Kramer Electronics VP-438 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-4 38

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-000642 Rev 8

VP-438 – 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 Defining the VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5

4 Installing in a Rack 8 5 Connecting the VP-438 9 6 Controlling the VP-438 11

6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 11

6.2 Using the OSD Menu 11

6.3 Connecting to VP-438 via RS-232 14

6.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 15

7 Technical Specifications 16

7.1 Input Resolutions 17

8 RS-232 Communication Protocol 18

Figures

Figure 1: VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6 Figure 2: VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 7 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 10 Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 15

VP-438 - 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 11 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 and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels

and churches, production studios, rental and staging

 Home theater up-scaling

VP-438 - Getting Started

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

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

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

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 neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

 Position your Kramer VP-438 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

VP-438 - Getting Started

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

2.2 Safety Instructions

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-438 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-438 is a high-quality presentation switcher and scaler. It accepts one of 10 inputs: four HDMI signals, two computer graphics signals on 15-pin HD connectors, two composite video signals on RCA connectors and two component video signals (also known as Y, Pb, Pr, Y, Cb, Cr and YUV; compatible with both SD and HD component) on RCA connectors. It scales the video, embeds the audio, and outputs the signal to the HDMI output, as well as to a computer graphics output and an RGBHV video output with digital audio and analog stereo audio outputs.

The VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler:

 Is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be up- or down-scaled  Is HDCP compliant, the HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license

agreement allows copy−protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the HDMI output

 Output signal is available in three formats: 1 HDMI and 2 RGBHV (on 5 BNC

connectors, and one 15−pin HD connector)

 Has analog audio inputs, which include volume control, and digital (S/PDIF)

and analog stereo audio outputs

 Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input.

Default selection is HDMI – if this is not present, then the machine uses the audio from the analog input

 Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,

accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons

 Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used  Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232

VP-438 - Overview

Control your VP-438:

 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

The VP-438 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”

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

3.1 Defining the VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-438.

VP-438 - Overview

Feature

Function

IR Receiver

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter

CV Button

Press to select the composite video input (from 1 to 2)

COMPONENT Button

Press to select the component video input (from 1 to 2)

PC Button

Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2)

HDMI Button

Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4)

BLANK Button

Press to toggle between a blank screen and the display (can be programmed to follow MUTE, see Section 6.2.3)

MUTE Button

Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output

FREEZE Button

Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Section 6.2)

ENTER Button

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

-  Button

Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.

When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce volume (for embedded HDMI inputs, this does not affect the embedded output)

 Button

Press to move up the menu list

+  Button

Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.

When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase volume (for embedded HDMI inputs, this does not affect the embedded output)

 Button

Press to move down the menu list

RESET TO XGA/720p Button

Press and hold to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p (press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA; or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p)

PANEL LOCK Button

Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

VP-438 – Overview

Figure 1: VP-438 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

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