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Kramer Electronics VP-774AMP video switch

1. Command Syntax Response Read device VERSION VERSION MAJOR MmNOn firmware version BUILD REVISION Read device build BUILD DATE BUILD DATE YYYY MM DD date HH MM SS Read device protocol PROT VER PROT VER 3000 MAJOR version MINOR Set machine name NAME MACHINE_NAME NAME MACHINE NAME RESULT Read machine name NAME NAME MACHINE_NAME Reset machine name NAME RST NAME RST RESULT to factory default Network settings commands Network settings commands require admin authorization Command Syntax Response Set IP Address NET IP IP_ADDRESS NET IP IP_ADDRESS RESULT NTIP Read IP NET IP NET IP IP_ADDRESS Address NTIP Read MAC NET MAC NET MAC MAC_ADDRESS Address NTMC Set subnet NET MASK SUBNET_MASK NET MASK SUBNET_MASK mask NTMSK RESULT Read subnet NET MASK NET MASK ISUBNET_MASK mask NTMSK Set gateway NET GATE GATEWAY_ADDRESS NET GATE address NTGT IGATEWAY_ADDRESS RESULT Read subnet NET GATE NET GATE mask NTGT IGATEWAY_ADDRESS Set DHCP NET DHCP DHCP_MODE NET DHCP DHCP_MODE mode NTDH RESULT Read subnet NET DHCP NET DHCP DHCP_MODE mask NTDH IDHCP_MODE 0 factory default Don t use DHCP Use IP set by factory or IP set command 1 T
2. Loo 2nd Level ara Level 4th Level Range H pron Func ee i 27 28 29 Master Connection oa 632 C jsa eooo Deep Color ot fi 33 Follow Output 1 Color Space RGB Ech 634 Not applicable to SDI output Screen may flicker PC output Screen may flicker SDI output Screen may flicker HDCP Mode Folow Output o JE a en Zoom Position Zoom si Value range is dynamic FW prevents zoom from exceeding the boundaries po toto Je o me J b Te pmm o SSS mao o eS me 7 b mos f p Misc Information 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol READ ONLY In the OSD MENU Input Output video formats amp FW version In the protocol Get command returns the Input video format only ist Level 2nd Level ara Level Lan Level Range Func Note N A N 525p60 A rra0ps0 oer Froaopso Done Ce EC EE mooo EE E eege 1 Je aeo 1 Je feaoxaeo es IR oso Ile feooxso0 60 1 Je mooo id sos Sis CS os J Je oses Ile moaz te m Je Donceel Descente Moazes be Fr2aoxe00 60 Je foeaea es IJ DEER EC faooxioso 7s 1 Je Cl 1440x900 60 79 VP 774AMP The VP 77 ee VP 774AMP The VP 774 232 Communication Protocol ist Loo 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range eege de Fieooxs00 60 fe CS maoo 1 a Donceel haoss Sid Fiseoxizoo eoRns Je Masao Ja ageet fe Gencgene Je INONE Leem Window Control MainWin Io
3. Select the input source HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 PC1 PC2 CV DP or SDI MG Note that any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Setting Function Input Settings Set the H Image Shift to set the horizontal position of the image within the window Volatile parameter V Image Shift to set the vertical position of the image within the window Volatile parameter Auto Positioning to search the input image during the tuning process and automatically position it on the output window in a perfect fit Set to Off to disable auto positioning Set to Normal Scan to perform a normal range image search Set to Wide Scan to perform a wide range image search US In the Normal Wide Scan option the machine automatically adjusts the PC PC 1 and PC 2 and DP input video resolutions For the other inputs the machine automatically adjusts all the input video resolutions except for HD SD CEA 861 standard video resolutions HDCP Mode to select the HDCP option for each HDMI input either ON the default or OFF Setting HDCP mode to Off on the HDMI input allows the source to transmit a non HDCP signal if required for example when working with a Mac computer EDID Select to select the native resolution on each input HDMI DP and VGA inputs to be read by the video source connected to that input 1024x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 60 1366x768 60 1440x900 60 1400x105
4. port settings IPORTNUM Parameters Description PORTTYPE either TCP or UDP PORTNUM Ethernet port EAS Activation Mode N A EAS EXE ACTIVATION MODE OK notification messages Parameters Description IACTIVATION MODE EAS notification 41 to notify full screen siren activation mode Severity Extreme 2 to notify full screen activation mode Severity Severe 3 to notify crawler activation mode Severity Moderate Minor Unknown 0 to notify that the alert went off either by timeout or by keystroke SET dedicated port PTNL CFG PORTTYPE PTNL CFG CFG PORTTYPE tunneling settings PORTNUM PORTNUM RESUL GET dedicated port PTNL CFG PTNL CFG PORTTYPE tunneling settings PORTNUM Parameters Description PORTTYPE either TCP or UDP PORTNUM Ethernet port SET UART port tunneling settings UART BAUD DATA BITS UART BAUD DATA_BITS PARITY PARITY STOPBITS RESULT Operation commands Command Syntax Response GET UART port tunneling UART UART BAU DATA_BITS settings PARITY STOPBITS Parameters Description BAUD 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 DATA_BITS 5 to 8 inclusive PARITY NONE ODD EVEN MARK SPACE or t
5. to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level B Mic1 Talkover Trigger dB to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output level decrease B Mic1 Mix dB set to 1 to enable the Talkover mode or set to any other value to decrease the Mic1 volume without changing the Line out and Mic2 volume levels In the Mix mode set the Line Mix dB to decrease of the line out volume level without changing the Mic 1 and Mic 2 volume levels VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Ea Setting Mic Effects continued Embedded Function For Mic 2 set the Mic2 Mix dB set to 1 to enable the Talkover mode or set to any other value to decrease the Mic2 volume without changing the Line out and Mic1 volume levels Mic2 Talkover Depth to determine the decrease of the audio level during microphone 2 takeover press to further decrease the talkover audio output level press to lessen the talkover output audio decrease level B Mic2 Talkover Trigger dB to determine the microphone 1 threshold level that triggers the audio output level decrease B Both microphone inputs can be output along with the audio output in the Talkover default mode or the Mix mode separately or together In the Talkover mode Mic Mix is set to 1 the audio output volume level decreases when the microphone is used and it returns back to its original set level when the microphone input is inactive In the Mix mode t
6. Set Command Type in Y iControl_Type lFunction Param CR Reply Z Control_Type Function Param CR LF Get Command Type in Y iControl_Type lFunction CR Reply Z Control_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 Ym0m410m32 CR Reply Zm1m410m32 CR LF Example 2 get current output resolution 4 SVGA Send Ym1m631 CR Reply Zim 631 4 CRI LF Character Symbols Definitions Symbol Meaning fo Space CR Carriage Return ASCII code 0x0D LF or gt Line Feed ASCII code 0x0A Protocol Table Mimicking OSD You can associate a function number to its description and valid parameters intuitively by navigating the OSD menu according to the following logic A function number is directly related to its location in the OSD menu For example the third menu on the OSD is Process 3 in the hundreds The second menu item in Process is Film Mode 2 in the tens therefore the function number for it will be 320 3 item on the Main Window Control and the 2 item in the Process submenu see also Section 6 1 When navigating in the OSD MENU you will be able to see the Film Mode valid parameters The following table defines the protocol commands VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Input Display Mode Single Window Picture in Picture
7. OSD for easy setup and adjustment accessible via the IR remote control and via the front panel buttons Has a non volatile memory that retains the last settings used for each input and window combination Supports firmware upgrade via RS 232 and Ethernet Is HDTV and computer graphics compatible and the resolution can be up or down scaled as required see output resolutions in Section 6 7 Control your VP 774AMP Directly via the front panel push buttons 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 optionally via the Web pages The VP 774AMP 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 HDCP Compliance If an HDMI signal is HDCP protected it can only appear on HDMI and HDBaseT outputs that are connected to HDCP compliant displays The VP 774AMP will not output an HDCP protected source to a display that is not HDCP compliant Instead it will show a green screen In the dual window display mode see Section 7 2 even if only one of the inputs is HDCP protected and is output to a non compliant display it will affect the entire screen and turn it green 3 2 About HDBaseT Technology HDBaseT is an advanced all in one connectivity technology supported by the HDBaseT Alliance It is particul
8. Unavailable in Older Fi ewes sean FimMode oh 820 Unavailable in Follow input JD Kg 24PsF Mode oo Diagonal 0 3 330 Unavailable in Correction progressive scan Unavailable when deinterlacing sync is older field ewa O rei fevers i Picture Brightness erst 1 In the OSD menu the range appears as 80 80 Color Blue Correction Bakte i amma Mode Dither zc Mode2 Inira frame 8 6 conversion 2 VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level Range Mode3 In frame 10 8 conversion Mode4 Intra frame 10 8 conversion Mode5 In frame 12 10 conversion Mode6 Intra frame 12 10 conversion Auto Adjust 510 Eshanee H Shappess Den V Sharpness 010 Fra YY Unavailable in 480 Self clearing CH ajej oO Noise Mosquito NR 531 Reduction CombingNR_ fos Iess Proaressive Sean A ERR E Block NR 0 3 534 Unavailable in progressive scan Scale Aspect Ratio Follow input oOo 1 Single window Folio onl w Output 2 Customization lost Best Fit o 3 In Follow Input Letterbox output must be bigger than input 10 Output Video Resolution 1 GET command in native mode returns 640x480 60 the determined 640x480 75 resolution of the 800x600 50 ES master connection 3 SCENE 800x600 60 MENU screen 800x600 75 folow OSD instructions ER 1028 768 60 meer 8 1280x768 50 9 1280x768 60 12801800060 1280x1024 50 Q ol RIS ist
9. 12 4 Figure 31 Emergency Alert System Display The Expiration Date field of the CAP XML file determines when the message will expire Note that you can remove the message sooner by pressing clicking any of the buttons on the VP 774AMP front panel or remote control buttons as well as via the Web page or protocol commands VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 43 6 8 2 1 To setup and activate the alert system on the VP 774AMP 1 Set the dedicated EAS Ethernet connection port type and port number through which the VP 774AMP will be listening as a client to intercept alerts By default the dedicated EAS port settings are TCP 5005 To change these setting see the Emergency Alert Configuration in the table in Section 12 4 2 Make sure that the VP 774AMP is connected to Ethernet 3 Make sure that Alert System in the Miscellaneous menu is set to On see Section 6 8 The VP 774AMP is now ready to receive any alert and display it EAS Requirements The following table specifies the EAS requirements Text Length Definitions Attribute Name Certainty Urgency Severity Headline Description Instruction w AJ AININININ OCH aj ajojojojo Max 30 contiguous chars per word Output Resolution The output resolution needs to be at least 1280x768 1AMP AIVIT The OSD Menu 7 The Display Modes The VP 774AMP can function in the single window display mode the factory default setup or the dual
10. J 12 4 The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands Button Button The following table lists the protocol 3000 commands Operation commands Command Syntax Response Lock front panel LOCK FP LOCK MODE LOCK FP LOCK MODE RESULT Get front panel LOCK FP LOCK FP LOCK MODE locking state Parameters Description VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol Operation commands Command Syntax Response LOCK MODE Front panel locking state O or off to unlock front panel buttons 1 or on to lock front panel buttons Power state POWER POWER MODE POWER POWER MODE RESULT Get power state POWER POWER POWER MODE Parameters Description POWER MODE power state 0 or off to enter standby mode 1 or on to power up Restart device RESET RESET OK Peripheral firmware UPGRADE update execute UPGRADE OK Usually the firmware wil A device reset may be needed to complete the process upload to the device via a command such as LDFW Video core Firmware UPGRADES UPGRADES OK update execute Reset configuration FACTORY FACTORY RESULT to factory default SET dedicated EAS EAS CFG PORTTYPBE EAS CFG PORTTYPE port settings PORTNU PORTNUM RESUL GET dedicated EAS EAS CFG EAS CFG PORTTYPE
11. Presentation Switcher Scaler Ee VP 774AMP Connecting the VP 774AMP 5 1 Wiring the RJ 45 Connectors This section defines the TP pinout using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors EIA TIA 568B Figure 5 TP PINOUT PIN Wire Color ni Orange White Green White e oren s eom VP 774AMP Connecting the VP 774AMP Ree 5 2 Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Figure 6 Connecting the Balanced Figure 7 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Stereo Audio Output Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output 5 3 Microphone Pinout Microphone A Microphone This section defines the microphone 6mm jack pinout Figure 8 Microphone Pinout 5 4 Audio Input Pinout Left Right This section defines the Ground audio input 3 5mm jack pinout Figure 9 Audio Input Pinout i6 VP 774AMP Connecting the VP 774AMP 6 The OSD Menu The VP 774AMP OSD menu lets you set the operation parameters for the e Main Window Control e PIP Window Control e Entire System Control The nature of the operation setup appears in the OSD title as shown in the example in Section 6 1 e The title line shows the control mode Main PIP or Entire system e Level 1 lists the main menu items e Level 2 includes the second hierarchy level below level 1 e Level 3 includes the third hierarchy level below level 2 e Function is the selectable parameter or numerical value and can appear either under leve
12. When in the single sa S The value range is S dynamic FW V Position prevents exceeding of boundaries Transparency OFF Transparency Gain onns Transparency Bias Le 400 400 Bink Period D EE Timeout Dee Advanced V Keystone 400 400 In the OSD menu the value range shows 80 80 Unavailable for interlaced output Auto Sync Off 732 _ Two idle minutes are required to trigger screen shutdown Luma Keying Volatile parameter Screen may flicker Alert System Keying the PiP window Freeze ae a In the PiP Mode applies to main window only Disable Outputs ua e 744 Follow OSD Bacci e valde Protocol Pak fs VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol ist Level 2nd Level 3rd Level Lan Level Range Func Note tegay NEE KEN Test Pattern of jo 760 Slide Bar Non HDCP content sinusoid sound ae Bar tee all content tee all sound Factory Reset Follow OSD instructions Self clearing 12 3 Protocol Table Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons The keystroke codes operate in the following way SET command third param 0 Syntax example Y 0 10 0 lt CR gt gt MENU keystroke GET command for keystrokes will return ERR The following table defines the keystroke function codes Keystroke Keystroke Keystroke Code Code SEH Code CH2 DP CH2 SDI MUTE me Jena a POWER me ome Home o Ront o on fie oravaa ao pumy cai Home eo ena voaa
13. horizontally Use the V Position menu item in the same way to move the PiP vertically see Figure 18 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 25 to the right P Original Location Figure 18 Moving the PiP Window Note that the sequence in which you change the size and position of the window is insignificant as long as you make sure that the resized image does not go beyond the window boundaries VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 6 3 The Audio Menu Main Window Control Audio SO fed a D Volume Balance Treble Bass Mic Effects Embedded Delay Power Amplifier SDI Channeling Figure 19 Audio Menu Setting Volume Function Set the input output volume level dB see Figure 20 B Set the Input Volume dB to adjust the audio input level Output Volume dB to adjust the audio output level The output audio level can also be set via the and buttons on the front panel buttons when not in the OSD mode and or the IR remote control transmitter buttons see Section 8 4 Mie Volume dB to adjust the Microphone 1 audio level Mic2 Volume dB to adjust the Microphone 2 audio level Set the balance ratio E Set the treble dB B Bas Set the bass level dB E Mic Effects For Mic 1 set the Mic1 Talkover Depth to determine the decrease of the audio level during microphone 1 takeover press to further decrease the talkover audio output level press
14. on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 774AMP during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties 4 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 34 VP 774AMP Controlling the VP 774AMP t Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne This connection uses the following items M El Client for Microsoft Networks M E File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks wi JE QoS Packet Scheduler F Intemet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Interet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks V Show icon in notification area when connected YJ Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Cancel Figure 34 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 35 You can use any I
15. remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers or owners of this product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 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
16. switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 774AMP After connecting your VP 774AMP connect its power and then switch on the power to each device You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs connect only those that are required To connect the VP 774AMP as illustrated in the example in Figure 4 do the following 1 Connect an HDMI source for example a DVD player to the HDMI 1 IN VIDEO INPUT connector Alternatively you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP 774AMP via a DVI HDMI adapter You can connect the audio signal via the AUDIO IN HDMI 3 5mm mini jack or use the embedded audio 2 Connect a computer graphics source to the PC 1 IN VIDEO INPUT 15 pin HD connector Alternatively you can connect a component YPbPr or RGBHV source via the 15 pin HD connector see Figure 3 Red Pr Blue GND Green Y Sync GND Blue Pb D I DDC SDA GND KE Hsync Red GND Vsync GreenGND 45 DDC SCL 00000 0O00 OOO Figure 3 15 pin HD Connector Pinout 3 Connect a composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV 1 IN RCA connector 4 Connect a DisplayPort video source for example a computer graphics source to the DP IN connector 5 Connect the audio input signals to the AUDIO IN connectors 3 5mm mini jack and RCA connectors as required not shown in Figure 4 VP 774AMP Connecting the VP
17. the case that the video on the Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted Zoom Set H Position and V Position the horizontal and vertical zoom positions Position respectively to zoom into certain areas of the image Lets you move the zoom area Same as scanning an area with a magnifying glass Zoom Set the zoom J Zooms into the center of the display When zooming in the Freeze state in case the input resolution is larger than the output resolution the image may be cut off or change its position This can be fixed via Zoom Position above Note that any change in the output resolution will cancel the zoom setting Selecting the Correct Aspect Ratio You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application The VP 774AMP offers four different aspect ratio settings Follow Input Follow Output Best Fit and Letterbox Here is how each of these settings works FOLLOW INPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input video or graphics signal are both preserved no scaling For example a composite video image with a 4 3 aspect ratio will appear with the same aspect ratio ona 1080p 16 9 output image surrounded by black bars FOLLOW OUTPUT The aspect ratio and resolution of the input signal is re sized to precisely match the aspect ratio and resolution of the VP 774AMP output signal This may result in some distortion to the input signal images BEST FIT This setting re sizes the video
18. 0 60 1600x900 60 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1920x1200 60RB 720p50 720p60 1080p50 1080p60 2K50 or 2K60 Note that for the HDMI and DP inputs you can either select the color depth to be 8bpp or 12bpp after selecting the native resolution Note that when the EDID is set on the inputs the changes are per input and immediate Color Space to select the color space for the PC and HDMI inputs RGB YPbPr or Follow Input Note that if the machine is set to the dual display mode and both the Main and PiP windows display the same input you need to set the same input color space value for both windows Window Select the position and the size of the selected window H Position H Width Customization V Position and V Height see Section 6 2 1 1 and Section 6 2 1 2 M The value range is dynamic The FW prevents windows from exceeding the boundaries or over sizing The position and size of the windows are saved to the system The size and position of the customized window Main or PiP remain valid even when toggling the PIP button front panel remote control transmitter or protocol command The customized setup is cancelled only by explicitly selecting a preset Display Mode see first item in this table or if a new customized setup is created Use the front panel and buttons IR remote control transmitter or Web page to set the position and height of the Main and or PiP windows The PiP window maximum horizontal active image area is 1
19. 4 1080p30 1080p60 E BEE VP 774AMP Technical Specifications 12 The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol The Kramer Protocol lets you control the VP 774AMP from any standard terminal software for example the Windows HyperTerminal Application 12 1 Using the Communication Protocol There are three different methods to control the VP 774AMP via the RS 232 or the Ethernet e Protocol commands via protocol 3000 or Legacy Protocol mimicking the OSD see Section 12 2 e The button functions mimicking the remote controller buttons as well as the front panel buttons see Section 12 3 e Protocol 3000 common commands see Section 12 4 All three tables together include all the protocol commands but they are not identical and do not always include the same information Some of the data may appear in one or two of the tables but not in the third table and vice versa The protocol 3000 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115200 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit The Legacy communication protocol uses a data rate of 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit CTS mode and XON XOFF are set to Off Note that if the Protocol is set to Legacy via the Miscellaneous menu see Section 6 8 some PC applications for example K Upload as well as the Web pages may not function properly 12 2 Communication Protocol Mimicking OSD The audio video protocol commands defines all the
20. 600 pixels VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 21 6 2 1 6 2 1 1 The display mode setup shown in Figure 11 is part of the entire system control and the selected Single Window also shows the current aspect ratio Best Fit Entire System Control Display Mode Single Window Best Fit Process Picture In Picture Picture Picture Split KN BOOBS ES Figure 11 Select the Display Mode Window Customization Window customization lets you change the size and position of a selected window Make sure that you have control over the window that requires customization Main Window Control or PiP Window Control If not select it via the OSD item in the Miscellaneous menu see Section 6 8 In the following examples PiP Window Control is selected but the same procedure applies to Main Window Control Note that you can also customize the window size and position via the Y commands see Section 12 2 or protocol 3000 see Section 12 4 Changing the Size of the Main and or PiP Window Use the H Width and V Height to change the size of the window using the and buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter as illustrated in Figure 12 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu decrease horizontally from the right enlarge horizontally to the right enlarge vertically decrease vertically from lower side z from lower side Figure 12 Changing the Size of the Window To change the size of the w
21. 774AMP 10 11 12 13 14 Connect an SDI source for example an SDI digital camera to the SDI IN BNC connector Connect the SDI LOOP BNC connector to an SDI monitor for example an SDI display Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI acceptor for example an SDI display with speakers Connect the HDMI 1 OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display You can also connect the HDMI OUT 2 output not shown in Figure 4 Connect the HDBT RJ 45 connector to a receiver for example the Kramer TP 580Rxr Connect the AUDIO LINE OUT Terminal Block connector to a balanced audio acceptor and the S PDIF OUT RCA connector to a digital audio acceptor not shown in Figure 4 Connect the SPKR OUT block connector to a pair of loudspeakers by connecting the left loudspeaker to the L and the L terminal block connectors and the right loudspeaker to the R and the R terminal block connectors Do not Ground the loudspeakers If required you can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 terminal block see Section 8 3 2 Ethernet connector see Section 8 3 3 Connect the power cord not shown in Figure 4 Audio Connections are not shown DVD Player 1 HDMI gt VGA Display with Speakers e Computer Graphics Source 1 DVD Player Computer Graphics Display Plasma Composite g l Display Figure 4 Connecting the VP 774AMP
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23. ENTER Select the OSD submenu and press ENTER Select Window Control and choose PIP WINDOW The OSD menu controls the PiP source Press the MENU button to exit and accept changes The OSD menu title will show PiP Window Control You can press the MENU button several times to exit the menu and save changes or modify PiP window parameters via the other menu items To return to Main Window control repeat the procedure above but select Main Window in the Window Control submenu 7 2 3 7 2 3 1 7 2 3 2 7 2 3 3 Selecting the PIP Source To select a PiP source you have to set the VP 774AMP to any of the PiP display mode configurations and then select the desired input Selecting the PiP Source via the Front Panel Buttons Press and hold the PIP front panel button while pressing the input button of the required PiP source For example to select CV as the PiP source over DP as the main source press the PIP front panel button while pressing the CV front panel button see Figure 32 In this example the DP button is illuminated and the CV button blinks es D gt Si TK AN de Figure 32 CV superimposed over DP Selecting the PiP Source via the IR Remote Control Transmitter Press the PIP button on the IR transmitter the PIP front panel button is illuminated Press the desired PiP source button on the IR transmitter see Section 8 4 Selecting the PiP Source via the OSD Menu You can select an input source only af
24. I 3 input HDMI4 Select the HDMI 4 input ZG SDI Select the SDI input DCH Select the UXGA 1 input PC2 Select the UXGA 2 input CV Select the composite video input LOCK Lock the front panel buttons RESET to Press to reset to the default resolution XGA 720P ___ toggles between RESET TO XGA and 720p 8 4 1 Using the IR Transmitter You can use the IR transmitter to control the machine via the built in IR receiver on the front panel or instead via an optional external IR receiver Model C A35M IRR 50 The external IR receiver can be located up to 15 meters away from the machine This distance can be extended to up to 60 meters when used with three extension cables Model C A35M A35F 50 Before using the external IR receiver be sure to arrange for your Kramer dealer to insert the internal IR connection cable P N 505 70434010 S with the 3 5mm connector that fits into the REMOTE IR opening on the rear panel Connect the external IR receiver to the REMOTE IR 3 5mm connector Port Tunneling The port tunneling feature lets you send and receive simple RS 232 signals between a controller and a serial device via the VP 774AMP which is connected to the Ethernet and outputs via TP cable The example illustrated in Figure 37 shows a Kramer room controller that is connected to the VP 774AMP via the Ethernet The HDBT OUT connector on the VP 774AMP is connected via TP to an HDBT receiver This HDBT receiver connects t
25. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 774 AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler P N 2900 300324 Rev 1 VP 774AMP Quick Start Guide h This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp to download the latest wad manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box EI The VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler gi 1 Quick start guide Wir remote control transmitter with batteries Si 1 Set of ear racks Sg Power cord gi 4 Rubber feet SEET ERC Step 2 Install the VP 774AMP Mount the machine in a rack or place on a table Step 3 Connect inputs and outputs D r DVD Player Computer Graphics HDMI Source PC Computer n Composite Graphics Digital Camera DVD Player Source DP SDI RJ 45 Pinout EIA TIA 568B Wire Color Orange White Green White Blue White Brown White 9E8LSHZL Step 4 Connect the power Connect AC power to the rear of the VP 774AMP switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Step 5 Set operation parameters via OSD menu Level 1 Title Line Level 2 Enter the OSD menu via the MENU button on the front K z wm panel or the IR remote control transmitter Select a menu item and set parameters as required Main Window Control Scale DD EI Step 6 Opera
26. P address in the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 255 excluding 192 168 1 39 that is provided by your IT department 7 Click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Genel You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capabilly Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Figure 35 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window VP 774AMP Controlling the VP 774AMP Es 8 3 3 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 774AMP to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 8 3 3 3 Ethernet Port Configuration and Control Use the Kramer K UPLOAD software to configure the VP 774AMP and the Web pages to control it via the Ethernet The latest version of K UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp EF VP 774AMP Controlling the VP 774AMP 8 4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control
27. Picture Picture Split Customized Input Source HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 C PC2 C SDI Input Settings H Image Shift V Image Shift Auto Positioning 4th Level Range Func Note Single window also displays the aspect ratio in the OSD MENU 0 a In case the window is inactive 1 will be returned Volatile Parameter 133 Not applicable to HD SD video types 2K50 1 Applicable to input types with EDID only 2K60 Note In case 8bpp is selected set the color depth bit accordingly The color depth bit is the MSB of PM EDID_SEL which represents the resolution For example when selecting 1600x900 60 at 8bpp PM EDID_SEL 86h 134 dec 12bpp PM EDID_SEL 6h 6 dec Color Space Applicable to PC and HDMI inputs YPbPr only H Q ES E ES G i N HDCP Mode O EE 110 120 134 35 EDID Select 1024x768 60 1280x800 60 1 1280x1024 60 2 1366x768 60 3 1440x900 60 4 1400x1050 60 5 1600x900 60 1600x1200 60 7 1680x1050 60 1080p50 1080p60 fo jo 20 790 4240 joo Normal Scan 1 fo jo jj 20 so 4 5 S 6 D je jo fio ja 2 jis iw la NINIS S o alol amp ojala ojoj fo 8 D So D D Follow Input VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol l i 2nd Level 3rd Level Lan Level Range Func Note V Position 02o prevents window overlapping an V Height 0 2048 144 SE boundaries The PiP window horizontal value range
28. Protocol is set to Legacy via the Miscellaneous menu see Section 6 8 the Web pages may not function properly Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP 774AMP and do the following 1 Open your Internet browser 2 Enter the unit s IP number or name in the Address bar of your browser If you are using DHCP you have to enter the name The default IP number is 192 168 1 39 and may be changed by the system integrator 192 168 1 39 PYF Figure 33 Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar You can now control the machine via the Web page 8 3 2 8 3 3 8 3 3 1 Connecting to the VP 774AMP via RS 232 You can connect to the VP 774AMP via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the VP 774AMP via RS 232 connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 774AMP unit via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC Connecting the VP 774AMP via the ETHERNET Port You can connect the VP 774AMP via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see Section 8 3 3 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see Section 8 3 3 2 for connection via a network hub or network router Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 774AMP to the Ethernet port
29. S S ZE RESULT LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or 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
30. SPKR OUT 4 pin Terminal Block VIDEO INPUT Connect to the HDMI source from 1 to 4 Connect to the computer graphics source from 1 to 2 Feature Function Connect to the composite video source Connect to the DisplayPort source Connect to the SDI source Connect to a local display SDI OUTENG VIDEO OUTPUT HDBT OUT RJ 45 Connect to an HDBT receiver for example Kramer TP 580Rxr to pass audio and video signals as well as Connectors serial commands ES a AUDIO LINE OUT L R Terminal Block Connect to the L and R balanced stereo audio acceptor Connector 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 IT 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 de
31. Transmitter You can control the VP 774AMP from the infrared remote control transmitter Figure 36 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter VP 774AMP Controlling the VP 774AMP Function Toggle the power save mode ON or OFF PIP Enter the dual window mode the latest setting see Section 7 2 Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode a short press of the PIP button will instantly toggle the window control between Main and PiP BLANK Toggle between a blank screen black screen and the display for both windows FREEZE Freeze unfreeze the output video image for both windows HDMI1 Select the HDMI 1 input a HDMI2 Select the HDMI 2 input 2 DP Select the DisplayPort input o HDMI3 Select the HDMI 3 input oO 3 HDMI4 Select the HDMI 4 input 2 SDI Select the SDI input PC1 Select the UXGA 1 input Pc2 Select the UXGA 2 input CV Select the composite video input ise Press ENTER to access menu levels when in the OSD Use the up and down arrows to adjust numerical values and adjust the output volume level when not within the OSD MENU Enter Exit the OSD menu and return to the previous menu level MUTE Toggle between muting blocking out the sound and enabling the audio output HDMI1 Select the HDMI 1 input HDMI2 Select the HDMI 2 input 5 DP Select the DisplayPort input e HDMID Select the HDM
32. arly suitable in the consumer home environment as a digital home networking alternative where it enables you to replace numerous cables and connectors by a single LAN cable used to transmit for example uncompressed full high definition video audio IR as well as various control signals The products described in this user manual are HDBaseT certified 3 3 Using Twisted Pair Cable Kramer engineers have developed special twisted pair cables to best match our digital twisted pair products the Kramer BC DGKat524 CAT 5 24 AWG the Kramer BC DGKat623 CAT 6 23 AWG cable and the Kramer BC DGKat7a23 CAT 7a 23 AWG cable These specially built cables significantly outperform regular CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7a cables We strongly recommend that you use shielded twisted pair cable 3 4 Defining the VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler This section defines the VP 774AMP dA d D NI PN I wor pes COOC COD bwin Presentation Switcher Scaler VP 774 AMP HOMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HOMI4 PC Figure 1 VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Feature Function INPUT Selector o f Pressioselectthe Display Pontiput SSCS PIP Button Toggles the dual window mode Picture in Picture function see Section 7 2 Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode a long press of the PIP button will instantly toggle the window control between Main and PiP BLANK Button Press to toggle b
33. cted Set the SDI channeling for groups A B C and D to Activate CH1 Activate CH2 or Bypass If other groups are set to Activate or Bypass the remaining groups are read as None Set Bypassed channels to Unmute or Mute see Section 6 3 1 1 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 6 3 1 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Entire System Control D D S BSHUDBGOE UI Figure 20 Set the Output Volume Level SDI Channeling SDI channeling includes four groups with two stereo channels each Two of the groups are always connected and the other two disconnected You can select via the OSD one of the eight SDI embedded stereo audio channels together with three bypassed channels to be routed to the input of a connected machine with SDI audio channels for example the Kramer 6810HDXL SDI HD SDI 3G Audio Embedder De embedder or the Kramer 6809HD HD SD SDI AES Embedder Within the two connected groups one channel can be activated and the remaining three channels are bypassed The acceptor device will input the channels as follows the active channel is input as Group A CH1 the bypassed channel in the same group is input as Group A CH2 the two remaining bypassed channels are input as Group B CH1 and CH2 In the example illustrated in Figure 21 channels C and D are disconnected and channels A and B are connected CH1 and CH2 in group A are bypassed CH1 in group B is bypassed and CH2 in group B is active These channels are input to the Kra
34. d 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 preferably 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 WARR
35. ditoriums hotels and churches production studios rental and staging e Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes Introduction 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment D 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 where appropriate 2 1 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 Position your VP 774AMP 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 2 2 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside
36. e previous state VP 774AMP 6 8 1 The Luma Keying Feature The luma keying feature is an easy to use method of compositing two video sources into a single image By setting up a key image or clip on a black background it can be merged or overlaid onto the primary video The key image is transparent in the areas of its dark background resulting in a picture which looks as if the key image is cut out and pasted over the primary image This useful function of combining images from two different sources is suitable for many applications such as sub titling labeling advertising or logo insertion To apply the luma keying feature first set the PiP window to the desired size and location and then turn luma keying On The PiP image will show without its background The lower the luminance in the PIP window the more transparent it becomes thus letting the main window image show The higher the luminance the less transparent it becomes not letting the main window show through To use this feature it is recommended to set the PIP image as follows use low luminance colors for the background the key image portion and high luminance colors for the logo For certain displays the screen may flicker once for about a second after activating or changing the luma keying setting Since luma keying is a volatile parameter it may reset unexpectedly following a change in the setup So we recommend that you activate it after co
37. eature see Section 6 2 lets you customize the dual window mode layout main window and PiP window to any size and position You can superimpose any input type over any or the same input If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected it can appear on HDMI and HDBT outputs that are connected to supported HDCP compliant displays However it cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP compliant and will show a green screen instead VP 774AMP The Display Modes 7 2 1 7 2 2 Activating the Dual Window Mode You can activate the dual window mode indicated by an illuminated PIP front panel button in any of the following ways Press and hold for 3 seconds the front panel PIP button The latest PiP configuration appears Press the PIP button on the IR remote control transmitter see Section 8 4 The latest PiP configuration appears Access the OSD menu select INPUT gt Display Mode and then choose one of the preset PiP configurations Picture in Picture Picture Picture or Split Access the Web pages see Section 8 3 Setting the OSD Menu to PiP Window Control When the OSD menu is set to PiP Window Control you can control the PiP window and change its parameters for example select the PiP input size position and so on Section 7 2 3 3 shows how to select the PiP source via the OSD menu To set the OSD menu to PiP control 1 2 Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu Scroll down to the Misc menu and press
38. ed None CED Entre System Conal jroup D CD Group D EE 7 D oo CH1 Disconnected None G Tel ces CH2 Disconnected None S Figure 23 SDI Channeling Example If a different channel within the connected groups is activated the remaining three channels will be automatically routed to bypass If a channel in a disconnected group is activated the system will automatically rearrange the groups and channel assignments to keep two groups connected and two others disconnected VP 774AMP The OSD Menu RSC 6 3 1 1 Bypassed Channels Select Bypass channels to set the bypassed channels to mute to cutoff the bypassed audio channels or to Unmute to let them pass through 2 Entire System Control _ Bypass Channels Group A CH1 CH2 Group B CH1 Bypassed Channels List Process Unmute Mute Enhance BOOSH Figure 24 SDI bypassed Channels Menu The Bypass Channels menu also lists the selected bypassed channels in the enabled groups 32 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 6 4 The Process Menu The Process menu functions are available for interlaced video processing only and not for progressive scan Main Window Control Process Deinterlacing Film Mode Diagonal Correction MD Sensitivity Figure 25 Process Menu Setting Function Deinterlacing Set the deinterlacing method to Line Doubler reduces the flicker and improves the quality of the image to some extent Line doubler take
39. eling Menu SDI Channeling Example SDI bypassed Channels Menu Process Menu Picture Menu Enhance Menu Scale Menu Misc Menu XML File Transfer Emergency Alert System Display CV superimposed over DP Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar Local Area Connection Properties Window Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window Figure 36 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Figure 37 Port Tunneling Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video audio presentation and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis In recent years we have 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 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler This product which incorporates HDMI technology is ideal for e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms au
40. ert system On or Off see Section 6 8 2 E Set Freeze to ON to freeze the window freezing the main window will also mute the audio output MA Blank to ON to display a blank window blanking the main window will also mute the audio output Note that any change in the input source may cancel the freeze and blank settings Mute to ON to mute the audio output E A mute icon appears on screen Disable Outputs to turn the sync and audio On Off When ON the unit will disable the syncs and mute the audio output until any keypad button is pressed B Once Disable Outputs is selected a countdown appears letting you cancel the process and revert to the previous state Set the communication protocol to P3K or Legacy see Section 12 B When setting the Protocol to Legacy some PC applications for example K Upload as well as the Web pages may not function properly Set the Test pattern to Slide Bar non HDCP Color Bar HDCP or Off Each test pattern includes a sinusoid audio signal at 10dB 1kHz We recommend that you set the Display Mode to Single Window see Section 6 2 and set the Output Resolution to 1080p see Section 6 7 Note that the Color Bar test pattern changes the OSD menu coloring and the following message appears on the display Ignore OSD Coloring Reset to factory default values see Section 11 1 B Once Factory Reset is selected a countdown appears letting you cancel the process and revert to th
41. etween a blank screen blue or black screen and the display FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image Navigation v Button Press to move down the menu list see Section 8 1 1 and to decrease numerical values When not within the OSD menu mode Buttons press to reduce the output volume lt MENU Button Press to access the OSD menu exit the OSD menu and when in the OSD menu move to the previous level in the OSD screen see Section 8 1 1 4 VOLUME Press to move up the menu list values see Section 8 1 1 and to increase numerical values When not within the OSD menu Button mode press to increase the output volume gt ENTER Button Press to access sub menu items and select from several settings see Section 8 1 1 RESET TO XGA 720P Button Press to reset the video output resolution to XGA or 720p and change the deep color settings to Off on the output see Section 6 7 Press and hold for about 3 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock unlock the front panel buttons Mic 2 Connect to a microphone Mic2 on the front panel is identical to Mic2 on the rear panel and overrides it when connected CH gt N oa woOlrm A wo nm a 16 17 vLl dA M JAAQ HOMIJ HOMIZ HOMIS w PCI PC2 P SO HOMOU T Feature Function AUDIO IN HDMI 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to an unbalanced audio
42. function numbers their valid parameters can be used with protocol 3000 or the Legacy protocol VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol 12 2 1 Using the Communication Protocol with Protocol 3000 the Y Command Set Command Type in Y Control_Type 0 Function Param Reply id 01Y Control_Type 0 Function Param OK Set command example set window control 721 to PiP Send y 0 721 1 Reply O1 Y 0 721 1 OK Get Command Type in Y Control_Type 1 Function Result id 01Y Control_Type 1 Function Param Get command example get window control setup 721 Send y 1 721 Result 01 y 1 721 1 You can add a last parameter to be located fourth in SET or third in GET to define a specific window For example Set H Sharpness value to 10 on the PiP window 1 y 0 510 10 1 Get H sharpness of the Main window 0 y 1 510 0 The Y command also supports the value increment decrement of any command using the or signs as the third parameter of the Y command For example move the PiP window one step to the left Send Y 0 141 1 lt CR gt Reply 01 Y 0 141 1 OK For example in order to increase zoom on the main window Send Y 0 650 0 lt CR gt Reply 01 Y 0 650 0 OK e VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol 12 2 2 12 2 3 Using the Communication Protocol with Legacy Protocol
43. he first letter of these words STOPBITS 1or2 Audio video common commands Command Syntax Response Output volume vouume VOLUME VOLUME GH IPARAMETE PARAMETER RESULT Get output volume VOLUME VOLUME VOLUME VALUE Parameters Description WOLUME PARAMETER output volume parameters VALUE either positive or negative digits minus sign precedes negative values Ka increase current value s decrease current value Windows WIN CUST WINDOW HPOS WIN CUST WINDOW HPOS customization IHW VPOS VI IHW VPOS VH RESUL Parameters Description fast window customization WINDOW 0 for main window 1 for PiP window HPOS horizontal position value HW horizontal width value VPOS vertical position value VH vertical height value Set dual window state PIP P P MODE PIP PIP MOD RESUL Get dual window state PIP PIP PIP MOD Parameters Description PIP MODE Dual window state 0 or off for single window 1 or on to for dual window Identification commands Command Syntax Response Protocol SCH OK CRLP Handshaking Read device model MODEL MODEL MACHINE_MODEL Read device serial SN SN SERIAL_NUMBER number g Identification commands
44. he microphone input is mixed with the audio output at a set level For each microphone input you can set the Mic Talkover Depth Mic Talkover Trigger and Mic Mix independently You can also set the Line Mix separately Set Pass through to On to pass the digital audio input directly to the output without any processing or set to Off to process the digital audio input Note that this feature is disabled for the non embedded audio inputs PC and CV In case the audio signal is encrypted or compressed set the Pass through to On although in some cases there may not be sufficient capacity to accurately transmit the audio Analog Takeover to On for the analog inputs of the HDMI and DP inputs to take over the embedded inputs select Off to use the embedded inputs B Analog takeover is available only if an unbalanced audio signal is connected via 3 5mm connecter When set to On the embedded audio is disabled as long as the 3 5mm cable is connected to the 3 5mm mini jack Set Lip Sync delay value msec B Mie Delay value msec B Mic2 Delay value msec 3 Power Set the power amplifier SPKR OUT level to Off or to levels 1 to 4 B Amplifier This submenu item is specific for the power amplifier on top of the general volume level SDI Set the SDI channeling for groups A B C and D and connect the active and the Channeling bypassed channels see Section 6 3 1 By default groups A and B are connected and groups C and D are disconne
45. ilt in Proc Amp with enhanced functions such as color correction gamma and dither e Input and output audio level adjustment e Balanced stereo audio inputs with two unbalanced microphone inputs as well as digital stereo and balanced stereo outputs e Selectable Microphone talkover or mix modes e A built in 2x10W power amplifier with speaker outputs on a 4 pin terminal block connector e Automatic detection and selection of the HDMI and DP embedded audio The VP 774AMP automatically outputs the signal from the HDMI and DP embedded audio inputs or performs an analog takeover to output the respective analog audio input Selectable Power Save modes for energy efficient usage 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 In addition the VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler Includes luma keying via the PiP window Features advanced EDID management native resolution and color depth per input Analyzes the connected output s EDID for optimal scaling Auto positions the input to fit the window perfectly Supports picture zooming both on main and PiP window from 100 to 1600 including separate V and H sharpness control Provides input and output color space control Supports HDMI deep color for inputs and output Features vertical Keystone operation Features selectable test patterns Comes with an On Screen Display
46. indow do the following 1 Check that window control is set as required for example PiP Window Control 2 Select Window Customization see Figure 16 3 Select H width an OSD slide bar appears and press to increase the width or to decrease the width see Figure 13 The following example shows how to increase the width of the window enlarge horizontally to the right Figure 13 Increasing the Width 4 Select V Height an OSD slide bar appears and press to increase the height or to decrease the height see Figure 14 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu enlarge vertically from lower side Figure 14 Increasing the Height 6 2 1 2 Moving the Position of the Main and or PiP Window Use the H Position and V Position items in the OSD to change the position of the window using the and buttons on the front panel or remote control transmitter as illustrated in Figure 15 H Position to the left f down V Position Figure 15 Positioning the Window To move the position of the window do the following 1 Check that window control is set as required for example PiP Window Control VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 2 Select Window Customization The following Window appears V Position Figure 16 Window Customization 3 To move the picture to the right select H Position An OSD slide bar appears Figure 17 H Position Slide Bar 4 Press the buttons to move the PiP window
47. is 0 1600 Audio Volume Input Volume JL anaiog Jon Unavailable in audio Output Volume __ 80 20 a8 ___ ar2_ Pesthvough Mier voume foore fas 240 0 100 251 Unavailable in audio pass through Talkover is disabled 100 23 dB 252 in Mix mode 100 1 dB Unavailable in audio pass through 100 0 dB Mix mode disables 100 1 dB talkover mode Unavailable in audio 0 100 100 23 dB Mic1 Talkover Trigger Mic Effects Mic1 Talkover h Mic2 Talkover Depth Mic2 Talkover Trigger pass through Unavailable in audio pass through Mix mode disables talkover mode Unavailable in audio pass through Talkover is disabled in Mix mode Unavailable for non embedded audio Unavailable in audio pass through O O O O 253 254 255 256 257 261 262 271 272 73 2 280 n ff n ff ff jor fo Power Level 1 Power Level 2 Embedded Pass through Analog Takeover Power Level 3 Delay Lip Sync Mic1 Delay Mic2 Delay Power Level 4 SDi Group A None J r JI Channeling Groups None Wead ony JI VP 774AMP The 1 1 1 Communication Protoco 1st Level 2nd Level ara Level Lan Level Range Func Note me eoo l Group 6 None J teden Is Group D None J reden Ta Bypassed Group Is Jo Je rite f Process Deinterlacing Method Line Doubler fo 311 Volatile parameter unavailable in Motion Adaptive progressive scan Sync CurrentField 0 312
48. l 2 or 3 6 1 OSD Menu Operation Example In the example illustrated below the Master Connection is set to HDMI2 see Section 6 7 The table below shows function 632 from the Protocol in Section 12 2 e 6in the hundreds represents Scale which is the 6 menu item in the main menu list e 3 in the tens represents Output which is 3 in the Scale menu e 2in the units represents Master Connection which is second in the Output menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Function Range Function Scale 6 Output 3 Master Connection HDMI1 o 632 HDMi HOBT The subtitle below the title line shows the current level accessed Scale in this example After selecting Output which is the second Level it appears in the subtitle Once Master Connection is selected the Title changes to Entire System Control indicating that the selection will affect the entire system The subtitle shows the current Level 3 selection and the menu list shows the function HDMI2 Leve 1 Title Line Logs 2 Aspect Ratio Overscan Provess Output Zoom Position Pict ire Zoom Enh ance Level 1 Level 2 i Line ai Ka Window Control Level 3 Video Resolution Process Master Connectio Deep Color Picture Color Space HDCP Mode Enhance Function Level 1 Level 3 Title Line Entire System Control Master Connection Process Picture Enhance If the dis
49. l window mode H Position to set the horizontal position of the OSD B V Position to set the vertical position of the OSD B Transparency to set the transparency to On or Off B Transparency Gain to set the transparency level once set to transparent D Transparency Bias to set the transparency level B Blink to On for the selected item in the OSD to blink or Off B Blink Period to determine the blinking rate 3 Timeout to 30 seconds before OSD timeout 60 seconds before OSD timeout or OFF Off means that that the OSD appears continuously Setting Test Pattern Factory Reset Function Set V Keystone to set the vertical keystone level B Useful If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen In the OSD menu the value range shows 80 to 80 For interlaced inputs this feature is disabled Auto Sync Off to turn the auto sync On Off When ON 2 minutes after not detecting a valid video signal on the selected input or both inputs in the dual window mode the unit will disable the syncs and the audio on all the outputs until a valid input is again detected or any keypad button is pressed to activate the machine once restored the buttons return to their normal function B When using the VP 774AMP for audio only we recommend i that you turn this feature off Luma Keying to set the transparency level of the PIP window see Section 6 8 1 B Alert System to set the Al
50. left arrow ENTER right arrow and up down arrow buttons e Output volume up and down buttons when not in the OSD mode e RESET TO XGA 720p and PANEL LOCK buttons 8 1 1 Using the INPUT Front Panel buttons When selected an INPUT front panel button behaves as follows Selecting the Causes the button to Main input button Illuminate continuously PiP input button Blink the light On period is shorter than the light Off period Same Main input button and Blink the light On period is longer than the light Off period PiP button D If you want to adjust the image of a selected input in a window press that input button again up to 3 times for fast tuning Pressing that input button for the fourth time initiates full tuning of the window 8 2 Controlling via the OSD Menu You can change PiP Window parameters main window parameters and entire system parameters via the OSD menu as described in Section 6 8 0 VP 774AMP Controlling the VP 774AMP 8 3 Controlling via the VP 774AMP Web Pages 8 3 1 VP 774AMP Controlling the VP 774AMP You can remotely operate the VP 774AMP using a Web browser via the Ethernet connection see Section 8 3 3 To be able to do so you must use a supported Web browser For Windows 7 e Chrome version 25 e Internet Explorer version 9 e Firefox version 15 For Mac e Chrome version 25 e Safari 6 e Firefox version 20 Connecting to the VP 774AMP via your Browser Note that if the
51. ly CAP format alerts can also trigger secondary functions such as alert tones horns buzzers and sirens They can be used to switch on AV equipment to display alerts The system also complies with the Emergency Alert System EAS standard an official national warning system in the United States which works in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA and a number of US national emergency agencies For more details on CAP go to https www oasis open org committees download php 6334 oasis 200402 cap core 1 0 pdf The VP 774AMP intercepts XML files over the Ethernet in the CAP format via the dedicated EAS port from the alert generator server for example a FEMA server or a proprietary CAP message generation application for immediate alert message triggering 4AMP The OSD Ment Alert Generator Server Alert XML file CAP format 4 Dedicated EAS Ethernet Port VP 774AMP Figure 30 XML File Transfer The position of the displayed CAP message depends on the severity of the alert Noticeable messages with Extreme and Severe headers will appear on the screen and cover up any other content together with an audio alert siren in case of an Extreme level alert Messages with lower levels of severity will appear as a text crawler along the bottom of the image When an alert is activated the system via P3K outputs messages according to the activation mode type see Section
52. mer 6810HDXL processed and output to an audio acceptor e The group B active CH2 signal is input as Group A CH1 The group B bypassed CH1 signal is input as Group A CH2 e The group A bypassed CH1 signal is input as Group B CH1 The Group A bypassed CH2 signal is input as Group B CH2 SDI Groups A B XX SDI OUT Audio Channels Active Channel SDI IN Audio Channels To audio output 6810HDXL Figure 21 SDI Channeling Example The active channel and bypassed channels are selected via the OSD menu Figure 22 shows the SDI Channeling menu Main Window Control SDI Channeling Group C Samm c a Bypass Channels Ss a Figure 22 The SDI Channeling Menu In the OSD setup that is illustrated in Figure 23 CH 2 in group B active CH1 in group B as well as CH 1 and CH2 in group A bypassed are routed via the VP 774AMP SDI output to the input of 6810HDXL groups C and D are disconnected and therefore read as None see example in Figure 21 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Entire System Control Group A d Group A ga eech CH1 to the SDI input of 6810HDXL Bypass BEE Route Group to Bypass CH2 to the SDI input of 6810HDXL Bypass Gass a L H Leed GSS Group B WS i o D onsas CH1 to the SDI input of 6810HDXL Bypass Route CH1 to Bypass CH2 to the SDI input of 6810HDXL Activate CH2 Sl we 2 E D WC Gr T oup C eem P D SS CH1 Disconnected None o Ef Enhance CH2 Disconnect
53. mpleting the setup When the luma keying feature is On any change in the setup either by the user or by resetting due to a setup change may cause the screen to flicker once The luma keying will recover automatically after resetting 6 8 2 The Emergency Alert System The Emergency Alert System EAS is a unique versatile feature for immediate text overlaying with flexible options such as the inclusion of an audio alert siren and the choice of displaying an emergency notification via either a text crawler or a text window The EAS provides the ability to have a site wide notification immediately displayed when an emergency situation develops that could affect the health and welfare of the people attending the site whether that site is an educational facility a corporate site a stadium or any other location where large groups of people come together Messages can include specifics about weather tornadoes hurricanes high winds flooding storms and so on Amber and Silver alerts safety and security and also general advisories Emergency alert messages are composed and transmitted using the Common Alert Protocol CAP CAP is an XML based application that allows a warning message to be consistently disseminated simultaneously over many warning systems to many proprietary applications and devices By using XML messages can be composed transmitted and received across a broad range of proprietary AV and other devices General
54. nks 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 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 NIM P N 2900 Rev 1
55. nversion Mode3 In frame 10 8 conversion Mode4 Intra frame 10 8 conversion Mode5 In frame 12 10 conversion Mode Intra frame 12 10 conversion Auto Adjust Set the image color back to its default values and position per window centers it correctly on the screen See Auto Positioning menu item in Section 6 2 Note that Auto Adjust is disabled when in the Freeze state Ea VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 6 6 The Enhance Menu Process BRUDER Main Window Control Enhance H Sharpness V Sharpness Noise Reduction Figure 27 Enhance Menu Setting H Sharpness V Sharpness Noise Reduction VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Function Select the horizontal sharpness level WS Select the vertical sharpness level WS Set the input noise reduction levels Mosquito NR the higher the level the stronger the filtering of the image Combing NR set to improve the quality of the subtitles US Temporal NR the higher the level the stronger the filtering of the image Useful when the noise is visible to the eye Block NR as the level is set higher the block noise disappears and the image appears softer Input noise reduction except for Temporal NR is enabled i for interlaced video processing only and is inactive in the iJ progressive scan 6 7 The Scale Menu Main Window Control Aspect Ratio Overscan Output Zoom Position Process Zoom gaogogga Figure 28 Scale Menu Setting Function A
56. o a display via HDMI and RS 232 Room Controller Video Source Dedicated Tunneling Port VP 774AMP Video and data t4 over HDBT Figure 37 Port Tunneling The room controller sends RS 232 signals over the Ethernet via a dedicated Tunneling port to the VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP sends these signals via TP to a display that is connected to the receiver This way control data can flow between the room controller and the display device tunneling through the VP 774AMP VP 774AMP Port Tunneling To setup and activate port tunneling on the VP 774AMP 1 Set the dedicated port tunneling Ethernet connection port type and port number through which the VP 774AMP will be passing RS 232 signals By default the dedicated port settings are TCP 5050 To change these settings see the Port Tunneling Configuration in the table in Section 12 4 2 Set the HDBT UART command the table in Section 12 4 By default the settings are 9600 8 N 1 3 Make sure that the VP 774AMP is connected to Ethernet The VP 774AMP is now ready to tunnel RS 232 signals via Ethernet port tunneling Port Tunneling 10 Flash Memory Upgrade You can upgrade the VP 774AMP via the Kramer K UPLOAD software Two types of upgrade files are available for upgrade video core and audio graphics fct and peripherals kfw The latest firmware version the Flash Memory Upgrade user guide as well as the latest version of K UPLOAD and installa
57. ontrol Transmitter Port Tunneling Flash Memory Upgrade Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Input Resolutions Output Resolutions The VP 774AMP RS 232 Communication Protocol Using the Communication Protocol Communication Protocol Mimicking OSD Protocol Table Mimicking Remote and Front Panel Buttons The Protocol 3000 Common Operation Commands NNNNA ODNNN Figur Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 es VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 15 pin HD Connector Pinout Connecting the VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler TP PINOUT Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor to the Balanced Output Microphone Pinout Audio Input Pinout Input Menu Select the Display Mode Changing the Size of the Window Increasing the Width Increasing the Height Positioning the Window Window Customization H Position Slide Bar Moving the PiP Window Audio Menu Set the Output Volume Level SDI Channeling Example The SDI Chann
58. or graphics input signal to best fit the output resolution while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal For example a composite video signal 4 3 aspect ratio will best fit to the top and bottom of a widescreen output image resulting in black pillars on either side LETTERBOX This setting compresses the top and bottom edges of the input signal but fills the width of the screen For example to preserve a widescreen film image on a 4 3 display 6 7 2 Master Connection Settings The Master Connection HDMI1 HDMI2 HDBT or SDI is usually set to the main output display so that the optimal resolution for that display can be obtained By setting the output resolution to Native the VP 774AMP is triggered to read the EDID of the main display and change the output resolution value according to the native resolution of the display Note that when the output resolution is set to Native e Selecting SDI as the Master Connection results in an output resolution of 720p 60 e If SDI is selected as the Master Connection hot plugging the HDMI HDBT output will not change the output resolution e If HDMI HDBT is selected as the Master Connection and a new display is connected to the Master Connection output hot plug the VP 774AMP automatically reads the EDID of that display and updates the output resolution accordingly e If it is not supported by the selected Master Connection the system searches for the bes
59. ormally Factory Reset through the Misc menu item Protocol 3000 Use Factory command or Y 0 770 1 lt CR gt 11 2 Input Resolutions This section defines the input resolutions for each input 11 2 1 SDI Input Resolutions SDI Input Resolution NTSC 720_P60 1080_P24 1080_P50 PAL 1080_150 1080_P25 1080_P60 720_P50 1080_I60 1080_P30 VP 774AMP Technical Specifications 61 11 2 2 11 2 3 11 2 4 11 2 5 PC Input Resolutions PC Input Resolutions 640X480_60 800x600_75 625_P50 1280x1024 60 1400x1050_75 640x480_72 800x600_85 525_P60 1280x1024_75 1600x900_60 640x480_75 1024x768_60 720_P50 1280x1024 85 1600x1200_60 DP Input Resolutions DP Input Resolutions 800x600 72 1024x768 85 1280x1024 85 1600x1200 60 800x600 75 1152x864 75 1960x768_60 1680105060 CV Input Resolutions NTSC and PAL HDMI Input Resolutions HDMI Input Resolutions 1080150 Joes 60 102876860 1280102485 VP 774AMP Technical Specifications 11 3 Output Resolutions This section defines the output resolutions 11 3 1 HDMI Output Resolutions Technical Specifications of the HDMI Output Signal 1280x7688 50 _ _ 160ox900 60 72050 1280x7688 60_ 1600x1200 50 1080p23 975 1280x800 60 __ 1600x1200 60 1080p24 11 3 2 SDI Output Resolutions Technical Specifications of the SDI Output Signal 480i60 720p60 1080p25 1080p50 576i50 1080p23 976 1080p29 97 1080p59 94 720p50 1080p2
60. p25 1080p29 97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59 94 1080p60 2048x1080 60Hz 2048x1080 50Hz CONTROLS Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a 9 pin D sub connector Ethernet OPERATING 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F TEMPERATURE STORAGE 40 to 70 C 49 to 158 F TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing POWER 100 240V AC 70VA max SOURCE DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 5kg ae approx ACCESSORIES Power cord rack ears IR remote control Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com VP 774AMP Technical Specifications 11 1 Default Communication Parameters 3000 Default Legacy 115 200 9 600 Command Format ASCII ASCII Example Set display mode to Picture in Picture Y 0 110 1 lt CR gt gt Y0110 1 lt CR gt m vjelylg z ZIS S elo K S lt ajo By i SSS o fe 2 sjaja je Is To reset the IP settings to the factory reset values power cycle the device while holding in the Ethernet Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit IP Address 192 168 1 39 255 255 000 000 000 000 000 000 5000 50000 4 Full Factory Reset Front panel buttons Turn power off Turn power on again while holding the RESET TO XGA 720p front panel button The LEDs blink Full factory reset is complete once the LEDs cease to blink and react n
61. play layout includes a PiP window you can set the OSD menu to control the main source window and the PIP window separately by defining Window Control see Section 6 8 General characteristics which apply to the entire system for example setting the volume are changed without needing to shift control the title line will state Entire System Control VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Note that A selected parameter that turns gray becomes valid immediately You can press Enter at this point to save these parameter changes to the memory immediately the screen will display Saving Data for a split second In any case exiting the menu saves the parameter to the memory Data is saved per window and per input to a dedicated input window memory as applicable The control buttons let you control the VP 774AMP via the OSD menu Press the MENU or lt 1 button to enter the menu exit the menu and when in the OSD menu move to the previous level and change menu settings in the OSD screen Changes are immediate The default timeout is set to 30 seconds and can be changed see Section 6 8 ENTER or button to access sub menu items Arrow buttons to move through the OSD menu Up or down arrows to change settings Note that when exiting the menu all the changes are automatically saved to the non volatile memory The default OSD timeout for auto exit is set to 30 seconds and can be changed see Section 6 8 OSD Cont
62. rol Icons The following three icons J E and E are included to indicate when functionality applies to the Main window the PiP Window or the entire system for Main Window Control fd for PiP window Control E for Entire System Control 6 2 The Input Menu H progg Process Scale Main Window Control Input Display Mode Input Source Input Settings Window Customization Figure 10 Input Menu Setting Display Mode Input Source Function Select the display mode see Figure 11 Single Window single window mode operation with one channel displayed E Picture in Picture PiP dual window mode operation a smaller window superimposed over a full screen image see Section 7 2 B Picture Picture PoP dual window mode operation both images appear oon and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained see Section 7 2 Split SbS dual window mode operation both images are placed side by side with the same height see Section 7 2 When selecting the dual window mode set the Main window or the PiP window parameters via Misc gt OSD gt Window Control see Section 6 8 Note that while browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode press of the PIP button to instantly toggle the window control between Main and PiP Customized customized image size B Note that any change in the output resolution may cause disproportion or even cancel the window customization
63. ry to use DHCP if unavailable use IP as above 2 Try to use DHCP if unavailable use AUTO IP as described here http support microsoft com kb q307287 Change ETH PORT PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT Network settings commands Network settings commands require admin authorization Command Syntax Response protocol ETHP RESULT Ethernet port Read protocol ETH PORT PROTOCOL ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT Ethernet port ETHP PROTOCOL TCP UDP transport layer protocol PORT Ethernet port to enter protocol 3000 commands 1 65535 User defined port 0 reset port to factory default 560000 for UDP 5000 for TCP Load new Step 1 LDFW S ZE peripheral Response 1 READY or LDFW S Z4 ERR A firmware P P Step 2 If ready was received send FIRMWARE_DATA Response 2 LDFW SIZE RESULT Load new video Step 1 LDFWS S ZE core firmware Response 1 READY or LDFWS SIZE ERR A Step 2 If ready was received send FIRMWARE_DATA Response 2 LDFWS S ZE RESULT Load new Step 1 LDMFS S ZE audio graphic Response 1 READY or LDMFS S ZE ERR 4 memory file P Step 2 If ready was received send FIRMWARE_DATA Response 2 LDMF
64. s an interlaced scan doubles the lines The additional lines provide a better quality image and a brighter output Motion adaptive to produce a brighter smoother and higher resolution image Set the deinterlacing per window sync to Current Field for a long delay M Older Field for a short delay J When selecting Older Field diagonal correction is disabled Film Mode Set to Off for no pull down US Follow Input to automatically identify the required pull down 2 2 or 3 2 pull down WS 24PsF to force 24PsF pull down HUE Diagonal Correction Set the level of diagonal interpolation from 0 to 3 When set to the lower level the diagonal image does not appear smooth MD Sensitivity Set from Level 1 to Level 5 IS Select the motion detection sensitivity for filtering of interlaced images Set a high value for video where there is generally a large amount of motion or a low value for little motion VP 774AMP The OSD Menu esst 6 5 The Picture Menu Main Window Control Picture Brightness Audio O Contrast Color Correction Black Level Gamma Mode BEER oe ES Auto Adjust BOOBS ote Figure 26 Picture Menu Setting Function Gamma Mode ep the gamma correction factor to Off 0 4 0 8 1 2 1 6 2 0 2 4 or 2 8 a The higher the value the darker the image Dither Set the error diffusion D Mode0 Disable error diffusion Mode In frame 8 6 conversion Modez Intra frame 8 6 co
65. source for audio takeover of the HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 embedded audio see Unbalanced Section 6 3 The pinout is defined in Section 5 4 Connectors PC 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the computer graphics source from 1 to 2 The pinout is defined in Section 5 4 DP 3 5mm Mini Jack Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio source for analog audio takeover of the DisplayPort embedded audio see Section 6 3 The pinout is defined in Section 5 4 CV L R RCA Connect to the unbalanced stereo audio of the composite video source MIC 1 Connect to a microphone see pinout in Section 5 3 COND DYN MIC Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone DIP switch MIC 2 6mm Jack Connect to a microphone see pinout in Section 5 3 Note that Mic2 on the rear panel is identical to Mic2 on the front panel Mic2 on the front panel overrides Mic2 on the rear panel when connected COND DYN MIC Select between a condenser and a dynamic type microphone DIP switch Connects to an external IR receiver unit for controlling the machine via an IR remote controller instead of using the front panel IR receiver Optional Can be used instead of the front panel built in IR receiver to remotely control the machine only if the internal IR connection cable has been installed see Section 8 4 1 REMOTE IR 3 5mm Mini Jack opening Covered by a cap The 3 5mm connector at the end of the internal IR connection cable fits through this opening
66. spect Set see Section 6 7 1 to Ratio Follow Input If the input resolution lt output resolution display with a blank border input gt output is denied and the aspect ratio automatically changes to Follow Output JJ Follow Output If the input resolution lt output resolution scale up the picture If the input resolution gt output resolution scale down the picture J Best Fit the best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios J Letterbox to compress the top and bottom edges of the input signal but fill the width of the screen Wl Applies to the Single Window display mode only Overscan Set the overscan per window to Off 5 or 10 M Output Set the Output Resolution to Native 640x480 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1360x768 60 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x900 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1920x1200 60 480i60 480p60 576150 576p50 720p50 720p59 94 720p60 1080p23 976 1080p24 Geer 1080p29 97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59 94 1080p60 2K50 or 2K60 Note that any change in the output resolution may cancel the zoom setting and window customization Master Connection to HDMI1 HDMI2 HDBT or SDI to determine the machine s behavior see Section 6 7 2 E If the native resolution is not
67. supported by the selected Master Connection the system searches for the best supported resolution If the search fails for example if the master connection is disconnected or EDID is unreadable the resolution will default to XGA RES VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 6 7 1 VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Setting Function Deep Color to Off the default for 8bit color depth or to Follow Output for applying deep color automatically on the HDMI output if supported by the display Note that Follow Output sets the Deep Color of the HDMI and the HDBT outputs independently according to the screen connected to each output A change in the Deep Color setting will take effect after there is a i hot plug on the HDMI HDBaseT output or if the user selects a new output resolution Color Space to RGB YPbPr422 or YPbPr444 HDCP Define the HDMI out HDCP activation policy Set to Mode Follow Input to activate the HDCP on all HDMI outputs in the case that the video on the Main or PiP window is HDCP encrypted Follow Output This option is recommended when the HDMI output is connected to a splitter switcher to activate the HDCP per output according to the setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected that is if the HDMI acceptor is not HDCP compliant the VP 774AMP always outputs without HDCP and vice versa Not that the VP 774AMP will output a green screen if the output acceptor to which it is connected is not HDCP compliant in
68. t supported resolution If the search fails for example if the master connection is disconnected or EDID is unreadable the resolution will default to XGA VP 774AMP The OSD Menu 6 8 The Miscellaneous Menu Main Window Control Misc Information 2OSD Advanced Pause Protocol Test Pattern Factory Reset Figure 29 Misc Menu Setting Information VP 774AMP The OSD Menu Function Displays the selected input input resolution and frequency the output resolution firmware versions and IP Address If the selected output is the native output resolution it will be displayed under Native Output the master connection will also appear before Native Output in case of an explicit output resolution the title will be Output If the input video is encrypted an HDCP icon appears next to the input information Set Window Control to Main Window Control to set the OSD menu to control the Main window letting you select the input and other parameters for the main window or to PiP Window Control to control the PiP window letting you select the input and other parameters for the PiP window E While browsing the OSD menu in the dual window mode the window control can be toggled instantly with a long press of the PIP button on the front panel and a short press of the PIP button on the IR remote controller Note that you can select the window control only when in the dua
69. te via the front panel buttons and the remote control transmitter Power save mode ON OFF Press one of the 9 INPUT MAIN Source buttons to select an input ai mannnnnnn The MENU button shows the main OSD menu The arrow buttons and ENTER button let you navigate within the OSD menu UNE Press the PIP button to access the PiP mode and then press one of the 9 INPUT PIP Source buttons to select the PiP window Press and hold to reset to the default resolution helpful if you fail to see the input signal on the display Contents 11 1 11 2 11 3 12 12 1 12 2 12 3 12 4 Introduction Getting Started Achieving the Best Performance Safety Instructions Recycling Kramer Products Overview HDCP Compliance About HDBaseT Technology Using Twisted Pair Cable Defining the VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler Installing in a Rack Connecting the VP 774AMP Wiring the RJ 45 Connectors Connecting the Balanced Stereo Audio Output Microphone Pinout Audio Input Pinout The OSD Menu OSD Menu Operation Example The Input Menu The Audio Menu The Process Menu The Picture Menu The Enhance Menu The Scale Menu The Miscellaneous Menu The Display Modes The Single Window Display Mode The Dual Window Display Mode Controlling the VP 774AMP Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons Controlling via the OSD Menu Controlling via the VP 774AMP Web Pages Controlling via the Infrared Remote C
70. ter you set the display mode to one of the PiP configurations see Section 6 2 VP 774AMP The Display Modes To set the PiP source via the OSD menu do the following 1 10 Press the MENU button to access the OSD menu Scroll through the menu and for window specific submenus check the menu title H PiP Window Control appears continue to step 7 f not continue to the next step Press the V button to move to the Misc menu and press ENTER Select the OSD submenu and press ENTER Select Window Control and choose PiP Window Control The OSD menu controls the PIP source Press the MENU button a number of times to return to the main OSD menu and accept changes Scroll to the Input menu and press ENTER Select Input Source and press ENTER Choose the input for the PiP window Press the MENU a few times until you exit the OSD menu changes are saved upon exit 8 Controlling the VP 774AMP The VP 774AMP can be controlled via e The front panel buttons see Section 8 1 e The OSD menu see Section 8 2 e The Web pages see Section 8 3 e The infrared remote control transmitter see Section 8 4 8 1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons The VP 774AMP includes the following front panel buttons e Input selector buttons for selecting the required input HDMI 1 to 4 PC 1 and 2 CV DP and SDI see Section 8 1 1 e PIP BLANK and FREEZE buttons note these buttons illuminate when selected e MENU
71. th directions from a controller to the VP 774AMP via the Ethernet allowing status requests and control of the destination unit e Advanced deinterlacing functions including 3D comb filtering film mode diagonal correction and motion detection e Scaled Outputs 2 HDMI outputs an SDI output and an HDBaseT TP output simultaneously e HDBaseT technology with a bandwidth of up to 6 75Gbps 2 25Gbps per graphic channel e Up to 130m 430ft normal mode up to 180m 590ft Ultra mode 1080p 60Hz 24bpp when using BC DGKat623 cables For optimum range and performance use Kramer s BC DGKat524 BC DGKat623 and BC DGKat7a23 shielded twisted pair STP cables Note that the transmission range depends on the signal resolution graphics card and display used The distance using non Kramer CAT 5 CAT 6 and CAT 7 cables may not reach these ranges e Output Resolutions HDTV and Computer Graphics up to 2K and 1080p UXGA with selectable refresh rates e Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections Follow input follow output best fit letterbox e Multi Standard SDI support SDI SMPTE 259M HD SDI SMPTE 292M and 3G HD SDI SMPTE 424M e Looping 3G HD SDI Input e SDI channeling letting you select one active audio signal and three bypassed signals from eight embedded stereo audio channels e Multi Standard Video support NTSC 3 58 4 43 PAL M N 60 and SECAM e Built in Time Base Corrector Stabilizes unstable video sources e Bu
72. the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product 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 authorize
73. the unit 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 VP 774AMP Getting Started 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 cover any costs of treatment recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility For details of Kramer s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http www kramerelectronics com support recycling Overview The Kramer VP 774AMP is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler It accepts one of nine inputs an SDI signal on a BNC connector a DisplayPort DP signal on a DisplayPort connector one composite video signal on an RCA connector two computer graphics signals on 15 pin HD connectors and four HDMI signals on HDMI connectors It scales the video embeds the audio and simultaneously outputs the signal as follows to two HDMI outputs to an SDI output and to an HDBaseT TP output
74. tion instructions can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at http www kramerelectronics com support downloads asp Note that if the Protocol is set to Legacy via the Miscellaneous menu see Section 6 8 the Web pages may not function properly VP 774AMP Flash Memory Upgrade 11 Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 HDMI deep color connectors 2 VGA on 15 pin HD connectors 1 composite video on an RCA connector 1 DisplayPort connector 1 SDI looping on BNC connectors 4 HDMI 2 VGA 1 DP 1 CV unbalanced stereo audio on left and right RCA connectors 2 Mic unbalanced and high impedance on 6mm jack connectors with selectable 48V phantom power OUTPUTS 1 SDI on a BNC connector 2 HDMI deep color connectors 1 HDBaseT on an RJ 45 connector 1 S PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector 1 balanced stereo audio on a 5 pin terminal block connector 1 stereo speaker output 2x10W on a 4 pin terminal block connector COMPLIANCE Supports HDMI deep color and HDCP WITH HDMI Supports DisplayPort 1 1a STANDARD OUTPUT 640x480 60 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 RESOLUTIONS 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x800 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1360x768 60 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x900 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1920x1200 60 480i60 480p60 576150 576p50 720p50 720p59 94 720p60 1080p23 976 1080p24 1080
75. together with a digital audio output and a balanced stereo audio output The VP 774AMP Presentation Switcher Scaler features e PixPerfect Scaling Technology Kramer s precision pixel mapping and high quality scaling technology High quality 3 2 and 2 2 pull down de interlacing and full up and down scaling of all video input signals e State of the art video processing technology with the highest quality de interlacing noise reduction and scaling performance for both standard definition and high definition signals e KIT XL Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology Ultra stable picture in picture picture and picture and split screen capability or fully customizable windows size and position control any source can be inserted into or positioned next to any other source and resized as desired e Ultra Fast Fade Thru Black FTB Switching Video switching transitions are clean and ultra fast The video fades to black and the new input fades from black for smooth glitch free switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches e An emergency alert system that can have a national or campus wide notification immediately displayed when an emergency situation develops by means of automatic text overlaying either via a crawler or a full screen cover up as well as an optional audio alert e Port tunneling bidirectional RS 232 interface simple control commands and data can flow in bo
76. trimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine VP 774AMP Installing in a Rack To rack mount a machine 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears 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 5 Connecting the VP 774AMP Always
77. window display mode 7 1 The Single Window Display Mode The single window mode shows one window on the screen The window size can be customized and its parameters modified via the OSD menu 7 1 1 Activating the Single Window Mode Set the VP 774AMP to the single window display mode in any of the following ways e Press and hold for 3 seconds the illuminated front panel PIP button until the button no longer illuminates e Access the OSD menu select INPUT gt Display Mode and then choose Single Window e Access the Web pages see Section 8 3 e Press the PIP window on the remote control transmitter see Section 8 4 7 2 The Dual Window Display Mode The VP 774AMP dual window mode feature lets you show two images on one screen the main window and the PiP window For example you can show a live video window on top of a graphic background or show two images on screen of the same input channel The PiP window appears even if no input signals are connected In this case the PiP window appears in dark gray and the main window appears in light gray The dual window mode appears in the following preset PiP configurations Picture in Picture with a smaller PiP window superimposed over a full main window image Picture Picture where both images appear side by side and the aspect ratios of both images are maintained Split where both images are placed side by side with the same height The window customization f

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