
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
4 Your SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor 4
5 Installing the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor in a Ra ck 8
6 Connecting the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor 9
6.1 Connecting the RS-232 Port 11
6.2 Setting the DIP-Switches 11
7 Operating the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor 12
7.1 Storing/Recalling Setups 13
7.2 Locking the Front Panel 14
7.3 Black Screen/Blue Screen Selection 14
8 Technical Specifications 15
9 Communication Protocol 16
Figures
Figure 1: SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Functions 5
Figure 2: Connecting the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor 10
Figure 3: Connecting the RS-232 Port 11
Tables
Table 1: SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Functions 6
Table 2: DIP-Switch Settings 11
Table 3: Test Signals 12
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the SP-12 HD HD-SDI Processor 15
Table 5: Structure of the Protocol 16
Table 6: Instruction Set 17

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 the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most o f our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups
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that are clearly
defined b y function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor, which
is ideal for:
• Video broadcasting and editing studios
• All postproduction uses
• Presentation applications for multi-standard / multi-format sources use
Each package includes the following items:
• The SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor
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• Power cord
• This user ma nual
, rack “ears”, and null-modem adapter
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2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
• Unpack the e quipment carefully and save the original b ox and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
• Review the contents of this user manual
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• Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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