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Kramer VP-770 User Manual

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Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300173 Rev 6
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler P/N: 2900-300173 Rev 6 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to the VP-770 via RS-232 Controlling via the VP-770 Web Pages Connecting the VP-770 via the ETHERNET Port Controlling the VP-770 via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 5 Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons 13.4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands Figures Figure 1: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: 15-pin HD Connector Pinout Figure 4: Connecting the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler...
  • Page 6 Figure 86: The Security Page – Activating the Security Figure 87: The Security Page – Authentication Required Figure 88: The Security Page Figure 89: The About Us Page Figure 90: Loading a Configuration Figure 91: Saving a Configuration Figure 92: Port Tunneling VP-770 – Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality  Position your Kramer VP-770 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

  • Page 9: Recycling Kramer Products

    Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

  • Page 10: Overview

     Port tunneling, bidirectional RS-232 interface – simple control commands and data can flow in both directions from a controller to the VP-770 via the Ethernet, allowing status requests and control of the destination unit VP-770 - Overview...
  • Page 11  Automatic detection and selection of the HDMI and DP embedded audio. The VP-770 automatically outputs the signal from the HDMI and DP embedded audio inputs or performs an analog takeover to output the respective analog audio input ...
  • Page 12 Via contact closure remote control switching  Via the Ethernet (optionally via the Web pages) The VP-770 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears” included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply. VP-770 - Overview...

  • Page 13: Hdcp Compliance

    About the Power Connect™ Feature The VP-770 can power the receiver on the DGKat output when the devices are within 90m (270ft) of each other. The Power Connect™ feature applies as long as the cable can carry power and the distance does not exceed 90m on standard TP cable.

  • Page 14: Figure 1: Vp-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

    Figure 1: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver Accepts IR remote commands IR LED Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands INPUT Selector HDMI Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 2) Buttons Press to select the computer graphics input (from 1 to 2) COMP.

  • Page 15: Figure 2: Vp-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel

    Press and hold for about 3 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons Figure 2: VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function AUDIO IN HDMI 3.5mm Mini...
  • Page 16 VIDEO OUTPUT HDMI Connect to an HDMI acceptor Connectors Connect to a DGKat receiver (for example, Kramer PT-572+) DGKAT RJ-45 RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connect to the PC or other serial controller ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Controller through computer networking...

  • Page 17: Installing In A Rack

    Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. VP-770 - Installing in a Rack...

  • Page 18: Figure 3: 15-Pin Hd Connector Pinout

    Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-770 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. You can connect the audio signal via the AUDIO IN HDMI 3.5mm mini jack, or use the embedded audio 2.
  • Page 19 8. Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD display). 9. Connect the DGKAT RJ-45 connector to a receiver (for example, the Kramer PT-572+). 10. Connect the SPKR Terminal Block connector to speakers (not shown in Figure 11.

  • Page 20: Figure 4: Connecting The Vp-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler

    Figure 4: Connecting the VP-770 Presentation Switcher/Scaler VP-770 - Connecting the VP-770...

  • Page 21: Figure 5: Tp Pinout

    Note, that the cable Ground shielding must be connected / soldered to the connector shield. Figure 5: TP PINOUT EIA /TIA 568B Wire Color Orange / White Orange Green / White Blue Blue / White Green Brown / White Brown VP-770 - Connecting the VP-770...

  • Page 22: Figure 6: Microphone Pinout

    Microphone Pinout This section defines the microphone 3.5mm jack pinout. Figure 6: Microphone Pinout Audio Input Pinout This section defines the audio input 3.5mm jack pinout. Figure 7: Audio Input Pinout VP-770 - Connecting the VP-770...

  • Page 23: The Osd Menu

    The OSD Menu The VP-770 OSD menu lets you set the operation parameters for the:  Main Window Control  PIP Window Control  Entire System Control The nature of the operation setup appears in the OSD title, as shown in the...
  • Page 24 PIP window separately (by defining Window Control). General characteristics which apply to the entire system (for example, setting the volume) are changed without needing to shift control (the title line will state: Entire System Control). VP-770 - The OSD Menu...
  • Page 25 Data is saved per window and per input (to a dedicated input + window memory), as applicable The control buttons let you control the VP-770 via the OSD menu. Press the:  MENU (or ) button to enter the menu, exit the menu, and when in the OSD menu, move to the previous level and change menu settings in the OSD screen.

  • Page 26: Figure 8: Input Menu

    Input Source Select the input source: HDMI1, HDMI2, PC1, PC2, COMP, CV1, CV2 or Note that SDI is not applicable to the VP-770 and appears transparent in the OSD. The commands related to SDI in the OSD menu are therefore grayed out.
  • Page 27 Setting the EDID on any one of the HDMI inputs affects that HDMI input immediately (the VP-770 automatically issues a hot- plug) and will affect the other HDMI video source only after a hot-plug occurrence on that input.

  • Page 28: Figure 9: Select The Display Mode

    The display mode setup, shown in Figure 9, is part of the entire system control and the selected Single Window also shows the current aspect ratio (Best Fit): Figure 9: Select the Display Mode VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 29: Figure 10: Changing The Size Of The Window

    3. Select H width (an OSD slide bar appears) and press + to increase the width, or – to decrease the width, see Figure The following example shows how to increase the width of the window VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 30: Figure 11: Increasing The Width

    Use the H Position and V Position items in the OSD to change the position of the window using the + and – buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter (as illustrated in Figure 13). VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 31: Figure 13: Positioning The Window

    1. Check that window control is set as required (for example, PiP Window Control). 2. Select Window Customization. The following Window appears: Figure 14: Window Customization 3. To move the picture to the right, select H Position. An OSD slide bar appears: VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 32: Figure 15: H-Position Slide Bar

    Figure 16: Moving the PiP Window Note that the sequence in which you change the size and position of the window is insignificant, as long as you make sure that the resized image does not go beyond the window boundaries. VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 33: Figure 17: Audio Menu

    Mic volume without changing the Line out volume level. In the Mix mode, set the Line Mix [dB] – to decrease of the line out volume level without changing the Mic volume level VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 34: Figure 18: Set The Output Volume Level

    Amplifier This submenu item is specific for the power amplifier, on top of the general volume level Note that SDI is not applicable to the VP-770 and appears Channeling transparent in the OSD. The commands related to SDI in the OSD menu are therefore grayed out.

  • Page 35: Figure 19: Process Menu

    Set (from Level 1 to Level 5) Select the motion detection sensitivity for filtering of interlaced images. Set a high value for video where there is generally a large amount of motion, or a low value for little motion VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 36: Figure 20: Picture Menu

    Set the image color (back to its default values) and position per window (centers it correctly on the screen) See Auto Positioning menu item in Section 6.8 Note that Auto Adjust is disabled when in the Freeze state VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 37: Figure 21: Enhance Menu

    Block NR – as the level is set higher, the block noise is reduced and the image appears softer Input noise reduction (except for Temporal NR) is enabled for interlaced video processing only and is inactive in the progressive scan. VP-770 - The OSD Menu...

  • Page 38: Figure 22: Scale Menu

    SDI is not applicable and appears transparent. If the transparency of the OSD menu is set to ON this menu item will become invisible (see Section 6.8) Deep Color – to Off (the default) for 8bit color depth or to Follow Output for VP-770 - The OSD Menu...
  • Page 39 HDCP compliant, the VP-770 always outputs without HDCP and vice versa. Note that the VP-770 will output a green screen if the output acceptor to which it is connected is not HDCP compliant, in the case that the video on the Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted.
  • Page 40 By setting the output resolution to Native, the VP-770 is triggered to read the EDID of the main display and change the output resolution value according to the native resolution of the display.

  • Page 41: Figure 23: Misc Menu

    Blink – to On for the selected item in the OSD to blink, or Off Blink Period – to determine the blinking rate Timeout – to 30 seconds before OSD timeout, 60 seconds before OSD timeout or OFF (Off means that that the OSD appears continuously) VP-770 - The OSD Menu...
  • Page 42 (for HDMI and DP inputs only). Note that in case the last connected valid input signal is disconnected, the VP-770 will switch to the previous last-connected valid-input signal, and then to the input before that and so on until the last disconnected inputs, and then a “No Signal”...
  • Page 43 When the luma keying feature is On, any change in the setup (either by the user or by resetting due to a setup change) may cause the screen to flicker once. The luma keying will recover automatically after resetting. VP-770 - The OSD Menu...
  • Page 44 1.0.pdf. The VP-770 intercepts XML files over the Ethernet in the CAP format via the dedicated EAS port from the alert generator server (for example, a FEMA server or a proprietary CAP message generation application) for immediate alert message triggering.

  • Page 45: Figure 24: Xml File Transfer

    The Expiration Date field of the CAP XML file determines when the message will expire. Note that you can remove the message sooner by pressing/clicking any of the buttons on the VP-770 (front panel or remote control buttons, as well as via the Web page or protocol commands).
  • Page 46 To setup and activate the alert system on the VP-770: 1. Set the dedicated EAS Ethernet connection port type and port number through which the VP-770 will be listening, as a client, to intercept alerts. By default, the dedicated EAS port settings are TCP, 5005. To change these setting see the “Emergency Alert Configuration”...

  • Page 47: The Display Modes

    OSD menu. 7.1.1 Activating the Single window Mode Set the VP-770 to the single window display mode in any of the following ways:  Press and hold (for 3 seconds) the illuminated front panel PIP button until the button no longer illuminates ...
  • Page 48 If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it can appear on HDMI and DGKat outputs that are connected to supported HDCP compliant displays. However, it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP compliant and the VP-770 will not output a picture on the VGA output. VP-770 - The Display Modes...
  • Page 49 6. You can press the MENU button several times to exit the menu and save changes, or modify PiP window parameters via the other menu items. To return to Main Window control, repeat the procedure above but select Main Window in the Window Control submenu. VP-770 - The Display Modes...

  • Page 50: Figure 26: Cv1 Superimposed Over Dp

    7.2.3 Selecting the PIP Source To select a PiP source you have to set the VP-770 to any of the PiP display mode configurations and then select the desired input. 7.2.3.1 Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel Buttons Press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of the required PiP source.
  • Page 51 7. Scroll to the Input menu and press ENTER. 8. Select Input Source and press ENTER. 9. Choose the input for the PiP window. 10. Press the MENU a few times until you exit the OSD menu (changes are saved upon exit). VP-770 - The Display Modes...

  • Page 52: Controlling The Vp-770

    Section 8.7) Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP-770 includes the following front panel buttons:  Input selector buttons for selecting the required input: HDMI (1 and 2), PC (1 and 2), COMP, CV (1 and 2) and DP (see Section 8.1.1)

  • Page 53: Controlling Via The Osd Menu

    To connect to the VP-770 via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-770 unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

  • Page 54: Figure 27: Entering The Ip Number In The Address Bar

    Note that if the Protocol is set to Legacy (via the Miscellaneous menu, Section 6.8), the Web pages may not function properly. Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-770 and do the following: 1. Open your Internet browser.

  • Page 55: Figure 28: Local Area Connection Properties Window

    4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 29 Figure VP-770 - Controlling the VP-770...

  • Page 56: Figure 29: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

    Figure 29: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window Figure 30: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window VP-770 - Controlling the VP-770...

  • Page 57: Figure 31: Internet Protocol Properties Window

    8. Click Close. 8.5.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-770 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 8.5.3...

  • Page 58: Figure 32: Connecting The Contact Closure Remote Control Pins

    Controlling the VP-770 via the REMOTE Terminal Block Connector The REMOTE terminal block connectors include:  A PIP pin and a G pin which are used for toggling between the Single and Dual window modes, and for selecting a PiP input ...

  • Page 59: Figure 33: Connecting The Pip Contact Closure Remote Control Pins

    G pin. For example, to select the DP PIP source, connect the PIP pin to the G pin and, within 3 seconds, the 5 pin to the G pin, as illustrated in Figure Figure 33: Connecting the PIP Contact Closure Remote Control PINs VP-770 - Controlling the VP-770...

  • Page 60: Figure 34: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

    This IR remote control transmitter is compatible with various Kramer machines, therefore not all its buttons are applicable to the VP-770. The table below defines only the buttons that are relevant to the VP-770; the functionality of the other buttons is marked N/A.
  • Page 61 This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables (Model: C-A35M/A35F-50). Before using the external IR receiver, be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable (P/N: 505-70434010-S) with the 3.5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel.

  • Page 62: Figure 35: The Authentication Window

    Using the Embedded Web Pages The Web pages let you control the VP-770 via the Ethernet. The Web pages include all the OSD items and more. Each one of the three control methods (front panel/IR transmitter, OSD menu or Web pages) affects the other two control methods. For example, selecting an input via the front panel buttons will affect the Routing &...

  • Page 63: Figure 36: The Loading Page

    9.6.3)  Emergency Alert System page(see Section 9.8)  The Security page (see Section 9.9)  The About Us page (see Section 9.10) Section 9.11 describes how to save and upload a configuration. VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 64: Figure 37: The Routing & Scaling Page With Web Page List On The Left

    Figure 37: The Routing & Scaling Page with Web page list on the left Click the arrow on the side of the menu list to hide the Web pages list: Figure 38: The Routing & Scaling Page – Single Window VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 65: Figure 39: The Routing & Scaling Page – Standby Mode

    For example, in Figure 41 the PIP window is selected and on the right the respective input (8: DP) turns green. VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 66: Figure 41: The Routing & Scaling Page – Pip Window

    (shown in Figure 38) or some variation of a MAIN window and a PIP window (one image over another), as illustrated in Figure Figure 41: The Routing & Scaling Page – PIP Window VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 67: Figure 42: The Routing & Scaling Page – Changing The Resolution

    The Resolution selector above the main area lets you change the current resolution (for both images). Click the green button showing the current resolution (1024x768@60 in this example) to change it, see Figure 42 Figure 42: The Routing & Scaling Page – Changing the Resolution VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 68: Figure 43: The Routing & Scaling Page – The Swap Inputs

    1 (HDMI 1), these inputs swap places when clicking the Swap Inputs button, so the MAIN window will now show HDMI 1 and the PIP window will show PC 1: Figure 44: The Routing & Scaling Page – Swapping the Inputs VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 69: Figure 45: The Routing & Scaling Page – Auto Switching Window (Main Tab)

    (for HDMI and DP inputs only) Note that in case the last connected valid input signal is disconnected, the VP-770 will switch to the previous last-connected valid-input signal, and then to the input before that and so on until the last disconnected inputs, and then a “No Signal”...

  • Page 70: Figure 47: The Routing & Scaling Page – Auto Switching Window

    The priority is ordered from the lowest input number (8) to the highest (1). For example, if PC 1 and HDMI 2 have a valid signal and auto switching is enabled, the VP-770 will scan through the inputs and select the HDMI 2 which is higher in the priority list (see Figure 45).

  • Page 71: Figure 48: The Routing & Scaling Page – Lower Buttons Bar

    Output volume, Mic mix, Line mix, Output volume mute, Output volume delimiter, Mic mix mute, Line mix mute, Win-cust (Main and PIP), Input source (Main and PIP), Output resolution, all auto switching functions and Zoom position/zoom Lock/unlock the aspect ratio VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 72: Figure 49: The Routing & Scaling Page – Selecting A Preset

    Note that all the parameters of the scaler are saved to the preset except for the blank and freeze effects. To recall a preset click the Preset recall icon: Figure 51: The Routing & Scaling Page – Recalling a Preset VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 73: Figure 52: The Routing & Scaling Page – Take Mode

    The changes are carried out and the red lines disappear. Clicking the cancel button will cancel the changes (before pressing TAKE for the second time): Figure 53: The Routing & Scaling Page – Cancel the Changes VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 74: Figure 54: The Routing & Scaling Page – Audio Level Sliders

    Figure 54: The Routing & Scaling Page – Audio Level Sliders Audio levels can be set or muted via the speaker icon: Figure 55: The Routing & Scaling Page – Muting the Audio Level VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 75: The Device Settings

    You can upgrade the firmware via the Device Settings page. To do so: 1. Choose the firmware file by clicking the BROWSE button in the Firmware upgrade FILE line. The following window appears: VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 76: Figure 58: The Device Settings Page – Selecting The Firmware File

    2. Select the firmware file and click open. The file name appears in the Device Settings Web page: Figure 59: The Device Settings Page –the Firmware File Selected 3. Click the START UPGRADE button. The following message appears: Figure 60: The Device Settings Page –Firmware Upgrade Warning VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 77: Figure 61: The Device Settings Page –Uploading The File

    Figure 61: The Device Settings Page –Uploading the File After the file is uploaded, the firmware is written (see Figure 62) and upon completion, the system automatically restarts (see Figure 63). Figure 62: The Device Settings Page – Writing the Firmware VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 78: Figure 63: The Device Settings Page – Firmware Upgrade Waiting For Restart

    Section 9.2.2.2). 9.2.2.1 Device Reset Click the Device reset button to reset the VP-770 to its default state. The following window appears: Figure 64: The Device Settings Page – The Reset Device Window Check the box next to “Including Ethernet” to reset Ethernet parameters as well.

  • Page 79: Figure 65: The Device Settings Page – The Reset Device Window Including Ethernet

    Web-page reset button. The following window appears. Figure 66: The Device Settings Page – Web page Reset Click OK if you want to continue. The Web page resets and the following message appears: VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 80: Figure 67: The Device Settings Page – The Information Window

    9.2.3 Information To access the information window, click the icon on the lower right side of the page. Figure 67: The Device Settings Page – The Information Window VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 81: The Input Settings

    Figure 68: The Input Settings Page Note that Color depth is available for HDMI and DP inputs only. If the PIP window is not active, you can activate it by clicking the Activate PIP button (see Figure 69). VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 82: Figure 69: The Input Settings Page – Pip Window Inactive

    Set the horizontal position of the image within the window (see Section 6.2) Image shift mode Set the image shift mode within the window (see Section 6.2) MD sensitivity Set the MD sensitivity (see Section 6.4) Auto positioning Section 6.2 VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
  • Page 83 Native as Single Modeline – generating only the native resolution in the detailed timing Note that if auto switching is enabled, the Input Setting Web page is disabled and the following message is displayed: VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 84: The Enhance

    Section 6.5) Set the FTB™ (fade-thru-black) speed: FTB Speed Set from 0 (fastest) to 7 (slowest). Default speed is 1 FTB Protocol Feature Function Range Note Command FTB Speed 4901 See definition above VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 85: The Output Settings

    Set the output resolution, the aspect ratio, the master connection, deep color and HDCP mode (see Section 6.7), as well as the vertical keystone, power-save settings and the color of the window if there is no signal on the input (see Section 6.8). VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 86: The Audio Settings

     Select bypassing of the embedded audio input directly to the output  Choose whether the analog input takes over the embedded inputs  Select the power amplifier level from 1 to 4. VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 87: Figure 73: The Audio Settings Page – Embedded Audio Pass-Through

    Mic and Line mix, and the output volume are disabled (see Figure 73): Figure 73: The Audio Settings Page – Embedded Audio Pass-Through 9.6.2 The Microphones Tab The Microphones tab (see Figure 74) lets you setup the microphone parameters. VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 88: Figure 74: The Audio Settings Page – Microphones Tab

    Figure 75: The Audio Settings Page – Microphones Tab You can set the maximum value of the Output Volume by using the pre-limiter on the Output Volume slider. Slide the pre-limiter up or down to determine the VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 89: Figure 76: The Audio Settings Page – Output Volume Pre-Limiter

    (for a short period of time)  Release time to define the transition time for the audio level to return from its reduced level to its normal level after the Hold Time period VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 90: The Rs-232 Over Tp

    (see Section 10). Figure 77: The RS-232 over TP Page Set the port tunneling protocol type and Ethernet port as well as the parity, Data bits, baud rate and stop bits. VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 91: Figure 78: The Rs-232 Over Tp Page – The Remote Device Commands Table

    Figure 78: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Remote Device Commands Table To write or edit a command click the edit icon. The following window appears: Figure 79: The RS-232 over TP Page – the Edit Command Window VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 92: Figure 80: The Rs-232 Over Tp Page – Setting The Trigger

    In this example, Sync on triggers the power on command and the delay is set to 30 seconds. Figure 81: The RS-232 over TP Page – Setting the Sync on Trigger Click OK to save the command to the list: VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 93: Figure 82: The Rs-232 Over Tp Page – The Power On Command

    The system will send a Power on command to the projector connected to the output whenever a signal is detected. Note that in the manual mode, click the Send Command icon ( ) to send the command. VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 94: The Emergency Alert System

    Ethernet port. Click Apply to apply changes. Check the box next to Local message to create a local message that will be seen on the display. To create the local message, fill in the following details: VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 95: Figure 84: The Emergency Alert System Page – Local Message Example

    In the example shown in Figure 84, an extreme weather condition alarm is created. You can export the alarm, and/or send it immediately: Figure 84: The Emergency Alert System Page – Local Message Example VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 96: The Security

    Figure 86: The Security Page – Activating the Security Click OK. The Web Page reloads and the following message appears for you to fill in: Figure 87: The Security Page – Authentication Required VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 97: The About Us

    Figure 88: The Security Page 9.10 The About Us Page The VP-770 About Us page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 89: The About Us Page VP-770 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...

  • Page 98: Save Or Upload A Configuration

    9.11 Save or Upload a Configuration The VP-770 Web page lets you upload a saved configuration or save a configuration. To do so, click the Upload (see Figure 90) and Save (see Figure buttons, respectively, which are located at the lower part of the menu list.

  • Page 99: Port Tunneling

    Port Tunneling Victim The port tunneling feature lets you send and receive simple RS-232 signals between a controller and a serial device via the VP-770 which is connected to the Ethernet and outputs via TP cable. The example, illustrated in...
  • Page 100 2. Set the HDBT UART command (the table in Section 13.4). By default, the settings are 9600,8,N,1 3. Make sure that the VP-770 is connected to Ethernet. The VP-770 is now ready to tunnel RS-232 signals via Ethernet port tunneling. VP-770 - Port Tunneling...

  • Page 101: Flash Memory Upgrade

    Flash Memory Upgrade You can upgrade the VP-770 via the Kramer K-UPLOAD software. Two types of upgrade files are available for upgrade: video core and audio/graphics (*.fct) and peripherals (*.kfw). Note that when uploading files via K-UPLOAD, you must close the embedded Web pages.

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    BC-DGKat524 (CAT 5 24 AWG), BC-DGKat623 (CAT 6 23 AWG cable) or BC-DGKat7a23 (CAT 7a 23 AWG cable). Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VP-770 - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 103: Default Communication Parameters

    PC Input Resolutions 640X480_60 800x600_75 625_P50 1280x1024_60 1400x1050_75 640x480_72 800x600_85 525_P60 1280x1024_75 1600x900_60 640x480_75 1024x768_60 720_P50 1280x1024_85 1600x1200_60 640x480_85 1024x768_70 720_P60 1360x768_60 1680x1050_60 800x600_56 1024x768_75 1280x800_60 1366x768_60 1920x1200_60RB 800x600_60 1024x768_85 1280x960_85 1440x900_60 1080_P50 800x600_72 1152x864_75 1280x768_60 1400x1050_60 1080_P60 VP-770 - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 104 1024x768_85 1440x900_60 625_P50 1080_P25 800x600_56 1152x864_75 1400x1050_60 720_P24 1080_P30 800x600_60 1280x800_60 1400x1050_75 720_P25 1080_P50 800x600_72 1280x960_85 1600x900_60 720_P30 1080_P60 800x600_75 1280x768_60 1600x1200_60 720_P50 2k50 800x600_85 1280x1024_60 1680x1050_60 720_P60 2k60 848x480_60 1280x1024_75 1920x1200_60RB 1080_I50 640X480_60 1024x768_60 1280x1024_85 VP-770 - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 105: Output Resolutions

    Technical Specifications of the PC Output Signal 640x480@60 1280x1024@75 480p60 1080p29.97 640x480@75 1360x768@60 576i50 1080p30 800x600@60 1366x768@60 576p50 1080p50 800x600@75 1400x1050@60 720p50 1080p59.94 1024x768@60 1600x900@60 720p59.94 1080p60 1024x768@75 1600x1200@60 720p60 2k50 1280x768@60 1680x1050@60 1080p23.976 2k60 1280x800@60 1920x1200@60 1080p24 1280x1024@60 480i60 1080p25 VP-770 - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 106: The Vp-770 Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    (for example, the Windows HyperTerminal Application). 13.1 Using the Communication Protocol There are three different methods to control the VP-770 via the RS-232 or the Ethernet:  Protocol commands (via protocol 3000 or Legacy Protocol) mimicking the OSD, see Section 13.2...
  • Page 107 For example, move the PiP window one step to the left Send: “#Y 0,141,-,1<CR>” Reply: “~01@Y 0,141,-,1 OK” For example, in order to increase zoom on the main windows Send: “#Y 0,650,+,0<CR>” Reply: “~01@Y 0,650,+,0 OK” VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 108 6.1). When navigating in the OSD MENU you will be able to see the Film Mode valid parameters. Note that SDI is not applicable to the VP-770 and appears transparent in the OSD. The commands related to SDI in the protocol commands table are therefore grayed out.
  • Page 109 In case 8bpp is selected, set the color depth bit accordingly. For example, when selecting 1600x900@60 at 8bpp, PM.EDID_SEL = 86h=134 dec; and when selecting it at 12bpp, PM.EDID_SEL = 6h=6 dec VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 110 Line Mix -100:0 [dB] audio pass- through Line mix disables talkover Unavailable for Embedded Pass-through non-embedded audio Analog Takeover Unavailable in audio pass- through Delay Lip Sync 0:90 [ms] Mic Delay 0:40 [ms] VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 111 Unavailable in progressive Correction scan. Unavailable when deinterlacing sync is older field Unavailable in LEVEL1 progressive Sensitivity LEVEL2 scan LEVEL3 LEVEL4 LEVEL5 Picture Brightness -400:400 In the OSD menu the range appears as - VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 112 Follow Output Best Fit Customization lost Letterbox 3. In “Follow Input”, output must be bigger than input Overscan Output Video Resolution Native 1. GET command in 640x480@60 native mode 640x480@75 returns the VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 113 1280x1024@60 1280x1024@75 1360x768p60 1366x768@50 1366x768@60 1400x1050@50 1400x1050@60 1600x900@60 1600x1200@50 1600x1200@60 1680x1050@60 1920x1200@60 480i60 480p60 576i50 576p50 720p50 720p59.94 720p60 1080p23.976 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59.94 1080p60 2k50 2k60 Master Connection HDMI DGKat VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 114 N443 version. NTSC_4 SECAM In the protocol – Get command PALNC returns the Input video NTSC_8 format only 525p60 625p50 720p60 720p50 720p24 720p25 720p30 1080i60 1080i50 1080i100 1080p60 1080p50 1080p30 1080p23_976 1080p24 VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 115 1400x1050@60 1400x1050@75 1440x900@60 1152x864@75 1600x900@60 1280x1024@60 1280x1024@75 1280x960@85 1920x1200@60R 1280x1024@85 1600x1200@60 1680x1050@60 NONE 0XF5 or 0XFF Window Control Main Win When in the single window PiP Win mode, only Main Win is valid VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 116 Luma Keying Screen may flicker. Keying the PiP window Alert System No Signal Gray Blue Black Auto Switching Scan Last Connected Pause Freeze Blank Mute In the PiP Mode, applies to main window only VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...

  • Page 117: Protocol Table: Mimicking Remote And Front Panel Buttons

    Code Code Code MENU CH1_VGA1 CH2_HDMI1 ENTER CH1_VGA2 CH2_HDMI2 MINUS CH1_HDMI1 CH2_YUV PLUS CH1_HDMI2 CH2_DP RESET CH1_YUV CH2_SDI CH1_DP MUTE BLANK CH1_SDI POWER FREEZE CH2_CV1 LEFT LOCK CH2_CV2 RIGHT CH1_CV1 CH2_VGA1 CH1_CV2 CH2_VGA2 VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...

  • Page 118: The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands

    ACTIVATION-MODE = EAS notification: 1” to notify full screen + siren alert mode (Severity = Extreme) “2” to notify full screen alert mode (Severity = Severe) “3” To notify full screen alert mode (Severity = Moderate) VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 119 Set dual window state PIP PIP-MODE PIP PIP-MODE RESULT Get dual window state PIP? PIP PIP-MODE Parameters Description: PIP-MODE = Dual window state: "0" or "off" for single window; "1" or "on" to for dual window. VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 120 Network settings commands require admin authorization Command Syntax Response Set IP Address NET-IP IP_ADDRESS NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP NET-IP? NET-IP IP_ADDRESS Address NTIP? Read MAC NET-MAC? NET-MAC MAC_ADDRESS Address NTMC? Set subnet NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK NET-MASK SUBNET_MASK VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 121 Response 2: LDFW SIZE RESULT Load new video Step 1: LDFWS SIZE core firmware Response 1: READY or LDFWS SIZE ERR### Step 2: If ready was received, send FIRMWARE_DATA Response 2: LDFWS SIZE RESULT VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...
  • Page 122 VP-770 - The VP-770 RS-232 Communication Protocol...

  • Page 123: Safety Warning

    SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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