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1. Switch Mode Define OSD Setting 1328 H Freq 58 639KHz Freq Output Setting 1024 V Total l Information eet 21 Save Mode Erase Mode Factory Reset h Pump 19 Measure Mode Advanced Default User Define Figure 40 Advanced Screen Mode Define Table 4 defines the Mode Define features Table 4 Mode Define Features User Mode Setting Definitions H Total Horizontal Total H Start Horizontal active start point H Active Horizontal active region V Start Vertical active start point V Active Vertical active region Ch Pump Charge pump current Color Color format H Freq Horizontal Frequency V Freq Vertical Frequency Measure Mode Select between Default and User Define Save Mode Save the user defined Main Source resolution Erase Mode Erase the user defined Main Source resolution 1 Save or Erase Resolution and frequency 2 When choosing Factory Reset see section 8 4 8 the non standard resolution resets to the default resolution setting 3 The non standard resolution appears on the Information screen as the Main Source resolution 31 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 5 Saving and Loading You can store up to three separate adjustments Setting 1 Setting 2 and Setting 3 Each adjustment can include alterations made via the image tuning settings Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness Gamma Color and or Gray Correction and or alt2. and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to a VP 740 unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 740 unit forming a cross connection as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Do From Po acta wired If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 4 Connecting the PC 1 Also known as a Null modem connection 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the PIP Feature 7 Understanding the PIP Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP is used for the simultaneous display of video and graphic sources and lets you display e An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source e An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source Your Presentation Scaler Switcher automatically recognizes and displays only the relevant sources as the following two examples illustrate e Choosing the AV 1 PIP source when the VGA input is selected will insert the composite video source over the VGA graphic displayed on the screen You can choose a component YC 1 YC 2 or AV 2 PIP source instead of the AV 1 You cannot choose VGA or DvI e Choosing the VGA PIP source when the AV 1 input is selected will insert the VGA graphic source over the
3. locked 13 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen You can control the Presentation Scaler Switcher from the e Front panel OSD MENU and ENTER control buttons e Front panel OSD Scroll buttons Industrial A Version lt go go gt 0O Home Version e Infra red remote control transmitter MENU key and DIRECTION keys see section 8 6 e RS 232 remote control The VP 740 also includes a front panel SOURCE button that scans the inputs AV 1 AV 2 YC 1 YC 2 Comp 1 Comp 2 VGA and DVD until it locates an active source You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the front panel SOURCE button The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds Each of the five OSD screens has its distinctive icon which is highlighted orange when selected defined in Figure 7 In addition the appropriate setting is also displayed on the front panel STATUS display for example Menu followed by Image Tuning on the line below when the Image Tuning OSD screen is selected Image Tuning Geometry Source Selection Utility Save and Load Figure 7 OSD Screen Icons 1 For glitchless transitions between inputs 2 To set the image transition speed fast safe or moderate see section 8 4 4 3 Each icon represents a Level 1 functio
4. or moderate between fast and safe image transition speed SC pes Fast PIP Setting Moderate Safe Seamless Switch Advanced Figure 30 Seamless Switch Utility Screen 8 4 5 Choosing the OSD Setting Utility From the OSD Setting Utility screen you can set the OSD position time out and whether the label is displayed or not Utility me PC Data H Position PIP Setting V Position Seamless Switch Time Out OSD Setting Label Ono Information Factory Reset Advanced Figure 31 OSD Setting Utility 1 An immediate switch without checking the resolution However the image transition may appear unstable 2 A smooth image transition the input resolution at the input is checked and outputted after a few seconds delay 3 H Position and V Position have an adjustment range between 32 and 32 default is 0 4 Range in seconds is between 3 and 60 default is 20 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 4 6 Choosing the Output Setting Utility From the Output Setting Utility screen you can adjust the resolution see Figure 32 and if the OSD status label is enabled the OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds Utility n l PC Data Refresh Rate PIP Setting Confirn Seamless Switch Discard Figure 32 Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen Enlarged View Output M
5. pulse width HS Horizontal active start point HA Horizontal active region HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total VW Vertical sync pulse width VS Vertical active start point VA Vertical active region VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock Confirm Confirm the action 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 4 7 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen From the Information screen see Figure 36 you can verify the main source PIP source output mode as well as the firmware version number Utility PC Data Main Source AV 1 No Signal PIP Setting PIP Source VGA 1280x1024 70Hz Seamless Switch RET Seamless Switch Output Mode 640x480 60Hz OSD Setting Output Setting Information Factory Reset Advanced BU 1 10 BS 1 01 Figure 36 Information Screen 8 4 8 Choosing Factory Reset From the Factory Reset Utility screen see Figure 37 you can reset your VP 740 to its preset default setting WC PC Data Cancel PIP Setting Ok Seamless Switch Figure 37 Factory Reset Screen 29 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 4 9 Choosing Advanced From the Advanced screen select the blank color choose whether the start up logo will appear on screen and set the Mode Define parameters see Figure 40
6. 1 VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Industrial Version 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher e VP 740 ScaleMagix w l an Gap Figure 2 VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Home Version Table 1 Front Panel VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit 2 STATUS Display Displays the status see section 8 3 IR Receiver LED Red when the unit will accept IR remote commands 4 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen and locks unlocks the front panel Industrial Home 5 Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen N be p 6 S A Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen O 7 oO Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen a 5 vy 8 n A Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen cr o 9 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen 10 SOURCE Button Scans the inputs until it locates an active source s 1 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen 2 AV 1 AV 2 YC 1 YC 2 Comp 1 Comp 2 VGA or DVI Your VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Table 2 Rear Panel VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Features Feature Function 11 R Pr BNC Connector 12
7. 1024 75 79 976 1280x1024 76 81 130 1280x1024 85 91 146 1400x1050 1400x1050 60 66 000 1400x1050 70 77 000 1400x1050 72 79 200 1400x1050 75 82 500 1400x1050 85 93 5001 1600x1200 1600x1200 60 75 0001 1600x1200 70 87 500 1600x1200 75 93 7501 1600x1200 85 106 2501 10801 1920x540 60 33 6701 720P 1280x720 60 45 363 480P 720x483 60 31 469 576P 720x576 50 31 256 1024x576 1024x576 60 44 000 1024x576 72 58 890 1 Quality is not optimal as its sample frequency is over ADC Spec 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Table 8 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Input Signal DVI DVI Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Horizontal Frequency KHz 640x480 640x480 60 31 469 640x480 67 35 0001 640x480 72 37 861 640x480 75 37 500 640x480 85 43 269 720x400 720x400 70 31 469 720x400 85 37 92 800x600 800x600 56 35 156 800x600 60 37 879 800x600 72 48 077 800x600 75 46 875 800x600 85 53 674 832x624 832x624 75 49 7001 1024x800 1024x800 84 70 8401 1024x768 1024x768 60 48 363 1024x768 70 56 476 1024x768 75 60 200 1024x768 85 68 677 1280x960 1280x960 60 60 000 1280x720 1280x720 60 1280x1024 1280x1024 60 63 981 720P 1280x720 60 45 363 480P 720x483 60 31 469 576P 720x576 50 31 256 1024x576 1024x576 60 44 000 1024x576 72 58 890 DVI Chip max clock rate 110
8. C Data Phase 1 Set 2 Get 28 32 32 PC Data Blue Offset pee e 32 32 PC Data Red Offset 2 Get 1 Set DEES 2 Get 30 15 15 Video H Position NTSC 1 Set 10710 Neu ai 2 Get 3 PAL Video V Position 19 19 fe llega 16 16 Video Noise Reduction 2 Get 1 Set L o Get 33 4 3 Video Chroma Delay de i ideo Y Cb Cr 2 Get 34 32 32 Video Cb oe Ges ideo Y Cb Cr 2 Get 35 32 32 Video Cr E 1 Set E PIP Setting pe 17 32 32 H Postion 1 Set P PIP Setting 2 Get_ 97 32 32 V Position 1 Set W i 2 Get 38 0 255 PIP Setting User Define H Size 41 VP 740 Communication Protocol Control A Param i Pe Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 1 Set X PIP Setting User Define 2 Get 99 oe V Size 1 Set S OSD Setting Get 32732 1 Position 1 Set B55 OSD Setting 2 Get a 92x92 V Position Beh 42 3 60 OSD Setting OSD TimeOut 2 Get 0 Off 1 150 2 200 3 225 3 Set 0 0 10 Zoom Setting p E 4 Get Zoom Ratio 6 300 7 325 8 350 9 375 10 400 O Left Up ge 1 Right UP 4 Get 1 0 4 Aspect Ratio Native 2 Center 3 Left Down 4 Right Down 0 AV 1 1 AV 2 2 YC 1 3 Set 3 YC 2 4 Get 2 0 7 Select Input Source 4 Component 1 5 Component 2 6 VGA 7 DVI a Set as PC Data eee 4 Get Color Format 2 YUV 3 Set Video Setting een 4 Get f Ge Color Format TRGB 2 YUV 0 Video Standard Auto 1 Vid
9. CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for 1 Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time commercial loss or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NO
10. CUNEO CECR Blank Color ata Logo On Off Blue PIP Setting Lock Options Black Seamless Switch Mode Define Factory Reset Advanced Figure 38 Advanced Screen The Advanced screen also lets you set the panel lock options see Figure 39 Set the Save option to On to keep the panel locked the next time the machine is powered up Set the Input lock to Off so you can still use the SOURCE button on the front panel to select an active and connected source or to select an input using your IR remote transmitter IDDE Eo Seamless Switch Mode Define nputLock Advanced Figure 39 Advanced Screen Lock Options 1 The blank color is the screen color black or blue when there is no active source connected 2 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen The Mode Define option includes the Save Mode the Erase Mode and the Measure Mode see Figure 40 When the Measure mode is set to default it measures and displays the parameters of the currently selected input see Figure 40 and Table 4 When the Measure Mode is set to User Define you can set the selected input to a non standard resolution and save it in the Save Mode or erase it in the Erase Mode later on Video Seni Blank Color l e ee Logo On Off PIP Setting Lock Options Seamless
11. D G Y BNC Connector j 13 gt B Pb BNC Connector Connect to the RGBHV acceptor or the component video acceptor 14 E H BNC Connector 15 Vs BNC Connector 16 DVI Connector Connects to the DVI graphics acceptor 17 DVI INPUTS Connector Connects to the DVI graphics source 18 VGA INPUTS HD15 Connector Connects to the VGA analog interface graphics source 19 Y R RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 or component video source 1 20 D Ps CB G RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 or component video source 1 21 si _PP CR B RCA Connector _ Connects to the RGBHV source 1 or component video source 1 22 amp Hs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 23 Vs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 1 24 Y R RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 or component video source 2 25 D Ps CB G RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 or component video source 2 26 si Pr CR BRCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 or component video source 2 27 Hs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 28 Vs RCA Connector Connects to the RGBHV source 2 29 YC 2 INPUTS 4p Connector Connects to the s Video source 1 30 YC 1 INPUTS 4p Connector Connects to the s Video source 2 31 CV 2 INPUTS RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 1 32 CV 1 INPUTS RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 2 33 RS 232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller 34 12
12. Kramer Electronics Ltd D KRAMER USER MANUAL Model VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher 5 Installing the VP 740 Industrial Version on a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher 6 1 Connecting a PC 7 Understanding the PIP Feature 7 1 Activating the PIP Feature 7 2 PIP Characteristics 7 3 Resizing the PIP 7 4 Moving the Position of the PIP 7 5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 8 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 1 The Image Tuning Menu Screen 8 1 1 The Gamma Color Screen 8 1 2 The Gray Correction Screen and Auto Gain 8 2 Controlling the Geometry 8 3 Selecting the Source 8 4 Configuring via the Utility Screens 8 4 1 Choosing the Video Setting Utility 8 4 2 Choosing the PC Data Utility 8 4 3 Choosing the PIP Settings Utility 8 4 4 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility 8 4 5 Choosing the OSD Setting Utility 8 4 6 Choosing the Output Setting Utility 8 4 7 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 8 4 8 Choosing Factory Reset 8 4 9 Choosing Advanced 8 5 Saving and Loading 8 6 Operating via the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter 9 Technical Specifications 10 VP 740 Communication Protocol NR N 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 20 21 21 23 24 26 26 27 29 29 30 32 34 35 39 Contents Figure
13. Mhz Table 9 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Input Signal HDTV HDTV Mode YPbPr 10801 720P 480P 576P 1024x576P DVI Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Horizontal Frequency KHz 10801 1920x540 60 33 6701 720P 1280x720 60 45 3631 480P 720x483 60 31 4691 576P 720x576 50 31 2561 1024x576P 1024x576 50 31 2561 37 Technical Specifications Table 10 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Output Signal RGB DVI Mode RGB Mode Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Horizontal Frequency KHz 640x480 640x480 60 31 469 640x480 75 37 500 640x480 85 43 269 720x400 720x400 70 31 469 720x400 85 37 92 800x600 800x600 60 37 879 800x600 75 46 875 800x600 85 53 674 852x480 852x480 60 1024x768 1024x768 60 48 363 1024x768 75 60 200 1024x768 85 68 677 1280x720 1280x720 60 1280x1024 1280x1024 60 63 981 1280x1024 75 79 976 1366x768 1366x768 60 1400x1050 1400x1050 60 66 000 1600x1200 1600x1200 60 75 000 10801 1920x540 60 33 6701 720P 1280x720 60 45 3631 480P 720x483 60 31 4691 576P 720x576 50 31 2561 User Mode H V Timing User Adjustable 1 RGB 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 740 Communication Protocol 10 VP 740 Communication Protocol Set and Get command Set Command Y Control_Typel lFunction Param ilCR E Reply ZM C
14. Right 0 21 N A Down 0 22 N A Menu 0 23 N A Auto Gain 0 24 N A Source 1 Set e 2 Get 0 32 32 Brightness 1 Set 3 2 Get 1 32 32 Contrast 1 Set A 2 Get 2 32 32 Saturation 1 Set 2 Get 3 32 32 Hue 1 Set E 2 Get 4 8 8 Sharpness 1 Set 2 Get 5 10 10 Gamma 1 Set x 2 Get 6 32 32 Color Temp 1 Set 2 Get 7 32 32 Red 1 Set L 2 Get 8 32 32 Green 1 Set 2 Get 9 32 32 Blue 1 Set 2 Get 10 32 32 Yellow 1 Set S 2 Get 11 32 32 Dark Red 1 Set 2 Get 12 32 32 Dark Blue 1 Set d 2 Get 13 32 32 Light Red 1 Set 2 Get 14 32 32 Light Blue 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 740 Communication Protocol Control A Param SCH Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 1 Set e de 2 Get 15 64 64 Zoom H Pan 1 Set 2Get 16 64 64 Zoom V Pan 1 Set S 2 Get 17 32 32 LetterBox Pan 1 Set 2 Get 8 32 32 4 3Output Shift 1 Set i 2 Get 19 32 32 User Define H Zoom e 20 32 32 User Define V Zoom 2 Get 1 Set 2 Get 21 32 32 User Define H Pan 1 Set 8 e 2 Get 22 32 32 User Define V Pan 1 Set 2 Get 23 32 32 KeyStone Angle Haa 24 127 127 PC Data H Position 2 Get 1 Set SE o Gei 2 64 64 PC Data V Position 1 Set 2Get 28 64 64 PC Data Frequency 1 Set 7 2 Get 27 16 16 P
15. SVGA 800x600 XGA 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024 UXGA 1600x1200 720x483 1280x720 1920x1080i 852x480 1366x768 1365x1024 1400x1050 480p 576p 720p 1080i or User Define In addition the VP 740 Incorporates a unique graphics scaling engine with image enhancement algorithms which are built into the firmware Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise Digitally reprocesses the signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a chosen line and pixel rate format providing for example native resolution video for LCD DLP and Plasma displays 1 High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 The user definable output mode is recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher e Includes a built in Picture in Picture inserter letting you insert a video source into a graphics background or vice versa allowing the user to size and position the shrunken inserted image anywhere on the screen e Includes an OSD on screen display that superimposes a menu on the screen for making the adjustments The OSD itself can be adjusted the OSD size and position the time out and whether the OSD status label is displayed e Includes a front panel SOURCE button that scans th
16. TE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION D gt Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 45 KRAMER For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O SC Ku gd oc Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kram
17. V DC OUT 12V DC connector for powering another unit 35 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Via the R Pr G Y and B Pb connectors 2 For RGBS applications one of the sync channels Horizontal or Vertical may be used for the S channel 3 Not HDCP compliant 4 Note that only the digital signal DVI D is available on the DVI digital video interface connector KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP 740 Industrial Version on a Rack 5 Installing the VP 740 Industrial Version on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount withi Before installing on a rack be sure that the environment is n the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing i CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine The machine is placed straight in the correct ho
18. a Color Screen Figure 9 illustrates the Gamma Color Screen oor on COON Brightness Wm Gamma Sa Contrast Pa Color Temp Wm Color Manager Figure 9 Gamma Color Screen Choosing Color Manager illustrated in Figure 9 lets you adjust the red green blue and yellow see Figure 10 Image Tuning Wl Green a nc Gamma Color S Gray Correction Au Figure 10 Color Manager Screen 1 Adjustment range is between 10 and 10 default is 0 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 1 2 The Gray Correction Screen and Auto Gain Choosing Gray Correction lets you correct the gray color by adjusting the dark red dark blue light red and light blue colors see Figure 11 Image Tuning SIE 21 e SH Brightness Wm Dark Red Contrast Dark Blue Saturation LightRed Sa Sharpness Dm Gamma Color Gray Correction Auto Gain Figure 11 Gray Correction Screen Choosing the Auto Gain button lets you automatically adjust the brightness and contrast 8 2 Controlling the Geometry Figure 12 illustrates the Geometry Screen l Zoom Setting t Ratio Keystone EE Figure 12 Geometry Screen 1 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 0 2 Available for graphics sources only 17 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Geometry IDNES l Keystone EE Figure 13 Geometry Z
19. composite video displayed on the screen You can choose a VGA or DVI PIP source instead of the VGA You cannot choose AV 2 YC 1 or YC a 7 1 Activating the PIP Feature To turn ON the PIP do one of the following e Switch on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu see Figure 27 e Press the PIP key on the remote control transmitter see Figure 44 When the Label is ONT see Figure 31 the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame and the OSD PIP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 5 illustrates After a few seconds the orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear Activating the PIP subsequently cycles between the PIP with the orange frame and no PIP 1 That is composite s Video or component video interlaced 2 That is DVI VGA or progressive component video 3 As long as it is connected and switched on Otherwise choosing it will display a blank screen 4 As these are graphics sources and you cannot insert a graphics PIP over a graphics source 5 As these are video sources and you cannot insert a video PIP over a video source 6 The information prompt will appear while you change the source or adjust the image For example you can resize the PIP via the infra red remote control transmitter see section 7 3 7 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 8 Trying to activate the PIP again while the PIP is still enclos
20. ctory Reset Advanced Ve Figure 23 Video Standard Video Setting Utility Screen 1 Adjustment range is between 15 and 15 default is 0 2 Adjustment range is between 19 and 19 default is 0 3 Adjustment range is between 16 and 16 default is 0 4 Adjustment range is between 4 and 3 default is 0 5 Select On for 3 2 or 2 2 pulldown 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 4 2 Choosing the PC Data Utility PC Data is automatically displayed when one of the following sources is selected e Component e VGA e DVI e HDTV Utility WC ror PC Data PIP Setting Seamless Switch OSD Setting Advanced Figure 24 PC Data Utility Screen Component VGA DVI or HDTV Source Calor Format PC Dat We V Position Seamless Switch i OSD Setting _ IS emm TH Factory Reset Autotmage Figure 25 PC Data Utility Screen Figure 26 displays the PC Data Color Formats H Position and V Position have an adjustment range between 64 and 64 default is 0 23 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen ANDO lor Format PC Data xe l PIP Setting be V Position YU Seamless Switch m Frequency 63D ee o Infi ti C TETS Red Offset Factory Reset Amolmage Advanced Figure 26 PC Data Utility Color Formats Screen The PC Data menu also lets you set the frequency Phase Blue Off
21. e inputs until it locates an active source e Includes a front panel lock that can be programmed via the OSD menu e Offers high quality de interlacing 3 2 2 2 pull down e Can provide non linear scaling for 4 3 16 9 transformation e Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 e Includes non volatile memory that retains the last setting after switching the power off e Includes a front panel LCD Control the VP 740 e From the front panel OSD control buttons e Remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter e Remotely via RS 232 To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 740 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher The VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher comes in two versions an industrial version illustrated in Figure 1 and an elegant home version illustrated in Figure 2 both are defined in Table 1 and Table 2 1 See section 8 4 9 2 Accommodates the frame rate of a converted movie 24 frames per second to video frequencies 25 frames per second PAL 30 frames per second NTSC 3 Your VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher RER SS ae Hs Vs Figure
22. ed by an orange frame deactivates the PIP 11 Understanding the PIP Feature Enlarged View Source Inserted graphic appears in this area Figure 5 OSD PIP Status 7 2 PIP Characteristics You can determine the following PIP characteristics e PIP Source e PIP Size 1 4 1 9 1 16 1 25 Split or User Define e Horizontal and Vertical position placing it anywhere on the screen 7 3 Resizing the PIP To resize the PIP 1 4 1 9 1 16 1 25 Split or User Define e When the Label is ON and the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame press the Up and or Down DIRECTION keys on the infra red remote control transmitter or the UP and or DOWN front panel scroll buttons e Use the OSD Menu buttons 7 4 Moving the Position of the PIP To move the location of the PIP e When the the orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear press the Up Down Left and or Right DIRECTION keys on the infra red remote control transmitter or the UP DOWN LEFT and or RIGHT front panel scroll buttons e Adjust the H Position and or V Position in the PIP Utility Settings OSD Menu see section 8 4 3 using the remote control transmitter or the front panel OSD buttons 1 Label and frame disappear according to the Time Out Setting in the utilities Menu see section 8 4 5 2 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 31 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the PIP Fea
23. en PIP Source Setting Utility Screen PIP Size Setting Utility Screen Seamless Switch Utility Screen OSD Setting Utility Output Setting Resolution Utility Screen OSD Output Status Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Information Screen Factory Reset Screen Advanced Screen Advanced Screen Lock Options Advanced Screen Mode Define Save and Load Screen Save Screen Load Screen Remote Transmitter 10 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Features Table 2 Rear Panel VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Features Table 3 User Mode Setting Definitions Table 4 Mode Define Features Table 5 VP 740 Remote Transmitter Functions Table 6 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Table 7 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Input Signal VGA Table 8 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Input Signal DVI Table 9 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Input Signal HDTV Table 10 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Output Signal RGB DVI Mode Table 11 RS 232 Protocol 5 6 28 31 34 35 36 37 37 38 39 iii Introduction 2 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a w
24. eo Standard NTSC 2 Video Standard NTSC 3 Set 5 np Video Setting 4 43 4 Get Video Standard 3 Video Standard PAL 4 Video Standard PAL N 5 Video Standard PAL M 6 Video Standard SECAM 3 Set 6 0 1 PIP Setting 0 Off 1 On 4 Get PIP On Off 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 740 Communication Protocol Control A Param i hg Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 0 AV 1 1 AV 2 2 YC 1 3 Set 7 0 7 PIP Setting 3 YC 2 4 Get PIP Source 4 Component 1 5 Component 2 6 VGA 7 DVI 0 1 25 1 1 16 3 Set 8 0 5 PIP Setting 2 1 9 4 Get PIP Size 3 1 4 4 Split 5 User Define e 0 Fast e Ge 9 0 2 Seamless Switch 1 Moderate i 2 Safe 3 Set d OSD Setting 8 i 4 Get 1 On Label On Off ada 3 Set 141 D Advanced Setting 0 Blue 4 Get Blank Color 1 Black 3 Set S Advanced Setting 4 Get 1 o gt Logo On Off Ot On 0 640x480 1 800x600 2 1024x768 3 1280x1024 4 1600x1200 5 720x483 6 1280x720 3 Set 7 1920x1080i A Get 13 0 15 Output Resolution 8 852x480 i 9 1366x768 10 1365x1024 11 1400x1050 12 480P 13 720P 14 1080i 15 576P 16 User Define 0 60Hz 3 Set 1 75Hz 4 Get 14 0 2 Output Refresh Rate 2 85Hz 3 50Hz 3 Set j 3 4 Get 15 0 1 Factory Reset 0 Cancel 1 0k 3 Set f 4 Get 16 O 1 Key Lock Save 0 Off 1 On 3 Set p 4 Get 17 0 1 Input Lock 0 Off 1 On 3 Set 7 V
25. erations made via the aspect ratio settings Anamorphic Virtual Wide Letterbox Native 4 3 Output and or User Define You can recall any adjustment by loading the appropriate setting from the Load Screen Setting 1 Setting 2 or Setting 3 see Figure 43 or via the remote transmitter Memory 1 Memory 2 or Memory 3 see Figure 44 Save and Load TALB la rs ey Figure 41 Save and Load Screen Save and Load Ea 3 cb Normal Presentation Load Cinema Save Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Cane Figure 42 Save Screen 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen OA Normal Presentation Load Cinema Save Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Cerone Figure 43 Load Screen 33 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 6 Operating via the Infra red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 740 via the remote transmitter ee ON STANDBY S VIDEO S N DIRECTION COMPONENT PICTURE 4 COLOR SHARP SN FX contrast C Ye SF e AUTO oan e P FREEZE d J Table 5 VP 740 Remote Transmitter Functions Keys Function INFO Defines the main source PIP source output mode as well as the firmware version number ON STANDBY Cycles power FREEZE Freezes the ou
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27. ideo Setting 4 Get 18 0 1 Film Mode 0 Off 1 On New Mode 5 0 N A Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Aspect Ratio gt WA Virtual Wide 43 VP 740 Communication Protocol Control A Param j S Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 5 2 N A Aspect Ratio Letterbox 5 3 N A Aspect Ratio Native 5 4 N A Aspect Ratio 4 3 Output 5 5 N A Aspect Ratio User Define 5 6 N A Load Gamma Color Normal 5 7 N A Load Gamma Color Presentation 5 8 N A Load Gamma Color Cinema Load Gamma Color S SZ we Setting1 Load Gamma Color S Be we Setting2 Load Gamma Color 5 11 N A Settings Save Gamma Color S ie NA Setting1 Save Gamma Color S 13 WA Setting2 Save Gamma Color 5 14 N A Setting3 6 Set 0 Power Down 7 Get 0 oxi Rower 1 Power On 6 Set S 0 Off 7 Get 1 O 1 Freeze 1 0n 6 Set 0 Off 7 Get 2 0 1 Key Lock 1 On example 8 0 N A Resolution Refresh Rate Ge Or Video Stand R Z80 1080i CR 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED E
28. n In addition to Level 1 the OSD structure includes Level 2 a subset of level 1 Level 3 a subset of level 2 Level 4 a subset of level 3 4 In addition the name of the selected OSD screen appears in the top left For example Image Tuning in Figure 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Use the OSD Menu as follows e Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the remote control transmitter see Figure 44 to display the first OSD screen e Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 44 to move to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc e Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the menu icons and press ENTER to confirm the selection e Use the right and left arrow buttons to increase and decrease the numerical rates where relevant 8 1 The Image Tuning Menu Screen The Image Tuning menu screen see Figure 8 lets you adjust the brightness contrast saturation hue and sharpness oom ITE MOONS Brightness mm Contrast Wm Saturation Hue Gamma Color Gray Correction Auto Gain Figure 8 First OSD Screen the Image Tuning Menu Screen 1 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 0 2 Adjustment range is between 8 and 8 default is 0 15 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 1 1 The Gamm
29. ode 640x480 60Hz DEEN Figure 33 OSD Output Status From the Output Setting Utility screen you can also adjust the refresh rate see Figure 34 and a user definable output mode see Figure 35 and Table 3 1 Each adjustment requires confirmation select Confirm the setting and press Enter To cancel an adjustment select Discard your changes and press Enter 2 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window 3 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 4 Each adjustment requires confirmation select Confirm the setting and press Enter To cancel an adjustment select Discard your changes and press Enter 5 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 27 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Utility IDODO Res Peba EG Conti 60Hz D Seamless Switch _ i OSD Setting _ User 50Hz Information Factory Reset Advanced Figure 34 Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen Utility ORE PION E Resolution PC Data Refresh R PIP Setting Confirm the setting Seamless Switch Discard your changes Advanced Figure 35 Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 3 User Mode Setting Definitions User Mode Setting Definitions HT Horizontal total HW Horizontal sync
30. ometry Aspect Ratio Letterbox Pan Screen sor TDD Anamorphic Zoom Setting S tiual V Letterbox Left Up Letterbox Right Up Native Center Left Down 4 3 Output Right Down User Define Figure 17 Geometry Aspect Ratio Native Screen Geometry E K Cat e Anamorphic 7 IM Aspect Ratio L 30x Keystone EE N 19 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Geometry Virtu Anamorphic Zoom Setting Virtual Wide Aspect Ratio Letterbox Keystone EE SC Native 4 3 Output Shift ES User Define Figure 18 Geometry Aspect Ratio 4 3 Output Shift Screen You can set the user define according to your specific requirements Geometry SIE 21 e lt a x Anamorphic Zoom Setting virtual Wide Aspect Ratio DES ESCU N Figure 19 Geometry Aspect Ratio User Define Screen You can adjust the Keystone to keep the picture rectangular according to your specific requirements 8 3 Selecting the Source Figure 20 illustrates the Source Selection screen displaying the active source as well as facilitating changing of the source 1 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 0 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Source Selection ISB 2191 es g Figure 20 Source Selection Screen Alternatively you can select a source using the front panel SOURCE button which scans the inputs
31. ontrol_Type Function Paraml lCRDone gt CR Get Command Y Control_Typel lFunctionl Param iCR EReply ZH Control_Type Function Param iCR Example 1 YE 1H0832HCR gt set Contrast value as 32 Z OM32HCR gt gt command setting success 2 Y 1LOM5HICR gt get current output resolution ZE 105 2HCR gt gt current resolution is 1024x768 3 YMOM35HICR gt Keypad Remote controller set Menu ON Off ZM0M35HCR gt gt command setting success Definition E ASCII Code 0x20 CR Ascii Code SD or OxA After set type Command setting system will respond a string as gt Command set type 0 Key Set 1 ValueSlider Set 2 ValueSlider Get 3 RadioGroup Set 4 RadioGroup Set 5 TextButton Set 6 Remote Control Hotkey Set Table 11 RS 232 Protocol toe Function iech Function Description Comment 0 0 N A Information 0 1 N A Power 0 2 N A Freeze 0 3 N A AV 0 4 N A YC 0 5 N A COMP 0 6 N A VGA_DVI 39 VP 740 Communication Protocol Control n Param i Pe Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 0 7 N A ASPECT 0 8 N A PIP 0 9 N A Memory1 0 10 N A Memory2 0 11 N A Memory3 0 12 N A Picture 0 13 N A Contrast 0 14 N A Color 0 15 N A Sharpness 0 16 N A Brightness 0 17 N A Up 0 18 N A Left 0 19 N A Enter 0 20 N A
32. oom Setting Screen You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 400 via the OSD Menu buttons and also adjust H Pan and V Pan see Figure 14 Geometry l Zoom Setting Pa Aspect Ratio Keystone E Figure 14 Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen Figure 15 to Figure 19 inclusive illustrate the Geometry Aspect Ratio screens Set the following characteristics according to your specific requirements anamorphic displays the aspect ratio usually 16 9 virtual wide anamorphic plus non linear scaling letterbox the vertical line is expanded to full screen At is assumed that there are two bands of black top and bottom of the screen native lets you set the native resolution according to the specifications of the Plasma screen or projector 4 3 output the length to height ratio is 4 3 and user define H Zoom V Zoom H Pan and V Pan 1 Adjustment range is between 64 and 64 default is 0 2 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 0 3 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it 4 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 0 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Zoom Setting ative 4 3 Output User Define Figure 15 Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen Geometry TR Cat e Call TES Anamorphic Zoom Setting Viru Wide Aspect Ratio e Keystone EE Native Output User Define Figure 16 Ge
33. or 10 Connect a PC optional as section 6 1 describes 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 740 After connecting your VP 740 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 Y R Pb Cb G Pr Cr B is also known as Y B Y R Y or YUV or Y Pb Pr 3 The Comp 1 and the Comp 2 INPUTS RCA connectors are interchangeable You can connect two RGBHV sources an RGBHV source to Comp 2 as well as to Comp 1 or two component or RGB sources to Comp 1 as well as to Comp 2 4 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 5 For example the Kramer FC 15 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher F OF Projector Plasmas Display To 12VDC input for example on the Kramer FC 15 s Video Player 1 DVI Graphics Source or Camera RGB Video Player Source g Composite Video Player 1 Video Player 2 s Video Player 2 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 740 Rear Panel Connecting the VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher 6 1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 740 via the RS 232 port for remote control and for upgrading the firmware To connect a PC to a VP 740 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP 740 unit to the Null modem adapter
34. ord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Overview 3 Overview The VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher is a high quality graphics and video scaler scaling any input format and resolution to a user defined output resolution In particular the VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Switches between the sources using FTB Fade Thru Black technology outputting an extremely high quality image even from a low quality source Features 2xCV 2xY C 2xYUV 1xVGA 1xDVI D inputs and RGBHV Y Pb Pr and DVI outputs the DVI inputs outputs do not support HDCP Supports all popular graphics and HDTV output resolutions 480p 720x483 576p 720x576 720p 1280x720 and 10801 1920x540 With its aspect ratio and film related enhancements is the perfect companion to any Home Cinema set up With the unique Kramer K IIT image insertion technology provides a picture in picture facility for graphics into video and vice versa as well as video into progressive scan component and vice versa Uses a universal power supply 100 240 VAC with automatic voltage selection Includes a rear panel 12VDC OUT power connector that can supply 500mA to any machine with a 12VDC power input Can output to these resolutions VGA 640x480
35. orld of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher which is ideal for the following typical applications e Home cinema central visual switcher e Presentation e Educational industrial points of sale churches and other large audience applications The package includes the following items e VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher e Power cord Null modem adapter and infra red remote control transmitter 3 e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power c
36. panel OSD IR remote control RS 232 POWER SOURCE Input voltage 90 240Vac 10 50 60 Hz 40VA DIMENSIONS VP 740 48 2cm x 23 6cm x 4 4cm 19 x 9 3 x 1 72 W DH VP 740 ScaleMagix 43 2cm x 27cm x 7cm 17 x 10 63 x 2 76 W D H Weight VP 740 3 35kg 7 4lbs approx VP 740 ScaleMagix 4 00kg 8 8lbs approx Accessories Power cord Null modem adapter and infra red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 35 Technical Specifications Table 7 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 Input Signal VGA Sync Type Support RGBHV RGBHs RGsB not supported RGB Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Horizontal Frequency KHz 640x480 640x480 60 31 469 640x480 67 35 0001 640x480 72 37 861 640x480 75 37 500 640x480 85 43 269 720x400 720x400 70 31 469 720x400 85 37 92 800x600 800x600 56 35 156 800x600 60 37 879 800x600 72 48 077 800x600 75 46 875 800x600 85 53 674 832x624 832x624 75 49 7001 1024x800 1024x800 84 70 8401 1024x768 1024x768 60 48 363 1024x768 70 56 476 1024x768 75 60 200 1024x768 85 68 677 1152x864 1152x864 75 67 500 1152x870 1152x870 75 68 700 1152x900 1152x900 66 61 846 1152x900 76 71 808 1280x960 1280x960 60 60 000 1280x960 85 85 938 1280x720 1280x720 60 1280x1024 1280x1024 60 63 981 1280x
37. rizontal position You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount the machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http ww
38. s Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Industrial Version VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Home Version Connecting the VP 740 Rear Panel Connecting the PC OSD PIP Status Locking Unlocking the Front Panel OSD Screen Icons First OSD Screen the Image Tuning Menu Screen Gamma Color Screen Color Manager Screen Gray Correction Screen Geometry Screen Geometry Zoom Setting Screen Geometry Zoom Ratio Screen Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen Geometry Aspect Ratio Letterbox Pan Screen Geometry Aspect Ratio Native Screen Geometry Aspect Ratio 4 3 Output Shift Screen Geometry Aspect Ratio User Define Screen Source Selection Screen Video Setting Utility Screen Composite or s Video Source Video Setting Utility Screen Video Standard Video Setting Utility Screen PC Data Utility Screen Component VGA DVI or HDTV Source PC Data Utility Screen PC Data Utility Color Formats Screen PIP Setting Utility On Off Scre
39. s OFF and the PIP is not enclosed by an orange frame see section 7 1 AUTO GAIN Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast MENU Displays the OSD Menu screen as Figure 8 illustrates and locks unlocks the front panel Figure 44 Remote Transmitter 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications Table 6 Technical Specifications of the VP 740 INPUTS 2 x CV on RCA connectors 2 x YC 4p connectors 2 x RGBHV YUV on RCA connectors 1 x VGA UXGA on an HD15F connector 1 x DVI D connector not HDCP compliant 1 x RS 232 on DB 9 connector OUTPUTS 1 x DVI D connector not HDCP compliant 1 x RGBHV YUV on BNC connectors SIGNAL FORMAT Video NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL 60 SECAM HDTV 480i 480p 540p 576i 576p 720p amp 1080i as well as user defined Graphics VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA Mac SUN SCANNING FREQUENCY Pixel clock 170MHz Horizontal 15 63 91kHz auto manual select Vertical 50 100Hz auto manual select FEATURES Display aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 Anamorphic Letter Box Film mode Detection 3 2 2 2 Pull Down Recovery Y C separation 3D Y C Comb Filter Picture in Picture Graphic on Video Video on Graphic Any size Any location Direct Swap Image Parameters Factory defined x 3 sets User definable x 3 sets per channel CONTROLS Front
40. set and Red Offset Auto image automatically sets the H Position V Position Frequency and Phase 8 4 3 Choosing the PIP Settings Utility From the PIP Setting Utility screen you can activate the PIP see Figure 27 and choose the source see Figure 28 the size see Figure 29 and the position of the PIP DoDo PC Data PIP On off PIP Seting PIPSource ST a Figure 27 PIP Setting Utility On Off Screen 1 Frequency has an adjustment range between 64 and 64 default is 0 2 Phase has an adjustment range between 16 and 16 default is 0 3 Adjustment range is between 32 and 32 default is 0 4 H Position and V Position have an adjustment range between 32 and 32 default is 0 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen PC Data PIP On Off Seamless Switeh PIP Size A OSD Setting H Position Output Setting V Position C 2 Information Comp Comp 2 Factory Reset ge Advanced Figure 28 PIP Source Setting Utility Screen PC Data PIP on off PIP Setting PIP Source Seamless Switch PIP Size OSD Setting HPosition Output Setting CEN Information Advanced Figure 29 PIP Size Setting Utility Screen Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen 8 4 4 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility From the Seamless Switch Utility screen see Figure 30 you can choose a fast safe takes longer than fast
41. tput video image VIDEO Cycles between selecting the AV1 or AV2 source S VIDEO Cycles between selecting the YC1 or YC2 source COMPONENT Cycles between selecting the COMP 1 or COMP 2 source ASPECT Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios see Figure 15 to Figure 19 inclusive Anamorphic displays the aspect ratio usually 16 9 Virtual Wide anamorphic plus non linear scaling Letterbox the vertical line is expanded to full screen it is assumed that there are two bands of black top and bottom of the screen Native lets you set the native resolution according to the specifications of the Plasma screen or projector 4 3 Output the width to height ratio is 4 3 User Define DVIVGA Cycles between selecting the DVI or VGA source PIP Selects the PIP function see section 7 1 MEMORY 1 Loads Setting 1 MEMORY 2 Loads Setting 2 MEMORY 3 Loads Setting 3 PICTURE Toggles between each of the following modes Normal average setting Presentation higher black level Cinema higher white balance CONTRAST Displays the contrast adjustment window COLOR Displays the saturation adjustment window SHARP Displays the sharpness adjustment window BRIGHT Displays the brightness adjustment window DIRECTION Maneuver within an OSD screen and or resize the 5 separate PIP via the Up and Down DIRECTION keys when keys the Label is ON and the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame see section 7 1 and or move the PIP when the Label i
42. ture 7 5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel You can lock the front panel and control from the infra red remote control transmitter to safeguard the settings on the VP 740 To lock the front panel completely none of the buttons are active e Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter for a few seconds until the Key Lock On OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds as Figure 6 illustrates Enlarged View Key Lock On Figure 6 Locking Unlocking the Front Panel You can also e Lock the front panel but keep the SOURCE button on the front panel and the source selection buttons on the IR control transmitter active while the remaining machine functions are locked see section 8 4 9 e Keep the machine locked after cycling the power see section 8 4 9 To unlock the front panel releasing the protection mechanism e Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter for a few seconds until the Key Lock Off OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds 1 However operation via RS 232 serial commands remote controller or PC is still available 2 By default 20 seconds But you can reset the timeout from 3 to 60 seconds 3 That is the front panel and the IR control transmitter remain
43. until it locates an active source or the appropriate infra red remote control transmitter keys 8 4 Configuring via the Utility Screens You can determine how your VP 740 will function via the Utility screen 8 4 1 Choosing the Video Setting Utility Video Setting is automatically displayed when one of the following sources is selected e Composite e s Video VIe l Video Setting l PIP Setting Seamless Switch Figure 21 Video Setting Utility Screen Composite or s Video Source 1 As the information screen in Figure 36 illustrates 21 Operating the VP 740 via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 22 displays the Video Setting characteristics that include Horizontal Start Vertical Start Noise Reduction and Chroma Delay The Video Setting menu also lets you select the Color Format Default RGB or YUV and the Film Mode Utility Video Setti POETON deo Standard PIP Setting Film Mode Seamless Switch x Horizontal Start EE OSD Setting Vertical Start EH Output Setti ouput Setting Noise Reduction MENEE Information O 2 Chroma Delay EEEE Factory Reset Advanced Figure 22 Video Setting Utility Screen Figure 23 displays the Video Standard Video Setting w IDDO Video Setting 7 Video Standard PIP Setting z Film Mode Seamless Switch Horizontal Start OSD Setting Output Setti ene Gise Reduction PAL N Informati nformation Chroma Delay PAL M Fa
44. w kramerelectronics com Connecting the VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher 6 Connecting the VP 740 Presentation Scaler Switcher Using the VP 740 you can select any one of the 8 inputs and scale that input to the output at the desired resolution To connect the VP 740 as the example in Figure 3 illustrates do the following 1 Connect two composite video sources for example composite video player 1 and composite video player 2 to the CV 1 and CV 2 INPUT RCA connectors respectively Connect two s Video sources for example s Video player and s Video player 2 to the YC 1 and YC 2 INPUT 4p connectors respectively Connect an RGB or component video source to the three Comp 2 INPUT RCA connectors Y R Ps Cs G and Pr Cr B For example An RGB camera to Y R Ps Cs G Pr Cr B OR A component video player to Y R Ps Cs G Pr Cr B Connect a computer graphics source to the VGA INPUT HD15 connector Connect a DVI digital video interface graphics source to the DVI INPUT connector not HDCP compliant Connect the five BNC OUTPUT connectors R Pr G Y B Pb Hs and Vs to a video acceptor for example a plasma display Connect the DVI OUTPUT connector not HDCP compliant to a video acceptor for example a projector Connect the power cord not illustrated in Figure 3 Connect a DC power plug optional from another Kramer unit that requires a 12VDC power input to the 12VDC OUT connect
45. xcept as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty L Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 35 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU
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