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- Page 1 KR AMER ELECTRON ICS LT D. USER MANUAL MODEL: SP-4D 4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer P/N: 2900-000577 Rev 3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Figure 1: SP-4D 4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer Front Figure 2: SP-4D 4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer Rear Figure 3: Connecting to the SP-4D Rear Panel Figure 4: SP-4D Menu Map I Figure 5: SP-4D Menu Map II SP-4D – Contents... -
Page 4: 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded... -
Page 5: Getting Started
(often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer SP-4D away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust SP-4D - Getting Started... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview The SP-4D 4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer is a synchronizer for serial digital signals up to HD-SDI. The unit synchronizes up to four channels from the dedicated digital genlock input or any other specified channel. The multi-standard synchronizer SP-4D can convert the frame rate of HDTV signals without changing the number of lines per frame or the progressive–... -
Page 7: Defining The Sp-4D 4-Channel Hd-Sdi Synchronizer
Seven front panel buttons that control operation of the machine • Five LEDs that indicate input signal loss or genlock loss • One RS-232 port for controlling the SP-4D from a serial remote control device or a PC Defining the SP-4D 4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer This section defines the SP-4D. -
Page 8: Figure 1: Sp-4D 4-Channel Hd-Sdi Synchronizer Front
Figure 1: SP-4D 4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer Front Feature Function Display Panel 2-line, 40-character LCD display GENLOCK LED Illuminates when a reference source is available IN 1 LED Illuminates when a valid Input 1 is connected IN 2 LED Illuminates when a valid Input 2 is connected... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Sp-4D 4-Channel Hd-Sdi Synchronizer Rear
RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port Connects to a PC or the remote controller via a null-modem connection Power Socket AC connector enabling power supply to the SP-4D Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF SP-4D - Overview... -
Page 10: Installing In A Rack
Installing in a Rack SP-4D - Installing in a Rack... -
Page 11: Connecting The Sp-4D
Connecting the SP-4D Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your SP-4D. After connecting your SP-4D, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the SP-4D, as shown in... -
Page 12: Connecting To The Product Via Rs-232
Figure 3: Connecting to the SP-4D Rear Panel Connecting to the Product via RS-232 You can connect to the SP-4D via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. To connect to the SP-4D via RS-232: •... -
Page 13: Operating The Sp-4D
6.3) Using the LCD Display The SP-4D includes a two-line, 20-character per line LCD display that displays (while in the main mode of operation) the machine status, the genlock reference source and standard of video signals on all four SDI outputs. The following examples explain what is shown on the display. -
Page 14: Using The Front Panel Buttons
Genlock turned ON, the unit is properly locked to reference LED ON Input 1- No video signal LED OFF Input 4 Input signal standard not in same group as the output standard LED flashes Proper input signal LED ON SP-4D - Operating the SP-4D... -
Page 15: Using The Sp-4D Menus
SP-4D. The menu maps in Figure 4 Figure 5 illustrate how to navigate through the various menus and their settings. Note: All menus show SET1. as an example. Your setup numbers may differ. SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 16: Figure 4: Sp-4D Menu Map I
Figure 4: SP-4D Menu Map I SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 17: Figure 5: Sp-4D Menu Map Ii
Figure 5: SP-4D Menu Map II SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 18: Loading Setups
Note: Most parameter changes are temporarily saved in memory only until the SP-4D is powered OFF. To permanently save the change, perform SAVE SETTING AS A SETUP NUMBER as shown in this procedure. To save a setup: •... -
Page 19: Setting The Video Signal
1080sf/23 1080p/23 Note: Each group contains its own mutually compatible standards. • Press ENTER to activate the setting (there is a 5 second delay when changing in either direction between SD and HD settings) SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... - Page 20 Press ◄ or ► to choose the settings: NO TEST SETTING, COLOR BARS100%, SPLIT BARS100% or RAMP100% • Press ENTER to run the test • To stop the test, return to NO TEST SIGNAL and press ENTER SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus...
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Page 21: Setting The Genlock
Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily (until powered down) 7.5.3 Setting the Genlock Reference Source from the Genlock Menu Use the genlock reference source to select either a dedicated genlock input or any one of the four SDI inputs. SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... - Page 22 14ns and ◄ to retard the timing by 14ns • Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily (until powered down) • Repeat for channels 2 through 4 • Save the new horizontal timing using the procedure Saving Setups in Section 7.2 SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus...
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Page 23: Monitoring Output
The audio output group selects the embedded audio group – two stereo audio channels that can be extracted from the selected SDI channel. After digital to analog conversion the audio is available on both RCA output connectors. SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 24: Setting The No-Signal Screen
Press ◄ or ► to choose the settings: BLUE SCREEN, BLACK SCREEN or NoColorInsert (default) • Press ENTER to save the setting Note: This assignment affects all 16 setups (presets) after ENTER is pressed. The setting is saved with auto power-down. SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 25: Setting The Machine Address
• Press ◄ or ► to change the settings from 0% to 100% (95% default) Note: This assignment affects all 16 setups (presets) after ENTER is pressed. The setting is saved with auto power-down. SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 26: Setting The Sleep Mode
• Press ◄ or ► to change the settings from 0% to 100% (50% default) Note: This assignment affects all 16 setups (presets) after ENTER is pressed. The setting is saved with auto power-down. SP-4D - Using the SP-4D Menus... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
1.81kg (4.0lbs) ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Windows®-based control software, rack “ears” Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Default Communication Parameters Protocol 2000 RS-232 Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format: SP-4D - Technical Specifications... -
Page 28: Kramer Protocol 2000
Protocol 2000 for the SP-4D is described below. For RS-232 a null-modem connection between the PC and the SP-4D is required, and data is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. All values shown are hexadecimal. - Page 29 8 – 1080p/25 9 – 1080p/24 A – 1080p/23 B – 1080sf/30 C – 1080sf/29 D – 1080sf/25 E – 1080sf/24 F – 1080sf/23 10 – 525p/60 11 – 625p/50 12 – 525i/60 13 – 625i/50 SP-4D - Kramer Protocol 2000...
- Page 30 8 – 1080i/59 9 – 1080i/60 A – 1080p/23 B – 1080p/24 C – 1080p/25 D – 1080p/29 E – 1080p/30 F – 1080sf/23 10 – 1080sf/24 11 – 1080sf/25 12 – 1080sf/29 13 – 1080sf/30 SP-4D - Kramer Protocol 2000...
- Page 31 0 – 4 defines video input that will be used as genlock reference 0 – dedicated genlock input (default) 1 – SDI channel1 input 2 – SDI channel2 input 3 – SDI channel3 input 4 – SDI channel4 input SP-4D - Kramer Protocol 2000...
- Page 32 NOTE 5: The reply to the Identify Machine command shows the machine name 1st byte: 0x7d 2nd byte: 0x80 + 0x00 (0 dec) 3rd byte: 0x80 + 0x04 (4 dec) - for the unit SP-4D 4th byte: 0x98 NOTE 6: The reply to the Identify Firmware command shows the firmware version as...
- Page 34 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. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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