Kramer VP-418 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-418

Video to HDMI Scaler

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3 Overview 3

3.1 About HDMI 3

3.2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4

4 Your VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler 5
5 Connecting the VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler 6

5.1 Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 8

6 Technical Specifications 8

Figures

Figure 1: VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler – Front and Rear View 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler 7
Figure 3: Connecting the Contact Closure Remote Control PINs 8

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel Features and Functions of the VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler 5
Table 2: Rear Panel Features and Functions of the VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler 5
Table 3: Technical Specifications of the VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler 8

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
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-418 Video to HDMI Scaler.
This product is ideal for:

 Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches
 Home theater up-scaling

The package includes the following items:

 VP-418

Video to HDMI Scaler

 Power adapter (12V DC input)
 This user manual2

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 cables3

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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 this URL: 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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Getting Started

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