Kramer-electronics VP-790 User Manual

KRAMER ELECT RONIC S LTD. USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-300093 Rev 4

VP-790 – Overview 5  K-Storm™ Scaling Technology - Kramer’s extremely high performance scaling technology. High quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down de-i

6 VP-790 - Overview The VP-790 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears” included and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal swi

VP-790 – Overview 7 Figure 1: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver Receives signals from the r

Figure 2: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel # Feature Function 17 SDI IN BNC Connector Connect to the SDI source 18 Y/C IN 4-p

VP-790 - Installing in a Rack 9 9 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

10 VP-790 - Connecting the VP-790 5 Connecting the VP-790 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-790. After co

VP-790 - Connecting the VP-790 11 11 10. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (for example, a projector). 11. Connect the DVD-D/HDMI

12 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 6 Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens The VP-790 uses an on-screen display

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 13 13 To return to the previous menu level, press the front panel MENU button or the MENU k

14 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Component Sync Select the component sync: 3 Wire, 4 Wire, Auto 3 Wire:

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 15 15 6.2 The Picture Screen The Brightness, Contrast, Color, Hue and sharpness settings a

16 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 6.3 The Output Screen Figure 7: Output Screen Setting Function Resolution Set the reso

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 17 17 Setting Function Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio to: Standard, Full Screen, Crop or

18 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens The Flicker Filter reduces interlace horizontal line edge bounce or flicker when scan co

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 19 19 6.4 The PIP Screen Figure 8: PIP Screen Setting Function Type Select the PIP type

20 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 6.4.1 The PIP Feature The VP-790 PIP feature lets you show two images on one screen: th

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 21 21 6.4.1.1 Activating the PIP You can the PIP feature (indicated by an illuminated PIP

22 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens Figure 9: Audio Screen Setting Function Auto Zoom Select to automatically crop and zoom

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 23 23 Setting Function Blend Width (Contd.) Each display in the matrix needs to be set to

24 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 6.6 The Geometry Screen Figure 10: Geometry Screen Setting Function Default Applicatio

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 25 25 The settings available for each application are defined in the following table: Appli

26 VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens Setting Function Frame Lock Set the frame lock mode: Off, Source, Genlock or Auto Off: t

VP-790 - Configuring the VP-790 via the OSD MENU Screens 27 27 6.8 The Info Screen From the Information screen (see Figure 12) you can verify the i

28 VP-790 - Controlling the VP-790 7 Controlling the VP-790 The VP-790 can be controlled via:  The front panel buttons (see Section 7.1)  RS-2

VP-790 - Controlling the VP-790 29 29 7.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of th

30 VP-790 - Controlling the VP-790 7. Click OK. Figure 14: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 7.3.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a

VP-790 - Controlling the VP-790 31 31 The main menu appears: Figure 16: Web Browser Address Bar The main menu lets you access the different menu i

32 VP-790 - Controlling the VP-790 The Menu Description Setup (see Section 6.7) Set the: Current Profile, Load Profile, Save Profile, Switching Tr

VP-790 - Firmware Upgrade 33 33 8 Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the VP-790 via the Kramer VP-790 Updater Tool software. The latest version of

34 VP-790 - Firmware Upgrade 2. Click Next. The Select Installation Folder window appears: Figure 19: Choose Destination Location Window 3. Click

VP-790 – Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 2 2.3 Recycl

VP-790 - Firmware Upgrade 35 35 5. Click Next. The Installation Progress window appears: Figure 21: Installation Progress Window Then the Install

36 VP-790 - Firmware Upgrade 8.2 Saving User Settings If you want to backup the user settings before upgrading the machine, you can do it through t

VP-790 - Firmware Upgrade 37 37 4. Plug in a USB cable between the VP-790 and the PC. 5. Using the VP-790 Updater Tool application, click Browse a

38 VP-790 - Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications INPUTS: 1 3G-HD-SDI on a BNC connector 1 HDMI connector (HDCP version 1.1) 1 VGA on

VP-790 - Technical Specifications 39 39 9.1.3 SDI Input Resolutions SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i (480i), 576i, 7

40 VP-790 - Technical Specifications 9.2.2 PC Output Resolutions From VGA to WUXGA, up to 165 MHz pixel clock. 9.3 RS-232 Communication Protocol Y

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ii VP-790 - Contents Figures Figure 1: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 7 Figure 2: VP-790 Genlock Presentation Switcher/Sca

VP-790 – Introduction 1 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative

2 VP-790 - Getting Started 2 Getting Started We recommend that you:  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging mater

VP-790 – Getting Started 3 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce t

4 VP-790 - Overview 3 Overview The VP-790 is a proscale genlock presentation scaler/switcher with edge blending, warping and genlocking. The unit i