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Kramer PIP-4 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: PIP-4 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Recommendations for best performance Defining the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Connecting the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Connecting a PC to the PIP-4 via RS-232 for Remote Operation Connecting a PC to the PIP-4 via Ethernet for Remote Operation 5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC 5.2.2...
  • Page 3 Table 3: PIP-4 Menu Items Table 4: The Display Submenu Options Table 5: The Utility Submenu Options Table 6: Technical Specifications of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Table 7: Default Communication Parameters Table 8: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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: Quick Start

    Getting Started Quick Start The following quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps for the PIP-4. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Overview The high performance Kramer desktop PIP-4 is a picture-in-picture inserter for composite video signals. The PIP-4 features: • A multi-standard, picture-in-picture video inserter that accepts up to four composite video sources and displays them all on the same screen simultaneously •...

  • Page 7: Defining The Pip-4, 4 Input Picture-In-Picture Inserter

    Defining the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Defining the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Figure 1 Table 1 defines the front panel of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in- Picture Inserter. Figure 1: PIP-4 Front Panel Table 1: PIP-4 Front Panel Features...

  • Page 8: Figure 2: Pip-4 Rear Panel

    Expands the active pane to full screen 17 MOUSE USB Connector Connect USB/PS/2 mouse for operating he OSD menu Figure 2 Table 2 defines the rear panel of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter. Figure 2: PIP-4 Rear Panel Table 2: PIP-4 Rear Panel Features Feature...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Pip-4, 4 Input Picture-In-Picture Inserter

    Figure 3: Connecting the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter 1 Switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your PIP-4 After connecting your PIP-4, switch on its power and then switch on the power to each device...

  • Page 10: Connecting A Pc To The Pip-4 Via Rs-232 For Remote Operation

    Section 5.2.2 5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the PIP-4 to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub

    Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 5.2.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Ethernet port of the PIP-4 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 12: Operating The Pip-4

    • A remote controller via RS-232 serial commands (see Section 6.3.1 The OSD Menu The OSD menu provides access to the PIP-4 configuration. Using the OSD menu you can change the general display and individual input settings. Table 3: PIP-4 Menu Items...

  • Page 13: Utility Submenu

    Channel 1–4 Color 1–255 Operating the PIP-4 Locally You can operate your PIP-4 locally via the OSD menu using either: • A mouse plugged in to the USB connector (see Section 6.2.1 —or— • The front panel buttons (see Section 6.2.2 6.2.1 Operating the PIP-4 Using the Mouse...

  • Page 14: Operating The Pip-4 Using The Front Panel Buttons

    3. Click on the Source Video right arrow to select Input 3. 4. Click Mirror V. 5. Click on the X to close the OSD. 6.2.2 Operating the PIP-4 Using the Front Panel Buttons The front panel buttons are used to: • Manipulate video panes •...

  • Page 15: Figure 7: Osd Menu Buttons

    Operating the PIP-4 6.2.2.2 Navigating the OSD Menu You can use the front panel OSD menu buttons (see Figure 7) to navigate the OSD in order to modify the video parameters (such as brightness and contrast) of each input independently.

  • Page 16: Operating The Pip-4 Remotely

    4. Wait until the video pane(s) are displayed and release the Reset button. The parameters are reset to factory default values. Upgrading the Firmware For instructions on upgrading the firmware, see the Updating the PIP-4 Firmware Using P3K Software document. The latest version of firmware and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at www.kramerelectronics.com.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter. Table 6: Technical Specifications of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter INPUTS: 4 composite video 1Vpp @75Ω on BNC connectors OUTPUTS: 1 s-Video 1Vpp, 0.3Vpp @75Ω on a 4-pin s-Video connector 1 composite video 1Vpp @75Ω...

  • Page 18: Communication Protocol 3000

    Communication Protocol 3000 Communication Protocol 3000 The Protocol 3000 is an RS-232/Ethernet communication protocol that enables you to control the device from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows® HyperTerminal Application). 11.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter Destination_id@...

  • Page 19: Table 8: Instruction Codes For Protocol 3000

    Start message ~Protocol Start Set/Get coordinate #CRDT win_num,x0,y0,x1,y1<CR> (win_num = 1-4; x0,y0 - top-left coordinate; x1,y1 – bottom-right coordinate) #CRDT? win_num<CR> (x0,x1 <=180; y0,y1 <=144(for PAL); y0,y1 <= 120(for NTSC)) (win_num = 1-4 or 0(for output window)) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 20 Communication Protocol 3000 Set/Get Brightness / Contrast / #BRIGHTNESS inp_num,vol<CR> (vol = 1-255) Sharpness / Hue / Color #BRIGHTNESS? inp_num<CR> #CONTRAST inp_num,vol<CR> (vol = 1-255) #CONTRAST? inp_num<CR> #SHARPNESS inp_num,vol<CR> (vol = 0-15) #SHARPNESS? inp_num<CR> #HUE inp_num,vo <CR> (vol = 1-255) #HUE? inp_num<CR>...
  • Page 21 CRLF *Note: machine name not equal to model name. This name relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for network using (with DNS feature on). MACHINE_NAME = Up to 14 Alfa-Numeric chars. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 22 Communication Protocol 3000 Identification commands Command Syntax Response * Machine factory name = Model name + last 4 digits from serial number. Network settings commands Set IP Address #NET-IP IP_ADDRESS CR ~NET-IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT CRLF #NTIP CR Read IP Address #NET-IP? CR ~NET-IP IP_ADDRESS CRLF #NTIP? CR...
  • Page 23 1. Any product which is not distributed by us or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics.com.
  • Page 24 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit www.kramerelectronics.com where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.

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