Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 4 4.1 4.2 5 6 6.1 6.2 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your PC/HD Scaler Your VP-420 PC/HD Scaler Your VP-421 PC/HD Scaler Connecting the VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler Operating the VP-420/VP-421 Using the Front Panel Buttons Using the OSD 1 1 2 3 4 4 6 7 8 8 9 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.
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.
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.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler for computer graphics and HDTV signals. It up- or down-scales computer graphics and HDTV signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p.
Your PC/HD Scaler Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit1. Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit. 4 Your PC/HD Scaler For a description of the: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler, see section 4.1 VP-421 PC/HD Scaler, see section 4.2 4.
Your PC/HD Scaler Figure 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler – Front and Rear View Table 1: VP-420 PC/HD Scaler Front Panel Features # 2 3 4 5 6 Feature PC/HD OUTPUT 15-pin HD connector PC/HD INPUT 15-pin HD connector 5V DC ON LED COMPONENT OUT LED MENU button 7 ENTER button 8 – /AUTO ADJUST button 9 +/FREEZE button 1 Function Connects to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor Connects to computer graphics or HDTV source +5V DC connector for powering the unit Lights when the unit is powered on Lights when compone
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Connecting the VP-420/VP-421 PC/HD Scaler 9 # Feature – /AUTO ADJUST button 10 +/FREEZE button 5 Function 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 In OSD, press to move forward through the list or to increment the parameter value.
Operating the VP-420/VP-421 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-420 PC/HD Scaler 6 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 6.2). 6.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons perform the following functions: Pressing MENU opens the on-screen display (OSD) main menu (see section 6.
Operating the VP-420/VP-421 6.2 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 Table 4). When setting FINETUNE, COLOR, SIZE, OUTPUT (see Table 5), and OSD (see Table 6) a submenu opens with the applicable parameters. 6.2.
Operating the VP-420/VP-421 6.2.2 The MAIN MENU Table 4 defines the MAIN MENU parameters and functions. Table 4: The MAIN MENU Parameters and Functions Parameter CONTRAST Function Adjusts the contrast from 0–100. The default is 50 BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness from 0–100. The default is 47 FINETUNE Adjusts the positioning of the display – PHASE, CLOCK, H-POSITION, V-POSITION; range 1–100. The default is 50 COLOR SIZE Adjusts the color of the display – RED, GREEN, BLUE; range 1–100.
Technical Specifications 6.2.4 The “OSD” Submenu The “OSD” submenu allows you to adjust the location of the OSD, the length of time it is displayed, and the darkness of its background (see Table 6).
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
