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1. Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 7 1 3 The Presets Submenu Table 8 defines the Presets submenu Table 8 Presets Submenu Features Menu Item Function STORE Select PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 to store the mode settings channel number when in the SINGLE mode size and positioning in PIP mode and setting to QUAD the video settings contrast saturation and brightness and the labeling RECALL Recall PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 settings or set to FACTORY DEFAULT 7 1 4 The Labeling Submenu The labeling submenu lets you display labels over the input pictures remove them from the display or edit them To turn labels on or off select the LABEL ON or LABEL OFF items in the LABELING menu respectively The input pictures are labeled Channel 1 to Channel 5 by default You can edit the text labels for each channel by using the labeling submenu Press ENTER on the LABELING submenu and choose the EDIT LABEL command The selected channel name appears with its first letter blinking Use the 4 and buttons to select the first desired letter Use the gt button to continue to the next letter Use the button to return to the previous letter Use the ENTER button to accept changes For example to change the labeling from CHANNEL 2 to SAT 3 do the following 1 2 Press the INPUT 2 button and then press the ENTER button Select LABELING and then EDIT LABEL from the menu The CHANNEL 2 label appears
2. CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split s Video Player 4 Composite SI Video Player 2 Component 3 3 Video Projector Composite Video Player 5 Com osite Composite gt Video Player 3 Video Display Video Quad Quad Display Display Figure 3 Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split 11 Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split 6 1 Connecting a PC To connect a PC to the PIP 500 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP 500 unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the PIP 500 unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP 500 unit as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female DB9 From PC Male DB9 PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 7 Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 You can configure and operate your PIP 500 via e The front
3. Device About Goat VRS1000 ISPV2 hie In System Serial Programmer Hex File Erase then Program Bl File PIP 300 VER112 hex Size 27705 Bytes Checksum 1FA80B25 START File passes integrity check rISP Status System standing by options Connected to Com 1 Find ISP Firmware version V2 microsystems connecting two worlds rAction Figure 8 Goal Screen 2 Click the Open button to select the new firmware hex file Click the Options button select the Inverted check box in the Reset Polarity area and click OK 4 Inthe Action area select Erase then Program 5 Click the START button The software erases and then programs flash memory Upon completion of the operation the System Status Window displays Erase and program completed successfully see Figure 9 x Checking Connection OK Setting Program Mode OK Erasing Flash eK Programming eK Setting Run Mode OK Erase and program completed successfully Figure 9 System Status Screen Exit the programmer software Disconnect the power on the PIP 500 Release the PROG IN button Connect the power on the PIP 500 owen a 1 Located in the C Program Files KramerFlash folder 2 In some models you need to select the Normal check box 21 Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 9 includes the technical specifications T
4. Inserter Quad Split Features Table 2 Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Features Table 3 The PIP 500 Main Menu Items Table 4 The MODE Submenu Features Table 5 PIP Sizing and Positioning Features Table 6 Recommended PIP sizes Table 7 Video Settings Submenu Features Table 8 Presets Submenu Features Table 9 Technical Specifications of the Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines Table 10 Protocol Definitions Table 11 Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol 13 15 16 16 16 17 22 23 24 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics since 1981 a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video audio and presentation professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in 8 Groups which are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PIP 400 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split and or PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split which are ideal for e Video production studios for source monitoring e Teleconferencing using one screen e Satellite TV home theater multi channel monitoring e Security applications The package includes the following items e PIP 400 or PIP 500 e Power cord and Null modem
5. M defined to character 3 0x22 0x83 Oxc5 0x88 E defined to character 2 0x21 0x83 Oxd2 0x88 R defined to character 1 e To request character number 5 defined to input 3 in the example above ASCII R ie 0x52 send 0x25 Oxc3 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x65 Oxc3 Oxd2 0x88 Instruction 0x31 OSD Send this instruction to select whether or not to display the OSD On Screen Display Note that the front panel LCD is independent of the OSD status To inquire if the OSD is on set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To turn on the OSD send 0x31 0x80 0x81 0x88 e To inquire about the OSD setting send 0x31 OxcO 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x71 OxcO 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x39 Auto save Send this instruction to select whether or not to recall the unit s last settings when cycling power To inquire if the auto save option is on set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To turn on the auto save option send 0x39 0x80 0x81 0x88 e To inquire about the auto save setting send 0x39 OxcO 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x79 OxcO 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x3d Identify machine This instruction inquiry is used for machine identification It can only be used with the RQ bit set The user sends the inquiry with the INSTRUCTION and Byte3 as defined above and the unit answers with the appropriate v
6. Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x51 Oxc2 Oxac Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x12 Saturation Send this instruction to set the SATURATON Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the SATURATION value of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the SATURATION of input 3 to 0x04 send 0x12 0x83 0x84 0x88 e To set the SATURATION of input 3 to Oxb6 send 0x12 0x83 0xb6 Oxc8 MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte e To find out the SATURATION setting of input 3 send 0x12 Oxc3 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x52 Oxc3 Oxb6 Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x13 Brightness Send this instruction to set the BRIGHTNESS Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the BRIGHTNESS value of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the BRIGHTNESS of input 1 to 0x73 send 0x13 0x81 Oxf3 0x88 e To set the BRIGHTNESS of input 1 to Oxfe send 0x13 0x81 Oxfe 0xc8 MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte e To find out the BRIGHTNESS setting of input 1 send 0x13 Oxc1 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x53 Oxc1 Oxf3 0x88 in the former case Instruction Oxla PIP size Sending this instruction selects the PIP size Byte3 of an input Byte2 To inquire about the PIP size of one of the inputs set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the PIP size of input 2 to 1 9
7. adapter for control via RS 232 e This user manual 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 Quick Start This PIP 500 quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation 4 steps 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 This quick start also applies to the PIP 400 which has four sets of inputs instead of five 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside o Connect the QUAD displays QUAD OUT Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 1 Connect an RS 232 optional Control Fort Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Operate the machine see section 7 Q Sel
8. and the first character is blinking Press the button 16 times to change the letter C to S and then press the button to continue to the second letter H Press the button 7 times to change the letter H to A and then press the gt button to continue to the third letter Press the button 19 times to change the letter A to T and then press the button to continue to the next letter 1 When storing a new setting wait 10 seconds for the setup to be saved 2 The machine is set to Single mode Channel 1 default video settings and default labeling 3 In some versions the labeling does not appear on the 1 1 sized image in the PIP mode or when the PIPs overlap 4 For PIP 400 Channel 1 to Channel 4 5 Characters cycle between a and z and between 1 and 0 and space 17 Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 6 Press the button 14 times to change the letter N to a blank space and then press the gt button to continue to the next letter 7 Press the button 15 times to change the letter N to 3 and then press the gt button to continue to the next letter 8 Press the or buttons to change the remaining characters to blank spaces 9 Press ENTER to accept changes 7 2 Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode To display a picture in picture on the screen do the following 1 Select an input 2 Select the PIP mode and then size and position each layer as desired 3 Press an INPUT button to bring
9. panel buttons and or e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller 7 1 Using the Menu Use the front panel buttons to activate the menu The menu is displayed on the LCD display and is also superimposed on the screen To use the PIP 500 menu press the e ENTER button to display the menu and accept changes e ESC button to move to the previous menu level e arrow buttons to select the menu items size and position the input display adjust the numerical rates and edit the text labeling e gt arrow buttons to position the input display and to edit the text labeling An asterisk in parentheses indicates the current status on the screen For example if the current OUTPUT SETTING is PAL the OSD will show the asterisk in brackets alongside PAL PAL Table 3 defines the main menu items and Figure 5 illustrates the PIP menu guide Table 3 The PIP 500 Main Menu Items Menu Item Function MODE Select between the SINGLE PIP and QUAD modes see section 7 1 1 OSD Activates deactivates the OSD menu BORDER Select a border around the image applies to all channels and select the border COLOUR WHITE or BLACK VIDEO SETTINGS Adjust the CONTRAST SATURATION and BRIGHTNESS see section 7 1 2 INPUT SELECT Select between COMPOSITE video S VIDEO or COMPONENT video per input channel OUTPUT STANDARD Select between NTSC and PAL PRESETS Store and recall PRESETS
10. send Oxla 0x82 0x83 0x88 e To find out the PIP size of input 2 in this case send Oxla Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x5a Oxc2 0x83 0x88 Instruction 0x1b PIP position X Sending this instruction positions the x co ordinate Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the x co ordinate of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the x co ordinate of input 2 at 0x57 send 0x1b 0x82 Oxd7 0x88 e To set the x co ordinate of input 2 at 0x97 send 0x1b 0x82 0x87 Oxc8 e To find out the x co ordinate for input 2 send 0x1b Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x5b Oxc2 0xd7 0x88 in the former case or by sending 0x5b Oxc2 Oxd7 Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction Ox1c PIP position Y Sending this instruction positions the y co ordinate Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the y co ordinate of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the y co ordinate of input 2 at 0x14 send Ox1c 0x82 0x94 0x88 e To set the y co ordinate of input 2 at 0x94 send Ox1c 0x82 0x94 Oxc8 e To find out the y co ordinate for input 2 send Ox1c Oxc2 0x80 0x88 The unit would respond by sending 0x5c Oxc2 0x94 0x88 in the former case or by sending 0x5c Oxc2 0x94 Oxc8 in the latter case Instruction 0x1d Border Send this instruction to select whether there is a BORDER around the PIPs and to select the color of the BORDER Byt
11. the and arrow buttons to position the selected channel vertically and horizontally When using one of the inputs as a full sized background PIP size 1 1 it is recommended to limit the sizes of the other PIP windows according to Table 6 Combinations having window sizes larger than recommended may result in intermittent interruptions in the picture Note that these restrictions only apply when a 1 1 sized picture is used When all the pictures are reduced in size there are no restrictions Table 6 Recommended PIP sizes 1 PIP 2 PIPs 3 PIPs 4 PIPs 1 4 1 4 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 16 1 9 1 9 1 16 1 16 1 9 1 4 1 16 1 9 1 16 1 16 1 9 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 9 1 9 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 9 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 7 1 2 The Video Settings Submenu Table 7 defines the video settings Table 7 Video Settings Submenu Features Menu Item Function Range Default CONTRAST Use the up down arrow buttons to set the contrast Oto 100 55 SATURATION Use the up down arrow buttons to set the saturation Oto 100 51 BRIGHTNESS Use the up down arrow buttons to set the brightness 0to 100 33 Video settings apply to all the input channels 1 PIP 400 has four input channels 2 If OFF is selected the selected input channel will not be displayed on the screen 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
12. 1 and 2 or use FACTORY DEFAULT settings see section 7 1 3 LABELING Display remove and edit the text label for the input channel see section 7 1 4 1 The menu always displays only 2 lines at a time on the LCD display Use the up down arrow buttons to scroll up down the menu 2 Upon powering up the LCD briefly displays the machine s name and the OSD displays the firmware version 3 The menu times out after a minute both on the LCD display and on the OSD 4 The menu still appears on the LCD display even when deactivated in the OSD 5 The machine is set to Single mode Channel 1 default video settings and default labeling 13 Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 SINGLE COLOUR CONTRAST SATURATION BRIGHTNESS COMPOSITE VIDEO SETTINGS INPUT SELECT COMPONENT OUTPUT STANDARD PRESETS RECALL EDIT LABEL LABELING EL LABEL OFF mM 1 1 1 4 PIP SIZING 1 9 1 16 OFF PIP POSITION USE ARROWS TO MOVE WHITE BLACK USE UP DOWN KEYS USE UP DOWN KEYS USE UP DOWN KEYS Figure 5 The PIP 500 Menu Guide KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 7 1 1 The Mode Submenu Table 4 defines the MODE submenu features Table 4 The MODE Submenu Features Mode Function SINGLE Displays one input channel at a time on the scr
13. 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 or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit wit
14. Kramer Electronics Ltd JA KRAMER USER MANUAL Models PIP 400 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines 5 Installing on a Rack 6 Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split 6 1 Connecting aPC 7 Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 7 1 Using the Menu 7 1 1 The Mode Submenu 7 1 2 The Video Settings Submenu 7 1 3 The Presets Submenu 7 14 The Labeling Submenu 7 2 Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode 7 2 1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background 8 Firmware Upgrade 8 1 Downloading from the Internet 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 8 3 Upgrading Firmware 9 Technical Specifications 10 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 PIP 400 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Figure 2 PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Figure 3 Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Figure 4 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Figure 5 The PIP 500 Menu Guide Figure 6 The PIP Mode Figure 7 The QUAD Mode Figure 8 Goal Screen Figure 9 System Status Screen hk U m m 10 13 13 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 20 20 22 23 11 12 14 15 15 21 21 Contents Tables Table 1 Front Panel Picture in Picture
15. able 9 Technical Specifications of the Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines PIP 400 PIP 500 INPUTS 4 sets each with 5 sets each with 1 composite video 1Vpp 75Q on a 1 composite video 1Vpp 75Q on a BNC connector BNC connector 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75Q on a 4p 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75Q on a 4p connector connector 1 component video 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 1 component video 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors 0 7Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors OUTPUTS 1 component video 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp 759 on BNC connectors 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75Q on a 4p connector 1 composite video 1Vpp 759 on a BNC connector QUAD OUTPUTS 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 750 on a 4p connector 1 composite video 1Vpp 75Q on a BNC connector DIGITAL RESOLUTION 10 bit VIDEO BANDWIDTH 5 4MHz K FACTOR 0 9 S N RATIO 64dB DIFFERENTIAL PHASE 0 8 DIFFERENTIAL GAIN 1 1 LUMA NON LINEARITY 0 9 CHROMA LUMA DELAY lt 15ns YC SEPARATION Adaptive 4 line digital comb filters MEMORY Non volatile memory for storage of 2 setups CONTROL Front panel and RS 232 PIP size position and layer priority motion detection sensitivity option video ProcAmp functions video zoom freeze POWER SOURCE Universal 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 38VA DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 2U H rack mountable WEIGHT 4 1kg 9 1lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter 1 Mea
16. age temperature range 20 to 70 Deg Centigrade Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing A 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 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 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 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 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 5 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails an
17. alue of Byte3 For example e If0x3d Oxcl 0x80 0x88 is sent to a PIP 300 it would reply by sending 0x7d Oxc1 0x83 0x88 e If0x3d Oxcl 0x80 0x88 is sent to a PIP 400 it would reply by sending 0x7d Oxc1 0x84 0x88 e If0x3d Oxc3 0x80 0x88 is sent to a unit with version number 6 3 it would reply by sending 0x7d Oxc6 0x83 0x88 27 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHO IS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 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 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or atte
18. d insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that e In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use e Always 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 you can download it at http Avww kramerelectronics com Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split 6 Connecting the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split To connect your PIP 500 as the example in Figure 3 illustrates do the following 1 On the INPUT 1 set connect An s Video source to the Y C INPUT 4p connector for example an s Video player 1 A component video source to the Y B Y and R Y INPUT BNC connectors for example aBETACAM video player 1 2 On the INPUT 2 set connect a composite video source to the CV INPUT BNC connector for example a composite video player 2 3 On the INPUT 3 set connect a composite video source to the CV INPUT BNC connector for example a composite video player 3 4 On the INPUT 4 set connect an s Video source to the Y C INPUT 4p connector for example an s Video player 4 5 On the INPUT 5 set connect a composite video source to the CV INPUT BNC connector for exa
19. e3 configures the selection To inquire about the BORDER set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set a white border send Ox1d 0x80 0x81 0x88 e To find out about the border send Ox1d 0xc0 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x5d 0xc0 0x81 0x88 Instruction Oxle Freeze Send this instruction to FREEZE or UNFREEZE an input To inquire if an input is frozen set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To freeze input 3 send Oxle 0x83 0x81 0x88 e To find out whether input 3 is frozen send Oxle 0xc3 0x80 0x88 In this case the unit would respond by sending OxSe Oxc3 0x81 0x88 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol Instruction 0x21 to Instruction 0x29 Labeling For these instructions set Byte2 with the input number and set Byte3 is set with the hexadecimal value of the ASCII character The character number is defined from right to left when read with the right hand most character character 1 Up to 9 characters are allowed in any label To request the character of a label define Byte2 as above and set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To label input 3 as KRAMER send the following data 0x26 0x83 Oxcb 0x88 K defined to character 6 0x25 0x83 Oxd2 0x88 R defined to character 5 0x24 0x83 Oxcl 0x88 A defined to character 4 0x23 0x83 Oxcd 0x88
20. ect NPUT ee MENU Items Q Access the PIP sizing and positioning menu directly 0 HOME INELE FE Aula Q FREEZE the output image O0000 CEE NL Ce BORDER ON OFF COLOUR BLACK WHITE VIDEO SETTINGS Use the Navigation buttons CONTRAST SATURATION ENTER the main menu move to the BRIGHTNESS next level and confirm an action Oo INPUT SELECT COMPOSITE ESC from the menu move to the S VIDEO COMPONENT previous level and stop a command OUTPUT STANDARD NTSC PAL PRESETS STORE RECALL The Menu appears on both CNIS ERAL the LCD display and the OSD LABELING EDIT LABEL LABEL ON LABEL OFF Enter the menu via the front panel buttons Freeze the output image 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The high performance PIP 400 PIP 500 is a picture in picture inserter for composite video s Video YC and component video YUV The PIP 400 PIP 500 features A multi standard picture in picture video inserter designed to accept up to five video sources and display them all on the same screen simultaneously Five sets of composite video s Video and component video inputs and a composite video s Video and component video output A dedicated composite video and s Video QUAD output to display four quarter sized pictures on one screen each in its own quad Three operation modes Single PIP and QUAD Non volatile memory that retains the last setting after switching the power off a
21. ected on input 3 send 0x0a Oxc3 0x80 0x88 If a PAL B input is present then the unit responds by sending 0x4a 0x83 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x0b Video Output Standard Sending this instruction selects the video output standard Byte3 NOTE If the unit does not support the standard then it will return an ERROR code Instruction 0x10 To request which video standard has been selected on the output set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the machine to output PAL send 0x0b 0x80 0x81 0x88 e To find out the video format for in this case send 0x0b OxcO 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x4b 0x80 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x10 Error This is the code returned by the machine if invalid data is received it is not really an instruction For example e Ifthe user sends 0x01 0x87 0x81 0x88 ie he tries to select input 7 which is an invalid input number the unit will respond by sending 0x50 0x80 0x80 0x88 K Communication Protocol Instruction 0x11 Contrast Send this instruction to set the CONTRAST Byte3 of an input Byte2 To request the CONTRAST value of an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set the CONTRAST of input 2 to 0x7b send 0x11 0x82 Oxfb 0x88 e To set the CONTRAST of input 2 to Oxac send 0x11 0x82 Oxac Oxc8 MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte e To find out the CONTRAST setting of input 2 send 0x11
22. een full screen display The LCD display shows the display mode and the selected channel for example Single Mode Channel 2 PIP Displays all 5 input channels on the screen Once the PIP mode is selected the PIP SIZING and PIP POSITION commands appear as illustrated in Figure 6 see section 7 1 1 1 The LCD display shows PIP Mode QUAD Displays 4 quarter sized input channels over the screen channels 1 to 4 as illustrated in Figure 7 The LCD display shows QUAD Mode PIP SIZING PIP POSITION CHANNEL 1 wen Figure 7 The QUAD Mode 1 PIP 400 has four input channels 2 When using the QUAD output the input and output color formats PAL or NTSC must be identical 3 All four inputs 1 to 4 must be connected to achieve a good quality quad split output 15 Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 7 1 1 1 When selecting the SINGLE mode following the PIP or the QUAD mode the input channel that is currently selected is displayed PIP Sizing and Position To size and or position a PIP image as Table 5 defines 1 Press the desired input channel button from 1 to 5 The input button blinks 2 Select either PIP SIZING or PIP POSITION using the up down arrow buttons and press ENTER Table 5 PIP Sizing and Positioning Features Menu Item Function PIP SIZING Use the arrow buttons to select between 1 1 1 4 1 9 and 1 16 display sizes or OFF PIP POSITION Use
23. forward that input on the screen 1 Only one channel can be sized to 1 1 the others should be smaller in size or OFF see Table 6 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Operating Your PIP 500 7 2 1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background In the following example Channel 4 replaces channel 5 as the background The current screen shows e Channel 5 in the background PIP SIZING 1 1 e Channel 1 in front PIP SIZING 1 4 e Channel 2 in front PIP SIZING 1 16 e Channel 3 in front PIP sizing 1 9 e Channel 4 in front PIP sizing 1 16 AN Select Channel 4 and size it to 1 1 as follows A Press INPUT 4 B Press the LAYER button or follow steps 1 to 3 1 Press ENTER 2 Press ENTER again to select MODE 3 Scroll down to PIP and press ENTER C Press ENTER to select PIP SIZING D Press ENTER to size to 1 1 The current screen shows e Channel 4 in front PIP SIZING 1 1 Channels 1 2 3 and 5 are behind unseen Press INPUT button 1 2 3 or 5 The current screen shows e Channel 4 in the background CHANNEL 1 e Channels 1 2 3 and 4 are in front 19 Firmware Upgrade 8 Firmware Upgrade The PIP 500 firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves Downloading from the Internet see section 8 1 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 8 2 Upgrading fi
24. he function that is to be performed is defined by the INSTRUCTION code 6 bits Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then the machine sends the appropriate INSTRUCTION code The instruction codes are defined according to the table below 2 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 6 REQUEST BIT 0 normal operation 1 requests the PIP to send current data to the PC Bit 5 to Bit 0 BYTE2 _BYTE2 2 byte 6 bits If the request bit is set then the PIP will reply by sending the data related to this instruction to the PC If not set then the PIP performs the instruction and replies by returning the same 4 bytes except for the DESTINATION BIT 3 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bit 6 to Bit 0 BYTE3 BYTE30 7 bits of BYTE3 BYTE3 is in LAST byte 4 BYTE Defined as 0x88 ie 88hex for BYTE3 0 or Oxc8 for BYTE3 1 1 VER 0 1 23 Communication Protocol Table 11 Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION Hex Description BYTE2 BYTE3 0x00 Reset 0 0 0x01 Active input select 1 to 5 select input number 0 0x02 Mode select 0 0 for single mode non PIP 1 for PIP mode 2 for QUAD 0x03 Store 1 to 0x02 address for storing 0 to store 1 to erase 0x04 Recall 0 to 0x02 address to retrieve 0 0x09 Video input forma
25. hout the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment B Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 Caution 001 EY i lt 4 7 10c I Institute of Quality amp Control Q Cr d Quality Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000500 REV 3
26. mple a composite video player 5 6 Connect the OUTPUT connectors as follows The CV OUTPUT BNC connector to the composite video acceptor for example a composite video display The Y C OUTPUT 4p connector to the s Video acceptor for example an s Video display The Y B Y and R Y OUTPUT BNC connectors to the component video acceptor for example a component video projector 7 Connect the QUAD OUT connectors as follows The CV QUAD OUT BNC connector to the composite video display The Y C QUAD OUT 4p connector to the s Video display 8 Connect a PC or other controller if required see section 6 1 Connect the power cord not illustrated in Figure 3 1 From this section on all the information is relevant to the PIP 400 and PIP 500 machines unless noted otherwise 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your PIP 500 After connecting your PIP 500 switch ON its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 PIP 200xl has two sets of inputs the PIP 300 has three sets of inputs 4 You do not have to connect all the inputs in each set 5 If only one output is required connect that output to the PIP 500 and leave the other outputs unconnected 6 All four inputs 1 to 4 must be connected to achieve a good quality quad split output 7 You do not have to connect both QUAD outputs 8 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 10 KRAMER SIMPLE
27. mpted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 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 Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OF
28. nd then on again Using the PIP 400 PIP 500 you can do the following Position sources on the screen as desired and select their size from a list Put a text label in each inserted picture Put a border around each inserted picture Use sources of different formats and standards In addition the PIP 400 PIP 500 Includes 10 bit video A D and D A converters throughout the unit to ensure the highest quality video Is controllable via the front panel buttons and a user friendly OSD and LCD as well as via RS 232 Is dependable rugged and fits in two vertical spaces of a standard 19 rack 1 Y B Y R Y sometimes called Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 2 Four for the PIP 400 3 In two layers 4 Channels 1 to 4 5 Provided that the last setting was valid for at least 30 seconds before switching the machine OFF 6 For example a PAL s Video input could be inserted into a composite video NTSC source and outputted to composite video s Video and component video formats Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines To achieve the best performance e Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer PIP 400 PIP 500 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your Picture in Picture Inse
29. or PIP 200 reply 3 for PIP 300 reply 4 for PIP 400 reply 5 for PIP 500 reply 3 Software version reply 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol DETAILS OF INSTRUCTION SET Instruction 0x00 Reset When machine is turned on it sends a Reset code to the PC 0x40 0x80 0x80 0x88 If this code is sent to the switchers with Byte3 0 it will reset according to the present power down settings See instruction 4 for resetting the PIP to its factory default state Instruction 0x01 Input select Sending this instruction will select the input number that is specified in Byte2 For example e To select input 2 send 0x01 0x82 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x41 0x81 0x80 0x88 Instruction 0x02 Mode select Sending this instruction with Byte3 0 will set the unit to output a single picture setting Byte3 to any other value will set the unit to work in Picture In Picture PIP mode To request the operation mode set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set for PIP mode send 0x02 0x80 0x81 0x88 e To find out the operation mode in this case send 0x02 OxcO 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x42 0x80 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x03 Store Sending this instruction with Byte3 0 will store the unit s current settings in non volatile memory Byte2 selects the memory address 1 or 2 If Byte3 1 then the memory s set
30. rmware see section 8 3 8 1 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the relevant zip file from the Technical Support section Extract this file to a folder for example C Program Files KramerFlash Create a shortcut on your desktop to the EXE file and install the GOAL TENDER programmer software following the on screen installation instructions 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a PIP 500 unit do the following 1 2 3 Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP 500 unit to the RS 232 DB9 COM port on your PC via a straight pin to pin cable no null modem is used in this case Push in the PROG IN button Connect the power to the PIP 500 unit and switch it ON 8 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the 1000 ISPV2 icon on the desktop The software immediately searches for communication between the PC and the PIP 500 and the GOAL screen appears as follows 1 For firmware upgrade via the RS 232 port no Null modem connection is required The Null modem supplied is used for control via RS 232 not for upgrading 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Firmware Upgrade Goaltender YRS1000 ISPY2 In System Serial Programmer E lol x Action Security
31. rter Quad Split Machines This section defines each of the Picture in Picture Inserter machines e Figure illustrates the PIP 400 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split e Figure 2 illustrates the PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Table 1 and Table 2 define the Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split machines 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines LAYER FREEZE oo Figure 1 PIP 400 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines Q QO OOOOO WM LAYER FREEZE PIP 500 Figure 2 PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines Table 1 Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 LCD Display Displays data including the operation mode and the menu 2 lines at a time 3 INPUT Buttons In the SINGLE mode selects the input to switch to the output In the PIP mode selects the input to appear in front Selects an input for positioning and sizing 4 LAYER Button When in the PIP mode press to acce
32. source 13 Le Y BNC Connector 14 5 B Y BNC Connector Connects to the component video source 15 R Y BNC Connector 16 Y C 4p Connector Connects to the s Video source 17 CV BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor 18 5 Y BNC Connector 19 f B YBNC Connector Connects to the component video acceptor 20 3 R Y BNC Connector 21 Y C 4p Connector Connects to the s Video acceptor 22 PROG IN Push in to upgrade to the latest Kramer Firmware see section 8 23 RS 232 Port Connects to the PC or other serial controller 24 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 25 RELAY Terminal Block For future use 26 5 Y C 4p Connector Connects to the s Video quad acceptor 27 CV BNC Connector Connects to the composite video quad acceptor 1 The PIP 400 has 4 sets of inputs the PIP 500 has 5 sets Each set includes CV Y B Y R Y and Y C 2 For component video connect all 3 connectors Y B Y R Y also known as Y Pb Cb Pr Cr or YUV KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 Deg Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 RHL non condensing Stor
33. ss the PIP Sizing and Position menu directly 5 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image 6 Moves the selected image to the left in the PIP mode Moves to the previous character in the Labeling menu 7 Moves the selected image upwards in the PIP mode 5 4 Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 5 Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen Use to change the selected character in the Labeling menu 8 gt Moves the selected image to the right in the PIP mode 2 Moves to the next character in the Labeling menu 9 3 Moves the selected image downwards in the PIP mode 4 Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen Use to change the selected character in the Labeling menu 10 ENTER Button Displays the main menu moves to the next level confirms a command 11 ESC Button Exits the OSD Menu moves back to the previous level stops the execution of a command 1 See Figure 5 2 PIP 400 has four input buttons and PIP 500 has five input buttons 3 Illuminates when the image is frozen 4 See section 7 1 1 1 5 See section 7 1 4 7 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Machines Table 2 Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split Features Feature Function 12 CV BNC Connector Connects to the composite video
34. surements relate to composite video unless otherwise stated 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol 10 Communication Protocol This RS 232 RS 485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below A null modem connection pin 2 and pin 3 crossed pins 5 connected together is used to link the PIP unit to the controller unit for example PC The data rate is 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit When switching for example instruction codes 1 and 2 the INPUT 7 bits is set as the input number which is to be switched Similarly if switching is done via the machine s front panel then these bits are set with the INPUT NUMBER which was switched For other operations these bits are defined according to the table Table 10 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 DESTI INSTRUCTION NATION 0 D INSTz INST INST INST2 INST INSTo Ist byte REQUEST INPUT 1 RQ BYTE2 BYTE2 BYTE23 BYTE2 BYTE2 BYTE2 2nd byte BYTE3 1 BYTES BYTE3 BYTE34 BYTE33 BYTES BYTE3 BYTE3o 3rd byte LAST 1 BYTE3 0 0 1 0 0 0 4th byte 1 BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 Bit 6 DESTINATION BIT 0 information is sent from the PC to the PIP 1 information is sent from the PIP to the PC Bit 5 to Bit 0 INST INST INSTRUCTION 6 bits T
35. t 1 to 5 input number 0 CV 1 Y C 2 YUV Ox0A Request video 1 to 5 input number 1 NTSC input standard 2 PAL B G H 3 PAL M 4 PAL N 5 NTSC4 43 6 SECAM 0x0B Video output 0 1 NTSC standard 2 PAL B G H 3 PAL M 4 PAL N 5 NTSC4 43 0x10 Error 0 0 0x11 Contrast 0 0 to 100 0x12 Saturation 0 0 to 100 0x13 Brightness 0 0 to 100 Oxla PIP size o 5 input number 1 1 2 1 4 3 1 9 4 1 16 Ox1b PIP position X 1 to 5 input number 0 to maximum to the right Oxic PIP position Y o 5 input number 0 to maximum to the bottom Oxid Border 0 0 Off 1 White border 2 Black border Oxte Freeze o 5 input number 0 Normal operation 1 Frozen 0x21 Label character 1 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x22 Label character 2 1 to 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x23 Label character 3 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x24 Label character 4 1 to 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x25 Label character 5 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x26 Label character 6 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x27 Label character 7 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x28 Label character 8 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x29 Label character 9 o 5 input number Hex value of ASCII character 0x31 OSD 0 0 OSD off 1 OSD on 0x39 Auto save 0 0 Auto save off 1 Auto save on 0x3d Identify machine 2 f
36. ting is cleared To inquire whether a setting is stored in a memory address set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 as 0 if data is saved or 1 if not For example e To save to memory 2 send 0x03 0x82 0x80 0x88 e To find out if data is stored in memory 2 send 0x03 Oxc2 0x80 0x88 Since there is data stored the unit responds by sending 0x43 0x80 0x80 0x88 e To erase memory 2 send 0x03 0x82 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x04 Recall Sending this instruction with will recall the settings stored in non volatile memory Byte2 selects the memory address 1 or 2 To recall the factory reset settings select byte2 0 There is no inquire RQ for this instruction For example e To recall from memory 1 send 0x04 0x81 0x80 0x88 Instruction 0x09 Video Input Format Sending this instruction selects the video format Byte3 for an input Byte2 To inquire which video format is selected on an input set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To set input 4 for Y C send 0x09 0x84 0x81 0x88 e To find out the video format for input 4 in this case send 0x09 Oxc4 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x49 0x84 0x81 0x88 Instruction 0x0a Request Video Input Standard This instruction can only be used with the RQ bit set It is used to inquire which video standard is detected on an input The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example e To inquire which standard is det

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