KRAMER ELECT RONI CS LT D. USER MANUAL MODEL: VP-791 SDI to DVI/HDMI Scaler...
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VP-791 Operating Instructions Version K 1.4...
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This manual explains how to operate your VP-791 image scaler which is designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of driving large display devices from SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI source. If you have any queries relating to this or any other product supplied by Kramer visit our Web site www.kramerelectronics.com For technical support e-mail tech@kramerel.com...
Contents SAFETY WARNING: INTRODUCTION 1.1. General Introduction 1.2. Packing List VP-791 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2.1. Product Overview 2.2. Product Specification 2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 2.2.2. 3GSDI Input 2.2.3. Display Output VP-791 CONTROL 3.1. Menu Tree 3.2. Introduction 3.3. Main Menu 3.4.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Updating Firmware ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 6.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 6.2. Storage 6.3. CE and FCC Compliance...
SAFETY WARNING: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER INSTALLED. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.
Outputs are available in DVI digital formats. VP-791 supports Pan, Zoom and Tilt to select a part of the input image, fill the screen and pan within it. VP-791 features embedded warp functions to adjust the image in a projection scenario to match a rotated, tilted or curved screen.
3GSDI and HDSDI and SDI (Serial Digital Interface) via BNC 2.2. Product Specification This section provides technical details of the VP-791 input and output connections. 2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 12V DC table top power supply requiring a 100V-264VAC 50 and 60Hz mains connection.
3.2. Introduction The VP-791 units have the input connector on one side of the housing and the output connector as well as the communication ports on the opposite side. The keypad for controlling VP-791 is located on the input connectors side.
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2 – 3G-SDI input 3 – 4 – DVI-I output connector (only the digital DVI-D is supported, HDMI receivers can be connected with a DVI/HDMI adapter cable) 5 – TCP/IP port 6 – USB port 7 – RS232 port 8 – Power supply connector...
The list of inputs are: 3G-SDI and Test Pattern. Test patterns can be generated by VP-791 without needing an input connected. When Test Pattern is selected as the input, the required test pattern can be chosen with the menu navigation up and down keys when the OSD menu is off.
3.5.3. Optimize for Display Settings: DVI forced, Optimized, DVI/HDMI Internally, the display interface processes data at a full ten bits per color. The color depth on the DVI-D output is determined by the supported standard of the attached monitor or device when set to DVI/HDMI.
3.5.6. (Available) Frame Rates Settings: 60 and 50 Hz, 60, 50 and 24 Hz, 60, 50 and 48, 60, 50, 24 and 48 Limits the possible output frame rates that can be selected. It is primarily to be able to limit the choices available for the Auto refresh rate configuration.
3.6. Color This menu contains adjustments associated with setting up inputs to the unit. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll to the required item and press the Menu key. 3.6.1. Black-Level Offset Settings: 0 IRE, 7.5 IRE Used to select 7.5 IRE black level set-up adjustment. 3.6.2.
3.7. Geometry This menu contains adjustments associated with setting up position, aspect ratio and scale of the input signal. Scale can be as simple as an overscan up to arbitrarily warping the image. 3.7.1. Horizontal and Vertical Position Settings: in steps of 1 pixel and line Change the positional values to match the display boarders.
3.7.5. Overscan Settings: 0 to 10 in steps of 1 Overscan is used to slightly zoom into the image. Thus, the border area of an image is no longer displayed on the screen. This cuts off unwanted features at the top or bottom from e.g. video images. 3.7.6.
3.8. Enhancement The enhancement menu provide image enhancement functions. Note that the enhancement settings apply to video input signals only, not computer graphics signals. 3.8.1. Sharpness Settings: -50 to 50 in steps of 1 Control of the sharpening enhancement filters' levels. These are peaking filters to improve high- frequency response.
Settings: USER 1, 2, 3, 4 A predefined setting stored under a user name can be selected. Several settings of the VP-791 can be stored under a user name. Thus, different users can store their preferred VP-791 settings and recall these profiles by picking up their user name from this menu.
Factory Defaults This button let you restore all settings to the default values of the VP-791, thus, provide a means to get back to a known (good) system state. A requestor will come up and ask to confirm prior to actual...
No extra software needs to be installed on a PC. The PC Web browser is used as the graphical user interface for all control items. To connect to the VP-791 the TCP/IP address of the unit has to be entered into the address list box of the Web browser in the following format http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The TCP/IP address assigned to VP-791 can be found in the System>Network Settings menu.
FIRMWARE UPDATE 5.1. Introduction VP-791 has an USB port which allows a PC connection. With the Kramer PC Updater tool new firmware can be installed on VP-791 for feature upgrades and bug fixes. 5.2. Updating Firmware VP-791 accepts firmware downloads in a dedicated Updater mode. The unit is put in Updater mode by keeping the Menu key pressed at power up.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 6.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 0 o C to 40 o C Temperature Humidity (non condensing) 0% to 95% 6.2. Storage -25 o C to +85 o C Temperature Humidity (non condensing) 0% to 95% 6.3. CE and FCC Compliance This product complies with the requirements of 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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