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
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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

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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 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

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•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
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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
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+ 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
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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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