USER MANUAL - Kramer Electronics
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1. Figure 2 VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel l Feature l 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 2 YC 4 pin Connector Connect to the s Video source 22 CV RCA Connector Connect to the composite video source 23 al PHICHIRGA Connector Connect to the component video source from 1 to 2 PRCA RCA Connector For component video connect all three connectors Y PR CR PB CB also known as YUV 25 Y RCA Connector 26 d R BNC Connector 27 G BNC Connector 28 E BBNC Connector Connect to the RGBHV video acceptor 29 3 HBNC Connector 30 Q V BNC Connector 31 2 HDMI Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor 32 VGA 15 pin HD Connector Connect to a VGA acceptor 33 IN Unbalanced Stereo Audio HDMI Connect to the analog audio HDMI source from 1 to 2 Terminal Block Connectors VGA Connect to the analog audio computer graphics source COMP Connect to the analog audio component video source from 1 to 2 CV Connect to the analog audio composite video source YC Connect to the analog audio s Video source 34 OUT RCA Connectors LEFT Connect to the left stereo analog audio acceptor 35 RIGHT Connect to the right stereo analog audio acceptor 36 S PDIF Connect to a digital audio acceptor 37 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller2. Using the OSD Menu The control buttons let you control the VP 437N 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 Controlling the VP 437N 11 6 2 1 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 The MAIN MENU The range and default values vary according to the input signal Mode l Function CONTRAST Set the contrast O a i BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness oo The range and default values vary according to the input signal FINETUNE See Section 6 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 and PANSCAN FULL is the default UNDERT refers to an underscan of 6 UNDERZ2 refers to an underscan of 9 SOURCE Select the source VGA is the default CVBS E yeep cowry _ cvBS means Composite Video Baseband Signal OUTPUT Di A roo 10801 60Hz root 1080p sone nate II Ee ES fazer ren ro a AAA EA 7 1080 50H2 C wmo 440x000 a fraooxios0 fT CCS NATIVE Select NATIVE to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor See Section 6 2 3 VP 437N Controlling the VP 437N Mode l Function OSD Set the OSD parameters H PO
3. RS 232 Protocol Table Control i Param E hee Type Function for Set Function Description Comment o b a sizebutononremotecontl 2 ft _WA__ POWER butonon remote corel FREEZE button on remote control A a pk NA sr pbutononremote control oo b wa 720pbutononremote control pk 7 10801 button on remote control pf wa 1080p button on remote control p BNA _ VGAbuttononremote contol oo b WA _ SvGAbuttononremote contol oto wa XGAbutton on remote control m Na SXGA button on remote control f2 wa WXGA button on remote control ja wa UXGA button on remote control o fa wa iNFObutononremotecontrol o fis WA UP button on remote control o je Na NATIVE button on remote control CC E control Volume down not in OSD po js wa OK button on remote contri e o peee pa control Volume up in OSD o po wa mENUbuttononremotecontro ot wa DOWN button on remote contro o pz wa ExXITbuttononremotecontro p O ps wa avbutononremotecontrol o f4 wa YC button on remote control o ps WAL COMP button on remote control o fes wa HDMI button on remote control po pr wa HDMI2 button on remote conto p bs NA oomP2butononremoteconwol pps NA VGAbutononremote contol o fo a BLANKbuton on remote cono p fer NA murEbutononremotecomtol ps Wa autoadjust ea 1 Set 1 Set Color Blue 0 100 232 Communication Protoc
4. 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 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 Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power e 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 VP 437N Installing in a Rack 5 VP 437N Connecting the VP 437N 9 Connecting the VP 437N Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 437N After connecting your VP 437N 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 your VP 437N as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following Connect an
5. 0 50 No Yes Wes ves 1080P ao mw _________ es mo ves VGA Q 60 72 75 85 No __ mo Wes ves svea eseon vo o Yes_ Yes eaeoe o Mo es Yes SxGA ocos v0 o es Yes xaoso o o Me Svs e MOTE v0 o ves Yes WSxGA EO 1680x1050 v0 Mo es Yes wuxcacsorazortzoo 1 o ves Yes 7 2 Default Communication Parameters RS 232 Protocol 2000 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Command Format HEX Example Output 1 to Input 1 0x01 0x81 0x81 0x81 ifications o RS 232 Communication Protocol The following is the COM port setting Baud Rate 9600bps Parity None Data Bits 8bits Stop Bits 1bit 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 YmiControl_Type Function Param CR Reply Z Control_Type Function Param CR LF Get Command Type in Y iControl_Type lFunction CR Reply Z iControl_Type Function Param CR LF When sending a command a blank character may precede CR if desired Example Example 1 set brightness value as 32 Send YH 1M16M32 CR Reply Zm1m16m32 CR LF Example 2 get current output resolution 2 SVGA Send Ym4m21 CR Reply Zm4m21m2 CR LF 32 Communication Protocol 8 1
6. 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 437N via a DVI HDMI adapter When using this adapter you can connect the audio signal via the terminal block 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 3 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 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 The ETHERNET port see Section 6 3 APC via RS 232 see Section 6 4 Audio connections are
7. 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 2301 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 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 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates
8. The arrow buttons and ENTER ors OK button let you navigate within the O O a O OSD menu Press EXIT to exit the menu FREEZE BLANK MUTE AV Yc COMP1 Reset the output PC resolution RESET To XGA 720P lo XGA Reset 720p NATIVE A 5 Step 6 Configure the VP 437N via the OSD menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS FINETUNE COLOR SIZE SOURCE OUTPUT AUDIO OSD FACTORY RESET INFORMATION AUTOSYNC EXIT Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 3 1 Defining the VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler 4 Installing in a Rack 5 Connecting the VP 437N 6 Controlling the VP 437N 6 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 6 2 Using the OSD Menu 6 3 Connecting the VP 437N via the ETHERNET Port 6 4 Connecting to the VP 437N via RS 232 6 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 7 Technical Specifications 7 1 Input Resolutions 7 2 Default Communication Parameters 8 RS 232 Communication Protocol 8 1 RS 232 Protocol Table Figures Figure 1 VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 4 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 0 a WNHNDND 10 16 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electron
9. a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VP 437N via RS 232 e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 437N 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 VP 437N Controlling the VP 437N Pe 6 5 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 437N from the infrared remote control transmitter Keys Function SIZE displayed POWER FREEZE BLANK MUTE FREEZE BLANK Toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display Toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output lect the composite video lect the component video 2 ut lect the UXGA input lect the HDMI1 input Displays the selected input the input and output resolutions and the firmware versions on the Select the output resolution via the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor Four navigation keys When not in the OSD the left and right arrows also control the output volume For embedded HDMI inputs this does not affect the embedded Press to accept changes Press also to auto adjust the picture see Section 6 1 1 Figure 4 Infrared Remote Control Enter the OSD menu Transmitter EXIT the menu VP 437N Controlling the VP 437N 7 Technical Specifications INPUTS 2 HDMI connectors 1 VGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 c
10. not shown DVD Player Computer Graphics Source Component Video Player RGBH Composite Video Player lt Q S RGBHV s Video Player Display N Plasma Display Figure 3 Connecting the VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 437N Connecting the VP 437N 6 6 1 6 2 437N Controlling the VP 437N The VP 437N can be controlled via e The front panel buttons see Section 6 1 e The OSD menu see Section 6 2 e The Ethernet see Section 6 3 e RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller see Section 6 4 e The infrared remote control transmitter see Section 6 5 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP 437N 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 and PANEL LOCK buttons The Auto Adjust Auto Tune Feature The auto adjust feature which 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 FINE TUNE menu see Section 6 2 2
11. 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 4 Installing in a 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 O to 40 C 32 to 104 F 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensing OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY Y 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 around 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
12. K 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 The OSD Menu Parameter l 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 not shown INFO the information is shown for a few seconds Connecting the VP 437N via the ETHERNET Port To connect and configure the Ethernet port of the VP 437N refer to the ETHERNET Configuration Lantronix GUIDE on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads as VP 437N Controlling the VP 437N 6 4 Connecting to the VP 437N via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 437N via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that
13. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler P N 2900 3001 56 Rev 3 lara VP 437N Quick Start Guide 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 or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box AY The VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler A 4 Rubber feet AU IR remote control transmitter with batteries A 1 Set of rack ears E 1 Power cord E 1 Quick start guide Step 2 Install the VP 437N Mount the machine in a rack or place on a table Step 3 Connect inputs and outputs A Composite Component DVD Player DVD Player Computer DVD Player Graphics s Video HDMI Source PC Playe Step 4 Connect the power Connect AC power to the rear of the VP 437N switch on its power and a 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 and show the main menu on your display BLANK MUTE FREEZE ODO INPUT SELECTOR YC Component Comement2 VGA HDMIT HOMI2 Toggle between blank and display Toggle between mute and the audio output Freeze unfreeze the output image Select an input O C E 5 L Mew ENTER O Press the MENU button to access the y menu
14. SITION V POSITION TIMER BACKGROUND and DISPLAY see Section 6 2 4 HDCP ON INPUT Select the HDCP option for the HDMI input either ON the default or OFF Setting HDCP support to enabled ON on the HDMI input allows the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required for example when working with a Mac computer HDCP ON Select FOLLOW INPUT or FOLLOW OUTPUT to define whether the OUTPUT HDCP will follow the input or the output default FOLLOW OUTPUT When FOLLOW INPUT is selected it changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output according to the HDCP of the input This option is recommended when the HDMI output is connected to a splitter switcher in this mode switching may not be glitch free 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 RESET Resets to the default parameters resolution is set to XGA or 720p 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 and the H W version AUTO SYNC OFF Turn ON OFF When ON a short period after not detecting a valid video signal on the selected input the unit will disable the H and V syncs on the analog outputs until a val
15. bly in the original 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 OR 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
16. ccurate 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 ofthis 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 1 Elect to 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 b
17. ce 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 anon volatile memory that retains the last settings used e Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 3 1 VP 137N Overview Control your VP 437N 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 437N 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 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler This section defines the VP 437N INPUT SELECTOR COMPONENTI CONPOYENTZ VGA BLANK MUTE FREEZE ResetTo PANEL XGAT20P Loci l Feature l Function Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF IR Receiver Accepts IR remote commands INPUT Selector Press to select the composite video input Buttons Press to select the s Video input Press to sele
18. ct the component video input from 1 to 2 Press to select the computer graphics input Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display can be programmed to follow MUTE Press to toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output ENTER Button 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 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 t Button ss Press to move up the menu list values see Section 6 2 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 1 Button Presstomovedown the menu list see Section 6 2 17 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock unlock the front panel buttons 18 RESET TO XGA 720P Button Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p Press and hold for about 2 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p a 5 ls s 9 jo 10 11 12 A wo a E MINIMO NZEb dA x MOMIA HOMI2 VGA Cowi Coup cy IN Yc VIDEO INPUTS GRUGR Verter LERLGR LGE CESE VIDEO OUTPUTS RIGET SPDIF
19. ere appropriate Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Do not 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 437N away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit E Warning Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit Warning Do not open the unit High voltages can cause electrical shock Servicing by qualified personnel only Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 2 3 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 co
20. ics 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 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 437N 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 Introduction 2 2 1 2 2 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 Go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads as to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available wh
21. id input is again detected or any keypad button is pressed EXIT Select to exit the menu 6 2 2 The FINETUNE Menu Input Signal l Parameter l Function OV YO Set the hue COMPONENT SATURATION Set the saturation SHARPNESS Set the sharpness NOISE REDUCTION Select the noise reduction OFF HI 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 DROP LINES Set it to ON to eliminate the green line default is OFF With some sources mostly Apple devices a green line sometimes appears at the bottom of the display By factory default this option is set to OFF VP 437N Controlling the VP 437N 13 l 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 3 The COLOR FILTER feature may improve the output image for certain graphic cards where color fringing is seen The AUDIO Menu Parameter Function OUTPUT Set the output volume from O to 100 INPUT VOLUME Set the input volume from 0 to 100 peer e far ante vhen a sme and tan Dye sc MUTE Select the action that will be followed by mute FOLLOWS INDEPENDENT the audio muting is independent of the FREEZE and BLAN
22. ited 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 other 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 a
23. ol VP 427N RS VP 43 N RS Control A Param A e Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 1 Set po poo fom O 1 Set pet PS pro mw E Set S p CI O 1 Set a k pepe For embedded HDMI inputs this does not affect the embedded output For embedded HDMI inputs this does not Set an absolute volume for Input affect the embedded output ie Set 1 Set gt Get mm 100 OSD Setting V Position le Set NR Noise Reduction Set an absolute volume for Output Audio delay O AUTOMATIC HDMI AUDIO IN 1 EMBEDDED 2 ANALOG 1 Set Auto Sync Off re OFF 2 Get ON 1 Set INPUT HDCP Option 0 OFF 2 Get 1 ON FW 6 27 0 Follow input FW 6 29 1 Follow output VP 437N RS 232 Communication Protocol Control s Param Type Function for Set Function Description Comment 6 HDMI1 7 HDMI2 Full Panscan Overscan Underscan Letterbox Underscan2 Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 720p60 1080160 1080p60 576i 576p 720p50 1080i50 1080p50 WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 Output Resolution 0 Power Down 1 Power On 2 Reboot FW pool Auto Tune under fine tune p Clear Auto Tang 7 get Set Auto Tune VP 437N RS 2 Communication Protoco LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This lim
24. omposite 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 7 3 pin terminal block connectors OUTPU 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 OUTPUT COLORSPACE _ T RGB LEVEL 1 2Vpp max 75Q load Le OUTPUT COLORSPACE XGA OUT LEVEL 1 2Vpp max 75Q load POWER SOURCE 100 240V AC 33VA max OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS Native VGA SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 1600x900 OUTPUT REFRESH RATE 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 and IR POWER CONSUMPTION 100 240V AC 20VA max 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F TEMPERATURE Power cord null modem adapter rack ears IR remote control S PDIF OUT LEVEL 0 55Vpp constant VP 437N Technical Specifications 7 1 Input Resolutions Resolution Refresh Rate CV s Video Component VGA HDMI Yes 480i30x2 576i25x2 Yes No Yes pasopis7ep_ o es es Yes 720P eo so _________ es Wes ves 1toBOLE S0 59 no ___ Yes mo Vers 1080PE
25. 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 e supply before opening and servicing CU LNN P N 2900 300 Rev 3
26. ver 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 www kramerelectronics com support recycling Getting Started Overview The Kramer VP 437N 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 Component video is also known as Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr or YUV compatible with both SD and HD component The VP 437N 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 1080i 50 and 60Hz 1080p 50 and 60Hz WXGA WSXGA WUXGA 1280x800 1440x900 1400x1050 and 1600x900 The VP 437N Presentation Switcher Scaler e Has an improved HDMI output drive exceeding 60 feet at 1080p 60Hz e Has analog audio inputs and digital S PDIF and analog stereo audio outputs with volume control e Automatically detects and selects the audio sour
27. y 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 How to Obtain a Remedy under this 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 If this 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 itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed prefera
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