Kramer VP-797 User manual

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Kramer VP-796A 9x4 4K UHD HDBaseT, Presentation Switcher Scaler, Analog Audio

VP-796(A) / VP-797(A) / VP-798(A)
Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 PACKING LIST .................................................................................................................................. 7
2. BASIC SWITCHER SET-UP .............................................................................................................. 8
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 INPUT VIDEO CONNECTOR OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 12
3.3 REAR PANEL LAYOUT ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 OUTPUT CONNECTOR OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 13
3.5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................ 14
3.5.1 Power Supply Requirement ................................................................................................ 14
3.5.2 Input Specifications ............................................................................................................ 14
3.5.3 Output Specifications ......................................................................................................... 15
3.5.4 Analog Audio ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.5.5 Supported formats ............................................................................................................. 18
4. UNIT CONTROL ........................................................................................................................... 19
5. FRONT PANEL CONTROL ............................................................................................................ 19
5.1 MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2 INPUT .......................................................................................................................................... 20
5.3 OUTPUT ....................................................................................................................................... 21
5.3.1 Display Type ....................................................................................................................... 21
5.3.2 Gamma/Colour .................................................................................................................. 22
5.3.3 Output Config ..................................................................................................................... 23
5.4 COLOUR (INPUT CHANNEL ADJUSTMENTS ) ........................................................................................ 24
5.4.1 Black-Level Offset ............................................................................................................... 24
5.4.2 Black-Level ......................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.3 Contrast ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.4.4 Saturation .......................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.5 Hue ..................................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.6 RGB values ......................................................................................................................... 24
5.4.7 Colour Temp ....................................................................................................................... 25
5.4.8 Input Gamma ..................................................................................................................... 25
5.5 GEOMETRY ................................................................................................................................... 26
5.5.1 Picture Format ................................................................................................................... 26
5.5.2 Overscan ............................................................................................................................ 27
5.5.3 Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) ............................................................................................................ 27
5.6 VIDEO WALL ................................................................................................................................. 29
5.6.1 Auto Zoom .......................................................................................................................... 29
5.6.2 Units Wide/Units High ....................................................................................................... 29
5.6.3 Horizontal Pos/Vertical Pos ............................................................................................... 29
5.7 ENHANCEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 30
5.7.1 Sharpness ........................................................................................................................... 30
5.7.2 Detail .................................................................................................................................. 30
5.8 SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................ 31

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5.8.1 User .................................................................................................................................... 31
5.8.2 Names/Profiles ................................................................................................................... 31
5.8.3 Input Config ........................................................................................................................ 31
5.8.4 Menu Settings .................................................................................................................... 34
5.8.5 Network Settings ................................................................................................................ 34
5.8.6 Security Settings ................................................................................................................. 35
5.8.7 Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................. 35
5.9 AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................... 36
5.9.1 Mic 1,2 Level, Mix, Mute ................................................................................................... 36
5.9.2 Balance, Treble, Bass ......................................................................................................... 36
5.9.3 Audio Setup ........................................................................................................................ 36
5.10 STATUS .................................................................................................................................... 38
6. WEB BROWSER CONTROL .......................................................................................................... 39
6.1 CONNECTING TO THE UNIT .............................................................................................................. 39
6.2 WEB PAGE MENU ORIENTATION ....................................................................................................... 40
6.3 SOFTWARE UPDATE ....................................................................................................................... 43
6.4 BACKUP AND RESTORE .................................................................................................................... 43
6.5 LOGO AND CUSTOM TEST PATTERN CAPTURE .................................................................................. 44
7. FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................................... 45
7.1 USB UPDATE ................................................................................................................................ 45
7.2 WEB BROWSER UPDATE ................................................................................................................. 45
8. ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC ...................................................................................................... 46
8.1 RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS ......................................................................................... 46
8.2 STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 46
8.3 CE AND FCC COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................. 46
8.4 PAT TESTING ................................................................................................................................ 46
APPENDIX A ....................................................................................................................................... 47
FRONT PANEL MENU TREE ................................................................................................................ 47
APPENDIX B ....................................................................................................................................... 54
FRONT PANEL AUDIO MENU TREE ..................................................................................................... 54
APPENDIX C ....................................................................................................................................... 59
SINGLE LINK DVI-U PINOUT ............................................................................................................... 59
APPENDIX D ...................................................................................................................................... 60
RS-232 PINOUT .................................................................................................................................. 60

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SAFETY WARNINGS
 THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP
COVER WILL EXPOSE THE USER TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT
WITHOUT THE TOP COVER INSTALLED.
 ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY
EXTENSION LEADS) COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.
 CONNECT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED CIRCUITS TO THE INPUT AND OUTPUT
CONNECTORS. IF ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, PLEASE CONSULT
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
 TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE POWER CABLE FROM THE
MAINS OUTLET AND HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
 DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF IT APPEARS THAT IS NOT OPERATING NORMALLY,
OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. REMOVE THE POWER CABLE FROM THE MAINS
OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
 DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE FROM THE MAINS OUTLET
BEFORE ANY COVER IS REMOVED.
 THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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1. Introduction
This manual explains how to operate your VP-796(A) / VP-797(A) / VP-798(A) Scaler-Switcher.
If you have any questions relating to this or any other product supplied by Kramer please visit
our web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
1.1 System Overview
The VP-796(A) / VP-797(A) / VP-798(A) line of products feature excellent image processing algorithms
for the very best in scaling, motion-adaptive de-interlacing and automatic film 3:2 and 2:2 pull-down
correction. The new generation of Kramer products significantly outperforms the capabilities of
benchmark competitor products.
In addition to full 4K processing, new and unique technology allows for seamless switching between
different inputs as fast as ¼ of a second.
VP-796(A) / VP-797(A) / VP-798(A) feature with a flexible, high performance video input front end that
allows them to accept and process a wide variety of inputs. HDMI, DVI and Display Port video with
HDCP encryption is supported, as are computer graphics inputs in SVGA analogue and HDMI/DVI
digital formats. Analogue support also includes true component video in YPbPr and RGBS formats as
well as composite (CVBS) inputs.
A high performance video decoder is utilized with 4x oversampling and 3D Y/C separation for
outstanding video image clarity. The output frame rate can lock to the input frame rate dynamically
without frame rate conversion in order to reduce system latency; or it can be set to a fixed output
frame rate, e.g. for driving basic screens which are not 50Hz-compatible. The output format can also
lock to an externally provided synchronization signal on various models (see model matrix).
3GSDI/HDSDI/SDI digital formats are supported on VP-797 and VP-798 (see model matrix below).
Outputs are available in HDMI/DVI digital formats as well as 3GSDI and HDBaseT (see model matrix
below). All outputs are active simultaneously, except in the cases where the formats are not
compatible. For example, for the PC graphic formats that are not supported by the SDI standards, the
3GSDI output will be disabled. Also note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the DP,
HDMI or DVI input, the HDMI and DVI output signals will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the 3GSDI
output will be disabled. HDCP capability can be switched off per input, so that a source can transmit
non-protected content material.
The Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) feature allows users to select a ‘region of interest’, ROI, of the input image
to fill the screen and pan and tilt within it.
The Video Wall feature allows multiple units to work synchronously and be part of a large matrix
configuration, up-to 4x4. Each unit automatically crops a section of the input video image and displays
it on the corresponding projector or screen.
Models VP-798 and VP-798A support edge blending allowing brightness adjustments in certain regions
to match the brightness of overlapping areas.
All units can be operated via the front panel display and rotary knob, or through a built-in web page, or
via an API interface. The API manual is published separately and is available on our website.

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VP-796A/VP-797A/VP-798A models include 8 stereo audio inputs and two microphone inputs with
Phantom Power. An embedded audio mixer allows mixing of the mic inputs to any analog or digital
audio signal. Each unit includes a 30W stereo audio power amplifier allowing direct connection to
loudspeakers. Separate line level outputs are also provided for connecting to external amplifier
systems.
Model
VP
-
796
VP
-
797
VP
-
798
3G SDI & Genlock
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HDBaseT
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Pro-Blend
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Audio Models
VP
-
796A
VP
-
797A
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VP
-
798A
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1.2 Packing List
1) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable
2) CD (w/ documentation)
3) Quick Start Guide (QSG)

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2. Basic Switcher Set-Up

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