Kramer VP-483 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

VP-483

PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI

Scaler

P/N: 2900-000764 Rev 2

VP-483 – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

3Overview 3

3.1 Defining the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler 4

4Connecting the VP-483 5

5Operating the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler 7

5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7

5.2 Using the OSD 7

6Technical Specifications 10

Figures

Figure 1: VP-483 Features 4

Figure 2: Connecting to the VP-483 Rear Panel 6

VP-483 – 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-483 PC/Component to 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

VP-483 - 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-483 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-483 – Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler is a high-performance

digital scaler for component video and computer graphics video signals with

resolutions up to WUXGA and 1080p. It up and down-scales them to SDI, HD-SDI

and 3G HD-SDI signals. The following output resolutions are supported at various

refresh rates: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p SF, and 1080p.

The VP-483 also features:

A data rate of up to 3Gbps

A PC or component (YPbPr) video input

An unbalanced stereo audio input

Two SDI outputs (up to 3G HD-SDI)

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

VP-483 - Overview

3.1 Defining the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI

Scaler

This section defines the VP-483.

Figure 1: VP-483 Features

Feature

Function

ON LED

Lights green when the unit is powered on

COMPONENT IN LED

Lights green when a component video 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

–/ AUTO ADJUST Button

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

decrement the parameter value. When not in OSD, press to

automatically adjust the picture to fit the display

+ / 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/unfreeze the

display

PC/COMPONENT IN 15-

pin HD connector

Connects to a PC graphics or component video source

AUDIO IN LEFT RCA

Connector

Connects to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo audio

source

AUDIO IN RIGHT RCA

Connector

Connects to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo audio

source

SDI OUT 1 BNC

Connector

Connects to SDI acceptor 1. The signal is reclocked and

equalized

SDI OUT 2 BNC

Connector

Connects to SDI acceptor 2. The signal is reclocked and

equalized

5V DC

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

VP-483 – Connecting the VP-483

4 Connecting the VP-483

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

VP-483. After connecting your VP-483, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the VP-483 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:

1. Connect a computer graphics (or component video) source (for example, a

PC) to the PC/COMPONENT IN 15-pin HD connector.

If connecting component video, connect the 15-pin HD as follows:

15-pin HD to Component Connections

Pin Number

Signal

6, 7, 8

Ground

You can use a breakout cable, such as the Kramer C-GM/3RVF. If you have a VGA to a

5BNC cable, use the RGB connections only.

2. Connect an unbalanced stereo audio source (for example, the audio output

from the PC) to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO IN RCA connectors.

3. Connect the SDI OUT 1 BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (for example, a

non-linear editor).

4. Connect the SDI OUT 2 BNC connector to another SDI acceptor (for

example, an SDI display).

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

mains electricity (not shown in the illustration).

VP-483 - Connecting the VP-483

Figure 2: Connecting to the VP-483 Rear Panel

VP-483 – Operating the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G HD-SDI Scaler

5 Operating the VP-483 PC/Component to 3G

HD-SDI Scaler

The VP-483 is operated directly via the front panel buttons and via the On-screen

Display (OSD) menu (see Section 5.2).

5.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons

During normal operation (without the OSD), the front panel buttons perform in the

following manner:

MENU: Press once to display the OSD Main Menu (see Section 5.2). Press

again to close the OSD

FREEZE: Press once to freeze the display. Press again to unfreeze the

display

AUTO ADJUST: Press once to automatically adjust the picture to fit the

display

MENU and -: Press together to set the output to 720p

ENTER and +: Press together to set the output to 1080p

5.2 Using the OSD

Use the OSD to set a variety of parameters. When using the OSD, the front panel

buttons operate in the following manner:

MENU: Press once to open the OSD main menu. Press again to close the

OSD

ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu item or parameter

–: Press to step down through the menu list or decrement the parameter

value

+ : Press to step up through the menu list or increment the parameter value

Note: After a period of 10 sec with no button activity, the OSD menu automatically

turns off. This can be changed in the OSD > Timer setting.

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