Kramer Electronics VP-460 video switch
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1. VP 460 The OSD Menu 5 3 1 VP 460 The OSD Menu Entire System Control Audio Fa Process SJ E2 P4 L2 E ED CS C2 Figure 13 Set the Output Volume Level SDI Channeling SDI channeling includes four groups with two stereo channels each One group is always connected and the other three are disconnected You can select via the OSD one of the eight SDI embedded stereo audio channels to be routed to the input of a connected machine with SDI audio channels as Group A CH1 for example the Kramer 6810HDXL SDI HD SDI 3G Audio Embedder De embedder or the Kramer 6809HD HD SD SDI AES Embedder Within a connected group one channel can be activated and the other channel becomes mute In the example illustrated in Figure 14 groups A C and D are disconnected None and channel B is connected CH1 in group B is mute and CH2 in group B is active The CH2 active channel is input to the Kramer 6810HDXL as Group A CH1 processed and output to an audio acceptor SDI Groups o SDI OUT Audio Channel Active Channel SDI IN Audio Channel To audio output 6810HDXL Figure 14 SDI Channeling Example The active channel is selected via the OSD menu Figure 15 shows the SDI Channeling menu Main Window Control SDI Channeling Group A Group B Group C Group D proposa Figure 15 The SDI Channeling Menu In the OSD setup that is illustrated in Figure 16 CH 2 in group B active is ro2. DIMENSIONS 21 5cm x 16 3cm x 4 4cm 8 5 x 6 4 x 1 7 W D H WEIGHT 0 9kg 1 98lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power adapter 5 2V 4A IR remote control OPTIONS RK 1 rack adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com D AG Tart gt PFR AE VP 460 Technical Specifications 41 9 1 Default Communication Parameters RS 232 Pre EET Baud Rate 115 200 Stop Bits 1 Command Format ASCII Example Set display mode to Picture in Picture HY 0 110 1 CR Full Factory Reset Front panel buttons Turn power off Turn power on again while holding the RESET TO 720p front panel button The LEDs light Full factory reset is complete once the LEDs turn off one after the other and react normally Factory Reset through the Misc menu item Protocol 3000 Use Factory command or HY 0 760 1 CR 9 2 Input Resolutions This section defines the input resolutions for each input 9 2 1 PC Input Resolutions PC Input Resolutions 9 2 2 SDI Input Resolutions SDI Input Resolution NTSC 720 P60 1080 P24 1080 P50 PAL 1080 150 1080 P25 1080 P60 720 P50 1080 160 1080 P30 9 2 3 CV Input Resolutions NTSC and PAL D ical Specifications 9 3 Output Resolutions This section defines the output resolutions 9 3 1 HDMI Output Resolutions Technical Specifications of the HDMI Output Signal Jizeores
3. PIP MODE Dual window state 0 or off for single window 1 or on to for dual window Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol CR OK CRLF Handshaking Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE MODEL Read device serial SN SERIAL NUMBER number SN i Read device VERSION VERSION MAJOR MINOR firmware version BUILD REVISION Read device BUILD DATE BUILD DATE YYYY MM DD build date IHH MM SS Read device PROT VER PROT VER 3000 MAJOR protocol 10 2 Command Identification commands Syntax Response version MnoR Set machine name NAME MACHINE NAME NAME MACHINE NAME RESULT Read machine name Reset machine name to factory default NAME NAME RST NAME MACHINE NAME NAME RST RESULT Load firmware Response 2 LDFWS Step 1 LDFW Response 1 READY or LDFWS S ZE ERR Step 2 If ready was received send F RMWARE DATA E SIZE RESULT Load new audiolgraphics memory file Response 2 LDMFS Step 1 LDMF SIZE Step 2 If ready was received send IFIRMVVARE DATA ISIZE IRESULT Audio Video Communication Protocol The audio video protocol commands de
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6. 460 Video Scaler Connecting the VP 460 Video Scaler Input Menu Select the Display Mode changing the size of the Window Increasing the Width Increasing the Height Positioning the Window Window Customization Figure 10 H Position Slide Bar Figure 11 Moving the PiP Window Figure 12 Audio Menu Figure 13 Set the Output Volume Level Figure 14 SDI Channeling Example Figure 15 The SDI Channeling Menu Figure 16 SDI Channeling Example Figure 17 Process Menu Figure 18 Picture Menu Figure 19 Enhance Menu Figure 20 Scale Menu Figure 21 Misc Menu Figure 22 PC 1 superimposed over PC 1 Figure 23 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 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 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
7. Window Best Fit Picture In Picture Picture Picture Split a a EJ Figure 4 Select the Display Mode 5 2 1 Window Customization Window customization lets you change the position and size of a selected window Make sure that you have control over the window that requires customization Main Window Control or PiP Window Control If not select it via the OSD item in the Miscellaneous menu see Section 5 8 Note that if the VP 460 is set to the single window display mode only the Main Window control applies If the VP 460 is set to any of the dual window display modes you have to select Main PiP window control to move and or resize the selected window In the following examples PiP Window Control is selected but the same procedure applies to Main Window Control VP 460 The OSD Menu pes 5 2 1 1 Changing the Size of the Main and or PiP Window Use the H Width and V Height to change the size of the window using the and buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter as illustrated in Figure 5 decrease horizontally from the right enlarge horizontally to the right enlarge vertically decrease vertically from lower side s from lower side Figure 5 changing the size of the Window To change the size of the window do the following 1 Check that window control is set as required for example PiP Window Control 2 Select Window Customization see Figure 9 3 Select H
8. dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building 1 460 Getting Started 2 2 2 3 Safety Instructions Caution No operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recycling Overview The Kramer VP 460 is a high quality Video Scaler It accepts one of three inputs a computer graphics signal on a 15 pin HD connector a composite video signal on an RCA connector and an SDI signal on a BNC connector It scales the video embeds the audio and simultaneously outputs the signal to the HDMI output as well as to the SDI output together with a
9. mode can no longer be labeled as one of the first four categories above anda new category Customized appears for indication purposes only Note that any change in the display mode and or the output resolution cancels the zoom setting and window customization and may cancel the freeze and blank settings as well Select the input source PC CV or SDI M Note that any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings Function Setting Input Settings Window Customization Set the H Image Shift to set the horizontal position of the image within the window Volatile parameter V Image Shift to set the vertical position of the image within the window Volatile parameter Auto Positioning to search the input image during the tuning process and automatically position it on the output window in a perfect fit Set to Off to disable auto positioning Set to Normal Scan to perform a normal range image search Set to Wide Scan to perform a wide range image search MB In the Normal Wide Scan option the machine automatically adjusts the PC input video resolution For the other inputs the machine automatically adjusts all the input video resolutions except for HD SD CEA 861 standard video resolutions HDCP Mode N A EDID Select to select the native resolution on each input to be read by the video source connected to that input 1024x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 960 1366x768 60
10. select the desired input Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel Buttons Press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of the required PiP source For example to select SDI as the PiP source over PC as the main source press the PIP front panel button while pressing the SDI front panel button In this example the PC button is illuminated and the SDI button blinks When selecting for example PC to be both in the background and as the PiP source see Figure 22 press the PC input button while the PIP button is not selected the button is illuminated and then press the PIP button to enter the PiP mode Press and hold the PIP button while pressing the PC input button In this example the PC is illuminated first and then blinks after selecting it again as the PiP source lew Y il UN Figure 22 PC 1 superimposed over PC 1 Selecting the PiP Source via the IR Remote Control Transmitter Press the PIP button on the IR transmitter the PIP front panel button is illuminated Press the desired PiP source button on the IR transmitter see Section 7 3 6 2 3 3 Selecting the PiP Source via the OSD Menu You can select an input source only after you set the display mode to one of the PiP configurations see Section 6 2 1 To set the PiP source via the OSD menu do the following 1 10 Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu Scroll through the menu and for window specific submenu
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12. 1440x900 60 1400x1050 60 1600x900 60 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1920x1200 60RB 720p50 720p60 1080p50 1080p60 2K50 or 2K60 Color Space to select the color space for the PC input RGB YPbPr or Follow Input If the machine is set to the dual display mode and the both the Main and PiP windows display the PC input set the same input color space value for both windows Select the position and the size of the selected window H Position H Width V Position and V Height see Section 5 2 1 2 and Section 5 2 1 1 The value range is dynamic The FW prevents windows from exceeding the boundaries or over sizing The position and size of the windows are saved to the system The size and position of the customized window main or PiP remain valid even when toggling the PIP button front panel Remote control transmitter or protocol command The customized setup is cancelled only by explicitly selecting a preset Display Mode see first item in this table or if a new customized setup is created Use the front panel and buttons or the IR remote control transmitter to set the position and height of the Main and or PiP windows The PiP window maximum horizontal active image area is n 1600 pixels The display mode setup shown in Figure 4 is part of the entire system control and the selected Single Window also shows the current aspect ratio Best Fit VP 460 The OSD Menu Entire System Control Display Mode 1 Single
13. 59M HD SDI SMPTE 292M and 3G HD SDI SMPTE 424M e Looping 3G HD SDI Input SDI channeling letting you select one active audio signal from eight embedded stereo audio channels Multi Standard Video support NTSC 3 58 4 43 PAL M N 60 and SECAM Built in Time Base Corrector Stabilizes unstable video sources Built in Proc Amp with enhanced functions such as color correction gamma and dither Input and output level adjustment Digital S PDIF audio output Selectable Power Save modes for energy efficient usage SDI channeling letting you select one active audio signal from eight embedded stereo audio channels In addition the VP 460 Video Scaler Includes luma keying via the PiP window Includes advanced EDID management per input Analyzes the EDID of a selectable Master connection to one of the outputs Supports picture zooming both on main and PiP window from 100 to 160096 including separate V and H sharpness control Provides input and output colorspace control Supports HDMI deep color for output Features vertical keystone operation Is HDTV and computer graphics compatible and the resolution can be up or down scaled as required see output resolutions in Section 9 Comes with an On Screen Display OSD for easy setup and adjustment accessible via the IR remote control and via the front panel buttons Has a non volatile memory that retains the last settings used Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 Has an exter
14. GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 460 Video Scaler This product which incorporates HDMI technology is ideal for e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms auditoriums hotels and churches production studios rental and staging e Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes 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 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 we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VP 460 away from moisture excessive sunlight and
15. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 460 Video Scaler P N 2900 3001 46 Rev 4 VP 460 Quick Start Guide h This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go A to http www kramerelectronics com support product downloads asp to download the latest manual 1 or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box Ef The VP 460 Video Scaler 2 1 Quick start guide M IR remote control transmitter vvith batteries wi 4 Rubber feet M1 Povver supply 5V DC sta ama minimi ROUEN RO EE TT Step 2 Install the VP 460 Mount the machine in a rack using the RK 1 rack adapter or place on a table Step 3 Connect inputs and outputs bunar ik da vol PN 000000000000000 000000000000000 CV IN SDIIN SDI Loor Computer Graphics Composite Digia Camera Source PC DVD Player SDI Step 4 Connect the power Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the VP 460 and plug the adapter into the mains electricity Step 5 Set operation parameters via OSD menu Level 1 Title Line Level 2 Enter the OSD menu via the MENU button on the front Main Window Control panel or the IR remote control transmitter Select a menu item and set parameters as required ja p is Overscan Process Output Zoom Position Picture Zoom Sx 00080 Step 6 Operate via the front panel buttons and the remote control transmitter POWER Cycles
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17. UT gt Display Mode and then choose Single Window e Press the PIP window on the remote control transmitter see Section 7 3 The Dual Window Display Mode The VP 460 dual window mode feature lets you show two images on one screen the main window and the PiP window For example you can show a live video window on top of a graphic background or show two images on screen of the same input channel The PiP window appears even if no input signals are connected In this case the PiP window appears in dark gray and the main window appears in light gray VP 460 The Display Modes The dual window mode appears in the following preset PiP configurations Picture in Picture with a smaller PiP window superimposed over a full main window image Picture Picture where both images appear side by side and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained Split where both images are placed side by side with the same height The window customization feature see Section 5 2 lets you customize the dual window mode layout main window and PiP window to any size You can superimpose any input type over any or the same input type except for the limit below Note that you cannot superimpose PC over CV or CV over PC VP 460 The Display Modes EH 6 2 1 Activating the Dual window Mode You can activate the dual window mode indicated by an illuminated PIP front panel button in any of the following ways e Press and hold
18. ce av sh e SEE 6 PIP Source Figure 23 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter VP 460 Controlling the VP 460 Keys Function POWER Toggle the power save mode ON or OFF PIP Enter the dual window mode the latest setting see Section 6 2 BLANK Toggle between a blank screen black Screen and the display for both windows FREEZE Freeze unfreeze the output video image for both windows HDMI1 N A a HDMI2 N A a DP N A 0 PC1 Select the UXGA input o 3 PC2 N A Z SDI Select the SDI input az CV1 Select the composite video input cv2 NA YPbPr N A qm Press ENTER to access menu levels right arrow Use the up and down arrows to adjust ED numerical values and adjust the output volume level when not within the OSD MENU Enter Exit the OSD menu and return to the previous menu level MUTE Toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output HDMI1 N A HDMI2 N A 2 DP NJA PC1 Select the UXGA input 5 PC2 N A g SDI Select the SDI input CV1 Select the composite video input CV2 NJA YPbPr N A LOCK Lock the front panel buttons RESET to Press and hold to reset 720p XGA 720P 8 Flash Memory Upgrade You can upgrade the VP 460 via the Kramer K UPLOAD software Three types of upgrade files are available for upgrade video core peripherals and audio graphics The latest firmware version t
19. cted item in the OSD to blink or Off E Blink Period to determine the blinking rate E Timeout to 30 seconds before OSD timeout 60 seconds before OSD timeout or OFF Off means that that the OSD appears continuously E Setting Function Advanced Pause Test Pattern Factory Reset Set V Keystone to set the vertical keystone level E Useful if the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen In the OSD menu the value range shows 80 to 80 This feature is disabled on interlaced input Auto Sync Off to turn the auto sync On Off When ON 2 minutes after not detecting a valid video signal on the selected input or both inputs in the dual window mode the unit will disable the syncs and the audio on all the outputs until a valid input is again detected or any keypad button is pressed B When using the VP 460 for audio only we recommend that n you turn this feature off Luma Keying to set the transparency level of the PIP window see Section 5 8 1 B Volatile parameter screen may flicker Set Freeze to ON to freeze the window freezing the main window will also mute the audio output Blank to ON to display a blank window blanking the main window will also mute the audio output Note that any change in the display mode the input source n and or the output resolution may cancel the freeze and blank settings Mute to ON to mute the audio output E A mute icon appears on sc
20. digital audio output The VP 460 Video Scaler features e K Storm Scaling Technology Kramer s extremely high performance scaling technology High quality 3 2 and 2 2 pull down de interlacing and full up and down scaling of computer graphics video input signals e State of the art video processing technology with the highest quality de interlacing noise reduction and scaling performance for both standard definition and high definition signals e K IT XL Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology Ultra stable picture in picture picture and picture and split screen capability or fully customizable windows size and position control any source can be inserted into or positioned next to an SDI source and resized as desired e Ultra Fast Fade Thru Black FTB Switching Video switching transitions are clean and ultra fast The video fades to black and the new input fades from black for smooth glitch free switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches e Advanced deinterlacing functions including 3D comb filtering film mode diagonal correction and motion detection e Scaled Outputs HDMI and SDI outputs simultaneously e Output Resolutions HDTV and Computer Graphics up to 2K and 1080p UXGA with selectable refresh rates e Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections Follow input follow output best fit letterbox and user definable settings e Multi Standard SDI support SDI SMPTE 2
21. dow the more transparent it becomes thus letting the main window image show The higher the luminance the less transparent it becomes not letting the main window show through To use this feature it is recommended to set the PIP image as follows use low luminance colors for the background the key image portion and high luminance colors for the logo For certain displays the screen may flicker once for about a second after adding or changing the luma keying setting Since luma keying is a volatile parameter it may reset unexpectedly following a change in the setup So we recommend that you activate it after completing the setup When the luma keying feature is On any change in the setup either by the user or by resetting due to a setup change may cause the screen to flicker once The luma keying will recover automatically after resetting 6 1 6 1 1 6 2 The Display Modes The VP 460 can function in the single window display mode the factory default setup or the dual window display mode The Single Window Display Mode The single window mode shows one window on the screen The window size can be customized and its parameters modified via the OSD menu Activating the Single window Mode Set the VP 460 to the single window display mode in any of the following ways e Press and hold for 3 seconds the illuminated front panel PIP button until the button no longer illuminates e Access the OSD menu select INP
22. e the PiP window horizontally Use the V Position menu item in the same way to move the PiP vertically see Figure 11 to the right Original i Location Figure 11 Moving the PiP Window Note that the sequence in which you change the size and position of the window is insignificant as long as you make sure that the resized image does not go beyond the window boundaries VP 460 The OSD Menu 5 3 The Audio Menu Audio Process Main Window Control Audio Volume Balance Treble Bass Lip Sync SDI Channeling Figure 12 Audio Menu Setting Volume Balance Treble Lip Sync SDI Channeling Function Set the volume level dB see Figure 13 B Set the Input Volume dB to adjust the audio input level Output Volume dB to adjust the audio output level The output audio level can also be set via the and buttons on the front panel buttons when not in the OSD mode and or the IR remote control transmitter buttons see Section 7 3 Set the balance ratio E Set the treble dB 3 Set the bass level dB E Set the Lip Sync delay value msec E Set the SDI channeling for groups A B C and D and connect the active channels see Section 5 3 1 3 By default group A is connected and groups B C and D are disconnected Set the SDI channeling for groups A B C and D to Activate CH1 or Activate CH2 If other groups are set to Activate the remaining groups are read as None
23. e6 Disable error diffusion In frame 8 6 conversion Intra frame 8 6 conversion In frame 10 8 conversion Intra frame 10 8 conversion In frame 12 10 conversion Intra frame 12 10 conversion Set the image color back to its default values and position per window centers it correctly on the screen See Auto Positioning menu item in Section 5 2 Note that Auto Adjust is disabled when in the Freeze state 5 6 The Enhance Menu Main Window Control Enhance aH Sharpness V Sharpness Noise Reduction Process Figure 19 Enhance Menu Setting Function H Sharpness Select the horizontal sharpness level MA V Sharpness Select the vertical sharpness level Noise Reduction Set the input noise reduction levels Mosquito NR the higher the level the stronger the filtering of the image Combing NR set to improve the quality of the subtitles ME Temporal NR the higher the level the stronger the filtering of the image Useful when the noise is visible to the eye Block NR as the level is set higher the block noise disappears and the image appears softer W Input noise reduction except for Temporal NR is enabled for interlaced video processing only and is inactive in the progressive scan 5 7 The Scale Menu Main Window Control Scale Aspect Ratio Overscan Process Output Zoom Position Zoom Figure 20 Scale Menu VP 460 The OSD Menu Setting Function Aspect Ratio Overscan Outp
24. ed by the selected Master Connection the system searches for the best supported resolution If the search fails for example if the master connection is disconnected or EDID is unreadable the fallback resolution will be set to XGA Deep Color to Off the default for 8bit color depth or to Follow Output for applying deep color automatically on the HDMI output if supported by the display A change in the Deep Color setting will take effect after there is a hotplug on the HDMI output or if the user selects a new output resolution Color Space to RGB YPbPr422 or YPbPr444 Set H Position and V Position the horizontal and vertical zoom positions respectively to zoom into certain areas of the image M Lets you move the zoom area same as scanning an area with a magnifying glass Set the zoom MB Zooms into the center of the display Note that any change in the display mode the input source and or the output resolution will cancel the zoom setting 5 7 1 Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application The VP 460 offers four different aspect ratio settings Follow Input Follow Output Best Fit and Letterbox Here is how each of these settings works FOLLOW INPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input video or graphics signal are both preserved no scaling For example a composite video image with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear with the sa
25. eller 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 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our VVeb site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info Okramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power m supply before opening and servicing 46 P N 2900 3001 Rev 4
26. eso toGoogeo TA wasoxr sQeo 16001200050 Jrosozssre 180800960 _ 1600 r200 60 Jrosopes 9 3 1 SDI Output Resolutions Technical Specifications of the SDI Output Signal 480160 1080p25 576150 1080p29 97 mom T CSCSC Y VP 460 Technical Specifications 10 The VP 460 RS 232 Communication Protocol The Kramer Protocol lets you control the VP 460 from any standard terminal software for example the Windows HyperTerminal Application This section describes the e Protocol 3000 common commands see Section 10 1 e Audio video control commands via protocol 3000 see Section 10 2 e The button functions on the front panel and remote controller see Section 10 3 The protocol 3000 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 10 1 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Get front panel LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE locking state Parameters Description jLock mopej 7 Front panel locking state 0 or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Power state POWER POWER MODE POWER POWER MODE IRESUL Get power state POWER POWER POWER MODE Parameters Description POWER MODEJ power state 0
27. fines all the function numbers their valid parameters can be used with protocol 3000 Using the Communication Protocol with Protocol 3000 the Y Command Set Command Type in Y Control Type 0 Function Param Reply id 01Y Control Type 0 Function Param OK Set command example set window control 721 to PiP Send Hy 0 721 1 Reply 01 Y 0 721 1 OK 10 2 1 1st Level Input VP 460 The VP 460 RS Get Command Type in Y Control Type 1 Function Result id 01Y Control Type 1 Function Param Get command example get window control setup 721 Send Hy 1 721 Result 01 gy 1 721 1 You can add a last parameter to be located fourth in SET or third in GET to define a specific window For example Set H Sharpness value to 10 on the PiP window 1 Hy 0 510 10 1 Get H sharpness of the Main window 0 Hy 1 510 0 Audio Video Protocol Table You can associate a function number to its description and valid parameters intuitively by navigating the OSD menu according to the following logic A function number is directly related to its location in the OSD menu For example the third menu on the OSD is Process 3 in the hundreds The second menu item in Process is Film Mode 2 in the tens therefore the function number for it will be 320 37 item on the Main Window Control and the 2 item in the Process submenu see also Section 5 1 When navigating in the OSD MENU yo
28. for 3 seconds the front panel PIP button The latest PiP configuration appears e Press the PIP button on the IR remote control transmitter see Section 7 3 The latest PiP configuration appears e Access the OSD menu select INPUT gt Display Mode and then choose one of the preset PiP configurations Picture in Picture Picture Picture or Split 6 2 2 Setting the OSD Menu to PiP Window Control When the OSD menu is set to PiP Window Control you can control the PiP window and change its parameters for example select the PiP input size position and so on Section 6 2 3 3 shows how to select the PiP source via the OSD menu To set the OSD menu to PiP control 1 Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu 2 Scroll down to the Misc menu and press ENTER 3 Select the OSD submenu and press ENTER 4 Select Window Control and choose PIP WINDOW The OSD menu controls the PiP source 5 Press the MENU button to exit and accept changes The OSD menu title will show PiP Window Control 6 Youcan press the MENU button several times to exit the menu and save changes or modify PiP window parameters via the other menu items To return to Main Window control repeat the procedure above but select Main Window in the Window Control submenu 6 2 3 6 2 3 1 6 2 3 2 VP 460 The Display Modes Selecting the PIP Source To select a PiP source you have to set the VP 460 to any of the PiP display mode configurations and then
29. he Flash Memory Upgrade user guide as well as the latest version of K UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www kramerelectronics com 60 Flash Memory Upgrade 9 Technical Specifications INPUTS 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 composite video 1V 75Q on an RCA connector 1 SDI on a BNC connector 1 PC IN unbalanced stereo audio 1Vrms nom 100k2 on a 3 5mm mini jack connector 1 L and R unbalanced stereo audio 1Vrms nom 100kQ on 2 RCA connectors OUTPUTS 1 SDI on a BNC connector 1 HDMI deep color connector 1 S PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector COMPLIANCE Supports HDMI deep color WITH HDMI STANDARD OUTPUT 640x480 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 RESOLUTIONS 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1360x768 60 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x900 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1920x1200 60 480160 480p60 576150 576p50 720p50 720p59 94 720p60 1080p23 976 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29 97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59 94 1080p60 2K50 2K60 CONTROLS Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a 9 pin D sub connector OPERATING 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 40 C TEMPERATURE STORAGE 40 to 70 C 49 to 158 F TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 1096 to 9096 RHL non condensing POWER 5V DC 2 90A CONSUMPTION
30. io Overscan Output Zoom Position Pict ure Zoom Provess Enhance Level 3 E Window Control Output Process Video Resolution Master Connectio Deep Color Color Space Picture Enhance Function Entire System Control Master Connection HDMI SDI Process Picture Enhance If the display layout includes a PiP window you can set the OSD menu to control the main source window and the PIP window separately by defining Window Control see Section 5 8 General characteristics which apply to the entire system for example setting the volume are changed without needing to shift control the title line will state Entire System Control VP 460 The OSD Menu Note that e A selected parameter that turns gray becomes valid immediately there is no need to press Enter to save the changes e Exiting the menu saves the parameter to the memory e Data is saved per window and per input to a dedicated input window memory as applicable The control buttons let you control the VP 460 via the OSD menu Press the e MENU or lt button to enter the menu exit the menu and when in the OSD menu move to the previous level and change menu settings in the OSD screen e ENTER or button to access sub menu items e Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu e Up or down arrows to change settings changes are immediate Note that when the exiting menu all the changes are automatica
31. lly saved to the non volatile memory The default OSD timeout is set to 30 seconds and can be changed see Section 5 8 5 1 1 OSD Control Icons The following three icons Y and E are included to indicate when functionality applies to the Main window the PiP Window or the entire system e for Main Window Control e for PiP window Control e B for Entire System Control 5 2 The Input Menu GRacggomag Figure 3 Input Menu Setting Display Mode Input Source VP 460 The OSD Menu Main Window Control Input Display Mode Input Source Input Settings Window Customization Function Select the display mode see Figure 4 Single Window single window mode operation with one channel displayed 3 Picture in Picture PiP dual window mode operation a smaller window superimposed over a full screen image see Section 6 2 E Picture t Picture PoP dual vvindovv mode operation both images appear side by side and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained see Section 6 2 3 Split SbS dual window mode operation both images are placed side by side with the same height see Section 6 2 E When selecting a PiP configuration set the Main window or the PiP window parameters via Misc gt OSD Window Control see Section 5 8 Customized Indicates that the image size is customized read only E After customizing the position and size of the main or PiP windows the display
32. me aspect ratio on a 1080p 16 9 output image surrounded by black bars FOLLOW OUTPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input signal is re sized to precisely match the aspect ratio and resolution of the VP 460 output signal This may result in some distortion to the input signal images BEST FIT This setting re sizes the video or graphics input signal to best fit the output resolution while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal For example a composite video signal 4 3 aspect ratio will best fit to the top and bottom of a widescreen output image resulting in black pillars on either side LETTERBOX This setting compresses the top and bottom edges of the input signal but fills the width of the screen 5 7 2 Master Connection Settings The Master Connection HDMI or SDI is usually set to the main output display so that the optimal resolution for that display can be obtained By setting the output resolution to Native the VP 460 is triggered to read the EDID of the main display and change the output resolution value according to the native resolution of the display Note that when the output resolution is set to Native e Selecting SDI as the Master Connection results in an output resolution of 720p 260 e f SDI is selected as the Master Connection hot plugging the HDMI output will not change the output resolution e If HDMI is selected as the Master Connection and a new display is connected
33. nal 5V DC power source Control your VP 460 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 The VP 460 is housed in a desktop enclosure letting 2 units to be rack mounted side by side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK 1 rack adapter 3 1 Defining the VP 460 Video Scaler This section defines the VP 460 Enu RESET PANEL To720P Lock Ja Oud VP 460 0000000 SDIIN SDI Loop Figure 1 VP 460 Video Scaler ET VP 460 Overview l Feature l Function Accepts IR remote commands IR LED Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands 8 Navigation Buttons v VOLUME Button gt ENTER Button Press to select the computer graphics input Press to select the composite video input Press to select the SDI input Toggles the dual window mode Picture in Picture function see Section 6 2 Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image Press to move down the menu list see Section 7 1 1 and to decrease numerical values When not within the OSD menu mode press to reduce the output volume Press to access the OSD menu exit the OSD menu and when in the OSD menu move to the previous level in the OSD screen see Section 7 1 1 Press to move up the menu list values see Section 7 1 1 and to Increase nume
34. ons 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 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 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 perfo
35. or off to enter standby mode 1 or on to power up Restart device RESET RESET OK Peripheral firmware UPGRADE UPGRADE OK update execute Usually the firmware will upload to the device via a command such as LDFW A device reset may be needed to complete the process Video core Firmware UPGRADES UPGRADES OK Operation commands Command Syntax Response update execute Reset configuration FACTORY FACTORY to factory default Set SN st FCT SN JSNA FCT SN JSNA RESULT a audioiideosommoncommens 99 Command Syntax Response Output volume VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME IPARAMETE IPARAMETER RESULT Get output volume VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VALUE Parameters Description IVOLUME PARAMETERI output volume parameters VALUE either positive or negative digits minus sign precedes negative values Nd increase current value t decrease current value Win customization WIN CUST WINDOW HPOS WIN CUST WINDOW HPOS AW vPos vH HW vPosl VH RESUL Parameters Description fast window customization WINDOW 0 for main window 1 for PiP window HPOS horizontal position value HW horizontal width value VPOS vertical position value VH vertical height value Set dual window state PIP P P MOD PIP PIP MODE RESUL 7 Parameters Description
36. ou 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 repairthe product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in theoriginal 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
37. ource for example a composite video player to the CV IN VIDEO INPUT RCA connector Connect an SDI source for example an SDI digital camera to the SDI IN VIDEO INPUT BNC connector Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN connectors PC IN 3 5mm mini jack and CV IN RCA connectors as required not shown in Figure 2 Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display Connect the SDI LOOP BNC connector to an SDI monitor for example an SDI display Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI acceptor for example an SDI display with speakers Connect the S PDIF OUT RCA connector to an audio acceptor for example a receiver not shown in Figure 2 If required you can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 terminal block see Section 7 2 1 10 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 2 Computer Graphics Source DVD Player Digital Composite Camera Display Figure 2 Connecting the VP 460 Video Scaler with Speakers VP 460 Connecting the VP 460 EN 5 5 1 The OSD Menu The VP 460 OSD menu lets you set the operation parameters for the e Main Window Control e PIP Window Control e Entire System Control The nature of the operation setup appears in the OSD title as shown in the example in Section 5 1 e The title line shows the control mode Main PIP or En
38. power Source buttons to select an input Press one of the 3 INPUT MAIN signal The MENU button shows the main OSD menu The arrow buttons and ENTER button let you navigate within the OSD menu Press the PIP button to toggle the PiP mode and then press one of the 3 INPUT PIP Source buttons to select the PiP window resolution helpful if you fail to see the Press and hold to reset to the default input signal on the display Contents 10 1 10 2 10 3 Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview Defining the VP 460 Video Scaler Connecting the VP 460 The OSD Menu OSD Menu Operation Example The Input Menu The Audio Menu The Process Menu The Picture Menu The Enhance Menu The Scale Menu The Miscellaneous Menu The Display Modes The Single Window Display Mode The Dual Window Display Mode Controlling the VP 460 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons Controlling via the OSD Menu Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Flash Memory Upgrade Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Input Resolutions Output Resolutions The VP 460 RS 232 Communication Protocol The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands Audio Video Communication Protocol Keystroke Codes Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 VP
39. ram 0 Syntax example Y 0 10 0 lt CR gt gt MENU keystroke GET command for keystrokes will return ERR The following table defines the keystroke function codes Keystroke Keystroke Keystroke Button Code Button Code Button Code MENU FREEZE CH2 SDI ENTER LOCK MUTE MINUS cr Vi POWER m fs ocv ja joo fe pum e Jeven Jo 1l SS VP 460 The VP 460 RS 232 Communication Protoco 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 cart
40. reen Disable Output to turn the sync and audio On Off When ON the unit will disable the syncs and mute the audio output until any keypad button is pressed B Once Disable Output is enabled a countdown appears letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state Set the Test pattern to Slide Bar non HDCP Color Bar HDCP or Off Each test pattern includes a sinusoid audio signal at 10dB 1kHz We recommend that you set the Display Mode to Single Window see Section 5 2 and set the Output Resolution to 1080p see Section 5 7 Note that the Color Bar test pattern changes the OSD menu coloring and the following message appears on the display Ignore OSD Coloring Changing the output resolution will not cancel the test pattern Reset to factory default values see Section 9 1 E Once Factory Reset is enabled a countdown appears letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state VP 460 The OSD Menu 5 8 1 The Luma Keying Feature The luma keying feature lets you display the PiP window the key image as semi transparent over the main window This feature can be used to have the PiP window display a static or dynamic logo for example which will appear on a transparent background To apply the luma keying feature first set the PiP window to the desired size and location and then turn luma keying On The PiP image will show without its background The lower the luminance in the PIP win
41. rical values When not within the OSD menu mode press to increase the output volume Press to access sub menu items and select from several settings see Section 7 1 1 Press to reset the video resolution to 720p and change the deep color settings to off on the output see Section 5 7 Press and hold for about 3 seconds to reset to 720p 14 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock unlock the front panel buttons 15 AUDIO PC IN 3 5mm Mini Connect to the unbalanced audio of the computer Jack Connector graphics source 16 AUDIO CV IN L R RCA Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the composite Connector video source 17 AUDIO S PDIF OUT RCA Connect to a digital audio acceptor Connector e HDMI OUT Connector RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller SDI OUT BNC Connector Connect to an SDI acceptor Connect to an HDMI acceptor 5V DC connector for powering the unit 4 Connecting the VP 460 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 460 After connecting your VP 460 connect its power and then switch on the power to each device You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs connect only those that are required To connect the VP 460 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect a computer graphics source to the PC IN VIDEO 15 pin HD INPUT connector Connect a composite video s
42. rm 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 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 y
43. s check the menu title f PiP Window Control appears continue to step 7 If not continue to the next step Press the V button to move to the Misc menu and press ENTER Select the OSD submenu and press ENTER Select Window Control and choose PiP Window Control The OSD menu controls the PIP source Press the MENU button a number of times to return to the main OSD menu and accept changes Scroll to the Input menu and press ENTER Select Input Source and press ENTER Choose the input for the PiP window Press the MENU a few times until you exit the OSD menu changes are saved upon exit 7 Controlling the VP 460 The VP 460 can be controlled via e The front panel buttons see Section 7 1 e The OSD menu see Section 7 2 e The infrared remote control transmitter see Section 7 3 7 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP 460 includes the following front panel buttons e Input selector buttons for selecting the required input PC CV and SDI see Section 7 1 1 e PIP and FREEZE buttons note these buttons illuminate when selected e MENU left arrow ENTER right arrow and up down arrow buttons e Output Volume up and down buttons when not in the OSD mode e RESET TO 720p and PANEL LOCK buttons 7 1 1 Using the INPUT Front Panel buttons When selected an INPUT front panel button behaves as follows Selecting the Causes the button to Main input button Illuminate continuously PiP input b
44. tion image Set the deinterlacing per window sync to Current Field for a long delay IE Older Field for a short delay MA When selecting Older Field diagonal correction is disabled Film Mode Set to Off for no pull down I Follow Input to automatically identify the required pull down 2 2 or 3 2 pull down Ia 24PsF to force 24PsF pull down Ia Diagonal Correction Set the level of diagonal interpolation from 0 to 3 When set to the lower level the diagonal image does not appear smooth MD Sensitivity Set from Level 1 to Level 5 wa Select the motion detection sensitivity for filtering of interlaced images Set a high value for video where there is generally a large amount of motion or a low value for little motion EH VP 460 The OSD Menu 5 5 The Picture Menu Picture a Main Window Control Picture Brightness Contrast Color Color Correction Black Level Gamma Mode Dither Auto Adjust Figure 18 Picture Menu Setting Function Brightness Set the brightness level NY Contrast Set the contrast level A Set the color level Ig Color Correction Set the blue green and flesh color levels from 0 to 4 Ig Black Level Set the black level ME Set the gamma correction factor to Off 0 4 0 8 1 2 1 6 2 0 2 4 or 2 8 B The higher the value the darker the image Set the error diffusion E Dither Auto Adjust VP 460 The OSD Menu Mode0 Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode4 Mode5 Mod
45. tire system e Level 1 lists the main menu items e Level 2 includes the second hierarchy level below level 1 e Level 3 includes the third hierarchy level below level 2 e Function is the selectable parameter or numerical value and can appear either under level 2 or 3 OSD Menu Operation Example In the example illustrated below the Master Connection is set to SDI see Section 5 7 The table below shows function 632 from the Protocol in Section 10 2 1 e 6 in the hundreds represents Scale which is the 6 menu item in the main menu list e 3inthe tens represents Output which is 3 in the Scale menu e 2inthe units represents Master Connection which is second in the Output menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function Range Function Scale 6 Output 3 Master Connection HDMI o 632 g P 460 The OSD Menu The subtitle below the title line shows the current level accessed Scale in this example After selecting Output which is the second Level it appears in the subtitle Once Master Connection is selected the Title changes to Entire System Control indicating that the selection will affect the entire system The subtitle shows the current Level 3 selection and the menu list shows the function SDI Gm Du 3 Level1 Level2 Title Line 2020003 220053 ED Level 1 Level 3 Title Line Level1 Title Line Level 2 Main Window Control Scale Aspect Rat
46. to the Master Connection output hot plug the VP 460 VP 460 The OSD Menu automatically reads the EDID of that display and updates the output resolution accordingly If the VP 460 cannot find the EDID of the Master Connection output it cannot obtain the Native resolution and the output resolution is set to 720p 960 default 5 8 E3 PA CO E ED C C2 Figure 21 Misc Menu Setting Information VP 460 The OSD Menu Process The Miscellaneous Menu Main Window Control Misc Information OSD Advanced Pause Factory Reset Function the input resolution and frequency the output resolution and firmware versions 8 If the selected output is the native output resolution it will be displayed under Native Output in case of an explicit output resolution the title will be Output Set Window Control to Main Window Control to set the OSD menu to control the Main window letting you select the input and other parameters for the main window or to PiP Window Control to control the PiP window letting you select the input and other parameters for the PiP window 3 H Position to set the horizontal position of the OSD B V Position to set the vertical position of the OSD 3 Transparency to set the transparency to On or off Transparency Gain to set the transparency level once set to transparent Transparency Bias to set the transparency level E Blink to On for the sele
47. u will be able to see the Film Mode valid parameters The following table defines the protocol commands 2nd Level E Level 4th Level Range Func Note Display Mode SingleWindow o 110 Single window also Peep 1 fate span mi ey TE Owtmzed resaon Input Source ev e f In case the window PC 11 is inactive 1 will be returned 17 HD SD video types c jwme amp m 1 fide scan Je d ef 2 Communication Protocol 47 ist 2nd Level 3rd Level Level L HDCP Mode psa Color Space Window Customization H Width V Height Audio Volume Input Volume Output Volume Baere Lip Sync Channeling Deinterlacing Method 4th Level Range Func Note on 1 ir 1024x768 60 Jo 135 Applicable to input one dme ae Ja Leones Je presovtosooso Je HexwizogeonB s RGB o 136 Applicable to PC 1 inputs only C bhos e n ques pe mum mugs a i Toom mz woe zo Jensen m eie xo bom aso 251 Activate CH1 Activate CH2 Activate CH1 Activate CH2 Line Doubler Volatile parameter Motion Adaptive unavailable in progressive Scan t 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range Func Note Level Sync Current Field lo 312 Unavailable in Older Field progressive scan Fi ode ot o b 99 o 2apsFMode Followinput ft cS Diagonal 0 3
48. ut Zoom Position 0 The OSD Menu Set see Section 5 7 1 to Follow Input If the input lt output display with a blank border input gt output is denied and the aspect ratio automatically changes to Follow Output f Follow Output If the input lt output scale up the picture If the input 2 output scale down the picture I Best Fit the best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios I Letterbox to compress the top and bottom edges of the input signal but fill the width of the screen I Applies to the Single Window display mode only Set the overscan per window to Off 5 or 10 Ma Set the Output Resolution to Native 640x480 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 060 1024x768 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1360x768 60 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x900 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1920x1200 60 480160 480p60 576150 576p50 720p50 720p59 94 720p60 1080p23 976 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29 97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59 94 1080p60 2K50 2K60 E Note that any change in the output resolution will cancel the zoom setting and window customization and may cancel the freeze and blank settings as well Master Connection to HDMI or SDI to determine the machine s behavior see Section 5 7 2 8 If the native resolution is not support
49. uted via the VP 460 SDI output to the input of 6810HDXL CH1 in group B is muted groups A C and D are disconnected see example in Figure 14 VP 460 The OSD Menu Group A CH1 Disconnected None CH2 Disconnected None Group B CH1 Disconnected Mute CH2 to the SDI input of 6810HDXL Activate CH2 Group C mn a CH1 Disconnected None a a8 CH2 Disconnected None EZD an Group D 1EM i GL posae CH1 Disconnected None a B CH2 Disconnected None CA Figure 16 SDI Channeling Example If a different channel within a connected group is activated the other channel will automatically become mute If a channel in a disconnected group is activated the system will automatically disconnect the other groups as well as the other channel in the active group VP 460 The OSD Menu EH 5 4 The Process Menu The Process menu functions are available for interlaced video processing only and not for progressive scan E Main Window Control Process Deinterlacing Film Mode Diagonal Correction MD Sensitivity E2 PAL E2ED CS C Figure 17 Process Menu Setting Function Deinterlacing Set the deinterlacing method to Line Doubler reduces the flicker and improves the quality of the image to some extent NJI Line doubler takes an interlaced scan doubles the lines The additional lines provide a better quality image and a brighter output Motion adaptive to produce a brighter smoother and higher resolu
50. utton Blink the light On period is shorter than the light Off period Same Main input button and Blink the light On period is longer than the light Off period PiP button If you want to adjust the image of a selected input in a window press that input button again up to 3 times for fast tuning Pressing that input button for the fourth time initiates full tuning of the window VP 460 Controlling the VP 460 7 2 7 2 1 Controlling via the OSD Menu You can change PiP Window parameters main window parameters and entire system parameters via the OSD menu as described in Section 5 Connecting to the VP 460 via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 460 via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VP 460 via RS 232 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 460 unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC 7 3 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter This IR remote control transmitter is compatible with various Kramer machines therefore not all its buttons are applicable to the VP 460 The table below defines buttons that are relevant to the VP 460 the functionality of the other buttons is marked N A You can control the VP 460 from the infrared remote control transmitter BLANK e MAIN Sour
51. width an OSD slide bar appears and press to increase the width or to decrease the width see Figure 6 The following example shows how to decrease the width of the window enlarge horizontally to the right Figure 6 Increasing the Width E VP 460 The OSD Menu 4 Select V Height an OSD slide bar appears and press to increase the height or to decrease the height see Figure 7 enlarge vertically from lower side Figure 7 Increasing the Height 5 2 1 2 Moving the Position of the Main and or PiP Window Use the H Position and V Position items in the OSD to change the position of the window using the and buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter as illustrated in Figure 8 H Position to the left down V Position Figure 8 Positioning the Window To move the position of the window do the following VP 460 The OSD Menu 1 Check that window control is set as required for example PiP Window Control 2 Select Window Customization The following Window appears PiP Window Control Window Customization H Position H Width V Position H Height Figure 9 Window Customization 3 To move the picture to the right select H Position An OSD slide bar appears PiP Window Control H Position Process B a 3 a Figure 10 H Position Slide Bar VP 460 The OSD Menu 4 Press the buttons to mov
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