Kramer Electronics VP-790 User Manual

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KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-7 90
P/N: 2900-300093 Rev 4
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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)
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

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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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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
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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
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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.
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Feature
Function
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IR Receiver
Receives signals from the remote control transmitter
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INPUT Selector Buttons
SDI
Press to select the SDI input
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Y/C
Press to select the s-Video input
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CV 1
Press to select the composite video 1 input
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CV 2
Press to select the composite video 2 input
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PC
Press to select the computer graphics input
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YPbPr
Press to select the component video input
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HDMI
Press to select the HDMI input
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DVI
Press to select the DVI input
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TEST PATTERN Button
Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black screen) and the display
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PIP Button
Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output
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MENU Button
Displays the OSD menu (see Section 6)
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ENTER Button
Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen or to accept a new parameter
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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)
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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
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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
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Feature
Function
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SDI IN BNC Connector
Connect to the SDI source
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Y/C IN 4-pin Connector
Connect to the s-Video source
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CV 2 IN RCA Connector
Connect to the composite video 2 source
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CV 1 IN BNC Connector
Connect to the composite video 1 source
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GENLOCK IN BNC Connector
Connect to an external genlock input
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S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector
Connect to a digital audio acceptor
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HDMI Connector
Connect to the HDMI source
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PC IN 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to the computer graphics source
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DVI IN DVI-I Connector
Connect to the DVI source
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RGB/COMPONENT IN BNC Connectors
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Connect to the RGBS/component video source R/Pr G/Y B/Pb
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DVI-D/HDMI OUT DVI Connector
Connect to the DVI/HDMI acceptor
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PC OUT 15-pin HD Connector
Connect to a VGA acceptor
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SDI OUT BNC Connector
Connect to an SDI acceptor
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PROG USB Connector
Connect to a PC for firmware upgrade
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ETHERNET Connector
Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking
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RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port
Connect to the PC or the remote controller
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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
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POWER Switch
Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
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Figure 2: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel
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4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.
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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.
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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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10. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (for example, a projector).
11. Connect the DVD-D/HDMI VIDEO OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD display).
12. Connect the PC OUT 15-pin HD connector to a VGA acceptor (for example, a display).
13. Connect the audio output signal to the S/PDIF OUT digital audio acceptor, as required (not shown in Figure 3).
14. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 3).
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler
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6 Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU
Screens
The VP-790 uses an on-screen display (OSD) menu for system configuration. The menu appears as an overlay over any images that are output from the VP-790.
There are seven sub-menus (the PIP and Multiunit menus automatically replace each other in the Single Unit mode and the Multi-unit mode, respectively) that are used to configure the VP-790. You can activate and navigate these menus from the front panel buttons or from the IR remote control.
Single Unit Mode Menu Items:
Multi-Unit Mode Menu Items:
Figure 4: MENU Items
To access and use the OSD menus, push the button for the desired input signal (alternatively, you can select the desired input via the Input OSD menu), then press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter to display the main MENU screen which shows the seven interactive icons.
Press the or buttons to select the desired sub-menu, and then press
ENTER
Press the or buttons to select the menu item to be adjusted, and then
press ENTER
Press the or buttons to make the adjustment and then press ENTER Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the (numerical) value as
needed
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The values defined in the different menus may change according to the firmware version (you can download the up-to-date firmware version from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com).
Setting
Function
Source
Select the source: CVBS 1, CVBS 2, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, VGA, 3G-SDI, DVI, HDMI or Test Pattern
When switching sources, the image fades through black When selecting the Test Pattern input, you can select one of the 11
built-in test patterns available (for example, gray bars, color bars and so on)
The source is automatically updated when pressing an input front panel button on the machine
DVI Color Format
Select the DVI input color format: RGB, YUV or Auto
HDMI Color Format
Select the HDMI input color format: RGB, YUV or Auto
Component Color Format
Select the Component Video input color format: RGB, YUV or Auto
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To return to the previous menu level, press the front panel MENU button or the MENU key on the remote control. All settings and adjustments are automatically saved in non-volatile memory for each of the inputs (except USB).

6.1 The Input Screen

Figure 5: Input Screen
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Setting
Function
Component Sync
Select the component sync: 3 Wire, 4 Wire, Auto 3 Wire: The sync signal is stripped from the green or Y channel (typical for YUV) 4 Wire: The sync signal is derived from a separate sync line (typical for RGB) Auto: Automatically detects a sync signal
The Auto setting will automatically detect a sync signal and set-up the VP-790 accordingly
SDI to HDMI Audio Map
Select the channels through which the SDI audio signal will be routed to the HDMI output: Stereo ch(1,2), Stereo ch(3,4), Stereo ch(5,6), Stereo ch(7,8) or multichannel
The SDI audio input is routed to the HDMI and 3G-SDI output connectors by default. Two consecutive SDI audio channels can be output on the HDMI/3GSDI output interface. The group can be chosen. Or all eight SDI audio channels can be transmitted.
SDI Audio Routing
Select HDMI & SDI or S/PDIF
H-Position
Set the horizontal position according to the input resolution For UXGA and component video inputs
V-Position
Set the vertical position according to the input resolution
Frequency
Adjust the frequency For UXGA inputs
Phase
Adjust the phase: 0 to 31
Auto image
Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly, by automatically adjusting the phase, frequency and position
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Setting
Function
Brightness
Adjust the brightness
Contrast
Adjust the contrast
Color
Adjust the color
Hue
Adjust the hue
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness
Temporal NR
Set the temporal noise reduction level: Off, Low, Medium, High
Mosquito NR
Set the Mosquito noise reduction level: Off, Low, Medium, High
Block NR
Set the block noise reduction level: Off, On
Detail Enhancement
Set the detail enhancement: Off, Low, Medium, High If the USB input is selected, Detail Enhancement is set to Off
Luma Transition Enhance
Set the luminance transition enhance level: Off, Low, High
Chroma Transition Enhance
Set the chrominance transition enhance level: Off, Low, High
Cross Color Suppression
Select On to reduce luminance to chrominance crosstalk which appears as a coarse rainbow pattern or random colors in regions of fine details
For composite video signals only (CVBS1 or CVBS2).

6.2 The Picture Screen

The Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue and sharpness settings are saved individually for each input (except USB).
Figure 6: Picture Screen
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Setting
Function
Resolution
Set the resolution: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1200, 480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Note that any change in the resolution must be confirmed via the count-down message that appears on the screen
The 3G-SDI output supports 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions only
Frame Rate
Select 60Hz, 50Hz or Auto When Auto is selected, the output frame rate follows the input frame rate as
configured in the Output Config menu
HDMI Type
Set the HDMI type: DVI/HDMI, Native, DVI Forced DVI/HDMI: the output is set to the capability of the attached monitor and is
determined by the information provided through DDC and EDID by the monitor
Native: the output resolution is automatically set to the native screen resolution of the connected display DVI Forced: outputs with 24 bit color depth irrespective of the supported standard of the display

6.3 The Output Screen

Figure 7: Output Screen
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Setting
Function
Aspect Ratio
Set the aspect ratio to: Standard, Full Screen, Crop or Anamorphic (also see
Section 6.3.1):
Standard: Maintains the aspect ratio of the input and scales the image to fit the display size. The background remains black Full Screen: Fits the image to the size of the display without maintaining the aspect ratio Crop: Maintains the aspect ratio of the input and crops the image so it fits the display Anamorphic: scales the input image to 16:9 and fits the 16:9 scaled image to the display
Note that some aspect ratios may not be applicable to all signal types, in which case selecting a non-applicable aspect ratio conversion will have no effect on the displayed image. For example, when a 16:9 image is displayed on a 16:9 panel all settings give an identical full screen image
Output Gamma
Set the output gamma: 1.0 to 2.2 Output gamma allows to re-gamma video signals with pre-configured gamma
values to match the display.
If, for example, an adjustment to reduce the level of red in the image is required, select a higher number for the (input) Color Temp in the Color menu, or a lower number for the Native Color Temp in the Output menu
Zoom Enable
Off or On
Zoom
Set the Zoom
Zoom H-Pan
Set the Zoom H-Pan
Zoom V-Pan
Set the Zoom V-Pan
Flicker Filter Strength
Set to control the filter weighting of prior field versus current field
Flicker Filter Recursion
Recursion chooses between vertical filtering of current and prior input fields, or current field and recursive data output from filter during prior field
Flicker filter is available in the PIP/Single unit mode but not in the multiple unit mode.
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6.3.1 The Flicker Filter

The Flicker Filter reduces interlace horizontal line edge bounce or flicker when scan converting from a computer progressive input format to an interlaced output signal. By choosing the filter strength and recursion mode it is possible to choose between higher levels of flicker reduction or better motion reproduction.
The flicker filter applies to the DVI and HDMI computer input ports. It does not apply to the composite, s-Video, component and 3G-SDI video inputs or to interlaced modes on DVI and HDMI. The filter strength slider is always available and the strength can be changed but it has no effect to a currently displayed interlace mode or video input port.
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STANDARD – This setting re-sizes the video or graphics input signal to best fit the output resolution while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. For example, a composite video signal (4:3 aspect ratio) will
“best fit” to the top and bottom of a widescreen output
image, resulting in black areas on either side or top and bottom edges.
FULL SCREEN – The aspect ratio and resolution of the input signal is re-sized to precisely fit the size of the display. This may result in some distortion to the input signal images
CROP – The aspect ratio and resolution of the input video or graphics signal are both preserved.
ANAMORPHIC – scales the input image so that it is displayed with a 16:9 aspect ratio when on the screen.
The Flicker Filter reduces interlace horizontal line edge bounce or flicker when scan converting from a computer progressive input format to an interlaced output signal. By choosing the filter strength and recursion mode it is possible to choose between higher levels of flicker reduction or better motion reproduction.

6.3.2 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio

You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application. The VP-790 offers six different aspect ratio settings: Best Fit, Letterbox, Follow Output, Virtual Wide, Follow Input, and Custom. Here is how each of these settings works.
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Setting
Function
Type
Select the PIP type: Picture-in-Picture, Split, Picture + Picture or Off
Picture in Picture: Displays a second input channel over the main one Split: displays two inputs side by side scaled to the size of the display Picture + Picture: Displays two inputs side by side while maintaining the
aspect ratio of each input
Source
Select the PIP source: CVBS1, CVBS2, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, VGA, 3G­SDI, DVI or HDMI
If the main input channel is HDMI, DVI, DVI-A, VGA or COMPONENT, the PIP source can be selected from CVBS1, CVBS2, S-VIDEO or HD-SDI
If the main input channel is CVBS1, CVBS2, S-VIDEO or HD-SDI, the PIP source can be selected from HDMI, DVI, DVI-A, VGA or COMPONENT
PIP Size
Select the PIP size: 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, or Custom
PIP Position
Set the position of the PIP on the display: Free H/V, Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right
H-Position
Set the horizontal position of the PIP on the display Is available only if Free H/V is selected for PIP Position
V-Position
Set the vertical position of the PIP on the displays available only if Free H/V is selected for PIP Position

6.4 The PIP Screen

Figure 8: PIP Screen
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Picture-in-Picture, with a smaller PiP
window superimposed over a full main window image
Picture + Picture, where both images appear side-by-side and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained

6.4.1 The PIP Feature

The VP-790 PIP feature lets you show two images on one screen: the main window and the PIP window.
If the main input channel is HDMI, DVI, DVI-A, VGA or COMPONENT, the PIP source can be selected from CVBS1, CVBS2, S-VIDEO or HD-SDI If the main input channel is CVBS1, CVBS2, S-VIDEO or HD-SDI, the PIP source can be selected from HDMI, DVI, DVI-A, VGA or COMPONENT
For example, you can show a live video window on top of a graphic background, or a graphic picture side by side with a video window.
The PIP window mode appears in the following preset PiP configurations:
The PIP window size feature lets you select one of three preset sizes or customize the PIP window to any size.
If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can appear on HDMI and digital outputs that support HDCP compliant displays. However, it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP compliant and the VP-790 will not output a picture on the VGA and SDI outputs.
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PIP functionality is not supported in the Multi-unit operation mode due to the higher bandwidth requirements of the video processing.
When using multiple VP-790 units to drive a matrix display, it is essential that all VP-790 units are frame locked, otherwise motion tear will be observed at the boundaries of the image processed by each VP-790. The processing mode should be identical for all the units as well (see Section 6.7).
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6.4.1.1 Activating the PIP
You can the PIP feature (indicated by an illuminated PIP front panel button) in any of the following ways:
Press and hold (for about 2 seconds) the front panel PIP button Press the PIP button on the IR remote control transmitter (see Section 7.4) Access the OSD menu, select SETUP>Operation Mode>PIP/Single Mode
and then in the PIP menu select the PIP type
Via the Web pages (see Section 7.3.3)
6.4.1.2 Selecting the PIP Source
To select a PiP source you have to set the VP-790 to any of the PiP display mode configurations. From the PIP menu, select the PIP source.

6.5 The Multi-unit Screen

Multiple screens can be set in a matrix to provide a larger display that provides a resolution that is higher than that of a single display. Each display is controlled by one VP-790 unit. Each VP-790 unit gets the same graphics or video input signal via a distribution amplifier and outputs the part of the image to its corresponding display (defined in the Multi-unit OSD screen). In the matrix display the individual projections usually overlap to give a uniform intersection. The overlapping regions are illuminated by multiple projectors and are brighter than non-overlapping regions. For a uniform brightness over the total display, the brightness in the overlapping regions has to be reduced electronically.
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Setting
Function
Auto Zoom
Select to automatically crop and zoom the input video image so it outputs the appropriate part in the matrix
Units Wide
Set the number of screens comprising the width of the wall display matrix (1 to 4)
Units High
Set the number of screens comprising the height of the wall display matrix (1 to 4)
H-Position
Define the horizontal position of the display in the matrix
The unit will cut and resize the output signal according to the display’s
location in the matrix
V-Position
Define the vertical position of the display in the matrix
The unit will cut and resize the output signal according to the display’s
location in the matrix
Blend Width
Set the overlap region for the left, right, top and bottom blend regions
In the overlap region, the image intensity gradually fades towards the edge of the blend area (the fading curve can be controlled via the S­Curve item below)
The blend width is set in output pixels with a range of up to a quarter of the output resolution. For a configuration with two projectors, for example, in the horizontal direction, the overlap can be higher to allow 16:9 images to fit on two combined projectors with an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4
Set the blend width offset for the left, right, top and bottom blend regions The area between the edge and the start of the blend area is black. The
total number of pixels of the blend area and the offset region is limited by the same amount of pixels as for an offset of zero
Figure 9: Audio Screen
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Setting
Function
Blend Width (Contd.)
Each display in the matrix needs to be set to the same blend width and offset value for its left and right sides. The top and bottom blend width and offset values also need to be identical
(though they don’t have to be identical to the left and right
settings). This is necessary for the calculating the Auto Zoom for the matrix.
Blend Curve Type
Select the blend curve type to Off, S-Curve or Align Pattern Off: the blend area is displayed without applying any gain factor (align pattern or S-curve) Align Pattern: Reduce the image intensity of each pixel in the blend area by 50% S-Curve: Select S-Curve when the blend region (defined in the Blend Width menu item above) and the physical blend match. The S-Curve reduces the image intensity along the blend width.
Use the S-Curve Value slider to control the image intensity change rate along the blend area. Use the Output Gamma slider to set the output gamma to match the gray scale of the images
Black Level Uplift
Set the uplift black level: Non Blend Region, Top Left, Top Middle, Top Right, Middle Left, Middle Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Middle and Bottom Right
Setting the black levels for the display edges compensate for additional light leakage from multiple projectors in the overlapping areas.
The adjustable areas are available according to the position of the display in the matrix.
Setting the middle regions automatically sets the adjacent left and right regions, but you can still set the left and right separately.
Reduce Black Level Uplift Width
Adjust the black level uplift width in case the projection is performed under non-rectangular conditions.
The black level uplift may be used for bright projectors in dark environments. The Black Level Uplift field may need to be adjusted to achieve a perfect result. There may be an area of light leakage beyond the edge of the active image from the projector. With these controls the edges of the black uplift region can be moved so they can be aligned with the edges of the area of light leakage. In the case of projection under non­rectangular conditions the projection fields of adjacent projectors are not aligned with the blend region. The corners of the non-blend region can be moved to allow tracking of the edge of the projection field of adjacent projectors
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Setting
Function
Default
Application
Select the output application: Off, Keystone, Anyplace, Rotation or PC
Location
Select the location of the display: Front Tabletop, Front Ceiling, Rear Tabletop or Rear ceiling
Horizontal Keystone
Adjust the horizontal keystone If the projector is located at an angle to the left or right of the screen
Vertical Keystone
Adjust the vertical keystone. If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen
Diagonal Projection
Move the location of each corner of the display separately (horizontal and vertical): Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right or Reset All (to reset diagonal projections settings) When selecting a corner, for example the Top Left corner, the following message appears:
Use the  keys to drag the top left corner of the screen. Hit Enter to go back
Pincushion/Barrel
Adjust the pincushion or barrel appearance of the screen: -20 to 20
Rotation
Rotate the display by 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise: -180 to 180
Discrete Warp Map
Set to a preset warp configuration: Off, 1 to 8 Warp maps created with the “Warp Generator” PC application
can be uploaded into VP-790 and processed accordingly
Reset All
Resets to default view

6.6 The Geometry Screen

Figure 10: Geometry Screen
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Application
Available Settings
Keystone
Location, Horizontal Keystone, Vertical Keystone, Pincushion/Barrel and Reset All
Anyplace
Location, Diagonal Projection and Reset All
Rotation
Location, Pincushion/Barrel, Rotation and Reset All
PC
Location, Discrete Warp Map and Reset All
Setting
Function
Current Profile
Select one of up to four profiles from 1 to 4 The profile includes settings such as the output resolution, filter and color
settings, warp maps, and so on
Load Profile From
Recalls a profile from 1 to 4
Save Profile As
Save up to four profiles 1 to 4
Switching Transition
Set the switching transition mode: Freeze, Blank, Fast Fade or Slow Fade
The settings available for each application are defined in the following table:

6.7 The Setup Screen

Figure 11: Setup Screen
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Setting
Function
Frame Lock
Set the frame lock mode: Off, Source, Genlock or Auto Off: the output is set to a fixed refresh rate defined by the frame rate setting (in the Output menu, Section 6.3), which deviates from the input refresh rate, even if both are nominally at the same rate. This causes occasional frame dropping or repeat Source: the output refresh rate follows the input refresh rate if locking is possible Genlock: the output refresh rate follows the vertical sync of an external signal via the GENLOCK BNC connector, if locking is possible Auto: Default setup
Locking is achieved by modulating the output clock and works if input and output refresh rate are nominally at the same rate, e.g. when frame rate is set to 60Hz and the video input is also 60Hz. If e.g. the video input rate is 50 Hz and the Frame rate is set to 60Hz, the output will enter free run mode. When Frame Rate is set to Auto, the matching frame rate is chosen.
When I/O lock is set to Auto and a Genlock source is present to the GENLOCK BNC. If genlocking is not achievable, locking to the video source frame rate is tried. If that is not possible the output is running in free-run mode.
When operating in the Multi-unit mode, the same frame lock should be defined in all the units in the matrix.
Factory Reset
Select Yes to reset your VP-790 to its preset default settings
Operation Mode
Set the Operation Mode: PIP/Single or Multiunit When selecting Multiunit, the Multiunit menu (see Section 6.5) replaces the
PIP Menu (see Section 6.4)
Processing Mode
Set the processing mode: Gaming Mode, Medium Latency or Best Picture Gaming Mode: provides lower quality processing but a speedy response
For applications that require a quick response such as simulations, medical imaging or gaming applications
Medium Latency: provides medium quality picture processing Best Picture: provides optimum picture processing resulting in a high quality
image
When operating in the Multi-unit mode, the same processing mode should be defined in all the units in the matrix.
Language
Select the language: English (AE), English (BE) or Deutsch (German)
Network Setup
Network settings configuration:
IP Address Type: Static or DHCP IP Address: 192.168.001.039 Net Mask: 255.255.000.000
Controls Setup
Controls configuration:
Menu Position: Center, top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left or Bottom right Menu Timeout: 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec, 25 sec, 30 sec or Infinite Input Lock: On or Off
Set to OFF so you can still use the SOURCE buttons on the front panel even when the lock button is on Save Lock: On or Off
Set to ON to save the lock status when the machine is powered down
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6.8 The Info Screen

From the Information screen (see Figure 12) you can verify the input resolution, the output resolution, the SYNC mode, as well as the firmware revision, DHCP status and IP address:
Figure 12: Information Screen
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7 Controlling the VP-790

The VP-790 can be controlled via:
The front panel buttons (see Section 7.1) RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other
serial controller (see Section 7.2)
The ETHERNET (see Section 7.3) The infrared remote control transmitter (see Section 7.4)

7.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons

The VP-790 includes the following front panel buttons:
Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: SDI, s-Video (YC), CV
(1 and 2), COMPONENT (YPbPr), PC, HDMI, or DVD-D
The PIP button MENU, ENTER, and arrow buttons (up, down, left and right) RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons

7.2 Connecting to the Product via RS-232

You can connect to the VP-790 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VP-790 via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-790 unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

7.3 Controlling via the Ethernet

You can connect the VP-790 via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see Section
7.3.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see Section 7.3.2)
for connection via a network hub or network router.
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This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP-790 during the initial configuration.
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7.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-790 to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see
Figure 13).
Figure 13: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 14. You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.
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7. Click OK.
Figure 14: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
7.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight­Through Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-790 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

7.3.3 Operating Remotely via the Web Pages

To access the VP-790 Web pages:
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the device (in the address bar of your browser (see
Figure 15).
Figure 15: Web Browser Address Bar
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The Menu
Description
Input (see Section 6.1)
Select the: Source, DVI Color Format, HDMI Color Format, HDMI Color Format, Component Setup, Test Pattern, SDI to HDMI Audio Map and SDI Audio Routing; Set the: Overscan, H-Position, V-Position, Frequency, Phase and perform Auto Image
Picture (see Section 6.2)
Set the: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue and Sharpness Select the: Temporal NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR, Detail Enhancement,
Luma Transition Enhance, Chroma Transition Enhance, Cross Color Suppression
Output (see Section 6.3)
Select the: Resolution, Frame Rate, Allowed Frame Rates, HDMI Type, Aspect Ratio, Zoom Enable and Flicker Filter Recursion Set the: Output Gamma, Zoom, Zoom H-Pan, Zoom V-Pan and Flicker Filter Strength
PIP (see Section 6.4)
Select the: Type, Source, PIP Size and PIP Position Set the: H-Position and V-Position
Multi-unit (see Section 6.5)
Select the Auto Zoom Set the unit width, unit height, H-Position and V-Position Access the Blendwidth, Blend Curve Type and Black-Level Uplift
submenus
Geometry (see Section 6.6)
Select the: Application, Location and Discrete Warp Map Set the Horizontal Keystone, Vertical Keystone, Pincushion/Barrel
distortion and Rotation Access the Diagonal Projection submenu Reset to default values
The main menu appears:
Figure 16: Web Browser Address Bar
The main menu lets you access the different menu items. The menu items are similar to the OSD menu (see Section 6)
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The Menu
Description
Setup (see Section 6.7)
Set the: Current Profile, Load Profile, Save Profile, Switching Transition, Frame Lock, Operation Mode, Processing Mode or Language
Access the Network Setup and Controls Setup submenus Perform Factory Reset
File Upload
Lets you upload up to 5 custom test patterns
Backup / Restore
Lets you back up settings to a file and restore settings from a file
The File Upload and Backup/Restore menus appear only on the Web pages
Figure 17: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
Keys
Function
MENU
Enter the OSD menu. Press again to exit the menu
PIP
Toggle the PIP on or off
RESET TO XGA/720P
Press and hold to reset to the default resolution (toggles between RESET TO XGA and 720p)
Four navigation keys
Press to accept changes PANEL LOCK
Lock the front panel lock
SDI
Select the SDI input
YC
Select the S-VIDEO input
CV1
Select the composite video 1 input
CV2
Select the composite video 2 input
VGA
Select the computer graphics input
YPbPr
Select the component video input
HDMI
Select the HDMI input
DVI
Select the DVI input
TEST PATTERN
Select the test pattern inputs. Cycles between different patterns with each press of the button

7.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

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The latest version of firmware can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com.
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8 Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade the VP-790 via the Kramer VP-790 Updater Tool software.

8.1 Installing the VP-790 Updater Tool

Download the VP-790 Updater Tool software from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
The VP-790 Updater Tool requires the following:
Windows™ XP, Vista or Windows™ 7 Microsoft .Net Framework version 3.5
To install the VP-790 Updater Tool:
1. Double click the Windows Installer Package file. The Welcome window appears:
Figure 18: Welcome Window
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2. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder window appears:
Figure 19: Choose Destination Location Window
3. Click Browse to select the destination folder.
4. When finished, click Next. The Confirm Installation window appears:
Figure 20: Confirm Installation
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5. Click Next. The Installation Progress window appears:
Figure 21: Installation Progress Window
Then the Installation Complete window appears:
Figure 22: Installation Complete Window
6. Click Close. An icon appears on the desktop and a shortcut appears in the Start Menu
Programs folder in the Kramer sub-folder.
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8.2 Saving User Settings

If you want to backup the user settings before upgrading the machine, you can do it through the VP-790 Web pages. To do so, type the local IP address for the VP-790 in the Web browser’s address bar and press the ENTER button.
You can obtain/set the IP address via the OSD menu by entering the Network Setup submenu within the Setup Menu or by connecting the VP-790 to an Ethernet based network with the default DHCP setting to allow the VP-790 to obtain a valid IP address from the network server.
Following firmware upgrade you may find that the VP-790 user settings have been reset to their factory default values. If you wish to restore the user settings, you can do it via the VP-790 Web pages.

8.3 Updating the Firmware

To upgrade the firmware:
1. Power down the VP-790.
2. Press and hold the menu button and turn the power On again. After a few seconds, you can release the MENU button.
The VP-790 enters the firmware update mode.
3. Start the VP-790 Updater Tool application.
Figure 23: Updater Tool Window
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4. Plug in a USB cable between the VP-790 and the PC.
5. Using the VP-790 Updater Tool application, click Browse and select the location of the desired BREC file to be programmed into the Unit.
6. Click Update Firmware.
When the VP-790 has finished programming you will see a “Firmware update complete”, dialog box (this will take a minute or two).
7. After firmware update is complete, click OK.
8. Unplug the USB cable from the VP-790 unit.
9. Exit the VP-790 Updater application.
Do this only after disconnection,
10. Power cycle the VP-790 for the firmware update to take effect.
11. If you wish to restore the user settings go to Section 8.2
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INPUTS:
1 3G-HD-SDI on a BNC connector 1 HDMI connector (HDCP version 1.1) 1 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector
1 composite video on an RCA connector 1 composite video on a BNC connector 1 component video/RGBS on 3/4 RCA connectors 1 DVI on a DVD-I connector 1 s-Video on a 4-pin connector
OUTPUTS:
1 3G-HD-SDI on a BNC connector 1 DVI/HDMI on a DVI-D connector (HDCP version 1.1) 1 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector 1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS:
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1200, 480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
CONTROLS
Input selector buttons: Blank, mute, freeze, reset to XGA/720p, panel lock. Menu functions: menu, enter, menu arrows. RS-232, Ethernet, IR
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
POWER SOURCE:
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; 35VA (500mA maximum)
DIMENSIONS:
19-inch (W), 7-inch (D) 1U (H) rack mountable
WEIGHT:
2.7kg (6lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:
Power cord, rack ears, IR remote control transmitter
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/
HDMI Input Resolutions (Video)
480i
576p (ED)
1080i @59.94
1080p @25
1080p @59.94
576i
720p
1080i @60
1080p @30
1080p @60
480p
1080i @50
1080p @24
1080p @50

9 Technical Specifications

9.1 Input Resolutions

This section defines the input resolutions for each input.

9.1.1 HDMI Input Resolutions

HDMI Input Resolutions (Computer):
DOS, VGA to WUXGA up to 165 MHz pixel clock.

9.1.2 PC Input Resolutions

From VGA to WUXGA.
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YUV, RGB and RGBS Input Resolutions
484i (480i)
576p (ED)
1080i @59.94
1080p @24
1080p @30
576i (SD)
720p
1080i @60
1080p @25
480p
1080i @50
1080p @23.98
1080p @29.97
Note that this input does not support computer SVGA signals. SVGA signals should be passed via the PC IN 15-pin HD connector. The PC input supports the separate H and V syncs.
Technical Specifications of the HDMI Output Signal
640x480@60
1280x1024@50
1680x1050@60
1080p25
640x480@75
1280x1024@60
1920x1200@60
1080p29.97
800x600@50
1280x1024@75
480i60
1080p30
800x600@60
1360x768@60
480p60
1080p50
800x600@75
1366x768@50
576i50
1080p59.94
1024x768@50
1366x768@60
576p50
1080p60
1024x768@60
1400x1050@50
720p50
2K50
1024x768@75
1400x1050@60
720p59.94
2K60
1280x768@50
1600x900@60
720p60
1280x768@60
1600x1200@50
1080p23.976
1280x800@60
1600x1200@60
1080p24
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9.1.3 SDI Input Resolutions

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i (480i), 576i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates.

9.1.1 YUV, RGB and RGBS Input Resolutions

9.1.2 CV and s-Video Input Resolutions

NTSC, PAL and SECAM.

9.2 Output Resolutions

This section defines the output resolutions.

9.2.1 HDMI Output Resolutions

9.2.1 SDI Output Resolutions

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts (484i) 480i, 576i, 720, 1080i and 1080p single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates.
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9.2.2 PC Output Resolutions

From VGA to WUXGA, up to 165 MHz pixel clock.

9.3 RS-232 Communication Protocol

You can download the VP-790 RS-232 communication protocol online guide from the VP-790 Web page.
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com
P/N:
2900-300093
Rev:
4
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SAFETY WARNIN G Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
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