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KRAMER VP-701XL,VP-703XL,VP-704XLOPERATION MANUAL

Kramer VP-701/3/4XL

Manual


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Table of Contents

1 DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Regulatory Agency Acceptance........................................................................... 1

1.2 FCC Statement ................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Manual Copyright Notice ..................................................................................... 2

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 3

3 DEVICE SUMMARY ....................................................................................13

3.1 Device Capabilities ............................................................................................ 13

3.2 Device Features ................................................................................................ 13

3.3 VP-701XL .......................................................................................................... 14

3.4 VP-703XL .......................................................................................................... 14

3.5 VP-704XL .......................................................................................................... 14

4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .......................................................................15

4.1 VP-701XL & VP-703XL front panel .................................................................... 15

4.2 VP-704XL front panel ........................................................................................ 15

4.3 Button controls .................................................................................................. 15

4.4 Special button combinations and functions ........................................................ 16

4.4.1 Storing the current settings ................................................................................ 16

4.4.2 Locking front panel buttons & IR remote control ................................................ 17

4.4.3 Forcing NTSC output resolution ........................................................................ 17

4.4.4 Forcing PAL output resolution ........................................................................... 17

5 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .............................................................................18

5.1 VP-701XL & VP-703XL rear panel .................................................................... 18

5.2 VP-704XL rear panel ......................................................................................... 18

5.3 Computer inputs/outputs ................................................................................... 18

5.4 Video Genlock inputs (VP-704XL only) .............................................................. 18

5.5 Video outputs .................................................................................................... 19

5.6 RS232 control ................................................................................................... 19

6 INFRA-RED REMOTE CONTROL ...............................................................20

7 MENU LAYOUT AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT .......................................21

7.1 The High Level Menu Structure ......................................................................... 21

7.2 Group Names and Descriptions......................................................................... 22

7.3 Items Associated with the Adjust outputs group (Applies to VP-704XL only) ..... 22

7.4 Items Associated with the Adjust windows group .............................................. 24


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12.1 HD15 connector ................................................................................................ 56

12.2 RS232 / D9 socket ............................................................................................ 56

12.3 4 Pin mini-DIN S-video connector (YC) input ..................................................... 57

13 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................58


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used in accordance with the Instruction Manual, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely tocause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct theinterference at his own expense.

Caution: This equipment is intended for use in the manner prescribed in theInstruction Manual. Any user changes or modifications not expressly approved byKramer Electronics could void the users authority to operate the equipment.Connecting this equipment to external devices requires no specially shieldedcabling for FCC compliance. The Instruction Manual shows or describes the properconnection of this equipment for operation that insures FCC compliance.

Direct all inquiries regarding FCC compliance to: KRAMER ELECTRONICS, LTD.

1.3 Manual Copyright Notice

This Operation Manual is the intellectual property of Kramer Electronics 2007. Noportion of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any manner or by anymeans, including, but not limited to electronic and electro-mechanical, without itsexpress written permission.


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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To insure the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a

safe place for future reference.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit.No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

2.1 Power and connections

This unit must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthconnection.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected

to the wall outlet. The off state for this unit is called standby mode. In standbymode the unit is designed to consume a reduced quantity of power compared tonormal operating modes.

When not using the unit for a long period of time, insure that the AC power cord isdisconnected from the wall outlet.

The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible.

Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit.

2.2 Water and moisture

To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, operation of this device outdoorsand/or exposure to rain, water or excessive moisture is expressly prohibited.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filledwith liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

2.3 General care

Do not force switches or external connections.When moving the unit, disconnect the serial port connections first then the powercable and finally the interconnecting cables to other devices.

Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners, as thismay damage the unit. Use a clean dry cloth.

2.4 Location

Installation of this unit should be in a cool dry place, away from sources of

excessive heat, vibration, dust, moisture and cold.


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2 IMPORTANT: CONSIGNES DE SECURITE

Afin de tirer le meilleur de ce produit, merci de lire attentivement ce manuel.Gardez-le dans un endroit sr pour pouvoir le consulter nouveau.

Afin de rduire le risque de choc lectrique, ne retirez pas lunit de sa protection.

Aucune pice rparable par lutilisateur lintrieur. Rfrez-vous des personnesqualifies.

2.1 Alimentation lectrique et connexions

Il faut brancher l'appareil sur une prise du secteur disposant d'une mise la terre.

Cette unit nest pas dconnecte de la source de courant lectrique tant quelle

est connecte la prise murale. Le mode teint de cette unit est appel mode deveille. En mode de veille, cette unit est conue pour consommer une quantitrduite de courant par rapport aux modes normaux dutilisation.

Lorsque vous nutilisez pas lunit pendant une longue priode, assurez-vous quele cble dalimentation lectrique est dconnect de la prise murale.

La prise murale de courant doit tre installe prs de lunit et aisment accessible.

Ne branchez pas et nessayez pas dutiliser une unit visiblement endommage.

2.2 Eau et humidit

Pour rduire les risques dincendie et de dommages corporels, lutilisation de cetappareil lextrieur et/ou son exposition la pluie, leau ou une humiditexcessive est expressment interdite.

Lappareil ne doit pas tre expos aux gouttes ou aux claboussures et aucunobjet contenant de leau, comme par exemple un vase, ne doit tre pos surlappareil.

2.3 Entretien gnral

Ne forcez pas les boutons ou connexions externes.

Lorsque vous dplacez lunit, dconnectez dabord les connexions de ports ensrie puis le cble dalimentation et enfin les cbles de connexion avec dautresappareils.Nessayez pas de nettoyer lunit avec des dissolvants chimiques ou des produitsnettoyants en arosol, car cela peut endommager lunit. Utilisez un chiffon propreet sec.


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2.4 Emplacement

Linstallation de cette unit doit se faire dans un endroit frais et sec, loign desources excessives de chaleur, de vibrations, de poussire, dhumidit et de froid.

2.5 Aration

Les rainures et les ouvertures sur les cots de lunit servent larer. Pourpermettre une utilisation sre, vitez dobstruer ces ouvertures et assurez-vous quelunit est installe dans un endroit bien ar.

2.6 Proprit intellectuelle

Certaines puces IC dans ce produit contiennent des lments propritairesconfidentiels et/ou des secrets commerciaux. Vous ne devez donc pas copier,

modifier, adapter, traduire, distribuer, dmonter, dsassembler, ou dcomposerleur contenu.


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2 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Para sacar el mejor provecho de este producto, lase este manual condetenimiento. Gurdelo en un lugar seguro para poder hacerle referencia en el

futuro.

Para reducir el riesgo de calambre, no quite la cubierta del aparato.

No hay piezas utilizables dentro. Remtase todo mantenimiento a personalcualificado.

2.1 Corriente y conexiones

Esta unidad debe estar conectada a una toma de corriente elctrica con unaconexin a tierra de proteccin.

Mientras est conectada a una toma de electricidad, el aparato seguir conectadoa la fuente de corriente CA. A la posicin de off de este aparato se le denominaposicin de espera. En la posicin de espera, el aparato est diseado a consumiruna cantidad reducida de electricidad en comparacin con los modos de operacinnormales.

Asegrese de desconectar el cable de corriente CA de la toma de la pared cuandono va a utilizar el aparato por un periodo largo de tiempo.

La toma CA de la pared ha de estar instalada cerca del aparato y debe serfcilmente accesible.

No enchufe ni intente operar un aparato que est evidentemente daado.

2.2 Agua y humedad

Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o de daos personales, se prohbe la utilizacin deeste aparato en el exterior y/o su exposicin a la lluvia, al agua o a atmsferas deexcesiva humedad.

El aparato no debe situarse cerca de zonas en las que haya riesgo de goteo osalpicaduras. Tampoco deben colocarse objetos que contengan agua (jarrones,por ejemplo) en el mismo.

2.3 Cuidado general

No forzar interruptores o conexiones externas.

Al mover el aparato, desconecte las conexiones del puerto en serie primero, luegoel cable de electricidad y finalmente los cables interconectados a otros aparatos.No intente limpiar el aparato con disolventes qumicos o productos de limpieza

aerosol, ya que podran daar el aparato. Utiliza un pao limpio y seco.


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2.4 Ubicacin

Este aparato se debe instalar en un lugar seco y fresco, lejos de fuentes de calorexcesivas, la vibracin, el polvo, la humedad y el fro.

2.5 Ventilacin

El aparato viene provisto de ranuras y agujeros en los lados para la ventilacin.

Para asegurar una operacin eficaz, se debe evitar la obstruccin de estosagujeros y tambin asegurar que el aparato se instale en una zona con adecuadaventilacin.

2.6 Propiedad intelectual

Algunos chips con circuito integrado de este producto incluyen propiedadconfidencial y/o propiedad de secreto comercial. Por lo tanto queda prohibidocopiar, modificar, adaptar, traducir, distribuir, usar tcnicas retroactivas, desmontar,o recopilar los contenidos del mismo.


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2.4 Plaatsing

Deze eenheid moet genstalleerd worden op een koele droge plaats, uit de buurtvan bronnen van extreme hitte, vibraties, stof, vocht en kou.

2.5 Ventilatie

De sleuven en openingen aan de zijkant van de eenheid zijn voor ventilatie. Zorg ervoor dat de eenheid op een goed geventileerde plek genstalleerd wordt zodat dezebetrouwbaar werkt.

2.6 Intellectueel eigendom

Sommige IC chips in dit product bevatten vertrouwelijke informatie en/offabrieksgeheimen. U mag daarom de inhoud hiervan niet kopiren, wijzigen,

aanpassen, vertalen, verspreiden, nabouwen, of decompileren


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3 DEVICE SUMMARY

3.1 Device Capabili ties

All units are PC to video down-converters and feature a single video processingand scaling engine, with the VP-704XL also featuring video mixing, keying, Genlocksource and fader capabilities.

These functions allow the flexibility for handling a wide range of inputs and outputs(both PAL and NTSC), depending on the unit used.

All units are at one in the home and broadcast & display environments. They offer arange of high-level image processing functions with each model designed to fulfilla particular need.

The following is a summary of the main types of product available as marked on thefront of each unit:

VP-701XL & VP-703XL Down ConvertersDown converting an image is when a computer PC or HD input is inputted to theunit. The input signal is then converted into a suitable signal which can then bedisplayed for use on a video screen or television, such as composite video. Both ofthese units are identical in operation, except that the VP-703XL is in a 1U rack-mount case with a built-in power supply, and can be controlled via the RS232 port.

VP-704XL Down Converter with OverlayThis unit has all the features of a Down Converter, but it also has the added facilityto superimpose the inputted computer image on top of an existing video signal.This is achieved with the units inbuilt facilities such as Keying, Picture in Picture(PIP), and Fading. This unit is also in a rack-mount case with built-in power supply.

3.2 Device Features

Simple Control

The unit can be controlled from the front panel using the transparent (soft) keys onthe front of the unit or from an infra-red remote control

Upgradeability All units benefit from firmware upgradeability, thus reducing product obsolescenceby allowing the installation of the latest version of firmware.


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3.3 VP-701XL

3.4 VP-703XL

3.5 VP-704XL


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4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The range of buttons on the front of the unit provides the user with quick access for

selecting a variety of features.

The 5 main control buttons, with a MENU button at the centre andleft/right/up/down buttons surrounding it, provide the user with a way of navigatingthe on-screen-display (OSD) menu system.

Several other buttons on the front panel provide quick access to certain features ofthe unit.

4.1 VP-701XL & VP-703XL front panel

4.2 VP-704XL front panel

4.3 Button controls

A sub-set of the following buttons will be available on the front of the unit,depending on the model in use:

Button Button Function

MENU(at the

center ofthe arrowbuttons)

Press once to show the on-screen display (OSD). Hold in tocancel the OSD. Hold in for longer to store the current settings.

FREEZE Freezes the current image (does not affect any backgroundimage)

ZOOM Jumps to the Zoom menu item (also steps Zoom between

100%, 150%, 200% and 300% if OSD is not active)


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PAN Jumps to the Zoom pan menu item and allows immediatepanning of a zoomed image using multi-directional switch.

AUTOTRAK

Activates Auto Track for the analog RGB input

ASPECTRATIO

Changes the aspect ratio of the output, by cycling between 3different settings.

*SIZE Jumps to the Shrink menu item and allows immediateadjustment of PIP size.

*POS Jumps to the Shrink pos % menu item and allows immediateadjustment of PIP position.

*LOCK Sets Lock mode to Genlock.This locks the units output to the current Lock source.See Adjust outputs menu details.

*KEY Enables keying see Adjust keyers menu.(Key color defaults to black, so black foreground will disappear.)

*MIX Sets Lock mode to Lock & Mix, to overlay onto the current Locksource. Use with the KEY and FADE buttons for more flexibility.A 2ndpress will swap foreground and background.See Adjust outputs menu details.

*FADE Fades out the current image fades back in on next press.*PIP Activate picture-in-picture mode.

(Activates and deactivates the Shrink value in the Adjustwindows menu in the OSD)

RESTORE Hold in briefly to restore to last-saved (power-on) defaults thisis useful to escape from non-displayable configurations. Hold in

for longer (two beeps) to perform a Factory reset of user settings.STANDBY Hold in to put the unit into Standby (power-save) mode.Hold in briefly to come out of Standby mode.

*These buttons are included on VP-704XL only

4.4 Special button combinations and functions

Various button combinations are available to perform certain functions:

These buttons combinations only work when the unit is switchedon and active i.e. with the STANDBY/ON LED off.

4.4.1 Storing the current settings

Press and hold the centre MENU button for a few seconds. This will store allsettings in non-volatile memory so that they will be used as the default settingswhen next powered on.


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4.4.2 Locking front panel buttons & IR remote control

This can be performed by pressing STANDBY/ON and FREEZE at the same time.All front panel buttons and IR remote commands will be disabled, with the

exception of repeating the above combination to unlock the unit and for storing thecurrent locked buttons setting (thus letting you make sure the unit always starts upwith the buttons locked). The IR remotes LOCK and STORE buttons will always beactive, giving another way to turn button/IR remote locking off.

The STANDBY/ON button will flash when the units buttons are locked.

4.4.3 Forcing NTSC output resolution

Press and hold the AUTOTRAK and FREEZE buttons together, then release.

4.4.4 Forcing PAL output resolution

Press and hold the AUTOTRAK and ZOOM buttons together, then release.


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5 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The units have different video inputs and outputs depending on your model.

5.1 VP-701XL & VP-703XL rear panel

(Not shown is the VP-701XLs 12v DC input, nor the VP-703XLs AC mains input.)

5.2 VP-704XL rear panel

(The VP-704XLs AC mains input is not shown)

5.3 Computer inputs/outputs

The PC/HD input can accept:

Analog RGBHVRGsB (sync on green)YUV/YPbPr (including tri-level)

In most cases, the particular input being used will be auto-detected. See Adjustsources for more information on manually selecting an input type.

The VP-704XL unit has a second 5 x BNC input and also CV and YC Genlock

inputs.

The PD/HD (LOOP) connection is directly connected to the PC/HD input internallyso that a PC monitor may still be attached. No scaling or image alteration isperformed on the PC/HD (LOOP) output.

5.4 Video Genlock inputs (VP-704XL only)

CV and YC inputs can accept either standard NTSC or PAL inputs for example,from a video camera, VCR, DVD player, gaming device, etc. PAL and NTSCdetection is automatic.


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5.5 Video outputs

The CV and YC outputs always function simultaneously and can be set to eitherstandard NTSC or PAL see Adjust outputs for more information.

The VP-701XL and VP-703XL both have dual CV/YC outputs all four connectionsare active simultaneously, showing identical images.

The VP-704XL also has a YPbPr output (that can also be switched to RGsB) on 3BNC connectors.

5.6 RS232 control

All units have an RS232 connector, however the VP-701XL does not supportcontrol over this port it is purely there for updating firmware.

The VP-703XL and VP-704XL can both be controlled using a serial protocol asdetailed later in this manual (currently, no application control is available).


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7 MENU LAYOUT AND SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT

From here on, well be looking at the menu structure employed in the series and,

more importantly, the individual menu items that allow you to take advantage of thepower of the unit.

Youll be using the MENU and buttons and the on-screen display (OSD) to viewthe options and settings available to you. The OSD can be activated by pressingthe MENU button once. Holding the MENU button in for a short while will thenclose the OSD.

Whilst the OSD is active, use the and buttons to change where you are in themenu. Go into a sub menu by pressing the MENU button once. To exit a sub menu,scroll using the or button to the end of the sub-menu to reveal Exit. Push in theMENU button to exit the sub menu.

You can edit a value in brackets [ ] by pressing the MENU button once (youll notethat the brackets surrounding a particular parameters value will begin to flash).Change the value by using the and buttons to decrease and increase the valuerespectively. Then finalize your adjustment by pressing the MENU button oncemore.

A few menu items have multiple parameters within an individual menu selection. Inthose cases, you can adjust one item, and then move to the next, etc.

Holding the MENU button in for a few seconds stores allchanges in memory. Unless you intentionally change it againlater, the adjustment will remain even after power is removedfrom the unit.

7.1 The High Level Menu Structure

Menus are arranged so that a particular general function has a menu name on thetop line and beneath that either a sub-menu or one or more related individual

settings are displayed.In some cases the functionality is global meaning it has an effect on the unit as awhole (such as changing the output resolution). In the majority of cases, thefunction is related to a specific operational area of the unit, detailed by the text inthe top line.

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The first is the welcome display shown above indicating the model of the unit.

Moving to the next menu item displays the firmware information screen (thenumbers on your unit will be different to those shown). The SW number refers tothe version of firmware loaded into the unit, this can be upgraded from our website.

The PT and BT numbers refer to Hardware version information and are of interest

to the Technical Support Group should you ever need assistance.At the end of all Group Menus will be an Exit item. Simply select this to exit theexisting menu structure and return to the previous one in the hierarchy.

7.2 Group Names and Descr iptions

Menu Group Name Group Descript ion

Adjust outputs Controls output parameters

Adjust windows Controls characteristics of the scaled windowAdjust keyers* Controls the keying ability of the unitAdjust sources Controls signal source input parametersAdjust resolutions Controls units input/output resolution table (hidden by default

- only visible when advanced menus are switched on)System Controls global system parameters for the unit

*Applies only to the VP-704XL

7.3 Items Associated with the Adjust outputs group

This menu group allows adjustments to be made that specifically affect the outputof the unit, including output resolution and locking/overlaying onto a computer orvideo source.

(Applies toVP-704XL only)

This menu item allows the lock mode to be selected and the lock source to bedefined. The top line of the display shows the current detected resolution of theselected lock source (RGB1 in this example). RGB1 can be PAL or NTSC. The lock

800 x 600 60HzLock mode [Off] [RGB1]

(Model number)Kramer Electronics

kramerelectronics.comSW: 65. PT: 12, BT: 13


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mode can be either Off, Genlock or Lock & Mix, with the operation of these shownin the following table:

Lock mode Descript ion

Off The output resolution of the Output is defined by the settingfor Output Resolution and there will be no backgroundsource visible.

Genlock The output video will be Genlocked to the selected locksource. The output signal will be synchronous to the inputsync and adjustable but there will still be no lock sourcevisible.

Lock & Mix The output video will be locked to the selected source, thesyncs will be locked (but with an additional internal videoprocessing delay) and the background for the output will bethat of the Lock source (unless foreground and background

are swapped).

In both Genlock and Lock & Mix modes the source selected for the lock inputdetermines the resolution of the Output image. The output resolution for the entireimage can be no different than the resolution of the lock source. Allsynchronization signals are re-generated within the unit so they may look slightlydifferent when compared on an oscilloscope to the original source.

Before turning the Lock feature on, you first must select a validLock source. Some units may not have all Lock sources

available, depending on hardware limitations seeSpecifications for details of limitations on your unit.

*Not applicable for these units

Your unit can handle a very wide array of inputs and convert them all to a singleoutput signal with defined characteristics. This output resolution will remain in

place until changed or it may be overridden by the lock mode and source.

The top line of the display will show the current output resolution selected. Someunits will have a limited number of output resolutions depending on their function(e.g. Down Converters are more limited than Video Scalers).


1024 x 768 60HzOutput res. [28]

Adjust outputsOutput type [RGBHV]


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This menu item allows you to select the type of signal output your unit will provide.Types of output vary depending on the resolution selected and include varioustypes of component signals Y/R-Y/B-Y or YPbPr, the full range of RGB type signalsRGBHV and RGsB (Sync on green).


This menu item is only available on certain units with an SDI output and whenlocking to a CV or YC input. An internal de-jitter circuit ensures that the SDI outputhas a low jitter over the full 10Hz to 100kHz range, even though the CV or YC inputmay have a high jitter. However, this is not always compatible with a CV/YC outputwhere the colour sub-carrier should not be de-jittered and needs to follow a Lock

sources input hence it should be turned Off it the CV/YC outputs are going to beused.

This menu item is only available when the Output resolution is set to PAL or NTSC.With this you can change the output type to the PAL or NTSC standard with thefurther option of changing the output to the additional PAL & NSTC standards suchas PAL-M or PAL-N. SECAM is also available as an output, provided the Outputres is set to PAL / 50Hz.

Sets the value of the fixed background color, which is present when PIP is usedwith no Lock source background displayed. This menu item is only available forunits with overlay, keying and fading abilities.

7.4 Items Associated with the

This menu group allows adjustment to be made to window specific parameterssuch as the window source, its position, size and zoom level.

Adjust windows group

The source display screen allows the input source for the currently selected windowto be changed. The top line of the display shows the detected characteristics ofthe signal. Valid Input sources match those available on the front of the unit

NTSC / 60HzSource [ YC1]

Adjust outputsOptimize for SDI [On]

Adjust outputsOut std [NTSC / PAL]

Adjust outputsBack Y/U/V [ 16] [128] [128]


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Shrink Level determines the percentage of the monitors total available screen

space that the selected Window image occupies. Adjustment is provided for areduction down to 10% of the overall output size. In most cases, this feature isused for picture-in-picture (PIP) when a background image is being used (for unitswith overlay abilities).

Note that some units do not have the [On] entry this is only for units with a PIPbutton on the front, with turns this entry On and Off. On these units, this feature isOff by default, so that the full image size of 100% is used. Shrink level will need tobe turned On before any change to this value has an effect.

When parameter Aspect Adjust in the System Menu structure is set to Advanced,this display is made accessible. It allows the setting of different Horizontal andVertical shrink sizes. The third number (1.333 in the example) is the Aspect Ratioresulting from the adjustments, which is automatically calculated for you based onthe output resolution (the actual pixels & lines, not your physical screen size) andthe H & V Shrink values.

Most resolutions are 4:3 ratio, thus the third number will be 1.333 (4 divided by 3).Another common aspect ratio is 16:9 (16 divided by 9 = 1.777). Therefore, to

convert your 4:3 output into a 16:9 output, reduce the vertical (V) Shrink value to75% and this will simulate a 16:9 output. PAL and NTSC inputs are physically 4:3on your video monitor, but their actual pixel/line ratios are different and so will notdisplay as 1.333.

This menu option determines the position of the shrunken image on the monitorscreen. This will move an image that is less than the full screen size left/right or

up/down within the monitors available screen space. It will not let you move theimage off the screen, so certain values will appear to have no effect (unless youuse a very low Shrink value like 10%).

This parameter is used in conjunction with the Zoom and Shrink functions. Whenset to Advanced, it allows the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) components of theZoom and Shrink functions to be adjusted independently, thus allowing customaspect ratios to be created, or to convert from one aspect ratio to another. When

Adjust windowsAspect adjust [Simple]

Adjust windowsH/V position % [100] [ 50]

Adjust windows

Shrink H/V % [100] [100] 1.333

Adjust windowsShrink level% [ 50] [On]


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left as Simple, the H/V components of Zoom and Shrink are adjusted equally i.e.H is equal to V.

The Flicker Reduction menu item will only appear if you have selected a lowresolution interlaced output such as PAL or NTSC. If you are using CV or YCoutputs, this adjustment may be of interest, particularly when you have linedrawings or similar fine detail. You can choose from four possible Flicker Reductionsettings. You should use as little Flicker Reduction as possible because the Verticaldetail will be softened at the highest setting.

Flickermode

Function

Off Disables flicker reduction (sharpest mode).Low Suitable for most input sources.Med. Enough for most situations such as thin line drawingsHigh Highest amount of flicker reduction. Will cause loss of

vertical detail in some images.

Image smoothing reduces the jagged-edges sometimes seen within an output

image by softening it. It typically improves the quality of a scaled image greatly.There are four possible settings for this adjustment: Off, Med., High, andAuto. The Auto setting is generally thought to be most desirable and will vary thesmoothing process according to the amount of zoom taking place.

Occasionally, its necessary to cause the output image to be flipped Vertically,Horizontally or both most commonly when a video projector is ceiling-mounted, orfor special effects.

.

Adjust windowsImage flip [Off]

Adjust windowsImage smoothing [Auto]

Adjust windows

Flicker Reduction [Low]


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Please note that not all units have this sub-menu it is only present on units with

overlaying abilities.

Adjust keyers group (Appl ies only tothe VP-704XL)

Towards the end of this manual you will find a section titled COMMONOPERATIONS this gives a step-by-step guide to keying out a particular color.

This menu item turns keying On or Off for the current foreground. A keyed image isin essence one image superimposed over another such that portions of the topimage are made transparent (keyed out), so that the background image can show

through. The following settings allow you to vary the colour(s) that are keyed out.

This menu item allows you to swap the foreground and background images whenLock mode is set to Lock & Mix (Under Adjust output). It will have no effect in anyother mode (since no background is present).

Normally, your foreground is the input (window) source and your background is thelock source. This then allows you to superimpose any graphics or video input ontop of the lock source by keying out a certain color or range of colors in the inputsource. Swapping them means that the input source moves to the background andthe lock source is now in front of it. Thus you are now keying out the lock sourcecolors to reveal the input source behind it.

The Min/Max parameters are used to select what range of Y (luminance/grey-scale)

values are made transparent within the selected window/lock source. In order tokey out part of an image, start with the max value and increase it until the requiredlighter parts within the window/lock source disappear. Then adjust the min level tobring back any darker parts of the image.

The Y Key softness option removes noise from the keyed image, generally at theedges. Adjust as required to make the edges of the key as sharp or as soft asdesired. The noise is where the analog to digital process (A/D conversion) may not

sample a 50% brightness as being exactly 50% i.e. sometimes 49% and

Adjust keyersSwap fore/backgrnd [Off]

Adjust keyersKeyer enable [Off]

Adjust keyersY Key min/max [ 0] [ 32]

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sometimes 51%. Increasing the softness value will broaden the range of keyedcolors so that the keying of images varies depending on how close a color is to thekeyed-out range.

The Y Key invert changes the keying characteristics with respect to what colors ofthe foreground image you wish to key out.

Setting it to Off will cause the colour range thats defined to be removed - removethe desired colours. Setting it to On will cause the colour range thats defined to bekept - key out all other colours.

The descriptions above behave identically on the remaining U Key Invert & V KeyInvert component versions. However they are directed at the U/B-Y (blue) colourcomponent and V/R-Y (red) colour components respectively. Adjustment andeffects are the same as explained above for Y Key Invert (brightness/grey-scale).


The Adjust Sources menu group accesses the parameters associated with theprocessing amplifiers used for each input (RGB, CV, YC, etc.). They allow you tofine-tune an incoming signal to optimize its color, brightness or even sharpness.

Adjust sources group

Not all settings are available for all input types, and not all input types listed heremay be available on your unit.

It is recommended that you Store your settings once youre happy with them inreadiness for future use.

This menu item selects the input connection for which you want to makeadjustments to. As in the image above, changes will only be made to the sourceconnected to RGB1. Once the selection has been made, all changes made usingthe following operating parameters will only apply to the selected input.

Selection of a CV/YC source will reveal different menu items thatallow adjustments beyond those used for RGB sources. Themenu discussions that follow relate first to RGB sources, then toCV / YC type sources.

Adjust keyersY Key invert [Off]

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7.6.1 RGB Source Menu Items

Once the Autoset sense setting has been made, this menu item is accessed andactivated. The Autoset sense utility will then correct the pixel phase and thenposition the Top Left portion of the image and the Bottom Right portion of theimage. Once complete it then resume inactive status.

This menu item allows manual positioning of the Top and Left portion of the image.

It is used to ensure that the input signal is captured correctly, eliminating any blackborders. These settings are often used to correct the position of a PC signal on aninput, or to eliminate any undesired noise at the top or bottom of a PAL or NTSCvideo source.

This menu item allows manual positioning of the Bottom and Right portion of theimage. These settings are often used to correct the position of a PC signal on aninput, or to eliminate any undesired noise at the top or bottom of a PAL or NTSC

video source.

The following options are available:ShowFreezeBlue

BlackRemove

Since an image pixel is a very small element of the total image, its possible foryour units Analog to Digital converters to wrongly sample the picture on the edgeof each pixel thereby losing image resolution and creating image noise. The Inputpixel phase adjustment allows you to change the position (from 0 to 31) where the

pixels are sampled, relative to the horizontal sync signal.

Source: RGB1Input pixel phase [ 16]

Source: RGB1On Source Loss [ 1]

Source: RGB1BR size adj. [ 0] [ 0]

Source: RGB1TL pos. adj. [ 0] [ 0]

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On occasion, a video source will have the color portion of the signal offset from the

luminance portion. If youve ever seen a poor quality comic book that has theoutline of the cartoon characters head in one place on the page but the flesh tonesfor the head offset slightly, you are seeing the print equivalent of Luminance toChrominance Phase Delay.

Fortunately, your unit provides a way for you to make the two signals occur at thesame time on the selected image. The adjustment range provides both positive andnegative levels of delay with 0 being the default.

7.7 Items associated with the

The Adjust Resolutions Menu Group only appears when theAdvanced Menus function is turned on within the System MenuGroup. To turn it on, go to the System Menu Group and thenproceed to the item that says Advanced Menus. Turn the

function On, exit the Systems menu and return to this menu structure.

Adjust resolutions group

The Resolution Database is used by your unit to identify any incoming video signaland is also used to create an output resolution. It is therefore a very important partof the units infrastructure.

Important Cautionary Information

DO NOT ADJUST THESE ITEMS UNLESS YOURE CERTAIN YOU KNOWWHAT YOURE DOING! THE ONLY METHOD TO UNDO CERTAIN CHANGESIS TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE.

TRY USING THE AUTOSET, SHRINK, SHRINK POS, TL & BR ADJUSTMENTSFIRST

.

Making adjustments here risks creating a non-standard resolution that is notdisplayable on a monitor. The resolutions and values within the database are

industry standards and should not normally be altered by the user. That said, theremight be times when it is necessary to create a custom resolution with specificparameters. If circumstances require you to make such a change, please read thefollowing specific notes:

1. Any changes made to this database take effect instantly and are also storedimmediately in non-volatile memory.

2. Since this database is used for both input and output image processing, alteringa resolution that is used for both (e.g. 1024x768 input and 1024x768 output)may give undesired effects.

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Change the value to select resolution you want to alter.

Typically, the image number currently being used for input oroutput would be already be selected otherwise immediatefeedback to your changes will not be available via your monitor.

This adjustment specifies whether the image is interlaced or progressive scan. Ittoggles simply On or Off, so there are no flashing brackets.

Course Frequency AdjustThe H freq.crse (Horizontal Sync Frequency - Course) adjustment provides theoption for changing the Horizontal Sync timing Frequency in 100 Hz steps.

Fine Frequency AdjustThe H.freq.fine (Horizontal Sync Frequency) adjustment provides the option forchanging the Horizontal Sync timing Frequency in 1 Hz steps. Use this option tofine tune after using the course adjust.

Please note that the internal sync generator may be unable to generate the exactfrequency you want.

This option changes the total number of image pixels on one line of monitor videoincluding the Horizontal sync pulse and blanking time. This is normally in a multipleof 8. It is very important to get this value correct, or many digital display devices,such as TFT monitors, will display an image with an odd moir effect such as softvertical bands spread evenly across the image.

800 x 600 60 HzImage to adjust [ 17]

800 x 600 60 HzInterlaced [ Off]

800 x 600 60 HzH.freq.crse [37.879] kHz

800 x 600 60 HzH.freq.fine [37.879] kHz

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This menu controls the total number of lines of video present in the image which

includes the vertical Sync pulse, the blanking period and the active video. Changingthis option affects the final vertical sync frequency.

A video frame includes both the active area, the portion of the image normallycontaining useful visual information, and a resolution value for a given displaystandard which only expresses the number of pixels visible in an image.The well-known 800 x 600 computer resolution standard simply means that there

are 800 pixels/line visible horizontally and there are 600 lines visible vertically.This item provides a way to change the number of active pixels and lines.

There is a period of time between the end of the Horizontal Sync pulse and thestart of Active Video. This portion of the waveform signal is called the Back Porch,a term originating with the television broadcasting industry and its RS-170Aspecification. In practice, this will control where the video image starts on the left

side of the monitor without changing the width of the sync pulse itself (another wayto control where the image area starts). The two parameters control where the backporch is positioned and they interact to a degree.

By adjusting these parameters, you control the start of the backporch (with respect to the trailing edge of Horizontal Sync) andalso its width. The place where the Back Porch begins withrespect to the Horizontal Sync pulse and the width of the Back

Porch have a direct bearing on where the active (visible) portion of the imagebegins. Do not attempt this adjustment without monitoring the results with anoscilloscope.

There are standards for all current computer and broadcast resolutions that specifythe correct width of both Vertical and Horizontal synchronizing pulses.If you are creating a special, non-standard resolution, you may wish to adjust thepulse width to fit your new requirements. The H/V Sync screen is where that isaccomplished.

800 x 600 60 HzLines/f [ 628] = 60.317 Hz

800 x 600 60 HzH/V active [ 800] x 600

800 x 600 60 HzH/V Start [ 88] x 23

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Normally, the user will examine the added features of each newsoftware release and determine if an update is worth doing intheir particular operation. The greater period of time between the

current date, and the date shown for the currently installedsoftware, the greater the likelihood that there are useful changes andimprovements present in the new release.

The TAC number is a unique identifier for the unit and is for future use.

This screen provides a quick and easy way to store all current operatingparameters. The unit will remember the set up you are currently using at the time ofdata storage and also when you next apply power. To store the current settings,press and release the control button.

In order for Autoset to work properly, it needs a sufficiently bright full-screen image

to examine. The sense level lets you change the brightness threshold for detectionof the screen edge between Low, Medium, High and V.high. Medium is the defaultlevel, which is recommended for normal use (Windows-type images, etc.)

This parameter controls whether the welcome screen is displayed or not on powerup for units with an on-screen display it can be disabled as required. This isuseful when a unit is installed as part of an overall system.

When turned on, the previously explained Adjust resolutions menu structure isexposed. The default condition is Off, to prevent accidental changes.

This menu item allows the adjustment of the serial baud rate used for RS-232

communications. The rate can be adjusted to 9600, 19200, 28800, 33600, 38800,

System

Push to store

SystemAdvanced Menus [Off]

SystemRS232 baud rate [57600]

SystemTAC# 27-56-12-93-28-33

SystemAutoset sense [Medium]

SystemOSD on power up [On]


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8 RS232 PORT

8.1 Connection

Your unit is fitted with a standard D9 socket allowing it to be controlled from acomputer or other type of terminal or console with a similar interface.A null-modem is not required. See the Specifications section for a detailed pinconnection list.

The default baud rate is 57600 with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. This baudrate can be changed in the System menu to suit other programs if need be.

8.2 Communications protocol

The standard communications protocol for your unit is text-based and is detailed onsection 9.1The protocol is also bi-directional (unit and computer both send messages to eachother), so that you can send changes to the unit, and it will also respond with anychanges made via alternate methods (front panel buttons, menu changes and infra-red control). This enables any attached computer to be aware of any changesmade to the unit from an alternative source rather than itself.

Note:Any command you send to the unit will be replied to either with an error codeor with the actual changed value. This may be different to the one you sent; for

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The ACK flag will be returned as 0 if the command is invalid for some reason forexample a bad FUNCTION, WINDOW, OUTPUT or PAYLOAD value. An ACK=0message will be otherwise identical to the one you sent, so you know exactly whichmessage has the error.

Any changes made to the unit using the front panel controls will also cause the full20 byte message to be sent indicating the change that has occurred, thus enablinga program to stay in-sync with the unit. In some cases (such as the execution of amacro) multiple 20 bytes messages will be sent indicating all the parameters thathave been changed.

Only one message should be sent to the unit, another message cant be sent until aspecific response is received from the unit (the user should look for a message withthe same WINDOW, OUTPUT and FUNCTION values as they sent). If nomessage is received back within 1 second, there is likely to be a hardware

communication problem (or wrong baud rate, etc.).

If absolutely required, to simplify programming the user may send packets one afterthe other with around 100ms (100 milliseconds) between each one. However, thiswill not work for all packets (such as Zooming into Testcards or changing Logos)since this will cause the units micro-controller to be busy, so the users mustexperiment and satisfy themselves that this is possible.

9.2 Packet format

Below is a representation of data bytes in a single packet for a Write to the unit to

set a value:

SOP CMD CHA WINDOW OUTPUT/ FUNCTION

FUNCTION PAYLOAD x 3 CS EOP

Below is a representation of data bytes in a single packet for a Read to the unit toget a value:

SOP CMD CHA WINDOW/ FUNCTION

OUTPUT FUNCTION CS EOP

The table below details the function of each part of the packet:

Packet part FunctionSOP(Start ofpacket)

This is always the ASCII letter 'F' to indicate the packet start.

CMD(Command)

ASCII-hex byte to indicate the type of command being sent.Each bit in the byte has a different function. Currently only the followingbits are defined:Bit 7 = Write (0) or Read (1) request. Messages from the unit are

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Bit 6 = ACK bit. Should be set to 0 for messages to the unit. ACK=1returned means message was okay. ACK=0 returned means an errorwas present in the message.Bit 5 = 0 Reserved for future use.

Bit 4 = 0 Reserved for future use.Bit 3 = 0 Reserved for future use.Bit 2 = 1 This bit *must* be set.Bit 1 = 0 Reserved for future use.Bit 0 = 0 Reserved for future use.

CHA(Channel)

SOURCE

or

MACRONUMBER

This byte has multiple uses, and defaults to 0 unless used for:.

When a channel number is used in the Adjust Sources section (seelater).

CHA

Byte to indicate the source channel to be altered (if appropriate).SOURCE

0x10 = RGB1, 0x11 = RGB2, 0x12 = RGB3, etc.0x30 = CV1, 0x31 = CV2, 0x32 = CV3, etc.0x40 = YC1, 0x41 = YC2, 0x42 = YC3, etc.0x50 = SDI1, 0x51 = SDI2, etc.0xD0 = OUT1, 0xD1 = OUT2, etc.0xF0 = TC1, 0xF1 = TC2, etc.

Or for Macro related commands:MACRO

Bit 7..4 = 0 ReservedBit 3..0 = Macro number

WINDOW /LOGO /BORDER

Bit 7 = 0 (Reserved).Bit 6..0 = Represents the window to be adjusted (for multi-channel unitsonly).E.g. Window A (the default for single-channel units) is sent as 41since 0x41 is ASCII for A. 0x61 is ASCII for a (a Logo) and is sent as61.

OUTPUT&

FUNCTIONHIGH

Bit 7..4 = Number representing the output to adjust 0 = Output 1, 1 =Output 2 (for multi-channel units).

Bit 3..2 = Reserved (set to 0).Bit 1..0 = Bits 9 & 8 of the function code. (Remainder of bits [7..0] are inFUNC LOW.)E.g. If the function code is 0x234, and we want to adjust Output 2, thenthis byte is 0x12

FUNCTIONLOW

ASCII-hex byte to indicate the lowest 8 bits of the actual function to setor receive (e.g. change Zoom value).A later table details all the functions available.

PAYLOADx 3 bytes

A series of ASCII-hex bytes carrying the data to send.Read requests have no payload - the payload is in the data sent back.Write packets require a payload, and this is always in 'triple-bytes' - i.e.

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Adjust outputs

Lock source (connector) 149 0x10 = RGB1, 0x11 = RGB2, 0x12 = RGB30x30 = CV1, 0x31 = CV2, 0x32 = CV30x40 = YC1, 0x41 = YC2, 0x42 = YC3

0x50 = SDI1, 0x51 = SDI20xD0 = OUT1, 0xD1 = OUT20xF0 = TC1, 0xF1 = TC2

Lock method 10A 0..2 = Off, Genlock, Lock & Mix

Lock H Shift 14A -4096..4096Lock V Shift 14B -4096..4096Output resolution 083 1..1000Output Enable 170 0..1 = Off, OnOutput image type

analogue

0E2 0 = RGBHV

2 = RGsB3 = YUV4 = tlYUV7 = tlRGB

Output image type digital 16C 0 = RGBHV3 = YUV9 = Not available

Background Y 13B 16..235Background U 13C 16..240Background V 13D 16..240CCIR Output Standard 101 0 = NTSC/PAL, 1 = PAL-M/PAL-N, 2 =

SECAMOutput CV/YC Hue(degrees)

139 -22..22

Output SC/H Phase 085 -180..180Output Luma Bandwidth 134 0,1,2 = Low, Medium, HighOutput ChromaBandwidth

135 0,1,2 = Low, Medium, High

Output Chroma delay 137 -4..3PAL WSS 130 0 = Off

1 = 4:3 Full format

2 = 14:9 Letterbox centre3 = 14:9 Letterbox top4 = 16:9 Letterbox centre5 = 16:9 Letterbox top6 = >16:9 Letterbox centre7 = 14:9 Full format8 = 16:9 Full format

Take 11E 0->1 = Perform a Preview -> Programtransition


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Adjust Windows

Program source / Windowsource (connector)

082 0x10 = RGB1, 0x11 = RGB2, 0x12 = RGB30x30 = CV1, 0x31 = CV2, 0x32 = CV30x40 = YC1, 0x41 = YC2, 0x42 = YC3

0x50 = SDI1, 0x51 = SDI20xD0 = OUT1, 0xD1 = OUT20xF0 = TC1, 0xF1 = TC2

Window Enable 12B 0..1 = Off, OnZoom level % 086 100..1000Zoom level H % 103 100..1000 (only used in Advanced A/R

mode)Zoom level V % 105 100..1000 (only used in Advanced A/R

mode)Aspect ratio in 107 0.1:1..9.99:1H/V zoom pan % (H) 09F 0..100H/V zoom pan % (V) 0A0 0..100Freeze 09C 0..1 = Off, OnH/V out shift (H) 0AD -4096..4096H/V out shift (V) 0AE -4096..4096Lock pixel offset 14A -2047..2047Lock line offset 14B -2047..2047Shrink level % 087 10..100Shrink level H % 104 10..100 (only used in Advanced A/R mode)Shrink level V % 106 10..100 (only used in Advanced A/R mode)Shrink enable 18E 0..1 = Off, On

H/V shr. pos.% (H) 0DA 0..100H/V shr. pos.% (V) 0DB 0..100Aspect Adjust 102 0..1 = Simple, AdvancedAspect ratio 190 0..2 = Normal, Letter-box, NarrowFlicker reduction 092 0..3 = Off, Low, Med, HighImage smoothing 0A1 0..2 = Off, Med, HighImage flip 095 0..3 = Off, Horiz., Vertical, H & VDe-glitch 0A3 0..1 = Off, OnMax fade level 10F 0..100 = Fade level %Fade out / in 193 -1, 1 = Fade out, Fade in

Layer priority 144 0..5 = Layer priorityHeadphone volume 0FD -16..15 (-16=Mute)

Adjust keyers (on certain models only)

Keyer enable 127 0.. 1 = Off, OnY key min/max (min) 0AF 0..255Y key min/max (max) 0B2 0..255Y key Softness 121 0..255Y key Invert 122 0..1 = Off, OnU key min/max (min) 0B0 0..255

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Field swap 10..FF C9 0..1 = Off, On (swaps odd/even fields)Field Offset 10..FF 196 0..7 = -4..+3 (defaults to 4 = 0)Testcard F0..F1 0DC 0..10TL pos. adj. (left) 10..FF 0B6 -100..100

TL pos. adj. (top) 10..FF 0B7 -100..100BR size adj. (right) 10..5F 0DE -100..100BR size adj. (bottom) 10..5F 0DF -100..100Audio input 10..FF 0D0 0..9 = Channels 1 .. 10 on A2-2000Audio vol 10..FF 0CF -16..15 (-16=Mute)Bal 10..FF 0D1 -15..15Input pixel phase 10..5F 091 0..31RGB input type 10..1F 0C1 0 = Auto

1 = D-RGB2 = D-YUV

3 = A-RGB4 = A-YUVRGB contr. (red) 10..1F 0C5 75..150RGB contr. (green) 10..1F 0C6 75..150RGB contr. (blue) 10..1F 0C7 75..150De-int. 10..FF 0B8 0..5 = Normal, Auto, Film 3:2, M.comp.low,

M.comp.med., M.comp.high(Film mode detected) 10..FF 0E3 0..1 = Not detected, DetectedBright 30..5F 0BB 0..180Contrast 30..5F 0BC 0..180Saturation 30..5F 0B9 0..180Hue 30..5F 0BA -180..180Sharpness 30..5F 080 -7..+7Luma delay 30..5F 0BD -4..3

Adjust trans it ions (on certain models only)

Transition type 112 0..2 = Cut, fade, wipeSwitching fade time 0F5 0 (off) to 50 (5.0 seconds)Wipe type 145 0 = Left -> Right

1 = Right -> Left2 = Up -> Down

3 = Down -> Up4 = Diagonal5 = Diamond

Wipe Size 146 10..2000

Audio Control (S2-106AD Only)

Sample frequency 191 0..4 = Bypass, 32, 44.1, 48, 96kHzAudio delay 192 0..999 = delay in ms (restricted depending

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Note: You MUST set the 'Image to adjust' value to the correct value first, and onlythen change the other values - otherwise you may be adjusting the wrong entry. Theuser should not adjust the 'Image to adjust' entry using the front panel whilst alsoaccessing it via RS232

Image to adjust 081 1..1000Interlaced 0CA 0..1 = Off, OnH.freq.crse 0BE 10000..200000H.freq.fine 0BF 10000..200000H/V active (H) 096 64..2047H/V active (V) 097 64..2047H/V start (H) 08B 0..1023H/V start (V) 08C 0..1023Clks/l 08D 64..4095Lines/f 08E 64..2047

H/V sync (H) 08F 8..1023H/V sync (V) 090 1..1023Sync polarity 094 0..3 = ++, +-, -+, --

System

SW (Software version) 0D2 Read onlyPT (Product type) 0C4 Read onlyBT (Board type) 0C2 Read onlyAdvanced menus 11D 0..1, Off, OnOSD on Power up 189 0..1, Off, OnStore 0C8 Set to 1 to storeBuzzer 0CB 0..1 = Off, OnPower cycles 0D6 Read onlyFirmware updates 0DD Read onlyHours in use 0D7 Read onlyResolutions 0D8 Read onlyNumber of Testcards 0D9 Read onlyNumber of logos 14F Read onlyBoard temp. (deg.C) 0CD Read onlyAir temp. (deg.C) 148 Read onlyRegulators temp.(deg.C) 147 Read only

PLD temp. (deg.C) 111 Read onlyFan speed (rpm) 0CE Read onlyLed brightness 12C 0..100RS232 Baud rate 0AB 0..6 = 9600, 19200, 28800, 33600, 38400,

57600, 115200TAC number 0 15D Read onlyTAC number 1 15E Read onlyTAC number 2 15F Read onlyTAC number 3 160 Read onlyTAC number 4 161 Read only

TAC number 5 162 Read only


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Not part of menu system

Front panel lock 0FC 0 = unlocked, 1 = locked

9.4 Examples

Each example shows the packet sent to the unit and its response. When a byte isnot required to be sent it is indicated by a - in the table below (since a Read is 6bytes shorter than a Write). Each character shown below is sent as a ASCIIcharacter so F0400 is sent as F 0 4 0 0.

Packet sent Packet returned

SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP SOP CMD CHA WIN OUT FUN PAY CS EOP

Set output 1 window B Source to RGB2F 04 00 42 00 82 000011 D9 CR F 44 00 42 00 82 000011 19 CR

Set output 1 window A to Enable advanced aspectcontrolNote checksum is ?? for debuggingF 04 00 41 01 02 000001 ?? CR F 44 00 42 01 02 000001 8A CR

Set 1A Shrink to 110 invalid max for shrink is 100F 04 00 41 00 87 00006E ?? CR F 44 00 41 00 87 000064 70 CR

Read 1C Zoom level invalid as window C does notexist

F 84 00 43 00 86 - ?? CR F 04 00 43 00 86 000000 CD CR

Read 1B Zoom level Zoom = 100F 84 00 42 00 86 - ?? CR F 44 00 42 00 86 000064 70 CR

Set baud to 9600 Reply is at 9600 baudF 04 00 42 00 AB 000000 F0 CR F 44 00 42 00 AB 000000 30 CR

Set 1A Zoom = 300F 04 00 42 00 86 00012C F7 CR F 44 00 42 00 86 00012C 37 CR

Set 1A Shrink to 50F 04 00 42 00 87 000032 FE CR F 44 00 42 00 87 000032 3E CR

Set 1A Shrink H Posn to 0F 04 00 42 00 DA 000000 1F CR F 44 00 42 00 DA 000000 5F CR

Set 1A Shrink V Posn to 100F 04 00 42 00 DB 000064 84 CR F 44 00 42 00 DB 000064 C4 CR

9.5 Reading and wri ting macros

Depending on the unit connected there can be up to 7 macros stored in the unit.These macros can be programmed to perform a specific task, for example enablePIP mode, Position pip window at H=0, V=0, Zoom in to 120%.


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10 COMMON OPERATIONSThis section provides step by step instructions for some common operations.

10.1 Operation of the Keyer

Some units come equipped with a very powerful Luminance and ChrominanceKeyer. The Keyer can take some time to master and below is a breakdown andseries of simple steps to help you master the Keyers operation

When adjusting the values, please bear in the mind the following:

The Y value is the Luminance value, so 0 is black and 255 is very bright (white).

The U value is the B-Y component. This is the difference between the Blue and the

Luminance value. If part of an image is black, grey or white, then its value is 128(being the mid-point).

The V value is the R-Y component. This is the difference between the Red and theLuminance value. If part of an image is black, grey or white, then its value is 128(being the mid-point).

10.1.1 Preparation:

1. Enter the Adjust windows menu.2. Select the Source (this will be the foreground).

3. Exit the Adjust windows menu.4. Enter the Adjust keyers menu.5. Ensure the Keyer is Off.6. Set all Y, U and V min/max values to [0] [255].7. Set all Y, U and V softness values to 0.8. Set all Y, U and V invert values to Off.9. Turn the Keyer On.

At this point your source image will have disappeared, since all colors have beenkeyed out.

10.1.2 Adjustment:

Knowing which color(s) you want to key out from the image, e.g. black todisappear, perform the following set of steps:

1. Increase the Y Key Min from 0 until just before the required color (Key Color)appears.2. Decrease the Y Key Max from 255 until just before the required color (Key Color)appears.3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the U and V min/max values as well.


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Adjust any of the Softness values to improve the key. If your input signal is slightlynoisy or if you want to soften the edges within the image, then this may require youto decrease the min values and increase the max values to broaden the range ofcolors keyed out.

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11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORTIf problems are experienced, please read through the symptom topics below inorder to resolve the problem. After doing so, if you still need to, contact Technical

Support at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Please have the following detailsof the problem handy:

11.1 There is no picture on the Output.

If no LEDs are on, then ensure that the AC power adaptor is connected properlyand the power switch is on at the AC outlet.

If the Standby/ON LED on the unit is off but another blue LED is active then checkthat the monitor output from the computer is connected at both the computer and

the unit. Check that the output connector you are using from the unit is alsoconnected at the unit and the display equipment.

Check that the display video equipment is set to the correct line input andformat/standard as appropriate.

Check that the device connected to the output is on and can support the resolutionset in the Adjust output menu, ensuring that the Sync type e.g. RGBHV, is also setcorrectly.

11.2 The image is shifted and not ful ly viewable

There are several ways to correct this, depending on the actual problem, althoughits generally best to perform a Factory reset.

Try an AUTOSET if the input is RGB or YUV/YCbCr. Next adjust the TL pos. adj.values in the Setup Program source menu until the incoming video signal isdisplayed correctly. You may also need to adjust the BR size adj. setting to ensurethe incoming video signal is properly displayed.

11.3 The output resolutions no longer appear as expected.

Because any changes made in the Adjust resolutions menu are automaticallystored, it may be that the resolution data has become altered or corrupted beyondthe ability of a display to show it.

Either manually correct the resolution data, or restore the data to full factoryconditions by doing a firmware update. The user should avoid altering theresolution parameter data unless absolutely necessary.

11.4 There is excessive flicker on the Output.

Try using a different Flicker reduction mode. Turning the contrast down and the

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adjusting the brightness and contrast of the source input by selecting the Inputadjust menu.

11.5 The Output image is distorted.

This may occur where some of the areas of the image are very dark and others arevery bright. The solution is to adjust the contrast and brightness settings on yourOutput device to rectify the problem.

Alternatively, if the Adjust resolutions menu has been used to the output resolutionin question, a firmware update is recommended to perform a FULL factory reset.

11.6 Some colors appear to be incorrect on the CV/YC output

First try altering the color, contrast and brightness settings on your TV or video

display. These are usually set up for a very different reason than viewing computergraphics and may need changing to suit. If you cannot achieve exactly what youdesire then alter the inputs levels in Adjust sources until the correct colors arerestored.

11.7 How can I reduce color smearing on CV connect ions?

Smearing usually occurs on Composite Video connections and is generallyunavoidable - unless you can switch to using S-Video or RGB / YUV connections. Itoccurs because the brightness and color information is transmitted as onecombined (composite) signal and the two parts have to be 'bandwidth-limited' toavoid them interfering with each other which then reduces the quality.

11.8 The picture on the video display is black and white.

Ensure that all the cables are correctly connected. If you are using a PAL TV todisplay the output then the unit may be providing resolution set to NTSC mode, orvice versa.

11.9 The picture on the video display is green.

The Output type is probably incorrectly set to YUV mode, whereas you areconnecting to an RGB monitor see Adjust outputs menu.

11.10 The RGB input is selected but the image is roll ing or pink.

Check the Adjust sources menu and confirm that the input type and sync method isset correctly. (Having YUV input selected, instead of RGBHV often causes thisproblem).

11.11 The video signal from my DVD player does not appear to work.

Some DVD players have a switch at the back that selects between Componentand S-Video output, because most will not let you output both at the same time.

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12 CONNECTOR PINOUTS

12.1 HD15 connector

1. Red / Pr / R-Y2. Green / Y3. Blue / Pb / B-Y

4. ID2 (input & output linked)5. GND6. GND7. GND8. GND9. No connection10. GND11. GND on input, pulled high on output (used for auto-termination)12. SDA (input & output linked)13. H sync14. V sync15. SCL (input & output linked)

12.2 RS232 / D9 socket

1. N/C2. TX (Transmit data)3. RX (Receive data)4.N/C5. GND (Signal return)6.N/C7. CTS (Clear to send)8. RTS (Request to send)9.N/C

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12.3 4 Pin mini -DIN S-video connector (YC) input

1. Y (Luminance)2. GND

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13 SPECIFICATIONSSee product front and rear diagrams for details of product I/O. Not all units in theseries have all the inputs and outputs listed here.

COMPUTERINPUT:

Analog RGB/YPbPr on HD15 connectors into 75,supporting RGBHV, RGsB, YPbPr, auto-terminating into75Digital sync (in RGBHV mode): TTL Level, 10K termination,pos or negativeAnalog sync (in RGsB, YPbPr, YUV modes): 0.3V negative.RGB Level Range: 0.5-2.0 VppScan Rate Detection: automaticPC Resolutions: any up to 2048x2048HDTV Resolutions: any up to 1080p

Max horizontal scan rate: 150kHzVIDEO INPUTSFOR GENLOCKPURPOSES (forVP-704xl only):

Composite video on BNC connectorss-Video (YC) on 4-Pin mini-DIN ConnectorsInput impedance: 75Television standards supported: NTSC and PALCV/YC sub-carrier lock range: +/- 200Hz (NTSC), +/- 250Hz(PAL)

VIDEO OUTPUTS: Composite Video 1Vpp on BNC connectorsS-Video (YC) 1Vpp on 4-pin mini-DIN connectorsCV/YC Video encoder: 8/10-bit Digital Output impedance 75

Television standards supported: NTSC and PALCOMPUTEROUTPUTS:

RGBHV loopFor VP-704xlonly:YPbPr (0.7V RGB / 1.0V sync-tip to white, approx. 0.4V DCoffset)HDTV Resolutions: any up to 1080pVertical Refresh Rate: any to 250Hz

CONTROLMETHODS:

The unit can be controlled locally via the front panel buttonsand on-screen display (OSD), remotely via the RS-232interface (not applicable for VP-701xl) using a D9 femaleconnector or again remotely via the Infrared remote using the

infra-red remote unit.LOCKING/MIXING(for VP-704xl only):

CV/YC SC/H phase adjustments: +/- 180 degrees (for unitswith CV/YC output only)Keyer: chromakey (YUV) or lumakey (Y)Mixer: PC / Video, foreground/background swappablePIP: variable window size & position single-button enabling(Not all locking/mixing combinations are available: youcannot overlay one CV or YC source over a different CV orYC source, or one RGB/YUV source over another RGB/YUVsource you are restricted to overlaying CV/YC overRGB/YUV, or RGB/YUV over CV/YC (the exception is where

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SCALING /SAMPLING /MEMORY /ADJUSTMENTS:

Size and position: automatic via AutoSet or ManualImage size: user-definable presetsImage freeze: one video frameSettings memory: non-Volatile

CV/YC Video adjustments: contrast, brightness, saturation,hue (NTSC)Zoom range: variable to 10x Zoom (1000%)Shrink range: variable to 10%Image mirroring: Horizontal and/or VerticalHorizontal filtering: full digitalConversion technology: proprietaryColor resolution: 24-bit (16.8 Million Colors)Sampling rate: 108MHz maximumDigital sampling: 24-bit, 4:4:4 formatFirmware memory: flash, upgradeable via RS-232

REGULATORYCOMPLIANCE:

Main unit conforms to FCC, CE, RoHS

ENVIRONMENTAL: Operating temperature: +4 to +45oC (+40 to +113oF)Operating humidity: 10% to 85%, non-condensingStorage temperature: 0 to +60oC (+32 to +140oF)Storage humidity: 10% to 85%, non-condensing

POWERREQUIREMENTS(for VP-701xl):

External power supply: 12V DC @1A maximum.Actual current consumption varies between units.Internal over-voltage & over-current protection.Full PSU specification: 12V DC regulated 1Amp PSU with a2.5mm locking center-pin positive DC power connector. Anon-locking 2.5mm DC power connector will also fit.

POWERREQUIREMENTS(for VP-703xl andVP-704xl):

100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 0.3A max.

WEIGHT: VP-701xl: 1.8kg (3.97lbs) approx.VP-703xl and VP-704xl: 2.4kg (5.3lbs) approx.

DIMENSIONS: VP-701xl: 21.85cm x 15.0cm x 4.2cm(8.6" x 5.9" x 1.65" ) W, D, HVP-703xl and VP-704xl: 48.2cm x 17cm x 4.5cm

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