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Overview 

 

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3  Overview 

The Kramer 

VP-503xl

 is a high quality scan converter for down-scaling 

computer graphics (VGA up to UXGA) to PAL or NTSC video.  
The Kramer 

VP-504xl

 is a high quality scan converter for down-scaling 

computer graphics and HD to PAL or NTSC video. It supports VGA up to 

UXGA, as well as the HD resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i. The input 

color space (RGB or YUV) is selected via a dipswitch

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.  

The high quality 

VP-503xl

/

VP-504xl

Has user-friendly front panel buttons for easy control of ProcAmp 

functions, flicker-reduction, image optimization, one-touch freezing,  

over-scanning and under-scanning  
Can save and recall up to four setups, which include picture setup

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, input 

setup and output setup, zoom and advanced features 
Outputs high quality composite video and s-Video (Y/C) simultaneously 
Enables you to select the video standard (PAL or NTSC)  
Can be controlled via the front panel buttons and via RS-232 
Is fed from an external 12V DC source, making it suitable for field 

operation  

To achieve the best performance: 

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) 
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position 

your Kramer 

VP-503xl

/

VP-504xl

 away from moisture, excessive sunlight 

and dust 

4  Your VP-503xl/VP-504xl Scan Converter 

This section describes the: 

VP-503xl

 

UXGA Scan Converter

 (see section 4.1) 

VP-504xl

 

UXGA/HD Scan Converter

 (see section 4.2) 

 

 

 

                                                       

 

1 See section 6.4 
2 Brightness, contrast, saturation and flicker filter 

Summary of Contents for VP-503XL

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Models VP 503xl UXGA Scan Converter VP 504xl UXGA HD Scan Converter...

Page 2: ...ons 13 6 3 Using the Menu 13 6 3 1 The Advanced Menu 14 6 3 1 1 Test Patterns 14 6 3 1 2 Save and Recall 14 6 4 Setting the Dipswitches for VP 503xl and VP 504xl 15 6 4 1 VP 503xl Dipswitch Settings 1...

Page 3: ...an Converter Features 5 Table 2 VP 504xl UXGA HD Scan Converter Features 6 Table 3 VP 503xl VP 504xl Menu Items 13 Table 4 VP 503xl Dipswitch Settings 15 Table 5 VP 504xl Dipswitch Settings 15 Table 6...

Page 4: ...or VP 504xl UXGA HD Scan Converter Power adapter 12V DC Input Windows based Kramer control software2 This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save...

Page 5: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2...

Page 6: ...t setup zoom and advanced features Outputs high quality composite video and s Video Y C simultaneously Enables you to select the video standard PAL or NTSC Can be controlled via the front panel button...

Page 7: ...nverter 4 4 1 Your VP 503xl UXGA Scan Converter Figure 1 Figure 2 and Table 1 describe the VP 503xl Top Side Panel Lower Side Panel Figure 1 VP 503xl UXGA Scan Converter Top Side Panel Lower Side Pane...

Page 8: ...GE Button2 Press ENTER to accept the settings press AUTO IMAGE to acquire optimal screen display 11 FREEZE Button 2 Press to scroll down the menu press FREEZE to freeze the video image and features Pr...

Page 9: ...when the image is over scanned 1 8 FREEZE LED Lights when the FREEZE button is pressed 9 MENU Button Press to enter the menu and adjust the Scan Converter features 10 ENTER AUTO IMAGE Button 2 Press E...

Page 10: ...Y C acceptor for example an s Video recorder and or the CV OUT BNC connector to the CV acceptor for example a composite video recorder 3 If required connect a PC or controller to the RS 232 port see...

Page 11: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 503xl VP 504xl 8 s Video Recorder Composite Video Recorder Computer Graphics Source RS 232 Figure 5 Connecting the VP 503xl...

Page 12: ...3 If required connect a PC or controller to the RS 232 port see section 5 3 4 Set the dipswitches see section 6 4 2 5 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to th...

Page 13: ...MPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 503xl VP 504xl 10 s Video Recorder Composite Video Recorder RS 232 Set Top Box Source INPUT Connector PINOUT PIN 1 Pr Y Pb 2 3 Signal Figure 6 Connecting the...

Page 14: ...VP 504xl unit as Figure 7 illustrates Female DB9 From PC PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a Shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground...

Page 15: ...icture is displayed regardless of the signal on the input to the unit This allows you for example to change the programs on the PC and set up the next image By pressing the FREEZE button again the fro...

Page 16: ...aturation levels Set the Flicker Filter for flicker reduction 6 TV Output Setup Set the H Center H Width V Center and V Height levels VGA Input Setup Set the VGA Left VGA Width VGA Top and VGA Bottom...

Page 17: ...cted For example set No Input to 1 if you want test pattern 1 as in Figure 9 to appear when there is no input connected to the unit 6 3 1 2 Save and Recall The VP 503xl VP 504xl lets you save and reca...

Page 18: ...DIP Function Description 1 PAL NTSC Determines the video standard to be used Set to OFF to select NTSC Set to ON to select PAL 2 N U Not Used 6 4 2 VP 504xl Dipswitch Settings Figure 11 and Table 5 d...

Page 19: ...C s Video 1Vpp 75 ohms Y 0 3Vpp 75 ohms C on a 4p connector MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 1Vpp INPUT RESOLUTIONS VP 503xl VGA up to UXGA VP 504xl VGA up to UXGA 480p 576p 720p 1080i for 1080i does not support 50H...

Page 20: ...0 7 31 CR 2 Y 1 7 CR get current Contrast value Z 1 7 31 CR current Contrast value is 31 ASCII Code 0x20 CR Ascii Code 0xD or 0xA Table 7 defines the Set Commands Table 7 Set Commands Control Type Se...

Page 21: ...dth N A 1 22 By input signal Max VGA Top N A 1 23 By input signal Min VGA Top 0 1 24 Max VGA Top Min VGA Top VGA Top N A 1 25 By input signal Max VGA Bottom N A 1 26 By input signal Min VGA Bottom 0 1...

Page 22: ...riginal 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...

Page 23: ...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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