Kramer VP-501N User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-501N
UXGA Scan Converter
P/N: 2900
-300183Rev 3

VP-501N – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the VP-501N UXGA Scan Converter 5
3.2 Input Resolutions 6
4Connecting the VP-501N UXGA Scan Converter 7
5Operating the VP-501N UXGA Scan Converter 9
5.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons 9
5.2 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons 10
5.3 Using the Menu 11
5.4 Using the Test Patterns 11
5.5 Saving and Recalling 12
5.6 Setting the DIP-Switches 13
6Technical Specifications 14
Figures
UFigure 1: VP-501N UXGA Scan ConverterU5
UFigure 2: Connecting a Computer Graphics Source to the VP-501NU8
UFigure 3: Connecting a High-Definition Source to the VP-501NU8
UFigure 4: Over-scanned and Under-scanned imagesU10
UFigure 5: Test Pattern ExampleU12
UFigure 6: VP-501N DIP-SwitchesU13

VP-501N - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS®VP-501N UXGA Scan
Converter.The VP-501N is ideal for:
•Multimedia, board rooms, and video-conferencing
•Any application where high-quality conversion of graphical data signals to
video signals is required

2 VP-501N - 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 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-501N 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.
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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
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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4 VP-501N - Overview
3 Overview
The VP−501N is a scan converter for computer graphics and HDTV component
video signals. It converts the input up to UXGA (1600x1200) and HDTV (1080i) to
composite and s−Video (Y/C) signals simultaneously in either PAL or NTSC
formats.
In particular, the VP-501N features:
•User-friendly front panel buttons for easy control of ProcAmp functions,
flicker-reduction, image optimization, one-touch freezing, over-scanning and
under-scanning
•Memory locations to save and recall up to four setups, including picture
setup (brightness, contrast, saturation and flicker filter), input setup and
output setup, zoom and advanced features
•Simultaneous high-quality composite video and s-Video (Y/C)
•Selectable video standard (PAL or NTSC)
•12V DC power

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3.1 Defining the VP-501N UXGA Scan Converter
Figure 1: VP-501N UXGA Scan Converter
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Feature
Function
1 12V DC Power Connector +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector Connects to the s-Video acceptor
3 CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor
4 PAL/YUV DIP-switch Selects the video standard (OFF for PAL, ON for NTSC)
and the color space standard (OFF for YUV, ON for
RGB), see
5 Section 5.6
INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source
6 OS LED Lights when the image is over-scanned
The displayed image, when set correctly, is larger than
the screen
7 FREEZE LED Lights when the FREEZE button is pressed
8 MENU Button Press to enter the menu and adjust the Scan Converter
features
9 ENTER Press ENTER to accept the settings
10 - / FREEZE Button Press - to scroll down the menu; press FREEZE to
freeze the video image and features. Press again to
disable
11 + / OS/US Press + to scroll up the menu; press OS/US to toggle
between over-scan and under-scan
The image is smaller than the screen, leaving a border
around the image

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3.2 Input Resolutions
The VP-501N supports the following resolutions:
Supported Input Resolutions
Resolution (VGA) Refresh Rate (Hz)
640x480
60
800x600
60
1024x768
60
1152x864
75
1280x800
60
1280x1024
60
1280x1024
75
1366x768
60
1440x900
60
1400x1050
60
1600x1200
60
Resolution (Component) Refresh Rate (Hz)
1080i
60
1080i
50
1080p
60
1080p
50
720p
60
720p
50
480p
60
576p
50

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4 Connecting the VP-501N UXGA Scan
Converter
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to
your VP-501N. After connecting your VP-501N, connect its power and
then switch on the power on each device.
To connect the VP-501N, as the example in Figure 2 shows, do the following:
1. Connect a computer graphics source to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector (for
example, a PC as shown in Figure 2), or alternatively, connect a high
definition source to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector (for example, a set top
box as shown in Figure 3).
To connect a high definition source, use a breakout cable such as the Kramer
C-GM/3RVF. If you have a VGA to a 5BNC cable, use the RGB wires only.
2. Connect the Y/C OUT 4-pin connector to the Y/C acceptor (for example, an
s-Video recorder) and/or the CV OUT BNC connector to the CV acceptor (for
example, a composite video recorder).
3. Set the DIP-switches (see Section 5.6
4. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
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5. Adjust the scan converter features if required (see Section 5.2
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