Kramer VP-471 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-471
3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3Overview 3
4Defining the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 4
5Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 5
6Operating the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 6
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 6
6.2 Using the OSD 6
6.2.1 The Main Menu 7
6.2.2 The Display Submenu 7
6.2.3 The Color Submenu 8
7Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel 4
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 5
Tables
Table 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel Features 4
Table 2: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel Features 5
Table 3: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions 7
Table 4: The Display Submenu Parameters 8
Table 5: The Color Submenu Parameters 8
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 9

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
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer MegaTOOLS®VP-471 3G HD-SDI to
DVI Scaler which 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-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler
•Power adapter (5V DC output)
•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
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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler is a high-performance digital
scaler for signals up to 3G HD-SDI. It up and down-scales SDI, HD-SDI and 3G
HD-SDI signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. The following output
resolutions are supported:
•PC: SVGA, XGA, 1360x768, WXGA, SXGA, 1440x900, SXGA+,
WSXGA+, UXGA, WUXGA, 720x576 @50, 720x480 (NTSC),
1280x720 @50/60 (HD 720), 1920x1080 @50/60 (HD 1080)
•SDTV: 480p and 576p
•HDTV: 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz and 1080p @50/60Hz
The VP-471 also features:
•A maximum data rate of 3Gbps
•Multi-standard operation: SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and
3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
•An OSD (On-screen Display) accessible via the front panel buttons for easy
setup and adjustment
•A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment
•A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used
•A freeze button
•SDI input and loop output (up to 3G HD-SDI)
•A DVI video output
•S/PDIF digital and unbalanced stereo audio outputs
•An external 5V DC source, making it suitable for field operation
•Operation directly via the front panel push buttons and the OSD
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables1
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-471 away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
1 Available from Kramer Electronics at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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4 Defining the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-471.
Figure 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel
Table 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 ON LED Lights green when the unit is powered on
2 SDI LED Lights blue when an SDI signal is detected on the input
3 MENU Button Press to display the OSD (On-screen Display) menu.
When the OSD is not displayed, press together with the – button to set the output
resolution to 720p (1280x720)
4 ENTER Button In the OSD, press to select the highlighted menu item.
When the OSD is not displayed, press together with the + button to set the output
resolution to XGA
5 – Button In the OSD, press to step up through the options or to decrement the parameter value
6 + / FREEZE Button In the OSD, press to step down forward through the options or to increment the
parameter value.
When the OSD is not displayed, press to freeze the display
Figure 1and Table 1 define the rear panel of the VP-471.
Figure 2: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel

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Table 2: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel Features
# Feature Function
1 SDI IN BNC Connector Connect to the SDI source
2 SDI OUT BNC Connector Connect to the SDI acceptor. The signal is re-clocked and
equalized
3 DVI OUT Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor
4 5V DC Connect to the +5V DC power adapter, center pin positive
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AUDIO OUT
Audio Output
Connectors
S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector Connect to a digital audio acceptor (S/PDIF)
6 LEFT Channel Unbalanced Stereo
Audio RCA Connector
Connect to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo audio
acceptor
7 RIGHT Channel Unbalanced
Stereo Audio RCA Connector
Connect to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor
5 Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

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To connect the VP-471, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect the digital SDI camera to the SDI IN BNC connector.
2. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to the SDI display.
3. Connect the S/PDIF AUDIO OUT RCA connector to the digital AV receiver.
4. Connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT RCA connectors to the
unbalanced stereo audio amplifier.
5. Connect the DVI OUT connector to the DVI projector.
6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to 5V DC power socket and to the mains
electricity (not shown in the illustration).
6 Operating the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler
The VP-471 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the OSD menu
(see Section 6.2).
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons
During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons perform in the
following manner:
•MENU: Displays the OSD Main Menu (see Section 6.2). Press a second
time to close the OSD
•FREEZE: Freezes the display. Press a second time to unfreeze the display
•MENU and AUTO ADJUST: Press together to set the output to 720p
(1280x720)
•ENTER and FREEZE: Press together to set the output to XGA (1024x768)
6.2 Using the OSD
The OSD is used to set a variety of parameters.
When using the OSD, the front panel buttons operate in the following manner:
•MENU: Opens the OSD main menu (see Table 3). Press a second time to
close the OSD
•ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu item or parameter
•– : Steps up through the menu list or decrements the parameter value
•+ : Steps down through the menu list or increments the parameter value
Note: After a period of 15 sec with no button activity, the OSD menu times-out
automatically.
Example of Setting a Parameter
To set the green offset value of the display output to 42:
1. From normal operation, press MENU.
The OSD main menu appears on the screen.

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2. Press the + or –button to highlight COLOR.
COLOR changes to green.
3. Press ENTER.
The Display submenu is displayed.
4. Press the + or –button to highlight G OFFSET.
G OFFSET changes to green.
5. Press ENTER.
The G OFFSET parameter changes to red.
6. Press the + button to increase the value to 42.
7. Press ENTER to set the value.
G OFFSET is highlighted in green.
8. To exit normal operation, press MENU.
6.2.1 The Main Menu
Table 3 defines the Main menu parameters and functions.
Table 3: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions
Parameter Function
DISPLAY Sets the output resolution, size and aspect ratio (see Table 4)
COLOR Sets the output color parameters (see Table 5)
SDI AUDIO Selects which embedded audio to output: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Auto
1
,
Off2
Default: Auto
FACTORY RESET Resets all parameters to factory defaults
INFORMATION Displays current input resolution, output resolution and firmware revision
AUTO SYNC OFF When on, this de-activates the output after a few minutes if no input is present3
EXIT Exits the Main menu
6.2.2 The Display Submenu
The Display submenu sets the display output resolution, size and aspect ratio.
Table 4 defines the display output parameters.
1 When set to Auto, the unit searches for the lowest Group number which has audio and selects this audio Group
2 Audio is not outputted
3 Useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input

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Table 4: The Display Submenu Parameters
Parameter
Parameters
Factory Default
OUTPUT Sets the output resolution.
Native, 1920x1080p @50 (HD 1080), 1280x720p @50 (HD 720),
720x576p @50, 1920x1080p (HD 1080), 1280x720p (HD 720),
720x480p (NTSC), 1920x1200p (WUXGA), 1600x1200 (UXGA),
1680x1050 (WSXGA+), 1400x1050 (SXGA+), 1440x900, 1280x1024
(SXGA), 1280x800 (WXGA), 1360x768, 1280x768 (WXGA), 1024x768
(XGA), 800x600 (SVGA)
PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1280x800, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, SXGA+,
WXGA+, WSXGA, WUXGA
SDTV: 480p and 576p
HDTV: 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz
1024x768 @60
SIZE Sets the output size/aspect ratio: Full, Pan scan, Letter box, Under 2,
Under 1, Over scan
Full
EXIT Exits the Display menu
6.2.3 The Color Submenu
The Color submenu sets the display output color parameters. Table 5 defines the
color output parameters.
Table 5: The Color Submenu Parameters
Parameter Function Value Range Factory Default
CONTRAST Sets the output contrast 0-255 105
BRIGHTNESS Sets the output brightness 0-192 96
R Sets the output red value 0-255 128
G Sets the output green value 0-255 128
B Sets the output blue value 0-255 128
R OFFSET Sets the output red signal level offset 0-63 32
G OFFSET Sets the output green signal level offset 0-63 32
B OFFSET Sets the output blue signal level offset 0-63 32
EXIT Exits the Color submenu