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1. Resolution Refresh Rate CV s Video Component VGA HDMI 4801 576I NTSC PAL Yes 480i30x2 576i25x2 Yes No No 480P 576P No Yes Yes Yes 720P 60 50 No Yes Yes Yes 10801 60 50 No Yes No Yes 1080P 60 50 No Yes Yes Yes 1080P 24 30 No Yes No Yes VGA 60 72 75 85 No No Yes Yes SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 No No Yes Yes XGA 60 70 75 85 No No Yes Yes SXGA 60 75 85 No No Yes Yes UXGA 60 No No Yes Yes WXGA 60 1366x768 No No Yes Yes WSXGA 60 1680x1050 No No Yes Yes WUXGA 60 1920x1200 No No Yes Yes 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com to check for updated resolution lists 17 RS 232 Communication Protocol 9 RS 232 Communication Protocol The following is the COM port setting Baud Rate 9600bps Parity None Data Bits 8bits Stop Bits 1bit Set CTS Mode Off Set XON XOFF Off Table 10 defines the symbol characters Table 10 Character Symbols Definitions Symbol Meaning u Space CR Carriage Return ASCII code 0x0D LF Line Feed ASCII code 0x0A Set and get command Set Command Type in Y Control TypelFunctionParam CR Reply Z Control_ TypellFunctionl Param CR LF Get Command Type in Y iControl_TypellFunction CR Reply ZEControl Typel lFunction Param CR LF Example Example 1 set Brightness value as 32 Send YM m16W32 CR Reply ZE 16 32 C2. You can also implement this feature every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes via the FINE TUNE menu Table 4 7 2 Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP 437x1 via the OSD menu Press the e MENU button to enter the menu e ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings e Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu which is displayed on the video output On the OSD menu select EXIT to exit the menu 1 Up down left and right 2 As defined in Table 1 3 Applies only to the VGA input 4 When not within the OSD menu 5 The default timeout is set to 10 seconds KRAMER Using the VP 437xl 7 2 1 The MAIN MENU Table 3 defines the MAIN MENU features and functions Table 3 The MAIN MENU Features Mode Function CONTRAST Set the contrast BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness FINETUNE see Section 7 2 2 COLOR Set the red green and blue shades 0 to 100 default 48 48 and 52 respectively SIZE Select the size of the display FULL OVERSCAN UNDER1 UNDER2 LETTER BOX and PANSCAN FULL is the default SOURCE Select the source VGA is the default Appears as Source input Appears as Source input CVBS CV PC VGA SVIDEO YC HDMI 1 HDMI 1 YPBPR1 COMP 1 HDMI2 HDMI 2 YPBPR2 COMP 2 OUTPUT Select the output resolution from the menu NATIVE is the default A
3. 6 Ce Figure 3 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side Method B Figure 4 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a straight flat cable to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC The straight cable usually contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D sub connector Because the null modem adapter which already includes the flow control jumpering described in Method A above only requires pins 2 3 and 5 to be connected you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins Null Modem Adapter Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 7 4 Connecting the VP 437xl via the ETHERNET Port To connect and configure the Ethernet port of the VP 437xl refer to the ETHERNET Configuration Lantronix GUIDE on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com KRAMER Using the VP 437xl 7 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 437xl from the infrared remote control transmitter as Figure 5 and Table 7 define Table 7 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function SIZE Set the size of the image displayed FREEZE B
4. This Quick start chart summarizes the setup and operation steps 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber WH feet to the underside 3 Taari okher Step 2 Connect the inputs and outputs see section 6 CONNECT THE INPUTS AND are not shown THE OUTPUTS HDMI SS Computer Graphics Source SS AN SS cv Component Video Player Composite Video Player RGBHV Plasma s Video Player Display Display Step 3 Turn the power ON Step 4 Control the machine see section 7 SELECT THE INPUT VIA THE INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS TRANSMITTER VIA THE IR REMOTE CONTROL 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The
5. 2 3 For about 2 seconds 4 Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 2 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Features Feature Function 19 HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI source from 1 to 2 20 2 VGA 15 pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source 21 u CV RCA Connector Connect to the composite video source 22 YC 4 pin Connector Connect to the s Video source 23 a PR CR RCA Connector 24 S PB CB RCA Connector Connect to the component video source from 1 to 2 25 Y RCA Connector 26 wo R BNC Connector 27 5 GBNC Connector 28 a B BNC Connector Connect to the RGBHV video acceptor 29 3 H BNC Connector 30 V BNC Connector 31 Q HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor 32 VGA 15 pin HD Connector Connect to a VGA acceptor 33 AUDIO IN HDMI Connect to the analog audio HDMI source from 1 to 2 Unbalanced Stereo VGA Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source Terminal Block COMP Connect to the analog audio component video source from 1 Connectors to 2 CV Connect to the analog audio composite video source YC Connect to the analog audio s Video source 34 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote control
6. Kramer VP 437xl is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler It accepts one of seven inputs a component video on RCA connectors computer graphics on a 15 pin HD connector composite video on an RCA connector s Video on a 4 pin connector and two HDMI signals It scales the video embeds the audio and outputs the signal to the HDMI output as well as to a computer graphics output an RGBHV video output together with a digital audio output and an analog stereo audio output The VP 437xl is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be up or down scaled as follows Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i7 1080p WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 1600x900 The VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Has analog audio inputs and digital S PDIF and analog stereo audio outputs e Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input Default selection is HDMI if this is not present then the machine uses the audio from the analog input e Comes with an On Screen Display OSD for easy setup and adjustment accessible via the IR remote control and via the front panel buttons e Is HDCP Compliant The HDCP High Definition Content Protection license agreement allows copy protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the HDMI output e Has a non volatile memory that retains the last settings used e Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 Control yo
7. This option is recommended when the HDMI output is connected to a splitter switcher When FOLLOW OUTPUT is selected the scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected FACTORY RESET Resets to the default parameters resolution is set to XGA or 720p INFORMATION Displays the source the input resolution the output resolution and the software version AUTO SYNC OFF Turn the auto sync ON OFF When ON a short period after not detecting a valid video signal on the selected input the unit will disable the H and V syncs on the analog outputs until a valid input is again detected or any keypad button is pressed EXIT Select to exit the menu 7 2 2 The FINETUNE Menu Table 4 defines the FINETUNE menu Table 4 The FINETUNE Menu Features Input Signal Parameter Function CV YC HUE Set the hue COMPONENT SATURATION Set the saturation SHARPNESS Set the sharpness NOISE REDUCTION Select the noise reduction OFF HI LOW and MID middle COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering VGA PHASE Set the Phase CLOCK Set the clock H POSITION Set the horizontal position V POSITION Set the vertical position AUTO TUNE When set to ON auto adjusts the image every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering HDMI COLOR FILTER Set to ON to ena
8. 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 product 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 Who is Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequen
9. made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recycling 4 Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP 437x1 Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Menu ENTER p h Q UE WIG INPUT SELECTOR COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 437 x VIDEO INPUTS AT Cramm PB CE m Y aal em 2 VGA Compi ComP2 Cv ane 3 F OUT ome 1 rO 0 EEE ee A HDMI 4 HDMI 2 VGA ro ET A ROHT SPor VIDEO OUTPUTS J POPOP g PR CR PB CB R G B HDMI VGA RS 232 ETHERNET 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 Figure 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transm
10. 0 25 N A COMP1 button on remote control 0 26 N A HDMI1 button on remote control 0 27 N A HDMI2 button on remote control 0 28 N A COMP2 button on remote control 0 29 N A VGA button on remote control 0 30 N A BLANK button on remote control 0 31 N A MUTE button on remote control 0 33 N A Auto adjust FW V6 12 Hae 4 0 100 Color Red 1 Ran 5 0 100 Color Green a 6 0 100 Color Blue 5 zo 16 0 100 Brightness 1 Set 2 Get 17 0 100 Contrast G 19 RS 232 Communication Protocol Letterbox Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 1 Se 2 Get 25 0 100 Hue 1 Se 2 Get 26 0 100 Sharpness 1 Se f 2 Get 29 0 100 Saturation es 33 0 100 Output volume settin 2 Get P 9 ee 34 0 100 Input vol tti 2 Get nput volume setting 0 Se 35 N A Volume down 0 Se 37 N A Volume up 1 Se EN FN 2 Get 41 0 100 OSD Setting H Position ee 42 0 100 OSD Setting V Position 2 Get 9 ee 43 0 100 OSD Timeout 2 Get 1 Se 2 Get 44 0 8 OSD Background 0 Off 1 Se f 1 Low 2 Get 50 0 3 NR Noise Reduction gt Mid 3 High 0 Off 1 Se 1 40ms 2 Get 51 0 3 Audio delay 2 110ms 3 150ms S 0 AUTOMATIC 2 a 52 0 2 HDMI AUDIO IN 1 EMBEDDED 2 ANALOG 1 Se 84 0 1 Auto Sync Off 0 OFF 2 Get 1 ON 1 Se 160 0 1 INPUT HDCP Option 0 OFF 2 Get 1 ON FW 6 27 1 Se 161 0 1 OUTPUT HDCP Option 0 Follow input 2 Get FW 6 29 1 Follo
11. ER 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 KRAMER 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
12. 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 submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 Warn
13. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 Recommendations for Best Performance 3 2 Recycling Kramer Products 4 Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing the VP 437xl in a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 Using the VP 437xl 7 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 7 1 1 The Auto Adjust Feature 7 2 Using the OSD Menu 72 1 The MAIN MENU 7 2 2 The FINETUNE Menu 7 2 3 The AUDIO Menu 7 24 The OSD Menu 73 Connecting to the VP 437xl via RS 232 7 4 Connecting the VP 437xl via the ETHERNET Port 7 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 8 Technical Specifications 9 RS 232 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 2 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 3 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter Figure 5 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Tables Table 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Features Table 2 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Features Table 3 The MAIN MENU Features Table 4 The FINETUNE Menu Features Table 5 The AUDIO Menu Features Table 6 The OSD Menu Features Table 7 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Table 8
14. LANK MUTE POWER _ Turnthe VP 437xl ON or OFF FREEZE Freeze unfreeze the output video Yc COMP1 image BLANK Toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the PC HDMI1 display MUTE Toggle between muting blocking HDMI2 XGA Reset 720p eee and enabling the AV Select the composite video input NATIVE YC Select the s Video input COMP1 Select the component video 1 input COMP2 Select the component video 2 input PC Select the UXGA input HDMI1 Select the HDMI1 input HDMI2 Select the HDMI2 input XGA Reset Reset the resolution to XGA 720p Reset Reset the resolution to 720p INFO Displays the selected input the input and output resolutions and the firmware versions on the OSD NATIVE Select the output resolution via the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor Four navigation keys Press to accept changes Press also to auto adjust the picture see Section 7 1 1 MENU Enter the OSD menu Figure 5 Infrared Remote Control EXIT EXIT the menu Transmitter 1 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front panel are disabled 2 To check if firmware upgrades are available go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 8 Technical Specifications of the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler INPUTS 2 HDMI connectors 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 co
15. R LF Example 2 get current output resolution 2 SVGA Send Y M4W21 CR Reply ZW4m2 BO CRI LF 10r gt 2 When sending a command a blank character may precede CR if desired 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY RS 232 Communication Protocol Table 11 RS 232 Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 0 0 N A SIZE button on remote control 0 1 N A POWER button on remote control 0 2 N A heer button on remote 0 3 N A 480p button on remote control 0 4 N A 576p button on remote control 0 5 N A 720p button on remote control 0 6 N A 1080i button on remote control 0 7 N A 1080p button on remote control 0 8 N A VGA button on remote control 0 9 N A SVGA button on remote control 0 10 N A XGA button on remote control 0 11 N A SXGA button on remote control 0 12 N A WXGA button on remote control 0 13 N A UXGA button on remote control 0 14 N A INFO button on remote control 0 15 N A UP button on remote control 0 16 N A NATIVE button on remote control 0 17 N A LEFT button on remote control 0 18 N A OK button on remote control 0 19 N A RIGHT button on remote control 0 20 N A MENU button on remote control 0 21 N A DOWN button on remote control 0 22 N A EXIT button on remote control 0 23 N A AV button on remote control 0 24 N A YC button on remote control
16. Technical Specifications of the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 9 Input Resolutions Table 10 Character Symbols Definitions Table 11 RS 232 Protocol eo o A ARU SS m e en en en nj DUUREN RH p ji on 10 15 15 16 12 13 14 14 16 17 17 18 19 Introduction 1 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler This product is ideal for e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms hotels and churches e Home theater up scaling The package includes the following items e VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Power cord rack ears and Null modem adapter e Infrared remote control transmitter 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 Quick Start
17. VI HDMI adapter When using this adapter you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine KRAMER Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Audio connections are not shown Computer Graphics Source Component Video Player Composite Video Player S RGBHV s Video Player Display Display Figure 2 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 437xl 7 Using the VP 437xl The VP 437xl can be controlled via e The front panel buttons see Section 7 1 e The OSD menu see Section 7 2 e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see Section 7 3 e The ETHERNET see Section 7 4 e The infrared remote control transmitter see Section 7 5 7 _ Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP 437x includes the following front panel buttons e Input selector buttons for selecting the required input CV YC COMPONENT 1 and 2 VGA or HDMI 1 and 2 e BLANK MUTE and FREEZE buttons e MENU ENTER and arrow buttons e RESET TO XGA 720p and PANEL LOCK buttons 7 1 1 The Auto Adjust Feature The auto adjust feature automatically centers the image on the screen when pressing the ENTER front panel button or the OK button on the remote control transmitter
18. ble color filtering 1 If you cannot see the display after factory reset use the front panel Res button to set the correct resolution press continuously for 2 seconds to reset to XGA or continuously for 5 seconds to reset to 720p 2 May improve the output image for certain graphic cards where color fringing is seen 3 Alternatively you can auto adjust the image by pressing the ENTER button when not within the OSD menu 4 Centers the picture correctly on the screen Using the VP 437xl 7 2 3 The AUDIO Menu Table 5 defines the AUDIO menu Table 5 The AUDIO Menu Features Parameter Function OUTPUT VOLUME Set the output volume from 0 to 100 INPUT VOLUME Set the input volume from 0 to 100 DELAY Select the audio delay time OFF 40ms 110ms and 150ms SOUND Select the sound options ON MUTE MUTE FOLLOWS Select the action that will be followed by mute INDEPENDENT FREEZE BLANK FREEZE BLANK HDMI AUDIO IN Select AUTOMATIC EMBEDDED or ANALOG 7 2 4 The OSD Menu Table 6 defines the OSD menu Table 6 The OSD Menu Features Parameter Function H POSITION Set the horizontal position of the OSD from 0 to 100 V POSITION Set the vertical position of the OSD from 0 to 100 TIMER Set the timeout period in seconds from 5 to 100 BACKGROUND Set the OSD background between 0 solid black and 8 transparent DISPLAY Select the information shown on th
19. e screen during operation ON the information is shown permanently OFF the information is not shown INFO the information is shown for a few seconds 1 This feature is disabled when the embedded audio of an HDMI input is selected 2 INDEPENDENT means that the audio muting is independent of the FREEZE and BLANK functions 3 FREEZE BLANK means that when you FREEZE or BLANK the video then the audio will be muted the MUTE function follows the FREEZE and the BLANK functions 4 Enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected 5 In this case the embedded audio on the HDMI input is selected for an HDMI signal or the analog audio input is selected if the input is not HDMI for example for a DVI input signal 6 In this case the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected 7 In this case the analog audio input is selected 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 437xl 7 3 Connecting to the VP 437xl via RS 232 You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS 232 connection using for example a PC A crossed cable or null modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to pin 5 Method A Figure 3 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a crossed cable only pin 2 to pin 3 pin 3 to pin 2 and pin 5 to pin 5 need be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC Note There is no need to connect any other pins 4 30 29
20. ing Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution NU PNN Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000404 REV 8
21. itter 3 CV Press to select the composite video input 4 o 2 YC Press to select the s Video input 5 a m COMPONENT Press to select the component video input from 1 to 2 6 Sa VGA Press to select the computer graphics input 7 K HDMI Press to select the HDMI input from 1 to 2 8 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display 9 MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output 10 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image 11 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu see Section 7 2 12 ENTER Button Press to accept changes change the SETUP parameters and to auto adjust the image when not within the OSD menu see Section LAA 13 Button Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions For convenience and speed when not within the OSD menu mode press to reduce volume 14 t Button Press to move up the menu list values 15 Button Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions For convenience and speed when not within the OSD menu mode press to increase volume 16 Button Press to move down the menu list 17 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold to lock unlock the front panel buttons 18 RESET TO XGA 720p Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p4 Button 1 Can be programmed to follow MUTE see Section 7 2 3 2 See Section 7
22. ler 35 OUTRCA LEFT Connect to the left stereo analog audio acceptor 36 Connectors RIGHT Connect to the right stereo analog audio acceptor 37 S PDIF Connect to a digital audio acceptor 38 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 39 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 For component video connect all three connectors Y Pr Cr Pb Cb also known as YUV Installing the VP 437xl in a Rack 5 Installing the VP 437xl in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit 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 10 to 90 RHL non condensing HUMIDITY T CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis 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 s
23. mposite video on an RCA connector 1 Y C on a 4 pin connector 2 component video each on 3 RCA connectors 2 HDMI 1 VGA 2 COMP 1 CV 1 Y C unbalanced stereo audio on 7 3 pin terminal block connectors OUTPUT 1 RGBHV on 5 BNC connectors 1 HDMI connector 1 VGA RGBHV on a 15 pin HD connector 1 S PDIF on an RCA connector 1 unbalanced stereo audio on RCA connectors H FREQUENCY 15 63 90kHz V FREQUENCY 23 90Hz RGB SYNCS H and V TTL separated syncs RGB LEVEL 1 2Vpp max 75Q load XGA OUT LEVEL 1 2Vpp max 75Q load S PDIF OUT LEVEL 0 55Vpp constant POWER SOURCE 143mA AC x 230VAC OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 60 1080i 60 1080p 60 720p 50 1080i 50 1080p 50 WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 1600x900 OUTPUT REFRESH RATE 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions 50 60Hz for HDTV resolutions CONTROLS CV YC component 1 component 2 VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 input selector buttons blank mute freeze buttons menu enter menu arrows reset to XGA 720p lock buttons RS 232 Ethernet IR POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 33VA max DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7kg 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter rack ears IR remote control Table 9 Input Resolutions
24. ntation Switcher Scaler To connect your VP 437xl as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 10 11 Connect an HDMI source for example a DVD player to the HDMI 1 VIDEO INPUT connector Connect a computer graphics source to the VGA 15 pin HD VIDEO INPUT connector Connect a composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV VIDEO INPUT RCA connector Connect an s Video source for example an s Video player to the YC 4 pin VIDEO INPUT connector Connect a component video source for example a component video player to the COMP 1 Pr PB and Y VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN terminal block connectors as required not shown in Figure 2 Connect the RGBHV VIDEO OUTPUT BNC connectors to an RGBHV acceptor for example an RGBHV display Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display Connect the VGA VIDEO OUTPUT 15 pin HD connector to a VGA acceptor for example a projector Connect the audio output signals to the OUT stereo analog audio acceptor and or the digital audio acceptor as required not shown in Figure 2 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 2 1 You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs connect only those that are required 2 Alternatively you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP 437xl via a D
25. ppears as Output resolution Appears as Output resolution 1080160 1080i 60Hz SXGA 1400x1050 1080P60 1080p 60Hz WXGA 1366x768 5761 576i NATIVE 576P 576p VGA 640x480 720P50 720p 50Hz SVGA 800x600 1080150 10801 50Hz XGA 1024x768 1080P50 1080p 50Hz SXGA 1280x1024 1280x800 1280x800 UXGA 1600x1200 WSXGA 1680x1050 4801 480i WUXGA 1920x1200 480P 480p WSXGA 1440x900 720P60 720p 50Hz 1600x900 AUDIO See Section 7 2 3 OSD Set the OSD parameters H POSITION V POSITION TIMER BACKGROUND and DISPLAY see Section 7 2 4 HDCP ON INPUT Select the HDCP option for the HDMI input either ON the default or OFF Setting HDCP support to enabled ON on the HDMI input allows the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required for example when working with a Mac computer 1 The range and default values vary according to the input signal 2 UNDERI refers to an underscan of 6 and UNDER refers to an underscan of 9 3 CVBS means Composite Video Baseband Signal 4 Select NATIVE to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 437xl Mode Function HDCP ON OUTPUT Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the HDCP will follow the input or the output default FOLLOW OUTPUT When FOLLOW INPUT is selected it changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output according to the HDCP of the input
26. 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 Howto 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 Electronics 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 UND
27. t 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 Warranty 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
28. upply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value 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 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 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 Connecting the VP 437xl Prese
29. ur VP 437xl e Directly via the front panel push buttons e By RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter e Via the Ethernet The VP 437xl is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure with rack ears included and is fed from a 100 240 VAC universal switching power supply 1 Also known as Y Pb Pr Y Cb Cr and YUV compatible with both SD and HD component 2 At 50Hz and 60Hz 3 To check if firmware upgrades are available go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 3 1 Recommendations for Best Performance 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 Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 437xl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 2 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has
30. w output 1 AV 2 YC 3 COMP1 3 Set 4 Get 0 1 7 Select Input Source 4 COMP2 i 5 VGA 6 HDMI1 7 HDMI2 0 Full 1 Panscan 3 Set r 2 Overscan 4 Get 1 Se 3 Underscan 4 5 Underscan2 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY RS 232 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 3 Set 4 Get 21 0 22 Output Resolution Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 720p60 9 1080160 10 1080p60 11 576i 12 576p 13 720p50 14 1080150 15 1080p50 16 WXGA 17 WSXGA 18 WUXGA 19 1280x800 20 WXGA 1440X900 21 SXGA 1400X1050 22 1600x900 NON 3 Set 23 Factory Reset Set Get NS Se Get Power Freeze 0 Power Down 1 Power On 2 Reboot FW V6 22 0 Off On Se Get Blank off On Se Get 0 1 Mute Off On Se Get LD SD OTA 0 1 Key lock off On aolsols ols Se Get Ne 140 Auto Tune under finetune 0 Clear Auto Tune 1 Set auto Tune 21 LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is 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
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