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Configuring and Operating Your PIP-500 

 

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7.1.3 

The Presets Submenu 

Table 8 defines the Presets submenu:  

Table 8: Presets Submenu Features 

Menu Item 

Function 

STORE

1

 

Select PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 to store the mode settings (channel number 

when in the SINGLE mode, size and positioning in PIP mode, and setting to 

QUAD), the video settings (contrast, saturation and brightness) and the labeling 

RECALL 

Recall PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 settings, or set to FACTORY DEFAULT

2

  

7.1.4 

The Labeling Submenu 

The labeling submenu lets you display labels over the input pictures, remove 

them from the display or edit them. To turn labels on or off select the LABEL 

ON or LABEL OFF items in the LABELING menu respectively. 
The input pictures are labeled

3

 Channel 1 to Channel 5 by default

4

. You can 

edit the text labels for each channel by using the labeling submenu: 

Press ENTER on the LABELING submenu and choose the EDIT LABEL 

command. The selected channel name appears with its first letter blinking  
Use the   and   buttons to select the first desired letter

5

  

Use the   button to continue to the next letter  
Use the   button to return to the previous letter 
Use the ENTER button to accept changes 

For example, to change the labeling from CHANNEL 2 to SAT 3, do the following: 

1.  Press the INPUT 2 button, and then press the ENTER button. 
2.  Select LABELING and then EDIT LABEL from the menu. 

The CHANNEL 2 label appears, and the first character is blinking. 

3.  Press the   button 16 times to change the letter C to S, and then press the   

button to continue to the second letter (H). 

4.  Press the   button 7 times to change the letter H to A, and then press the   

button to continue to the third letter. 

5.  Press the   button 19 times to change the letter A to T, and then press the   

button to continue to the next letter.  

                                                                           

 

1 When storing a new setting, wait 10 seconds for the setup to be saved 
2 The machine is set to Single mode, Channel 1, default video settings and default labeling 
3 In some versions, the labeling does not appear on the 1:1 sized image (in the PIP mode) or when the PIPs overlap 
4 For PIP-400, Channel 1 to Channel 4 
5 Characters cycle between a and z and between 1 and 0 and space 

Summary of Contents for PIP-400

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models PIP 400 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split PIP 500 Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split...

Page 2: ...rs in the PIP Mode 18 7 2 1 Selecting a Different Channel as the Background 19 8 Firmware Upgrade 20 8 1 Downloading from the Internet 20 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 20 8 3 Upgrading Firm...

Page 3: ...P 500 Main Menu Items 13 Table 4 The MODE Submenu Features 15 Table 5 PIP Sizing and Positioning Features 16 Table 6 Recommended PIP sizes 16 Table 7 Video Settings Submenu Features 16 Table 8 Presets...

Page 4: ...cord and Null modem adapter for control via RS 232 This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possib...

Page 5: ...INGS INPUT SELECT OUTPUT STANDARD PRESETS INPUTS 5 4 3 2 1 ENTER LAYE R FR EEZE ES C CV Y C QUAD OUT Y CV B Y R Y Y C OUTPUT Y CV B Y R Y Y C Y Y CV CV CV B Y B Y B Y R Y Y CV B Y R Y R Y Y C Y R Y Y...

Page 6: ...sing the PIP 400 PIP 500 you can do the following Position sources on the screen as desired and select their size from a list Put a text label in each inserted picture Put a border around each inserte...

Page 7: ...y cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer PIP 400 PIP 500 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Quad Split...

Page 8: ...5 INPUTS 4 3 2 1 ENTER LAYER FREEZE ESC Y Y CV CV CV CV B Y B Y B Y R Y Y CV B Y R Y R Y Y C Y R Y Y C Y C Y CV B Y R Y Y C Y C RELAY RS 232 Y C INPUT 4 INPUT 1 INPUT 3 OUTPUT INPUT 2 QUAD OUT FUSE Fi...

Page 9: ...es 6 INPUTS 5 4 3 2 1 ENTER LAYER FREEZE ESC Y Y Y CV CV CV CV CV B Y B Y B Y B Y R Y Y CV B Y R Y R Y R Y Y C Y R Y Y C Y C Y CV B Y R Y Y C Y C RELAY RS 232 Y C INPUT 4 INPUT 1 INPUT 3 OUTPUT INPUT...

Page 10: ...e Labeling menu 5 7 Moves the selected image upwards in the PIP mode4 Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen Use to change the selected...

Page 11: ...20 R Y BNC Connector Connects to the component 2 video acceptor 21 OUTPUT Y C 4p Connector Connects to the s Video acceptor 22 PROG IN Push in to upgrade to the latest Kramer Firmware see section 8 23...

Page 12: ...ktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adap...

Page 13: ...for example a composite video display The Y C OUTPUT 4p connector to the s Video acceptor for example an s Video display The Y B Y and R Y OUTPUT BNC connectors to the component video acceptor for exa...

Page 14: ...deo Player 1 Composite Video Display Component Video Projector Composite Video Quad Display s Video Quad Display s Video Display Composite Video Player 3 Composite Video Player 5 Composite Video Playe...

Page 15: ...dapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the PIP 500 unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear p...

Page 16: ...illustrates the PIP menu guide Table 3 The PIP 500 Main Menu Items Menu Item Function MODE Select between the SINGLE PIP and QUAD modes see section 7 1 1 OSD Activates deactivates the OSD menu 4 BORDE...

Page 17: ...ESET 2 START VIDEO SETTINGS PRESETS LABELING OSD BORDER INPUT SELECT MODE PIP 1 4 PIP POSITION SINGLE 1 1 PIP SIZING QUAD 1 9 ON WHITE CONTRAST COMPOSITE STORE OFF USE ARROWS TO MOVE OFF COLOUR BRIGHT...

Page 18: ...n the screen Once the PIP mode is selected the PIP SIZING and PIP POSITION commands appear as illustrated in Figure 6 see section 7 1 1 1 The LCD display shows PIP Mode QUAD 2 Displays 4 quarter sized...

Page 19: ...windows according to Table 6 Combinations having window sizes larger than recommended may result in intermittent interruptions in the picture Note that these restrictions only apply when a 1 1 sized...

Page 20: ...nking Use the and buttons to select the first desired letter5 Use the button to continue to the next letter Use the button to return to the previous letter Use the ENTER button to accept changes For e...

Page 21: ...ntinue to the next letter 8 Press the or buttons to change the remaining characters to blank spaces 9 Press ENTER to accept changes 7 2 Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode To display a picture in pi...

Page 22: ...P sizing 1 9 Channel 4 in front PIP sizing 1 16 B Select Channel 4 and size it to 1 1 as follows A Press INPUT 4 B Press the LAYER button or follow steps 1 to 3 1 Press ENTER 2 Press ENTER again to se...

Page 23: ...he EXE file and install the GOAL TENDER programmer software following the on screen installation instructions 8 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware vers...

Page 24: ...START button The software erases and then programs flash memory Upon completion of the operation the System Status Window displays Erase and program completed successfully see Figure 9 Figure 9 Syste...

Page 25: ...p 75 on a 4p connector 1 composite video 1Vpp 75 on a BNC connector QUAD OUTPUTS 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75 on a 4p connector 1 composite video 1Vpp 75 on a BNC connector DIGITAL RESOLUTION 10 bit VIDEO...

Page 26: ...TE34 BYTE33 BYTE32 BYTE31 BYTE30 3rd byte LAST 1 BYTE37 0 0 1 0 0 0 4th byte 1st BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 Bit 6 DESTINATION BIT 0 information is sent from the PC to the PIP 1 information is sent from t...

Page 27: ...nput number 0 to maximum to the right 0x1c PIP position Y 1 to 5 input number 0 to maximum to the bottom 0x1d Border 0 0 Off 1 White border 2 Black border 0x1e Freeze 1 to 5 input number 0 Normal oper...

Page 28: ...ith will recall the settings stored in non volatile memory Byte2 selects the memory address 1 or 2 To recall the factory reset settings select byte2 0 There is no inquire RQ for this instruction For e...

Page 29: ...o 1 9 send 0x1a 0x82 0x83 0x88 To find out the PIP size of input 2 in this case send 0x1a 0xc2 0x80 0x88 The unit responds by sending 0x5a 0xc2 0x83 0x88 Instruction 0x1b PIP position X Sending this i...

Page 30: ...independent of the OSD status To inquire if the OSD is on set the RQ bit The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately For example To turn on the OSD send 0x31 0x80 0x81 0x88 To inquire about the...

Page 31: ...is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name...

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