as the input channel, the HDMI EDID is read by a video source such as a Blu- Ray Player. The unit allows the source to provide the formats shown under output formats for HDMI in the below table. All formats are re-embedded into the HDMI output data stream, those which are not allowed on the SDI or SPDIF output are muted on the individual channels.

Table 5: Embedded HDMI & SDI Output Audio Formats

(incl. 32kHz,44.1kHz,48kHz,96kHz,192kHz)

SDI PCM up to 8ch, up to 24Bit, 48kHz sampling rate SPDIF PCM up to 2ch, up to 24Bit, up to 96kHz sampling rate

(incl. 32kHz,44.1kHz,48kHz,96kHz)

The unit will not pass through any Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS audio formats

4.4 Analog Audio

Units supporting audio include up-to 8 analog stereo Inputs, two microphone Inputs with phantom power and an audio mixer.

Analog stereo signals are connected to the unit via 3.5 mm jack sockets, except for the CV input that is associated with two RCA connectors. Using the audio menu, any video input can be link with any audio input and mixed with the mic inputs.

Audio models also include stereo audio power amplifier supporting 15W RMS loudspeaker per output and separate stereo balanced line level audio outputs for external amplifier systems. The analog stereo outputs are available on two phoenix connectors.

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4.5 Input and Output Format Tables

Table 6: Supported Input Resolutions

Horizontal

Active Pixels

640 480

720 480i     

720 480p

720 576i

720 576p

800 600

1024 768

1280 720     

1280 768

Vertical

Active

Lines

CVBS

VGA

RGB/YPbPr

3G-SDI

HMDI-3

DVI

    



 

    

   

    

Display Port

HMDI-1 HDMI-2

HDBT

1280 800

1280 1024     

1360 768

1366 768     

1440 900     

1400 1050

1600 1200

1680 1050     

1920 1080i     

    

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Horizontal

Active Pixels

Vertical

Active

Lines

CVBS

VGA

RGB/YPbPr

3G-SDI

HMDI-3

DVI

Display Port

HMDI-1 HDMI-2

HDBT

1920 1080p

1920 1200     

2048 1080

2048 1200

2560 1080     

2560 1440

2560 1600

3840 2160     

4096 2160

    



 

    

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Table 7: Supported Output Formats

Horiz.

Active

Pixels

Vert.

Active

Lines

60 59.94 50 30 29.97 25 24 23.98

Vertical Refresh Rate (Hz)

DVI HDMI HDBT

Outputs

3G-SDI

640 480   

720 480i

720 480p

720 576i

720 576p

800 600

1024 768   

1280 720

1280 768

1280 800   

1280 1024

  

    

  



   



 



 



1360 768

1366 768   

1440 900

1400 1050

1600 1200   

1680 1050

1920 1080i

  

    

  



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1920 1080p

1920 1200   

2048 1080

2048 1200

2560 1080         

2560 1440

2560 1600

3840 2160         

4096 2160

         

      



        

    

        



 



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2 RXD RS232 levels, Receive (from the HOST)

3

TXD RS232 levels, Transmit (to the HOST)

5

DGND

Ground

Baud rate

115200 Bits/second

Stop Bits

1

Number of bits received/transmitted in the BYTE

8

Parity

Bits No Parity

Flow Control

Off

4.6 Communications Specification

The unit supports both TCP/IP and RS-232 serial protocols.

Either port can be used to send API commands to the unit. Software updates can also be performed from the Ethernet port.

Restoring the unit to the factory default state, doesn’t affect communication settings.

4.6.1 TCP/IP Port

The unit supports DHCP and static modes. If DHCP is active, the unit will be assigned an IP address by the network’s DHCP master. If the unit is set in the static mode, the user needs to set the IP address manually. Restoring the unit to the factory default state, doesn’t affect communication settings.

Port 30000 is used.

4.6.2 Serial Connector pinout and RS-232 Configuration Settings

Table 8: Serial Connector Pinout

DB-9 Pin

Signal name

Function

The serial communication configured as follows:

Table 9: RS-232 communication settings

Parameter Value

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