Kramer Electronics Video Gaming Accessories VP 419xl User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.  
USER MANUAL  
Model:  
VP-419xl  
Video To SXGA/HD Scaler  
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Introduction  
1 Introduction  
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and  
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,  
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have  
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our  
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined  
by function.  
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD  
Scaler. This product is ideal for:  
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Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, hotels and churches  
Home theater up-scaling  
The package includes the following items:  
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VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler  
Power adapter (12V DC input)  
Infra red remote control transmitter  
This user manual2  
2 Getting Started  
We recommend that you:  
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Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging  
materials for possible future shipment  
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Review the contents of this user manual  
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3  
2.1 Quick Start  
This Quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.  
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:  
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;  
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors  
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Getting Started  
Composite  
Video Player  
Plasma  
Display  
DVD Player  
s-Video  
Camcorder  
Computer Graphics  
Source  
POWER  
DISPLAY  
VGA  
SXGA  
576p  
XGA  
480p  
1080i  
SVGA  
ASPECT  
720p  
C-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
YPbCr  
PC  
PICTURE  
RESET  
3D  
NR  
MENU  
ENTER  
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Overview  
3 Overview  
The Kramer VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler is a high quality converter  
for up-scaling composite video, s-Video (YC), and SD component video to  
XGA1 and HD resolutions. It also has a computer graphics (XGA) input,  
which – when selected, or when the machine is not powered - is routed  
directly (bypassed) to the output. Video inputs are de-interlaced and scaled to  
the selected PC or HDTV resolutions, as follows:  
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VGA (640x480)  
SVGA (800x600)  
XGA (1024x768)  
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SXGA (1280x1024)  
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720p  
480p  
576p  
1080i  
The VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler also features:  
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Automatic detection of NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-G, PAL-I, PAL-D, and  
SECAM video standards  
An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, accessible  
via the IR remote control and via the front-panel buttons  
A high-performance adaptive 3D comb filter (for precise color  
management)  
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Per-pixel motion compensated de-interlacing for artifact-free video images  
Automatic detection for 3:2 pulldown for 24fps film source material  
Frame rate conversion of 50Hz to 60Hz for PAL input signals  
A Vertical Temporal (VT) Filter for removing jagged artifacts  
Advanced color/luminance transient improvement circuitry  
A PC Input connector for easy integration into an existing system  
A built-in procamp for convenient signal adjustment  
A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used  
The machine is fed from an external 12V DC source, making it suitable for  
field operation.  
Control your VP-419xl:  
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Directly, via the front panel push buttons  
Remotely, from the infra-red remote control transmitter  
1 The terminology XGA is used throughout this manual, where this implies any RGBHV signal on an HD15 connector  
having a resolution from VGA up to SXGA  
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Your VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler  
To achieve the best performance:  
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Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,  
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-  
levels (often associated with low quality cables)  
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Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position  
your Kramer VP-419xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust  
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.  
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power  
wall adapter that is provided with this unit1.  
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall  
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.  
4 Your VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler  
Figure 1, Table 1 and Table 2 define the VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler:  
Figure 1: VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler – Front and Rear View  
1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251  
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Your VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler  
Table 1: VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler Front Panel Features  
#
Feature  
POWER Switch  
Function  
Switch for turning the unit ON or OFF  
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2
RGB/RESET Button  
Illuminates when the output resolution is set to RGB. Press to set output  
to Y Pb Pr (the button no longer illuminates). Press and hold for more  
than 3 seconds to reset to VGA. Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset  
to 480p  
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4
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IR Receiver  
Lights when receiving signals from the remote control transmitter  
Displays the OSD menu (see section 6.2)  
MENU Button  
ENTER Button Press to accept changes and change the SETUP parameters (see  
section 6.2.3)  
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+ Button  
- Button  
Press to go up the menu list or adjust the PICTURE submenu values  
(see section 6.2.2)  
Press to go down the menu list or adjust the PICTURE submenu values  
(see section 6.2.2)  
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CV Button  
YC Button  
Press to select the composite video source  
Press to select the s-Video (YC) video source  
10  
11  
COMP. Button Press to select the component video source  
SXGA Button Press to select the SXGA source  
Table 2: VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler Rear Panel Features  
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15  
16  
17  
Feature  
YC 4p Connector  
CV RCA Connector  
Y RCA Connector  
Function  
Connects to the s-Video source  
Connects to the composite video source  
C
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B
RCA Connector  
RCA Connector  
Connects to the interlaced1 component video source2  
R
SXGA PASS HD15 Connector  
Connects to the VGA/Y, Pb, Pr source3  
18 SXGA / HD OUT HD15 Connector  
Connects to the SXGA or HDTV (component video)  
acceptor  
19 12 VDC  
+12V DC connector for powering the unit  
1 Not compatible with progressive scan Y, Pb, Pr or HDTV  
2 For component video, connect all three connectors: Y, Cb, Cr (also known as YUV)  
3 This PC input signal is not scaled, but is available for pass-through when the PC source is selected  
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Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler  
5 Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler  
Connect1 your VP-419xl, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:  
1. Connect an s-Video source (for example, an s-Video camcorder) to the  
YC INPUT 4p connector.  
2. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player)  
to the CV INPUT RCA connector.  
3. Connect a component video source (for example, a DVD player) to the Y,  
Cb and Cr INPUT RCA connectors.  
4. Connect an SXGA graphics source to the SXGA PASS INPUT HD15  
connector2.  
5. Connect the SXGA/HD OUT HD15 connector to a video acceptor (for  
example, a plasma display) as follows:  
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When connecting to an XGA acceptor (RGBHV), then connect to the  
acceptor’s XGA connector  
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When connecting to a component acceptor (Y, Cb, Cr), then connect  
as shown in Table 3  
Table 3: HD15 PINOUT for HD3  
PIN #  
Signal  
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2
3
Cr  
Y
Cb  
6. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the  
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).  
1 You do not have to connect all the inputs, connect only those that are required  
2 This PC input signal is not scaled, but is available for pass-through when the PC Source is selected  
3 The PINOUT should be: PIN 1 = Cr, PIN 2 = Y and PIN 3 = Cb (with pins 6, 7 and 8 as ground respectively)  
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Connecting the VP-419xl Video to SXGA/HD Scaler  
Composite  
Video Player  
Plasma  
Display  
DVD Player  
s-Video  
Camcorder  
Computer Graphics  
Source  
Figure 2: Connecting the VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler  
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Controlling the VP-419xl  
6 Controlling the VP-419xl  
The VP-419xl can be controlled directly via the front panel buttons (see section  
6.1), via the OSD menu (see section 6.2), and/or remotely from the infra-red  
remote control transmitter (see section 6.3).  
6.1 Controlling via the Front Panel Buttons  
The VP-419xl includes the following control front panel buttons:  
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An RGB/RESET button for setting the output to either RGB or Y, Pb, Pr  
or resetting1 the resolution to VGA or 480p  
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CONTROL buttons, including the MENU, ENTER, + and – buttons  
INPUT SELECTOR buttons for selecting the required input (CV, YC,  
COMP. or SXGA)  
6.2 Using the CONTROL Buttons  
The CONTROL buttons let you control the VP-419xl via the OSD menu  
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Press the MENU button to enter the menu2  
Press the ENTER button to accept changes and to change the menu  
settings  
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Press the + and – buttons to move through the OSD menu, which is  
displayed on the video output, or adjust the PICTURE parameters  
On the OSD menu, select EXIT to exit the menu.  
6.2.1  
The MAIN MENU  
Table 4 defines the MAIN MENU features and functions.  
Table 4: The MAIN MENU Features  
Mode  
Function  
PICTURE  
Set the picture parameters (contrast, brightness, color, hue, detail and reset), see  
section 6.2.2  
SOURCE  
Select the desired input source: video, s-Video, Y, CB, CR or computer  
RESOLUTION After selecting the output type3, select between the RGB output resolutions (VGA,  
SVGA, XGA or SXGA) or the YPbPr output resolutions (480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i)  
SETUP  
Select the aspect, output, 3D enhance, digital NR, display and HV output (see section  
6.2.3)  
INFORMATION Displays the source, resolution and software version  
EXIT Select to exit the menu  
1 Press for 3 seconds to reset to VGA and press for 10 seconds to reset to 480p  
2 The menu times out after 8 seconds  
3 By pressing the RGB/RESET button or via the OSD menu  
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Controlling the VP-419xl  
The PICTURE Menu  
Table 5 defines the PICTURE menu.  
Table 5: The PICTURE Menu Features  
6.2.2  
Parameter  
CONTRAST  
BRIGHT  
COLOR  
HUE  
Function  
Range  
Default  
58  
Adjust the contrast  
Adjust the brightness  
Adjust the color  
From 0 to 63  
From 0 to 63  
From 0 to 63  
From 0 to 63  
From 0 to 63  
31  
31  
31  
10  
Adjust the hue  
DETAIL  
RESET  
Adjust the sharpness  
Select RESET and press ENTER to reset to the default parameters  
Select to exit to the MAIN MENU  
EXIT  
6.2.3  
Table 6 defines the SETUP menu.  
Table 6: The SETUP Menu Features  
The SETUP Menu  
Parameter  
ASPECT1  
OUTPUT  
3D ENHANCE Turn the 3D comb filter function ON or OFF2  
Function  
Select between STANDARD, 4:3 and 16:9  
Select a PC (RGB) output or an HDTV (Y, Pb, Pr) output  
DIGITAL NR  
DISPLAY  
Turn the digital noise reduction function ON or OFF  
Set to ON to display the input standard and the output resolution on the screen all the time  
Set to INFO to briefly display the input standard and the output resolution on the screen  
after a change is made  
Otherwise, set to OFF  
HV OUTPUT  
EXIT  
Select ON to send H and V synchronization when Y, Pb, Pr is selected for the output3  
Select to exit to the MAIN MENU  
1 STANDARD will output the signal in the same aspect ratio as the input aspect ratio. 4:3 and 16:9 will always output as 4:3  
and 16:9 respectively, regardless of the input aspect ratio  
2 When a video player or a non-standard video source is connected to the input, the output picture may jitter. If this occurs,  
turn the 3D Comb Filter to OFF  
3 H and V are always sent when RGB is selected at the output  
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Controlling the VP-419xl  
6.3 Controlling via the Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter  
You can control the VP-419xl from the infra-red remote control transmitter,  
as Figure 3 and Table 7 define:  
Table 7: Infra-Red Remote Control  
Transmitter Functions  
Keys  
POWER  
DISPLAY  
Function  
Turn power ON or OFF  
Turn input standard and output  
resolution information display ON or  
OFF  
VGA  
SXGA  
576p  
XGA  
480p  
1080i  
SVGA  
ASPECT  
720p  
C-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
YPbCr  
PC  
C-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
YCbCr  
PC  
Select the composite video input  
Select the s-Video input  
Select the component video input  
Select the input PC to loop-through  
Set the output resolution to 640x480  
Set the output resolution to 800x600  
Set the output resolution to 1024x768  
Set the output resolution to 1280x1024  
Set the output resolution to 852x480p  
Set the output resolution to 852x576p  
Set the output resolution to 1280x720p  
Set the output resolution to 1920x1080i  
VGA  
SVGA  
XGA  
SXGA  
480p  
576p  
PICTURE  
RESET  
NR  
3D  
720p  
1080i  
ASPECT  
Select the standard, normal (4:3) or the  
wide (16:9) aspect ratio  
PICTURE  
RESET  
Press and hold for 2 seconds to reset  
all the ProcAmp settings (contrast,  
brightness and so on)1  
MENU  
ENTER  
3D  
Turn the 3D enhance feature ON or  
OFF  
NR  
Turn the digital noise reduction feature  
ON or OFF  
MENU  
Enter the OSD menu  
ENTER  
Press to accept changes and to  
change SETUP parameters  
Figure 3: Infra-Red Remote Control  
Transmitter  
Press to adjust the picture parameters  
1 In some versions, you need to be within the PICTURE menu to do this  
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Technical Specifications  
7 Technical Specifications  
Table 8: Technical Specifications1 of the VP-419xl Video To SXGA/HD Scaler  
INPUTS:  
1 VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA on an HD15F connector  
1 composite video on an RCA connector  
1 component video (Y, Cb, Cr) on RCA connectors  
1 s-Video on a 4p connector  
OUTPUT:  
1 RGB/YPbPr on an HD15F connector  
VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA  
(1280x1024), HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i  
OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS2:  
PROCESSING DELAY:  
CONTROLS:  
2 frames  
Front panel buttons and infra red remote for menu driven OSD control  
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS:  
Contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness; Resolution, output  
image scaling, output mode, 3D comb filter function and aspect ratio  
POWER SOURCE:  
DIMENSIONS:  
WEIGHT:  
12V DC, 350mA  
21.5cm x 16.3cm x 4.36cm (8.46” x 6.4” x 1.7”) W, D, H  
0.66kg (1.45lbs.) approx.  
ACCESSORIES:  
OPTIONS  
Power supply, IR remote control  
19" rack adapter RK-80, RK-80N  
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice  
2 All resolutions are outputted @ 60Hz, except 576p which is outputted @ 50Hz  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the  
followingterms.  
HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY  
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.  
WHO IS PROTECTED?  
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.  
WHATISCOVEREDANDWHATISNOT COVERED  
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered  
by thewarranty:  
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are  
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site  
2. Any product,on which the serialnumber has been defaced, modified or removed.  
3. Damage, deterioration ormalfunctionresultingfrom:  
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning orother acts of nature  
ii) Product modification, or failure tofollowinstructions suppliedwith theproduct  
iii) Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer  
iv) Anyshipmentofthe product(claims mustbepresentedtothe carrier)  
v) Removalorinstallationofthe product  
vi) Anyother cause, whichdoes notrelateto aproduct defect  
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththe product  
WHATWE WILLPAYFORAND WHATWE WILLNOTPAYFOR  
Wewillpay laborand material expensesforcovered items.Wewillnotpayfor thefollowing:  
1. Removal or installationscharges.  
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the  
responsibility of theKramer dealerfromwhomtheproduct was purchased.  
3. Shipping charges.  
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE  
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.  
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty  
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,  
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).  
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.  
LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES  
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to  
the length of this warranty.  
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES  
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall  
notbeliable for:  
1. Damage to other property caused by defects inthis product, damages basedupon inconvenience, loss ofuse of theproduct, loss  
of time, commercialloss;or:  
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may notallow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitations andexclusions maynotapplytoyou.  
Thiswarranty gives youspecificlegalrights, andyou may alsohaveother rights, which varyfromplacetoplace.  
NOTE:Allproducts returned to Kramer forservicemust havepriorapproval.Thismay be obtained fromyourdealer.  
Thisequipment has been testedtodeterminecompliance with therequirements of:  
EN-50081:  
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);  
genericemissionstandard.  
Part 1: Residential, commercialand lightindustry"  
"Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC) genericimmunitystandard.  
Part 1: Residential, commercialand lightindustryenvironment".  
FCC Rules and Regulations:  
EN-50082:  
CFR-47:  
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices  
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”  
CAUTION!  
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or  
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Use thesuppliedDCpower supplytofeed power to themachine.  
Please userecommended interconnection cablestoconnectthe machineto other components.  
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We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.  
Safety Warning:  
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before  
opening/servicing.  
Caution  
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