Kramer Electronics VP-421 video converter
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1. POWER CONSUMPTION OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY DIMENSIONS WEIGHT ACCESSORIES OPTIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com P VP 420 VP 421 Technical Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited to the terms set forth below Whatis Covered This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product What is Not Covered This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from any alteration modification improper or unreasonable use or maintenance misuse abuse accident neglect exposure to excess moisture fire improper packing and shipping such claims must be presented to the carrier lightning power surges or other acts of nature This limited warranty does not cover any damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation any unauthorized tampering with this product any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and or workmanship of this product This limited warranty does not cover cartons eguipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with this product Without limiting any other exclusion herein2. Kramer Electronics does not warrant that the product covered hereby including without limitation the technology and or integrated circuit s included in the product will not become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any other product or technology with which the product may be used How Long Does this Coverage Last Seven years as of this printing please check our Web site for the most current and accurate warranty information Whois Covered Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited warranty This limited warranty is not transferable to subseguent purchasers or owners ofthis product What Kramer Electronics will do Kramer Electronics will at its sole option provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty 1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete 2 Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product 3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to
3. WSXGA 1680x1050 1080160 1080i 60Hz 5 2 4 The OSD Submenu The OSD submenu allows you to adjust the location of the OSD the length of time it is ae and the darkness of its background Parameter Function Range H POSITION ax the horizontal position of the OSD on the screen V POSITION Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD on the screen TIMER Adjusts the length of time in seconds the OSD 0 100 10 appears on the screen BACKGROUND Adjusts the shade of the OSD background from 4 black to transparent EXIT Select to exit to the Main Menu ee eee 420 VP 421 Operating the VP 420 VP 421 1 6 Technical Specifications 1 PC HD on a 15 pin HD connector RGBHV YPbPr 1 PC HD on a 15 pin HD connector RGBHV YPbPr 1 DVI on a DVI connector VP 421 only OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS PC VGA SVGA XGA 1280x800 SXGA UXGA WXGA SXGA WXGA WSXGA WUXGA COMPONENT 480p 576p 720p 50 60Hz 1080i 50 60Hz 1080p 50 60Hz All resolutions are outputted 60Hz except where noted 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions 50 60Hz for HDTV resolutions 3 frames Front panel buttons ON and COMPONENT OUTPUT LEDs 5V DC 800mA VP 420 1A VP 421 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 10 to 90 RHL non condensing 9cm x 13 5cm x 2 5cm 7 5 x 5 3 x 0 98 W D H 66kg 1 45lbs approx ower supply 9 rack adapter OUTPUT REFRESH RATE PROCESSING DELAY CONTROLS
4. be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer Electronics products this product must be insured during shipment with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you If this product is returned uninsured you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re installation of this product from or into any installation Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any setting up this product any adjustment of user controls or any programming required for a specific installation of this product How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty To obtain a remedy under this limited warranty you must contact either the authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or the Kramer Electronics office nearest you For a list of authorized Kramer Electronics resellers and or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers please visit our web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact the Kramer Electronics office nearest you In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty you must possess an original dated receipt as proof of purchase fr
5. KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 420 VP 421 PC HD Scaler P N 2900 000506 Rev 5 This guide helps you install and use your product for the first time For more detailed information go to http www kramerelectronics com support product_downloads asp to download the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left Step 1 Check what s in the box XA VP 420 and or VP 421 PC HD Scaler A 4 Rubber feet each 2 1 Power supply each 5V DC A 1 Quick Start sheet Step 2 Install the VP 420 VP 421 Attach the rubber feet and place on a table or mount the VP 420 VP 421 in a rack using an optional RK T2B rack mount Step 3 Connect the inputs and outputs VP 420 VP 421 Projector Projector Display Step 4 Connect the power Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the VP 420 VP 421 and plug the A adapter into the mains electricity Step 5 Operate the VP 420 VP 421 Set parameters using the front panel buttons RESET TO XGA TI MENU ENTER O OOO AuTo FREEZE FACTORY RESET ADJUST INFORMATION i RESET TO 720P 4 EXIT Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance 2 2 Safety Instructions 2 3 Recycling Kramer Products 3 Overview 8 1 Defining the VP 420 PC HD Scaler 8 2 Defining the VP 421 PC HD Scaler 4 Connecting the VP 420 VP 421 5 Operating the VP 420 VP 421 5 1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 5 2 Using the O
6. NT OUT LED turns off Using the OSD You can use the OSD to set a wide variety of parameters When the MENU button is pressed the main menu opens allowing access to all the device settings see Section 5 2 2 When setting FINETUNE COLOR SIZE OUTPUT see Section 5 2 3 and OSD see Section 5 2 4 a submenu opens with the applicable parameters Using the Front Panel Buttons While the OSD is open the front panel buttons perform the following functions e Pressing and move forward and backward through the menu items and increment or decrement the parameter values e Pressing ENTER selects and activates a menu item or accepts the parameter value set 1 Operating the VP 420 VP 421 e Pressing MENU closes the OSD menu The menu times out by default after 10 seconds To change the OSD display time adjust the OSD TIMER parameter As an example of setting parameters to increase the contrast on the display 1 From normal operation press MENU The OSD main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the or button to highlight CONTRAST CONTRAST changes to green when highlighted 3 Press ENTER The contrast value parameter changes to red 4 Press the button to increase the value increase the contrast or the button to decrease the value decrease the contrast The value ranges from 0 to 100 5 Press ENTER to set the value The contrast value parameter changes back to white 6 To return to normal operatio
7. PECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY TO THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT UNDER THE MAGNUSON MOSS WARRANTY ACT 15 U S C A 2301 ET SEQ OR OTHER APPICABLE LAW THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AS PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW Other Conditions This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state This limited warranty is void if i the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced ii the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or iii this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If you are unsure whether a reseller is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller please visit our Web site at www kramerelectronics com or contact a Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of t
8. SD 6 Technical Specifications Figures Figure 1 VP 420 PC HD Scaler Figure 2 VP 421 PC HD Scaler Figure 3 Connecting the VP 420 PC HD Scaler CODON DOOR OONN N ann Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unigue 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 11 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 Products Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 420 VP 421 PC HD Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms auditoriums hotels and churches production studios rental and staging e Home theater up scaling 1 Introduction 2 1 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the eguipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possib
9. er Feature Function 1 ONLED Lights when the unit is powered on COMPONENT OUTLED Lights when component video is output MENU button Press to view the on screen display OSD menu Press together with the button to reset the display to 720p resolution 4 ENTER button In OSD press to choose the highlighted menu item Press together with the button to reset to XGA AUTO ADJUST button In OSD press to move backward through the list or to decrement the parameter value When not in OSD press to automatically adjust the picture to fit the display FREEZE button In OSD press to move forward through the list or to increment the parameter value When not in OSD press to freeze the display 7 PC HD OUTPUT 15 pin HD Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor connector DVI OUTPUT DVI connector Connects to DVI acceptor PC HD INPUT 15 pin HD Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source connector 0 5VDC 5V DC connector for powering the unit VP 420 VP 421 Overview 4 Connecting the VP 420 VP 421 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP 420 VP 421 After connecting your VP 420 VP 421 connect its power and then switch on the power to each device To connect the VP 420 VP 421 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 1 Connect a computer graphics or HDTV source to the PC HD INPUT 15 pin HD connector 2 Connect to the PC HD OUTPUT 15 pin HD connector to a co
10. his document Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the online product registration form Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing a Kramer Electronics product We hope it will give you years of satisfaction For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your guestions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com KRAMER E mail info Okramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power e supply before opening and servicing UA YIM
11. le future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Go to http www kramerelectronics com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good guality connection cables we recommend Kramer high performance high resolution cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal guality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low guality 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 guality Position your Kramer VP 420 VP 421 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust This eguipment is to be used only inside a building It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building 2 2 2 3 Safety Instructions Caution There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with the unit Warning Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing 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 T
12. mputer graphics or HDTV acceptor as follows When connecting to an XGA acceptor RGBHV connect to the acceptor s XGA connector When connecting to a component acceptor YPbPr connect as shown here 3 If connecting a VP 421 connect the DVI OUTPUT to a DVI acceptor The VP 421 outputs on both the 15 pin HD connector and the DVI connector You can connect to either output or to both of them simultaneously 4 Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity not shown in Figure 3 494 VP 420 VP 421 Connecting the VP 420 VP 421 7 Projector Figure 3 Connecting the VP 420 PC HD Scaler VP 420 VP 421 Connecting the VP 420 VP 421 5 1 5 2 5 2 1 Operating the VP 420 VP 421 The VP 420 VP 421 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the OSD menu see Section 5 2 Using the Front Panel Buttons During normal operation without the OSD the front panel buttons perform the following functions e Pressing MENU opens the on screen display OSD main menu see Section 5 2 the next press closes the OSD e Pressing FREEZE freezes the display the next press unfreezes the display e Pressing AUTO ADJUST automatically centers the display e Pressing MENU and AUTO ADJUST together resets the display to 720p and the COMPONENT OUT LED lights e Pressing FREEZE and ENTER together resets the display to XGA and the COMPONE
13. n highlight EXIT and press ENTER press MENU or wait until the menu times out 5 2 2 The MAIN MENU The following table defines the MAIN MENU parameters and functions Parameter Function CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness FINETUNE Adjusts the other ProcAmp parameters for example hue sharpness noise reduction and so on COLOR Adjusts the color of the display RED GREEN BLUE SIZE Select the size of the display LETTER BOX PANSCAN FULL OVERSCAN and two underscan settings UNDER 1 and UNDER 2 OUTPUT Sets the output resolution see Section 5 2 3 OSD Adjusts parameters of the on screen display see Section 5 2 4 FACTORY Resets the device to its factory default parameters and automatically RESET senses the input and output devices INFORMATION Displays the source input and output resolutions and the software version EXIT Select to exit the OSD 5 2 3 The OUTPUT Submenu The OUTPUT submenu allows you to choose the output resolution sent to the display Each press of the or button cycles through the list of resolutions The following table defines the resolutions available on the OUTPUT submenu and how they appear on the display Parameter l Appears As l Parameter Appears As UXGA 1600x1200 1080P50 1080p 50Hz WXGA 1366x768 1080P60 1080p 60Hz SXGA 1400x1050 1080p RGBHV appears 1920x1080 in the Menu as 1080PRGB WXGA 1440x900 1080150 10801 50Hz
14. o 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 htto www kramerelectronics com supportrecycling etting Started Overview The Kramer VP 420 VP 421 are high performance digital scalers for computer graphics and HDTV signals They up or down scale computer graphics and HDTV signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p The following output resolutions are supported PC VGA SVGA XGA 1280x800 SXGA UXGA WXGA SXGA WXGA WSXGA WUXGA COMPONENT 480p 576p 720p 50 60Hz 1080i 50 60Hz 1080p 50 60Hz The VP 420 VP 421 also feature e An On Screen Display OSD for easy setup and adjustment accessible via the front panel buttons e A built in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment e A non volatile memory that retains the last settings used e Quick auto adjust e A freeze button e RGBHV or component video input and or output The VP 421 is identical to the VP 420 with the addition of a DVI output port The machines are fed from an external 5V DC source making them suitable for field operation Operate your VP 420 VP 421 VP 421 directly via the front panel push buttons and the on screen di
15. om an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller If this product is returned under this limited warranty a return authorization number obtained from Kramer Electronics will be required You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product If itis decided that this product should be returned directly to Kramer Electronics this product should be properly packed preferably in the original carton for shipping Cartons not bearing a return authorization number will be refused Limitation on Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Some countries districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief special incidental consequential or indirect damages or the limitation of liability to specified amounts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you Exclusive Remedy TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KRAMER ELECTRONICS S
16. splay OSD 3 1 Defining the VP 420 PC HD Scaler This section defines the VP 420 RESET To XGA I COMPONENT OUT MENU ENTER OOOO AUTO FREEZE ADJUST kun RESET TO 720P mm PC HD OUTPUT PC HD INPUT Figure 1 VP 420 PC HD Scaler Feature Function ON LED Lights when the unit is powered on COMPONENT OUT LED Lights when component video is output 3 MENU button Press to enter escape the on screen display OSD menu Press together with the button to reset to 720p ENTER button In OSD press to choose the highlighted menu item Press together with the button to reset to XGA AUTO ADJUST button In OSD press to move backward through the list or to decrement the parameter value When not in OSD press to automatically adjust the picture to fit the display FREEZE button In OSD press to move forward through the list or to increment the parameter value When not in OSD press to freeze the display 7 PC HD OUTPUT 15 pin HD Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor connector PC HD INPUT 15 pin HD Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source connector 9 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering the unit VP 420 VP 421 Overview 3 2 Defining the VP 421 PC HD Scaler This section defines the VP 421 RESET TO XGA YI COMPONENT OUT MENU ENTER a ol OOO AUTO FREEZE ADJUST kus RESETTO720P oud PC HD OUTPUT DVI OUTPUT PC HD INPUT 5V DC 0 Figure 2 VP 421 PC HD Scal
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