Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview Your VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler Controlling the VP-419xl Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons Using the CONTROL Buttons 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 8 8 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 The MAIN MENU The PICTURE Menu The SETUP Menu 8 9 9 6.
Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler.
Getting Started Composite Video Player s-Video Camcorder Plasma Display DVD Player Computer Graphics Source POWER DISPLAY VGA SVGA SXGA ASPECT XGA C-VIDEO 480p S-VID EO 576 p 720p 1080i YPbCr PICTURE RESET 3D NR PC MENU 2 ENTER KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler is a high quality converter for up-scaling composite video, s-Video (YC), and SD component video to XGA1 and HD resolutions. It also has a computer graphics (XGA) input, which – when selected, or when the machine is not powered - is routed directly (bypassed) to the output.
Your VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler To achieve the best performance: Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noiselevels (often associated with low quality cables) Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP-419xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Your VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler Table 1: VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler Front Panel Features Feature POWER Switch RGB/RESET Button 3 4 5 IR Receiver MENU Button ENTER Button 6 7 8 9 10 11 + Button - Button CV Button YC Button COMP. Button SXGA Button INPUT SELECTOR # CONTROL 1 2 Function Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF Illuminates when the output resolution is set to RGB. Press to set output to Y Pb Pr (the button no longer illuminates).
Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler 5 Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler Connect1 your VP-419xl, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2: 1. Connect an s-Video source (for example, an s-Video camcorder) to the YC INPUT 4p connector. 2. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player) to the CV INPUT RCA connector. 3. Connect a component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the Y, Cb and Cr INPUT RCA connectors. 4.
Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler Composite Video Player s-Video Camcorder Plasma Display DVD Player Computer Graphics Source Figure 2: Connecting the VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler 7
Controlling the VP-419xl 6 Controlling the VP-419xl The VP-419xl can be controlled directly via the front panel buttons (see section 6.1), via the OSD menu (see section 6.2), and/or remotely from the infra-red remote control transmitter (see section 6.3). 6.
Controlling the VP-419xl 6.2.2 The PICTURE Menu Table 5 defines the PICTURE menu. Table 5: The PICTURE Menu Features Parameter CONTRAST Adjust the contrast Range From 0 to 63 Default 58 BRIGHT Adjust the brightness From 0 to 63 31 COLOR Adjust the color From 0 to 63 31 HUE Adjust the hue From 0 to 63 31 DETAIL Adjust the sharpness From 0 to 63 10 RESET Select RESET and press ENTER to reset to the default parameters EXIT Select to exit to the MAIN MENU 6.2.
Controlling the VP-419xl 6.
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications 1 Table 8: Technical Specifications of the VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler INPUTS: OUTPUT: 2 OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS : PROCESSING DELAY: CONTROLS: ADDITIONAL CONTROLS: 1 VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA on an HD15F connector 1 composite video on an RCA connector 1 component video (Y, Cb, Cr) on RCA connectors 1 s-Video on a 4p connector 1 RGB/YPbPr on an HD15F connector VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i 2 fram
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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.
