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1. Function Connect to the HDMI source from 1 to 2 Connect to the computer graphics source Connect to the composite video source Connect to the s Video source onnectors HDMI VGA 15 pin HD AUDIO IN Unbalanced HDMI Stereo Terminal Block o Connectors COMP Connect to the analog audio component video source from 1 to 2 Connect to the analog audio composite video source Connect to the analog audio s Video source o RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller OUT RCA Connectors LEFT Connect to the left stereo analog audio acceptor RIGHT Connect to the right stereo analog audio acceptor S PDIF Connect to a digital audio acceptor ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 2 IDEO OUTPUT 4 Installing Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow arou2. SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 720p60 1080160 1080p60 576i 576p 720p50 1080150 1080p50 WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1440X900 SXGA 1400x1050 1600x900 Fw 1 32 2048x1080 50 2048x1080 60 480i59 480p59 720p59 1080159 9 1080p59 0 Unknown 1 VGA 2 SVGA 3 XGA 4 SXGA 5 UXGA 6 480i 4 Get 24 0 24 INPUT Resolution uem 9 1080160 10 1080p60 11 576i 12 576p 13 720p50 14 1080150 15 1080p50 RS 232 Communication Protocol 21 Output Resolution 22 Function for Set Function Description Comment 16 WXGA 17 WSXGA 18 WUXGA 19 1280x800 20 WXGA 1440X900 21 SXGA 1400X1050 22 1600X900 23 2048X1080 50 24 2048X1080 60 0 Power Down 1 Power On 2 Reboot 232 Communication Protocol LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below What is Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or o
3. Select the size of the display FULL OVERSCAN UNDER1 UNDER2 LETTER BOX PANSCAN BEST FIT default FULL UNDERI1 refers to an underscan of 6 UNDER2 refers to an underscan of 9 SOURCE Select the source default VGA Source input Appears as Source input Appears as Select the output resolution from the menu default NATIVE Appears as Output resolution 1080i 60Hz 800x600 1080p 60Hz 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 10801 50Hz 1080p 50Hz 720p 50Hz 1600x900 1600x900 2046x1080 1920x1200 2048x1080 60Hz 1440x900 480i 59 94Hz VP 441 Controlling the VP 441 Function menasasans 108069 1080P59 NATIVE Select NATIVE to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor AUDIO Adjust audio parameters see Section 6 2 3 OSD Set the OSD parameters H POSITION V POSITION TIMER BACKGROUND and DISPLAY see Section 6 2 4 HDCP ON Set to ON or OFF INPUT HDCP support can be enabled ON or disabled OFF for each of the HDMI inputs allowing the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required HDCP ON Select Follow Input or Follow Output to define whether the HDCP will follow OUTPUT the input or the output When Follow Input is selected the scaler changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output according to the HDCP of the input This option is recommended when the HDMI scaler output is connected to a splitt
4. Protocol The following is the COM port setting Baud Rate 9600bps Parity None Data Bits 8bits Stop Bits bit Set CTS Mode Off Set XON XOFF Off Character Symbols Definitions Symbol Meaning Space CR Carriage Return ASCII code 0x0D LF or gt Line Feed ASCII code 0x0A Set and Get Command Set Command Type in Y Control_Type lFunction Param CR Reply Z Control_Type lFunction Param CR LF Get Command Type in YmControl_Type Function CR Reply ZillControl Typelli FunctionlilParam CR LF When sending a command a blank character may precede CR if desired Example Example 1 set brightness value as 32 Send YN18N16N32 CR Reply Zm 1B16B32 CR LF Example 2 get current output resolution 2 SVGA Send YBAB21 CR Z4W21W2 CR LF VP 441 RS 232 Communication Protocol 8 1 RS 232 Protocol Table Control gt Type Function for Set Function Description Comment o SIZE bution on remote comro b h NA___POWER button on remote conr o p NA FREEZE buton on remote convo b NA esop button on remote comro b kh NA orep buton onremote control 5 720p button on remote control A 7 1080p button on remote control o b _ WCAbuttononremote contol N A SVGA button on remote control GA button on remote control SXGA button on remote control WXGA bution on remote control U
5. 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions 50 60Hz for HDTV resolutions CONTROLS CV YC component 1 component 2 VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 input selector buttons blank mute freeze buttons menu enter menu arrows reset to XGA 720p lock buttons RS 232 Ethernet IR OPERATING 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F TEMPERATURE STORAGE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 20VA max DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7kg 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears IR remote control Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com T 41 T 4 EM VP 441 Technical Specifications Boote 7 1 Input Resolutions Resolution Refresh Rate 5 Component VGA ABOVSTGNTSCIPAL Yes 4803002 5702500 Yes No Yes dN moes o Ye Howogom o e Frosop eorso o e Yes maese o Yes o Yes n res void vocor Yes svao Yes xewagomur Yes we e axe me x000 fuxea eo 1600x1200 e wx fwxGa eo is66x768 e Yes 5 vo o oid wuxcageoie a20 2048x1080 Sid VP 441 Technical Specifications 1 RS 232 Communication
6. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler 2900 300040 Rev 5 VP 441 Quick Start Guide h This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp to download the latest manual 1 or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box The VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 Rubber feet IR remote control transmitter with batteries 1 Set of rack ears K 1 Power cord 1 Quick start guide Step 2 Install the VP 441 Mount the machine in a rack or place on a table Step 3 Connect inputs and outputs Step 4 Connect the power Connect AC power to the rear of the VP 441 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Step 5 Operate via the front panel buttons and the remote control transmitter Push the MENU button to access the menu POWER and show the main menu on your display Cycles power Toggle between blank and display Toggle between mute the audio output FREEZE BLANK MUTE Freeze unfreeze the output image AV yc COMP1 Reset the output resolution Reser To XGA 720e Select an input eee mm pers o mer RT r3 10 2099009 Press the MENU button to access the menu The arrow buttons and ENTER S EI utton let you n
7. R UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 82301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty
8. Select the HDMI1 input HDMI2 Select the HDMI2 input XGA Reset Reset the resolution to XGA 720p Reset Reset the resolution to 720p INFO Displays the selected input the input and output resolutions and the firmware versions on the OSD NATIVE Select the output resolution via the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor Four navigation keys Left and right arrow keys also function as output volume control Press to accept changes Press also to auto adjust the picture see Section 6 1 1 MENU Enter the OSD menu Figure 4 Infrared Remote Control EXIT EXIT the menu Transmitter VP 441 Controlling the VP 441 7 Technical Specifications 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 2 HDMI 1 VGA 2 COMP 1 CV 1 Y C unbalanced stereo audio on seven 3 pin terminal block connectors OUTPUTS 1 RGBHV on 5 BNC connectors 1 HDMI connector 1 VGA RGBHV on a 15 pin HD connector 1 S PDIF on an RCA connector 1 unbalanced stereo audio on RCA connectors H FREQUENCY 15 63 90kHz V FREQUENCY 50 100Hz OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 1600x900 2048x1080 50Hz 2048x1080 60Hz 480159 94 480p59 94 720p59 94 1080159 94 1080p59 94 OUTPUT REFRESH RATE
9. XGA bution on remote conr 0 9 b MENU buton on remote control b DOWN button on remote contr b po ExIr buton on remote control b go bution on remote control b a hua Nc outon on remote conti b A compt buton on remote conr b pe HOM buton on remote conta b p NA bution on remote conti b ps A coMP2butnonrmoeconi p29 NGAbuton onremate contr b go NA BLANK button on remote conor b i MUTE button on remote contr pps ea po em pem Pon po em force T pea e em pem 232 Communication Protocol Control Param Type Function for Set Function Description Comment E Set 1 Set Saturation 0 100 Set an absolute volume for Output 2 Get 34 0 100 Set an absolute volume for Input 2 Get 1 Set fete 100 OSD Setting V Position 1 Set j 1 Set 0 Off ARF NR Noise Reduction 2 aM ud 0 AUTOMATIC 52 0 2 HDMI AUDIO IN 1 EMBEDDED 2 ANALOG 1 84 0 1 Auto Sync Off OFF 2 Get 1 Set OFF FW 1 05 FOLLOW INPUT HDCP ON OUTPUT FW 1 07 1 FOLLOW OUTPUT Full Panscan Overscan lt VP 441 RS 232 Communication Protocol Control Function Param Type for Set Function Description Comment Underscan Letterbox Underscan2 Best Fit Native
10. al block connectors as required not shown in Figure 3 7 Connect the RGBHV VIDEO OUTPUT BNC connectors to an RGBHV acceptor for example an RGBHV display 8 Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display 9 Connect the VGA VIDEO OUTPUT 15 pin HD connector to a VGA acceptor for example a projector 10 Connect the audio output signals to the OUT stereo analog audio acceptor and or the digital audio acceptor as required not shown in Figure 3 11 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 3 12 If required connect via RS 232 see Section 6 3 ETHERNET port see Section 6 4 Audio connections are not shown Computer Graphics Source ev Component gt E Video Player pc d 3 lt S e Composite lt I N RS 232 Video Player bonn Projector Y C S 4 lt RGBHV Plasma s Video Player Display Display Figure 3 Connecting the VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 441 Connecting the VP 441 6 6 1 6 1 1 Controlling the VP 441 The VP 441 can be controlled via e front panel buttons see Section 6 1 e The OSD menu see Section 6 2 e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see Section 6 3 e The ETHERNET see Section 6 4 e infrared remote control transmitter see Section 6 5 Controlling via the Front Panel B
11. avigate within the OK button let igate within th ajajat OSD menu Press EXIT to exit the menu L1 Step 6 Configure the VP 441 via the OSD menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS FINETUNE HDCP ON INPUT HDCP ON OUTPUT FACTORY RESET INFORMATION AUTO SYNC OFF EXIT Contents Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 3 1 Defining the VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 Installing in a Rack 5 Connecting the VP 441 6 Controlling the VP 441 6 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 6 2 Using the OSD Menu 6 3 Connecting to the VP 441 via RS 232 6 4 Connecting the VP 441 via the ETHERNET Port 6 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 7 Technical Specifications 7 1 Input Resolutions 8 RS 232 Communication Protocol 8 1 RS 232 Protocol Table Figures Figure 1 VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 4 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter oc Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis In recent years we have
12. btain a Remedy underthis Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller Ifthis product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If it is decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in theoriginal carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION O
13. e RGBHV video output together with a digital audio output and an analog stereo audio output Component video is also known as Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr or YUV compatible with both SD and HD component The VP 444 is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be up or down scaled as follows Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 50 and 60Hz 10801 50 and 60Hz 1080p 50 and 60Hz WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 1600x900 and 2K resolutions 2048x1080 50Hz and 2048x1080 60Hz The VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler e Features K Storm Scaling Technology Kramer s extremely high performance scaling technology High quality 3 2 and 2 2 pull down de interlacing and full up and down scaling of computer graphics video input signals e Has analog audio inputs and digital S PDIF and analog stereo audio outputs as well as 5 1 analog audio bypass The VP 441 converts digital audio information to Dolby 5 1 analog outputs facilitating the routing of up to six analog audio inputs left center right left surround right surround and subwoofer directly to the output without being processed e Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input Default selection is HDMI if this is not present the machine uses the audio from the analog input e Comes with an On Screen Display OSD for easy setup and adjustment accessible via the IR remote control and via the front pan
14. el buttons e Has an HDTV compatible component input 3 1 e 15 HDCP Compliant The HDCP High Definition Content Protection license agreement allows copy protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the HDMI output e Has anon volatile memory that retains the last settings used e Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 Control your VP 441 e Directly via the front panel push buttons e By RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter e Via the Ethernet The VP 441 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 Defining the VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler This section defines the VP 441 GG MENU ENTER os gt 1 2 3 DIG 6 8 9 10 17 18 IR INPUT SELECTOR o POWER cv v ami coroner oiae re init E Pet XGA720P Lock N gt Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 441 Figure 1 VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Receives signals from the remote control transmitter 3 Pre
15. er switcher When Follow Output is selected the scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected FACTORY Resets to the default parameters resolution is set to XGA or 720p RESET If you cannot see the display after factory reset use the front panel Res button to set the correct resolution press continuously for 2 seconds to reset to XGA or continuously for 5 seconds to reset to 720p INFORMATION Displays the source the input resolution the output resolution and the software version AUTO SYNC Turn the auto sync ON OFF When ON a short period after not detecting a OFF valid video signal on the selected input the unit will disable the H and V syncs on the analog outputs until a valid input is again detected EXIT Select to exit the menu VP 441 Controlling the VP 441 6 2 2 FINETUNE Menu Input Signal Function NOISE REDUCTION Select the noise reduction OFF LOW and MID middle V POSITION Set the vertical position of the picture AUTO TUNE When set to ON auto adjusts the image centers it correctly on the screen every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes Alternatively you can auto adjust the image by pressing the ENTER button when not within the OSD menu COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering HDMI COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering COLOR FILTER may improve the output image for c
16. ertain graphic cards where color fringing is seen 6 2 35 The AUDIO Menu Parameter Function OUTPUT Set the output volume from 0 to 100 INPUT VOLUME Set the input volume from 0 to 100 pee Not applicable for embedded HDMI inputs Select the sound options ON MUTE MUTE FOLLOWS Select the action that will be followed by mute INDEPENDENT the audio muting is independent of the FREEZE and BLANK functions FREEZE BLANK FREEZE BLANK when freezing or blanking the video the audio will be muted the MUTE function follows the FREEZE and the BLANK functions HDMI AUDIO IN Select AUTOMATIC the embedded audio on the HDMI input is selected for an HDMI signal or the analog audio input is selected if the input is not HDMI for example for a DVI input signal EMBEDDED the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected ANALOG the analog audio input is selected HDMI AUDIO IN is enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected D A41 4 VP 441 1 VP 441 Controlling the 6 2 4 6 3 6 4 The OSD Menu Parameter Function H POSITION Set the horizontal position of the OSD from 0 to 100 V POSITION Set the vertical position of the OSD from 0 to 100 TIMER Set the timeout period in seconds from 5 to 100 BACKGROUND Set the OSD background between 0 solid black and 8 transparent DISPLAY Select the information shown on the screen during operation ON the information is shown permanently OFF the information is
17. gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction VP 441 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 KRAMER E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing P N 2900 300040 Rev 5
18. nd the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensing VP 441 Installing in a Rack To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears e Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Alway
19. not shown INFO the information is shown for a few seconds Connecting to the VP 441 via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 441 via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VP 441 via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 441 unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC Connecting the VP 441 via the ETHERNET Port To connect and configure the Ethernet port of the VP 441 refer to the ETHERNET Configuration Lantronix GUIDE on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com VP 441 Controlling the VP 441 6 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 441 from the infrared remote control transmitter Function SIZE Set the size of the image displayed POWER Turn the VP 441 ON or OFF FREEZE BLANK MUTE the outputs and the front panel are disabled FREEZE Freeze unfreeze the output video image BLANK Toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display MUTE Toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output AV Select the composite video input YC Select the s Video input COMP1 Select the component video 1 input COMP2 Select the component video 2 input PC Select the UXGA input HDMI1
20. o repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product Howto O
21. redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Routers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 441 Presentation Switcher Scaler This product which incorporates HDMI technology is ideal for e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms hotels and churches e Home theater up scaling 2 2 1 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables e Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate n Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality d
22. s mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions available from our Web site 5 Connecting the VP 441 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 441 After connecting your VP 441 connect its power and then switch on the power to each device You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs connect only those that are required To connect the VP 441 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect an HDMI source for example a DVD player to the HDMI 1 VIDEO INPUT connector Alternatively you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP 441 via a DVI HDMI adapter When using this adapter you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector 2 Connect a computer graphics source to the VGA 15 pin HD VIDEO INPUT connector 3 Connect a composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV VIDEO INPUT RCA connector 4 Connect an s Video source for example an s Video player to the YC 4 pin VIDEO INPUT connector 5 Connect a component video source for example a component video player to the COMP 1 PR PB and Y VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors 6 Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN termin
23. ss to select the composite video input Press to select the s Video input 5 Press to select the component video input from 1 to 2 l6 Press to select the computer video graphics input BLANK Buton Press to toggle between a blank screen Dlueorblackscreen amdihediplay MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output The FREEZE button can be programmed to follow MUTE see Section 6 2 3 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image This button can be programmed to follow MUTE see Section 6 2 3 0 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu see Section 6 2 3 1 Press to accept changes change the SETUP parameters see Section 6 2 and to auto adjust the image when not within the OSD menu see Section 6 1 1 For convenience and speed when not within the OSD menu mode press to reduce volume Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions For convenience and speed when not within the OSD menu mode press to increase volume Button Press to move down the menu list see Section 6 2 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock unlock the front panel buttons RESET TO XGA 720p Button Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p 1 J OQ 9 E
24. ther acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty Elect t
25. ue to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality e Position your Kramer VP 441 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 2 2 Recycling Kramer Products The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled To comply with the WEEE Directive Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network EARN and will cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http Avww kramerelectronics com support recycling VP 441 Getting Started Overview The Kramer VP 441 is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler It accepts one of seven inputs a component video on RCA connectors computer graphics on a 15 pin HD connector composite video on an RCA connector s Video on a 4 pin connector and two HDMI signals It scales the video embeds the audio and outputs the signal as follows to the HDMI output to the computer graphics output and to th
26. uttons The VP 441 includes the following front panel buttons e Input selector buttons for selecting the required input CV YC COMPONENT 1 and 2 VGA or HDMI 1 and 2 e BLANK MUTE and FREEZE buttons e MENU ENTER and up down left and right arrow buttons e RESET TO XGA 720p PANEL LOCK buttons The Auto Adjust Auto Tune Feature The auto adjust feature applies only to the VGA input automatically centers the image on the screen when pressing the ENTER front panel button or the OK button on the remote control transmitter when not within the OSD menu You can also implement this feature every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes via the FINETUNE menu see Section 6 2 2 6 2 Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP 441 via the OSD menu Press the e MENU button to enter the menu The default timeout is set to 10 seconds e ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings e Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu which is displayed on the video output On the OSD menu select EXIT to exit the menu 6 2 1 The MAIN MENU Mode Function CONTRAST Set the contrast The range and default values vary according to the input signal BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness P memerswsennaeayesdrgetemtig FINETUNE Optimize the image quality see Section 6 2 2 COLOR Set the red green and blue shades 0 to 100 default 48 48 and 52 respectively
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