Kramer VP-470 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-470

SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler

P/N: 2900-300035 Rev 2

VP-470 – 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-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler 5

4Connecting the VP-470 7

5Operating the VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler 8

5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 8

5.2 Using the OSD 8

6Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler 7

VP-470 - 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; GROUP 11:

Sierra Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; GROUP 13: Audio; and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler,

which is ideal for the following typical applications:

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

Home theater up-scaling

Production studios, rental and staging

Presentation and multimedia applications

VP-470 - 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-470 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-470 - 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-470 - Overview

3 Overview

The VP-470 is a high−performance digital scaler for 3G HD−SDI signals. It up or

down−scales the incoming SDI signal to resolutions up to 1080p, and routes it to

two identical SDI outputs.

The following output resolutions are supported:

SDTV: 480i @59.94Hz, 576i @50Hz

HDTV: 720p @50/59.94/60Hz, 1080i @50/59.94/60Hz,

1080p @23.98/24/25/29.97/30Hz

3G: 1080p @50/59.94/60Hz

The VP-470 also features:

A maximum data rate of 3Gbps

Multi-standard operation: SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and

3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)

HDTV Compatibility

An OSD (On-screen Display) accessible via the front panel buttons for easy

setup and adjustment

Selectable Output Size & Aspect Ratio: Full, panscan, letter box, under− and

over−scan settings

A built-in ProcAmp (Color hue, sharpness, contrast and brightness) for

convenient signal adjustment

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

A freeze button

SDI input and loop output (up to 3G HD-SDI)

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

Compact MegaTOOLS™, letting 2 units to be rack mounted side−by−side in

a 1U rack space with the optional RK−T2B universal rack adapter

VP-470 - Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler

This section defines the VP-470.

Figure 1: VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler

VP-470 - Overview

Feature

Function

PROGRAM USB

Connector

Use for firmware upgrade

SDI IN BNC Connector

Connect to the SDI source

LOOP BNC Connector

Connect to an additional unit or a local display. The

signal is reclocked and equalized

SDI OUT BNC

Connector (1 and 2)

Connect to the SDI acceptor

5V DC

Connect to the +5V DC power adapter, center pin

positive

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is powered on

SDI LED

Lights blue when an SDI signal is detected on the input

MENU Button

Press to display the OSD (On-screen Display) menu.

When the OSD is not displayed, press together with the –

button to set the output resolution to 720p (1280x720)

ENTER Button

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

When the OSD is not displayed, press together with the +

button to set the output resolution to 1080p

–Button

In the OSD, press to step up through the options or to

decrement the parameter value

+ / FREEZE Button

In the OSD, press to step down through the options or to

increment the parameter value.

When the OSD is not displayed, press to freeze the

display

VP-470 - Connecting the VP-470

4 Connecting the VP-470

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

VP-470. After connecting your VP-470, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-470 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:

1. Connect a broadcast SDI camera to the SDI IN BNC connector.

2. Connect the LOOP BNC connector to a local display.

3. Connect the SDI OUT 1 BNC connector to a non-linear editor.

4. Connect the SDI OUT 2 BNC connector to an SDI display.

5. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to 5V DC power socket and to the mains

electricity (not shown in the illustration).

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-470 SD / 3G HD-SDI Scaler

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