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Kramer Electronics Ltd.
USER MANUAL
ACCESSORIES
Model: PIP-200
IMPORTANT: Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled
"Unpacking and Contents"
Kramer Electronics, Ltd. P/N: 2900-008001
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Table Of Contents Section Name Page 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Factors Affecting Quality of Results 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS 1 3 HOW DO I GET STARTED? 2 4 UNPACKING AND CONTENTS 2 4.1 Optional Accessories 3 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PIP-200 4 6 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 6 6.1 Picture in Picture 6 7 INSTALLATION 7 7.1 Rack Mounting 7 8 CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES 7 9 USING THE PIP-200 7 9.1 Turning on the Machine 7 9.2 Setting the Internal Jumpers 7 9.3 Con
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1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Kramer Electronics - Picture-in-Picture Inserter. Since 1981 Kramer has been dedicated to the development and manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment. The Kramer line has become an integral part of many of the best production and presentation facilities around the world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line, making the best even better. Kramer’s line of professional video/audio electronic
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2 SPECIFICATIONS PIP-200 Function Picture in Picture Inserter Input Type/Standards 2 video, each composite or Y/C PAL, NTSC (both), SECAM Input Connections Composite: BNC connector; YC: 4P connector Input Level Composite: 1Vpp/75ohm, YC: 1Vpp/75ohm (Y), 0.3Vpp/75ohm (C) Inserted Picture Size 1/4, 1/9, 1/16, 1/36th. Inserted Resolution 6 bits Output Type 1 composite video + Y/C PAL, NTSC (both) Output Connector Composite: BNC connector; YC: 4P connector Output Level Composite:
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4.1 Optional Accessories The following accessories, which are available from Kramer, can enhance implementation of your machine. For information regarding cables and additional accessories, contact your Kramer dealer. VS-5x4 - (5x4 Video/ Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher) can be serially connected between sources and the PIP- 200 for video and audio input switching. The VS-5x4 may also be used as one 1:4 or two 2:2 Y/C-video/audio DAs or any other combination as well. The VS-5x4 switche
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5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PIP-200 The KRAMER PIP-200 is a Multi-Standard Picture in Picture Video Inserter designed for studio and other applications for monitoring and special effects generation. Front panel switches control the size of the inserted picture (1/4, 1/9, 1/16 or 1/36th of the screen), its position, its border color and matte color and they can also be used to freeze the inserted picture. The user can flip between the inserted and background image, with a key or wipe
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Table 2: PIP-200 Front Panel Features (Continued) No. Feature Function 15. COARSE pushbutton Toggles from fine position control to coarse control. Illuminates when coarse control is selected. 16. POSITION pushbuttons Move the inserted picture along the X, Y-axis. 17. PAL LEDs Illuminate when IN A and/or IN B receive a PAL system signal. 18. SECAM LEDs Illuminate when IN A and/or IN B receive a SECAM system signal. 19. NTSC LEDs Illuminate when IN A and/or IN B receive a NTSC syst
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6 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 6.1 Picture in Picture Figure 2 illustrates a typical set-up of the PIP-200: Two incoming video signals from video sources are connected to the PIP-200 video inputs. The PIP-200 outputs the incoming signals to an acceptor in a "PIP" (Picture in Picture) mode and the operator uses the programming keys to control the inserted pictures. Perform the following steps (as necessary): 1. Connect two video sources to the PIP-200 input sockets and select Composite or YC
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7 INSTALLATION 7.1 Rack Mounting The PIP-200 can be rackmounted in a standard 19" (1U) EIA rack. The machine does not require any specific spacing for ventilation above or below the unit. To mount the machine, simply place the unit's ears against the rack rails of your rack and insert standard screws through each of the four corner holes. 8 CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES Video sources and output devices (such as monitors, projectors or recorders) may be connected to the PIP-200 through
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9.3 Connecting to a PC Connections between your PIP-200 and a PC are made using your computer’s RS-232 communication port. This port is either a DB-9 9-pin port or DB-25 25-pin port. The cable connecting your PIP-200 to a PC should be wired as shown in Figure 4. Please keep in mind that it is not recommended to extend an RS-232 signal beyond a length of 25 feet, without use of an RS-232 to RS-422 protocol converter at both the PC and the machine. An adapter is provided with the ma
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NOTE The PIP-200 main operation screen buttons function similarly to those located on the machine's front panel. Refer to Table 2: "PIP-200 Front Panel Features" for more details. The software main menu controls include File, Settings, Options and Help as shown below: File Sub Menu - Click on File. The File sub menu appears: Save - When clicked, saves the current configuration of the screen. To save the configuration: click on Save and then select the file location of t
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NOTE When clicking "Exit", the program automatically stores the active port number. When the program is run again, this port number automatically appears. Settings Sub Menu - Click on Settings. The Settings sub menu appears: Port - Defines the active serial port (COM1-COM4) to which the PIP-200 is connected. To select a port, click on the Port button. When the Port screen appears, select the desired port and then click Ok. Reset - Enables selection of two types of confi
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Options Sub Menu - Click on Options. Options sub menu appears: Security – For use by authorized personnel only for firmware configuration. Operation - Enables selection of two types of operation: Immediate or Download: Clicking on Immediate enables immediate control of the PIP-200: Each time a button is clicked, the front panel of the PIP-200 is affected immediately. When clicking on Download a green DOWNLOAD button is displayed at the lower left corner of the screen: Only when
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10 TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Do not locate your machine in an environment where it is susceptible to dust or moisture. Both of these may damage the electronics, and cause erratic operation or failure. Do not locate your machine where temperature and humidity may be excessive. Doing so may also damage the electronics, and cause erratic operation or failure of your machine. Do not clean your machine with abrasives or strong cleaners. Doing so may remove or damage the finish, or may al
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Noise bars are Hum bars (ground loop) are caused by a difference in the ground potential of any "rolling" up or down in two or more devices connected to your signal path. the output image WARNING! or: Do not disconnect the ground from any piece of video equipment in your signal path! Low Frequency Hum in the output signal Check the following to remove hum bars: 1. Confirm that all interconnected equipment is connected to the same phase of power, if possible. 2. Remove e
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12.2 Front Panel Switch Numbering The switches on the front-panel of the machine, (as well as their internal LEDs, where applicable), are defined by the hexadecimal numbering system below: ON WIPE FREEZE INVERT SIZE BORDER MATTE Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R-Y B-Y COARSE LEFT UP RIGHT DOWN 9 A B C D E F LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANT
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HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 4. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center. 5. Whenever warranty service 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, company, address, and a description of the problem(s). 6. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized servi
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The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site: www.kramerelectronics.com From the web site it is also possible to e-mail factory headquarters. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3 Am VeOlamo St. Jerusalem, 95463, Israel. Tel: (972-2)-6544000, Fax: (972-2)-6535369 E-mail: kramerel@netvision.net.il
