Kramer Electronics user manual Overview, PIP-300 and PIP-200xl feature

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Overview

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The high performance PIP-200xl/PIP-300is a picture-in-picture inserter for composite video, s-Video (Y/C) and component video (YUV1).

The PIP-300 and PIP-200xl feature:

￿￿A multi standard picture-in-picture video inserter designed to accept three2 video sources and display them all on the same screen simultaneously in two layers

￿￿Three2 sets of composite video, s-Video and component video inputs, and a composite video, s-Video and component video output

￿￿Non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the power off and then on again3

Using the PIP-200xlor the PIP-300you can do the following:

￿￿Position sources on the screen as desired and select their size from a list

￿￿Put a text label in each inserted picture

￿￿Put a border around each inserted picture

￿￿Utilize sources of different formats and standards4

In addition, the PIP-200xl/PIP-300:

￿￿Includes 10-bit video A/D and D/A converters throughout the unit, to ensure the highest quality video

￿￿Is controllable via the front panel buttons and the user-friendly OSD and LCD, as well as via RS-232

￿￿Is dependable, rugged, and fits in one vertical space of a standard 19” rack

To achieve the best performance:

￿￿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)

￿￿Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer PIP-200xl/PIP-300away 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

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Contents Models Contents FiguresTables Introduction Getting StartedQuick Start Menu Items PIP-300 and PIP-200xl feature OverviewYour Picture in Picture Inserter Machines Define the Picture in Picture Inserter machinesPIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter FeaturesFeature Function Installing on a Rack Before Installing on a RackConnecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter Connecting a PC Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem AdapterPIP-300 Main Menu Items Configuring and Operating your PIP-300Using the Menu Menu Item FunctionPIP-300 Menu Guide Mode Submenu Features PIP Sizing and Positioning FeaturesMode Function Video Settings Submenu Features Presets Submenu FeaturesRecommended PIP sizes Labeling Submenu Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode Press Input button 1, orSize and position channels 1 and 3 as desired Downloading from the Internet Firmware UpgradeConnecting the PC to the RS-232 Port Upgrading FirmwareAction area, select Erase then Program Technical Specifications PIP-200xl PIP-300Communication Protocol1 Protocol DefinitionsInstruction Codes for the Communication Protocol # Hex DescriptionDetails of Instruction SET Instruction 0x11 Contrast Instruction 0x21 to Instruction 0x29 Labeling Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty 2900-000081 REV
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