Kramer VP-501x1 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-501xl, UXGA Scan Converter
VP-502xl, UXGA/HD Scan Converter

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 2
4Your VP-501xl 3
5Your VP-502xl 4
6Connecting the VP-501xl 5
7Connecting the VP-502xl 6
8Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 7
8.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons 8
8.1.1 Using the AUTO IMAGE Button 8
8.1.2 Using the FREEZE Button 8
8.1.3 Using the OS/US Button 8
8.2 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons 9
8.3 Using the Menu 9
8.4 Using Test Patterns 10
8.5 Saving and Recalling 10
8.5.1 Saving When Exiting the Menu 11
8.5.2 Recalling a Setup 11
8.6 Setting the DIP-Switches 12
9Technical Specifications 13
Figures
Figure 1: VP-501xl UXGA Scan Converter 3
Figure 2: VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan Converter 4
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-501xl 5
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-502xl 6
Figure 5: VP-502xl Alternate Connection 7
Figure 6: Over-scanned and Under-scanned images 8
Figure 7: Test Pattern Number 1 10
Figure 8: VP-501xl DIP-Switches 12
Figure 9: VP-502xl DIP-Switches 12
Tables
Table 1: VP-501xl Features 3
Table 2: VP-502xl Features 4
Table 3: VP-501xl/VP-502xl Menu Items 9
Table 4: VP-501xl DIP-Switch Settings 12
Table 5: VP-502xl DIP-Switch Settings 12
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 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
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VP-501xl UXGA Scan
Converter/VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan Converter. This product is ideal for:
that are clearly
defined by function.
•Multimedia, board rooms, and video conferencing
•Any application where high quality conversion of graphical data
signals to video signals is required
•Set-top box and HD conversion to SD video (VP-502xl)
The package includes the following items:
•VP-501xl UXGA Scan Converter or VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan
Converter
•Power adapter (12V DC Input)
•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 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at 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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Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer VP-501xl is a high-quality scan converter for down-scaling
computer graphics (VGA up to UXGA) to PAL or NTSC video.
The Kramer VP-502xl is a high-quality scan converter for down-scaling
computer graphics and HD to PAL or NTSC video. It supports VGA up to
UXGA, as well as the HD resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i. The
input color space (RGB or YUV) is selected via a DIP-switch1
The high quality VP-501xl/VP-502xl 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 setup2
•Simultaneous high-quality composite video and s-Video (Y/C)
, input setup and output setup, zoom and advanced
features
•Selectable the video standard (PAL or NTSC)
•An external 12V DC source
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
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 and
position your Kramer VP-501xl/VP-502xl away from moisture,
excessive sunlight and dust
1 See section 8.6
2 Brightness, contrast, saturation and flicker filter

Your VP-501xl
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4 Your VP-501xl
Figure 1and Table 1describe the VP-501xl.
Figure 1: VP-501xl UXGA Scan Converter
Table 1: VP-501xl Features
#
Feature
Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video acceptor
3 CV OUT BNC Connector Connect to the composite video acceptor
4 PAL DIP-switch Select the video standard (ON for PAL, OFF for NTSC) (see section 8.6)
5 INPUT 15-pin HD
Connector Connect to the computer graphics source
6 OS LED Lights when the image is over-scanned1
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 / AUTO IMAGE
Button2Press ENTER to accept the settings; press AUTO IMAGE to acquire optimal
screen display
10 - / FREEZE Button2Press - to scroll down the menu; press FREEZE to freeze the video image
and features. Press again to disable
11 + / OS/US Button2Press + to scroll up the menu; press OS/US to toggle between over-scan1and
under-scan3
1 The displayed image, when set correctly, is larger than the screen
2 This button has dual functionality. When in the MENU mode, it functions according to the labeling above the button. When
not in the MENU mode, the labeling below the button takes precedence
3 The image is smaller than the screen, leaving a border around the image

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Your VP-502xl
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5 Your VP-502xl
Figure 2and Table 2describe the VP-502xl.
Figure 2: VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan Converter
Table 2: VP-502xl Features
#
Feature
Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video acceptor
3 CV OUT BNC Connector Connect to the composite video acceptor
4 YUV, PAL DIP-switches Select the video standard (ON for PAL, OFF for NTSC) and the
color space (ON for YUV, OFF for RGB) (see section 8.6)
5 INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics or HD source
6 OS LED Lights when the image is over-scanned1
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 / AUTO IMAGE
Button2Press ENTER to accept settings; press AUTO IMAGE to acquire
optimal screen display
10 - / FREEZE Button Press - to scroll down the menu; press FREEZE to freeze video
image and features. Press again to disable
11 + / OS/US Button Press + to scroll up the menu; press OS/US to toggle between
over-scan3 and under-scan3
1 The displayed image, when set correctly, is larger than the screen
2 This button has dual functionality. When in the MENU mode, it functions according to the labeling above the button. When
not in the MENU mode, the labeling below the button takes precedence
3 The image is smaller than the screen, leaving a border around the image

Connecting the VP-501xl
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6 Connecting the VP-501xl
To connect your VP-501xl as the example in Figure 3illustrates, do the
following1
1. Connect a computer graphics source to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector.
:
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 8.6).
4. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
Adjust the scan converter features if required (see section 8.3).
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-501xl
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-501xl. After powering up your VP-501xl, switch on
the power on each device.

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Connecting the VP-502xl
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7 Connecting the VP-502xl
To connect your VP-502xl as the example in Figure 4illustrates, do the
following1
1. Connect a computer graphics source to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector
(for example, a PC as shown in
:
Figure 4), or alternatively,
connect a high definition source2to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector (for
example, a set top box as shown in Figure 5).
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 8.6).
4. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
Adjust the scan converter features if required (see section 8.3).
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-502xl
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-502xl. After powering up your VP-502xl, switch on
the power on each device
2 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

Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl
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Figure 5: VP-502xl Alternate Connection
8 Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl
You can operate your VP-501xl/VP-502xl via the front panel buttons,
which are dual-purpose buttons1
•Quick-set buttons: AUTO IMAGE, FREEZE and OS/US; or
that function as:
•Menu buttons: MENU, ENTER, – and +
This section describes how to:
•Use the quick set buttons (see section 8.1)
•Use the set of menu buttons (see section 8.2)
•Use the Menu screen (see section 8.3)
•Use the test patterns (see section 8.4)
•Save and recall (see section 8.5)
•Set the DIP-switches (see section 8.6)
1 Except for the MENU button

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Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl
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8.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons
The following sub-sections describe the VP-501xl and VP-502xl quick set
buttons.
8.1.1 Using the AUTO IMAGE Button
The VP-501xl/VP-502xl assesses the image and improves the quality, by
automatically adjusting the phase, frequency and position, when the AUTO
IMAGE button is pressed.
For example, if your computer application switches resolutions (and frequency),
press the AUTO IMAGE button to automatically improve the picture quality.
8.1.2 Using the FREEZE Button
Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture on the screen. The frozen picture
is displayed regardless of the signal on the input to the unit. This allows you, for
example, to change the programs on the PC, and set up the next image.
By pressing the FREEZE button again, the frozen image will be replaced by
the most current image on the input to the unit.
8.1.3 Using the OS/US Button
Press the OS/US button to toggle between over-scan and under-scan:
•Over-scan omits the border. The displayed image, when set
correctly, is larger than the screen1
•Under-scan (sometimes know as the Compress mode) leaves a
border around the image
2
Over-scan Under-scan
Figure 6: Over-scanned and Under-scanned images
1 Making the data bigger and easier to read but running the risk of having some of it run off the edge of the screen
2 The image appears reduced in size with a margin around it so that none of the data gets lost