Kramer VP-435 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-435
Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 3
3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance 5
4Your VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 5
5Connecting the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 7
5.1 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 9
6Controlling the VP-435 10
6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 10
6.2 Using the CONTROL Buttons 10
6.2.1 The MAIN MENU 11
6.2.2 The OSD Menu 11
6.3 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 12
7Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler – Front and Rear View 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 8
Figure 3: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 9
Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 12
Tables
Table 1: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler Front Panel Features 6
Table 2: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler Rear Panel Features 6
Table 3: The MAIN MENU Features 11
Table 4: The SETUP Menu Features 11
Table 5: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions 12
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler 13

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-435 Component / UXGA
HDMI Scaler. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, 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-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
•Power adapter (12V DC input)
•Infrared remote control transmitter
•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
2.1 Quick Start
This Quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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 the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-435 is a high quality component video/UXGA to HDMI scaler.
It accepts one of three inputs: either component video1
The VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler:
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.
•Is HDTV compatible and the resolution can be scaled up to 480p, 576p,
720p, 1080i or 1080p via a front panel selector button2
•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 12VDC 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 About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital3
audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema
industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note
that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee.
1 Also known as Y, Pb, Pr, Y, Cb, Cr and YUV; compatible with both SD and HD component
2 Other resolutions can be selected via the OSD menu. These include: 1080i, 1080p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, WXGA,
WSXGA, WUXGA, NATIVE, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, 480i, 480p
3 Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-
to-analog conversions

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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 video monitor, such as a
digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single lengthy3
•Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel
digital audio
cable
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•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)
, and 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

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3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position
your Kramer VP-435 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
Figure 1, Table 1and Table 2define the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI
Scaler:
Figure 1: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler – Front and Rear View

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Table 1: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler Front Panel Features
#
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 Indicator LED Lights when the UXGA input is selected
4 COMP Indicator LED Lights when the COMP input is selected
5 HDMI Indicator LED Lights when the HDMI input is selected
6
Res.
Selector Button Press to select the resolution: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p
7 480p Indicator LED Lights when the 480p resolution is selected
8 576p Indicator LED Lights when the 576p resolution is selected
9 720p Indicator LED Lights when the 720p resolution is selected
10 1080i Indicator LED Lights when the 1080i resolution is selected
11 1080p Indicator LED Lights when the 1080p resolution is selected
12
Control
MENU Button Displays the OSD menu (see section 6.2)
13 ENTER Button Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters
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14 - Button Press to move down the menu list
1
15 + Button Press to move up the menu list values
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Table 2: VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
16 HDMI Out Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor
17 HDMI In 3.5mm Mini Jack Connector Connects to the analog unbalanced stereo audio signal
2
18 HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI source
19 UXGA In 3.5mm Mini Jack Connector Connects to the analog unbalanced stereo audio signal
source
20 UXGA 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the UXGA source
21 COMP In L RCA Connector Connect to the left and right analog unbalanced stereo
audio source (of the COMP source)
22 R RCA Connector
23 PRRCA Connector
24 PBRCA Connector Connects to the component video source3
25 YRCA Connector
26 Remote Terminal Block Connects to a contact closure switch (see section 5.1)
27 12 VDC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
1 See section 6.2.2
2 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
3 For component video, connect all three connectors: Y, Cb, Cr (also known as YUV)

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5 Connecting the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
To connect1your VP-435, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the
following:
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
connector2
4. Connect the HDMI Out connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a
plasma display).
, and to the HDMI In analog audio 3.5mm mini jack connector.
5. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
1 You do not have to connect all the inputs, connect only those that are required
2 Alternatively, you can connect the DVI connector on the DVD player to the HDMI connector on the VP-435 via a
DVI-HDMI adapter

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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler