Kramer VP-417 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-417
Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
4Defining the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler 4
5Connecting the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler 5
6Operating the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler 6
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 6
6.2 Using the OSD 7
6.2.1 The Main Menu 7
6.2.2 The OSD Settings Submenu 8
6.3 Native Output Resolution 8
7Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler 5
Tables
Table 1: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Front Panel Features 4
Table 2: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Rear Panel Features 5
Table 3: 15-pin HD Pinout for HD 6
Table 4: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions 7
Table 5: The OSD Submenu Parameters and Functions 8
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler 9

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
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler
which is ideal for:
that are clearly defined by function.
•Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and houses of
worship
•Home theater up-scaling
The package includes the following items:
•VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI 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 on 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-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler is a high-performance digital
scaler for computer graphics and HDTV signals. It up-scales composite and Y/C
(s-Video) signals to resolutions up to WUXGA (HD). The following output
resolutions are supported:
•PC: XGA (1024x768), WXGA (1280x800), SXGA (1280x1024), UXGA
(1600x1200), WUXGA (1920x1200)
•HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz
The VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler also features:
•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
•RGBHV (PC) and DVI video outputs
•An external +5V DC power source, making it suitable for field operation
You can operate your VP-417 directly via the front panel push buttons and the
OSD.
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-417 away
from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Defining the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler
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4 Defining the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler front panel
features.
Figure 1: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Front Panel
Table 1: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Front Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 INPUT SELECT Input selector
button Press to toggle between the CV or the Y/C (s-Video) input
2 CV Input LED Input source
selection LEDs Lights green when the CV input is selected
3 Y/C Input LED Lights green when the Y/C inputis selected
4 OUTPUT RES. Output resolution
selector button Press to display (OSD) the current output resolution. Press again to cycle through the output resolutions (see Section 6.1). Individual
LEDs indicate the current resolution
5 HD LED
Output resolution
LEDs
Lights blue to indicate that the (HD) 480p to 1080p range1is
selected. LED is off when the (PC) XGA to WUXGA range2
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is
selected
XGA/480p LED Lights red when XGA or 480p is selected
7 WXGA/576p LED Lights red when WXGA or 576p is selected
8 SXGA/720p LED Lights red when SXGA or 720p is selected
9 UXGA/1080i LED Lights red when UXGA or 1080i is selected
10 WUXGA/1080p LED Lights red when WUXGA or 1080p is selected
11 MENU button
OSD (On-screen
Display) buttons
Press to enter/exit the menu
12 ENTER button Press to select the highlighted menu item
13 – Button Press to step down through the menu options or to decrement a
parameter value
14 +Button Press to step up through the menu options or to increment a
parameter value
Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler rear panel
features.
1 The resolution printed on the bottom row of text above the resolution LEDs
2 The resolution printed on the upper row of text above the resolution LEDs

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Figure 2: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Rear Panel
Table 2: VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
15 DVI OUT Connector Outputs
Connect to the DVI acceptor
16 PC/HD OUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the PC, RGBHV or HD acceptor
17 Y/C IN 4-pin s-Video Connector Inputs Connect to the s-Video source
18 CV IN RCA Connector Connect to the composite video source
19 5V DC Connect to the +5V DC power adapter, center pin positive
5 Connecting the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler
To connect the VP-417, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler

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1. Connect a CV source (for example, a composite video player) to the CV IN
connector.
2. Connect a Y/C source (for example, an s-Video player) to the Y/C IN connector.
3. Connect the PC/HD OUT 15-pin HD connector to a PC/HD acceptor (for
example, a PC display or HDTV acceptor) as follows:
When connecting to a VGA acceptor (RGBHV), connect to the acceptor’s
VGA connector
When connecting to a component acceptor (YPbPr), connect as shown in
Table 3 Table 3: 15-pin HD Pinout for HD
PIN # Signal
1 Pr
2 Y
3 Pb
6, 7, 8 Ground
4. Connect the DVI OUT connector to a DVI1
5. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and to the mains
electricity (not shown in
acceptor (for example, a DVI
projector).
Figure 3).
6 Operating the VP-417 Video to PC/HD/DVI Scaler
The VP-417 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the OSD
(On-screen Display) menu (see Section 6.2).
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons
During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons operate in the
following manner:
•INPUT SELECT: Toggles between the CV and Y/C inputs
•OUTPUT RESOLUTION : Cycles through the following output
resolutions after displaying the current output resolution;
HD LED off: XGA, WXGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA
HD LED on: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
•MENU: Opens the OSD main menu (see Section 6.2). Press a second time
to close the OSD
•ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu item or parameter
1 Or HDMI

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6.2 Using the OSD
You can use the OSD to set a wide variety of parameters.
When using the OSD, the front panel buttons operate in the following manner:
•MENU: Opens the OSD main menu (see Table 4). Press a second time to
close the OSD
•ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu option or parameter
•– : Steps up through the menu options or decrements a parameter value
•+ : Steps down through the menu options or increments a parameter value
Example of Setting a Parameter
The following steps are an example of setting parameters to increase the saturation
on the display:
1. From normal operation1
2. Press the + or – button to highlight SATURATION.
SATURATION changes to green when highlighted.
, press MENU.
The OSD Main Menu appears on the screen.
3. Press ENTER.
The saturation parameter changes to red.
4. Press the + button to increase the value or the – button to decrease the value.
5. Press ENTER to set the value.
The saturation parameter changes to white.
6. To return to normal operation, either:
Press MENU
Wait until the menu times out automatically
6.2.1 The Main Menu
Table 4 defines the Main Menu parameters and functions.
Table 4: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions
Parameter Function Value Range Factory
Default
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast 0 to 255 128
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness 0 to 255 128
SATURATION Adjusts the saturation 0 to 255 128
HUE Adjusts the hue -128 to 128 (Not available in PAL) 000
AUTO SYNC OFF Turns auto sync on/off
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ON/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
1 That is, the user is not within the OSD menu
2 When on, the VP-417 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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Parameter Function Value Range Factory
Default
OUTPUT Adjusts the output resolution 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p,
VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1280x800,
WXGA, WSXGA, SXGA,
1400x1050, 1680x1050, UXGA,
WUXGA, 1920x1080, Native (see
Section 6.3)
XGA
REFRESH RATE Sets the output refresh rate FOLLOW/50Hz/60Hz
(50Hz/60Hz not available with 480p
and 576p resolutions)
FOLLOW
OSD SETTINGS Submenu— Adjusts On-screen
Display parameters
(see Section 6.2.2)
FACTORY DEFAULT Reverts all parameters to factory
defaults
HD OUTPUT COLOR Sets the color format of the
output resolution (see note
below)
YPbPr, RGBHV RGBHV
INFORMATION Displays input source, output
resolution and firmware version
Note: If HD OUPUT COLOR is set to YPbPr, when an HD resolution is selected
(for example, 480P/576p), the color space will be YPbPr. For RGBHV resolutions
(for example, 1280x1024), the output is always in the RGBHV color space.
6.2.2 The OSD Settings Submenu
The OSD Settings Submenu allows you to adjust the location, timeout and
transparency of the OSD (see Table 5).
Table 5: The OSD Submenu Parameters and Functions
Parameter Function Value Range Factory
Default
DISPLAY Displays the input and output information Info—Displays for a
few seconds
On—Always on
Off—Always OFF
H POSITION Adjusts the OSD horizontal position 0 to 42 007
V POSITION Adjusts the OSD vertical position 0 to 24 005
TIMEOUT Adjusts the OSD menu timeout (in seconds) Off, 3 to 30 005
TRANSPARENCY Adjusts the OSD transparency 0 to 15 010
EXIT Exits the OSD Settings submenu to the Main Menu
(see Table 4)
6.3 Native Output Resolution
When the output resolution is set to Native, the VP-417 reads the EDID of the
display and sets the output resolution accordingly.