USER MANUAL - Keene Electronics
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1. A N oa a wo D 0 3 0 Test off default 1 Color bars 100 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 0 3 0 Test off default 1 Color bars 100 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 0 3 0 SDI channel1 is selected for monitor output default 1 SDI channel2 is selected for monitor output 2 SDI channel3 is selected for monitor output 3 SDI channel4 is selected for monitor output 0 7 defines 2 of 16 SDI audio channel to extract from selected in previous item Video Monitor SDI channel 0 SDI audio channels 1 2 group 1 default 1 SDI audio channels 3 4 group 1 2 SDI audio channels 5 6 group 2 3 SDI audio channels 7 8 group 2 4 SDI audio channels 9 10 group 3 5 SDI audio channels 11 12 group 3 6 SDI audio channels 13 14 group 4 7 SDI audio channels 15 16 group 4 nn A Genlock Off On 0 1 0 off default 1 on Genlock Ref Source 0 4 defines video input that will be used as genlock reference 0 dedicated genlock input default 1 SDI channel1 input 2 SDI channel2 input 3 SDI channel3 input 4 SDI channel4 input SP 4D Kramer Protocol 2000 TABLE 3 Two Byte Local Parameters Values in hexadecimal Parameter Number Data LB low byte HB high byte Comments Low Byte of Channel 1 4C LB H 256 i e Remainder on dividing H by 256 Horizontal Timing H signed High Byt2. connector YUV RGB selectable stereo audio on 2 RCA connectors CONTROLS 7 front panel buttons RS 232 INDICATORS LCD display 5 input and genlock LEDs POWER SOURCE 220V AC 27VA OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 1 81kg 4 0lbs ACCESSORIES Power cord Windows based control software rack ears Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com Default Communication Parameters Protocol 2000 RS 232 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits Stop Bits SP 4D Technical 9 Kramer Protocol 2000 Protocol 2000 for the SP 4D is described below For RS 232 a null modem connection between the PC and the SP 4D is required and data is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit All values shown are hexadecimal INSTRUCTION 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte COMMENT RESET 98 Machine Addr REPLY TO RESET 98 Machine Addr lt GENLOCK RESET 98 Machine Addr REPLY TO GENLOCK RESET aa mH 98 Machine Addr READ TWO BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER 20 80 Parameter B8 40 MSB_data See TABLE 3 and Number Machine Addr Notes 1 2 ve 3 REPLY TO READ TWO BYTE LOCAL 80 Parameter 80 Parameter B8 40 MSB_data See TABLE 3 and PARAMETER Number Data Machine Addr Notes 1 2 WRITE TWO BYTE LOCAL 80 Parameter 80 Paramet
3. invariable in the case of a setup number change and local parameters that have appropriate parameter data values for each setup number 16 different values stored in special memory During write or read operations with local parameters the PC gets access only to the active local parameter that corresponds to an actual setup number Certain local parameters not all are represented in two byte format because of their large adjustment NOTE 2 While writing or reading two byte parameters PC gt machine you must send two consecutive write or read commands each command having a conventional 4 byte structure for low first and high bytes with a minimal time interval between them NOTE 3 These commands are sending by unit also when Local Global parameters are changing via the front panel or as a result of execution of any other command NOTE 4 If it is necessary merely to save adjusted parameters in initial setup number no setup number change then the value of byte3 must be equal to the value of byte2 initial setup number NOTE 5 The reply to the Identify Machine command shows the machine name 1st byte Ox7d 2nd byte 0x80 0x00 0 dec 3rd byte 0x80 0x04 4 dec for the unit SP 4D 4th byte 0x98 NOTE 6 The reply to the Identify Firmware command shows the firmware version as 1st byte Ox7d 2nd byte 0x80 the version number prior to decimal point 3rd byte 0x80 the version number following the decimal point 4th by
4. 189 36 3 SETUP 4 FACTORY RESET 4 SET1 VIDEO SIGNAL Center submenu SET1 Forced s Os ee Standard 720p7 60 Settings Indicates default value i 7200 60 SET1 Input Standard Settings 720p759 mode AUTObyChan In AUTObyChan Ino 728 58 SET1 Oute Standard FORGED poses i EN A Settings 19861 59 mode AUTObYRefSour AUTObyRefSour 18881 58 SET1 Test signal FORCED 1686p 36 Chi NO TEST SIGNAL 1086p 29 ae 1988p 25 SET1 Test signal Settings 1880 24 Ch2 NO TEST SIGNAL NO TEST SIGNAL 1889p 23 7 COLOR BARS1 1080sf 20 SET1 Test signal SPLIT BARS100 188 st 29 Ch3 NO TEST SIGNAL RAMP1e6 198 s 25 SET1 Test signal 1986sf 24 Ch4 NO TEST SIGNAL 1986sf 23 525p 68 625p750 525i 760 5 SET1 GENLOCK 6251 58 enter submenu SET1 GENLOCK FACTORY RESET Settings SET1 Genlock State GENLOCK OFF FreeRun aranc eann SET1 RefSource Settings RearPanel GENLOCK IN RearPanel GENLOCK IN SET1 SDI Chi TIMING SDI Chi lt input IN1 RIZONTA SDI Ch2 input INZ2 gt HORIZONTAL Ons SDI Cha input INS SET1 SDI Ch2 TIMING SDI Ch4 input IN4 HORIZONTAL ns Settings ns14 increments o SET1 SDI Ch3 TIMING ns HORIZONTAL ns SET1 SDI Ch4 TIMING HORIZONTAL ns Settings e cea cree H 1 ING line1 increments o z Sne 625 line 625 Page 2 Figure 4 SP 4D Menu Map SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus Page 1 6 SET1 MONITORING OUTP enter submenu ENTER SET1 Video amp Audio Mon
5. ER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submi
6. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer P N 2900 000577 Rev 3 SP 4D Quick Start Guide This page guides you through a basic installation and first time use of your SP 4D For more detailed information see the SP 4D user manual You can download the latest manual at http www kramerelectronics com Step 1 Check what s in the box SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer p 1 Quick Start sheet 1 Power cord 1 User Manual 1 Set of rack ears Windows based 4 Rubber feet Kramer control software Step 2 Install the SP 4D Mount the machine in a rack using the included rack ears or attach the rubber feet and place on a table am 3 Connect the tn and sm Non linear VGA Audio Computer Editor Display Amplifier Controller Step 4 Connect the power Connect the power cord to the SP 4D and plug it into the mains electricity Switch the power on to all devices Step 5 Operate the SP 4D From the front panel press the buttons to select an input and choose a function Adjust the displayed setting with the adjustment knob Or operate via the PC and the RS 232 commands MENU NTER PANEL E lt LOCK Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 3 Overview 3 1 Defining the SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer 4 Installing in a Rack 5 Connecting the SP 4D 5 1 Connecting to the Product via RS 232 6 Operat
7. alue printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine SP 4D Installing in a Rack To rack mount a 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 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 available from our Web site 5 Connecting the SP 4D Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your SP 4D After connecting your SP 4D connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the SP 4D a
8. arranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electro
9. ctor in YUV or RGBHV format selectable from menu to output any one of the four synchronized video channels e Unbalanced stereo audio outputs on RCA connectors that can output any of the embedded audio channels e A two line 20 character per line LCD display that shows the status of machine while in the main mode of operation e Seven front panel buttons that control operation of the machine e Five LEDs that indicate input signal loss or genlock loss e One RS 232 port for controlling the SP 4D from a serial remote control device or a PC 3 1 Defining the SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer This section defines the SP 4D MAIM2AQ Ob dS 4 Channel HD SOI Synchronizer Figure 1 SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer Front Feature Function 5 MENU Button 1 Opens the top level MENU from the MAIN mode of operation 2 Closes the top level MENU and returns to the MAIN mode of operation 3 Closes a SUBMENU and returns to the top level MENU ENTER Button 1 Fixes a new value of the adjusted parameter but doesn t save it 2 Opens a SUBMENU from the top level MENU item 3 Accelerates the repeat function by 16x when this button is pressed together with LEFT or RIGHT buttons Io ter Arrow Buton Selects the previous value of a selected parameter with repeat function is p d IV MaIAJIAQ AF Cuan 3 owens 0600 Feature Function 14 GENLOCK IN BNC Connector Connects to an SDI input com
10. duct will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited W
11. e of Channel 1 HB Floor H 256 i e Greatest signed integer less or Horizontal Timing H equal to H 256 where H 1400 to 1400 14ns step HDTV 18ns step EDTV 37ns step SDTV H 0 default Low Byte of Channel2 4E LB H 256 i e Remainder on dividing H by 256 Horizontal Timing H signed High Byte of Channel 2 HB Floor H 256 i e Greatest signed integer less or Horizontal Timing H equal to H 256 where H 1400 to 1400 14ns step HDTV 18ns step EDTV 37ns step SDTV H 0 default Low Byte of Channel 3 50 LB h 256 i e Remainder on dividing H by 256 Horizontal Timing H signed High Byte of Channel 3 HB Floor H 256 i e Greatest signed integer less or Horizontal Timing H equal to H 256 where H 1400 to 1400 14ns step HDTV 18ns step EDTV 37ns step SDTV H 0 default Low Byte of Channel 4 52 LB h 256 i e Remainder on dividing H by 256 Horizontal Timing H signed High Byte of Channel 4 HB Floor H 256 i e Greatest signed integer less or Horizontal Timing H equal to H 256 where H 1400 to 1400 14ns step HDTV 18ns step EDTV 37ns step SDTV H 0 default Low Byte of Vertical 54 LB V 256 i e Remainder on dividing V by 256 Timing V signed High Byte of Vertical HB Floor V 256 i e Greatest signed integer less or Timing V equal to V 256 where V 625 to 625 1 line step V 0 default NOTE 1 There are global parameters that are
12. e top level MENU from the MAIN mode of operation 2 Closes the top level MENU and returns to the MAIN mode of operation 3 Closes the SUBMENU and returns to the top level MENU ENTER 1 Fixes a new value of the adjusted parameter but does not save it 2 Opens a SUBMENU from the top level MENU 3 Accelerates the repeat function by 16x if this button is pressed together with LEFT or RIGHT buttons PANEL LOCK Enables or disables the PANEL LOCK function after pressing for 2sec Using the Front Panel LEDs Five LEDs on the front panel indicate genlock loss and the presence of a video signal on the input of each channel Understanding the Front Panel LEDs LED Status Condition LED Status Genlock Genlock turned OFF LED OFF Genlock turned ON no appropriate reference source LED flashes Genlock turned ON the unit is properly locked to reference LED ON Input 1 No video signal LED OFF Input 4 Input signal standard not in same group as the output standard LED flashes Proper input signal LED ON Using the SP 4D Menus This section explains how to use the various menus and their functions to operate the SP 4D The menu maps in Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate how to navigate through the various menus and their settings Note All menus show SET1 as an example Your setup numbers may differ P 4D Using the SP 4D Menus 7 1 LOAD SETUP NUMBER 4 panies 100 18 2 SAVE SETTING AS SETUP NUMBER 1 Setups
13. ed Standard 40 0 13 May be used as input 0 4801 60 default forced standard and as 1 480p 60 ald ke ee r i ee two next items Inpu se Standard Mode and Output Standard Mode 4 720p 50 5 720p 59 6 720p 60 7 1080i 50 8 1080i 59 9 1080i 60 A 1080p 23 B 1080p 24 C 1080p 25 D 1080p 29 E 1080p 30 F 1080sf 23 10 1080sf 24 11 1080sf 25 12 1080sf 29 13 1080sf 30 SP 4D Kramer Protocol 2000 TABLE 2 One Byte Local Parameters Values in hexadecimal Parameter Data Comments Input Standard Mode 0 1 0 Auto identified standard using appropriate input signal on each channel separately default 1 Forced input standard defined in previous item common to all 4 channel 1 Default auto identified standard based on signal ha has been preselected as reference genlock source This source can be selected between either dedicated genlock input or any 4 channel input see parameter 4B genlock reference source If genlock is turned off forced standard is used instead of auto 1 Forced output standard defined in parameter 40 common to all 4 channels 0 3 0 Test off default 1 Color bars 100 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 0 3 0 Test off default 1 Color bars 100 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 b Z z gt D 3 Output Standard Mode A N A Video_Monitor Audio_Monitor A A
14. efined and never changed FORCED mode is recommended e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily only until powered off Running a Test Signal from the Video Signal Menu To run a test signal e Press V or A to choose a channel to test 1 to 4 e Press lt or to choose the settings NO TEST SETTING COLOR BARS100 SPLIT BARS100 or RAMP100 e Press ENTER to run the test e To stop the test return to NO TEST SIGNAL and press ENTER 7 5 7 5 1 7 5 2 7 5 3 Setting the Genlock Use this menu to set genlock parameters activation source and timing To set the genlock e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until SET1 GENLOCK enter submenu is displayed e Press ENTER go into the submenu e Press V and A to navigate through the submenu Resetting the Genlock To reset the genlock e From SET1 GENLOCK FACTORY RESET press ENTER to reset the genlock to its factory settings e Save the new genlock using the procedure Saving Setups in Section 7 2 Activating Deactivating the Genlock from the Genlock Menu When the genlock is turned OFF an internal crystal generator is used as the reference source and all four SDI outputs run synchronously with each other To activate or deactivate the genlock e Press V or A until SET1 Genlock State e Press lt or gt to choose the settings OFF FreeRun or ON e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down Setting the Genlock Reference Sou
15. enlock input or any other specified channel The multi standard synchronizer SP 4D can convert the frame rate of HDTV signals without changing the number of lines per frame or the progressive interlaced raster structure It implements cross conversion between any two standards belonging to the same group Three groups contain mutually compatible standards e 720p 720p 50 720p 59 95 720p 60 e 1080i 1080i 50 1080i 59 95 1080i 60 1080psf 23 97 1080psf 24 1080psf 25 1080psf 29 97 1080psf 30 e 1080p 1080p 23 97 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29 97 1080p 30 Each of the four SDI channels contains a special audio synchronizer that de embeds all 16 input audio channels resamples them simultaneously and embeds the resulting audio signals in the SDI output This corrects signal deterioration such as a frame drop or repetition that may occur during video signal synchronization The SP 4D features e Multi standard operation SDI SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 344M amp HD SDI SMPTE 292M e Four SDI video inputs and outputs SD ED and all HD besides 1080p 50 and 1080p 60 with automatic standard detection any video input can be used as the timing reference input for all channels instead of the dedicated genlock input e One dedicated SDI genlock input common for all four channels also in the same standard group e An audio embedder de embedder that handles 16 audio channels per input e One VGA UXGA port on a 15 pin HD conne
16. er B8 40 MSB_data See TABLE 3 and PARAMETER mber ta achine Addr otes 1 2 REPLY TO WRITE TWO BYTE LOCAL 0 Parameter B8 40 MSB_data See TABLE 3 and PARAMETER Data Machine Addr Notes 1 2 3 READ GLOBAL ONE BYTE LOCAL 20 PARAMETER REPLY TO READ GLOBAL ONE BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER WRITE GLOBAL ONE BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER REPLY TO WRITE GLOBAL ONE 1 BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER 80 Parameter 4 1 5 2 6 2 umber 6 0 1 1 1 1 1 3 TABLE 1 Global Parameters for Supported Commands Values in hexadecimal Parameter Number Data Comments Panel Lock 0 Off default 1 On No Signal Color O No Color Insert default 1 Black screen 2 Blue screen PC Addr 0 1 corresponds to 0x18 and 0x19 Read only Setup Number 0 F 0 corresponds to setup 1 F to setup 16 The next addresses allow periodic request and read of the machine status read only SP 4D Kramer Protocol 2000 Eg TABLE 1 Global Parameters for Supported Commands Values in hexadecimal Parameter Number Data Comments Ch1 Input Standard Status of standard 0 720p 60 autoidentification read 1 720p 59 only 2 720p 50 The coding differs from 3 1080i 60 parameter 40 forced 4 1080i 59 standard 5 1080i 50 6 1080p 30 7 1080p 29 8 1080p 25 9 1080p 24 A 1080p 23 B 1080sf 30 C 1080sf 29 D 1080sf 25 E 1080sf 24 F 1080sf 23 10 525p 60 11 625p 50 12 525i 60 13 625
17. ers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer which is ideal for the following typical applications e Broadcasting studios e Post production 2 2 1 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 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection 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 SP 4D away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust SP 4D Getting Started Overview The SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer is a synchronizer for serial digital signals up to HD SDI The unit synchronizes up to four channels from the dedicated digital g
18. g by 14ns and lt to retard the timing by 14ns e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down e Repeat for channels 2 through 4 e Save the new horizontal timing using the procedure Saving Setups in Section 7 2 7 6 7 6 1 7 6 2 7 6 3 Monitoring Output Use output monitoring to select any one of 4 SDI channel video and embedded audio for monitoring purposes To set output monitoring e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until SET1 MONITORING OUTP enter submenu is displayed e Press ENTER go into the submenu e Press V and A to navigate through the submenu Selecting the Output Monitoring Channel from the Output Monitoring Menu To select an output monitoring channel e Press V or A until SET1 Video amp Audio Monitoring e Press lt or gt to choose the settings SDI CH1 SDI CH2 SDI CH3 SDI CH4 e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down Selecting the Video Output Format from the Output Monitoring Menu To select a video output format e Press V or A until SET1 Analog Video Output Format e Press lt or gt to choose the settings RGBHV and YUV e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down Selecting the Audio Output Group from the Output Monitoring Menu The audio output group selects the embedded audio group two stereo audio channels that can be extracted from the selected SDI channel After digital to analog con
19. he setting is saved with auto power down Displaying Status The next six top level menu items give a read only display of all four SDI inputs the genlock input status and the reference lock status To display a status e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until the status of the desired SDI channel SDI genlock input or reference lock is displayed Setting LCD Brightness This setting adjusts the brightness of the LCD display To set LCD brightness e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until LCD active operating brightness is displayed e Press or gt to change the settings from 0 to 100 95 default Note This assignment affects all 16 setups presets after ENTER is pressed The setting is saved with auto power down D Using the SP 4D Menus 7 11 Setting the Sleep Mode This setting adjusts the sleep mode brightness of the LCD display To set the sleep mode brightness of the LCD e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until LCD sleep mode brightness is displayed e Press lt or gt to change the settings from 0 to 100 50 default Note This assignment affects all 16 setups presets after ENTER is pressed The setting is saved with auto power down 8 8 1 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 SDI HD SDI 1 SDI HD SDI genlock digital signal 750 on BNC connectors OUTPUTS 4 SDI HD SDI 1 genlock 750 on BNC connectors 1 VGA UXGA port on a 15 pin HD
20. i 50 14 Unidentified signal 15 No input signal Values and standards same as above read only Values and standards same as above read only Values and standards same as above read only Actual Output Standard Common to all 4 channels 0 720p 60 read only 1 720p 59 2 720p 50 3 1080i 60 4 1080i 59 5 1080i 50 6 1080p 30 7 1080p 29 8 1080p 25 9 1080p 24 A 1080p 23 B 1080sf 30 C 1080sf 29 D 1080sf 25 E 1080sf 24 F 1080sf 23 10 525p 60 11 625p 50 12 525i 60 13 625i 50 SP 4D Kramer Protocol 2000 TABLE 1 Global Parameters for Supported Commands Values in hexadecimal Parameter Number Data Comments Genlock Input Standard E 0 15 Status of standard 0 720p 60 autoidentification read 1 720p 59 only 2 720p 50 3 1080i 60 4 1080i 59 5 1080i 50 6 1080p 30 7 1080p 29 8 1080p 25 9 1080p 24 A 1080p 23 B 1080sf 30 C 1080sf 29 D 1080sf 25 E 1080sf 24 F 1080sf 23 10 525p 60 11 625p 50 12 525i 60 13 625i 50 14 Unidentified signal 15 No input signal Genlock Status 0 2 Read only 0 No reference signal 1 Loss of lock to reference 2 Proper lock to reference Output Video Format 0 1 Read and write allowed 0 RGBHV default 1 YUV TABLE 2 One Byte Local Parameters Values in hexadecimal Parameter Number Data Comments Forc
21. ing the SP 4D 6 1 Using the LCD Display 6 2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 6 3 Using the Front Panel LEDs 7 Using the SP 4D Menus 7 1 Loading Setups 7 2 Saving Setups 7 3 Using the Factory Reset 7 4 Setting the Video Signal 7 5 Setting the Genlock 7 6 Monitoring Output 7 7 Setting the No Signal Screen 7 8 Setting the Machine Address 7 9 Displaying Status 7 10 Setting LCD Brightness 7 11 Setting the Sleep Mode 8 Technical Specifications 8 1 Default Communication Parameters 9 Kramer Protocol 2000 Figures Figure 1 SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer Front Figure 2 SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer Rear Figure 3 Connecting to the SP 4D Rear Panel Figure 4 SP 4D Menu Map I Figure 5 SP 4D Menu Map II dd RMOOOMUN 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 Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scal
22. itoring SDI Chi Analog video OutputFormat RGBHY SET1 AUDIO Outputs Channels 1 2 Groupi 7 NoSignal screen Color BLUE SCREEN 8 machine SDI Chi INA status NO INPUT SIGNAL SDI Ch2 lt INZ2 status NO INPUT SIGNAL SDI Ch3 IN3 status NO INPUT SIGNAL SDI Ch4 IN4 status NO INPUT SIGNAL Genlock Input Status NO INPUT SIGNAL ReferenceLockStatus NO REFERENCE SIGNAL LCD active operating Brightness 95 Address of 6x18 LCD Sleep Mode Brightness 50x Figure 5 SP 4D Menu Map II Indicates default value gt Settin p gt Settings gs SDI CH1 to CH4 RGBHV and YUV Settings Channels 1 2 Groupi Channels 3 4 Groupi Channels 5 6 Groupe Channels 7 8 Groupe BLUE SCREEN Channels 9 16 Groups Channels 11 12 Groups Channels 13 14 Group4 Mk nest Channels 15 16 Group4 gt Settings 6x18 0x19 Settings identified signal NO INPUT SIGNAL UNIDENTIFIED SIGNAL NO INPUT SIGNAL default 95 gt Settings h to 1884 default 58 SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus 7 1 Loading Setups To load a saved setup e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A as needed until LOAD SETUP NUMBER is displayed e Press lt or to reach the setup number desired from 1 to 16 e Press ENTER to load the setup e Press MENU to return to the normal operating mode 7 2 Saving Setups Setups are a snapshot of all machine settings at a given i
23. layed e Press ENTER go into the submenu e Press V and A to navigate through the submenus Setting a Standard from the Video Signal Menu To set a forced standard e Press V or A until SET1 FORCED STANDARD is displayed e Press lt or to reach the desired settings available settings are shown in this table Video Groups Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 720p 60 default 1080i 60 1080sf 30 1080p 30 525p 60 720p 59 1080i 59 1080sf 29 1080p 29 625p 50 720p 50 1080i 50 1080sf 25 1080p 25 5251 60 t08 08 24 1080p 24 625i 50 pp oss 00 E Note Each group contains its own mutually compatible standards e Press ENTER to activate the setting there is a 5 second delay when changing in either direction between SD and HD settings SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus 7 4 2 7 4 3 7 4 4 Setting the Input Standard Mode from the Video Signal Menu To set the input standard mode e Press V or A until SET1 INPUT STANDARD MODE e Press lt or gt to choose settings AUTObyChan In or FORCED Note If all four SDI input settings are strictly defined and never changed FORCED mode is recommended e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily only until powered off Setting the Output Standard Mode from the Video Signal Menu To set the output standard mode e Press V or A until SET1 OUTPUT STANDARD MODE e Press lt or gt to choose settings AUTObyRefSour or FORCED Note If all four SDI output settings are strictly d
24. mon for all four video channels Auto standard identification is available Looping output for genlock input Connects to the channel 1 SDI source 17 Synchronized SDI output for channel 1 18 Connects to the channel 2 SDI source 19 Synchronized SDI output for channel 2 20 Connects to the channel 3 SDI source 21 Synchronized SDI output for channel 3 22 23 24 Sedin 74 25 26 27 Owa 1 Crna 06060006 Figure 2 SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer Rear out2 4 Installing in a Rack Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing 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 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 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 v
25. nics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAM
26. nstant 16 setups are available for saving and reloading Note Most parameter changes are temporarily saved in memory only until the SP 4D is powered OFF To permanently save the change perform SAVE SETTING AS A SETUP NUMBER as shown in this procedure To save a setup e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press Y or A until SAVE SETTING AS SETUP NUMBER is displayed e Press lt or gt to reach the setup number desired from 1 to 16 If the present setup is different from the saved setup SETUP NUMBER appears with a colon e Press ENTER to save the setup the colon disappears e Press MENU to return to the normal operating mode 7 3 Using the Factory Reset Use Factory Reset to return any individual setup to its original factory setting To perform a factory reset e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until SETUP 1 FACTORY RESET is displayed 7 4 7 4 1 e Press lt or gt to reach the setup number desired from 1 to 16 e Press ENTER to reset the setup e Save the new setup using the procedure Saving Setups in Section 7 2 e Press MENU to return to the normal operating mode Setting the Video Signal Use this menu to choose between forced or auto standard identification for input and output signals also to select and turn ON embedded video test signals for each channel separately To set the video signal e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until SET1 VIDEO SIGNAL enter submenu is disp
27. on 6 1 e Front panel buttons see Section 6 2 e LED indicators see Section 6 3 Using the LCD Display The SP 4D includes a two line 20 character per line LCD display that displays while in the main mode of operation the machine status the genlock reference source and standard of video signals on all four SDI outputs The following examples explain what is shown on the display 1 When the genlock mode is turned OFF the display shows SET3 INT XTAL REF OutpForced 720p 60 This means the setup preset number is 3 the internal crystal generator XTAL is used as the genlock reference source the standard of output signals on all four outputs is forced to 720p 60 2 Ifthe genlock is turned ON and a reference input signal was selected as dedicated input GenlockIN the display shows SET3 Ref GenlockIN OutpForced 720p 60 3 If the output standard selection mode is AUTO the display shows SET3 Ref GenlockIN OutputAuto 720p 60 4 If genlock is turned ON and SDI input channel 2 is selected as the reference input signal the display shows SET3 RefSource IN2 OutpForced 720p 60 6 2 6 3 Using the Front Panel Buttons The front panel includes the following buttons MENU ENTER P A V lt lt Pressing any arrow button once advances or returns one parameter Pressing and holding an arrow button scrolls automatically through the menus or parameters Command Buttons Button Function MENU 1 Opens th
28. rce from the Genlock Menu Use the genlock reference source to select either a dedicated genlock input or any one of the four SDI inputs SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus To set the genlock reference source e Press V or A until SET1 RefSource e Press lt or gt to choose the settings RearPanel GENLOCK IN SDI Ch1 Input IN1 Ch2 Input IN2 Ch3 Input IN3 or Ch4 Input IN4 e Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down 7 5 4 Setting the Horizontal Timing from the Genlock Menu Use the horizontal timing to adjust the horizontal delay of an output signal relative to the reference source signal for each channel separately Possible timing values are e 19600nsec to 19600nsec step 14nsec in HDTV mode e 26500nsec to 26500nsec step 19nsec in EDTV mode e 51800nsec to 51800nsec step 37nsec in SDTV mode Default timing is Onsec Negative values advance the output signal positive values retard the signal To speed up the adjustment press and hold the appropriate lt or button repeat mode For the16x ultra repeat mode press and hold the appropriate lt or gt button while pressing the ENTER button In this case the adjusted parameter changes by steps of 16 units To quickly reset to the factory default value press and hold both lt and gt buttons together for 1 sec To set the horizontal timing e Press V or A until SET1 SDI Ch1 TIMING HORIZONTAL press gt to advance the timin
29. s shown in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect up to four SDI input sources for example video cameras or a digital video player to the IN 1 to IN 4 BNC connectors Connect up to four SDI output acceptors for example a non linear editor to the OUT 1 to OUT 4 BNC connectors Connect the GENLOCK IN BNC connector to an SDI genlock source for example an HD SDI black burst generator Connect the ANALOG OUT 15 pin HD connector to a computer graphics acceptor for example an analog display Connect the AUDIO OUT RCA connectors to an audio acceptor for example a stereo amplifier If required connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub connector to a controlling computer see Section 5 1 D Connecting the SP 4D 5 1 SP 4D Connecting the SP 4D so Black Burst Generator Digital Non linear Camera Video Player Editor VGA Display Audio Amplifier Figure 3 Connecting to the SP 4D Rear Panel Connecting to the Product via RS 232 You can connect to the SP 4D via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the SP 4D via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the SP 4D 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 6 6 1 Operating the SP 4D This section explains how to use the e LCD display see Secti
30. t the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 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 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing
31. te 0x98 For example for version 3 5 the reply would be 0x7d 0x83 0x85 0x98 SP 4D Kramer Protocol 2000 EN LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the pro
32. version the audio is available on both RCA output connectors SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus 7 7 To select an audio output group Press V or A until SET1 AUDIO Outputs Channels Press lt or to choose the settings Channels 1 2 Group1 Channels 3 4 Group1 Channels 5 6 Group2 Channels 7 8 Group2 Channels 9 10 Group3 Channels 11 12 Group3 Channels 13 14 Group4 Channels 15 16 Group4 Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down Press MENU to return to the top level menu Save the new audio group setting by using the Saving Setups procedure in Section 7 2 Setting the No Signal Screen The no signal screen appears in the absence of an input signal or when input and output signals are incompatible To set the no signal screen Press MENU to enter the menu mode Press V or A until NoSignal Screen is displayed Press lt or to choose the settings BLUE SCREEN BLACK SCREEN or NoColorinsert default Press ENTER to save the setting Note This assignment affects all 16 setups presets after ENTER is pressed The setting is saved with auto power down 7 8 7 9 7 10 Setting the Machine Address To set the machine address e Press MENU to enter the menu mode e Press V or A until Address of machine is displayed e Press lt or gt to choose the settings 0x18 default 0x19 e Press ENTER to save the setting Note This assignment affects all 16 setups presets after ENTER is pressed T
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