Kramer VP-472 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-472

SDI to HDMI Scaler

P/N: 2900-000640 Rev 5

VP-472 – 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-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler 5

4Connecting the VP-472 6

5Operating the VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler 8

5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 8

5.2 Using the OSD 8

6Technical Specifications 12

Figures

Figure 1: VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler 5

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler 7

VP-472 - 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 Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-472 SDI to HDMI 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-472 - 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-472 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-472 - 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-472 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler is a high-performance digital scaler for

signals up to 3G HD-SDI. It up and down-scales 3G HD-SDI signals to resolutions

up to WUXGA and 1080p. The VP-472 supports the following output resolutions:

PC: SVGA, XGA, 1360x768, WXGA, SXGA, 1440x900, SXGA+, WSXGA+,

UXGA, WUXGA, 720x576 @50, 720x480 (NTSC), 1280x720 @50/60 (HD

720), 1920x1080 @50/60 (HD 1080)

SDTV: 480p and 576p

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

The VP-472 also features:

A data rate of up to 3Gbps

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

3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M)

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

setup and adjustment

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment

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

A freeze button

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

An HDMI output (scaled)

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

VP-472 - Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler

This section defines the VP-472.

Figure 1: VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler

Feature

Function

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) Main

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 XGA

–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

SDI IN BNC Connector

Connect to the SDI source

SDI LOOP BNC Connector

Connect to the SDI acceptor. The signal is reclocked

and equalized

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to the HDMI acceptor

5V DC

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

positive

VP-472 - Connecting the VP-472

4 Connecting the VP-472

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

VP-472. After connecting your VP-472, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-472 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:

1. Connect the SDI source (for example, an SDI camera) to the SDI IN BNC

connector.

2. If required, connect the SDI LOOP BNC connector to the SDI acceptor (for

example, an SDI display).

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

plasma display).

The VP-472 outputs on both the SDI OUT and HDMI connectors simultaneously

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

electricity (not shown in Figure 2).

VP-472 - Connecting the VP-472

Figure 2: Connecting the VP-472 SDI to HDMI Scaler

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