Introduction | Kramer Electronics VP-770 instruction

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 Compliance Feature Function Hdmi VP-770 VP-770 Overview Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP-770 15-pin HD Connector Pinout VP-770 Connecting the VP-770 Connecting the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Wiring the TP Line in / Line OUT RJ-45 Connectors Wire Color Microphone Pinout Audio Input Pinout Level Range Function OSD MenuOSD Menu Operation Example Output Master Connection VP-770 The OSD Menu OSD Control Icons Setting Function Input Menu Volatile parameter Window Customization System Changing the Size of the Main and/or PiP Window Changing the Size of the Window Moving the Position of the Main and/or PiP Window Increasing the Width Select Window Customization. The following Window appears Resized image does not go beyond the window boundaries Audio Menu Audio Menu SDI Process Menu Provide a better quality image and a brighter output Picture Menu Picture Menu Enhance Menu Enhance Menu Applies to the Single Window display mode only Scale Menu Setting Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio Master Connection Settings Resolution and firmware versions Miscellaneous Menu Following 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 Modes Ratios of both images are maintained Activating the Dual Window Mode Setting the OSD Menu to PiP Window Control Selecting the PIP Source Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel Buttons Selecting 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 to Connecting 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 Port Local Area Connection Properties Window Ethernet Port Configuration and Control Input Source Connecting the PIP Contact Closure Remote Control PINs Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Keys Function Using the IR Transmitter Port Tunneling Port Tunneling VP-770 Port Tunneling Flash Memory Upgrade Technical Specifications Inputs Default Communication Parameters Input ResolutionsPC Input Resolutions CV Input Resolutions DP Input ResolutionsYUV Input Resolutions Hdmi Input Resolutions PC Output Resolutions Output ResolutionsHdmi Output Resolutions Technical Specifications of the Hdmi Output Signal Using 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 SDI Level RGB LEVEL1 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 Code POWER-MODE #CR Identification commands Network settings commands Protocol Port Page Safety Warning