Kramer VP-424 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-424
HDMI to HDMI Scaler
P/N: 2900-000765 Rev 2

VP-424 – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler 5
4Connecting the VP-424 6
5Controlling the VP-424 7
5.1 Using the OSD Menu 7
6Firmware Upgrade 10
7Technical Specifications 11
7.1 Input Resolutions Support 11
Figures
Figure 1: VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler Front Panel 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-424 6

VP-424 - 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 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-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler. This
product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches
Home theater up-scaling

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VP-424 - 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/support/product_downloads.asp
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-424 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.
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
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VP-424 - Getting Started
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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-424 - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler for
HDMI signals. It up- or down-scales HDMI signals to an HDMI output signal.
The VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler features:
A maximum resolution of up to WUXGA and 1080p
A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment
An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible via
the front-panel buttons
HDTV compatibility
HDCP compliance
A built-in ProcAmp for convenient adjustment of color, sharpness, brightness,
contrast, and so on
Digital noise reduction
A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
Multiple aspect ratio selections
A USB port for firmware upgrade
A freeze button
An external 5V DC power source, making it suitable for field operation
Housing in a compact MegaTOOLS™ enclosure, that enables two units to
be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-T2B
rack adapter

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3.1 Defining the VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler
This section defines the VP-424.
Figure 1: VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler Front Panel
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Feature
Function
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ON LED
Lights green when the unit is powered on
2
INPUT LED
Lights blue when an HDMI signal is detected on the input
3
MENU Button
Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Press together with the –button to reset to 720p
4
ENTER Button
In the OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.
Press together with the + button to reset to XGA
5
–Button
In the OSD, press to move backward through the list or to
decrement the parameter value
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+/FREEZE button
In the OSD, press to move forward through the list or to
increment the parameter value.
When not in the OSD, press to freeze the display
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PROGRAM USB Connector
For programming the unit
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HDMI IN Connector
Connects to an HDMI source
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HDMI OUT Connector
Connects to an HDMI acceptor
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5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit

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VP-424 - Connecting the VP-424
4 Connecting the VP-424
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your VP-424. After connecting your VP-424, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VP-424, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN
connector.
2. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
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-424
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VP-424 - Controlling the VP-424
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5 Controlling the VP-424
The VP-424 can be controlled via the OSD menu (see Section 5.1) using the front
panel MENU, ENTER, -, and + buttons (reset to XGA/720p buttons). Toggle the
Freeze button to freeze the image on the display.
5.1 Using the OSD Menu
Press the menu button to enter or exit from the OSD menu. While the OSD menu is
open, you can use the front panel buttons to perform the following functions. Press the:
+ and –buttons to move up and down through the menu items and
increment or decrement the parameter values
ENTER button to select and activate a menu item or accept the parameter
value set
MENU button to close the OSD menu
Here is an example of how to set the parameters, to increase the contrast on the
display:
1. From normal operation, press MENU.
The OSD main menu appears on the screen.
2. Press the + or –button to highlight CONTRAST.
CONTRAST changes to green when highlighted.
3. Press ENTER.
The contrast value parameter changes to red.
4. Press the + button to increase the value (increase the contrast) or
the –button to decrease the value (decrease the contrast).
The value ranges from 0 to 100.
5. Press ENTER to set the value.
The contrast value parameter changes back to white.
6. To return to normal operation, highlight EXIT and press ENTER; press
MENU; or wait until the menu times out.