Page 2 - Contents
Contents i Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 About the VP-747 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 3.1 About HDMI 5 4 Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler 6 5 Installing on a Rack 11 6 Connecting the VP-747 12 6.1 Connecting Different Source Types 14 6.2 Connecting...
Page 3 - Technical Specifications; Figures
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents ii 10 Technical Specifications 39 11 VP-747 Communication Protocol 40 Figures Figure 1: VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 7 Figure 2: VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 9 Figure 3: Connecting ...
Page 4 - Introduction; Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler; Getting Started
Introduction 1 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent...
Page 5 - Getting Started
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a VP-747 :
Page 6 - Overview
Overview 3 3 3 Overview The VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler is a true multi-standard video to graphics scaler and presentation switcher for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. It consists of a very high quality scaler with many user-selectable graphics ...
Page 8 - Presentation Switcher Control Panel
Overview 5 5 • Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma and temporal noise • Reduces digital artifacts such as mosquito and block noise • Comes in a rugged, professional 19" 3U rack-mountable metal enclosure • Uses a universal 100-240VAC automatic power supply, and re...
Page 9 - Achieving the best performance means:; Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler; Figure 1
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler 6 • Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable 1 • Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) , and user-friendly connector • Supports t...
Page 11 - Figure 2
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler 8 Table 1: Front Panel VP-747 Universal Presentation Matrix Switcher / Scaler Features # Feature Function 1 IR Receiver / LED Green when ON; red when OFF 1 2 PR EVI EW B ut to ns INPUTS Selects the video s...
Page 14 - Installing on a Rack; CAUTION
Installing on a Rack 11 11 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: To rack-mount a machine: 1. ...
Page 15 - Connecting the VP-747; Figure 3
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-747 12 6 Connecting the VP-747 The VP-747 is a universal presentation matrix switcher / scaler that lets you choose what sources to connect to the inputs. For example, you can connect just five sources: an RGBHV source, two DVI / HDMI sources, an ...
Page 17 - Connecting Different Source Types; As the; Table 3: Connecting the Different Source Types; Hs
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-747 14 6.1 Connecting Different Source Types As the VP-747 is universal, you can connect any type (format) of video to the inputs. Figure 4 and Table 3 show an example of how to connect eight sources to the rear panel of the VP-747 : an RGBHV sour...
Page 18 - Connecting the Outputs; Figure 5; Figure 5: Connecting the PREVIEW OUT / PROGRAM OUT Connectors
Connecting the VP-747 15 15 6.2 Connecting the Outputs Figure 5 illustrates an example of the different connection types available for the Preview and Program outputs: For PROGRAM OUT, connect the: • R/PR, G/Y, B/PB, (PR, Y, PB) BNC OUTPUT connectors to the YUV acceptor, for example, a projector • H...
Page 19 - Connecting the VP-747 Control Ports; Figure 6; Figure 6: Connecting the PC
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-747 Control Ports 16 7 Connecting the VP-747 Control Ports This section describes how to connect the VP-747 control ports, that is, the: • RS-232 port, see • TO AUDIO UNIT port, see Section 7.1 • TO CONTROLLER port, see Section 7.2 • ETHERNET port...
Page 20 - Connecting the AUDIO CONTROL Port; Audio Switcher
Connecting the VP-747 Control Ports 17 17 7.2 Connecting the AUDIO CONTROL Port The Kramer VP-727A Audio Switcher operates in conjunction with the VP-747 . When connected, the audio switcher signals follow the video signals 1 To connect the VP-747 to the Kramer VP-727A Audio Switcher via the TO AUDI...
Page 21 - to the; Presentation Switcher Control
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP-747 Control Ports 18 7.3 Connecting the VP-747 to the Kramer VP-727T To connect the VP-747 to the Kramer VP-727T Presentation Switcher Control Panel 1 • Connect the “A” PIN on the TO CONTROLLER mini XLR connector of the VP-747 to the A (+) PIN on ...
Page 22 - Connecting the VP-747 via the ETHERNET port; Understanding the VP-747; Understanding the UNIVERSAL Inputs; Understanding the PREVIEW/PROGRAM Outputs; screen
Understanding the VP-747 19 19 7.4 Connecting the VP-747 via the ETHERNET port To connect the VP-747 via the ETHERNET port, do the following: Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP-747 to the LAN port of your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. If connecting the ETHERNET port of the VP-747...
Page 23 - PREVIEW; Figure 9; PROGRAM
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the VP-747 20 Using the PREVIEW output, you can: • See how the scaled output will look before displaying live during a presentation. As the example in Figure 9 illustrates, after seeing how the RGB source looks when scaled to HDMI, it can be interchan...
Page 25 - The Transition from Preview to Program
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the VP-747 22 8.2.1 The Transition from Preview to Program The transition can occur in one of two modes 1 • The Swap : 2 mode (shown in Figure 9 ), in which the PREVIEW input buttons and the PROGRAM input buttons switch places after pressing the TAKE ...
Page 26 - Understanding the PIP Button Feature; Table 4; Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability; Activate the PIP Feature by
Understanding the VP-747 23 23 8.4 Understanding the PIP Button Feature The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used for the simultaneous display of video and graphic sources 1 , and lets you display an inserted video PIP source over a graphic source 2 , or an inserted graphic PIP source over a vid...
Page 27 - Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Understanding the VP-747 24 8.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons, lock your VP-747 . Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. When the front panel is locke...
Page 28 - Operating the VP-747; Operating via the OSD MENU Screen; Figure 10: Menu Screen Icons; Preview and Program Setting Commands; Figure 11: Preview and Program Setting OSD Menus
Operating the VP-747 25 25 9 Operating the VP-747 You can operate the VP-747 via the: • OSD Menu, see • LCD Display, see Section 9.1 • Infrared Remote Control Transmitter, see Section 9.2 • ETHERNET/RS-232, see Section 9.3 9.1 Operating via the OSD MENU Screen Section 9.4 The OSD superimposes a menu...
Page 32 - and; Figure 12: Input Mode Setting Screen
Operating the VP-747 29 29 9.1.1.1 Preview and Program Input and Output Settings Figure 12 and Table 6 define the input Mode Setting: Figure 12: Input Mode Setting Screen Table 6: Input Mode Functions Setting Function Range Default Custom Input Set custom values Custom 1 to 4 HT Horizontal Total 134...
Page 33 - Figure 13: Output Mode Setting Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-747 30 Figure 13 and Table 7 define the output Mode Setting: Figure 13: Output Mode Setting Screen Table 7: Output Mode Functions Setting Function Range Default Custom Output Set custom values Custom 1 to 4 HT Horizontal total 1344 HW Horizontal sy...
Page 34 - The Transition Menu Items; Figure 14: Transition Screen
Operating the VP-747 31 9.1.2 The Transition Menu Items Figure 14 and Table 8 define the Transition screen. Figure 14: Transition Screen Table 8: Transition Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default Effect Set the transition effect Cut, Fade, Diagonal, Wipe, Circle, Square, Corner or...
Page 35 - The Audio Menu Items; Figure 15: Audio Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-747 32 9.1.3 The Audio Menu Items The audio menu controls the VP-727A audio companion. See the VP-727A user manual for further detail 2 . Figure 15 and Table 9 define the screen. Figure 15: Audio Screen Table 9: Audio Screen Functions Setting Funct...
Page 36 - The Utility Menu Items; Figure 16: Utility Screen
Operating the VP-747 33 33 9.1.4 The Utility Menu Items Figure 16 and Table 10 define the screen. Figure 16: Utility Screen Table 10: Utility Screen Functions Setting Function Selection/Range Default TCP/IP Setting DHCP Off or On Off IP Address 192.168.1.39 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168....
Page 37 - The Save Lock qualifies the Panel Lock; Figure 17: Info Screen
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-747 34 9.1.4.1 Save Lock The Save Lock qualifies the Panel Lock 1 . When set to On, the status of the Panel lock is saved on power down, and then recalled when the unit is turned on again 2 9.1.4.2 Input Lock . The Input Lock qualifies the Panel Lo...
Page 38 - Operating via the Front Panel LCD Display; Changing the speed of the Transition; Figure 18: Example of how to use the LCD Display
Operating the VP-747 35 35 9.2 Operating via the Front Panel LCD Display You can control the VP-747 PREVIEW output from the front panel, high contrast, LCD Display, using the: • Front panel OSD buttons: MENU, ENTER, , , , and • Infrared remote control transmitter (see Figure 19 ) keys: MENU, and the...
Page 39 - Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter; You can control the; Figure 19: Remote Transmitter
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-747 36 9.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP-747 remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter (that has a range of up to 15 meters and is powered by two AAA size 1.5V DC batteries), as defined in...
Page 40 - Operating via the Ethernet; Installing and Running the Configuration Software
Operating the VP-747 37 37 9.4 Operating via the Ethernet The control application lets you control the VP-747 by clicking the desired buttons in the control application screen (which includes all the front panel buttons). To control the VP-747 via the Ethernet/Serial Port: 1. Connect the Ethernet po...
Page 41 - defines the menu items:; Table 12: VP-747 Control Application Menu; Control the VP-747 via the Ethernet/Serial Port
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the VP-747 38 Figure 20: VP-747 Control Application Screen Table 12 defines the menu items: Table 12: VP-747 Control Application Menu Menu Items File Save Configuration, Exit Com port Select (the com port), Connect (to the selected com port) Ethernet Conn...
Page 42 - 0 Technical Specifications; includes the technical specifications:; Table 13: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications 39 39 10 Technical Specifications Table 13 includes the technical specifications: Table 13: Technical Specifications 1 INPUTS: of the VP-747 2 HDMI/DVI inputs connectors (HDMI version 1.2 and HDCP version 1.2) on DVI connectors 8 sets of universal BNC connectors: R/Pr, G/Y/C...
Page 43 - VP-747 Communication Protocol; 1 VP-747 Communication Protocol
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP-747 Communication Protocol 40 11 VP-747 Communication Protocol This section includes the Communication Protocol for the VP-747 : Communication Confirm: Send CR Reply CR> Set Command Send Y Control_Type Function Param CR Reply Z Control_Type Functi...
