Kramer VP-410 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-410
Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 3
4Defining the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler 5
5Connecting the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler 6
6Controlling the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler 6
6.1 Controlling the Output Resolution 7
6.2 Using the OSD to Change the Display Parameter Values 7
7Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler Front and Rear Panels 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler 6
Tables
Table 1: VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler Front and Rear Panel Features 5
Table 2: The Display Menu and Parameters 7
Table 3: The OSD Settings Menu and Parameters 8
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler 8

Introduction
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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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional 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 groups1
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler.
This product is ideal for:
that are clearly defined by function.
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches
•Home theater up-scaling
The package includes the following items:
•VP-410 Video-Audio To HDMI Scaler
•Power adapter (+5V DC output)
•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
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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 Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available from http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This Quick Start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler is a high quality, composite
video and audio to HDMI scaler. It scales the video, embeds the audio, and
transmits the signal on the HDMI output.
The VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler features:
•HDTV compatibility where the resolution can be scaled to 480p, 576p,
720p, 1080i or 1080p via a front panel selector button
•An unbalanced analog stereo audio input for the composite source
•An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment accessible via
the front-panel buttons
•A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
•Housing in a TOOLS enclosure
•An external +5V DC source, making it suitable for field operation
To achieve the best performance we recommend:
•Connecting only high quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your Kramer VP-410 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.1 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed, all-digital1
1 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog
conversions
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the maximum high-definition image and sound quality in use
today. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP
Licensee.

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Overview
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In particular, HDMI1
•Provides a simple
:
2interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-
top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and a video monitor, such as a digital
flat LCD/plasma television (DTV), over a single extended length3
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio
cable
4
•Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,
with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and
requirements
on a single cable
•Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed digital video
quality via a single cable5
•Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
with a user-friendly connector
•Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a
DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as
automatic configuration and one-button play
HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p,
1080i, and 1080p/60), standard definition formats, such as NTSC or PAL, as well
as 480p and 576p.
1 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC
2 With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently
used in A/V systems is reduced
3 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
4 HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to support
Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
5 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-
effective manner

Defining the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
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4 Defining the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler.
Figure 1: VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler Front and Rear Panels
Table 1: VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler Front and Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 OUTPUT RES. Button Output
Resolution
Selection
Press to select the resolution: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p
2 480p, 576p,
720p,1080i, 1080p
Indicator LEDs
The respective LED lights indicating the selected output resolution
3 MENU Button
Control
Displays or exits the OSD menu (see Section 6.2)
4 ENTER Button Press to highlight the value to change or to return back to the parameter
menu (see Section 6.2)
5 -Button Press to go up the parameter list or to adjust the parameter values (see
Section 6.2)
6 +Button Press to go down the parameter list or to adjust the parameter values
(see Section 6.2)
7 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to HDMI acceptor
8 AUDIO IN LEFT RCA Connector Connect to unbalanced audio stereo source left channel
9 AUDIO IN RIGHT RCA Connector Connect to unbalanced audio stereo source right channel
10 CV IN RCA Connector Connect to composite video source
11 5V DC Connect to +5V DC power adapter (center conductor positive)

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Connecting the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
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5 Connecting the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
To connect your VP-410 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player) to
the CV IN RCA connector, and connect the unbalanced audio stereo source
channels to the AUDIO IN LEFT and RIGHT RCA connectors.
2. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to the HDMI acceptor (for example, an
LCD/plasma display).
3. Connect the +5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
6 Controlling the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
The VP-410 is controlled directly via the front panel buttons (see Section 6.1 and
Section 6.2).
The VP-410 includes the following front panel control buttons:
•OUTPUT RES button for selecting the required output; 480p, 576p, 720p,
1080i, or 1080p
•MENU, ENTER, – and + buttons for control via the OSD menu

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6.1 Controlling the Output Resolution
The OUTPUT RES button has two functions:
•Repeated pressing of the OUTPUT RES button cycles through the available
output resolutions. The resolution in current operation is indicated by the lit LED
•Holding down the OUTPUT RES button for three seconds displays a list of
available output resolutions with the currently selected resolution
highlighted
6.2 Using the OSD to Change the Display Parameter Values
The control buttons let you set the VP-410 display parameters via the OSD menu
as follows:
•Press the MENU button to enter or exit the menu
•Press the ENTER button to enter or exit a parameter to change its value
•The + and – buttons have two functions:
Press the buttons to move up or down through the parameters
Press the buttons to increase or decrease, or cycle through the parameter
values
Table 2 defines the Display Menu and parameters.
Table 2: The Display Menu and Parameters
Parameter Function Value Range Factory Default
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast From 0 to 255 128
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness From 0 to 255 128
SATURATION Adjusts the saturation From 0 to 255 128
HUE Adjusts the hue From -128 to 128
Not available in PAL
00
AUTO SYNC OFF Turns auto sync on/off1ON/OFF OFF
ASPECT RATIO Adjusts the aspect ratio of
the output
FULL/4:3/16:9 FULL
OVER SCANNING Adjusts the over scanning
value
OFF/5%/10%/15%/20% 5%
NOISE REDUCTION Adjusts the noise reduction
filter
Off/Typ/Min/Max Typ
OUTPUT Adjusts the output resolution 480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p 720p
REFRESH RATE Sets the output refresh rate FOLLOW/50Hz/60Hz
50Hz/60Hz not available with
480p and 576p resolutions
FOLLOW
OSD SETTINGS Enter OSD Settings menu
(see Table 3)
FACTORY DEFAULT Reverts settings to factory
defaults
1 When on, the VP-410 disables its output syncs after a few minutes when no input source is detected. This feature is useful for
applications where the projector should automatically shut down when no source is present.

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Technical Specifications
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Table 3 defines the OSD Menu and parameters.
Table 3: The OSD Settings Menu and Parameters
Parameter Function Value Range Factory Default
H POSITION Adjusts the OSD horizontal
position
From 0 to 42 007
V POSITION Adjusts the OSD vertical position From 0 to 24 005
TIMEOUT Adjusts the OSD menu timeout Off/From 3 to 30 005
TRANSPARENCY Adjusts the OSD transparency From -0 to 15 010
EXIT Exits the OSD Settings menu to
the Display Menu (see Table 2)
7 Technical Specifications
Table 4: Technical Specifications1
INPUTS:
of the VP-410 Video-Audio to HDMI Scaler
1 composite video (1Vpp/75 Ω) on an RCA connector
1 unbalanced audio (1Vpp/47kΩ) stereo on RCA connectors
OUTPUT: 1 HDMI
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS
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HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p:
PROCESSING DELAY: 2 frames
CONTROLS: Front panel buttons for output resolution and menu driven OSD control
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS: Contra
st, brightness, saturation, hue, auto sync, aspect ratio, over scanning,
noise reduction
POWER SOURCE: +5V DC, 430mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 6.9cm x 2.4cm (4.72” x 2.72” x 0.94”) W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.4kg (0.88lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapter RK-3T
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 All resolutions are outputted @ 60Hz, except 576p which is outputted @ 50Hz