Kramer VP-420 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-420, VP-421
PC/HD Scaler
P/N: 2900-000506 Rev 5

VP-420, VP-421 – Contents
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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
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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 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

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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.
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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/.
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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).

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3.1 Defining the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler
This section defines the VP-420.
Figure 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler
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Feature
Function
1
ON LED
Lights when the unit is powered on
2
COMPONENT OUT LED
Lights when component video is output
3
MENU button
Press to enter/escape the on-screen display (OSD)
menu.
Press together with the –button to reset to 720p
4
ENTER button
In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.
Press together with the + button to reset to XGA
5
–/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
6
+/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
7
PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD
connector
Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor
8
PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD
connector
Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source
9
5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit

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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
1
ON LED
Lights when the unit is powered on
2
COMPONENT OUT LED
Lights when component video is output
3
MENU button
Press to view the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Press together with the –button to reset the display to
720p resolution
4
ENTER button
In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.
Press together with the + button to reset to XGA
5
–/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
6
+/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
7
PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD
connector
Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor
8
DVI OUTPUT DVI connector
Connects to DVI acceptor
9
PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD
connector
Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source
10
5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit

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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
1
Pr
2
Y
3
Pb
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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