2 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com Introduction , which are clearly defined...
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Getting Started KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
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.
4.1 Your VP-503xl UXGA Scan Converter Figure 1, Figure 2 and Table 1 describe the VP-503xl: Figure 1: VP-503xl UXGA Scan Converter Figure 2: VP-503xl UXGA Scan Converter (Top and Lower Side Panel) Top Side Panel Lower Side Panel Top Side Panel...
Your VP-503xl/VP-504xl Scan Converter Table 1: VP-503xl UXGA Scan Converter Features Feature RS-232 DB 9F Port INPUT HD15F Connector PAL Dipswitch CV OUT BNC Connector Y/C OUT 4p Connector 12V DC OS LED FREEZE LED MENU Button ENTER / AUTO IMAGE...
Adjust the Scan Converter features if required (see section 6.3). 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-503xl. After powering up your VP-503xl, switch on the power on each device. The VP-504xl connection is similar to that of the VP-503xl...
2 To connect a high definition source, use a breakout cable such as the Kramer C-GM/3RVF. If you have a VGA to a 5BNC cable, use the RGB wires only. For direct wiring, see the table in Figure 6...
Connecting the VP-503xl/VP-504xl INPUT Connector PINOUT Signal PIN # RS-232 s-Video Recorder Set Top Box Composite Video Recorder Source Figure 6: Connecting the VP-504xl KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY...
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the VP-503xl/VP-504xl unit, without using a Null-modem adapter: Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel...
6.1 Using the Quick-Set Buttons The following sections describe the VP-503xl and VP-504xl quick set-buttons. 6.1.1 Using the AUTO IMAGE Button The VP-503xl/VP-504xl assesses the image and improves its quality, by automatically adjusting the phase, frequency and position, when the AUTO IMAGE button is pressed.
MENU button , the main Menu to scroll through the menu and make the required adjustments. Table 3 defines the menu items. Table 3: VP-503xl/VP-504xl Menu Items Menu Items Picture Setup Set the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness and Saturation levels; Set the Flicker Filter for flicker reduction...
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 recall up to 4 setups (from setup 0 to setup 3). The Save mode stores all the menu settings memory (0 to 3).
6.4 Setting the Dipswitches for VP-503xl and VP-504xl The following sections describe the dipswitch settings for the VP-503xl and VP-504xl. 6.4.1 VP-503xl Dipswitch Settings Figure 10 and Table 4 describe the factory default dipswitches setting for the VP-503xl: Table 4: VP-503xl Dipswitch Settings...
Table 6 includes the technical specifications. Table 6: Technical Specifications INPUTS: VP-503xl: 1 x VGA/ UXGA on an HD15F connector VP-504xl: 1 x VGA/ UXGA, analog component HD on an HD15F connector OUTPUTS: 1 composite video 1Vpp/75 on a BNC connector 1 Y/C (s-Video) 1Vpp / 75 ohms (Y), 0.3Vpp / 75 ohms (C) on a 4p...
VP-503xl / VP-504xl Communication Protocol VP-503xl / VP-504xl Communication Protocol Set Command: Y Control_Type Function Param CR Reply: Z Control_Type Function Param CRDoneCR Get Command: Y Control_Type Function CR Reply : Z Control_Type Function Param CR Example: "Y 0 7 31 CR" -> set Contrast value as 31 "Z 0 7 31 CR"...
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VP-503xl / VP-504xl Communication Protocol Control Type TV Output Setup VGA Input Setup Zoom Information Function Param -16~16 -16~16 -10~10 -10~10 By input signal By input signal Max VGA Left ~ Min VGA Left By input signal By input signal...
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EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
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For 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, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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