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1. 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 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Overview 3 Overview The high performance PIP 200xV PIP 300 is a picture in picture inserter for composite video s Video Y C and component video YUV The PIP 300 and PIP 200xl feature e A multi standard picture in picture video inserter designed to accept three video sources and display them all on the same screen simultaneously in two layers e Three sets of composite video s Video and component video inputs and a composite video s Video and component video output e Non volatile memory that retains the last setting after switching the power off and then on again Using the PIP 200xl or the PIP 300 you can do the following e Size and position sources on the screen as desired e
2. Instruction Oxle Freeze Send this instruction to FREEZE or UNFREEZE an input To inquire if an input is frozen set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To freeze input 3 send Ox1e 0x83 0x81 0x88 To find out whether input 3 is frozen send Ox1e Oxc3 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending Ox5e Oxc3 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x21 to Instruction 0x29 Labeling For these instructions set Byte2 with the input number and set Byte3 is set with the hexadecimal value of the ASCII character The character number is defined from right to left when read with the right hand most character character 1 Up to 9 characters are allowed in any label To request the character of a label define Byte2 as above and set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To label input 3 as KRAMER send the following data 0x26 0x83 Oxcb 0x88 K defined to character 6 0x25 0x83 Oxd2 0x88 R defined to character 5 0x24 0x83 Oxc1 0x88 A defined to character 4 0x23 0x83 Oxcd 0x88 M defined to character 3 0x22 0x83 Oxc5 0x88 E defined to character 2 0x21 0x83 Oxd2 0x88 R defined to character 1 To request character number 5 defined to input 3 in the example above ASCII R ie 0x52 send 0x25 Oxc3 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x65 Oxc3 Oxd2 0x88 Instruction 0x31 OSD Send this instruction to select whether or not to display the OSD On
3. Inserter Features 6 Table 3 Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range 7 Table 4 The PIP 300 Main Menu Items 11 Table 5 The MODE Submenu Features 13 Table 6 PIP Sizing and Positioning Features 13 Table 7 Video Settings Submenu Features 14 Table 8 Presets Submenu Features 14 Table 9 Technical Specifications of the PIP 200xl and PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter 19 Table 10 Protocol Definitions 20 Table 11 Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol 21 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world 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 350 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PIP 200xl Picture in Picture Inserter and or PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter which are ideal for e Video production studios for source monitoring e Teleconferencing using one screen e Satellite TV home theater multi channel monitoring e Security applications The package includes the following items e PIP 200xl or PIP 300 e Power cord and Null modem adapter for control via RS 232 e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you
4. PIP 300 menu press the e ENTER button to display the menu and accept changes e ESC button to move to the previous menu level e N V arrow buttons to select the menu items size and position the input display adjust the numerical rates and change the text labeling e gt arrow buttons to position the input display and to change the text labeling Table 4 defines the main menu items and Figure 5 illustrates the PIP 300 menu guide Table 4 The PIP 300 Main Menu Items Menu Item Function MODE Select the SINGLE or the PIP mode see section 7 1 1 OSD Activates deactivates the OSD menu BORDER Select a border around the image applies to all channels and select the border COLOUR WHITE or BLACK VIDEO SETTINGS Adjust the CONTRAST SATURATION and BRIGHTNESS see section 7 1 2 INPUT SELECT Select between COMPOSITE video S VIDEO or COMPONENT video per input channel OUTPUT STANDARD Select between NTSC and PAL PRESETS Store and recall PRESETS 1 and 2 or use FACTORY DEFAULT settings see section 7 1 3 LABELING Change the text label for the input channel see section 7 1 4 1 The menu always displays only two lines at a time on the LCD display Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll up down the menu 2 Upon powering up the LCD briefly displays the machine s name and the OSD displays the firmware version 3 The menu times out after a minute both on the LCD display and on the OSD 4
5. Screen Display Note that the front panel LCD is independent of the OSD status To inquire if the OSD is on set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To turn on the OSD send 0x31 0x80 0x81 0x88 To inquire about the OSD setting send 0x31 OxcO 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x71 OxcO 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x39 Auto save Send this instruction to select whether or not to recall the unit s last settings when cycling power To inquire if the auto save option is on set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To turn on the auto save option send 0x39 0x80 0x81 0x88 To inquire about the auto save setting send 0x39 OxcO 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x79 OxcO 0x81 Ox88 Instruction 0x3d Identify machine This instruction inquiry is used for machine identification It can only be used with the RQ bit set The user sends the inquiry with the INSTRUCTION and Byte3 as defined above and the unit answers with the appropriate value of Byte3 For example If0x3d Oxcl 0x80 0x88 is sent to a PIP 300 it would reply by sending 0x7d Oxc1 0x83 0x88 If0x3d Oxcl 0x80 0x88 is sent to a PIP 400 it would reply by sending Ox7d Oxc1 0x84 0x88 If0x3d Oxc3 0x80 0x88 is sent to a unit with version number 6 3 it would reply by sending 0x7d Oxc6 0x83 0x88 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRA
6. Select either PIP SIZING or PIP POSITION using the up down arrow buttons and press ENTER Table 6 PIP Sizing and Positioning Features Menu Item Function PIP SIZING Use the s V arrow buttons to select between 1 1 1 4 1 9 and 1 16 display sizes or OFF PIP POSITION Use the V and gt arrow buttons to position the selected channel vertically and horizontally 1 PIP 200xl has two input channels 2 If OFF is selected the selected input channel will not be displayed on the screen 13 Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 7 1 2 The Video Settings Submenu Table 7 defines the video settings Table 7 Video Settings Submenu Features Menu Item Function Range Default CONTRAST Use the up down arrow buttons to set the contrast Oto 100 55 SATURATION Use the up down arrow buttons to set the saturation Oto 100 51 BRIGHTNESS Use the up down arrow buttons to set the brightness Oto 100 33 Video settings apply to all the input channels 7 1 3 The Presets Submenu Table 8 defines the Presets submenu Table 8 Presets Submenu Features Menu Item Function STORE Select PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 to store the mode settings channel number when in the SINGLE mode size and positioning in PIP mode and the video settings contrast saturation and brightness RECALL Recall PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 settings or set to FACTORY DEFAULT 7 1 4 The Labelin
7. character 0x22 Label character 2 1 to 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x23 Label character 3 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x24 Label character 4 1 to 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x25 Label character 5 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x26 Label character 6 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x27 Label character 7 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x28 Label character 8 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x29 Label character 9 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x31 OSD 0 0 OSD off 1 OSD on 0x39 Auto save 0 0 Auto save off 1 Auto save on Ox3d Identify machine 2 for PIP 200 reply 3 for PIP 300 reply 4 for PIP 400 reply 5 for PIP 500 reply 3 Software version reply 21 Communication Protocol DETAILS OF INSTRUCTION SET Instruction 0x00 Reset When machine is turned on it sends a Reset code to the PC 0x40 0x80 0x80 0x88 If this code is sent to the switchers with Byte3 0 it will reset according to the present power down settings See instruction 4 for resetting the PIP to its factory default state Instruction 0x01 Input select Designate layer Sending this instruction will designate the input specified in Byte2 to the layer specified in Byte3 layer 1 is the highest layer Setting Byte2 to 0 will disable the input To request the
8. e Figure 2 illustrates the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter Table 1 and Table 2 define the Picture in Picture Inserter machines Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines PIP 200x Figure 1 PIP 200xl Picture in Picture Inserter 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines Figure 2 PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter PIP 300 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines Table 1 Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features L Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 LCD Display Displays data including the operation mode and the menu 2 lines at a time 3 INPUTS Buttons In the SINGLE mode select the input to switch to the output In the PIP mode select the input to appear in front Select an input for positioning and sizing 4 LAYER Button When in the PIP mode press to access the PIP Sizing and Position menu directly 5 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image 6 c Moves the selected image to the left in the PIP mode Moves to the previous character in the Labeling menu 7 Moves the selected image upwards in the PIP mode 5 4 Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 5 Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen pa Use
9. layer designated to an input send this instruction with Byte2 set as the input The unit responds by setting Byte3 as the designated layer for this input For example To make Input 3 the highest layer send 0x01 0x83 0x81 0x88 To find out which layer is designated to Input 3 in this case send 0x01 Oxc3 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x41 0x83 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x02 Mode select Sending this instruction with Byte3 0 will set the unit to output a single picture setting Byte3 to any other value will set the unit to work in Picture In Picture PIP mode To request the operation mode set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set for PIP mode send 0x02 0x80 0x81 0x88 To find out the operation mode in this case send 0x02 OxcO 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x42 0x80 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x03 Store Sending this instruction with Byte3 0 will store the unit s current settings in non volatile memory Byte2 selects the memory address 1 or 2 If Byte3 1 then the memory s setting is cleared To inquire whether a setting is stored in a memory address set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 as 0 if data is saved or 1 if not For example To save to memory 2 send 0x03 0x82 0x80 0x88 To find out if data is stored in memory 2 send 0x03 Oxc2 0x80 0x88 Since there is data stored the unit responds by sending 0x43 0x80 0x80 0x88 To erase m
10. to change the selected character in the Labeling menu 8 3 gt Moves the selected image to the right in the PIP mode 2 Moves to the next character in the Labeling menu 9 E Moves the selected image downwards in the PIP mode Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen Use to change the selected character in the Labeling menu 10 ENTER Button Displays the main menu moves to the next level confirms a command 11 ESC Button Exits the OSD Menu reverts to the previous level stops the execution of a command Table 2 Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features Feature Function 12 CV BNC Connector Connects to the composite video source 13 YBNC Connector 14 5 B Y BNC Connector Connects to the component video source 15 E R Y BNC Connector 16 Y C 4p Connector Connects to the s Video source 17 CV BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor 18 5 Y BNC Connector 19 EIBy BNC Connector Connects to the component video acceptor 20 3 R YBNC Connector 21 Y C 4p Connector Connects to the s Video acceptor 22 PROG IN Push in to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 8 23 RS 232 Port Connects to the PC or other serial controller 24 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 See Figure 5 2 PIP 200xl has two input buttons and the PIP 300 has three input buttons 3 Illuminates when the image is frozen 4 Se
11. 2 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a PIP 300 unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 DB rear panel port on the PIP 300 unit to the RS 232 DB9 COM port on your PC via a straight pin to pin cable no null modem adapter is used in this case 2 Pushin the PROG IN button 3 Connect the power to the PIP 300 unit and switch it ON 8 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the 1000 ISPV2 icon on the desktop The software immediately searches for communication between the PC and the PIP 300 and the GOAL screen appears as follows 1 For firmware upgrade via the RS 232 port no Null modem connection is required The Null modem supplied is used for control via RS 232 not for upgrading 17 Firmware Upgrade Goaltender vRS1000 ISPV2 In System Serial Programmer k lol xi Action Security Device About Goat VRS1000 ISPV2 aa In System Serial Programmer Hex File Erase inen Program S File PIP 300 VER112 hex Size 27705 Bytes Checksum 1FA80B25 START File passes integrity check ISP Status System standing by i c E Com 1 i sov Ma em i asl Action Figure 7 Goal Screen 2 Click the Open button to select the new firmware hex file Click the Options button select the Inverted check box in the Reset Polarity area and Click OK 4 Inthe Action area
12. E 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 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 in
13. Kramer Electronics Ltd l KRAMER USER MANUAL Models PIP 200xl Picture in Picture Inserter PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines 5 Installing on a Rack 5 1 Before Installing on a Rack 5 1 1 CAUTION 3 2 Instructions for Rack Mounting 6 Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter 6 1 Connecting a PC 7 Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 7 1 Using the Menu 7 1 4 The Mode Submenu 7 1 2 The Video Settings Submenu 7 1 3 The Presets Submenu 7 14 The Labeling Submenu 7 2 Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode 7 2 1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background 8 Firmware Upgrade 8 1 Downloading from the Internet 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 8 3 Upgrading Firmware 9 Technical Specifications 10 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 PIP 200xl Picture in Picture Inserter Figure 2 PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter Figure 3 Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 5 The PIP 300 Menu Guide Figure 6 PIP Mode Figure 7 Goal Screen Figure 8 System Status Screen NUNE 10 11 11 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 17 17 17 19 20 10 12 13 18 18 Contents Tables Table 1 Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features 6 Table 2 Rear Panel Picture in Picture
14. MBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table Table 10 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D INSTz INST INST INST2 INST INSTo 1st byte REQUEST INPUT 1 RQ BYTE2 BYTE2 BYTE2 BYTE2 BYTE2 BYTE2 2nd byte BYTE3 1 BYTE3s BYTES BYTES BYTE33 BYTES BYTE3 BYTE3o 3rd byte LAST 1 BYTE3 0 0 1 0 0 0 4th byte 1 BYTE Bit7 Defined as 0 Bit 6 DESTINATION BIT 0 information is sent from the PC to the PIP 1 information is sent from the PIP to the PC Bit 5 to Bit 0 INST INST INSTRUCTION 6 bits The function that is to be performed is defined by the INSTRUCTION code 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then the machine sends the appropriate INSTRUCTION code The instruction codes are defined according to the table below 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 6 REQUEST BIT 0 normal operation 1 requests the PIP to send current data to the PC Bit 5 to Bit 0 BYTE2 _BYTE2 2 byte 6 bits If the request bit is set then the PIP will reply by sending the data related to this instruction to the PC If not set then the PIP performs the instruction and replies by returning the same 4 bytes except for the DESTINATION BIT 3 BYTE Bit7 Defined as 1 Bit 6 to Bit 0 BYTE3 BYTE3 7 bits of BYTE3 BYTE3 is in LAST byt
15. Menu still appears on the LCD display even when deactivated in the OSD 5 The machine is set to Single mode Channel 1 default video settings and default labeling 11 Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 SINGLE PIP SIZING BORDER WHITE BLACK VIDEO mes SET SET SET INPUT SELECT OUTPUT STANDARD PRESETS RECALL CHANGE LABELING LABEL Figure 5 The PIP 300 Menu Guide 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 7 1 1 The Mode Submenu Table 5 defines the MODE submenu features Table 5 The MODE Submenu Features Mode Function SINGLE Displays one input channel at a time on the screen full screen display The LCD display shows the display mode and the selected channel for example Single Mode Channel 2 PIP Displays all 3 input channels on the screen Once the PIP mode is selected the PIP SIZING and PIP POSITION commands appear as illustrated in Figure 6 see section 7 1 1 1 The LCD display shows PIP Mode PIP POSITION CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 Figure 6 PIP Mode When selecting the SINGLE mode following the PIP mode the input channel that is currently selected is displayed 7 1 1 4 PIP Sizing and Position To size and or position a PIP image as Table 6 defines 1 Press the desired input channel button 1 to 3 The input button blinks 2
16. NTY 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 Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 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 3 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 W
17. Put a text label in each inserted picture e Puta border around each inserted picture e Utilize sources of different formats and standards In addition the PIP 200xV PIP 300 e Includes 10 bit video A D and D A converters throughout the unit to ensure the highest quality video e Is controllable via the front panel buttons and the user friendly OSD and LCD as well as via RS 232 e Is dependable rugged and fits in one vertical space of a standard 19 rack 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 PIP 200xl PIP 300 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 Y B Y R Y sometimes called Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 2 Two for the PIP 200xl 3 Provided that the last setting was valid for at least 30 seconds before switching the machine OFF 4 For example a PAL s Video input could be inserted into a composite video NTSC source and outputted to composite video s Video and component video formats 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines 4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines This section defines each of the Picture in Picture Inserter machines e Figure 1 illustrates the PIP 200xl Picture in Picture Inserter
18. 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 001 EY lt 4 S 10c I Institute of Quality amp Control Q Cr d Quality Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000081 REV 1
19. cidental 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 NOTE 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 DO 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 KK 25 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our
20. e 4 BYTE Defined as 0x88 ie 88hex for BYTE3 0 or 0xc8 for BYTE3 1 1 VER 0 1 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol Table 11 Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION Hex Description BYTE2 BYTES 0x00 Reset 0 0 0x01 Active input select 1 to 5 select input number 0 0x02 Mode select 0 0 for single mode non PIP 1 for PIP mode 2 for QUAD 0x03 Store 1 to 0x02 address for storing 0 to store 1 to erase 0x04 Recall 0 to 0x02 address to retrieve 0 0x09 Video input format 1 to 5 input number 0 CV 1 Y C 2 YUV Ox0A Request video 1 to 5 input number 1 NTSC input standard 2 PAL B G H 3 PAL M 4 PAL N 5 NTSC4 43 6 SECAM 0x0B Video output 0 1 NTSC standard 2 PAL B G H 3 PAL M 4 PAL N 5 NTSC4 43 0x10 Error 0 0 0x11 Contrast 0 0 to 100 0x12 Saturation 0 0 to 100 0x13 Brightness 0 0 to 100 Oxla PIP size o 5 input number 1 1 2 1 4 3 1 9 4 1 16 Ox1b PIP position X 1 to 5 input number 0 to maximum to the right Oxlc PIP position Y o 5 input number 0 to maximum to the bottom Ox1d Border 0 0 Off 1 White border 2 Black border Oxle Freeze o 5 input number 0 Normal operation 1 Frozen 0x21 Label character 1 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII
21. e section 7 1 1 1 5 See section 7 1 4 6 The PIP 200xl has 2 sets of inputs the PIP 300 has 3 sets of inputs Each set includes CV Y B Y R Y and Y C 7 For component video connect all 3 connectors Y B Y R Y also known as Y Pb Cb Pr Cr or YUV KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack see section 5 1 and how to install on a rack see section 5 2 5 1 Before Installing on a Rack Before installing the machine in a 19 rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Table 3 Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity 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 5 1 1 N CAUTION When installing the PIP 200xl PIP 300 in 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 Oncerack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 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 circ
22. emory 2 send 0x03 0x82 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x04 Recall Sending this instruction with will recall the settings stored in non volatile memory Byte2 selects the memory address 1 or 2 To recall the factory reset settings select byte2 0 There is no inquire RQ for this instruction For example To recall from memory 1 send 0x04 0x81 0x80 0x88 Instruction 0x09 Video Input Format Sending this instruction selects the video format Byte3 for an input Byte2 To inquire which video format is selected on an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set input 4 for Y C send 0x09 0x84 0x81 0x88 To find out the video format for input 4 in this case send 0x09 Oxc4 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x49 0x84 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x0a Request Video Input Standard This instruction can only be used with the RQ bit set It is used to inquire which video standard is detected on an input The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To inquire which standard is detected on input 3 send 0xOa Oxc3 0x80 0x88 If a PAL B input is present then the unit responds by sending 0x4a 0x83 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x0b Video Output Standard Sending this instruction selects the video output standard Byte3 NOTE If the unit does not support the standard then it will return an ERROR code Instruction 0x10 To request which video standard has been selected
23. g Submenu The input pictures are labeled Channel 1 to Channel 3 by default You can modify the text labels for each channel by using the labeling submenu e Press ENTER on the LABELING submenu The CHANGE LABEL command appears and the selected channel name appears with its first letter blinking e Use the and Y buttons to select the first desired letter e Use the gt button to continue to the next letter e Use the button to return to the previous letter e Use the ENTER button to accept changes 1 The machine is set to Single mode Channel 1 default video settings and default labeling 2 In some versions the labeling does not appear on the 1 1 sized image in the PIP mode or when the PIPs overlap 3 For PIP 200xl Channel 1 and Channel 2 4 Characters cycle between a and z and between 1 and 0 and space 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 For example to change the labeling from CHANNEL 2 to SAT 3 do the following 1 2 9 Press the INPUT 2 button and then press the ENTER button Select LABELING from the menu The CHANNEL 2 label appears and the first character is blinking Press the button 16 times to change the letter C to S and then press the gt button to continue to the second letter H Press the NV button 7 times to change the letter H to A and then press the gt button to continue to the third letter Press the A button 19 times to change
24. ing Byte3 appropriately For example To set the x co ordinate of input 2 at 0x57 send Ox1b 0x82 Oxd7 0x88 To set the x co ordinate of input 2 at 0x97 send Ox1b 0x82 0x87 Oxc8 To find out the x co ordinate for input 2 send Ox1b Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending Ox5b Oxc2 Oxd7 0x88 in the former case or by sending Ox5b Oxc2 0xd7 Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x1c PIP position Y Sending this instruction positions the y co ordinate Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the y co ordinate of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set the y co ordinate of input 2 at 0x14 send Ox1c 0x82 0x94 0x88 To set the y co ordinate of input 2 at 0x94 send Ox1c 0x82 0x94 Oxc8 To find out the y co ordinate for input 2 send Ox1c Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending Ox5c Oxc2 0x94 0x88 in the former case or by sending Ox5c Oxc2 0x94 Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x1d Border Send this instruction to select whether there is a BORDER around the PIPs and to select the color of the BORDER Byte3 configures the selection To inquire about the BORDER set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set a white border send Ox1d 0x80 0x81 0x88 To find out about the border send Ox1d OxcO 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending Ox5d OxcO 0x81 0x88 K 5 Communication Protocol
25. ize to 1 1 The current screen shows all channels are sized 1 16 Note Overlapping is limited to 2 layers so the machine defaults to standard PIP sizes when exceeding this limitation When the INPUT 2 button is blinking press ENTER once more to size this channel once again to 1 1 The current screen shows e Channel 2 in front PIP SIZING 1 1 e Channels 1 and 3 are behind unseen Press INPUT button 1 or 3 The current screen shows e Channel 2 in the background e Channels 1 and 3 in front Size and position channels 1 and 3 as desired CHANNEL 2 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Firmware Upgrade 8 Firmware Upgrade The PIP 300 firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 8 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 8 2 e Upgrading firmware see section 8 3 8 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the relevant zip file from the Technical Support section 2 Extract this file to a folder for example C Program Files KramerFlash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the EXE file and install the GOAL TENDER programmer software following the on screen installation instructions 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 23
26. jector s Video Player 1 Display Display Figure 3 Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter 6 1 Connecting a PC To connect a PC to the PIP 300 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP 300 unit to the Null modem adapter 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 the PIP 300 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 PIP 300 unit as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Male DB9 Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 7 Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 You can configure and operate your PIP 300 via e The front panel buttons and or e RS232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller 7 1 Using the Menu Use the front panel buttons to activate the menu The menu is displayed on the LCD display and is also superimposed on the screen To use the
27. nector 1 composite video 1Vpp 75O on a BNC connector DIGITAL RESOLUTION 10 bit VIDEO BANDWIDTH 5 5MHz K FACTOR 0 9 S N RATIO 66dB DIFFERENTIAL PHASE 1 DIFFERENTIAL GAIN 1 LUMA NON LINEARITY 1 CHROMA LUMA DELAY lt 15ns YC SEPARATION Adaptive 4 line digital comb filters MEMORY Non volatile memory for storage of 2 setups CONTROL Front panel and RS 232 PIP size position and layer priority video ProcAmp functions video zoom freeze POWER SOURCE Universal 90 240VAC 50 60Hz 38VA DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 8kg 6 2lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter 1 Measurements relate to composite video unless otherwise stated 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice Communication Protocol 10 Communication Protocol This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below A null modem connection pin 2 and pin 3 crossed pins 5 connected together is used to link the PIP unit to the controller unit for example PC The data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit When switching for example instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NU
28. o 0x04 send 0x12 0x83 0x84 0x88 To set the SATURATION of input 3 to Oxb6 send 0x12 0x83 Oxb6 Oxc8 MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte To find out the SATURATION setting of input 3 send 0x12 0xc3 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x52 0xc3 Oxb6 Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x13 Brightness Send this instruction to set the BRIGHTNESS Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the BRIGHTNESS value of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set the BRIGHTNESS of input 1 to 0x73 send 0x13 0x81 Oxf3 0x88 To set the BRIGHTNESS of input 1 to Oxfe send 0x13 0x81 Oxfe Oxc8 MSB of BYTES3 is in LAST byte To find out the BRIGHTNESS setting of input 1 send 0x13 Oxc1 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x53 Oxc1 Oxf3 0x88 in the former case Instruction 0x1a PIP size Sending this instruction selects the PIP size Byte3 of an input Byte2 To inquire about the PIP size of one of the inputs set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set the PIP size of input 2 to 1 9 send Ox1a 0x82 0x83 0x88 To find out the PIP size of input 2 in this case send Ox1a Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending Ox5a Oxc2 0x83 0x88 Instruction 0x1b PIP position X Sending this instruction positions the x co ordinate Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the x co ordinate of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by sett
29. on the output set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set the machine to output PAL send 0x0b 0x80 0x81 0x88 To find out the video format for in this case send OxOb OxcO 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x4b 0x80 0x81 0x88 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol Instruction 0x10 Error This is the code returned by the machine if invalid data is received it is not really an instruction For example Ifthe user sends 0x01 0x87 0x81 0x88 ie he tries to select input 7 which is an invalid input number the unit will respond by sending 0x50 0x80 0x80 0x88 Instruction 0x11 Contrast Send this instruction to set the CONTRAST Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the CONTRAST value of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set the CONTRAST of input 2 to 0x7b send 0x11 0x82 Oxfb 0x88 To set the CONTRAST of input 2 to Oxac send 0x11 0x82 Oxac 0xc8 MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte To find out the CONTRAST setting of input 2 send Ox11 Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x51 Oxc2 Oxac Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x12 Saturation Send this instruction to set the SATURATON Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the SATURATION value of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To set the SATURATION of input 3 t
30. ple an s Video player 1 A component video source to the Y B Y and R Y INPUT BNC connectors for example a BETACAM video player 1 2 Connect the OUTPUT connectors as follows The CV OUTPUT BNC connector to the composite video acceptor for example a composite video display The Y C OUTPUT 4p connector to the s Video acceptor for example an s Video display The Y B Y and R Y OUTPUT BNC connectors to the component video acceptor for example a component video projector 3 Connect a PC or other controller if required see section 6 1 4 Connect the power cord not illustrated in Figure 3 1 From this section on all the information is relevant to both the PIP 200xl and the PIP 300 machines unless noted otherwise 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your PIP 300 After connecting your PIP 300 switch ON its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 PIP 200xl has two sets of inputs the PIP 300 has three sets of inputs 4 You do not have to connect all the inputs in each set 5 If only one output is required connect that output to the PIP 300 and leave the other outputs unconnected 6 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter osite Video layer 1 a II d N Betacam Video Player 1 Component Video Pro
31. select Erase then Program 5 Click the START button The software erases and then programs flash memory Upon Completion of the operation the System Status Window displays Erase and program completed successfully see Figure 8 x Checking Connection OK Setting Program Mode OK Erasing Flash eK Programming eK Setting Run Mode OK Erase and program completed successfully Figure 8 System Status Screen Exit the programmer software Disconnect the power on the PIP 300 Release the PROG IN button Connect the power on the PIP 300 2 OO EN 1 Located in the C Program Files KramerFlash folder 2 In some models you need to select the Normal check box 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 9 includes the technical specifications Table 9 Technical Specifications of the PIP 200xl and PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter PIP 200xI PIP 300 INPUTS 2 sets each with 1 composite video 1Vpp 75Q on a BNC connector 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75O on a 4p connector 1 component video 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors 3 sets each with 1 composite video 1Vpp 75O on a BNC connector 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75Q on a 4p connector 1 component video 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors OUTPUTS 1 component video 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 75 on BNC connectors 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75 on a 4p con
32. the letter A to T and then press the gt button to continue to the next letter Press the WV button 14 times to change the letter N to a blank space and then press the gt button to continue to the next letter Press the button 15 times to change the letter N to 3 and then press the gt button to continue to the next letter Press the M or W buttons to change the remaining characters to blank spaces Press ENTER to accept changes 7 2 Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode To display a picture in picture on the screen do the following 1 2 3 4 Select an input Select the PIP mode Size and position each layer as desired Press an INPUT button to bring forward that input on the screen 1 Only one channel can be sized to 1 1 the others should be smaller in size or OFF 15 Configuring and Operating your PIP 300 7 2 1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background In the following example Channel 2 replaces Channel 3 as the background EI The current screen shows e Channel 3 in the background PIP SIZING 1 1 e Channel 1 in front PIP SIZING 1 16 e Channel 2 in front PIP SIZING 1 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 2 Select Channel 2 and size it to 1 1 as follows A Press INPUT 2 B Press the LAYER button or follow steps 1 to 3 1 Press ENTER 2 Press ENTER again to select MODE 3 Scroll down to PIP and press ENTER C Press ENTER to select PIP SIZING D Press ENTER to s
33. uits 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 5 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 5 2 Instructions for Rack Mounting To install the PIP 200xV PIP 300 in a 19 rack place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the screws through each of the four holes in the rack ears 1 Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 refer to the Rack Adapters user manual download it at http www kramerelectronics com for installation instructions 7 Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter 6 Connecting the PIP 300 Picture in Picture Inserter To connect your PIP 300 as the example in Figure 3 illustrates do the following 1 On the INPUT 1 set connect A composite video source to the CV INPUT BNC connector for example a composite video player 1 An s Video source to the Y C INPUT 4p connector for exam

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