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1. Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter 3 CV Press to select the composite video input 4 o 2 YC Press to select the s Video input 5 a m COMPONENT Press to select the component video input from 1 to 2 6 Sa VGA Press to select the computer graphics input 7 K HDMI Press to select the HDMI input from 1 to 2 8 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display 9 MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output 10 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image 11 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu see section 7 2 12 ENTER Button Press to accept changes change the SETUP parameters and to auto adjust the image when not within the OSD menu see section EAA 13 Button Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions For convenience and speed when not within the OSD menu mode press to reduce volume 14 t Button Press to move up the menu list values 15 Button 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 16 Button Press to move down the menu list 17 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold to lock unlock the front pa2. 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 POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 33VA max DIMENSIONS 19 inch W 7 inch D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 7kg 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord Null modem adapter rack ears IR remote control Table 9 Input Resolutions Resolution Refresh Rate CV s Video Component VGA HDMI 4801 576I NTSC PAL Yes 480i30x2 576125x2 Yes No No 480P 576P No Yes Yes Yes 720P 60 50 No Yes Yes Yes 10801 60 50 No Yes No Yes 1080P 60 50 No Yes Yes Yes 1080P 24 30 No Yes No Yes VGA 60 72 75 85 No No Yes Yes SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 No No Yes Yes XGA 60 70 75 85 No No Yes Yes SXGA 60 75 85 No No Yes Yes UXGA 60 No No Yes Yes WXGA 60 1366x768 No No Yes Yes WSXGA 60 1680x1050 No No Yes Yes WUXGA 60 1920x1200 No No Yes Yes 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com to check for updated resolution lists 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY RS 232 Communication Protocol 9 RS 232 Communication Protocol The following is the COM port setting Baud Rate 9600bps Parity None Data Bits 8bits Stop Bits 1 bit Set CTS Mode Off Set XON XOFF Off
3. 7 1 1 The Auto Adjust Feature The auto adjust feature automatically centers the image on the screen when pressing the ENTER front panel button or the OK button on the remote control transmitter You can also implement this feature every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes via the FINE TUNE menu Table 4 7 2 Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP 437x1 via the OSD menu Press the e MENU button to enter the menu 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 1 Up down left and right 2 As defined in Table 1 3 Applies only to the VGA input 4 When not within the OSD menu 5 The default timeout is set to 10 seconds 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 437xl 7 2 1 The MAIN MENU Table 3 defines the MAIN MENU features and functions Table 3 The MAIN MENU Features Mode Function CONTRAST Set the contrast BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness FINETUNE see section 7 2 2 COLOR Set the red green and blue shades 0 to 100 default 48 48 and 52 respectively SIZE Select the size of the display FULL OVERSCAN UNDER1 UNDER2 LETTER BOX PANSCAN default FULL SOURCE Select
4. Four navigation keys gt de OK Press to accept changes Press also to auto adjust the picture see section 7 1 1 MENU Enter the OSD menu EXIT EXIT the menu 1 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front panel are disabled 2 To check if firmware upgrades are available go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 17 Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications Table 8 Technical Specifications of the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler INPUTS 2 HDMI connectors 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 composite video on an RCA connector 1 YC on a 4 pin connector 2 component video each on 3 RCA connectors 2 HDMI 1 VGA 2 COMP 1 CV 1 YC unbalanced stereo audio on 7 3 pin terminal block connectors OUTPUT 1 RGBHV on 5 BNC connectors 1 HDMI connector 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 S PDIF on an RCA connector 1 analog stereo audio on RCA connectors H FREQUENCY 15 63 90kHz V FREQUENCY 50 100kHz RGB SYNCS H and V TTL separated syncs RGB LEVEL 1 2Vpp max 75Q load XGA OUT LEVEL 1 2Vpp max 75Q load S PDIF OUT LEVEL 0 55Vpp constant POWER SOURCE 143mA AC x 230VAC OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 OUTPUT REFRESH RATE 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions 50 60Hz for HDTV resolutions
5. RS 232 Control your VP 437xl 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 1 Also known as Y Pb Pr Y Cb Cr and YUV compatible with both SD and HD component 2 At 50Hz and 60Hz 3 To check if firmware upgrades are available go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Overview The VP 437xl 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 3 1 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry It delivers the maximum high definition image and sound quality in use today Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI Provides a simple interface between any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single lengthy cable Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enh
6. V Position 2 Get 9 1 Set 2 2 Get 43 0 100 OSD Timeout 1 Set 2 Get 44 0 8 OSD Background 0 Off 1 Set P 1 Low 2 Get 50 0 3 NR Noise Reduction gt Mid 3 High 0 Off 1 Set k 1 40ms 2 Get 51 0 3 Audio delay 2 110ms 3 150ms 4 Set 0 AUTOMATIC 2 ean 52 0 2 HDMI AUDIO IN 1 EMBEDDED 2 ANALOG 1 AV 2 YC 3 Set 3 COMP1 4 ae 0 1 7 Select Input Source 4 COMP2 i 5 VGA 6 HDMI1 7 HDMI2 0 Full k 1 Panscan 7 ze 1 0 5 Size 2 Overscan i 3 Underscan 4 Letterbox 0 Native 1 VGA 2 SVGA 3 XGA 3 Set 4 SXGA 4 el 21 0 18 Output Resolution 5 UXGA i 6 480i 7 480p 8 720p60 9 1080i60 10 1080p60 21 RS 232 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 11 576i 12 576p 13 720p50 14 1080150 15 1080p50 16 WXGA 17 WSXGA 18 WUXGA 19 1280x800 20 WXGA 1440X900 21 SXGA 1400X1050 3 Sel 23 1 Factory Reset 6 Sel 0 Power Down 7 Get 9 ge Fea 1 Power On 6 Sel 0 Off 7 Get 1 0 1 Freeze 4 On 6 Sel 0 Off 7 Get 2 ol Blank 1 On 6 Sel 0 Off 7 Get 3 Od Mute 1 On 6 Sel 0 Off 7 Get 4 Ga Reyes 1 On KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGISTHE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three y
7. instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler To connect your VP 437xl as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following 1 Connect an HDMI source for example a DVD player to the HDMI 1 VIDEO INPUT connector Connect a computer graphics source to the VGA 15 pin HD VIDEO INPUT connector Connect a composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV VIDEO INPUT RCA connector Connect an s Video source for example an s Video player to the YC 4 pin VIDEO INPUT connector Connect a component video source for example a component video player to the COMP 1 Pr PB and Y VIDEO INPUT RCA connectors Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN terminal block connectors as required not shown in Figure 2 Connect the RGBHV VIDEO OUTPUT BNC connectors to an RGBHV acceptor for example an RGBHV display Connect the HDMI VIDEO OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display Connect the VGA VIDEO OUTPUT 15 pin HD connector to a VGA acceptor for example a projector Connect the audio output signals to the OUT stereo analog audio acceptor and or the digital audio acceptor as required not shown in Figure 2 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 2 1 You do not
8. is seen 2 Alternatively you can auto adjust the image by pressing the ENTER button when not within the OSD menu 3 Centers the picture correctly on the screen 4 This feature is disabled when the embedded audio of an HDMI input is selected 5 INDEPENDENT means that the audio muting is independent of the FREEZE and BLANK functions 6 FREEZE BLANK means that when you FREEZE or BLANK the video then the audio will be muted the MUTE function follows the FREEZE and the BLANK functions 7 Enabled only when one of the HDMI inputs is selected 8 In this case 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 9 In this case the embedded audio in the HDMI signal is selected 10 In this case the analog audio input is selected 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 437xl 7 2 4 The OSD Menu Table 6 defines the OSD menu Table 6 The OSD Menu Features 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 between INFO ON OFF 7 3 Connecting to the VP 437xl via RS 232 You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS 232 connection using for ex
9. the source default VGA Appears as Source input Appears as Source input CVBS CV PC VGA SVIDEO YC HDMI1 HDMI 1 YPBPR1 COMP 1 HDMI2 HDMI 2 YPBPR2 COMP 2 OUTPUT Select the output resolution from the menu default NATIVE Appears as Output resolution Appears as Output resolution 1080160 1080i 60Hz SXGA 1400x1050 1080P60 1080p 60Hz WXGA 1366x768 576l 576i NATIVE 576P 576p VGA 640x480 720P50 720p 50Hz SVGA 800x600 1080150 1080i 50Hz XGA 1024x768 1080P50 1080p 50Hz SXGA 1280x1024 1280x800 1280x800 UXGA 1600x1200 WSXGA 1680x1050 4801 480i WUXGA 1920x1200 480P 480p WSXGA 1440x900 720P60 720p 50Hz AUDIO See section 7 2 3 OSD Set the OSD parameters H POSITION V POSITION TIMER BACKGROUND and DISPLAY see section 7 2 4 FACTORY RESET _ Resets to the default parameters resolution is set to XGA or 720p INFORMATION Displays the source the input resolution the output resolution and the software version AUTO SYNC Turn the auto sync ON OFF EXIT Select to exit the menu 1 The range and default values vary according to the input signal 2 UNDERI refers to an underscan of 6 and UNDER refers to an underscan of 9 3 CVBS means Composite Video Baseband Signal 4 Select NATIVE to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor 5 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 r
10. E CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance 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 VP 437xl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP 437x1 Presentation Switcher Scaler Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler i VEL hd h INPUT SELECTOR COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 Menu ENTER Reset TO PANEL a XGA720 LOCI Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 437 VIDEO INPUTS cv TAS Po Co Y aan H Vv Hoer ir Ae Coe Cour 2 ONE E 5 OUT 5 G OOO 1O JAAA HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VGA Aad RIGHT S PDIF VIDEO OUTPUTS FTE i Comp 2 Ye PRICR Pa Ce Y R G B HDMI VGA RS 232 ETHERNET 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Figure 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Features
11. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 About HDMI 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing the VP 437xl in a Rack 6 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 Using the VP 437xl 7 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 7 1 1 The Auto Adjust Feature 7 2 Using the OSD Menu 72 1 The MAIN MENU 722 The FINETUNE Menu 72 3 The AUDIO Menu 7 2 4 The OSD Menu 7 3 Connecting to the VP 437x1 via RS 232 7 4 Connecting the VP 437xl via the ETHERNET Port 7 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 8 Technical Specifications 9 RS 232 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 2 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 3 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter Figure 5 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Tables Table 1 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Features Table 2 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Features Table 3 The MAIN MENU Features Table 4 The FINETUNE Menu Features Table 5 The AUDIO Menu Features Table 6 The OSD Menu Features Table 7 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Table 8 Technical Specif
12. Table 10 defines the symbol characters Table 10 Character Symbols Definitions Symbol Meaning a Space CR Carriage Return ASCII code 0x0D LF Line Feed ASCII code 0x0A Set and get command Set Command Type in Y Control_TypellFunction lParam CR Reply Z Control_ TypellFunction Param CR LF Get Command Type in Y iControl_TypelfFunction CR Reply ZEControl Typel lFunction Param CR LF Example Example 1 set Contrast value as 32 Send Y E1 16 32 CR Reply ZA 16 32 CR LF Example 2 get current output resolution current resolution is 1024x768 Send YMi4 21 CR Reply Z 4 21 2 CR LF 1 Or gt 2 When sending a command a blank character may precede CR if desired 19 RS 232 Communication Protocol Table 11 RS 232 Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 0 0 N A SIZE button on remote control 0 1 N A POWER button on remote control 0 2 N A FREEZE button on remote control 0 3 N A 480p button on remote control 0 4 N A 576p button on remote control 0 5 N A 720p button on remote control 0 6 N A 1080i button on remote control 0 if N A 1080p button on remote control 0 8 N A VGA button on remote control 0 9 N A SVGA button on remote control 0 10 N A XGA button on remote control 0 11 N A SXGA button
13. alog audio composite video source YC Connect to the analog audio s Video source 34 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller 35 OUT RCA Connectors LEFT Connect to the left stereo analog audio acceptor 36 RIGHT Connect to the right stereo analog audio acceptor 37 S PDIF Connect to a digital audio acceptor 38 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 39 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 For component video connect all three connectors Y Pr Cr Pb Cb also known as YUV 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP 437xl in a Rack 5 Installing the VP 437xl in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F machine To do so remove the Operating humidity range 10to 90 RHL non condensing screws from each side of the Storage temperature range _ 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F machine 3 on each side and Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing replace those screws through the ear brackets Q CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located
14. ample a PC A crossed cable or null modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to pin 5 Method A Figure 3 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a crossed cable only pin 2 to pin 3 pin 3 to pin 2 and pin 5 to pin 5 need be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC Note There is no need to connect any other pins Figure 3 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side 1 Select the information shown on the screen during operation The information is shown permanently when set to ON it is not shown when set to OFF and it is shown for a few seconds when set to INFO 15 Using the VP 437xl Method B Figure 4 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a straight flat cable to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC The straight cable usually contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D sub connector Because the null modem adapter which already includes the flow control jumpering described in Method A above only requires pins 2 3 and 5 to be connected you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins Figure 4 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Nu
15. ancements and requirements Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable and user friendly connector Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play Has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 10801 and 1080p 60 standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576p 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 3 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A V systems is reduced 4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 5 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats 6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner KRAMER SIMPL
16. anty 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 without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 23 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where update
17. art summarizes the setup and operation steps 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers 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 GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 rubber Cm feet to the underside 7 armin hk Ge CONNECT THE INPUTS AND THE OUTPUTS DVD Player 5 Computer Graphics Source O5 4 1 Component Video Player Composite Video Player RGBHV Plasma s Video Player Display Display Step 3 Turn the power ON 3 f z Step 4 Control the machine see section 7 8 5 J SELECT THE INPUT VIA THE INPUT SELECTOR BUTTONS O00 O FSO 3 5 a z fod z og V geod TRANSMITTER VIA THE IR REMOTE CONTROL 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Ove
18. ears from the date of the first customer purchase WHOISPROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATIS COVEREDAND 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 or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 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 attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalorinstallation 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 FORAND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAYFOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the foll
19. eset to XGA or continuously for 5 seconds to reset to 720p 13 Using the VP 437xl 7 2 2 The FINETUNE Menu Table 4 defines the FINETUNE menu Table 4 The FINETUNE Menu Features Input Signal Parameter Function CV YC HUE Set the hue COMPONENT SATURATION Set the saturation SHARPNESS Set the sharpness NOISE REDUCTION Select the noise reduction OFF HI LOW and MID middle COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering VGA PHASE Set the Phase CLOCK Set the clock H POSITION Set the horizontal position V POSITION Set the vertical position AUTO TUNE When set to ON auto adjusts the image every time the input is switched to VGA or when the input resolution changes COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering HDMI COLOR FILTER Set to ON to enable color filtering 7 2 3 The AUDIO Menu Table 5 defines the AUDIO menu Table 5 The AUDIO Menu Features Parameter Function OUTPUT VOLUME Set the output volume from 0 to 100 INPUT VOLUME Set the input volume from 0 to 100 DELAY Select the audio delay time OFF 40ms 110ms and 150ms SOUND Select the sound options ON MUTE MUTE FOLLOWS Select the action that will be followed by mute INDEPENDENT FREEZE BLANK FREEZE BLANK HDMI AUDIO IN Select AUTOMATIC EMBEDDED or ANALOG 1 May improve the output image for certain graphic cards where color fringing
20. have to connect all the inputs and outputs connect only those that are required 2 Alternatively you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP 437xl via a DVI HDMI adapter When using this adapter you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block connector 3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Audio connections are not shown Computer Graphics Source Component Video Player Composite Video Player RGBHV Plasma s Video Player Display Display g Figure 2 Connecting the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 11 Using the VP 437xl 7 _ Using the VP 437xl The VP 437x can be controlled via e The front panel buttons see section 7 1 e The OSD menu see section 7 2 e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see section 7 3 e The ETHERNET see section 7 4 e The infrared remote control transmitter see section 7 5 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP 437x 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 arrow buttons e RESET TO XGA 720p and PANEL LOCK buttons
21. ications of the VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 9 Input Resolutions Table 10 Character Symbols Definitions Table 11 RS 232 Protocol Canker m mee a a a et SAAD MANAFPHBWNNNNYN _ 11 15 16 17 13 14 14 15 17 18 18 19 20 Introduction 2 1 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 the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have 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 Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler This product is ideal for e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms hotels and churches e Home theater up scaling The package includes the following items e VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Power cord rack ears and Null modem adapter e Infrared remote control transmitter 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 Quick start ch
22. ll Modem Adapter 7 4 Connecting the VP 437xl via the ETHERNET Port To connect and configure the Ethernet port of the VP 437xl refer to the ETHERNET Configuration Lantronix GUIDE on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using the VP 437xl 7 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 437xl from the infrared remote control transmitter as Figure 5 and Table 7 define Figure 5 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Table 7 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Keys Function SIZE Set the size of the image displayed POWER Tum the VP 437xl ON or OFF 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 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 Om
23. nel buttons 18 RESET TO XGA 720p Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p4 Button 1 Can be programmed to follow MUTE see section 7 2 3 2 See section 7 2 3 For about 2 seconds 4 Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p Your VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 2 VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Features Feature Function 19 HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI source from 1 to 2 20 2 VGA 15 pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics source 21 z CV RCA Connector Connect to the composite video source 22 YC 4 pin Connector Connect to the s Video source 23 a PR CR RCA Connector 24 S PB CB RCA Connector Connect to the component video source from 1 to 2 25 Y RCA Connector 26 D R BNC Connector 27 5 G BNC Connector 28 a B BNC Connector Connect to the RGBHV video acceptor 29 8 H BNC Connector 30 g V BNC Connector 31 Q HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor 32 VGA 15 pin HD Connector Connect to a VGA acceptor 33 AUDIO IN HDMI Connect to the analog audio HDMI source from 1 to 2 Unbalanced Stereo VGA Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source Terminal Block COMP Connect to the analog audio component video source from 1 Connectors to 2 CV Connect to the an
24. on remote control 0 12 N A WXGA button on remote control 0 13 N A UXGA button on remote control 0 14 N A INFO button on remote control 0 15 N A UP button on remote control 0 16 N A NATIVE button on remote control 0 17 N A LEFT button on remote control 0 18 N A OK button on remote control 0 19 N A RIGHT button on remote control 0 20 N A MENU button on remote control 0 21 N A DOWN button on remote control 0 22 N A EXIT button on remote control 0 23 N A AV button on remote control 0 24 N A YC button on remote control 0 25 N A COMP1 button on remote control 0 26 N A HDMI1 button on remote control 0 27 N A HDMI2 button on remote control 0 28 N A COMP2 button on remote control 0 29 N A VGA button on remote control 0 30 N A BLANK button on remote control 0 31 N A MUTE button on remote control Mise 4 0 100 Color Red 5 gt 5 0 100 Color Green kn 6 0 100 Color Blue 5 a 16 0 100 Brightness a 17 0 100 Contrast 1 Se 2 Get 25 0 100 Hue KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY RS 232 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Param for Set Function Description Comment 1 Se 2 Get 26 0 100 Sharpness 1 Se 2 Get 29 0 100 Saturation i 33 0 100 Output volume settin 2 Get P 9 en 34 0 100 Input volume settin 2 Get P 9 0 Sel 35 N A Volume down 0 Sel 37 N A Volume up 2 41 0 100 OSD Setting H Position 1 Set 42 0 100 OSD Setting
25. owing 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 EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES 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 warr
26. rview 3 Overview The Kramer VP 437xl 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 to the HDMI output as well as to a computer graphics output an RGBHV video output together with a digital audio output and an analog stereo audio output The VP 437xl 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 1080i7 1080p WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 The VP 437xl Presentation Switcher Scaler e Has analog audio inputs and digital S PDIF and analog stereo audio outputs e Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input Default selection is HDMI if this is not present then 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 panel buttons e Is 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 a non volatile memory that retains the last settings used e Supports firmware upgrade via
27. s 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 9001 o Sg Institute of Quality amp Control Q fy o ed Guai gt Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000404 REV 6
28. 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 around the machine F Pe 7 2 Place the ears of the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct against the rack rails and insert the horizontal position 4 You do hot overload the circuit s When ee 5 connecting the machine to the supply circuit theifackears overloading the circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply e In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular power f attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power
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