Kramer VP-506 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-506
DVI/UXGA Scan Converter
P/N: 2900-300098 Rev 5

VP-506 – 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-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter 5
4Connecting the VP-506 6
5Operating the VP-506 7
5.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons 7
5.2 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons 8
5.3 Using the Menu 8
5.4 Using Test Patterns 9
5.5 Saving and Recalling 10
6Technical Specifications 12
Figures
Figure 1: VP-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter 6
Figure 3: Overscanned and Underscanned images 8
Figure 4: Test Pattern Number 1 10

VP-506 - 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 Video Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Multimedia, board rooms, and video conferencing
Any application where high-quality conversion of DVI data signals to video
signals is required

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VP-506 - 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-506 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-506 - Overview
3 Overview
The Kramer VP-506 is a high-quality scan converter for down-scaling computer
graphics (VGA up to UXGA) to PAL or NTSC video. It supports VGA up to UXGA,
as well as the HD resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080p.
The VP-506 features:
User-friendly front panel buttons for easy control of ProcAmp functions,
flicker-reduction, image optimization, one-touch freezing, overscanning and
underscanning
Memory locations to save and recall up to four setups, including picture
setup, input setup and output setup, zoom and advanced features
Brightness, contrast, saturation and flicker filter.
High-quality composite video
Selectable video standard (PAL or NTSC)
An external 5V DC source

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3.1 Defining the VP-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter
This section defines the VP-506.
Figure 1: VP-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter
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Feature
Function
1
OS LED
Lights when the image is overscanned
The displayed image, when set correctly, is larger than the
screen
2
FREEZE LED
Lights when the FREEZE button is pressed
3
MENU Button
Press to enter/escape the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
Press together with the –button to reset to PAL output
4
ENTER / PAL OUT
Button
In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.
Press together with the + button to reset to NTSC output
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- / FREEZE/ NTSC
OUT Button
In OSD, press to move backward through the list or to
decrement the parameter value. When not in OSD, press
to freeze the display
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+ / OS/US Button
Press + to scroll up the menu; press OS/US to toggle
between overscan and underscan
7
PROG USB Connector
Connects to a computer for upgrading the firmware
8
DVI IN Connector
Connects to the computer graphics source
9
CV OUT RCA
Connector
Connects to the composite video acceptor
10
5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit

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VP-506 - Connecting the VP-506
4 Connecting the VP-506
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
VP-506. After connecting your VP-506, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect your VP-506 as the example in Figure 2 illustrates, do the following:
1. Connect a DVI or VGA source to the DVI-I IN connector (for example, a PC
graphics card).
2. Connect the CV OUT RCA connector to the CV acceptor (for example, an
LCD display with speakers).
3. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
4. Adjust the scan converter features if required (see Section 5.3).
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-506 DVI/UXGA Scan Converter
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VP-506 - Operating the VP-506
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5 Operating the VP-506
You can operate your VP-506 via the front panel buttons, which are dual-purpose
buttons (except for the MENU button) that function as:
Quick-set buttons: FREEZE and OS/US; or
Menu buttons: MENU, ENTER, –and +
This section describes how to:
Use the quick set buttons (see Section 5.1)
Use the set of menu buttons (see Section 5.2)
Use the Menu screen (see Section 5.3)
Use the test patterns (see Section 5.4)
Save and recall (see Section 5.5)
5.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons
The following sub-sections describe the VP-506 quick set buttons.
5.1.1 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.
5.1.2 Using the OS/US Button
Press the OS/US button to toggle between overscan and underscan:
Overscan generally has no border and the displayed image is usually larger
than the screen
This makes the data bigger and easier to read with the possibility of having some of it
run off the edge of the screen.