Kramer Electronics VP-773 User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-7 73
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300274 Rev 2
VP-773 – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 HDCP Compliance 7
3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology 7
3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable 7
3.4 Defining the VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 7
4 Installing in a Rack 11
5 Connecting the VP-773 12
5.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors 15
5.2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 16
5.3 Microphone Pinout 16
5.4 Audio Input Pinout 16
6 The OSD Menu 17
6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example 17
6.2 The Input Menu 20
6.3 The Audio Menu 27
6.4 The Process Menu 29
6.5 The Picture Menu 30
6.6 The Enhance Menu 31
6.7 The Scale Menu 32
6.8 The Miscellaneous Menu 35
7 The Display Modes 41
7.1 The Single Window Display Mode 41
7.2 The Dual Window Display Mode 41
8 Controlling the VP-773 46
8.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 46
8.2 Controlling via the OSD Menu 46
8.3 Controlling via the VP-773 Web Pages 47
8.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 51
9 Port Tunneling 53
10 Flash Memory Upgrade 55
11 Technical Specifications 56
11.1 Default Communication Parameters 57
11.2 Input Resolutions 57
11.3 Output Resolutions 58
12 The VP-773 RS-232 Communication Protocol 59
12.1 Using the Communication Protocol 59
12.2 Communication Protocol: Mimicking OSD 60
12.3 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons 69
12.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands 70
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 8
Figure 2: VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 9
Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout 12
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler 14
Figure 5: TP PINOUT 15
Figure 6: Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output 16
Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output 16
Figure 8: Microphone Pinout 16
Figure 9: Audio Input Pinout 16
Figure 10: Input Menu 20
Figure 11: Select the Display Mode 22
Figure 12: Changing the Size of the Window 23
Figure 13: Increasing the Width 23
Figure 14: Increasing the Height 24
Figure 15: Positioning the Window 24
Figure 16: Window Customization 25
Figure 17: H-Position Slide Bar 25
Figure 18: Moving the PiP Window 26
Figure 19: Audio Menu 27
Figure 20: Set the Output Volume Level 28
Figure 21: Process Menu 29
Figure 22: Picture Menu 30
Figure 23: Enhance Menu 31
Figure 24: Scale Menu 32
Figure 25: Misc Menu 35
Figure 26: XML File Transfer 39
Figure 27: Emergency Alert System Display 39
Figure 28: CV superimposed over DP 44
Figure 29: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar 47
Figure 30: Local Area Connection Properties Window 49
Figure 31: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 49
Figure 32: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 51
Figure 33: Port Tunneling 53
VP-773 – Introduction
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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 Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler.
This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels
and churches, production studios, rental and staging
Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and
different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection
purposes
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VP-773 - 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.
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
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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-773 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
2.2 Safety Instructions
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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/.
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VP-773 - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer VP-773 is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler. It accepts
one of eight inputs: a DisplayPort (DP) signal on a DisplayPort connector, one
composite video signal on an RCA connector, two computer graphics signals on 15pin HD connectors, and four HDMI signals on HDMI connectors. It scales the video,
embeds the audio, and simultaneously outputs the signal to two HDMI outputs and
to an HDBaseT TP output, together with a digital audio output and a balanced
stereo audio output.
The VP-773 Presentation Switcher / Scaler features:
PixPerfect™ Scaling Technology – Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and
high quality scaling technology. High-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down deinterlacing and full up and down scaling of all video input signals
State-of-the-art video processing technology, with the highest quality de-
interlacing, noise reduction, and scaling performance for both standarddefinition and high-definition signals
K-IIT XL™ Picture-in-Picture Image Insertion Technology - Ultra stable
picture−in−picture, picture−and−picture and split screen capability, or fully
customizable windows’ size and position control: any source can be inserted
into or positioned next to any other source and resized as desired
Ultra Fast Fade-Thru-Black (FTB™) Switching - Video switching transitions
are clean and ultra-fast. The video fades to black and the new input fades
from black for smooth, glitch-free switching. The output signal provides
constant sync so the display never glitches
An emergency alert system that can have a national or campus-wide
notification immediately displayed when an emergency situation develops, by
means of automatic text overlaying, either via a crawler or a full screen cover
up, as well as an optional audio alert
Port tunneling, bidirectional RS-232 interface – simple control commands
and data can flow in both directions from a controller to the VP-773 via the
Ethernet, allowing status requests and control of the destination unit
Advanced deinterlacing functions - including 3D comb filtering, film mode,
diagonal correction and motion detection
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For optimum range and performance, use Kramer's BC−DGKat524,
BC−DGKat623 and BC−DGKat7a23 shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables. Note that the transmission range depends on the signal
resolution, graphics card and display used. The distance using
non−Kramer CAT 5, CAT 6, and CAT 7 cables may not reach these
ranges.
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Scaled Outputs – 2 HDMI outputs and an HDBaseT TP output
simultaneously
HDBaseT™ technology with a bandwidth of up to 6.75Gbps (2.25Gbps per
graphic channel)
Up to 130m (430ft) normal mode; up to 180m (590ft) Ultra mode (1080p
@60Hz @24bpp) when using BC-DGKat623 cables
Output Resolutions – HDTV and Computer Graphics up to 2K and
1080p/UXGA with selectable refresh rates
Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections – Follow input, follow output, best fit,
letterbox
Multi-Standard Video support - NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (M/N/60) and SECAM
Built-in Time Base Corrector - Stabilizes unstable video sources
Built-in Proc-Amp with enhanced functions such as color correction, gamma
and dither
Input and output audio level adjustment
Balanced stereo audio inputs, with two microphone inputs as well as digital
stereo and balanced stereo outputs
Selectable Microphone talkover or mix modes
Automatic detection and selection of the HDMI and DP embedded audio.
The VP-773 automatically outputs the signal from the HDMI and DP
embedded audio inputs or performs an analog takeover to output the
respective analog audio input
Selectable Power Save modes for energy efficient usage
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
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VP-773 - Overview
In addition, the VP-773 Presentation Switcher / Scaler:
Includes luma keying via the PiP window
Features advanced EDID management (native resolution and color depth)
Analyzes the connected output’s EDID for optimal scaling
Supports picture zooming both on main and PiP window from 100% to
Provides input and output color space control
Supports HDMI deep color for inputs and output
Features vertical Keystone operation
Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,
Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232 and Ethernet
Is HDTV and computer graphics compatible and the resolution can be up- or
Control your VP-773:
per input
1600%, including separate V and H sharpness control
accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons
down-scaled as required (see output resolutions in Section 6.7)
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
Via the Ethernet (optionally via the Web pages)
The VP-773 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”
included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.
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If an HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can only appear on HDMI
and HDBaseT outputs that are connected to HDCP compliant
displays.
The VP-773 will not output an HDCP protected source to a display
that is not HDCP compliant. Instead it will show a green screen.
In the dual window display mode (see Section 7.2), even if only one
of the inputs is HDCP protected, and is output to a non-compliant
display, it will affect the entire screen and turn it green.
The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified.
We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable.
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3.1 HDCP Compliance
3.2 About HDBaseT™ Technology
HDBaseT™ is an advanced all-in-one connectivity technology (supported by the
HDBaseT Alliance). It is particularly suitable in the consumer home environment as
a digital home networking alternative where it enables you to replace numerous
cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit, for example,
uncompressed full high-definition video, audio, IR, as well as various control
signals.
3.3 Using Twisted Pair Cable
Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our
digital twisted pair products; the Kramer: BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), the
Kramer: BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable), and the Kramer: BC-DGKat7a23
(CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). These specially built cables significantly outperform
regular CAT 5 / CAT 6 / CAT 7a cables.
3.4 Defining the VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler
This section defines the VP-773.
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Feature
Function
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IR Receiver
Accepts IR remote commands
2
IR LED
Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands
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INPUT Selector
Buttons
HDMI
Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 4)
4
PC
Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2)
5
CV
Press to select the composite video input
6
DP
Press to select the Display Port input
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PIP Button
Toggles the dual window mode (Picture-in-Picture) function (see Section 7.2)
Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode, a long press of the PIP button will instantly toggle the window
control (between Main and PiP)
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BLANK Button
Press to toggle between a blank screen (black) and the display
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FREEZE Button
Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image
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Navigation
Buttons
/- Button
Press to move down the menu list (see Section 8.1.1) and to decrease numerical values. When not within the OSD menu mode,
press to reduce the output volume
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/MENU Button
Press to access the OSD menu, exit the OSD menu and, when in the OSD menu, move to the previous level in the OSD screen
(see Section 8.1.1)
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/+ /VOLUME
Button
Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 8.1.1) and to increase numerical values. When not within the OSD menu
mode, press to increase the output volume
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/ENTER Button
Press to access sub-menu items and select from several settings (see Section 8.1.1)
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RESET TO XGA/720P Button
Press to reset the video output resolution to XGA or 720p and change the deep color settings to Off on the output (see
Section 6.7)
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p
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PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
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Mic 2
Connect to a microphone.
Mic2 on the front panel is identical to Mic2 on the rear panel and overrides it when connected
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Figure 1: VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
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AUDIO IN
Unbalanced
Connectors
HDMI 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to an unbalanced audio source for audio takeover of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 embedded audio (see
Section 6.3). The pinout is defined in Section 5.4
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PC 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2). The pinout is defined
in Section 5.4
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DP 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source for analog audio takeover of the DisplayPort embedded
audio (see Section 6.3). The pinout is defined in Section 5.4
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CV (L, R) RCA
Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the composite video source
21 MIC 1
6mm Jack
Connect to a microphone (see pinout in Section 5.3)
22
COND/DYN MIC
DIP-switch
Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone
23 MIC 2
6mm Jack
Connect to a microphone (see pinout in Section 5.3)
Note that Mic2 on the rear panel is identical to Mic2 on the front panel. Mic2 on the front panel overrides
Mic2 on the rear panel when connected
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COND/DYN MIC
DIP-switch
Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone
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REMOTE IR 3.5mm Mini Jack (opening)
Covered by a cap. The 3.5mm connector at
the end of the internal IR connection cable
fits through this opening
Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller (instead of
using the front panel IR receiver)
Optional. Can be used instead of the front panel (built-in) IR receiver to remotely control the machine (only if
the internal IR connection cable has been installed), see Section 8.4.1
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AUDIO LINE OUT (L, R) Terminal Block
Connector
Connect to the L and R balanced stereo audio acceptor
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S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector
Connect to a digital audio acceptor
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Power Connector with Fuse
AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit
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POWER Switch
Switch for turning the unit on or off
Figure 2: VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel
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Feature
Function
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VIDEO INPUT
Connectors
HDMI IN
Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 4)
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PC IN 15-pin HD
Connect to the computer graphics source (from 1 to 2)
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CV IN RCA
Connect to the composite video source
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DP IN
Connect to the DisplayPort source
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VIDEO
OUTPUT
Connectors
HDMI OUT
Connect to an HDMI acceptor (from 1 to 2)
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HDBT OUT RJ-45
Connect to an HDBT receiver (for example, Kramer TP-580Rxr) to pass audio and video signals as well as
serial commands
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LINK LED
Lights to indicate a link
37
RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
Connect to the PC or other serial controller
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ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other Controller through computer networking
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ETHERNET RESET Button
Press while turning power off and then on, to reset the Ethernet settings to their factory default state
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VP-773 - Installing in a Rack
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4 Installing in a Rack
This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
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VP-773 - Connecting the VP-773
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your VP-773. After connecting your VP-773, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only
those that are required.
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5 Connecting the VP-773
To connect the VP-773, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI 1 IN
VIDEO INPUT connector.
Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI
connector on the VP-773 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. You can connect the audio signal via
the AUDIO IN HDMI 3.5mm mini jack, or use the embedded audio
2. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 IN VIDEO INPUT 15-pin
HD connector.
Alternatively, you can connect a component (YPbPr) or RGBHV source via the 15-pin
HD connector, see Figure 3:
Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout
3. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player)
to the CV IN RCA connector.
4. Connect a DisplayPort video source (for example, a computer graphics
source) to the DP IN connector.
5. Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO INPUT connectors (3.5mm
mini jack and RCA connectors), as required (not shown in Figure 4).
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6. Connect the HDMI 1 OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
plasma display).
You can also connect the HDMI OUT 2 output (not shown in Figure 4)
7. Connect the HDBT RJ-45 connector to a receiver (for example, the Kramer
TP-580Rxr).
8. Connect the AUDIO LINE OUT Terminal Block connector to a balanced
audio acceptor and the S/PDIF OUT RCA connector to a digital audio
acceptor (not shown in Figure 4).
9. If required, you can connect a PC and/or controller to the:
RS-232 terminal block (see Section 8.3.2)
Ethernet connector (see Section 8.3.3)
10. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 4).
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Figure 4: Connecting the VP-773 Presentation Switcher/Scaler
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EIA /TIA 568B
Figure 5: TP PINOUT
PIN
Wire Color
1
Orange / White
2
Orange
3
Green / White
4
Blue 5 Blue / White
6
Green
7
Brown / White
8
Brown
5.1 Wiring the RJ-45 Connectors
This section defines the TP pinout, using a straight pin-to-pin cable with RJ-45
connectors.
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Figure 6: Connecting the Balanced
Stereo Audio Output
Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo
Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output
This section defines the
microphone 6mm jack
pinout.
Figure 8: Microphone Pinout
This section defines the
audio input 3.5mm jack
pinout.
Figure 9: Audio Input Pinout
5.2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output
5.3 Microphone Pinout
5.4 Audio Input Pinout
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Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4 (Function)
Range
Function
Scale (6)
Output (3)
Master Connection
(2)
HDMI1
0
632
HDMI2
1
HDBT 2 SDI
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6 The OSD Menu
The VP-773 OSD menu lets you set the operation parameters for the:
Main Window Control
PIP Window Control
Entire System Control
The nature of the operation setup appears in the OSD title, as shown in the
example in Section 6.1:
The title line shows the control mode (Main, PIP or Entire system)
Level 1 lists the main menu items
Level 2 includes the second hierarchy level, below level 1
Level 3 includes the third hierarchy level, below level 2
Function, is the selectable parameter or numerical value and can appear
either under level 2 or 3
6.1 OSD Menu Operation Example
In the example illustrated below, the Master Connection is set to HDMI2 (see
Section 6.7).
The table below shows function 632 (from the Protocol in Section 12.2):
6 in the hundreds, represents “Scale” which is the 6th menu item in the main
menu list
3 in the tens, represents “Output” which is 3rd in the Scale menu
2 in the units, represents “Master Connection” which is second in the Output
menu
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The subtitle, below the title line
shows the current level accessed
(Scale in this example)
After selecting Output (which is the
second Level), it appears in the
subtitle
Once Master Connection is selected,
the Title changes to “Entire System
Control” indicating that the selection
will affect the entire system. The
subtitle shows the current, Level 3,
selection and the menu list shows
the function (HDMI2)
If the display layout includes a PiP window, you can set the OSD menu to control
the main source window and the PIP window separately (by defining Window
Control, see Section 6.8).
General characteristics which apply to the entire system (for example, setting the
volume) are changed without needing to shift control (the title line will state: Entire
System Control).
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Note that when exiting the menu, all the changes are automatically
saved to the non-volatile memory.
The default OSD timeout for auto exit is set to 30 seconds and can be
changed (see Section 6.8).
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Note that:
A selected parameter that turns gray becomes valid immediately. You can
press Enter at this point to save these parameter changes to the memory
immediately (the screen will display “Saving Data” for a split second).
In any case, exiting the menu saves the parameter to the memory
Data is saved per window and per input (to a dedicated input + window
memory), as applicable
The control buttons let you control the VP-773 via the OSD menu. Press the:
MENU (or ) button to enter the menu, exit the menu, and when in the OSD
menu, move to the previous level and change menu settings in the OSD
screen.
Changes are immediate
The default timeout is set to 30 seconds and can be changed (see Section 6.8)
ENTER (or ) button to access sub-menu items
Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu
Up or down arrows to change settings
6.1.1 OSD Control Icons
The following three icons: M, P, and E are included to indicate when functionality
applies to the Main window, the PiP Window or the entire system:
M for Main Window Control
P for PiP window Control
E for Entire System Control
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