Kramer Electronics user manual Getting to Know Your PIP-200, Feature Function

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5GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PIP-200

The KRAMER PIP-200is a Multi-Standard Picture in Picture Video Inserter designed for studio and other applications for monitoring and special effects generation. Front panel switches control the size of the inserted picture (1/4, 1/9, 1/16 or 1/36th of the screen), its position, its border color and matte color and they can also be used to freeze the inserted picture. The user can flip between the inserted and background image, with a key or wipe effect. A single color can be displayed instead of the background video source and the user can flip between the inserted picture and the background image, using a front panel switch. Additional features of the PIP-200include the ability to insert an NTSC image into a PAL background and vice versa. When turned off, the machine saves its settings in an internal EEPROM, recalling them when it is turned on again. The encoder's power up settings (PAL, NTSC, NTSC4.43) can be selected via internal jumpers inside the machine. Control of the machine is also possible via its RS-232 port with the software which is provided with the machine. Front/rear panel features of the PIP-200are described in Figure 1, Table 2 and Table 3.

 

 

Figure 1: PIP-200 Front/Rear Panel Features

 

 

 

Table 2: PIP-200 Front Panel Features

 

 

 

 

No.

Feature

 

Function

 

 

 

 

1.

Power Switch

 

Illuminated switch supplies power to the unit.

2.

PAL pushbutton

 

When pressed, illuminates and selects PAL encoding for the output.

3.

NTSC pushbutton

 

When pressed, illuminates and selects NTSC encoding for the output.

4.

NTSC 4.43 pushbutton

 

When pressed, illuminates and selects NTSC 4.43 encoding for the output.

5.

ON pushbutton

 

Toggles the PIP insert function on and off. Illuminated when on is selected.

6.

WIPE pushbutton

 

Wipes the inserted picture in and out.

7.

FREEZE pushbutton

 

Toggles the freezing of the inserted picture. Illuminates when frozen.

8.

INVERT pushbutton

 

Toggles the swapping of the inserted and background picture. Illuminates when

 

 

 

swapped.

9.

SIZE pushbutton

 

Selects the inserted picture size (1/4,1/9,1/16 or 1/36th of the screen.

10.

BORDER pushbutton

 

Toggles the border around the inserted picture. Illuminates when a border is

 

 

 

selected.

11.

MATT pushbutton

 

Toggles a Matte (single color) background. Illuminates when Matte is selected.

12.

Y pushbutton

 

Press to set the color of the border or the Matte. (Y component).

13.

R-Ypushbutton

 

Press to set the color of the border or the Matte. (V component).

14.

B-Ypushbutton

 

Press to set the color of the border or the Matte. (U component).

 

 

 

 

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Contents Accessories Table Of Contents Introduction Factors Affecting Quality of ResultsSpecifications Unpacking and ContentsHOW do I GET STARTED? Optional Accessories Feature Function Getting to Know Your PIP-200Input B COMPOSITE/YC Typical Applications Picture in PictureInstallation Connecting to Video DevicesUsing the PIP-200 Connecting to a PC Installing the Pip Control softwareUsing the PC Control Software Page Page Help Sub Menu When Communication protocol selection Video Signal TroubleshootingPower and Indicators Taking Care of Your MachineUsing the Protocol 12 RS-232 Communication ProtocolFront Panel Switch Numbering Limited WarrantyHOW YOU can GET Warranty Service