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VP-473 - Overview 

 

3.1 

Defining the VP-473 3G HD-SDI to PC/HD Scaler 

This section defines the VP-473

 

Figure 1: VP-473 3G HD-SDI to PC/HD 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) 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 OUT BNC Connector 

Connect to the SDI acceptor. The signal is re-clocked 
and equalized 

AUDIO OUT LEFT RCA 
Connector 

Connect to the left channel of the unbalanced stereo 
audio acceptor 

10 

AUDIO OUT RIGHT RCA 
Connector 

Connect to the right channel of the unbalanced stereo 
audio acceptor 

11 

PC/HD OUT Connector 

Connect to the PC graphics acceptor 

12 

5V DC 

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

Summary of Contents for VP-473

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL VP 473 3G HD SDI to PC HD Scaler P N 2900 000751 Rev 2 ...

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Page 3: ...efining the VP 473 3G HD SDI to PC HD Scaler 4 4 Connecting the VP 473 5 5 Operating the VP 473 3G HD SDI to PC HD Scaler 7 5 1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 7 5 2 Using the OSD 7 6 Technical Specifications 10 Figures Figure 1 VP 473 3G HD SDI to PC HD Scaler 4 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 473 3G HD SDI to PC HD Scaler 6 ...

Page 4: ...11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers 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 Pro...

Page 5: ...he Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VP 473 away from moisture excessive sunligh...

Page 6: ...z 1080p 50 60Hz and 1080i 50 60Hz The VP 473 also features A maximum data rate of 3Gbps Multi standard operation SDI SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 344M 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 b...

Page 7: ...the button to set the output resolution to XGA 5 Button In the OSD press to step up through the options or to decrement the parameter value 6 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 7 SDI IN BNC Connector Connect to the SDI source 8 SDI OUT BNC Connector Connect to the SDI acceptor...

Page 8: ... OUT BNC connector to the SDI display 3 Connect the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT RCA connectors to the unbalanced stereo audio amplifier 4 Connect the PC HD OUT connector to the graphics acceptor for example a plasma display If using a 15 pin HD to component cable connect the pins as shown in the following table You can use a breakout cable such as the Kramer C GM 3RVF If you have a VGA to a 5BNC cabl...

Page 9: ...6 VP 473 Connecting the VP 473 Figure 2 Connecting the VP 473 3G HD SDI to PC HD Scaler ...

Page 10: ...ime to unfreeze the display MENU and AUTO ADJUST Press together to set the output to 720p 1280x720 ENTER and FREEZE Press together to set the output to XGA 1024x768 5 2 Using the OSD The OSD is used to set a variety of parameters When using the OSD the front panel buttons operate in the following manner MENU Opens the OSD main menu see Section 5 2 1 Press a second time to close the OSD ENTER Selec...

Page 11: ...e defines the Main Menu parameters and functions Parameter Function DISPLAY Sets the output resolution size and aspect ratio see Section 5 2 2 COLOR Sets the output color parameters see Section 5 2 3 SDI AUDIO Selects which embedded audio to output Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Auto Off audio is not outputted Default Auto When set to Auto the unit searches for the lowest Group number which has a...

Page 12: ...A WUXGA SDTV 480p and 576p HDTV 720p 50 60Hz 1080p 50 60Hz 1080i 50 60Hz 1024x768 60 SIZE Sets the output size aspect ratio Full Pan scan Letter box Under 2 Under 1 Over scan Full EXIT Exits the Display menu 5 2 3 The Color Submenu The Color submenu sets the display output color parameters The following table defines the color output parameters Parameter Function Value Range Factory Default CONTRA...

Page 13: ... 1024x768 XGA 800x600 SVGA 640x480 VGA PC VGA SVGA XGA 1280x800 UXGA SXGA WXGA SXGA WXGA WSXGA WUXGA SDTV 480p 60Hz and 576p 50Hz HDTV 720p 50 60Hz 1080p 50 60Hz 1080i 50 60Hz OUTPUT REFRESH RATE 60Hz for computer graphics resolutions 50 60Hz for HDTV resolutions OUTPUT SIZE Full panscan letterbox underscan 1 underscan 2 overscan PROCESSING DELAY 30ms CONTROLS Menu OSD and Freeze front panel butto...

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Page 15: ...tributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...

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