Kramer VP-437 User Manual

Presentation switcher / scaler

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-437
Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window Figure 6: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Tables Table 1: VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features Table 2: VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features Table 3: The MAIN MENU Features...
  • Page 3: 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 the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Introduction...
  • Page 4 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 5: Overview

    Remotely, from the infra-red remote control transmitter Via the Ethernet The VP-437 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. 1 Also known as Y, Pb, Pr, Y, Cb, Cr and YUV...
  • Page 6: About Hdmi

    High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in use today. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter Licensee In particular, HDMI...
  • Page 7: Recommendations For Best Performance

    (often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-437 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler:...
  • Page 9: Table 1: Vp-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features

    Your VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 1: VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features Feature POWER Switch IR Receiver COMPONENT HDMI BLANK Button MUTE Button FREEZE Button MENU Button ENTER Button Button Button Button Button PANEL LOCK Button...
  • Page 10: Table 2: Vp-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features

    Your VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 2: VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features Feature HDMI Connector VGA HD15F Connector CV RCA Connector YC 4p Connector RCA Connector RCA Connector Y RCA Connector R BNC Connector G BNC Connector...
  • Page 11: Installing The Vp-437 On A Rack

    Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see the Rack Adapters user manual for...
  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    1 You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required 2 Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-437 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine and Y, VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors.
  • Page 13: Figure 2: Connecting The Vp-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    Connecting the VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 2: Connecting the VP-437 Presentation Switcher / Scaler...
  • Page 14: Controlling The Vp-437

    MENU, ENTER, and arrow RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons 7.2 Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP-437 via the OSD menu. Press the: MENU button to enter the menu ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings...
  • Page 15: The Main Menu

    3 If you cannot see the display after factory reset, use the front panel Res. button to set the correct resolution: press continuously for 2 seconds to reset to XGA, or continuously for 5 seconds to reset to 720p Controlling the VP-437 Function...
  • Page 16: The Finetune Menu

    2 INDEPENDENT means that the audio muting is independent of the FREEZE and BLANK functions 3 FREEZE/BLANK means that when you FREEZE or BLANK the video, then the audio will be muted (the MUTE function follows the FREEZE and the BLANK functions) Controlling the VP-437 Function Table 5: The OSD Menu Features...
  • Page 17: Connecting A Pc

    7.3 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-437 via the RS-232 port. To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended method): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-437 to the...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Ethernet Port Via A Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)

    7.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight- Through Cable) You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-437 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Controlling the VP-437...
  • Page 19: Controlling Via The Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter

    7.5 Controlling via the Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-437 from the infra-red remote control transmitter, as Figure 6 and Table 7 define: SIZE POWER FREEZE BLANK MUTE COMP1 COMP2 HDMI1 XGA Reset 720p HDMI2 INFO NATIVE...
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    19-inch (W), 7-inch(D) 1U (H) rack mountable WEIGHT: 2.7kg. (6 lbs.) approx ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null modem adapter, rack ears 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Specifications of the VP-437 Presentation Switcher /Scaler KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 21: Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    RS-232 Communication Protocol The following is the COM port setting: Baud Rate: 9600bps Parity: None Data Bits: 8bits Stop Bits: 1bit Set CTS Mode: Off Set XON/XOFF: Off Set and get command Set Command Type in : Y Control_Type Function Param CR Reply: Z Control_Type Function Param CRDone>CR Get Command: Type in : Y Control_Type Function CR...
  • Page 22 MUTE button on remote control Color: Red Color: Green Color: Blue Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation OSD Setting :H-Position OSD Setting: V-Position OSD Timeout OSD Background NR (Noise Reduction) Comment 0: Off 1: Low 2: Mid 3: High KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 23 RS-232 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Type (for Set) 1: Set 2: Get 3: Set 4: Get 3: Set 4: Get 3: Set 0~18 4: Get 3: Set 6: Set 7: Get 6: Set 7: Get 6: Set 7: Get 6: Set 7: Get 6: Set...
  • Page 24 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: 1. 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 25 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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