Kramer VP-436N User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-436N

Presentation Switcher/Scaler

P/N: 2900-300149 Rev 2

VP-436N – Contents i

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

3Overview 3

3.1 About HDMI—General Description 4

3.2 About HDCP—General Description 5

3.3 Defining the VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler 5

4Installing in a Rack 8

5Connecting the VP-436N 9

6Controlling the VP-436N 11

6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 11

6.2 Using the OSD Menu 11

6.3 Connecting to the VP-436N via RS-232 14

6.4 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 15

7Technical Specifications 16

7.1 Input Resolutions 17

7.2 Default Communication Parameters 17

8RS-232 Communication Protocol 18

8.1 RS-232 Protocol Table 19

Figures

UFigure 1: VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front PanelU6

UFigure 2: VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear PanelU7

UFigure 3: Connecting the VP-436N Presentation Switcher / ScalerU10

UFigure 4: Infrared Remote Control TransmitterU15

VP-436N – Introduction 1

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been

providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of

problems that confront 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-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler.

This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches

•Home theater up-scaling

2 VP-436N - Getting Started

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

•Review the contents of this user manual

•Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

•Use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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:

•Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration

in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

•Position your Kramer VP-436N away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

VP-436N – Overview 3

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-436N is a high quality presentation switcher and scaler. It accepts one

of seven inputs: a component video on RCA connectors, computer graphics on a

15-pin HD connector, composite video on an RCA connector, s-Video on a 4-pin

connector and two HDMI signals. It scales the video, embeds the audio, and outputs

the signal to the HDMI output as well as to a computer graphics output, an RGBHV

video output together with a digital audio output and an analog stereo audio output.

Component video is also known as Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr or YUV; compatible with both SD

and HD component

The VP-436N is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be up- or down-scaled as

follows: Native, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p

(@50 and 60Hz), 1080i (@50 and 60Hz), 1080p (@50 and 60Hz), WXGA, WSXGA,

WUXGA, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1400x1050 and 1600x900.

The VP-436N Presentation Switcher / Scaler:

•Has an improved HDMI output drive – exceeding 60 feet at 1080p 60Hz

•Has analog audio inputs and digital (S/PDIF) and analog stereo audio outputs

with volume control

•Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input.

Default selection is HDMI – if this is not present, then the machine uses the

audio from the analog input

•Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,

accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons

•Is HDCP Compliant - the HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) license

agreement allows copy-protected data on the HDMI input to pass only to the

HDMI output

•Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used

•Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232

4 VP-436N - Overview

Control your VP-436N:

•Directly, via the front panel push buttons

•By RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

•Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter

The VP-436N is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears”

included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.

3.1 About HDMI—General Description

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital audio/video

interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. HDMI

ensures an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog

interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog conversions. It delivers the

maximum high-definition image and sound quality in use today. Note that Kramer

Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

In particular, HDMI:

•Provides a simple interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-

top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a digital flat

LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy cable

SIMPLICITY - With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the

cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems is

reduced

LENGTHY CABLE - HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable

construction at up to 15m

•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital

audio on a single cable

MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO - HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from

standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to support

Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats

•Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,

with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and

requirements

VP-436N – Overview 5

•Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video quality

via a single cable, and user-friendly connector

HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting

uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner

•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

•Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD

player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as automatic

configuration and one-button play

•Has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p,

1080i, and 1080p), standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL, as well

as 480p and 576p

3.2 10BAbout HDCP—General Description

The High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, developed by

Intel, protects digital video and audio signals transmitted over DVI or HDMI

connections between two HDCP-enabled devices to eliminate the reproduction of

copyrighted material. To protect copyright holders (such as movie studios) from

having their programs copied and shared, the HDCP standard provides for the

secure and encrypted transmission of digital signals.

3.3 11BDefining the VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler

This section defines the VP-436N.

Figure 1: VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel

# Feature Function

1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

2 IR Receiver Accepts IR remote commands

3 INPUT Selector

Buttons

CV Press to select the composite video input

4 YC Press to select the s-Video input

5 COMPONENT Press to select the component video input (from 1 to 2)

6 VGA Press to select the computer graphics input

7 HDMI Press to select the HDMI input (from 1 to 2)

8 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black screen) and the display (can be programmed to follow MUTE)

9 MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio output

10 FREEZE Button Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image (Can be programmed to follow MUTE)

11 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu (see Section 6.2

)

ENTER Button Press to accept changes, change the SETUP parameters (see Section 6.2) and to auto adjust the image (when not within the

OSD menu), see 6.1.1Section

13 - Button Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.

For convenience and speed—when not within the OSD menu mode—press to reduce volume

14 Button Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 6.2

)

+ Button Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.

For convenience and speed— when not within the OSD menu mode—press to increase volume

16 Button Press to move down the menu list (see Section 6.2

)

PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

18 RESET TO XGA/720P Button Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p

Press and hold for about 2 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p

6 VP-436N – Overview

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