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Page 1: User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: 740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Installing the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ on a Rack Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Connecting a PC Understanding the PIP Feature Activating the PIP Feature PIP Characteristics Resizing the PIP Moving the Position of the PIP Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel... - Page 3 Figure 36: Factory Reset Screen Figure 37: Advanced Screen Figure 38: Advanced Screen – Lock Options Figure 39: Advanced Screen –Mode Define Figure 40: Save and Load Screen Figure 41: Save Screen Figure 42: Load Screen Figure 43: Remote Transmitter KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 4 Contents Tables Table 1: Front Panel VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™Features Table 2: Rear Panel VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Features Table 3: User Mode Setting Definitions Table 4: Mode Define Features Table 5: VP-740HC Remote Transmitter Functions Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Input Signal –...
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Page 5: Introduction
2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com... - Page 6 Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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Page 7: Overview
With its aspect ratio and film-related enhancements, is the perfect companion to any Home Cinema set up With the unique Kramer K-IIT™ (image insertion technology), provides a picture-in-picture facility for graphics-into-video and vice versa, as well as video-into-progressive scan component and vice versa Uses a universal power supply –... -
Page 8: Your Vp-740Hc Scalemagix
(often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-740 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Figure 1 and Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™. -
Page 9: Figure 1: Vp-740Hc Scalemagix 2
Your VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™ Figure 1: VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 ™... -
Page 10: Table 1: Front Panel Vp-740Hc Scalemagix 2 ™Features
4 For RGBS applications, one of the sync channels (Horizontal or Vertical) may be used for the S channel 5 Not HDCP compliant 6 Note that only the digital signal (DVI-D) is available on the DVI (digital video interface) connector KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 11: Installing The Vp-740Hc Scalemagix 2 ™ On A Rack
The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with If you are using a Kramer rack adapter grounding. Pay particular attention to supply kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see... -
Page 12: Connecting The Vp-740Hc Scalemagix
(for example, a projector). Connect the power cord (not illustrated in Figure 2). Connect a DC power plug (optional) from another Kramer unit (that requires a 12VDC power input) to the 12VDC OUT connector. 10. Connect a PC (optional), as section 6.1 describes. -
Page 13: Connecting A Pc
Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 Figure 2: Connecting the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 Rear Panel 6.1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-740HC via the RS-232 port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware. To connect a PC to a VP-740HC unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-740HC unit to the... -
Page 14: Understanding The Pip Feature
3 As long as it is connected and switched on. Otherwise, choosing it will display a blank screen 4 As these are graphics sources and you cannot insert a graphics PIP over a graphics source 5 As these are video sources and you cannot insert a video PIP over a video source KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 15: Pip Characteristics
Understanding the PIP Feature When the Label is ON (see Figure 30), the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame, and the OSD PIP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds, as Figure 4 illustrates. After a few seconds the orange frame and the OSD PIP status automatically disappear Activating the PIP subsequently cycles between the PIP with the orange frame and no PIP. -
Page 16: Moving The Position Of The Pip
2 Adjustment range is between –32 and +32 (default is –31) 3 However, operation via RS-232 serial commands (remote controller or PC) is still available 4 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 17: Operating The Vp-740Hc Via The Osd Menu Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Keep the machine locked after cycling the power (see section 8.4.9) To unlock the front panel (releasing the protection mechanism): Press and hold the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra-red remote control transmitter for a few seconds, until the Key Lock Off OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few seconds... -
Page 18: The Image Tuning Menu Screen
, hue and sharpness Figure 7: First OSD Screen: the “Image Tuning” Menu Screen 1 Adjustment range is between –32 and +32 (default is 0) 2 Adjustment range is between –8 and +8 (default is 0) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 19: The Gamma / Color Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen 8.1.1 The Gamma / Color Screen Figure 8 illustrates the Gamma / Color Screen Figure 8: Gamma / Color Screen Choosing Color Manager illustrated in Figure 8, lets you adjust the red, green, blue and yellow (see Figure 9). -
Page 20: The Gray Correction Screen And Auto Gain
8.2 Controlling the Geometry Figure 11 illustrates the Geometry Screen. Figure 11: Geometry Screen 1 Adjustment range is between –32 and +32 (default is 0) 2 Available for graphics sources only KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 21: Figure 12: Geometry - Zoom Setting Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 12: Geometry – Zoom Setting Screen You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 400% via the OSD Menu buttons and also adjust H – Pan and V – Pan (see Figure 13). -
Page 22: Figure 14: Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 14: Geometry Aspect Ratio Screen Figure 15: Geometry Aspect Ratio Letterbox Pan Screen Figure 16: Geometry Aspect Ratio Native Screen KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 23: Figure 17: Geometry Aspect Ratio 4:3 Output Shift Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 17: Geometry Aspect Ratio 4:3 Output Shift Screen You can set the user define according to your specific requirements: Figure 18: Geometry Aspect Ratio User Define Screen You can adjust the Keystone (to keep the picture rectangular) according to your specific requirements. -
Page 24: Selecting The Source
You can determine how your unit will function via the Utility screen. 8.4.1 Choosing the Video Setting Utility Video Setting is automatically displayed when one of the following sources is selected: Composite s-Video 1 As the information screen in Figure 35 illustrates KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 25: Figure 20: Video Setting Utility Screen (Composite Or S-Video Source)
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 20: Video Setting Utility Screen (Composite or s-Video Source) Figure 21 displays the Video Setting characteristics that include: Horizontal Start , Vertical Start , Noise Reduction and Chroma Delay . The Video Setting menu also lets you select the Color Format (Default, RGB or YUV) and the Film Mode Figure 21: Video Setting Utility Screen... -
Page 26: Choosing The Pc Data Utility
Figure 22: Video Standard Video Setting Utility Screen 8.4.2 Choosing the PC Data Utility PC Data is automatically displayed when one of the following sources is selected: Component HDTV Figure 23: PC Data Utility Screen (Component, VGA, DVI or HDTV Source) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 27: Choosing The Pip Settings Utility
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 24: PC Data Utility Screen Figure 25 displays the PC Data Color Formats (H-Position and V-Position have an adjustment range between –64 and +64 (default is 0)): Figure 25: PC Data Utility Color Formats Screen The PC Data menu also lets you set the frequency , Phase , Blue Offset... -
Page 28: Figure 26: Pip Setting Utility On/Off Screen
Figure 26: PIP Setting Utility On/Off Screen Figure 27: PIP Source Setting Utility Screen Figure 28: PIP Size Setting Utility Screen 1 H-Position and V-Position have an adjustment range between –32 and +32 (default is 0) KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 29: Choosing The Seamless Switch Utility
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen 8.4.4 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility From the Seamless Switch Utility screen (see Figure 29), you can choose a fast , safe (takes longer than fast) or moderate (between fast and safe) image transition speed: Figure 29: Seamless Switch Utility Screen 8.4.5... -
Page 30: Choosing The Output Setting Utility
4 Each adjustment requires confirmation: select “ Confirm the setting” and press Enter. To cancel an adjustment, select “Discard your changes” and press Enter 5 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 31: Verifying Configuration Details Via The Information Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 33: Output Setting Refresh Rate Utility Screen 25.2 Figure 34: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen Table 3: User Mode Setting Definitions User Mode Setting Definitions HT: Horizontal total HW: Horizontal sync pulse width HS: Horizontal active start point HA: Horizontal active region HP: Horizontal polarity... -
Page 32: Choosing Factory Reset
Figure 39). 1 The blank color is the screen color (black or blue) when there is no active source connected 2 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 33: Figure 37: Advanced Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 37: Advanced Screen The Advanced screen also lets you set the panel lock options (see Figure 38). Set the Save option to On to keep the panel locked the next time the machine is powered up. -
Page 34: Figure 39: Advanced Screen -Mode Define
Erase the user defined Main Source resolution 1 When choosing Factory Reset (see section 8.4.8), the non-standard resolution resets to the default resolution setting 2 The non standard resolution appears on the Information screen as the Main Source resolution KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 35: Saving And Loading
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen 8.5 Saving and Loading You can store up to three separate adjustments: Setting 1, Setting 2, and Setting 3. Each adjustment can include alterations made via the image tuning settings (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue Sharpness, Gamma / Color, and/or Gray Correction) and/or alterations made via the aspect ratio settings (Anamorphic, Virtual Wide, Letterbox, Native, 4:3 Output, and/or User Define). -
Page 36: Figure 42: Load Screen
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen Figure 42: Load Screen KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 37: Operating Via The Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
Operating the VP-740HC via the OSD MENU Screen 8.6 Operating via the Infra-red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 via the remote transmitter: Table 5: VP-740HC Remote Transmitter Functions Keys Function INFO Defines the main source, PIP source, output mode, as well as the firmware version number ON/STANDBY Cycles power FREEZE... -
Page 38: Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS: 43.2cm x 24cm x 4.36cm (17" x 9.44" x 1.70") W, D, H WEIGHT: 2.00kg (4.4lbs.) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, Null-modem adapter and infra-red remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 39: Table 7: Technical Specifications Of The Vp-740Hc (Input Signal - Vga)
Technical Specifications Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Input Signal – VGA) Sync Type Support RGBHV, RGBHs, RGsB (not supported) RGB Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640x480 640x480 31.469l 640x480 35.0001 640x480 37.861l 640x480 37.500l 640x480 43.269l 720x400 720x400... -
Page 40: Table 8: Technical Specifications Of The Vp-740Hc (Input Signal - Dvi)
Table 9: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Input Signal – HDTV) HDTV Mode (YPbPr) 1080I, 720P, 480P, 576P, 1024x576P DVI Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 1080I 1920x540 33.6701 720P 1280x720 45.363l 480P 720x483 31.469l 576P 720x576 31.256l 1024x576P 1024x576 31.256l KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 41: Table 10: Technical Specifications Of The Vp-740Hc (Output Signal-Rgb/Dvi Mode)
Technical Specifications Table 10: Technical Specifications of the VP-740HC (Output Signal–RGB/DVI Mode) RGB Mode Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 640x480 640x480 31.469l 640x480 37.500l 640x480 43.269l 720x400 720x400 31.469l 720x400 37.92 800x600 800x600 37.879l 800x600 46.875l 800x600 53.674l 852x480 852x480 1024x768... -
Page 42: Vp-740Hc Scalemagix 2 ™ Communication Protocol
1: ValueSlider Set 2: ValueSlider Get 3: RadioGroup Set 4: RadioGroup Set 5: TextButton Set 6: Remote Control (Hotkey) Set Table 11: RS-232 Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) Information Power Freeze COMP VGA_DVI KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY... -
Page 43: Communication Protocol
VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) ASPECT Memory1 Memory2 Memory3 Picture Contrast Color Sharpness Brightness Left Enter Right Down Menu Auto Gain Source 1: Set -32~32 Brightness 2: Get 1: Set -32~32 Contrast 2: Get 1: Set... - Page 44 Y Cb Cr -32~32 Video: Cr 2: Get input only 1: Set PIP Setting: -32~32 2: Get H-Postion 1: Set PIP Setting: -32~32 2: Get V-Position 1: Set PIP Setting: User Define 2: Get 0~255 H-Size KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 45 VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) 1: Set PIP Setting: User Define 0~255 2: Get V-Size 1: Set OSD Setting: -32~32 2: Get H-Position 1: Set OSD Setting: -32~32 2: Get V-Position 1: Set 3~60 OSD Setting: OSD TimeOut...
- Page 46 Key Lock Save 0:Off, 1:On 4: Get 3: Set Input Lock 0:Off, 1:On 4: Get 3: Set Video Setting: 0:Off, 1:On New Mode 4: Get Film Mode Aspect Ratio - Anamorphic Aspect Ratio - Virtual Wide KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
- Page 47 VP-740HC ScaleMagix 2 Communication Protocol Control Param Function Function Description Comment Type (for Set) Aspect Ratio - Letterbox Aspect Ratio - Native Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Output Aspect Ratio - User Define Load Gamma/Color - Normal Load Gamma/Color - Presentation Load Gamma/Color - Cinema Load Gamma/Color -...
- Page 48 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;...
- Page 49 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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