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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: PIP-4 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter...
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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 6: PIP-4 Controller Software Features Table 7: Menu Bar Options Table 8: Quick Access Toolbar Options Table 9: Technical Specifications of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Table 10: Default Communication Parameters Table 11: Instruction Codes for Protocol 3000...
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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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 5: Quick Start
Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your PIP-4 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 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:... -
Page 7: Recommendations For Best Performance
Defining the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Figure 1 Table 1 define the front panel of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter. 1 Provided the last setting was valid for at least 30 seconds before switching the machine off 2 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com... -
Page 8: Figure 1: Pip-4 Front Panel
Defining the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter Figure 1: PIP-4 Front Panel Table 1: PIP-4 Front Panel Features Feature Function IR LED Lights yellow when the unit receives IR signals IR Sensor IR signal receiver POWER LED Lights green when the unit is powered on... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Pip-4 Rear Panel
Function 17 MOUSE USB Connector Connect USB/PS/2 mouse for operating the OSD menu Figure 2 Table 2 define 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 10: 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 11: Connecting A Pc To The Pip-4 Via Rs-232 For Remote Operation
.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 12: 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 13: Operating The Pip-4 Locally
Section 6 A mouse (see Section 6 An IR remote controller Operating the PIP-4 Using the Front Panel Buttons The front panel buttons are used to: Manipulate video panes Navigate the OSD menu Note: If there is no mouse activity for 20 seconds, the OSD closes automatically. -
Page 14: Navigating The Osd Menu
Operating the PIP-4 Locally 6.1.2 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 15: The Osd Menu
Operating the PIP-4 Locally 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 Menu Item Submenu Description DISPLAY... -
Page 16: Utility Submenu
Operating the PIP-4 Locally 6.2.2 Utility Submenu Table 5 defines the utility submenu. Table 5: The Utility Submenu Options Item Parameter Values Brightness Channel 1–4 Brightness 1–255 Contrast Channel 1–4 Contrast 1–255 Sharpness Channel 1–4 Sharpness 0–15 Channel 1–4 1–255... -
Page 17: Operating The Pip-4 Using The Mouse
Operating the PIP-4 Locally Operating the PIP-4 Using the Mouse The mouse control operates in the following manner: Left-click on a pane to select it Click and hold within a pane, and drag to move it Click and hold on the border of a pan, and drag to change the size and aspect ratio of the pane. -
Page 18: Operating The Pip-4 Remotely
RS-232 or Ethernet. Section 5 For details regarding connecting to the Ethernet port on the PIP-4, see The Controller software requires the following: Windows™ XP, Vista or Windows™ 7 Microsoft .Net Framework version 3.5 To install the Controller software, download the software and run the setup file. -
Page 19: The Menu Bar
Stores the current video configuration in one of 10 preset Store memories Recalls the video configuration from one of 10 preset Recall memories Erases the video configuration from one of the 10 preset Erase memories ABOUT Displays the Step-in Software and Kramer company details KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 20: The Quick Access Toolbar
Operating the PIP-4 Remotely 7.1.2 The Quick Access Toolbar The Quick Access Toolbar buttons are shown in Figure 9 and described in Table Figure 9: Quick Access Toolbar Table 8: Quick Access Toolbar Options Feature Description Open an existing configuration... -
Page 21: Windows Position
Operating the PIP-4 Remotely Figure 10: Connect Window 2. Select the required method of connection option button: For Ethernet, enter the IP address and Port number of the device. To set the default IP address and Port number, press the Default button. -
Page 22: Connection Status
Operating the PIP-4 Remotely 7.1.5 Connection Status The connection status can be one of the following states: Online—the device is connected and being updated in real-time by the software Online, in take mode (not updating device)—the device is connected but changes are only implemented when the Update button is pressed ... -
Page 23: Upgrading The Firmware
Operating the PIP-4 Remotely 2. Click and hold on the slider, dragging it to modify the required characteristic. For fine control of the slider, use the arrow buttons on your keyboard. 3. Click Close. The channel video characteristic is changed. -
Page 24: Setting The Ip Network Parameters
7.1.12 Displaying the PIP-4 Software Version Number To display the PIP-4 Software version number: 1. From the Menu bar, click About. The About PIP-4 Controller window appears as shown in Figure Figure 14: About PIP-4 Controller Window 2. Click OK to close the window. - Page 25 Using the PIP-4 Remote Controller Using the PIP-4 Remote Controller This section defines the PIP-4 remote controller. Number Function Video output ON Video output OFF Channel/window selection (buttons 1 through 4) Menu Left / - Enter Down Move Size Distort...
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Page 26: Technical Specifications
PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter. Table 9: Technical Specifications of the PIP-4, 4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter INPUTS: 4 composite video 1Vpp @75 on BNC connectors OUTPUTS: 1 s-Video 1Vpp, 0.3Vpp @75 on a 4-pin s-Video connector 1 composite video 1Vpp @75... -
Page 27: Default Communication Parameters
Simple command (commands string with only one command without addressing): start body delimiter Command SP Parameter_1,Parameter_2,… Commands string (formal syntax with commands concatenation and addressing): # Address@ Command_1 Parameter1_1,Parameter1_2,… |Command_2 Parameter2_1,Parameter2_2,… |Command_3 Parameter3_1,Parameter3_2,… |…CR 1 VER-0.1 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 28: Command Parts Details
Communication Protocol 3000 Device message format: Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter Sender_id@ message CR LF Device long response (Echoing command): Start Address (optional) Body Delimiter …] Sender_id@ CR LF command SP param1 ,param2 result CR = Carriage return (ASCII 13 = 0x0D) LF = Line feed (ASCII 10 = 0x0A) SP = Space (ASCII 32 = 0x20) 12.2 Command Parts Details... -
Page 29: Table 11: Instruction Codes For Protocol 3000
#SRC-HMIR win_num, status<CR> (status = 1 – ON, 0 – OFF) #SRC-HMIR? win_num<CR> #SRC-FREEZE win_num, status<CR> (status = 1 – ON, 0 – OFF) #SRC-FREEZE? win_num<CR> #SRC-BLANK win_num, status<CR> (status = 1 – ON, 0 – OFF) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... - Page 30 Communication Protocol 3000 #SRC-BLANK? win_num<CR> Set / Get Normal / Overscan mode #MODE mode<CR> (mode=0--normal, 1--overscan) #MODE?<CR> Zoom On / Off #ZOOM zoom_mode, X, Y<CR> (zoom_mode=1-ON,0-OFF; X=horizontal left, Y=vertical top) Examples Function Command Syntax Set coordinates for window 2. Top left (60,0) and bottom right (150,80) #CRDT 2, 60, 0, 150, 80 CR Set brightness of input 3 to 140 #BRIGHTNESS 3, 140 CR...
- Page 31 #NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS ~NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT #NTGT #NET-GATE? Read subnet mask ~NET-GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS CRLF #NTGT? Set DHCP mode #NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE CR ~NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE RESULT CRLF #NTDH CR Read subnet mask #NET-DHCP? CR ~NET-DHCP DHCP_MODE CRLF #NTDH? CR KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 32 Communication Protocol 3000 Network settings commands DHCP_MODE = 0 – Don't use DHCP (Use IP set by factory or IP set command). 1 – Try to use DHCP, if unavailable use IP as above. Change protocol #ETH-PORT PROTOCOL , PORT CR ~ETH-PORT PROTOCOL ,PORT RESULT ethernet port CRLF...
- Page 33 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 34 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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