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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics Ltd. USER MANUAL ACCESSORIES Model: PIP-200 IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled "Unpacking and Contents" Kramer Electronics, Ltd. P/N: 2900-008001... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
PIP-200 Front/Rear Panel Features Picture in Picture PIP-200 Internal Jumper locations RS-232 Control Connector Wiring List Of Tables Table Page Factors Affecting Quality of Results PIP-200 Front Panel Features PIP-200 Rear Panel Features and Rear Panel Trimmers KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. -
Page 3: Introduction
In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better. Kramer’s line of professional video/audio electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true leader in terms of quality, workmanship, price/performance ratio and innovation. -
Page 4: Specifications
UNPACKING AND CONTENTS The items contained in your Kramer PIP-200 package are listed below. Please save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment. -
Page 5: Optional Accessories
VS-4x4YC- (4x4 Composite/YC/Audio matrix) can be serially connected between the PIP-200 and its sources or between the PIP-200 and the acceptor. The Kramer VS-4x4YC is a high performance 4x4 vertical interval matrix switcher for composite and/or s-Video and stereo audio signals. It is a true matrix, allowing the user to route any input to any or all outputs simultaneously. -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Pip-200
Additional features of the PIP-200 include the ability to insert an NTSC image into a PAL background and vice versa. When turned off, the machine saves its settings in an internal EEPROM, recalling them when it is turned on again. The encoder's power up settings (PAL, NTSC, NTSC4.43) can be selected via internal jumpers inside the machine. -
Page 7: Pip-200 Rear Panel Features And Rear Panel Trimmers
Illuminate when IN A and/or IN B receive a NTSC system signal. NTSC 4.43 LEDs Illuminate when IN A and/or IN B receive a NTSC 4.43 system signal. Table 3: PIP-200 Rear Panel Features and Rear Panel Trimmers WARNING! Adjustments of the trimmers described in Table 3 may only be done by qualified and authorized personnel. -
Page 8: Typical Applications
(see Table 1 for details). 6. Use the COARSE and POSITION controls to locate the picture (see Table 1 for details). 7. For RS-232 control, connect an RS-232 cable from your PC to the RS-232 connector of the PIP-200 (see section 9.3). -
Page 9: Installation
Rack Mounting The PIP-200 can be rackmounted in a standard 19" (1U) EIA rack. The machine does not require any specific spacing for ventilation above or below the unit. To mount the machine, simply place the unit's ears against the rack rails of your rack and insert standard screws through each of the four corner holes. -
Page 10: Connecting To A Pc
Connections between your PIP-200 and a PC are made using your computer’s RS-232 communication port. This port is either a DB-9 9-pin port or DB-25 25-pin port. The cable connecting your PIP-200 to a PC should be wired as shown in Figure 4. Please keep in mind that it is not recommended to extend an RS-232 signal beyond a length of 25 feet, without use of an RS-232 to RS-422 protocol converter at both the PC and the machine. - Page 11 About - When clicked, describes the current software version. Click Ok after the selection is complete. Restart - Displays the current configuration of the PIP-200 on the screen. Exit -When clicked, allows you to exit the program. To exit the program, select "Exit" from the File sub menu.
- Page 12 Settings Sub Menu - Click on Settings. The Settings sub menu appears: Port - Defines the active serial port (COM1-COM4) to which the PIP-200 is connected. To select a port, click on the Port button. When the Port screen appears, select the desired port and then click Ok.
- Page 13 PIP-200 is affected immediately. When clicking on Download a green DOWNLOAD button is displayed at the lower left corner of the screen: Only when this button is clicked the PIP-200's front panel is affected, thus enabling delayed control of the PIP- 200.
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Page 14: Taking Care Of Your Machine
If not, turn the power switch off and on again to reset the machine. If the following recommended actions still do not result in satisfactory operation, please consult your KRAMER Dealer. 11.1 Power and Indicators Problem... -
Page 15: Rs-232 Communication Protocol
SDA-9189X. The machine will reply by sending the requested data (D7…D0) to the PC. To “press“ (via RS-232) a front-panel switch on the PIP-200 set S=1; A4…A0 = 1F (hex); and D3…D0 with the value of the switch to be “pressed” (switch numbers are defined below). -
Page 16: Front Panel Switch Numbering
Any product which is not distributed by Kramer 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 17 HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product.
- Page 18 The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site: www.kramerelectronics.com From the web site it is also possible to e-mail factory headquarters. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3 Am VeOlamo St. Jerusalem, 95463, Israel. Tel: (972-2)-6544000, Fax: (972-2)-6535369...
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