Kramer Electronics VP-747 user manual About Hdmi

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Overview

Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma and temporal noise

Reduces digital artifacts such as mosquito and block noise

Comes in a rugged, professional 19" 3U rack-mountable metal enclosure

Uses a universal 100-240VAC automatic power supply, and rear panel power switch

Control the VP-747via the:

Front panel and a user-friendly menu-driven OSD (see Section 9.1)

High contrast LCD Display (see Section 9.2)

IR remote control transmitter (see Section 9.3)

ETHERNET/RS-232 (see Section 9.4)

Kramer VP-727TPresentation Switcher Control Panel1

3.1About HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital2audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee.

In particular, HDMI3:

Provides a simple4 interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy5 cable

Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital audio6 on a single cable

Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements

1 See the separate user manual on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

2 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital- to-analog conversions

3 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC

4 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems is reduced

5 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m

6 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats

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Contents Model Contents Figures TablesAbout the VP-747 IntroductionGetting Started Quick Start Overview RgbhvSee Table See Section About Hdmi Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Define the front panel of the VP-747Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler # Feature FunctionYour VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Feature Function Program OUTInstalling on a Rack Before Installing in a RackHow to Rack Mount Some models, the front panel may feature built-in rack earsConnecting the VP-747  The Ethernet port3, see SectionConnecting the VP-747 Connecting Different Source Types InputComponent RGBCsConnecting the Outputs Connecting the Preview OUT / Program OUT ConnectorsConnecting the VP-747 Control Ports Connecting a PC via RS-232Connecting the Audio Control Port Connecting the VP-727A to the VP-747Connecting the VP-747 to the Kramer VP-727T VP-727AConnecting the VP-747 via the Ethernet port Understanding the VP-747Understanding the Universal Inputs Understanding the PREVIEW/PROGRAM OutputsUsing the Preview output, you can Example showing the use of the Preview and Program Output Switching/Scaling of an Input Understanding the PIP Button Feature PIP SourceMain Source RGsBLocking and Unlocking the Front Panel Operating the VP-747 Operating via the OSD Menu ScreenSetting Function Selection/Range Default Input Sub-menu RGBHV, Rgbs RgbhvSetting Function Selection/Range Default Scale PIPSetting Function Selection/Range Default ValuesPreview and Program Input and Output Settings Setting Function Range DefaultDefine the output Mode Setting Define the Transition screen Audio Menu Items Define the screen Save Lock Operating via the Front Panel LCD Display Changing the speed of the TransitionOperating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter KeysOperating via the Ethernet Defines the menu items Menu ItemsTechnical Specifications Includes the technical specifications11 VP-747 Communication Protocol Set Commands1 Main Source VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol Rgbhv Rgbspc PAL 153 PAL-M Program Input PAL-N Video Standard Ntsc VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol VP-747 Communication Protocol PIP VP-747 Communication Protocol Limited Warranty 2900-000563 REV