Kramer VP-425 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-425

PC / Component to HDMI Scaler

P/N: 2900-300111 Rev 3

VP-425 – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Defining the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler 5

4Connecting the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler 6

5Controlling the VP-425 8

5.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons 8

5.2 Using the OSD Menu 8

6Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler 7

VP-425 – 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. 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 Video Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI

Scaler, which is designed to let you control an A/V system with ease, in a

multimedia classroom or conference room.

This product is ideal for:

Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and houses of

worship

Home theater up-scaling

Rental and staging

VP-425 - 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 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-425 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.

VP-425 – Getting Started

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

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-425 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler is a high-performance digital

scaler for computer graphics and HDTV signals. It up- or down-scales the PC or

component video input and embeds the stereo audio into the HDMI output.

The VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler also features:

A non-HDCP encrypted HDMI or DVI output signal on an HDMI connector

HDTV Compatibility

A maximum resolution of up to WUXGA and 1080p

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

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

front-panel buttons

A USB port for firmware upgrade

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

A freeze button

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

You can control your VP-425 directly via the front panel push buttons and the

on-screen display (OSD).

The VP-425 is housed in a compact MegaTOOLS™ enclosure, letting 2 units to be

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

rack adapter.

VP-425 – Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler

Figure 1: VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler

Feature

Function

PROGRAM USB Connector

For firmware upgrade

PC / COMPONENT INPUT

15-pin HD Connector

Connects to a PC or component source

AUDIO INPUT

LEFT

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio source

RIGHT

HDMI OUT Connector

Connects to an HDMI acceptor

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is powered on

COMPONENT IN LED

Lights blue when a component (YPbPr) signal is

detected on the input

MENU Button

Press to enter/escape 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

VP-425 - Connecting the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler

4 Connecting the VP-425 PC / Component to

HDMI Scaler

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

VP-425. After connecting your VP-425, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-425, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following:

1. Connect a component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the

PC/COMPONENT INPUT 15-pin HD connector as shown in the pinout table

below:

Signal

PIN #

Ground

6, 7, 8

Alternatively, you can connect a PC to the 15-pin HD connector

2. Connect an analog stereo audio source (for example, the DVD player audio

signal) to the L and R AUDIO INPUT RCA connectors.

3. Connect the HDMI OUT 15-pin HD connector to an HDMI acceptor (for

example, an LCD display).

4. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the

adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).

VP-425 – Connecting the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-425 PC / Component to HDMI Scaler

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