Kramer VP-435 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-435
Component / UXGA HDMI
Scaler
P/N: 2900-000262 Rev 13

VP-435 – 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-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 4
4Connecting the VP-435 6
4.1 Connecting the Remote Terminal Block 7
5Operating the VP-435 9
5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 9
5.2 Using the CONTROL Buttons 9
5.3 Using the IR Remote Control Transmitter 12
6Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 7
Figure 3: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 8
Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 12

VP-435 - 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-435 Component / UXGA HDMI
Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches
Home theater up-scaling

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VP-435 - 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-435 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-435 - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer VP-435 is a high-quality component video/UXGA to HDMI scaler.
It accepts one of three inputs: either component video (Y, Pb, Pr; Y, Cb, Cr and
YUV; compatible with both SD and HD component) on RCA connectors, computer
graphics on a 15-pin HD connector, or an HDMI signal, selected via a front panel
selector button or via the remote contact closure switch. It scales the video, embeds
the audio, and outputs the signal to the HDMI output.
The VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler:
Is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be scaled up to 480p, 576p,
720p, 1080i or 1080p via a front panel selector button
Other resolutions can be selected via the OSD menu.
Has analog audio inputs for the COMP, UXGA and HDMI inputs
Automatically detects and selects the audio source for the HDMI input.
Default selection is HDMI –if this is not present, then the machine uses the
audio from the analog input
Comes with an On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment,
accessible via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons
Has a non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
Is housed in a desktop sized enclosure and is 12V DC fed
Control your VP-435:
Directly, via the front panel push buttons
Remotely, from the infrared remote control transmitter
Remotely, from the REMOTE contact closure switch
3.1 Defining the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
This section defines the VP-435.

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Figure 1: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
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Feature
Function
1
IR Receiver
Receives signals from the remote control transmitter
2
INPUT Selector Button
Press to select the UXGA input, the COMP input, or the
HDMI input
3
UXGA, COMP, HDMI INPUT
LEDs
Each LED lights when its input is selected
4
Selector Button
Press to select the resolution: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i or
1080p
5
480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i or
1080p RES LEDs
Each LED lights when its resolution is selected
6
MENU Button
Displays the OSD menu (see Section 5.2)
7
ENTER Button
Press to accept changes and change the SETUP
parameters (see Section 5.2)
8
- Button
Press to move down the menu list
9
+ Button
Press to move up the menu list values
10
HDMI OUT Connector
Connects to the HDMI acceptor
11
HDMI IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connects to the analog unbalanced stereo audio signal
The audio source is automatically detected and selected.
The default selection is the audio signal embedded in the
HDMI signal. If this is not present, then the machine uses
the audio from the analog input
12
HDMI IN Connector
Connects to the HDMI source
13
UXGA IN 3.5mm Mini Jack
Connector
Connects to the analog unbalanced stereo audio signal
source
14
UXGA IN 15-pin HD Connector
Connects to the UXGA source
15
COMP IN Pr, Pb, Y RCA
Connectors
Connects to the component video source
For component video, connect all three connectors: Y,
Cb, Cr (also known as YUV)
16
COMP IN R, L RCA Connectors
Connect to the left and right analog unbalanced stereo
audio source (of the COMP source)
17
REMOTE Terminal Block
Connects to a contact closure switch (see Section 4.1)
18
12V DC Connector
+12V DC connector for powering the unit

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VP-435 - Connecting the VP-435
4 Connecting the VP-435
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VP-435. After connecting your VP-435, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect your VP-435, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:
You do not have to connect all the inputs, connect only those that are required.
1. Connect a component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the
COMP In Y, Pb, Pr, RCA connectors, and to the COMP In L and R audio
RCA connectors.
2. Connect a computer graphics source to the UXGA In 15-pin HD connector,
and to the UXGA In audio 3.5mm mini jack connector.
3. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI In
connector, and to the HDMI In analog audio 3.5mm mini jack connector.
Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI
connector on the VP-435 via a DVI-HDMI adapter.
4. Connect the HDMI Out connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
plasma display).
5. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
4.1 Connecting the Remote Terminal Block
The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the Input
selector button. Using the contact closure remote control (also known as push-to-
make momentary contact) you can select the HDMI, the COMP or the UXGA
input. To do so, momentarily connect the required input (HDMI, COMP or UXGA)
pin on the REMOTE terminal block connector to the GND (Ground) pin, as Figure 3
illustrates.
DO NOT Connect more than one PIN to the GND PIN at the same
time.
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