Kramer VP-426 User manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-426

HDMI-PC Scaler

P/N: 2900-300277 Rev 4 www.kramerAV.com

VP-426 – 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-426 HDMI-PC Scaler 4

4Connecting the VP-426 6

4.1 Connecting the Remote Terminal Block 7

5Operating the VP-426 9

5.1 Operating the VP-426 from the Front Panel Buttons 9

5.2 Using the OSD 9

5.3 Upgrading the Firmware 13

6Technical Specifications 14

6.1 Input Resolutions and Refresh Rate 14

Figures

Figure 1: VP-426 HDMI-PC Scaler 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-426 HDMI-PC Scaler 7

Figure 3: Connecting the Remote Contact Closure Switches 8

VP-426 - 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 14 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; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-426 HDMI-PC Scaler, which is

ideal for the following typical applications:

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

churches, production studios, rental and staging

Home theater up-scaling

VP-426 - 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.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-426 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-426 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-426 - 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-426 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-426 is a high-performance digital scaler for computer

graphics/HDTV and HDMI signals. The unit up- or down-scales computer graphics

and HDTV signals to resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. 22 output resolutions

and Native are supported. The user can choose the input –computer

graphics/HDTV or HDMI –and the scaled output is sent to both the computer

graphics and HDMI outputs.

The VP-426 also features:

HDCP compliance

Reading and storage of acceptor's EDID

Component (RGBHV, YPBPR) or HDMI inputs

RGBHV and HDMI simultaneous outputs

Input auto-scanning

Analog/embedded audio support for inputs and outputs

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

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

the front-panel buttons

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

A freeze button

Contact closure inputs for remote switching of sources

A USB port for upgrading firmware

The machine is fed from an external 5V DC source, making it suitable for field

operation.

3.1 Defining the VP-426 HDMI-PC Scaler

This section defines the VP-426.

VP-426 - Overview

Figure 1: VP-426 HDMI-PC Scaler

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is powered on

INPUT Button

Press to toggle the input between HDMI and PC

HDMI LED

Lights when the HDMI input is selected

PC LED

Lights when the PC input is selected

MENU Button

Press to enter/escape the on-screen display

(OSD) menu. Press together with the –button to

reset to 720p

ENTER Button

In OSD, press to choose the highlighted menu

item. Press together with the + button to reset to

XGA

–Button

In OSD, press to move backward through the list

or to decrement the parameter value

+/FREEZE Button

In OSD, press to move forward through the list or

to increment the parameter value. When not in

OSD, press to freeze the display

PROG USB Connector

Connects to a PC for programming upgrade

PC IN 15-pin HD Connector

Connects to a PC computer graphics source

AUDIO IN PC 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connects to an unbalanced stereo PC source

AUDIO IN HDMI 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connects to an unbalanced stereo HDMI source

HDMI IN Connector

Connects to an HDMI source (if there is no video

input, audio is disabled)

PC OUT 15-pin HD Connector

Connects to a PC computer graphics acceptor

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connects to an unbalanced stereo audio

acceptor

HDMI OUT Connector

Connects to an HDMI acceptor

REMOTE Terminal Block

Connects to remote contact closure switches

5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

VP-426 - Connecting the VP-426

4 Connecting the VP-426

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

VP-426. After connecting your VP-426, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-426 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:

1. Connect a computer graphics video source to the PC IN 15-pin HD

connector and a PC audio source to the PC AUDIO IN 3.5mm mini jack

(both for example, from a PC).

When connecting to a component source (YPbPr), connect as shown

here:

PIN #

Signal

6, 7, 8

Ground

2. Connect an HDMI video source to the HDMI IN connector (for example, from

a DVD player).

3. Connect the PC OUT 15-pin HD connector and the AUDIO OUT 3.5mm mini

jack to a computer graphics with audio acceptor (for example, an analog

display and an unbalanced amplifier).

When connecting to an XGA acceptor (RGBHV), connect to the

acceptor’s XGA connector

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

LCD display with speakers).

5. If desired, connect the REMOTE terminal block connector to contact closure

switches (see Section 4.1).

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

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

VP-426 - Connecting the VP-426

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-426 HDMI-PC Scaler

4.1 Connecting the Remote Terminal Block

The contact closure remote control pins operate in a similar way to the INPUT

SELECT button. Using the contact closure remote control (also known as push-to-

make momentary contact) you can select the PC or the HDMI input. To do so,

momentarily connect the required input pin (HDMI or PC) on the REMOTE

terminal block connector to the G (ground) pin, as shown in Figure 3.

Do not connect more than one PIN to the GND PIN at the same time.

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