Kramer VP-483 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-483
PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI
Scaler
P/N: 2900-000764 Rev 2

VP-483 – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Defining the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler 4
4Connecting the VP-483 5
5Operating the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler 7
5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7
5.2 Using the OSD 7
6Technical Specifications 10
Figures
Figure 1: VP-483 Features 4
Figure 2: Connecting to the VP-483 Rear Panel 6

VP-483 – 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 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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-483 PC/Component 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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VP-483 - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
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 (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer VP-483 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are 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-483 – Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler is a high-performance
digital scaler for component video and computer graphics video signals with
resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. It up and down-scales them to SDI, HD-SDI
and 3G HD-SDI signals. The following output resolutions are supported at various
refresh rates: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p SF, and 1080p.
The VP-483 also features:
A data rate of up to 3Gbps
A PC or component (YPbPr) video input
An unbalanced stereo audio input
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 source, making it suitable for field operation

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VP-483 - Overview
3.1 Defining the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI
Scaler
This section defines the VP-483.
Figure 1: VP-483 Features
#
Feature
Function
1
ON LED
Lights green when the unit is powered on
2
COMPONENT IN LED
Lights green when a component video 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 1080p
5
–/ AUTO ADJUST Button
In OSD, press to move backward through the list or to
decrement the parameter value. When not in OSD, press to
automatically adjust the picture to fit the display
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/unfreeze the
display
7
PC/COMPONENT IN 15-
pin HD connector
Connects to a PC graphics or component video source
8
AUDIO IN LEFT RCA
Connector
Connects to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo audio
source
9
AUDIO IN RIGHT RCA
Connector
Connects to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo audio
source
10
SDI OUT 1 BNC
Connector
Connects to SDI acceptor 1. The signal is reclocked and
equalized
11
SDI OUT 2 BNC
Connector
Connects to SDI acceptor 2. The signal is reclocked and
equalized
12
5V DC
Connect to the +5V DC power adapter, center pin positive

VP-483 – Connecting the VP-483
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4 Connecting the VP-483
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VP-483. After connecting your VP-483, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VP-483 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect a computer graphics (or component video) source (for example, a
PC) to the PC/COMPONENT IN 15-pin HD connector.
If connecting component video, connect the 15-pin HD as follows:
15-pin HD to Component Connections
Pin Number
Signal
1
Pr
2
Y
3
Pb
6, 7, 8
Ground
You can use a breakout cable, such as the Kramer C-GM/3RVF. If you have a VGA to a
5BNC cable, use the RGB connections only.
2. Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, the audio output
from the PC) to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN RCA connectors.
3. Connect the SDI OUT 1 BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (for example, a
non-linear editor).
4. Connect the SDI OUT 2 BNC connector to another SDI acceptor (for
example, an SDI display).
5. 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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VP-483 - Connecting the VP-483
Figure 2: Connecting to the VP-483 Rear Panel

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5 Operating the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G
HD-SDI Scaler
The VP-483 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the On-screen
Display (OSD) menu (see Section 5.2).
5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons
During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons perform in the
following manner:
MENU: Press once to display the OSD Main Menu (see Section 5.2). Press
again to close the OSD
FREEZE: Press once to freeze the display. Press again to unfreeze the
display
AUTO ADJUST: Press once to automatically adjust the picture to fit the
display
MENU and -: Press together to set the output to 720p
ENTER and +: Press together to set the output to 1080p
5.2 Using the OSD
Use the OSD to set a variety of parameters. When using the OSD, the front panel
buttons operate in the following manner:
MENU: Press once to open the OSD main menu. Press again to close the
OSD
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 in the OSD > Timer setting.

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To change settings:
1. From normal operation, press MENU.
The OSD main menu appears on the screen.
2. Pressing the + or –button moves up or down the list and highlights the main
menu item in green.
3. If the menu item has a parameter after it, pressing ENTER changes the
parameter to red and the + and –keys cycle through the available
parameters. Pressing ENTER saves the new value.
If there is no parameter after the menu item, a submenu appears.
4. Pressing the + or –button moves up or down the list and highlights the
submenu item in green.
5. Press ENTER. The submenu parameter changes to red.
6. Press the + or –button to increase or decrease the value of the parameter.
7. Press ENTER to set the value.
8. To return to the main menu, select EXIT and press ENTER.
9. 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.
Unsaved values return to their previous value.
5.2.1 OSD Menus
This table defines all the OSD menu parameters and functions.
Main
Menu
Submenu
Function
Value Range
Factory
Default
CONTRAST
Sets the output contrast
0-100
45
BRIGHTNESS
Sets the output brightness
0-100
46
FINE-
TUNE
HUE
Sets the output hue
0-100
46
SATURATION
Sets the output saturation
0-100
46
SHARPNESS
Sets the output sharpness
0-100
46
NOISE
REDUCTION
Sets the noise reduction level
OFF/LOW/MID/HI
OFF

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Main
Menu
Submenu
Function
Value Range
Factory
Default
COLOR FILTER
Set the color filter on or off for
best results in applications where
there is colored tinting within
detailed picture areas (for
example, text)
ON/OFF
OFF
EXIT
Returns to the main menu
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
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
1080p @59
1080i @59
720p @59
480i @59, 576i
1080p @50
1080i @50
720p @50
1080p @60
1080i @60
1080p60
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
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 the OSD
remains visible on the screen
0-100sec
10sec
BACKGROUND
Sets the transparency of the OSD
background
0-100
63
EXIT
Returns to the main menu
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
Closes the OSD and returns to normal operation

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VP-483 - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications
INPUTS:
Video: 1 computer graphics/component on 15-pin HD (F) connector,
Audio: 1 unbalanced stereo audio on 2 RCA connectors
OUTPUTS:
2 SDI/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI on BNC connectors
INPUT RESOLUTIONS:
Seethedocument“KramerScalersInputOutputResolutions”availablefor
download from http://www.kramerelectronics.com
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS:
720p @60, 1080p SF @30/29/25, 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
OUTPUT SIZE:
Full, panscan, letter box, underscan, overscan
PROCESSING DELAY:
20ms
CONTROLS:
Menu, OSD and Freeze buttons
POWER CONSUMPTION:
5V DC, 1.9A
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-49° to 158°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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P/N:
2900-000764
Rev:
2
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing