Kramer VP-715 User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-715, Video To SXGA / HD Scaler
VP-716, Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler

Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
3 Overview 1
3.1 VP-715/6 Scaler 2
3.2 Achieving the Best Performance 2
4 Your VP-715 / VP-716 Scaler 2
5 Connecting the VP-715 / VP-716 5
6 Operating the VP-715 / VP-716 7
7 Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD Scaler 3
Figure 2: VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler 3
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD Scaler 6
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler 6
Tables
Table 1: VP-715 / VP-716 Scaler Features 4
Table 2: OSD Menu Definitions 7
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VP-715 / VP-716 8

2900-
9999992 A1
ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)
This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
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.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups
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, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD
Scaler,and/or VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler, which are ideal for
the following typical applications:
 Presentation and conference room systems, board rooms and auditoriums
 Production studios, rental and staging, and multimedia applications
The package includes the following items:
 VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD Scaler, and/or VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI /
HD Scaler
 Power adapter
 This user manual
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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 cables
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3 Overview
This section describes the following:
 VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD Scaler and the VP-716 Video To SXGA /
DVI / HD Scaler (see section 3.1)
 How to achieve the best performance (see section 3.2)
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet 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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Your VP-715 / VP-716 Scaler
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3.1 VP-715/6 Scaler
The Kramer VP-715 and VP-716 are high quality converters for up-scaling
composite video, s-Video (YC) and component video to VGA and HD, with
both analog and digital outputs (the VP-716 only
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).
In particular, the VP-715 and VP-716:
 Can scale to VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), WXGA
(1366x768), and SXGA (1280x1024) resolutions, with a wide range of refresh rates
 Can also scale to HD resolutions (480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i)
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at refresh
rates of 50Hz and 60Hz (user-selectable)
 Has ProcAmp
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control for video adjustment
 Lets you select (in all resolutions) whether to work in RGB or in YUV
colorspace
 Produces the scaled output on an HD-15 connector (VGA), on 3 RCA
connectors (HD), and on a DVI-D connector (the VP-716 only)
 Has a user-friendly, menu-driven, OSD (on-screen display) interface for
control, as well as dedicated buttons for input and resolution selection
 Is fed from an external 12V DC source
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 Is housed in a half 19" 1U rack-mountable enclosure
3.2 Achieving the Best Performance
Achieving the best performance means:
 Connecting 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)
 Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances
 Positioning your VP-715 / VP-716 away from moisture, excessive
sunlight and dust
4 Your VP-715 / VP-716 Scaler
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the VP-715 and VP-716, respectively. Table 1
defines the VP-715 and VP-716.
1 The VP-715 has an analog output only
2 High definition television (HDTV) resolutions
3 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video signal parameters
4 Making it suitable for field operation

Your VP-715 / VP-716 Scaler
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Figure 1: VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD Scaler
Figure 2: VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler

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Table 1: VP-715 / VP-716 Scaler Features
# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF
2 YPbRr Orange LED Lights when outputting an YPbRr signal
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3 RGBHV Red LED Lights when outputting an RGBHV signal
2
4 POWER Green LED Lights when receiving power
5 INPUT Button Press to select the source signal (Composite, s-Video, YcbCr, or RGsB)
6 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen
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(see Table 2)
7 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen
8 - Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen or navigates up
one step in the OSD screen
9 + Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen or navigates
down one step in the OSD screen
10
RES. Button Selects the output resolution
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11
CV IN RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source
12
Y/C IN 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source
13
VGA/SXGA OUT HD15F Connector
Connects to the VGA/SXGA (analog interface) acceptor
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14
DVI OUT Connector (VP-716 only) Connects to the DVI-D (digital video interface) graphics acceptor
15
Pr RCA Red Connector
16
Pb RCA Blue Connector Connects to the component video source
17
Component
INPUT
Y RCA Green Connector
18
12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
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Y RCA Green Connector
20
Pb RCA Blue Connector Connects to the component video acceptor
21
Component
OUTPUT
Pr RCA Red Connector
1 Output is on the YPbPr RCA connectors (items 19, 20, and 21 in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Table 1)
2 Output is on the VGA / SXGA HD15 connector (item 13 in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Table 1)
3 Or returns to the previous level in the OSD screen
4 Can scale to VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), WXGA (1366x768), and SXGA (1280x1024)
resolutions, with a wide range of refresh rates. Can also scale to HD resolutions (480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i) at refresh rates
of 50Hz and 60Hz (user-selectable)
5 Connects to the video acceptor (for example, Plasma display, projector or monitor) that displays the scaled output (with the
OSD superimposed over it)

Connecting the VP-715 / VP-716
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5 Connecting the VP-715 / VP-716
This section describes how to connect
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the VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD
Scaler, and the VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler.
To connect the Scaler unit, connect the following to the rear panel, as the
examples in Figure 3 (VP-715) and Figure 4 (VP-716) illustrate:
1. Connect the composite video source (for example, a composite video
player) to the RCA connector CV IN.
2. Connect the s-Video source (for example, an s-Video player) to the 4p
connector Y/C IN.
3. Connect the component video
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source (for example, an HDTV Satellite
Receiver) to the 3 RCA INPUT connectors, Y, Pb, and Pr.
4. Connect the VGA/SXGA OUT HD15F connector to the VGA/SXGA
analog acceptor (for example, an analog display).
5. Connect the DVI OUT connector to the DVI-D acceptor (for example, a
digital display): VP-716 only.
6. Connect the 3 RCA OUTPUT connectors, Y, Pb, and Pr, to the
component video acceptor (for example, a plasma display).
7. Connect the 12V DC power adapter (wall transformer) to the 12V DC
socket (not illustrated in Figure 3 / Figure 4) and connect the transformer
to the mains electricity.
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-715/VP-716. After connecting your VP-715/VP-716,
switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device
2 Sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Pb, Pr, or Y, Cb, Cr

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Connecting the VP-715 / VP-716
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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-715 Video To SXGA / HD Scaler
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-716 Video To SXGA / DVI / HD Scaler

Operating the VP-715 / VP-716
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6 Operating the VP-715 / VP-716
Using the VP-715 / VP-716 you can select any one of the 3 inputs and scale
that input to the output(s) at the set resolution. Table 2 defines the OSD Menu
functions:
Table 2: OSD Menu Definitions
Feature Function Range Default
Brightness 0 to 255 130 for composite and s-Video, or
182 for YCbCr and RGsB
Contrast 0 to 63 48 for composite and s-Video, or
27 for YCbCr and RGsB
Color 0 to 53 36
Tint 0 to 40 20
H. peaking filter Low, medium, or broad
Broad
Sharpness 0 to 7 4
V. peaking gain 0 to 15 7
Reset
Picture
Adjust
1
Exit
Timing For example,
XGA@60Hz
CSC RGBHV or YPbPr
Display
Setup
2
Exit
Film mode Auto or OFF Auto
OSD Display ON or OFF OFF
No signal Black or Blue Blue
Advanced
Setup
Exit
System
Information
Lets you verify the INPUT mode (for example, PAL) and the Display timing (for
example, VGA@75Hz)
Exit Exits the OSD menu
1 Lets you manually alter the way the image appears on the display
2 Alternatively, in a HD resolution, the Display Setup may indicate the following: Timing (576P@HDTV)