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Overview 

 

Overview 

The Kramer 

VP-423

 

PC Video-Wall Scaler 

is a

 

high-performance digital scaler 

for computer video graphics. It lets you display the output over multiple computer 
displays or television sets that are tiled together to form one very large display. 

The 

VP-423

 supports the following output resolutions: 640x480 60Hz 

(VGA), 800x600 60Hz (SVGA), 1024x768 60Hz (XGA), 1280x768 60Hz, 
1280x800 60Hz (WXGA), 1280x1024 60Hz (SXGA), 1440x900 60Hz 
(WXGA+), 1400x1050 60Hz (SXGA+), 1680x1050 60Hz (WSXGA), 
1600x1200 60Hz (UXGA), 1920x1200 60Hz (WUXGA), 1280x720 60Hz, 
1920x1080 60Hz, 1280x720 50Hz and 1920x1080 50Hz. 

The 

VP-423

 

PC Video-Wall Scaler 

features: 

 

A PC loop for chaining the PC input to the next 

VP-423

 unit 

 

An On-Screen Display (OSD) for easy setup and adjustment, as well as 
definition of the location of the output on the video-wall, accessible via 
the front-panel buttons 

 

A built-in ProcAmp for convenient signal adjustment 

 

A non-volatile memory that retains the last settings used 

 

Quick auto-adjust (via the OSD) 

 

Operation directly via the front panel push buttons and the on-screen 
display (OSD) 

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

To achieve the best performance: 

 

Use only good quality connection cables

1

 

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may 
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer 

VP-423

 

away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust 

 to avoid interference, 

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated 
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) 

 

 

Caution

 – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. 

 

Warning

 – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power 

wall adapter that is provided with this unit

2

 

Warning

 – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall 

before installing or removing device or servicing unit. 

 

                                                        

1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

2 For example, part number 2535-052002 

Summary of Contents for VP-423

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 423 PC Video Wall Scaler...

Page 2: ...Arrangement 10 8 Technical Specifications 12 Figures Figure 1 VP 423 PC Video Wall Scaler Front and Rear View 4 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 423 PC Video Wall Scaler 6 Figure 3 Setting the X and Y Posi...

Page 3: ...er Power adapter 5V DC input This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Rev...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 5: ...p for convenient signal adjustment A non volatile memory that retains the last settings used Quick auto adjust via the OSD Operation directly via the front panel push buttons and the on screen display...

Page 6: ...ctor is not used release to Hi Z when an additional unit is connected to the PC LOOP connector 4 PC INPUT 15 pin HD connector Connect to a computer graphics source 5 5V DC 5V DC connector for powering...

Page 7: ...HD connector to the PC INPUT 15 pin HD connector of the next VP 423 unit unit 2 2 On the second unit Connect the PC OUTPUT 15 pin HD connector to a display Release the TERM button to the Hi Z position...

Page 8: ...The VP 423 is operated directly via the front panel buttons see Section 6 1 and via the OSD menu see Section 6 2 6 1 Using the Front Panel Buttons During normal operation no OSD is shown pressing the...

Page 9: ...essing ENTER selects and activates a menu item or accepts the parameter value set Pressing MENU closes the OSD menu1 As an example of how to set the parameters such as to increase the contrast on the...

Page 10: ...u The WALL ARRANGEMENT menu defines the wall arrangement setup as defined in Table 3 Table 3 The WALL ARRANGEMENT Menu Parameters and Functions Parameter Function Range Default DISP WIDTH Set the numb...

Page 11: ...display via the OUTPUT item in the WALL ARRANGEMENT menu Each press of the or button cycles through the list of resolutions Table 4 defines the available output resolutions and how they appear in the...

Page 12: ...sition of the display 0 to 254 127 CLOCK1 Adjust the clock frequency 0 to 254 127 PHASE1 Adjust the clock phase 0 to 63 0 AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjusts the above parameters EXIT Exit this menu 7 S...

Page 13: ...to 2 and press ENTER 7 Set the position of each display2 Figure 4 on the TV wall via the DISP POS X and the DISP POS Y sub menus for each screen as defined in Figure 4 Setting the Position of Each Dis...

Page 14: ...olution perform the setup procedure once again 8 Technical Specifications Table 7 lists the technical specifications Table 7 Technical Specifications 1 INPUT of the VP 423 PC Video Wall Scaler 1 PC lo...

Page 15: ...heractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims must bepr...

Page 16: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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