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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Your VP-715 / VP-716 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
19
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)

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Technical Specifications
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7 Technical Specifications
Table 3 includes the technical specifications:
Table 3: Technical Specifications
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of the VP-715 / VP-716
INPUTS: 1 component video - (Y, Pb, and Pr) on RCA connectors, 1 CV 1Vpp/75on an
RCA connector, 1 Y/C 1Vpp (Y); 0.3Vpp (C)/75on a 4p connector
OUTPUTS: 1 DVI-D on a DVI-I connector (VP-716 only), 1 component video - (Y, Pb, and Pr)
on RCA connectors, 1 VGA (VGA through SXGA / HD) on an HD15F connector
OUTPUT
RESOLUTIONS:
VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), WXGA (1366 x 768),
SXGA (1280 x 1024), 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i
CONTROLS: Front panel buttons for MENU driven OSD control, input selection and output
resolution. LEDs to indicate output resolution and colorspace
ADDITIONAL
CONTROLS:
ProcAmp controls (brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness, H peaking and V
peaking); output refresh rate selection (50Hz and 60Hz for all resolutions; and up
to 85Hz for VGA, SVGA and XGA); output color space selection (RGBHV /
YPbPr); film mode enable
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 450mA (typical)
DIMENSIONS: 22cm x 18cm x 4.5cm (8.6" x 7" x 1.8") W, D, H.
WEIGHT: 1.2 kg. (2.65 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power supply
OPTIONS: RK-80N 19” rack kit
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or installation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage,
and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and
a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shall not be liable for:
1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
CAUTION!
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to
the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: inf[email protected]
P/N: 2900-000039 REV 2
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,
where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.