Kramer Electronics VP-790 User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-7 90

Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-300093 Rev 4

VP-790 – Contents

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 Using the IR Transmitter 6

3.2 Defining the VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler 6

4 Installing in a Rack 9 5 Connecting the VP-790 10 6 Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 12

6.1 The Input Screen 13

6.2 The Picture Screen 15

6.3 The Output Screen 16

6.4 The PIP Screen 19

6.5 The Multi-unit Screen 21

6.6 The Geometry Screen 24

6.7 The Setup Screen 25

6.8 The Info Screen 27

7 Controlling the VP-790 28

7.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 28

7.2 Connecting to the Product via RS-232 28

7.3 Controlling via the Ethernet 28

7.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 32

8 Firmware Upgrade 33

8.1 Installing the VP-790 Updater Tool 33

8.2 Saving User Settings 36

8.3 Updating the Firmware 36

9 Technical Specifications 38

9.1 Input Resolutions 38

9.2 Output Resolutions 39

9.3 RS-232 Communication Protocol 40

VP-790 - Contents

Figures

Figure 1: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 7 Figure 2: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 8 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler 11 Figure 4: MENU Items 12 Figure 5: Input Screen 13 Figure 6: Picture Screen 15 Figure 7: Output Screen 16 Figure 8: PIP Screen 19 Figure 9: Audio Screen 22 Figure 10: Geometry Screen 24 Figure 11: Setup Screen 25 Figure 12: Information Screen 27 Figure 13: Local Area Connection Properties Window 29 Figure 14: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 30 Figure 15: Web Browser Address Bar 30 Figure 16: Web Browser Address Bar 31 Figure 17: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 32 Figure 18: Welcome Window 33 Figure 19: Choose Destination Location Window 34 Figure 20: Confirm Installation 34 Figure 21: Installation Progress Window 35 Figure 22: Installation Complete Window 35 Figure 23: Updater Tool Window 36

VP-790 – 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 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-790 Genlock 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

 Large screen displays and multiple screen applications from video or graphic

sources

In addition to this user manual these online guides are available for download from our Web site:

 Warp Generator online guide  Blending Guides  RS-232 Protocol online guide

These software programs are available for download from our Web site:

 VP-790 Updater Tool  Warp Generator

VP-790 - 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

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)

 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

 Position your Kramer VP-790 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

2.2 Safety Instructions

VP-790 – Getting Started

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-790 - Overview

3 Overview

The VP-790 is a proscale genlock presentation scaler/switcher with edge blending, warping and genlocking. The unit includes a powerful software tool to generate custom warp maps to fit any projection surface.

The unit takes one of the input signals (RGB component, computer graphics, composite, s-Video, HDMI, DVI or 3G HD-SDI), scales the video, embeds the audio and outputs the signal to the computer graphics, DVI/HDMI and 3G-SDI outputs simultaneously.

The VP-790 features:

 HQV® Video Processing - HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processing

represents the state-of-the-art in video processing technology, with the highest quality de-interlacing (with 3:2 and 2:2 pull down), noise reduction, and scaling performance for both standard-definition and high-definition signals

 Flexible warp mapping for curved screen projection, simulation and 3D

alignment

 Edge Blending – facilitates building large images using multiple projectors by

feathering the overlapped edges

 A maximum data rate of 3Gbps  3G-SDI, HDMI, DVI, VGA Analog, Component YPbPr, RGsB/RGBS,

Composite and s-Video inputs with signal compatibility up to 1080p and WUXGA

 HDTV Compatibility  Genlock Input - ideal for use in broadcast video applications  HDCP Compliance. The HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license

agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the HDMI output. Three output connectors are provided which can be used simultaneously, provided that the input signal is not HDCP encrypted. When the input signal has HDCP encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a similarly HDCP encrypted signal and the VGA and 3G-SDI connector will be disabled

VP-790 – Overview

 K-Storm™ Scaling Technology - Kramer’s extremely high performance scaling

technology. High quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down de-interlacing and full up and down scaling of computer graphics video input signals

 4D Motion, Noise Adaptive HQV noise reduction for spatial and temporal noise  Genlock and frame lock options, making the unit ideal for broadcast

applications

 DVI/HDMI, 3G HD-SDI and computer graphics video (15-pin HD) scaled

outputs

DVI/HDMI supports HDMI with 36-bit video and multi-channel audio (DTS6.1, Dolby5.1 and PCM Multichannel (8x) at 48kHz)

 SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI that support SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M and

SMPTE 424M compliancy

Standard Definition (SD-SDI) means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format, consisting of 480 (for NTSC) or 576 (for PAL) lines of interlaced video High Definition (HD-SDI) means a video format, consisting of 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of progressive or interlaced video 3G-SDI means a video format, consisting of 1080 lines of progressive video

 An S/PDIF audio output, de-embedded from HDMI  Multiple aspect ratio selections: standard, full screen, crop and anamorphic  4-field full resolution SD and HD processing  A USB port for in-field firmware updates  Built-in ProcAmp - Color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast, and brightness  Front panel buttons, including menu, test pattern, PIP and Reset to XGA/720p

buttons

 Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)  Non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used  Front panel lockout, as well as input lock and save lock features via the OSD

Control your VP-790 directly via the front panel push buttons, or:

 By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

 Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter (with on-screen menus)  Via the Ethernet

VP-790 - Overview

The VP-790 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.

3.1 Using the IR Transmitter

You can use the IR transmitter to control the machine via the built-in IR receiver on the front panel or, instead, via an optional external IR receiver (Model: C-A35M/IRR-

50). The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine. This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50).

Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel. Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3.5mm connector.

3.2 Defining the VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-790.

VP-790 – Overview

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Feature

Function

IR Receiver

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter

INPUT Selector Buttons

SDI

Press to select the SDI input

Y/C

Press to select the s-Video input

CV 1

Press to select the composite video 1 input

CV 2

Press to select the composite video 2 input

Press to select the computer graphics input

YPbPr

Press to select the component video input

HDMI

Press to select the HDMI input

DVI

Press to select the DVI input

TEST PATTERN Button

Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black screen) and the display

PIP Button

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

MENU Button

Displays the OSD menu (see Section 6)

ENTER Button

Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen or to accept a new parameter

Navigation Buttons:

 Button

Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions

 Button

Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 6)

 Button

Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions

 Button

Press to move down the menu list (see Section 6)

RESET TO XGA/720p Button

Press 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

Figure 1: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

Feature

Function

SDI IN BNC Connector

Connect to the SDI source

Y/C IN 4-pin Connector

Connect to the s-Video source

CV 2 IN RCA Connector

Connect to the composite video 2 source

CV 1 IN BNC Connector

Connect to the composite video 1 source

GENLOCK IN BNC Connector

Connect to an external genlock input

S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector

Connect to a digital audio acceptor

HDMI Connector

Connect to the HDMI source

PC IN 15-pin HD Connector

Connect to the computer graphics source

DVI IN DVI-I Connector

Connect to the DVI source

RGB/COMPONENT IN BNC Connectors

Connect to the RGBS/component video source R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

DVI-D/HDMI OUT DVI Connector

Connect to the DVI/HDMI acceptor

PC OUT 15-pin HD Connector

Connect to a VGA acceptor

SDI OUT BNC Connector

Connect to an SDI acceptor

PROG USB Connector

Connect to a PC for firmware upgrade

ETHERNET Connector

Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port

Connect to the PC or the remote controller

REMOTE IR 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 (see Section 3.1) 34

Power Connector with Fuse

AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit

POWER Switch

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

VP-790 – Overview

Figure 2: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

VP-790 - Installing in a Rack

4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

VP-790 - Connecting the VP-790

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-790. After connecting your VP-790, 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.

5 Connecting the VP-790

To connect the VP-790, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. Connect an SDI source (for example, an SDI digital camera) to the SDI IN BNC connector.

2. Connect an s-Video source (for example, an s-Video player) to the Y/C IN 4-pin VIDEO INPUT connector.

3. Connect a component video source (for example, a component video player) to the COMP/RGB IN PR, PB and Y, RCA connectors.

4. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN connector.

5. Connect a computer graphics source to the PC IN 15-pin HD VIDEO INPUT connector.

6. Connect a DVI source (for example, a computer) to the DVI-D IN DVI connector.

7. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player) to the CV 1 IN BNC connector.

8. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player) to the CV 2 IN RCA connector (not shown in Figure 3).

9. Connect an external sync source to the GENLOCK IN BNC connector (not shown in Figure 3).

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