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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Getting Started
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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