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- Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: 2002 Multistandard Logo Generator...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing the VA-2002 on a Rack Connecting the VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Installing the VA-2002 Software Using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program Logo Graphics Characteristics and Limitations Saving a Logo to a Floppy Disk Adding Transparency to a Logo... - Page 3 Figure 18: VA-2002 Disconnected Remote Control Window Figure 19: COM-Port Window Figure 20: Active VA-2002 Remote Control Window Figure 21: Selecting the Preferences via the VA-2002 Remote Control Window Figure 22: Logo Info Window (Before RS-232 Transfer) Figure 23: Selecting a Project File...
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Page 4: Introduction
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Introduction... - Page 5 Set the position for the logo on-screen (see section 8.1) Set transparency - optional (see section 8.2) Set fade speed - optional (see section 8.3) Save a VA-2002 Project file (with the .LPJ extension) for transfer via RS-232 (optional when saving on a floppy disk) Create the logo.Igo file, saving it on a floppy disk (see...
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Page 6: Overview
Using the VA-2002, you can: Select a composite video or an s-Video (Y/C) input from the Preferences tab in the VA-2002 Remote Control window, as well as from the Main Menu on the VA-2002 Output simultaneously to both composite video and s-Video... -
Page 7: Figure 1: Va-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator
Your VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Figure 1: VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 8: Table 1: Front Panel Va-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Features
Your VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Table 1: Front Panel VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Features Feature POWER Switch LCD Display Screen Button Button OK Button ESC Button INSERT Button Floppy Disk Drive Green LED Floppy Disk Drive Table 2: Rear Panel VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Features... -
Page 9: Installing The Va-2002 On A Rack
Installing the VA-2002 on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. -
Page 10: Connecting The Va-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator
VA-2002 via RS-232, as well as control certain functions 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VA-2002. After connecting your VA-2002, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device... -
Page 11: Figure 2: Connecting The Va-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator
Connecting the VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator Display Display Figure 2: Connecting the VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 12: Installing The Va-2002 Software
1 See section 8, for details 2 See section 9, for details 3 To uninstall, click the VA-2002 Uninstall (located at C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\VA-2002) and, at the warning prompt, confirm that you want to remove the programs Installing the VA-2002 Software... -
Page 13: Figure 5: Target Directory Window
4. Click Next. The Start Menu window appears, as Figure 6 illustrates: 1 You can choose a different location, instead of “C:\Program Files\VA-2002\” Installing the VA-2002 Software Figure 5: Target Directory Window Figure 6: Start Menu Window... -
Page 14: Figure 7: Installation Window
Installing the VA-2002 Software 5. Click Next. The data is copied to your system, as Figure 7 illustrates and an installation complete window appears, as Figure 8 illustrates: Figure 7: Installation Window Figure 8: Installation Complete 6. Click Finish. A shortcut appears in the Start Menu Programs folder. -
Page 15: Using The Va-2002 Logo Finalizer And Upload Program
Using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program Using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program You can use the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload program to: Save a logo to a floppy disk (see section 8.2) Add transparency to a logo (see section 8.3) Set the Fade Speed (see section 8.4) -
Page 16: Logo Graphics Characteristics And Limitations
Using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program 8.1 Logo Graphics Characteristics and Limitations The logo can only be derived from a graphic that is in bitmap file format within the following limitations: The maximum total number of pixels in the graphic (width multiplied by... -
Page 17: Saving A Logo To A Floppy Disk
(by placing a bitmap file in the C:\Program Files\VA-2002\Bin folder) 4 The VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program includes several sample bitmap files that are suitable for use as logos KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 18: Figure 11: Selecting A Bitmap File
VA-2002 Project file named “design”, the words “design. lpj” would appear in the Title bar 2 However, to transfer a logo via RS-232 (see section 9.3) that logo must be saved as part of a VA-2002 Project file Figure 11: Selecting a Bitmap File... -
Page 19: Figure 13: Solid Logo On The Center Right Side Of The Screen
Using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload Program Figure 13: Solid Logo on the Center Right Side of the Screen 6. Add transparency to the logo (if required), as section 8.3 describes, and select the fade speed (if required), as section 8.4 describes. -
Page 20: Adding Transparency To A Logo
Figure 15: Transparent Logo on the Center Right Side of the Screen To add transparency to a logo or part of a logo, already inserted, using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload program, do the following: 1. From the Transparency menu, select the Edit command. -
Page 21: Setting The Fade Speed
8.4 Setting the Fade Speed Select the Fade Speed to set whether the logo will appear quickly or slowly. To select the Fade Speed, using the VA-2002 Logo Finalizer and Upload program, do the following: 1. From the Logo menu, select the Set Fadespeed command. -
Page 22: Using The Va-2002 Remote Control Program
Figure 18: VA-2002 Disconnected Remote Control Window 1 Configuration changes made via your PC are immediately visible on the VA-2002 Multistandard Logo Generator, and vice versa 2 Item 1 on the rear panel in Figure 1... -
Page 23: Figure 19: Com-Port Window
OUTPUT connectors. Figure 21: Selecting the Preferences via the VA-2002 Remote Control Window 1 The Preferences tab functionality resembles the design of the Main Menu of the VA-2002 Figure 19: COM-Port Window to select the input source (composite video or... -
Page 24: Controlling The Va-2002 From The Remote Control Program
1. Click the Logo Info tab, as Figure 22 illustrates: 1 Which has the same functionality as the INSERT button on the VA-2002 front panel (item 7 in Figure 1) 2 As well as verifying the operating system (for example, ver. 2.0) and the serial number... -
Page 25: Figure 22: Logo Info Window (Before Rs-232 Transfer)
Using the VA-2002 Remote Control Program Figure 22: Logo Info Window (Before RS-232 Transfer) 2. Click the Load button and then choose a VA-2002 Project file, as Figure 23 illustrates: 3. Click open. Progress bar messages appear simultaneously on both your PC monitor on the LCD Display screen Logo Generator. -
Page 26: Operating Via The Va-2002 Front Panel
10.1 Identification and Status Screens After turning on the power on the VA-2002, the identification screen appears momentarily, as follows: 1 To control logos (see section 9.2.1), check information (see section 9.2.2), as well as loading a logo from a floppy disk (see section 10.2.2.1) -
Page 27: Accessing The Main Menu
Operating via the VA-2002 Front Panel After a few seconds the Status Screen appears, indicating whether the logo is switched On or Off 10.2 Accessing the Main Menu From the Main Menu, you can Select a logo (see section 10.2.1) Edit a logo (see section 10.2.2) -
Page 28: Editing A Logo From The Main Menu
4. Insert the floppy disk in the floppy drive and press the OK button. The logo is copied from the floppy disk to the non-volatile memory of the VA-2002, and the floppy drive LED 1 Item 8 on the front panel in Figure 1... -
Page 29: Deleting A Logo From The Main Menu
The Edit Info screen appears. 1 As follows: “Logo exists! Replace? Yes or No” 2 As follows: “Please switch off the logo to continue” Operating via the VA-2002 Front Panel offering to let you replace it. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 30: Checking System Information From The Main Menu
DOWN buttons. 10.2.3 Checking System Information from the Main Menu From the System Info Main Menu, you can verify the VA-2002 settings. To check system info from the Main Menu: 1. Press the OK button or the ESC button. The Main Menu appears, as Figure 27 illustrates. -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: 1 Only available from the front panel, and not from the Preferences tab of the VA-2002 Remote Control Window 2 Item 9 on the front panel in Figure 1 3 Specifications are subject to change without notice... - Page 32 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
- Page 33 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: 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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