Kramer VP-424 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-424

HDMI to HDMI Scaler

P/N: 2900-000765 Rev 2

VP-424 – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler 5

4Connecting the VP-424 6

5Controlling the VP-424 7

5.1 Using the OSD Menu 7

6Firmware Upgrade 10

7Technical Specifications 11

7.1 Input Resolutions Support 11

Figures

Figure 1: VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler Front Panel 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-424 6

VP-424 - 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 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-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler. This

product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches

Home theater up-scaling

VP-424 - Getting Started

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

Review the contents of this user manual

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp

to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check

if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in

signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often

associated with low quality 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 quality

Position your Kramer VP-424 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be

connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

2.2 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

VP-424 - Getting Started

2.3 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. To 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

VP-424 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler for

HDMI signals. It up- or down-scales HDMI signals to an HDMI output signal.

The VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler features:

A maximum resolution of up to WUXGA and 1080p

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible via

the front-panel buttons

HDTV compatibility

HDCP compliance

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient adjustment of color, sharpness, brightness,

contrast, and so on

Digital noise reduction

A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used

Multiple aspect ratio selections

A USB port for firmware upgrade

A freeze button

An external 5V DC power source, making it suitable for field operation

Housing in a compact MegaTOOLS™ enclosure, that enables two units to

be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-T2B

rack adapter

VP-424 - Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler

This section defines the VP-424.

Figure 1: VP-424 HDMI to HDMI Scaler Front Panel

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is powered on

INPUT LED

Lights blue when an HDMI signal is detected on the input

MENU Button

Press to enter/exit the on-screen display (OSD) menu.

Press together with the –button to reset to 720p

ENTER Button

In the OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu item.

Press together with the + button to reset to XGA

–Button

In the OSD, press to move backward through the list or to

decrement the parameter value

+/FREEZE button

In the OSD, press to move forward through the list or to

increment the parameter value.

When not in the OSD, press to freeze the display

PROGRAM USB Connector

For programming the unit

HDMI IN Connector

Connects to an HDMI source

HDMI OUT Connector

Connects to an HDMI acceptor

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

VP-424 - Connecting the VP-424

4 Connecting the VP-424

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to

your VP-424. After connecting your VP-424, connect its power and

then switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-424, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:

1. Connect an HDMI source (for example, a DVD player) to the HDMI IN

connector.

2. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a

plasma display).

3. 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-424

VP-424 - Controlling the VP-424

5 Controlling the VP-424

The VP-424 can be controlled via the OSD menu (see Section 5.1) using the front

panel MENU, ENTER, -, and + buttons (reset to XGA/720p buttons). Toggle the

Freeze button to freeze the image on the display.

5.1 Using the OSD Menu

Press the menu button to enter or exit from the OSD menu. While the OSD menu is

open, you can use the front panel buttons to perform the following functions. Press the:

+ and –buttons to move up and down through the menu items and

increment or decrement the parameter values

ENTER button to select and activate a menu item or accept the parameter

value set

MENU button to close the OSD menu

Here is an example of how to set the 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 operation, highlight EXIT and press ENTER; press

MENU; or wait until the menu times out.

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