Kramer VP-436N User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-436N
Presentation Switcher/Scaler
P/N: 2900-300149 Rev 5

VP-436N – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 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
Figure 1: VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Rear Panel 7
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-436N Presentation Switcher / Scaler 10
Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 15

VP-436N – Introduction
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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

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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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
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 (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)
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
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside 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
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/.
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VP-436N - Overview
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

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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 Defining the VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler
This section defines the VP-436N.

Figure 1: VP-436N Presentation Switcher/Scaler Front Panel
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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 (see Section 6.2.3)
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)
12
ENTER Button
Press to accept changes, change the SETUP parameters (see Section 6.2) and to auto adjust the image (when not within the OSD
menu), see Section 6.1.1
13
- Button
Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to reduce volume (for embedded HDMI inputs, this does not affect the embedded output)
14
Button
Press to move up the menu list values (see Section 6.2)
15
+ Button
Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions.
When not within the OSD menu mode, press to increase volume (for embedded HDMI inputs, this does not affect the embedded output)
16
Button
Press to move down the menu list (see Section 6.2)
17
PANEL LOCK Button
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons
18
RESET TO XGA/720P
Button
Press to reset the video resolution to XGA or 720p
Press and hold for about 2 seconds to toggle between reset to XGA and reset to 720p
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