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Kramer VP-436 User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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VP-436
Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    F igure 4: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter F igure 5: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Tables T able 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features T able 2: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features T able 3: The MAIN MENU Features...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 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...
  • Page 4 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 5: Overview

    • Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter The VP-436 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; compatible with both SD and HD component...

  • 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 highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP 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-436 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler define the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Figure...

  • Page 8: F Igure 1: Vp-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    Your VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...

  • Page 9: T Able 1: Vp-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features

    Your VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter Press to select the composite video input...

  • Page 10: T Able 2: Vp-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features

    Your VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Table 2: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features Feature Function HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI source (from 1 to 2) VGA 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source CV RCA Connector...

  • Page 11: Installing The Vp-436 In A Rack

    Installing the VP-436 in a Rack Installing the VP-436 in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Vp-436 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-436 via a DVI-HDMI adapter. When using this adapter, you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector...

  • Page 13: F Igure 2: Connecting The Vp-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler

    Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Figure 2: Connecting the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler...

  • Page 14: Controlling The Vp-436

    FINE TUNE menu ( T able 4 U sing the OSD Menu 1 3 B The control buttons let you control the VP-436 via the OSD menu. Press the: MENU button to enter the menu •...

  • Page 15: The Main Menu

    Controlling the VP-436 7.2.1 The MAIN MENU Table 3 defines the MAIN MENU features and functions. Table 3: The MAIN MENU Features Mode Function CONTRAST Set the contrast BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness FINETUNE Section 7.2.2 COLOR Set the red, green and blue shades (0 to 100, default 48, 48 and 52 respectively)

  • Page 16: The Finetune Menu

    Controlling the VP-436 HDCP ON OUTPUT Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the HDCP will follow the input or the output (default FOLLOW OUTPUT) When FOLLOW INPUT is selected, it changes its HDCP output setting (for the HDMI output) according to the HDCP of the input.

  • Page 17: The Audio Menu

    Controlling the VP-436 7.2.3 The AUDIO Menu Table 5 defines the AUDIO menu. Table 5: The AUDIO Menu Features Parameter Function OUTPUT Set the output volume (from 0 to 100) VOLUME INPUT VOLUME Set the input volume (from 0 to 100)

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Vp-436 Via Rs-232

    Controlling the VP-436 7.3 Connecting to the VP-436 via RS-232 You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively.

  • Page 19: Controlling Via The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

    Controlling the VP-436 7.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-436 from the infrared remote control transmitter, as Figure Table define: Table 7: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function SIZE Set the size of the image displayed...

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-436 Presentation Switcher /Scaler INPUTS: 2 HDMI connectors 1 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector 1 composite video on an RCA connector 1 Y/C on a 4-pin connector 2 component video each on 3 RCA connectors...

  • Page 21: Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    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 Table 10 defines the symbol characters: Table 10: Character Symbols Definitions Symbol Meaning Space...

  • Page 22: T Able 11: Rs-232 Protocol

    Auto adjust FW V6.12 1: Set 0~100 Color: Red 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Color: Green 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Color: Blue 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Brightness 2: Get 1: Set 2: Get 0~100 Contrast KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 23 RS-232 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) 1: Set 0~100 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Sharpness 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Saturation 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Output volume setting 2: Get 1: Set 0~100 Input volume setting 2: Get 0: Set...
  • Page 24 0: Off 6: Set Freeze 7: Get 1: On 6: Set 0: Off Blank 7: Get 1: On 0: Off 6: Set Mute 7: Get 1: On 0: Off 6: Set Key lock 7: Get 1: On KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 25 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 26 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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