Kramer PIP-4 User Manual Download Page 4

Introduction 

 

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 14 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; 
GROUP 11: Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: 
Audio; and GROUP 14: Collaboration.

 

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

PIP-4,

 

4 input Picture-in-Picture 

Inserter,

 which is ideal for: 

 

Video production studios for source monitoring 

 

Teleconferencing using one screen 

 

Home theater multi-channel monitoring 

 

Security applications 

The package includes the following items: 

 

PIP-4, 

4 input Picture-in-Picture Inserter

  

 

RC-4

 

Infrared Remote Controller

 (including batteries and manual

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)

 

 

Power adapter (5V DC output)  

 

This user manual 

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 

www.kramerav.com/downloads/PIP-4

 to check for up-to-date user 

manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are 
available (where appropriate). 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PIP-4

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model PIP 4 4 input Picture in Picture Inserter...

Page 2: ...enu 12 6 2 1 Display Submenu 12 6 2 2 Utility Submenu 13 6 3 Operating the PIP 4 Using the Mouse 14 7 Operating the PIP 4 Remotely 15 7 1 Operating the PIP 4 Using the PIP 4 Controller Software 15 7 1...

Page 3: ...gure 10 Connect Window 18 Figure 11 Window Manipulation 18 Figure 12 Windows Setup Window 19 Figure 13 Device Details 20 Figure 14 About PIP 4 Controller Window 21 Tables Table 1 PIP 4 Front Panel Fea...

Page 4: ...OUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Video Products GROUP 12 Digital Signage GROUP 13 Audio and GROUP 14 Collaboration Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PIP 4 4 input Picture i...

Page 5: ...There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wa...

Page 6: ...Overview 3 3 Overview The high performance Kramer desktop PIP 4 is a picture in picture inserter for composite video signals The PIP 4 features...

Page 7: ...a The front panel buttons A user friendly OSD On Screen Display menu Can be operated remotely via an IR remote controller RS 232 and Ethernet Is rugged and dependable 3 1 Recommendations for best perf...

Page 8: ...ected pane up In SIZE mode expands the selected pane In DISTORT mode moves the bottom of the pane up In the OSD menu moves the cursor up one option 8 Button In MOVE mode moves the selected pane right...

Page 9: ...IN 2 Connect to composite video source 2 IN 3 Connect to composite video source 3 IN 4 Connect to composite video source 4 19 OUTPUT Y C 4 pin s Video Output Connector Connect to the s Video acceptor...

Page 10: ...or to the CV OUTPUT BNC connector3 5 Optional for remote operation connect the ETHERNET RJ 45 connector to a LAN to which the PC is connected see Section 5 2 2 4 6 Connect the supplied power adapter t...

Page 11: ...e following methods Direct connection to the PC using a crossover cable see Section 5 2 1 Connection via a network hub switch or router using a straight through cable see Section 5 2 2 5 2 1 Connectin...

Page 12: ...wing IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 5 8 Click OK Figure 5 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 5 2 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub You can connect the Eth...

Page 13: ...el buttons displayed within gray boxes in Figure 6 to manipulate the display such as changing size and aspect ratio of each of the four inputs independently Figure 6 Video Pane Manipulation Buttons Th...

Page 14: ...value Increase decrease a parameter value Navigate through the menu items ESC Exit the OSD menu a menu item or parameter value Note If there is no mouse activity for 20 seconds the OSD closes automat...

Page 15: ...rightness Sets the brightness of each input video signal Contrast Sets the contrast of each input video signal Sharpness Sets the sharpness of each input video signal Hue Sets the hue of each input vi...

Page 16: ...5 defines the utility submenu Table 5 The Utility Submenu Options Item Parameter Values Brightness Channel 1 4 Brightness 1 255 Contrast Channel 1 4 Contrast 1 255 Sharpness Channel 1 4 Sharpness 0 1...

Page 17: ...to navigate the OSD and modify parameters Note If there is no mouse activity for 20 seconds the OSD closes automatically Example To change the brightness of Input 2 1 Left click on the input 2 pane 2...

Page 18: ...trol the device via either RS 232 or Ethernet For details regarding connecting to the Ethernet port on the PIP 4 see Section 5 2 The Controller software requires the following Windows XP Vista or Wind...

Page 19: ...iguration Save Save the current configuration Exit Exit the PIP 4 Controller software DEVICE Connect Disconnect Connect or disconnect to the device see Section 7 1 3 Take Update Press Take to put the...

Page 20: ...guration Save the current configuration Connects to and disconnects from the device see Section 7 1 3 Press Take to enable multiple off line changes to be made Press Update to implement the changes se...

Page 21: ...down menu If necessary click Refresh Ports to update the USB port list 3 Click Connect If the connection is successful the main window shown in Figure 8 appears If the connection is not successful a...

Page 22: ...arranged simply by clicking on a window to raise it to the top 7 1 7 Implementing Multiple Actions At Once To implement multiple actions at once 1 Press the Take button to put the device in off line m...

Page 23: ...irmware Upgrade 3 Browse to the firmware file that you downloaded 4 Click Open The current firmware version is checked and if this is older than the downloaded firmware the downloaded firmware is inst...

Page 24: ...the Menu bar click About The About PIP 4 Controller window appears as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 About PIP 4 Controller Window 2 Click OK to close the window 8 Resetting the PIP 4 Parameters to Fac...

Page 25: ...ing the PIP 4 Remote Controller This section defines the PIP 4 remote controller Number Function 1 Video output ON 2 Video output OFF 3 Channel window selection buttons 1 through 4 4 Menu 5 Up 6 Left...

Page 26: ...10 bit S N RATIO 60db weighted YC SEPARATION Adaptive 4 line digital comb filters MEMORY Non volatile memory for storage of 2 setups CONTROL Front panel OSD RS 232 and Ethernet POWER SOURCE 5V DC 450...

Page 27: ...5000 UDP Port 50000 12 Communication Protocol 3000 The Protocol 30001 is an RS 232 Ethernet communication protocol that enables you to control the device from any standard terminal software for exampl...

Page 28: ...rriage Return ASCII 13 Line Feed ASCII 10 will be referred to by CRLF Spaces between parameters or command parts will be ignored Commands chain separator char When message string contains more than on...

Page 29: ...T win_num x0 y0 x1 y1 CR win_num 1 4 x0 y0 top left coordinate x1 y1 bottom right coordinate CRDT win_num CR x0 x1 180 y0 y1 144 for PAL y0 y1 120 for NTSC win_num 1 4 or 0 for output window Set Get B...

Page 30: ...RESET CR PRST STO PRESET RESULT CRLF Recall saved preset PRST RCL PRESET CR Short form PRCL PRESET CR PRST RCL PRESET RESULT CRLF Delete saved preset PRST DEL PRESET CR Short form PDEL PRESET CR PRST...

Page 31: ...me relevance for site viewer identification of specific machine or for network using with DNS feature on MACHINE_NAME Up to 14 Alfa Numeric chars Machine factory name Model name last 4 digits from ser...

Page 32: ...above Change protocol ethernet port ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT CR ETHP CR ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT RESULT CRLF Read protocol ethernet port ETH PORT PROTOCOL CR ETHP CR ETH PORT PROTOCOL PORT CRLF PROTOCOL T...

Page 33: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 30...

Page 34: ...For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feed...

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