Kramer VP-420 Manuale utente

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-420, VP-421

PC/HD Scaler

P/N: 2900-000506 Rev 5

VP-420, VP-421 – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 5

3.2 Defining the VP-421 PC/HD Scaler 6

4Connecting the VP-420, VP-421 7

5Operating the VP-420, VP-421 9

5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 9

5.2 Using the OSD 9

6Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 5

Figure 2: VP-421 PC/HD Scaler 6

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 8

VP-420, VP-421 - Introduction

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 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 11 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 and GROUP 11:

Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-420, VP-421 PC/HD Scaler, which

is ideal for the following typical applications:

Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels

and churches, production studios, rental and staging

Home theater up-scaling

VP-420, VP-421 - Getting Started

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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date

user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware

upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality cables)

Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

Position your Kramer VP-420, VP-421 away from moisture, excessive

sunlight and dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

VP-420, VP-421 - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall

adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC

aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by

requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,

Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced

Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and

recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN

facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country

go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VP-420, VP-421 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-420, VP-421 are high-performance digital scalers for computer

graphics and HDTV signals. They up- or down-scale computer graphics and HDTV

signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. The following output resolutions

are supported:

PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1280x800, SXGA, UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, WXGA+,

WSXGA, WUXGA,

COMPONENT: 480p, 576p, 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz.

The VP-420, VP-421 also feature:

An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible via

the front-panel buttons

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used

Quick auto-adjust

A freeze button

RGBHV or component video input and/or output

The VP-421 is identical to the VP-420 with the addition of a DVI output port.

The machines are fed from an external 5V DC source, making them suitable for

field operation.

Operate your VP-420, VP-421/VP-421 directly via the front panel push buttons and

the on-screen display (OSD).

VP-420, VP-421 - Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler

This section defines the VP-420.

Figure 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights when the unit is powered on

COMPONENT OUT LED

Lights when component video is output

MENU button

Press to enter/escape the on-screen display (OSD)

menu.

Press together with the –button to reset to 720p

ENTER button

In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.

Press together with the + button to reset to XGA

–/AUTO ADJUST button

In OSD, press to move backward through the list or to

decrement the parameter value. When not in OSD,

press to automatically adjust the picture to fit the

display

+/FREEZE button

In OSD, press to move forward through the list or to

increment the parameter value. When not in OSD,

press to freeze the display

PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD

connector

Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor

PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD

connector

Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

VP-420, VP-421 - Overview

3.2 Defining the VP-421 PC/HD Scaler

This section defines the VP-421.

Figure 2: VP-421 PC/HD Scaler

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights when the unit is powered on

COMPONENT OUT LED

Lights when component video is output

MENU button

Press to view the on-screen display (OSD) menu.

Press together with the –button to reset the display to

720p resolution

ENTER button

In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.

Press together with the + button to reset to XGA

–/AUTO ADJUST button

In OSD, press to move backward through the list or to

decrement the parameter value. When not in OSD,

press to automatically adjust the picture to fit the

display

+/FREEZE button

In OSD, press to move forward through the list or to

increment the parameter value. When not in OSD,

press to freeze the display

PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD

connector

Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor

DVI OUTPUT DVI connector

Connects to DVI acceptor

PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD

connector

Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

VP-420, VP-421 - Connecting the VP-420, VP-421

4 Connecting the VP-420, VP-421

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your

VP-420, VP-421. After connecting your VP-420, VP-421, connect its

power and then switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-420, VP-421 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect a computer graphics or HDTV source to the PC/HD INPUT 15-pin

HD connector.

2. Connect to the PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD connector to a computer

graphics or HDTV acceptor as follows:

When connecting to an XGA acceptor (RGBHV), connect to the

acceptor’s XGA connector

When connecting to a component acceptor (YPbPr), connect as shown

here:

PIN #

Signal

6, 7, 8

Ground

3. If connecting a VP-421, connect the DVI OUTPUT to a DVI acceptor.

The VP-421 outputs on both the 15-pin HD connector and the DVI connector. You can

connect to either output or to both of them simultaneously.

4. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the

adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).

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