Kramer Electronics VP-770 user manual Introduction

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1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!

Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-770Presentation Switcher/Scaler. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

∙Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and churches, production studios, rental and staging

∙Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes

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Contents VP-770 Page Page Contents Figures Introduction Safety Instructions Getting StartedAchieving the Best Performance Recycling Kramer Products Overview VP-770 Overview VP-770 Overview Defining the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler About the Power Connect FeatureUsing Twisted Pair Cable Hdcp ComplianceFeature Function HdmiVP-770 VP-770 Overview Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-770 15-pin HD Connector PinoutVP-770 Connecting the VP-770 Connecting the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Wiring the TP Line in / Line OUT RJ-45 Connectors Wire ColorMicrophone Pinout Audio Input PinoutLevel Range Function OSD MenuOSD Menu Operation Example Output Master ConnectionVP-770 The OSD Menu OSD Control Icons Setting Function Input MenuVolatile parameter Window Customization SystemChanging the Size of the Main and/or PiP Window Changing the Size of the WindowMoving the Position of the Main and/or PiP Window Increasing the WidthSelect Window Customization. The following Window appears Resized image does not go beyond the window boundaries Audio Menu Audio MenuSDI Process Menu Provide a better quality image and a brighter outputPicture Menu Picture MenuEnhance Menu Enhance MenuApplies to the Single Window display mode only Scale MenuSetting Selecting the Correct Aspect RatioMaster Connection Settings Resolution and firmware versions Miscellaneous MenuFollowing message appears on the display Ignore OSD Coloring Luma Keying Feature Emergency Alert System XML File Transfer Output Resolution EAS RequirementsText Length Definitions Activating the Single window Mode Single Window Display ModeDual Window Display Mode Display ModesRatios of both images are maintained Activating the Dual Window Mode Setting the OSD Menu to PiP Window ControlSelecting the PIP Source Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel ButtonsSelecting the PiP Source via the OSD Menu Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons Using the Input Front Panel buttonsControlling the VP-770 Selecting Causes the button toConnecting to the VP-770 via your Browser Controlling via the OSD MenuControlling via the VP-770 Web Pages Connecting to the VP-770 via RS-232 Connecting the VP-770 via the Ethernet PortLocal Area Connection Properties Window Ethernet Port Configuration and Control Input SourceConnecting the PIP Contact Closure Remote Control PINs Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Keys FunctionUsing the IR Transmitter Port Tunneling Port TunnelingVP-770 Port Tunneling Flash Memory Upgrade Technical Specifications InputsDefault Communication Parameters Input ResolutionsPC Input Resolutions CV Input Resolutions DP Input ResolutionsYUV Input Resolutions Hdmi Input ResolutionsPC Output Resolutions Output ResolutionsHdmi Output Resolutions Technical Specifications of the Hdmi Output SignalUsing the Communication Protocol VP-770 RS-232 Communication ProtocolCommunication Protocol Mimicking OSD Set Command Using the Communication Protocol with Legacy Protocol Character Symbols Definitions MeaningProtocol Table Mimicking OSD 1st 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range SDILevel RGBLEVEL1 Enhance Sharpness 1st 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range Func 480p60 1st 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range Func OFF Protocol Table Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons Protocol 3000 Common Operation CommandsOperation commands Keystroke Button CodePOWER-MODE #CR Identification commands Network settings commandsProtocol Port Page Safety Warning