Kramer Electronics Photo Scanner PIP 200xl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Models:

PIP-200xl, Picture in Picture Inserter

PIP-300, Picture in Picture Inserter

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Contents

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features

Table 2: Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features

Table 3: The PIP-300 Main Menu Items

Table 4: The MODE Submenu Features

Table 5: PIP Sizing and Positioning Features

Table 6: Recommended PIP sizes

Table 7: Video Settings Submenu Features

Table 8: Presets Submenu Features

Table 9: Technical Specifications of the PIP-200xl and PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

Table 10: Protocol Definitions

Table 11: Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and

affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,

audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have

redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our

500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups¹, which are clearly defined

by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer PIP-200xl Picture in Picture

Inserter and/or PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter, which are ideal for:

Video production studios for source monitoring

Teleconferencing using one screen

Satellite, TV, home theater multi-channel monitoring

Security applications

The package includes the following items:

PIP-200xl or PIP-300

Power 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 possible future shipment

Review the contents of this user manual

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables³

2.1 Quick Start

This PIP-300 quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation

steps⁴.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

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GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

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3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 This quick start also applies for the PIP-200xl which has two sets of inputs instead of three

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Getting Started

MENU Items

MODE:

OSD:

BORDER:

VIDEO SETTINGS:

ENTER ESC

INPUT SELECT:

OUTPUT STANDARD:

PRESETS:

LABELING:

PiP Mode

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Overview

3 Overview

The high performance PIP-200xl/PIP-300 is a picture-in-picture inserter for

composite video, s-Video (Y/C) and component video (YUV¹).

The PIP-300 and PIP-200xl feature:

A multi standard picture-in-picture video inserter designed to accept three²

video sources and display them all on the same screen simultaneously in two

layers

Three²sets of composite video, s-Video and component video inputs, and

a composite video, s-Video and component video output

Non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the

power off and then on again³

Using the PIP-200xl or the PIP-300 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 inserted picture

Utilize sources of different formats and standards⁴

In addition, the PIP-200xl/PIP-300:

Includes 10-bit video A/D and D/A converters throughout the unit, to

ensure the highest quality video

Is controllable via the front panel buttons and the user-friendly OSD and

LCD, as well as via RS-232

Is dependable, rugged, and fits in one vertical space of a standard 19” rack

To achieve the best performance:

Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-

levels (often associated with low quality cables)

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your

Kramer PIP-200xl/PIP-300 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

1 Y, B-Y, R-Y (sometimes called Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)

2 Two for the PIP-200xl

3 Provided that the last setting was valid for at least 30 seconds before switching the machine OFF

4 For example, a PAL s-Video input could be inserted into a composite video NTSC source, and outputted to composite

video, s-Video and component video formats

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Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines

4 Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines

This section defines each of the Picture-in-Picture Inserter machines:

Figure 1 illustrates the PIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter

Figure 2 illustrates the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

Table 1 and Table 2 define the Picture in Picture Inserter machines.

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Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines

Figure 1: PIP-200xl Picture in Picture Inserter

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Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines

Figure 2: PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

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Your Picture in Picture Inserter Machines

Table 1: Front Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features

Feature

POWER Switch

LCD Display

Function

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

Displays data including the operation mode and the menu¹(2 lines at a time)

INPUTS²Buttons In the SINGLE mode: select the input to switch to the output

In the PIP mode: select the input to appear in front

Select an input for positioning and sizing

LAYER Button

When in the PIP mode, press to access the PIP Sizing and Position menu directly

FREEZE Button³Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image

Moves the selected image to the left in the PIP mode⁴

Moves to the previous character in the Labeling menu⁵

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 character in the Labeling menu⁵

Moves the selected image to the right in the PIP mode⁴

Moves to the next character in the Labeling menu⁵

Moves the selected image downwards in the PIP mode⁴

Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen

Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen

Use to change the selected character in the Labeling menu⁵

10 ENTER Button

Displays the main menu; moves to the next level; confirms a command

11 ESC Button

Exits the OSD Menu; reverts to the previous level; stops the execution of a command

Table 2: Rear Panel Picture in Picture Inserter Features

Feature

CV BNC Connector

Function

Connects to the composite video source

Y BNC Connector

B-Y BNC Connector

R-Y BNC Connector

Y/C 4p Connector

CV BNC Connector

Y BNC Connector

B-Y BNC Connector

R-Y BNC Connector

Y/C 4p Connector

Connects to the component⁷video source

Connects to the s-Video source

Connects to the composite video acceptor

Connects to the component⁷video acceptor

Connects to the s-Video acceptor

PROG. (IN)

RS-232 Port

Power Connector with FUSE

Push in to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware (see section 8)

Connects to the PC or other serial controller

AC connector enabling power supply to the unit

1 See Figure 5

2 PIP-200xl has two input buttons and the PIP-300 has three input buttons

3 Illuminates when the image is frozen

4 See section 7.1.1.1

5 See section 7.1.4

6 The PIP-200xl has 2 sets of inputs; the PIP-300 has 3 sets of inputs. Each set includes CV; Y, B-Y, R-Y; and Y/C

7 For component video, connect all 3 connectors: Y, B-Y, R-Y (also known as Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr or YUV)

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Installing on a Rack

5 Installing on a Rack

This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack

mount.

Before Installing on a Rack

How to Rack Mount

To rack-mount a machine:

Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is

within the recommended range:

Attach both ear brackets to the

machine. To do so, remove the

screws from each side of the machine

(3 on each side), and replace those

screws through the ear brackets.

Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade

5 to 65% RHL, non-condensing

-20 to +70 Deg. Centigrade

Operating humidity range

Storage temperature range

Storage humidity range

5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing

CAUTION!!

When installing on a 19" rack, avoid hazards by taking

care that:

It is located within the recommended environmental

conditions, as the operating ambient temperature of a

closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the

room ambient temperature.

Place the ears of the machine

against the rack rails, and insert the

proper screws (not provided) through

each of the four holes in the rack

ears.

Once rack mounted, enough air will still flow around the

machine.

The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal

position.

Note that:

You do not overload the circuit(s). When connecting

the machine to the supply circuit, overloading the

circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent

protection and supply wiring. Refer to the appropriate

nameplate ratings for information. For example, for

fuse replacement, see the value printed on the product

label.

In some models, the front panel

may feature built-in rack ears

Detachable rack ears can be removed

for desktop use

Always mount the machine in the rack

before you attach any cables or

connect the machine to the power

The machine is earthed (grounded) in a reliable way

and is connected only to an electricity socket with

grounding. Pay particular attention to supply

connections other than direct connections to the

branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips),

and that you use only the power cord that is supplied

with the machine.

If you are using a Kramer rack adapter

kit (for a machine that is not 19"), see

the Rack Adapters user manual for

installation instructions (you can

download it at:

http://www.kramerelectronics.com)

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Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

6 Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

To connect your PIP-300¹, as the example in Figure 3 illustrates, do the

following²:

1. On the INPUT 1 set³connect⁴:

An s-Video source to the Y/C INPUT 4p connector (for example, an

s-Video player 1)

A component video source to the Y, B-Y, and R-Y INPUT BNC

connectors (for example, a BETACAM video player 1)

2. On the INPUT 2 set⁴connect a composite video source to the CV INPUT

BNC connector (for example, a composite video player 2)

3. On the INPUT 3 set⁴connect a composite video source to the CV INPUT

BNC connector (for example, a composite video player 3)

4. Connect the OUTPUT connectors⁵, as follows:

The CV OUTPUT BNC connector to the composite video acceptor

(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 example, a component video projector)

5. Connect a PC or other controller, if required (see section 6.1).

6. Connect the power cord⁶(not illustrated in Figure 3).

1 From this section on, all the information is relevant to both the PIP-200xl and the PIP-300 machines, unless noted otherwise

2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your PIP-300. After connecting your PIP-300, switch ON its

power and then switch on the power on each device

3 PIP-200xl has two sets of inputs, the PIP-300 has three sets of inputs

4 You do not have to connect all the inputs in each set

5 If only one output is required, connect that output to the PIP-300, and leave the other outputs unconnected

6 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine

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Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

Betacam

Video Player 1

Component

Video

Projector

s-Video Player 1

RS-232

Composite Video

Player 2

Composite

Video

Display

Composite

Video

Player 3

s-Video

Display

Figure 3: Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

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Connecting the PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

6.1 Connecting a PC

To connect a PC to the PIP-300 unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided

with the machine (recommended):

Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP-300 unit to the

Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire

flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC

To connect a PC to the PIP-300 unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:

Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel

port on the PIP-300 unit, as Figure 4 illustrates

PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 (Ground)

PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2

PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3

Female DB9 (From PC)

Male DB9

PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6

PINS 8, 7, 1 Connected together

If a Shielded cable is used, connect the shield to PIN 5

Figure 4: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter

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Configuring and Operating your PIP-300

7 Configuring and Operating your PIP-300

You can configure and operate your PIP-300 via:

The front panel buttons, and/or

RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

7.1 Using the Menu

Use the front panel buttons to activate the menu. The menu is displayed¹on

the LCD display²and is also superimposed on the screen^{2, 3}

To use the PIP-300 menu, press the:

ENTER button to display the menu and accept changes

ESC button to move to the previous menu level

arrow buttons to select the menu items, size and position the input

display, adjust the numerical rates, and edit the text labeling

arrow buttons to position the input display and to edit the text labeling

°,

An asterisk in brackets indicates the current status on screen. For example, if

the current OUTPUT SETTING is PAL, the OSD will show the asterisk in

brackets alongside PAL: “PAL (*)”.

Table 3 defines the main menu items and Figure 5 illustrates the PIP-300

menu guide:

Table 3: The PIP-300 Main Menu Items

Menu Item

MODE

OSD

Function

Select the SINGLE or the PIP mode, see section 7.1.1

Activates/deactivates the OSD menu⁴

BORDER

Select a border around the image (applies to all channels) and select the

border COLOUR (WHITE or BLACK)

VIDEO SETTINGS

INPUT SELECT

Adjust the CONTRAST, SATURATION and BRIGHTNESS (see section 7.1.2)

Select between: COMPOSITE video, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT video, per

input channel

OUTPUT STANDARD Select between NTSC and PAL

PRESETS

Store and recall PRESETS (1 and 2), or use FACTORY DEFAULT⁵settings,

see section 7.1.3

LABELING

Display, remove and edit the text label for the input channel, see section

7.1.4

1 The menu always displays only two lines at a time on the LCD display. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll up/down

the menu

2 Upon powering up, the LCD briefly displays the machine’s name, and the OSD displays the firmware version

3 The menu times out after a minute, both on the LCD display and on the OSD

4 Menu still appears on the LCD display even when deactivated in the OSD

5 The machine is set to Single mode, Channel 1, default video settings and default labeling

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1/1

1/4

SINGLE

PIP

PIP SIZING

1/9

MODE

1/16

OFF

USE

ARROWS

TO MOVE

PIP POSITION

OSD

OFF

BORDER

WHITE

BLACK

COLOUR

USE UP/DOWN

KEYS

CONTRAST

SATURATION

BRIGHTNESS

VIDEO

USE UP/DOWN

KEYS

SETTINGS

ENTER

USE UP/DOWN

KEYS

COMPOSITE

S-VIDEO

INPUT

SELECT

COMPONENT

NTSC

PAL

OUTPUT

STANDARD

STORE PRESET 1

STORE PRESET 2

STORE

PRESETS

LABELING

RECALL PRESET 1

RECALL

RECALL PRESET 2

FACTORY DEFAULT

EDIT LABEL

LABEL ON

LABEL OFF

Figure 5: The PIP-300 Menu Guide

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The Mode Submenu

7.1.1

Table 4 defines the MODE submenu features:

Table 4: The MODE Submenu Features

Mode

Function

SINGLE

Displays one input channel at a time on the screen (full screen display). The LCD display

shows the display mode and the selected channel, for example, “Single Mode – Channel 2”

PIP

Displays all 3 input channels¹on 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”

Figure 6: PIP Mode

When selecting the SINGLE mode following the PIP mode, the input channel

(that is currently selected) is displayed.

7.1.1.1 PIP Sizing and Position

To size and/or position a PIP image (as Table 5 defines):

1. Press the desired input channel button (1 to 3)¹. The input button blinks.

2. Select either PIP SIZING or PIP POSITION (using the up/down arrow

buttons) and press ENTER.

Table 5: PIP Sizing and Positioning Features

Menu Item

PIP SIZING

Function

Use the £, § arrow buttons to select between 1/1, 1/4, 1/9 and 1/16 display sizes or OFF²

PIP POSITION

Use the

and

arrow buttons to position the selected channel vertically

and horizontally

1 PIP-200xl has two input channels

2 If OFF is selected, the selected input channel will not be displayed on the screen

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Configuring and Operating your PIP-300

When using one of the inputs as a full-sized background (PIP size 1/1), it is

recommended to limit the sizes of the other PIP 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 picture is used. When all

the pictures are reduced in size, there are no restrictions

Table 6: Recommended PIP sizes

1 PIP

1/4

2 PIPs

1/4 + 1/9

1/9

1/4 + 1/16

1/9 + 1/9

1/16

1/9 + 1/16

1/16 + 1/16

7.1.2

The Video Settings Submenu

Table 7 defines the video settings:

Table 7: Video Settings Submenu Features

Menu Item

Function

Range

Default

CONTRAST

Use the up/down arrow buttons to set the contrast

0 to 100 55

SATURATION Use the up/down arrow buttons to set the saturation

0 to 100 51

BRIGHTNESS Use the up/down arrow buttons to set the brightness 0 to 100 33

Video settings apply to all the input channels.

7.1.3

The Presets Submenu

Table 8 defines the Presets submenu:

Table 8: Presets Submenu Features

Menu Item

Function

STORE¹

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 the video

settings (contrast, saturation and brightness)

RECALL

Recall PRESET 1 and PRESET 2 settings, or set to FACTORY DEFAULT²

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

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The Labeling Submenu

7.1.4

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 labeled¹Channel 1 to Channel 3 by default². 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 letter³

button to continue to the next letter

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 from the menu and choose the EDIT LABEL menu

item.

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

3. 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.

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

5. Press the

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

button to continue to the next letter.

6. Press the

then press the

7. Press the button 15 times to change the letter N to 3, and then press the

button to continue to the next letter.

button 14 times to change the letter N to a blank space, and

button to continue to the next letter.

8. Press the

spaces.

buttons to change the remaining characters to blank

9. Press ENTER to accept changes.

1 In some versions, the labeling does not appear on the 1:1 sized image (in the PIP mode) or when the PIPs overlap

2 For PIP-200xl, Channel 1 and Channel 2

3 Characters cycle between a and z, and between 1 and 0 and space

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7.2 Displaying the Layers in the PIP Mode

To display a picture in picture on the screen, do the following:

1. Select an input.

2. Select the PIP mode.

3. Size and position each layer as desired¹.

4. Press an INPUT button to bring forward that input on the screen.

7.2.1

Selecting a Different Channel as the Background

In the following example, Channel 2 replaces Channel 3 as the background.

The current screen shows:

ñ Channel 3 in the background (PIP SIZING: 1:1)

ñ Channel 1 in front (PIP SIZING: 1:16)

ñ Channel 2 in front (PIP SIZING: 1:4)

Select Channel 2 and size it to 1:1 as follows:

A. Press INPUT 2

B. Press the LAYER button (or follow steps 1 to 3)

1. Press ENTER

2. Press ENTER again to select MODE

3. Scroll down to PIP and press ENTER

C. Press ENTER to select PIP SIZING

D. Press ENTER to size to 1:1

The current screen shows:

ñ Channel 2 in front (PIP SIZING: 1:1)

ñ Channels 1, and 3 are behind, unseen

Press INPUT button 1, or 3

The current screen shows:

ñ Channel 2 in the background

ñ Channels 1 and 3 in front

Size and position channels 1 and 3 as desired

1 Only one channel can be sized to 1:1, the others should be smaller in size or OFF (see Table 6)

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Firmware Upgrade

8 Firmware Upgrade

The PIP-300 firmware is located in FLASH memory, which lets you upgrade

to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes! The process involves:

Downloading from the Internet (see section 8.1)

Connecting the PC to the RS-232 port (see section 8.2)

Upgrading firmware (see section 8.3)

8.1 Downloading from the Internet

You can download the up-to-date file from the Internet. To do so:

1. Go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com and download the

relevant zip file from the Technical Support section.

2. Extract this file to a folder (for example, C:\Program Files\KramerFlash).

3. Create a shortcut on your desktop to the 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 version on a PIP-300 unit, do

the following:

1. Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the PIP-300 unit to the RS-232

DB9 COM port on your PC, via a straight pin-to-pin cable¹(no

null-modem adapter is used in this case!).

2. Push in the PROG. (IN) button.

3. Connect the power to the PIP-300 unit and switch it ON.

8.3 Upgrading Firmware

Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware:

1. Double click the 1000-ISPV2 icon on the desktop.

The software immediately searches for communication between the PC and

the PIP-300, and the GOAL screen appears as follows:

1 For firmware upgrade via the RS-232 port, no Null-modem connection is required. The Null modem (supplied) is used for

control via RS-232, not for upgrading

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Firmware Upgrade

Figure 7: Goal Screen

2. Click the Open… button to select the new firmware hex file¹.

3. Click the Options… button, select the Inverted²check box in the Reset

Polarity area and Click OK.

4. In the Action area, select Erase then Program.

5. Click the 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 8).

Figure 8: System Status Screen

6. Exit the programmer software.

7. Disconnect the power on the PIP-300.

8. Release the PROG. (IN) button.

9. Connect the power on the PIP-300.

1 Located in the C:\Program Files\KramerFlash folder

2 In some models you need to select the Normal check box

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Technical Specifications

9 Technical Specifications

Table 9 includes the technical specifications¹:

Table 9: Technical Specifications²of the PIP-200xl and PIP-300 Picture in Picture Inserter

PIP-200xl

2 sets, each with:

1 composite video 1Vpp/75W on a 1 composite video 1Vpp/75W on a

BNC connector BNC connector

1 s-Video 1Vpp, 0.3Vpp/75W on a 1 s-Video 1Vpp, 0.3Vpp/75W on a

4p connector 4p connector

1 component video 1Vpp, 0.7Vpp, 1 component video 1Vpp, 0.7Vpp,

0.7Vpp/75W on BNC connectors 0.7Vpp/75W on BNC connectors

PIP-300

3 sets, each with:

INPUTS:

OUTPUTS:

1 component video 1Vpp, 0.7Vpp, 0.7Vpp / 75W on BNC connectors

1 s-Video 1Vpp, 0.3Vpp / 75W on a 4p connector

1 composite video 1Vpp / 75W on a BNC connector

DIGITAL RESOLUTION:

VIDEO BANDWIDTH:

K-FACTOR:

10 bit

5.5MHz

0.9%

66dB

S/N RATIO:

DIFFERENTIAL PHASE:

DIFFERENTIAL GAIN:

LUMA NON-LINEARITY:

CHROMA / LUMA DELAY: < 15ns

YC SEPARATION:

MEMORY:

Adaptive 4-line digital comb filters

Non-volatile memory for storage of 2 setups

CONTROL:

Front-panel and RS-232: PIP size, position and layer priority; video

ProcAmp functions; video zoom; freeze

POWER SOURCE:

DIMENSIONS:

WEIGHT:

Universal, 90-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 38VA

19” (W), 9.3” (D), 1U (H) rack mountable

2.8kg (6.2lbs) approx.

ACCESSORIES:

Power cord, null modem adapter

1 Measurements relate to composite video, unless otherwise stated

2 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Communication Protocol

10 Communication Protocol¹

This RS-232/RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as

defined below. A null-modem connection (pin 2 and pin 3 crossed; pins 5

connected together) is used to link the PIP unit to the controller unit (for example,

PC). The data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.

When switching (for example, instruction codes 1 and 2), the INPUT (7 bits)

is set as the input number, which is to be switched. Similarly, if switching is

done via the machine’s front-panel, then these bits are set with the INPUT

NUMBER, which was switched. For other operations, these bits are defined

according to the table.

Table 10: Protocol Definitions

MSB

LSB

INSTRUCTION

INST₂

DESTI-

NATION

INST₅

BYTE2₅

BYTE3₅

INST₄

BYTE2₄

BYTE3₄

INST₃

INST₁

BYTE2₁

BYTE3₁

INST₀

BYTE2₀

BYTE3₀

1st byte

REQUEST

INPUT

BYTE2₃

BYTE2₂

BYTE3₂

2nd byte

BYTE3

BYTE3₆

BYTE3₃

3rd byte

LAST

BYTE3₇

4th byte

1^stBYTE:

Bit 7 – Defined as 0

Bit 6 – “DESTINATION BIT”: 0 – information is sent from the PC to the PIP

1 – information is sent from the PIP to the PC

Bit 5 to Bit 0 (INST₅…..INST₀) – “INSTRUCTION” (6 bits)

The function that is to be performed is defined by the INSTRUCTION code (6 bits). Similarly, if a function is performed via

the machine’s keyboard, then the machine sends the appropriate INSTRUCTION code. The instruction codes are defined

according to the table below.

2^ndBYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1

Bit 6 – “REQUEST BIT”: 0 – normal operation

1 – requests the PIP to send current data to the PC

Bit 5 to Bit 0 (BYTE2_5…..BYTE2₀) – 2^ndbyte (6 bits)

If the request bit is set, then the PIP will reply by sending the data related to this instruction to the PC. If not set, then the PIP

performs the instruction and replies by returning the same 4 bytes (except for the DESTINATION BIT).

3^rdBYTE: Bit 7 – Defined as 1

Bit 6 to Bit 0 (BYTE3_6…..BYTE3₀) – 7 bits of BYTE3 (BYTE3₇is in LAST byte)

4^thBYTE: Defined as 0x88 (ie. 88hex) for BYTE3₇= 0; or 0xc8 for BYTE3₇= 1

1 VER-0.1

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Table 11: Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol

INSTRUCTION

# (Hex) Description

0x00 Reset

Active input select 1 to 5 – select input number

DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION

BYTE2

BYTE3

0x01

0x02

Mode select

0 for single mode (non-PIP)

1 for PIP mode

2 for QUAD

0x03

Store

1 to 0x02 – address for storing

0 to 0x02 – address to retrieve

0 to store

1 to erase

0x04

0x09

Recall

Video input format 1 to 5 – input number

0 – CV

1 – Y/C

2 – YUV

0x0A

Request video

input standard

1 to 5 – input number

1 – NTSC

2 – PAL (B,G, H, I)

3 – PAL-M

4 – PAL-N

5 – NTSC4.43

6 – SECAM

0x0B

Video output

standard

1 – NTSC

2 – PAL (B,G, H, I)

3 – PAL-M

4 – PAL-N

5 – NTSC4.43

0x10

0x11

0x12

0x13

0x1a

Error

Contrast

Saturation

Brightness

PIP size

0 to 100

1 to 5 – input number

1 – 1:1

2 – 1/4

3 – 1/9

4 – 1/16

0x1b

0x1c

0x1d

PIP position: X

PIP position: Y

Border

1 to 5 – input number

0 to maximum to the right

0 to maximum to the bottom

0 – Off

1 – White border

2 – Black border

0 – Normal operation

1 – Frozen

0x1e

Freeze

1 to 5 – input number

0x21

0x22

0x23

0x24

0x25

0x26

0x27

0x28

0x29

0x31

Label: character 1 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 2 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 3 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 4 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 5 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 6 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 7 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 8 1 to 5 – input number

Label: character 9 1 to 5 – input number

Hex value of ASCII character

0 – OSD off

OSD

1 – OSD on

0x39

0x3d

Auto-save

Identify machine

0 – Auto-save off

1 – Auto-save on

2 – for PIP-200 (reply)

3 – for PIP-300 (reply)

4 – for PIP-400 (reply)

5 – for PIP-500 (reply)

Software version (reply)

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DETAILS OF INSTRUCTION SET

Instruction 0x00: Reset

When machine is turned on, it sends a Reset code to the PC (0x40 0x80 0x80 0x88).

If this code is sent to the switchers with Byte3 = 0, it will reset according to the present power-down settings. (See instruction

#4 for resetting the PIP to its factory default state).

Instruction 0x01: Input select

Sending this instruction will select the input number that is specified in Byte2.

For example:

To select input 2, send 0x01 0x82 0x80 0x88. The unit responds by sending 0x41 0x81 0x80 0x88

Instruction 0x02: Mode select

Sending this instruction with Byte3 = 0 will set the unit to output a single picture; setting Byte3 to any other value will set the

unit to work in Picture-In-Picture (PIP) mode.

To request the operation mode, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set for PIP mode, send 0x02 0x80 0x81 0x88.

To find out the operation mode in this case, send 0x02 0xc0 0x80 0x88. The unit responds by sending 0x42 0x80 0x81 0x88.

Instruction 0x03: Store

Sending this instruction with Byte3 = 0 will store the unit's current settings in non-volatile memory. Byte2 selects the

memory address (1 or 2). If Byte3 = 1, then the memory's setting is cleared.

To inquire whether a setting is stored in a memory address, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 as 0 if data is

saved, or 1 if not.

For example:

To save to memory 2, send 0x03 0x82 0x80 0x88.

To find out if data is stored in memory 2, send 0x03 0xc2 0x80 0x88. Since there is data stored, the unit responds by sending 0x43

0x80 0x80 0x88.

To erase memory 2, send 0x03 0x82 0x81 0x88.

Instruction 0x04: Recall

Sending this instruction with 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 example:

To recall from memory 1, send 0x04 0x81 0x80 0x88.

Instruction 0x09: Video Input Format

Sending this instruction selects the video format (Byte3) for an input (Byte2).

To inquire which video format is selected on an input, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set input 4 for Y/C, send 0x09 0x84 0x81 0x88.

To find out the video format for input 4 in this case, send 0x09 0xc4 0x80 0x88. The unit responds by sending 0x49 0x84 0x81

0x88.

Instruction 0x0a: Request Video Input Standard

This "instruction" can only be used with the RQ bit set. It is used to inquire which video standard is detected on an input. The

unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To inquire which standard is detected on input 3, send 0x0a 0xc3 0x80 0x88. If a PAL-B input is present, then the unit responds by

sending 0x4a 0x83 0x81 0x88.

Instruction 0x0b: Video Output Standard

Sending this instruction selects the video output standard (Byte3).

NOTE: If the unit does not support the standard, then it will return an ERROR code (Instruction 0x10)

To request which video standard has been selected on the output, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3

appropriately.

For example:

To set the machine to output PAL, send 0x0b 0x80 0x81 0x88.

To find out the video format for in this case, send 0x0b 0xc0 0x80 0x88. The unit responds by sending 0x4b 0x80 0x81 0x88.

Instruction 0x10: Error

This is the code returned by the machine if invalid data is received (it is not really an instruction).

For example:

If the user sends 0x01 0x87 0x81 0x88 (ie. he tries to select input # 7 – which is an invalid input number), the unit will respond by

sending 0x50 0x80 0x80 0x88.

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Instruction 0x11: Contrast

Send this instruction to set the CONTRAST (Byte3) of an input (Byte2).

To request the CONTRAST value of an input, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set the CONTRAST of input 2 to 0x7b, send 0x11 0x82 0xfb 0x88.

To set the CONTRAST of input 2 to 0xac, send 0x11 0x82 0xac 0xc8 (MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte).

To find out the CONTRAST setting of input 2, send 0x11 0xc2 0x80 0x88. The unit would respond by sending 0x51 0xc2 0xac 0xc8

in the latter case.

Instruction 0x12: Saturation

Send this instruction to set the SATURATON (Byte3) of an input (Byte2).

To request the SATURATION value of an input, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set the SATURATION of input 3 to 0x04, send 0x12 0x83 0x84 0x88.

To set the SATURATION of input 3 to 0xb6, send 0x12 0x83 0xb6 0xc8 (MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte).

To find out the SATURATION setting of input 3, send 0x12 0xc3 0x80 0x88. The unit would respond by sending 0x52 0xc3 0xb6

0xc8 in the latter case.

Instruction 0x13: Brightness

Send this instruction to set the BRIGHTNESS (Byte3) of an input (Byte2).

To request the BRIGHTNESS value of an input, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set the BRIGHTNESS of input 1 to 0x73, send 0x13 0x81 0xf3 0x88.

To set the BRIGHTNESS of input 1 to 0xfe, send 0x13 0x81 0xfe 0xc8 (MSB of BYTE3 is in LAST byte).

To find out the BRIGHTNESS setting of input 1, send 0x13 0xc1 0x80 0x88. The unit would respond by sending 0x53 0xc1 0xf3

0x88 in the former case.

Instruction 0x1a: PIP size

Sending this instruction selects the PIP size (Byte3) of an input (Byte2)..

To inquire about the PIP size of one of the inputs, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set the PIP size of input 2 to 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 instruction positions the x co-ordinate (Byte3) of an input (Byte2).

To request the x co-ordinate of an input, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set the x co-ordinate of input 2 at 0x57, send 0x1b 0x82 0xd7 0x88.

To set the x co-ordinate of input 2 at 0x97, send 0x1b 0x82 0x87 0xc8.

To find out the x co-ordinate for input 2, send 0x1b 0xc2 0x80 0x88. The unit would respond by sending 0x5b 0xc2 0xd7 0x88 in

the former case, or by sending 0x5b 0xc2 0xd7 0xc8 in the latter case.

Instruction 0x1c: PIP position: Y

Sending this instruction positions the y co-ordinate (Byte3) of an input (Byte2).

To request the y co-ordinate of an input, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set the y co-ordinate of input 2 at 0x14, send 0x1c 0x82 0x94 0x88.

To set the y co-ordinate of input 2 at 0x94, send 0x1c 0x82 0x94 0xc8.

To find out the y co-ordinate for input 2, send 0x1c 0xc2 0x80 0x88. The unit would respond by sending 0x5c 0xc2 0x94 0x88 in the

former case, or by sending 0x5c 0xc2 0x94 0xc8 in the latter case.

Instruction 0x1d: Border

Send this instruction to select whether there is a BORDER around the PIPs, and to select the color of the BORDER. Byte3

configures the selection.

To inquire about the BORDER, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To set a white border, send 0x1d 0x80 0x81 0x88.

To find out about the border, send 0x1d 0xc0 0x80 0x88. In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x5d 0xc0 0x81 0x88.

Instruction 0x1e: Freeze

Send this instruction to FREEZE or UNFREEZE an input.

To inquire if an input is frozen, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To freeze input 3, send 0x1e 0x83 0x81 0x88.

To find out whether input 3 is frozen, send 0x1e 0xc3 0x80 0x88. In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x5e 0xc3 0x81

0x88.

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Instruction 0x21 to Instruction 0x29: Labeling

For these instructions, set Byte2 with the input number and set Byte3 is set with the hexadecimal value of the ASCII

character. The character number is defined from right to left (when read), with the right-hand most character = character 1. Up

to 9 characters are allowed in any label.

To request the character of a label, define Byte2 as above, and set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3

appropriately.

For example:

To label input 3 as "KRAMER", send the following data:

0x26 0x83 0xcb 0x88 ("K" defined to character 6)

0x25 0x83 0xd2 0x88 ("R" defined to character 5)

0x24 0x83 0xc1 0x88 ("A" defined to character 4)

0x23 0x83 0xcd 0x88 ("M" defined to character 3)

0x22 0x83 0xc5 0x88 ("E" defined to character 2)

0x21 0x83 0xd2 0x88 ("R" defined to character 1)

To request character number 5 defined to input 3 in the example above (ASCII "R", ie. 0x52), send 0x25 0xc3 0x80 0x88. The unit

responds by sending 0x65 0xc3 0xd2 0x88.

Instruction 0x31: OSD

Send this instruction to select whether or not to display the OSD (On-Screen-Display). Note that the front-panel LCD is

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 OSD setting, send 0x31 0xc0 0x80 0x88. In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x71 0xc0 0x81 0x88.

Instruction 0x39: Auto-save

Send this instruction to select whether or not to recall the unit's last settings when cycling power.

To inquire if the auto-save option is on, set the RQ bit. The unit responds by setting Byte3 appropriately.

For example:

To turn on the auto-save option, send 0x39 0x80 0x81 0x88.

To inquire about the auto-save setting, send 0x39 0xc0 0x80 0x88. In this case the unit would respond by sending 0x79 0xc0 0x81

0x88.

Instruction 0x3d: Identify machine

This instruction (inquiry) is used for machine identification. It can only be used with the RQ bit set. The user sends the

inquiry with the INSTRUCTION and Byte3 as defined above, and the unit answers with the appropriate value of Byte3.

For example:

If 0x3d 0xc1 0x80 0x88 is sent to a PIP-300, it would reply by sending 0x7d 0xc1 0x83 0x88

If 0x3d 0xc1 0x80 0x88 is sent to a PIP-400, it would reply by sending 0x7d 0xc1 0x84 0x88

If 0x3d 0xc3 0x80 0x88 is sent to a unit with version number 6.3, it would reply by sending 0x7d 0xc6 0x83 0x88

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This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:

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"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);

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