Kramer VP-471, VP-472 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

VP-471

3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 2

3 Overview 3
4 Defining the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 4
5 Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 5
6 Operating the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 6

6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 6

6.2 Using the OSD 6

6.2.1 The Main Menu 7

6.2.2 The Display Submenu 7

6.2.3 The Color Submenu 8

7 Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel 4
Figure 2: VP-471

3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel 4

Figure 3: Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 5

Tables

Table 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel Features 4
Table 2: VP-471

3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel Features 5

Table 3: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions 7
Table 4: The Display Submenu Parameters 8
Table 5: The Color Submenu Parameters 8
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler 9

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 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 1,000-plus different models now appear in
11 groups

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Thank you for purchasing your Kramer MegaTOOLS® VP-471 3G HD-SDI to
DVI Scaler which is ideal for:

that are clearly defined by function.

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

• Home theater up-scaling

The package includes the following items:

• VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

• Power adapter (5V DC output)

• 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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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; 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; GROUP 11: Sierra Products

2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

3 The complete list of Kramer cables is available at

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

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2.1 Quick Start

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

Overview

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3 Overview

The Kramer VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler is a high-performance digital
scaler for signals up to 3G HD-SDI. It up and down-scales SDI, HD-SDI and 3G
HD-SDI signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. The following output
resolutions are supported:

• PC: SVGA, XGA, 1360x768, WXGA, SXGA, 1440x900, SXGA+,

WSXGA+, UXGA, WUXGA, 720x576 @50, 720x480 (NTSC),
1280x720 @50/60 (HD 720), 1920x1080 @50/60 (HD 1080)

• SDTV: 480p and 576p

• HDTV: 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz and 1080p @50/60Hz

The VP-471 also features:

• A maximum data rate of 3Gbps

• Multi-standard operation: SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and

3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)

• An OSD (On-screen Display) accessible via the front panel buttons for easy

setup and adjustment

• A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

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

• A freeze button

• SDI input and loop output (up to 3G HD-SDI)

• A DVI video output

• S/PDIF digital and unbalanced stereo audio outputs

• An external 5V DC source, making it suitable for field operation

• Operation directly via the front panel push buttons and the OSD

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables

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• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP-471 away from
moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

1 Available from Kramer Electronics at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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4 Defining the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP-471.

Figure 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel

Table 1: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Front Panel Features

# 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 720p (1280x720)

4 ENTER Button In the OSD, press to select the highlighted menu item.

When the OSD is not displayed, press together with the + button to set the output
resolution to XGA

5 – Button In the OSD, press to step up through the options or to decrement the parameter value

6 + / FREEZE Button In the OSD, press to step down forward through the options or to increment the

parameter value.
When the OSD is not displayed, press to freeze the display

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the rear panel of the VP-471.

Figure 2: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel

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Table 2: VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler Rear Panel Features

# Feature Function

1 SDI IN BNC Connector Connect to the SDI source

2 SDI OUT BNC Connector Connect to the SDI acceptor. The signal is re-clocked and

equalized

3 DVI OUT Connector Connect to the DVI acceptor

4 5V DC Connect to the +5V DC power adapter, center pin positive

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AUDIO OUT
Audio Output
Connectors

S/PDIF OUT RCA Connector Connect to a digital audio acceptor (S/PDIF)

6 LEFT Channel Unbalanced Stereo

Audio RCA Connector

Connect to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo audio
acceptor

7 RIGHT Channel Unbalanced

Stereo Audio RCA Connector

Connect to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo
audio acceptor

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Figure 3: Connecting the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

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To connect the VP-471, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect the digital SDI camera to the SDI IN BNC connector.

2. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to the SDI display.

3. Connect the S/PDIF AUDIO OUT RCA connector to the digital AV receiver.

4. Connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT RCA connectors to the
unbalanced stereo audio amplifier.

5. Connect the DVI OUT connector to the DVI projector.

6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to 5V DC power socket and to the mains
electricity (not shown in the illustration).

6 Operating the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

The VP-471 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 in the
following manner:

• MENU: Displays the OSD Main Menu (see Section

6.2). Press a second

time to close the OSD

• FREEZE: Freezes the display. Press a second time to unfreeze the display

• MENU and AUTO ADJUST: Press together to set the output to 720p

(1280x720)

• ENTER and FREEZE: Press together to set the output to XGA (1024x768)

6.2 Using the OSD

The OSD is used to set a variety of parameters.

When using the OSD, the front panel buttons operate in the following manner:

• MENU: Opens the OSD main menu (see

Table 3). Press a second time to

close the OSD

• ENTER: Selects the highlighted menu item or parameter

• – : Steps up through the menu list or decrements the parameter value

• + : Steps down through the menu list or increments the parameter value

Note: After a period of 15 sec with no button activity, the OSD menu times-out
automatically.

Example of Setting a Parameter

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.

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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 ENTER to set the value.
G OFFSET is highlighted in green.

8. To exit normal operation, press MENU.

6.2.1 The Main Menu

Table 3

defines the Main menu parameters and functions.

Table 3: The Main Menu Parameters and Functions

Parameter Function

DISPLAY Sets the output resolution, size and aspect ratio (see Table 4)

COLOR Sets the output color parameters (see Table 5)

SDI AUDIO Selects which embedded audio to output: Group 1, Group 2, Group 3, Group 4, Auto1,

Off

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Default: Auto

FACTORY RESET Resets all parameters to factory defaults

INFORMATION Displays current input resolution, output resolution and firmware revision

AUTO SYNC OFF When on, this de-activates the output after a few minutes if no input is present

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EXIT

Exits the Main menu

6.2.2 The Display Submenu

The Display submenu sets the display output resolution, size and aspect ratio.

Table 4 defines the display output parameters.

1 When set to Auto, the unit searches for the lowest Group number which has audio and selects this audio Group

2 Audio is not outputted

3 Useful, for example, when the output is connected to a projector, and the projector will automatically shut down when it has no input

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Table 4: The Display Submenu Parameters

Parameter

Parameters

Factory Default

OUTPUT Sets the output resolution.

Native, 1920x1080p @50 (HD 1080), 1280x720p @50 (HD 720),
720x576p @50, 1920x1080p (HD 1080), 1280x720p (HD 720),
720x480p (NTSC), 1920x1200p (WUXGA), 1600x1200 (UXGA),
1680x1050 (WSXGA+), 1400x1050 (SXGA+), 1440x900, 1280x1024
(SXGA), 1280x800 (WXGA), 1360x768, 1280x768 (WXGA), 1024x768
(XGA), 800x600 (SVGA)

PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1280x800, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, SXGA+,
WXGA+, WSXGA, WUXGA

SDTV: 480p and 576p
HDTV: 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz

1024x768 @60

SIZE Sets the output size/aspect ratio: Full, Pan scan, Letter box, Under 2,

Under 1, Over scan

Full

EXIT Exits the Display menu

6.2.3 The Color Submenu

The Color submenu sets the display output color parameters. Table 5 defines the
color output parameters.

Table 5: The Color Submenu Parameters

Parameter Function Value Range Factory Default

CONTRAST Sets the output contrast 0-255 105

BRIGHTNESS Sets the output brightness 0-192 96

R Sets the output red value 0-255 128

G Sets the output green value 0-255 128

B Sets the output blue value 0-255 128

R OFFSET Sets the output red signal level offset 0-63 32

G OFFSET Sets the output green signal level offset 0-63 32

B OFFSET Sets the output blue signal level offset 0-63 32

EXIT Exits the Color submenu

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7 Technical Specifications

Table 6 lists the technical specifications of the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler.

Table 6: Technical Specifications

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INPUT:

of the VP-471 3G HD-SDI to DVI Scaler

1 SDI/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI on a BNC connector

OUTPUTS:

VIDEO:

1 SDI/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI on a BNC connector (loop)

1 DVI on DVI connector

AUDIO:

1 S/PDIF digital audio on an RCA connector

1 Unbalanced stereo audio on 2 RCA connectors

INPUT RESOLUTIONS: 480i @59.94Hz, 576i @50Hz, 720p @50/60Hz, 1080p @24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1080i

@50/60Hz

OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS

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Native, 1920x1080p @50 (HD 1080), 1280x720p @50 (HD 720), 720x576p @50,
1920x1080p (HD 1080), 1280x720p (HD 720), 720x480p (NTSC), 1920x1200p
(WUXGA), 1600x1200 (UXGA), 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), 1400x1050 (SXGA+),
1440x900, 1280x1024 (SXGA), 1280x800 (WXGA), 1360x768, 1280x768 (WXGA),
1024x768 (XGA), 800x600 (SVGA)

:

PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1280x800, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, WXGA+, WSXGA,
WUXGA

SDTV: 480p @60Hz and 576p @50Hz
HDTV: 720p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz

OUTPUT REFRESH RATE: 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions, 50/60Hz for HDTV resolutions

OUTPUT SIZE Full, Pan scan, Letter box, Under 2, Under 1, Over scan

PROCESSING DELAY: 30ms

CONTROLS: Menu, OSD and Freeze front panel buttons

POWER SOURCE: 5V DC, 1.35A

DIMENSIONS: 18.8cm x 11.4cm x 2.4cm (7.4” x 4.5” x 1”) W, D, H

WEIGHT: 0.75kg (1.7lbs) approx.

ACCESSORIES: Power supply

OPTIONS: RK-2TB 19" rack adapter

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

2 All resolutions are outputted @60Hz, except where noted

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LIMITED WARRANTY

WHO IS PR OTECTED?

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED

WH AT WE W IL L P AY FO R AN D W H AT W E WI L L N O T PAY F O R

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

CAUTION!

Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms .

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HOW LONG IS THE WA RRANTY

Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase.

Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:

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:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.

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.
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”

Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warrant y:

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, or on which the WARRANTY VOID

TAMPERED sticker has been torn,

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) R emoval 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

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.

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.

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.

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.

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.

IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.

* FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products)

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Safety Warning:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply

before opening/servicing.

Caution