2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www kramerelectronics com...
Time Base Corrector • 5-line super-adaptive 2D comb filter for CVBS decoding • Individual H and V chroma-luma delay In addition, the SP-12HD Digital Video Processor includes: • 16 non-volatile memory setups available for saving the settings • Power-down save •...
Kramer SP-12HD away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Figure 1 Table 1 define the unit. 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www kramerelectronics com KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Your SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Table 1: SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Functions Feature Function Scanning Format LEDs i = interlaced p = progressive PsF = progressive segmented frame 1/1.001 lights in HDTV mode only if he frame rate is 23.98, 29.97 or 59.94 (instead of 24, 30 or 60 respec ively)
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Your SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Feature Function V/RED Button Press he V /RED button and adjust using the + and – buttons, when COLOR SPACE button is activated COLOR SPACE Button Press to select he color space of color control; if the COLOR SPACE button doesn’t illuminate, color control is disabled in any...
Installing the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor in a Rack Installing the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor in a Rack This section describes how to install the SP-12HD in a rack. Before Installing in a rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is...
3 When only one output is required, connect that output of the SP-12HD, and leave the other outputs unconnected 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your SP-12HD After connecting your SP-12HD, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device...
Connecting the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor Connecting the RS-232 Port Figure 3: Connecting the RS-232 Port Setting the DIP-Switches Configure the SP-12HD unit by setting the 8 DIP-switches, as defined in Table 2 Table Table 2: DIP-Switch Settings DIP-Switch Set as follows:...
RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller To operate the SP-12HD using the front panel buttons, do the following: 1. Turn on the power and press the INPUT button to select the source to convert: CV, YC, YUV or SDI.
Operating the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor display shows the current level (in digits). “0” corresponds to normal level (“NORM”) • Press the + button or - button once to gradually increase or decrease the current level by one unit (the 7-segment...
Then press RECALL button one more time Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the front panel, lock your SP-12HD. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. To lock the SP-12HD: • Press the PANEL LOCK button continuously until it illuminates freezing the front panel controls.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The SP-12HD technical specifications are shown in Table Table 4: Technical Specifications of the SP-12HD HD-SDI Processor INPUTS: 1 composite video: 1Vpp/75Ω on a BNC connector; 1 Y/C: 1Vpp/75Ω (Y), 0.3Vpp/75Ω (C) on a 4-pin connector;...
The destination bit, TO PC, is 0 when sending from the PC to the machine, or 1 when sending from the machine to the PC 1 This protocol complements Kramer’s “Protocol 2000” (Kramer’s switcher protocol), that is, the two protocols can co-exist without disturbing one another (according to Protocol 2000’s definitions, the SP-12HD would be machine number 24)
Communication Protocol Table 6: Instruction Set INSTRUCTION Reset Error Read front-panel switch data Write front-panel switch data Recall Store Identify machine DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONS Inst Instruction name Data Data Name Extended Notes Number RESET Initialize machine 0 When the machine is initialized, it sends the RESET code (DATA = 0) If the machine receives this code, it resets to its “power-up”...
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PANEL_LOCK Off (default) REQUEST CURRENT SETUP 0 – 15 For I = 32 - read_only For recall or store use I = 34 or 35 FREE_COLOR 0 – 1 0 - Black_screen (default) 1 - Blue_screen KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Communication Protocol Switch Number Description Switch Value Description TEST 0 - 7 Read only - switch controlled 0 - Test off (default) 1 - Color bars 100% 2 - Y-sweep 3 - Pulse 2T and bar 4 - Ramp 100% 5 - C-sweep 6 - Split bars 100% 7 - Grid...
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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;...
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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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