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
1
14 - Button Press to move down the menu list
1
15 + Button Press to move up the menu list values
1
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

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5.1 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs
The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the Input
selector button. Using the contact closure remote control you can select the
HDMI, the COMP or the UXGA input. To do so, temporarily connect the
required input1pin on the REMOTE terminal block connector to the GND
(Ground) pin, as Figure 3illustrates.
DO NOT Connect more than one PIN to the GND PIN at the same time
To select HDMI,
temporarily short
the HDMI PIN to
the GND PIN
To select COMP,
temporarily short
the COMP PIN to
the GND PIN
To select UXGA,
temporarily short
the UXGA PIN to
the GND PIN
Figure 3: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs
1 HDMI, COMP or UXGA

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6 Controlling the VP-435
The VP-435 can be controlled directly via the front panel buttons (see section
6.1), via the OSD menu (see section 6.2), and/or remotely from the infrared
remote control transmitter (see section 6.3).
6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons
The VP-435 includes the following front panel buttons:
•An Input selector button for selecting the required input (UXGA, COMP.
or HDMI)
•A resolution (Res.) button for selecting the desired resolution
•Control buttons, including the MENU, ENTER, + and – buttons
6.2 Using the CONTROL Buttons
The CONTROL buttons let you control the VP-435 via the OSD menu. Press
the:
•MENU button to enter the menu1
•ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu settings
•+ and – buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is displayed on
the video output
On the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu.
1 The default timeout is set to 10 seconds

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6.2.1 The MAIN MENU
Table 3defines the MAIN MENU features and functions.
Table 3: The MAIN MENU Features
Mode
Function
CONTRAST Set the contrast (0 to 100)
BRIGHTNESS Set the brightness (0 to 100)
FINETUNE Set the hue, saturation and sharpness (0 to 100)
COLOR Set the red, green and blue shades (0 to 100)
SIZE Select the size of the display: full, overscan, underscan, letter box, panscan
OUTPUT Select the output resolution from the menu:
Appears as: Output resolution: Appears as: Output resolution:
1080I60 1080i @60Hz NATIVE
1
1080P60 1080p @60Hz VGA 640x480
576I 576i SVGA 800x600
576P 576p XGA 1024x768
720P50 720p @50Hz SXGA 1280x1024
1080I50 1080i @50Hz UXGA 1600x1200
1080P50 1080p @50Hz 480I 480i
WXGA 1366x768 480P 480p
WSXGA 1680x1050 720P60 720p @50Hz
WUXGA 1920x1200
OSD Set the OSD parameters: H POSITION, V POSITION, TIMER, BACKGROUND (see
section 6.2.2)
FACTORY RESET Resets to the default parameters (resolution is set to VGA
2
INFORMATION
)
Displays the source, the input resolution, the output resolution and the software version
EXIT Select to exit the menu
6.2.2 The OSD Menu
Table 4defines the OSD menu.
Table 4: The SETUP Menu Features
Parameter
Function
H POSITION Sets the horizontal position of the OSD (from 0 to 100)
V POSITION Sets the vertical position of the OSD (from 0 to 100)
TIMER Sets the timeout period in seconds (from 5 to 100). The default timeout is 10 seconds
BACKGROUND Sets the OSD background between 0 (solid black) and 8 (transparent)
1 Select “NATIVE” to select the output resolution from the EDID of the connected HDMI monitor
2 If you cannot see the display after factory reset, use the front panel Res. button to set the correct resolution

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6.3 Controlling via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter
You can control the VP-435 from the infrared remote control transmitter, as
Figure and4Table define:5
POWER
SIZE
HD PC HDMI
VGA SVGA XGA
SXGA UXGA
1080i
1080p480p 720p
NATIVE
EXIT
INFO
MENU
OK
Figure 4: Infrared Remote Control
Transmitter
Table 5: Infrared Remote Control
Transmitter Functions
Keys Function
SIZE Set the size of the image displayed
POWER Turn the unit VP-434 ON or OFF1
HD Select the component video input
PC Select the UXGA input
HDMI Select the HDMI input
VGA Set the output resolution to VGA
SVGA Set the output resolution to SVGA
XGA Set the output resolution to XGA
SXGA Set the output resolution to SXGA
UXGA Set the output resolution to UXGA
1080i Set the output resolution to 1080i
480p Set the output resolution to 480p
720p Set the output resolution to 720p
1080p Set the output resolution to 1080p
INFO Displays the selected input, the input
and output resolutions and the firmware
versions on the OSD
NATIVE Select the output resolution from the
EDID of the connected HDMI monitor
Four navigation keys
OK Press to accept changes
MENU Enter the OSD menu
EXIT EXIT the menu
1 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front panel are disabled

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7 Technical Specifications
Table 6includes the technical specifications1
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-435 Component / UXGA HDMI Scaler
:
INPUTS: 1 HDMI connector
1 UXGA on a 15-pin HD connector
1 component video on 3 RCA connectors
1 analog unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mini jack connector (for the HDMI input)
1 analog unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mini jack connector (for the UXGA input)
2 analog unbalanced stereo audio (left and right) on RCA connectors, 4dBm nominal
OUTPUT: 1 HDMI connector
OUTPUT
RESOLUTIONS:
1080i, 1080p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, WXGA, WSXGA, WUXGA, NATIVE,
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, 480i, 480p
OUTPUT REFRESH
RATE:
60Hz for computer graphics resolutions, 50/60Hz for HDTV resolutions
CONTROLS: Front panel buttons, contact closure and infrared remote for menu driven OSD
control
ADDITIONAL
CONTROLS:
Contrast, brightness, hue, saturation and sharpness; red, green and blue;
Resolution, image size
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 800mA
DIMENSIONS: 21.5cm x 16.1cm x 4.36cm (8.46” x 6.34” x 1.7”) W, D, H
WEIGHT: 1.1kg (2.43lb) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, IR remote control
OPTIONS Rack adapter
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOIS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVEREDANDWHATIS NOTCOVERED
WHAT W E WIL L PAY FOR AND W HAT W E WI LL NO T PAY F O R
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
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HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expensesfor covered items.We will not pay for the following:
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall
not be liable for:
This warranty gives youspecific legalrights, andyou may alsohave other rights, which vary from place to place.
Allproducts returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. Thismay be obtained from your dealer.
Thisequipment has been tested to determine compliance with therequirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and lightindustry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential,commercialand lightindustry environment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification,or failure to followinstructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attemptedrepair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product(claims must be presentedto the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesused inconjunction with the product
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damage to other property caused by defects inthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercialloss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations andexclusions maynot applyto you.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
* FCC and CE approvedusingSTPcable (for twistedpair products)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.