Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 3 3.1 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Overview About HDMI Your VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Connecting the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Operating the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Using the Front Panel Buttons During Normal Operation Using the OSD 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.2.
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis 1. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Thank you for purchasing your Kramer VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler for computer graphics and HDTV signals. It up- or down-scales HDMI signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p and de-embeds the stereo audio to output as unbalanced analog stereo signals. The following output resolutions are supported: PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, 1280x800, SXGA, UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, WXGA+, WSXGA, WUXGA, 1600x900, 1080pRGB; HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz, 1080i @50/60Hz.
Overview 3.1 About HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital 1 audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality.
Your VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler 4 Your VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 define the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler: Figure 1: VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler – Front and Rear View 5
Connecting the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Table 1: VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Front Panel Features # Feature AUDIO OUTPUT RCA Connectors Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 L R PC OUTPUT 15-pin HD connector HDMI INPUT Connector 5V DC ON LED COMPONENT OUT LED 8 MENU button 9 ENTER button 10 – /AUTO ADJUST button 11 +/FREEZE button 5 Connect to an unbalanced analog stereo acceptor Connect to computer graphics or HDTV acceptor 1 Connect to an HDMI source +5V DC connector for powering the unit Lights green when th
Operating the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler 4. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2). Figure 2: Connecting the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler 6 Operating the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler The VP-422 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the OSD menu (see Section 6.2). 6.
Operating the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler 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 3). When setting FINETUNE, COLOR, SIZE, OUTPUT (see Table 5), and OSD (see Table 6) a submenu opens with the applicable parameters. 6.2.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons While the OSD is Open While the OSD is open, using the front panel buttons performs the following functions.
Operating the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler 6.2.2 The MAIN MENU Table 3 defines the MAIN MENU parameters and functions 1. Table 3: The MAIN MENU Parameters and Functions Parameter PARAMETER Status Function CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness FINETUNE Adjusts the other ProcAmp parameters: PHASE, HUE, SATURATION and SHARPNESS (see Section 6.2.
Operating the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler Table 5: The “OUTPUT” Submenu – Available Resolutions 480P Parameter 480p Appears As XGA Parameter Appears As 1024x768 (default) 720P60 720p @60Hz SXGA 1280x1024 1080I60 1080i @60Hz UXGA 1600x1200 1080P60 1080p @60Hz WXGA 1366x768 1080PRGB 1080PRGB WSXGA 1680x1050 576P 576p WUXGA 1920x1200 720P50 1080I50 720p @50Hz 1080i @50Hz 1280x800 WXGA+ 1280x800 1440x900 1080P50 1080p @50Hz SXGA+ 1400x1050 VGA 640x480 1600x900 1600x900 SVGA 80
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 7 lists the technical specifications: 1 Table 7: Technical Specifications of the VP-422 HDMI to PC Scaler INPUT: OUTPUTS: OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS 2: OUTPUT REFRESH RATE: PROCESSING DELAY: CONTROLS: POWER SOURCE: DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: ACCESSORIES: OPTIONS 1 HDMI 1 HDMI; 1 analog stereo audio on RCA connectors PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WXGA, WSXGA, WUXGA, 1280x800, WXGA+, SXGA+, 1600x900, 1080PRGB HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p @50/60Hz, 1080p @50/60Hz, 10
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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 P/N: 2900- 000580 Rev: 3 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
