Kramer VP-505 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-505
3G HD-SDI to Video Scan
Converter
P/N: 2900-300013 Rev 3

VP-505 – Contents
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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-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter 5
4Connecting the VP-505 6
5Operating the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter 8
5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 8
5.2 Using the OSD 8
6Technical Specifications 11
Figures
Figure 1: VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter 7

VP-505 - 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 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 Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan
Converter, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
 Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels
and churches, production studios, rental and staging
 Monitoring of SDI signals using inexpensive video displays
 Displaying down-scaled SDI in legacy systems
 Making video recordings of SDI content

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VP-505 - 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-505 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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VP-505 - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter is a high-quality scan
converter for down-scaling SDI, HD-SDI and 3G HD-SDI signals to PAL or NTSC
video.
The VP-505 features:
 A maximum data rate of 3Gbps
 An SDI input
 An equalized and re-clocked loop output (up to 3G HD-SDI)
 Multi-standard operation: SDI (SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 344M), HD-SDI
(SMPTE 292M) and 3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)
 Simultaneous high-quality composite video and s-Video (Y/C) outputs
 A unbalanced stereo audio output
 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
 Operation directly via the front panel push buttons and the OSD

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3.1 Defining the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter
This section defines the VP-505.
Figure 1: VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter
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Feature
Function
1
ON LED
Lights green when the unit is powered on
2
SDI LED
Lights blue when an SDI 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 NTSC
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 PAL
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
SDI IN BNC Connector
Connect to the SDI source
8
SDI OUT BNC Connector
Connect to the SDI acceptor (loop). The signal is
re-clocked and equalized
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AUDIO
OUT
LEFT Channel
RCA Connector
Connect to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor
10
RIGHT Channel
RCA Connector
Connect to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor
11
CV OUT BNC Connector
Connect to the composite video acceptor
12
Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector
Connect to the Y/C (s-Video) acceptor
13
5V DC
Connect to the power adapter, center pin positive

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VP-505 - Connecting the VP-505
4 Connecting the VP-505
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VP-505. After connecting your VP-505, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect the VP-505 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
1. Connect the SDI video source (for example, a digital camera) to the SDI IN
BNC connector.
2. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to the SDI acceptor (for example, an
SDI display).
3. Connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT RCA connectors to the audio
acceptor (for example, a stereo audio amplifier).
4. Connect the VIDEO CV OUT BNC connector to the composite video
acceptor (for example, a composite video display).
5. Connect the VIDEO Y/C OUT 4-pin connector to a Y/C (s-Video) acceptor
(for example, an s-Video recorder).
6. Connect the power adapter to the 5V DC power socket and to the mains
electricity (not shown in the illustration).
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VP-505 - Connecting the VP-505
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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter

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VP-505 - Operating the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter
5 Operating the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video
Scan Converter
The VP-505 is operated directly via the front panel buttons (see Section 5.1) and
via the 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: Displays the OSD Main Menu (see Section 5.2.1). Press a second
time to close the OSD
 FREEZE: Freezes the display. Press a second time to unfreeze the display
 MENU and –: Press together to set the output to NTSC
 ENTER and FREEZE: Press together to set the output to PAL
5.2 Using the OSD
The OSD is used to set a variety of parameters.
When using the OSD, the front panel buttons operate in the following manner:
 MENU: Opens the OSD main menu (see Section 5.2.1). Press a second
time to close the OSD
 ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu item or parameter
 –: Steps up through the menu list or decrements the parameter value
 + : Steps down through the menu list or increments the parameter value
Note: After a period of 15 sec with no button activity, the OSD menu times-out
automatically.

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Parameter Setting Example:
To set the green offset value of the display output to 42:
1. From normal operation, press MENU.
The OSD main menu appears on the screen.
2. Press the + or – button to highlight COLOR.
COLOR changes to green.
3. Press ENTER.
The Display submenu is displayed.
4. Press the + or – button to highlight G OFFSET.
G OFFSET changes to green.
5. Press ENTER.
The G OFFSET parameter changes to red.
6. Press the + button to increase the value to 42.
7. Press ENTER to set the value.
G OFFSET is highlighted in green.
8. To exit normal operation, press MENU.

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5.2.1 The Main Menu
The following table defines the Main menu parameters and functions.
Parameter
Function
DISPLAY
Sets the output resolution, size and aspect ratio (see Section 5.2.2)
CONTRAST
Sets the output contrast; value range: 0-255, default: 105
BRIGHTNESS
Sets the output brightness; value range: 0-192, default: 96
COLOR
Sets the output color parameters (see Section 5.2.3)
SDI AUDIO
Selects which embedded audio to output: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3,
Group 4, Auto, Off (audio is not outputted) Default: Auto
When set to Auto, the unit searches for the lowest Group number which has
audio and selects this audio Group
FACTORY
RESET
Resets all parameters to factory defaults
INFORMATION
Displays current input resolution, output resolution and firmware revision
AUTO SYNC OFF
When on, this de-activates the output after a few minutes if no input is
present
When set to Auto, the unit searches for the lowest Group number which has
audio and selects this audio Group
EXIT
Exits the Main menu
5.2.2 The Display Submenu
The Display submenu sets the display output resolution, size and aspect ratio.
The following table defines the display output parameters.
Parameter
Parameters
Factory
Default
OUTPUT
PAL: 768x567i, NTSC: 720x480i
NTSC
SIZE
Sets the output size/aspect ratio: full, panscan, letterbox,
under 2, under 1, overscan
Full
EXIT
Exits the display menu
5.2.3 The Color Submenu
The Color submenu sets the display output color parameters. The following table
defines the color output parameters.
Parameter
Function
Value
Range
Factory
Default
R
Sets the output red value
0-255
128
G
Sets the output green value
0-255
128
B
Sets the output blue value
0-255
128
R OFFSET
Sets the output red signal level offset
0-63
32
G OFFSET
Sets the output green signal level offset
0-63
32
B OFFSET
Sets the output blue signal level offset
0-63
32
EXIT
Exits the Color submenu

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6 Technical Specifications
INPUT:
1 SD/HD/3G HD-SDI on a BNC connector
OUTPUTS:
1 SD/HD/3G HD-SDI on a BNC connector (loop)
1 composite video on a BNC connector
1 Y/C (s-Video) on a 4-pin s-Video connector
1 unbalanced stereo audio on 2 RCA connectors
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS:
PAL, NTSC
OUTPUT SIZE:
Full, Over scan, Under 1, Under 2, Letter box, Pan scan
PROCESSING DELAY:
30ms
CONTROLS:
Menu, ENTER, – and Freeze front panel buttons
POWER CONSUMPTION:
5V DC, 1.25A
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:
10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS:
18.8cm x 11.3cm x 2.6cm (7.4” x 4.5” x 1”) W, D, H
WEIGHT:
0.57kg (1.26lbs) 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- 300013
Rev:
3
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SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing