Kramer VP-482 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-482
HDMI to 3G HD-SDI Scaler
P/N: 2900-000763 Rev 1

VP-482 – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
4Defining the VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI Scaler 4
5Connecting the VP-482 5
6Operating the VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI Scaler 7
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7
6.2 Using the OSD 7
7Technical Specifications 11
Figures
UFigure 1: VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI ScalerU4
UFigure 2: Connecting the VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI ScalerU5

VP-482 - Introduction 1
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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 groups that are clearly defined
by function: 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI 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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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 cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 to avoid 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 that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer VP-482 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
Caution: 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
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VP-482 - Overview 3
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI Scaler is a high-performance digital
scaler for signals up to 3G HD-SDI. It up-scales and down-scales 3G HD-SDI
signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. The following output resolutions
are supported:
•SDTV: 480i and 576i
•HDTV: 720p @60, 1080p SF30/29/25, 1080p 30/29/25/24/23, 1080p @59,
1080i @59, 720p @59, 480i @59, 576i, 1080p @50, 1080i @50, 720p @50,
1080p @60, 1080i @60
The VP-482 features:
•A data rate of up to 3Gbps
•An HDMI/DVI input (non-HDCP)
•Two SDI outputs (up to 3G HD-SDI)
•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
•An external 5V DC power supply

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4 Defining the VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI
Scaler
This section defines the VP-482.
Figure 1: VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI Scaler
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Feature Function
1 ON LED Lights green when the unit is powered on
2 INPUT LED Lights green when an HDMI signal is detected on the input
3 MENU Button Press to display the OSD (On-screen Display) Main 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 1080p (1920x1080)
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 through the options or to
increment the parameter value.
When the OSD is not displayed, press to freeze the display
7 HDMI IN Connector Connect to the non-HDCP HDMI source
8 SDI OUT 1 BNC
Connector
Connect to the SDI acceptor 1. The signal is reclocked and
equalized
9 SDI OUT 2 BNC
Connector
Connect to the SDI acceptor 2. The signal is reclocked and
equalized
10 5V DC Connect to the +5V DC power adapter, center pin positive

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5 Connecting the VP-482
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VP-482. After connecting your VP-482, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI Scaler
To connect the VP-482 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, an HD video camera) to the HDMI
connector.
Note: If the HDMI signal is HDCP protected, it cannot be displayed on a non-HDCP
compliant display and therefore the VP-482 will not output the picture.
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2. Connect the SDI OUT 1 BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (for example, a
non-linear editor).
3. Connect the SDI OUT 2 BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (for example, a
display with speakers).
4. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the 5V DC power socket and to the
mains electricity (not shown in the illustration).

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6 Operating the VP-482 HDMI to 3G HD-SDI
Scaler
The VP-482 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the OSD menu.
6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons
During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons operate in the
following manner:
•MENU: Press once to display the OSD Main Menu (see Section 6.2
•FREEZE: Press once to freeze the display. Press again to unfreeze the
display
). Press
again to close the OSD
•MENU and –: Press together to set the output to 720p
•ENTER and FREEZE: Press together to set the output to 1080p
6.2 Using the OSD
The OSD is used to set a variety of parameters (see Section 6.2.1
•MENU: Press once to open the OSD main menu. Press again to close the
OSD
). When using
the OSD, the front panel buttons operate in the following manner:
•ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu item or parameter
•– : Press to step down through the menu list or decrement the parameter
value
•+ : Press to step up through the menu list or increment the parameter value
Note: After a period of 10 sec with no button activity, the OSD menu automatically
turns off. This can be changed using the OSD > Timer setting parameter.

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To change settings:
1. From normal operation, press MENU.
The OSD main menu appears on the screen.
2. Press the + or –button to move up or down the list or highlight the main
menu item in green.
3. Press Enter.
If the menu item has a parameter after it, the parameter changes to red and
the + and – buttons are used to cycle through the available parameters.
If there is no parameter after the menu item, a submenu appears.
4. Press ENTER to set the value.
5. Press the + or –button to move up or down the list and highlight the
submenu item in green.
6. Press ENTER.
The submenu parameter changes to red.
7. Press the + or –button to increase or decrease the value of the parameter.
8. Press ENTER to set the value.
9. To return to the main menu, select EXIT and press ENTER.
10. To return to normal operation, select EXIT from the main menu and press
ENTER.
To exit from the OSD at any point, press the MENU button. Any unsaved
parameters return to their previous values.

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6.2.1 OSD Main Menu
Main
Menu
Submenu Function Value Range Factory
Default
CONTRAST Sets the output
contrast
0-100 50
BRIGHTNESS Sets the output
brightness
0-100 45
SIZE Sets the output
size/aspect
ratio
FULL, PANSCAN,
LETTERSCAN,
UNDERSCAN, OVERSCAN
FULL
OUTPUT Sets the output
resolution
720p @60, 1080p
SF30/29/25,
1080p@30/29/25/24/23/59,
1080i @59, 720p @59, 480i
@59, 576i, 1080p @50,
1080i @50, 720p @50,
1080p @60, 1080i @60
1080p60
FACTORY RESET Resets all parameters to
factory defaults
YES
INFORMATION Displays current input
resolution, output
resolution and firmware
revision
SOURCE, INPUT, OUTPUT,
VERSION
AUTO SYNC OFF When on, de-activates the
output after a few minutes
if no input is present.
For example, when the
output is connected to a
projector, the projector
shuts down automatically
when there is no input
ON/OFF OFF
EXIT Exits the OSD and returns to normal operation
6.2.2 Color Sub-menu
Main Menu Submenu Function Value Range Factory
Default
COLOR
RED Sets the output red value 0-100 47
GREEN Sets the output green
value
0-100 47
BLUE Sets the output blue value 0-100 47
EXIT Returns to the main menu
6.2.1 Finetune Sub-menu
Main Menu Submenu Function Value
Range
Factory
Default
FINETUNE COLOR FILTER Sets the color filter on or off ON/OFF OFF
EXIT Returns to the main menu

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6.2.1 Audio Sub-menu
Main Menu Submenu Function Value Range Factory
Default
AUDIO
DELAY Sets the audio delay OFF, 40ms,
110ms, 150ms
OFF
SOUND Turns the sound on or off ON, MUTE ON
EXIT Returns to the main menu
6.2.1 OSD Sub-menu
Main Menu Submenu Function Value Range Factory
Default
OSD
H-POSITION Sets the right/left position
of the OSD on the screen
0-100 10
V-POSITION Sets the up/down position
of the OSD on the screen
0-100 90
TIMER Sets the length of time (in
seconds) that the OSD
remains visible on the
screen
0-100 10
BACKGROUND Sets the darkness of the
OSD background
0-100 63
EXIT Returns to the main menu

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7 Technical Specifications
INPUT: 1 HDMI on an HDMI connector (non-HDCP)
OUTPUTS: 2 3G HD-SDI on BNC connectors
INPUT
RESOLUTIONS:
See the document “Kramer Scalers Input Output Resolutions”
available for download from
AUDIO INPUT
SAMPLE RATE:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
48kHz
OUTPUT
RESOLUTIONS:
720p, 1080p SF30/29/25, 1080p @30/29/25/24/23/59, 1080i
@59, 720p @59, 480i @59, 576i, 1080p @50, 1080i @50, 720p
@50, 1080p, 1080i, 720p @60, 1080p @60, 1080i @60
OUTPUT SIZE: Full, panscan, letterbox, underscan, overscan
PROCESSING DELAY: 30ms
CONTROLS: Menu, Enter, “–“ and +/Freeze front panel buttons
POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 1.53A
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE:
0° to +55°C (32° to 131°F)
STORAGE
TEMPERATURE:
–45° to +72°C (–49° to 162°F)
HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS: 18.8cm x 11.4cm x 2.5cm (7.4” x 4.5” x 1”) W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.47kg (1.04lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: RK-T2B 19" rack adapter
Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHO IS PROTECTED?
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHATWE WILLPAYFOR AND WHATWE WILL NOT PAY FOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CAUTION!
We warrant this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
We will pay labor and material expenses for 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 you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry 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 us 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 follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to 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 accessories used in conjunction 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 in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the
product, loss of time, commercial loss; 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 and exclusions may not apply to 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 approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)
NOTE
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing