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KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VP-505
3G HD-SDI to Video Scan
Converter
P/N: 2900-300013 Rev 4
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Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2.2 Safety Instructions 3 2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 3 Overview 4 3.1 Defining the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter 5 4 Connecting the VP-505 6 5 Operating 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 6 Technical Specifications 11 Figures Figure 1: VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter 5 Figure 2: Connecting the VP-505 3G HD
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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 Amplifi
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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 Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware i upgrades are available (where appropriate). 2.1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: Use only good quality connection cables (we recomme
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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
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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 unbalan
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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 # 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 sele
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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 i 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
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Figure 2: Connecting the VP-505 3G HD-SDI to Video Scan Converter VP-505 - Connecting the VP-505 7
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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
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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 ENTE
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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
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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, 1.5A OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power ! supply before opening and servicing P/N: Rev: 2900-300013 4
