Kramer VP-436 User Manual

Kramer VP-436 User Manual

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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:
VP-436
Presentation Switcher / Scaler

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Tables Table 1: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel Features Table 2: VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel Features Table 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 2 At 50Hz and 60Hz 3 To check if firmware upgrades are available, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com...
  • 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 and an HDCP Licensee...
  • 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 Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-436 Presentation Switcher / Scaler:...
  • Page 8: Figure 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: Table 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: Table 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 describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is...
  • 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: Figure 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

    RESET TO XGA/720p and PANEL LOCK buttons 7.2 Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP-436 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

    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 (0 to 100, default 48) BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness (0 to 100, default 35) FINETUNE Set the hue, saturation, sharpness and noise reduction (see section 7.2.2)
  • Page 16: The Finetune Menu

    Controlling the VP-436 7.2.2 The FINETUNE Menu Table 4 defines the FINETUNE menu: Table 4: The FINETUNE Menu Features Parameter Function Default Value Set the hue (from 0 to 100) SATURATION Set the saturation (from 0 to 100) SHARPNESS Set the sharpness (from 0 to 100)
  • Page 17: Connecting A Pc

    Controlling the VP-436 7.3 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-436 via the RS-232 port. To connect using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended method): Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-436 to the...
  • Page 18: 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 4 and Table 7 define: Table 7: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions SIZE POWER Keys Function...
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-436 Presentation Switcher /Scaler INPUTS: 2 HDMI connectors (HDMI version 1.2, HDCP version 1.1) 1 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector 1 composite video on an RCA connector 1 YC on a 4-pin connector...
  • Page 20: Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    1080i button on remote control 1080p button on remote control VGA button on remote control SVGA button on remote control XGA button on remote control SXGA button on remote control WXGA button on remote control UXGA button on remote control KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 21 RS-232 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) INFO button on remote control UP button on remote control NATIVE button on remote control LEFT button on remote control OK button on remote control RIGHT button on remote control MENU button on remote control DOWN button on remote control EXIT button on remote control...
  • Page 22 17: WSXGA 18: WUXGA 19: 1280x800, 20: WXGA+ (1440X900) 21: SXGA+ (1400X1050) 3: Set Factory Reset 6: Set 0: Power Down Power 7: Get 1: Power On 0: Off 6: Set Freeze 7: Get 1: On KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
  • Page 23 RS-232 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) 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...
  • 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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