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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-420, PC/HD Scaler
VP-421, PC/HD Scaler
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Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2.1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 4 Your PC/HD Scaler 4 4.1 Your VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 4 4.2 Your VP-421 PC/HD Scaler 6 5 Connecting the VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler 7 6 Operating the VP-420/VP-421 8 6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 8 6.2 Using the OSD 9 6.2.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 9 6.2.2 The MAIN MENU 10 6.2.3 The “OUTPUT” Submenu 10 6.2.4 The “OSD” Submenu 11 7 Technical Specifications 11 Figures Figure 1: VP-420 PC/H
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ADDENDUM: VP-420, VP-421 This addendum corrects the dimensions of the VP-420/VP-421. Technical Specifications (Section 7, Table 7 on page 11) The correct dimensions of the VP-420/VP-421 are: DIMENSIONS: 19cm x 13.5cm x 2.5cm (7.5” x 5.3” x 0.98”) W, D, H Overview (Section 3 on page 3) The first bullet of text—describing the VP-420/VP-421 features—is replaced by this text: An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible via the front-panel buttons P/N:
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Introduction 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function. Thank you fo
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Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps. KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 2
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Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler for computer graphics and HDTV signals. It up- or down-scales computer graphics and HDTV signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. The following output resolutions are supported: PC: VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), 1280x800, SXGA (1280x1024), WXGA (1366x768), SXGA+ (1400x1050), WXGA+ (1440x900), WSXGA (1680x1050), WUXGA (1920x1200) HDTV: 480p, 480i, 576p, 576i, 720p @50/
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Your PC/HD Scaler Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power 1 wall adapter that is provided with this unit . Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit. 4 Your PC/HD Scaler For a description of the: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler, see section 4.1 VP-421 PC/HD Scaler, see section 4.2 4.1 Your VP-420 PC/HD Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-420 P
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Your PC/HD Scaler Figure 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler – Front and Rear View Table 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor connector 2 PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD connector Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source 3 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit 4 ON LED Lights when the unit is powered on 5 COMPONENT OUT LED Lights when component video is output 6 MENU button Press to enter/escape th
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Your PC/HD Scaler 4.2 Your VP-421 PC/HD Scaler Figure 2 and Table 2 define the VP-421 PC/HD Scaler: Figure 2: VP-421 PC/HD Scaler – Front and Rear View Table 2: VP-421 PC/HD Scaler Front Panel Features # Feature Function 1 PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor connector 2 DVI OUTPUT DVI connector Connects to DVI acceptor 3 PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD connector Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source 4 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit 5 ON
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Connecting the VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler # Feature Function 9 – /AUTO ADJUST button In OSD, press to move backward through the list or to decrement the parameter value. When not in OSD, press to automatically adjust the picture to fit the display 10 +/FREEZE button In OSD, press to move forward through the list or to increment the parameter value. When not in OSD, press to freeze the display 5 Connecting the VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler To connect your VP-420/VP-421, as illustrated in th
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Operating the VP-420/VP-421 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 6 Operating the VP-420/VP-421 The VP-420/VP-421 is operated directly via the front panel buttons, and via the OSD menu (see section 6 .2). 6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons perform the following functions: Pressing MENU opens the on-screen display (OSD) main menu (see section 6.2), the next press closes the OSD Pressing +/FREEZE freezes
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Operating the VP-420/VP-421 6.2 Using the OSD You can use the OSD to set a wide variety of parameters. When the MENU button is pressed, the main menu opens allowing access to all the device settings (see Table 4). When setting FINETUNE, COLOR, SIZE, OUTPUT (see Table 5), and OSD (see Table 6) a submenu opens with the applicable parameters. 6.2.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons While the OSD is open, the front panel buttons perform the following functions: Pressing + and – move forward
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Operating the VP-420/VP-421 6.2.2 The MAIN MENU Table 4 defines the MAIN MENU parameters and functions. Table 4: The MAIN MENU Parameters and Functions Parameter Function CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast from 0–100. The default is 50 BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness from 0–100. The default is 47 FINETUNE Adjusts the positioning of the display – PHASE, CLOCK, H-POSITION, V-POSITION; range 1–100. The default is 50 COLOR Adjusts the color of the display – RED, GREEN, BLUE; range 1–100. The d
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Technical Specifications 6.2.4 The “OSD” Submenu The “OSD” submenu allows you to adjust the location of the OSD, the length of time it is displayed, and the darkness of its background (see Table 6). Table 6: The “OSD” Submenu – Available Adjustments Parameter Function Range Default H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD on the screen 0–100 50 V-POSITION Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD on the screen 0–100 50 TIMER Adjusts the length of time in seconds the OSD a
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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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com P/N: 2900-000506 REV 1
