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/HD Scaler – Front and Rear View 5
Figure 2: VP-421 PC/HD Scaler – Front and Rear View 6
Figure 3: Connecting the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 8
Tables
Table 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler Front Panel Features 5
Table 2: VP-421 PC/HD Scaler Front Panel Features 6
Table 3: 15-pin HD PINOUT for HD 7
Table 4: The MAIN MENU Parameters and Functions 10
Table 5: The “OUTPUT” Submenu – Available Resolutions 10
Table 6: The “OSD” Submenu – Available Adjustments 11
Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler 11
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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: 2900 - 0005061 A1
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
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VP-420 or VP-421 PC/HD Scaler.
These products are ideal for:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and
churches
Home theater up-scaling
The package includes the following items:
VP-420 or VP-421 PC/HD Scaler
Power adapter (5V 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
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers a nd 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 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
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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