Kramer VP-501x1, VP-502x1, VP-501xl, VP-502xl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

Preliminary

USER MANUAL

Models:

VP-501xl, UXGA Scan Converter
VP-502xl, UXGA/HD Scan Converte r

Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Starte d 1
3 Overview 2
4 Your VP-501xl 3
5 Your VP-502xl 4
6 Connecting the VP-501xl 5
7 Connecting the VP-502xl 6
8 Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 7

8.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons 8

8.1.1 Using the AUTO IMAGE Button 8

8.1.2 Using the FREEZE Button 8

8.1.3 Using the OS/US Button 8

8.2 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons 9

8.3 Using the Menu 9

8.4 Using Test Patterns 10

8.5 Saving and Recalling 10

8.5.1 Saving When Exiting the Menu 11

8.5.2 Recalling a Setup 11

8.6 Setting the DIP-Switches 12

9 Technical Specifications 13

Figures

Figure 1: VP-501xl UXGA Scan Converter 3
Figure 2: VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan Converter

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Figure 3: Connec ti ng the V P-501xl 5
Figure 4: Connecting the VP-502xl

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Figure 5: VP-502xl Alternate Connection

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Figure 6 : Over-scanned and Under-scanned images

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Figure 7: Test Pat tern Number 1 10
Figure 8: VP-501xl DIP-Switches

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Figure 9: VP-502xl DIP-Switches

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Tables

Table 1: VP-501 xl Features 3
Table 2: VP-502 xl Features 4
Table 3: VP-501xl/VP-502xl Menu Items

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Table 4: VP-501xl DIP-Switch Settings

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Table 5: VP-

502xl DIP-Switch Settings 12

Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 13

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, ma king the best even b etter! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups

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Thank yo u for purchasing the Kra mer VP-501xl UXGA Scan
Converter/VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan Converter. This product is ideal for:

that are clearly

defined by function.

• Multimedia, board rooms, and video conferencing

• Any application where high quality conversion of graphical data

signals to video signals is required

• Set-top box and HD conversion to SD video (VP-502xl)
The package includes the following items:

• VP-501xl UXGA Scan Converter or VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan

Converter

• Power adapter (12V DC Input)

• This user manual

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2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

• Unpack the equipme nt carefully and save the original box and

packaging mat erials for possible future shipment

• Review the c ontent s of this user manual

• Use Kramer high performance high-resolution cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GR OUP 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 our Web site at 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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Overview

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3 Overview

The Kramer VP-501xl is a high-quality scan converter for down-scaling
computer graphics (VGA up to UXGA) to PAL or NTSC video.

The Kramer VP-502xl is a high-quality scan converter for down-scaling
computer graphics and HD to PAL or NTSC video. It supports VGA up to
UXGA, as well as the HD resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i. The
input color space (RGB or YUV) is selected via a DIP-switch

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The high quality VP-501xl/VP-502xl features:

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• User-friendly front panel buttons for easy control of ProcAmp

functions, flicker-reduction, image optimization, o ne-touch
freezing, over-scanning and under-scanning

• Memor y locations to save and recall up to four setups, including

picture setup

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• Simultaneous hig h-q uality composite video and s-Video (Y/C)

, input setup and output setup, zoom and advanced

features

• Selectable the video standard (PAL or NTSC)

• An external 12V DC source

To achieve the best performance:

• Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding

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

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and

position your Kramer VP-501xl/VP-502xl away from moisture,
excessive sunlight and dust

1 See section 8.6
2 Brightness, contrast, saturation and flicker filter

Your VP-501xl

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4 Your VP-501xl

Figure 1 and Table 1 describe the VP-501xl.

Figure 1: VP-501xl UXGA Scan Converter

Table 1: VP-501xl Features

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Feature

Function

1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video acceptor
3 CV OUT BNC Connector Connect to the composite video acceptor
4 PAL DIP-switch Select the video standard (ON for PAL, OFF for NTSC) (see secti on 8.6)
5

INPUT 15-pin HD
Connector

Connect to the computer graphics source

6 OS LED Lights when the image is over-scanned

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7 FREEZE. LED Lights when the FREEZE button is pressed
8 MENU Button Press to enter the menu and adjust the Scan Converter features
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ENTER / AUTO IMAGE

Button

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Press ENTER to accept the settings; press AUTO IMAGE to acquire optimal
screen displa y

10 - / FREEZE Button2

Press - to scroll down the menu; press FREEZE to freeze the video image
and features. Press again to disable

11 + / OS/US Button2

Press + to scroll up the menu; press OS/US to toggle between over-scan

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and

under-scan

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1 The displayed image, when set correctly, is larger than the screen
2 This button has dual functionality. When in the MENU mode, it functions according to the labeling above the butto n. When
not in the MENU mode, the labeling below the button takes precedence
3 The image is smaller than the screen, leaving a border around the image

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Your VP-502xl

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5 Your VP-502xl

Figure 2 and Table 2 describe the VP-502xl.

Figure 2: VP-502xl UXGA/HD Scan Converter

Table 2: VP-502xl Features

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Feature

Function

1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video acceptor
3 CV OUT BNC Connector Connect to the compos it e vid eo acceptor
4 YUV, PAL DIP-switches

Select the video standard (ON for PAL, OFF for NTSC) and the
color space (ON for YUV, OFF for RGB) (see section

8.6)

5 INPUT 15-pin HD Connector Connect to the computer graphics or HD source
6 OS LED Lights when the image is over-scanned

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7 FREEZE. LED Lights When the FREEZE button is pressed
8 MENU Button Press to enter the menu and adjust the Scan Converter features
9

ENTER / AUTO IMAGE
Button

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Press ENTER to accept settings; press AUTO IMAGE to acquire
optimal screen display

10 - / FREEZE Button

Press - to scroll down the menu; press FREEZE to freeze video
image and features. Press again to disable

11 + / OS/US Button

Press + to scroll up the menu; press OS/US to toggle between
over-scan3 and un de r-scan

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1 The displayed image, when set correctly, is larger than the screen
2 This button has dual functionality. When in the MENU mode, it functions according to the labeling above the butto n. When
not in the MENU mode, the labeling below the button takes precedence
3 The image is smaller than the screen, leaving a border around the image