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

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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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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

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8.2 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons
The set of menu buttons (MENU, ENTER, −and +) let you adjust the
screen settings. Use the menu buttons as follows:
•Press the MENU1
•Press the MENU button again each time you want to return to the
previous menu level or exit the menu
button to display the menu on the screen
•Press the + or - buttons to move up or down the menu respectively
•Press ENTER to accept changes
•Before exiting the menu, you can save settings2
8.3 Using the Menu
Using the main menu, you can adjust the screen display3. After pressing the
MENU button4, the main Menu5appears on the screen. Use the menu
buttons to scroll through the menu and make the required adjustments.
Table 3defines the menu items.
Table 3: VP-501xl/VP-502xl Menu Items
Menu Items
Function
Picture Setup Set the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness and Saturation levels;
Set the Flicker Filter for flicker reduction6
TV Output Setup Set the H Center, H Width, V Center and V Height levels
VGA Input Setup Set the VGA Left, VGA Width, VGA Top andVGA Bottom levels
Zoom Set the zoom to ON to zoom the image; when the zoom is selected, pan the H and V position
Advanced Select from seven differentTest Patterns (for example, see Figure 7);
Select a test pattern to appear when no input is connected; and
Save up to 4 setups2and recall7
Information them Verifies the V Total Line, the HTiming, V Timing, and the software version
1 Pressing the MENU button disables the quick-set buttons (AUTO IMAGE, FREEZE and OS/US)
2 See section 8.5
3 Screen adjustments apply to both CV and Y/C displays
4 Quick set-buttons are disabled
5 The menu times-out after 20 seconds of inactivity
6 The flicker filter essentially blends the value of vertically adjacent pixels to decrease the differences in adjacent odd/even
lines. This dramatically reduces the noticeable image flicker, but equally as noticeably reduces the level of vertical detail as
compared to the original computer display.
7 To have a recalled setup appear after power cycling, you have to save that recalled setup once again before powering down
the unit, since the unit “remembers” the last setting that was saved

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8.4 Using Test Patterns
The Advanced menu lets you select Test Patterns and Save and Recall
setups.
The VP-501xl/VP502xl stores 7 test patterns. From the Advanced menu, you can
select a test pattern (from 1 to 7) to show on screen. Figure 7shows test pattern
number 1.
Figure 7: Test Pattern Number 1
You can set a test pattern to appear on the screen when there is no input
connected to the VP-501xl/VP502xl. To do so, enter the Advanced menu,
select No Input and set a test pattern number. This test pattern will appear
when there is no input connected. For example, set No Input to 1 if you
want test pattern 1 (as in Figure 7) to appear when there is no input
connected to the unit.
8.5 Saving and Recalling
The VP-501xl/VP-502xl lets you save and recall up to four setups (from 0
to 3).
The Save mode stores all the menu settings1
Saving Through the Advanced Menu
in one of the Save setup numbers.
To save setup 1, for example:
1. Adjust the Picture Setup, the VGA Input Setup, the TV Output Setup, the
Zoom and panning, and the No Input number.
2. In the Advanced menu, select Save and set to number 1.
3. Press ENTER.
The setup is saved.
1 The Save mode saves the Picture setup, the TV Output setup, the VGA Input Setup, the Zoom setup, and the advanced setup
(test patterns)

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When disconnecting the unit, the setup that was saved last will be stored and
will reappear when connecting the unit once again.
Consider the following sequence, for example:
•A certain setup is saved to 1
•A different setup is saved to 2
•Setup 1 is recalled
•The unit is disconnected
•The unit is reconnected
•Setup 2 appears (since it was saved last)
8.5.1 Saving When Exiting the Menu
Whenever a change in the setup is performed, you are prompted to save the
changes1
•Select No to cancel setup changes
, be it recalling a different setup, or changing the Zoom mode:
•Select Yes to save setup changes.
Changes will be saved to the setup number currently appearing
next to the Save item2
8.5.2 Recalling a Setup
To recall a setup select Recall from the advanced menu and select the setup
number you want to recall.
1 The Save Setting item does not timeout, it remains until No or Yes is selected
2 You should be aware that your setup will be saved to one of the 4 setups and will overwrite the previous setup associated
with this setup number

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8.6 Setting the DIP-Switches
Figure 8and Table 4describe the factory default DIP-switches setting for
the VP-501xl:
Figure 8: VP-501xl DIP-Switches
Table 4: VP-501xl DIP-Switch Settings
DIP
Function
Description
1 PAL/NTSC Determines the video standard to be used:
Set to ON (down) to select PAL
Set to OFF (up) to select NTSC
2 N.U. Not Used
Figure 9and Table 5describe the factory default DIP-switches setting for
the VP-502xl:
Figure 9: VP-502xl DIP-Switches
Table 5: VP-502xl DIP-Switch Settings
DIP
Function
Description
1 PAL/NTSC Determines the video standard to be used:
Set to ON (down) to select PAL
Set to OFF (up) to select NTSC
2 YUV/RGB Determines the input color space to be used:
Set to ON (down) to select YUV
Set to OFF (up) to select RGB

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9 Technical Specifications
Table 6includes the technical specifications.
Table 6: Technical Specifications1
INPUTS:
of the VP-501xl/VP-502xl
VP-501xl: 1 x VGA/ UXGA on an 15-pin HD connector
VP-502xl: 1 x VGA/ UXGA, analog component HD on an 15-pin HD connector
OUTPUTS: 1 composite video 1Vpp/75Ωon a BNC connector
1 Y/C (s-Video) 1Vpp/75Ω(Y), 0.3Vpp/75Ω(C) on a 4-pin connector
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 1Vpp
INPUT RESOLUTIONS: VP-501xl: VGA up to UXGA
VP-502xl: VGA up to UXGA; 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i (for 1080i, does not
support 50Hz)
CONTROLS: Front panel and OSD: ProcAmp video controls, Freeze, Underscan /
Overscan, Auto-image, 8 color bars
POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 270mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 2.95" x 0.98", W, D, H)
WEIGHT: 0.3 kg. (0.67 lbs.) approx
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters RK-T1, RK-T3 ; VGA to 3RCA breakout cable C-GM/3RVF
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.