Kramer VP-426H2 User Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-426H2

4K HDMI-PC Scaler

P/N: 2900-300636 Rev 1

www.kramerAV.com

VP-426H2 – Contents i

Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instr u ctions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VP-426H2 4K HDMI-PC Scaler 5

4 Connecting the VP-426H2 7

4.1 Connecting the Remote Terminal Block 8

5 Operating the VP-426H2 10

5.1 Operating the VP-426H2 Using the Front Panel Buttons 10

5.2 Using the OSD 10

5.3 Upgrading the Firmware 14

6 Technical Specifications 16

6.1 Input Resolutions and Refresh Rate 17

Figures

Figure 1: VP-426H2 4K HDMI-PC Scaler 5
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-426H2 4K HDMI-PC Scaler 8
Figure 3: Connecting the Remote Contact Closure Switches 9

VP-426H2 - Introduction

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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 14 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and
GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-426H2 4K HDMI-PC Scaler, which
is ideal for the following typical applications:

• Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and

churches, production studios, rental and staging

• Home theater up-scaling

2 VP-426H2 - Getting Started

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 www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-426H2 to check for up-to-date user
manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are

available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deteri oration i n
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

• Position your Kramer VP-426H2 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer El ectronics i nput power wall

adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall

before installing

VP-426H2 - Getting Started

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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 and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/.

4 VP-426H2 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-426H2 is a high-performance digital scaler for computer
graphics/HDTV and HDMI signals. The unit up- or down-scales computer graphics
and HDTV signals to resolutions up to 4K2K. 28 output resolutions and Native are
supported. The user can choose the input – computer graphics/HDTV or HDMI –
and the scaled output is sent to both the computer graphics and HDMI outputs.

The VP-426H2 also features:

• Support of input and output resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4

• HDCP 2.2, HDMI 2.0/1. 4 compliance

• An option to bypass or scale 4K inputs

• Reading and storage of acceptor's EDID

• VGA (RGBHV), Component (YPrPr) or HDMI inputs

• RGBHV and HDMI simultaneous outputs

• Input auto-scanning

• Constant Sync - maintains sync on the output, even if input video signal is lost

or interrupted

• Analog/embedded audio support for inputs and outputs

• Support of multi-channel embedded audio bypassing

• A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

• An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible via

the front-panel buttons

• A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used

• A freeze button

• Contact closure inputs for remote switching of sources

• A USB port for upgrading firmware

The machine is fed from an external 5V DC source, making it suitable for field
operation.