Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8.1 Introduction Getting Started Overview Your VP-501xl Your VP-502xl Connecting the VP-501xl Connecting the VP-502xl Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl Using the Quick-Set Buttons 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons Using the Menu Using Test Patterns Saving and Recalling 9 9 10 10 Setting the DIP-Switches Technical Specifications 12 13 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.5.1 8.5.2 8.
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 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Overview 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 1.
Your VP-501xl 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 # Feature 1 12V DC Function +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 (OFF for PAL, ON for NTSC) (see section 8.
Your VP-502xl 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 # 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 YUV, PAL DIP-switches Select the video standard (OFF for PAL, ON for NTSC) and the color space (OFF for YUV, ON for RGB) (see section 8.
Connecting the VP-501xl 6 Connecting the VP-501xl To connect your VP-501xl as the example in Figure 3 illustrates, do the following 1: 1. Connect a computer graphics source to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector. 2. Connect the Y/C OUT 4-pin connector to the Y/C acceptor (for example, an s-Video recorder) and/or the CV OUT BNC connector to the CV acceptor (for example, a composite video recorder). 3. Set the DIP-switches (see section 8.6). 4.
Connecting the VP-502xl 7 Connecting the VP-502xl To connect your VP-502xl as the example in Figure 4 illustrates, do the following 1: 1. Connect a computer graphics source to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector (for example, a PC as shown in Figure 4), or alternatively, connect a high definition source2 to the 15-pin HD INPUT connector (for example, a set top box as shown in Figure 5). 2.
Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl Figure 5: VP-502xl Alternate Connection 8 Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl You can operate your VP-501xl/VP-502xl via the front panel buttons, which are dual-purpose buttons 1 that function as: • Quick-set buttons: AUTO IMAGE, FREEZE and OS/US; or • Menu buttons: MENU, ENTER, – and + This section describes how to: • Use the quick set buttons (see section 8.1) • Use the set of menu buttons (see section 8.2) • Use the Menu screen (see section 8.
Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 8.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons The following sub-sections describe the VP-501xl and VP-502xl quick set buttons. 8.1.1 Using the AUTO IMAGE Button The VP-501xl/VP-502xl assesses the image and improves the quality, by automatically adjusting the phase, frequency and position, when the AUTO IMAGE button is pressed. For example, if your computer application switches resolutions (and frequency), press the AUTO IMAGE button to automatically improve the picture quality. 8.1.
Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 8.2 Adjusting the Display via the Menu Buttons The set of menu buttons (MENU, ENTER, − and +) let you adjust the screen settings.
Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 8.4 Using Test Patterns The Advanced menu lets you select Test Patterns and Save and Recall setups. The VP-501xl/VP502xl stores 7 test patterns. From the Advanced menu, you can select a test pattern (from 1 to 7) to show on screen. Figure 7 shows test pattern number 1. Figure 7: Test Pattern Number 1 You can set a test pattern to appear on the screen when there is no input connected to the VP-501xl/VP502xl.
Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl When disconnecting the unit, the setup that was saved last will be stored and will reappear when connecting the unit once again. Consider the following sequence, for example: • A certain setup is saved to 1 • A different setup is saved to 2 • Setup 1 is recalled • The unit is disconnected • The unit is reconnected • Setup 2 appears (since it was saved last) 8.5.
Operating the VP-501xl/VP-502xl 8.6 Setting the DIP-Switches Figure 8 and Table 4 describe the factory default DIP-switches setting for the VP-501xl: Figure 8: VP-501xl DIP-Switches Table 4: VP-501xl DIP-Switch Settings DIP 1 Function PAL/NTSC Description Determines the video standard to be used: Set to OFF (up) to select PAL Set to ON (down) to select NTSC 2 N.U.
Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications. 1 Table 6: Technical Specifications of the VP-501xl/VP-502xl INPUTS: VP-501xl: 1 x VGA/ UXGA on an 15-pin HD connector VP-502xl: 1 x VGA/ UXGA, analog component HD on an 15-pin HD connector OUTPUTS: 1 composite video 1Vpp/75Ω on a BNC connector 1 Y/C (s-Video) 1Vpp/75Ω (Y), 0.
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.
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