Kramer Electronics VP-747 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
VP-747
Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 About the VP-747 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 5
4 Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Sw itcher / S caler 6 5 Installing on a Rack 11 6 Connecting the VP-747 12
6.1 Connecting Different Source Types 14
6.2 Connecting the Outputs 15
7 Connecting the VP-747 Control Ports 16
7.1 Connecting a PC (via RS-232) 16
7.2 Connecting the AUDIO CONTROL Port 17
7.3 Connecting the VP-747 to the Kramer VP-727T 18
7.4 Connecting the VP-747 via the ETHERNET port 19
8 Understanding the VP-747 19
8.1 Understanding the UNIVERSAL Inputs 19
8.2 Understanding the PREVIEW/PROGRAM Outputs 19
8.2.1 The Transition from Preview to Program 22
8.3 Switching/Scaling of an Input 22
8.4 Understanding the PIP Button Feature 23
8.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 24
9 Operating the VP-747 25
9.1 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen 25
9.1.1 Preview and Program Setti ng Commands 25
9.1.1.1 Preview and Program Input and Output Settings 29
9.1.2 The Transition Menu Items 31
9.1.3 The Audio Menu Items 32
9.1.4 The Utility Menu Items 33
9.1.4.1 Save Lock 34
9.1.4.2 Input Lock 34
9.1.4.3 Save/Recall/Erase Setting Commands 34
9.1.5 The Information Menu Items 34
9.2 Operating via the Front Panel LCD Display 35
9.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 36
9.4 Operating via the Ethernet 37
9.4.1 Installing and Running the Configuration Software 37
9.4.2 Configuring the Ethernet Connection 37
9.4.3 Control the VP-747 via the Ethernet/Serial Port 38
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10 Technical Specifications 39 11 VP-747 Communication Protocol 40
Figures
Figure 1: VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 7 Figure 2: VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 9 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-747 Figure 4: Connecting the INPUTS (an example) Figure 5: Connecting the PREVIEW OUT / PROGRAM OUT Connectors Figure 6: Connecting the PC 16 Figure 7: Connecting the VP-727A to the VP-747 Figure 8: Connecting the VP-747 to the VP-727T Figure 9: Example showing the use of the PREVIEW and PROGRAM Output Figure 10: Menu Screen Icons 25 Figure 11: Preview and Program Setting OSD Menus Figure 12: Input Mode Setting Screen Figure 13: Output Mode Setting Screen Figure 14: Transition Screen 31 Figure 15: Audio Screen Figure 16: Utility Screen Figure 17: Info Screen Figure 18: Example of how to use the LCD Display 35 Figure 19: Remote Transmitter Figure 20: VP-747 Control Application Screen
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-747 Universal Present ation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Features 8 Table 2: Rear Panel VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Feat ures Table 3: Connecting the D ifferent Source Types 14 Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability Table 5: Preview and Pro gram Setting OSD Menus Table 6: Input Mode Functions Table 7: Output Mode Functions 30 Table 8: Transition Screen Functions Table 9: Audio Screen Functions Table 10: Utility Screen Functions Table 11: Remote Transmitter Functions 36 Table 12: VP-747 Control Application Menu Table 13: Technical Specifications of the VP-747 Table 14: Set Commands
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Introduction
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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative , an d aff ordable 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 of our lin e, makin g th e best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

1.1 About the VP-747

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that are clearly defined by function.
The VP-747
Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler is a true multi-
standard video to graphics scaler and seamless switcher with eight universal inputs comprised of five BNC connectors each of which can accommodate a composite video, s-Video (Y/C), component vide o (RGB/ YUV), RG BS, or RGBHV signal. Input 1 and input 2 also accommodate DVI / HDMI
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inputs. It has dual scalers, one for the preview and the other for the program output. Dual scalers are required to do "live" seamless transitions from one source to another. It is ideal for these typical applications:
Presentation applications that r e quire a preview option
Projection systems in conference rooms, board rooms, auditoriums,
hotels, and churches
Presentations requiring seamless switching between input s , using spec ial
effects, cuts and fades
The package includes these items: VP-747 Switcher / Scaler, power cord
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, infrared remote control trans mitter (including
the required battery), null-modem adapter, and this user manual
Universal Presentation Matrix
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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:
Unpack the e quipment carefully and save the original b ox and pac kaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
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 The HDMI connector connects to a DVD source via the Kramer ADC DM/HF adapter 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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