User manual
KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 
Overview 
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3  Overview 
The Kramer VP-501xl is a high-quality scan converter for down-scaling 
computer graphics (VGA up to UXGA) to PAL or NTSC video.  
The Kramer VP-502xl 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 DIP-switch
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The high quality VP-501xl/VP-502xl features: 
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•  User-friendly front panel buttons for easy control of ProcAmp 
functions, flicker-reduction, image optimization, one-touch 
freezing, over-scanning and under-scanning  
•  Memory locations to save and recall up to four setups, including 
picture setup
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•  Simultaneous high-quality composite video and s-Video (Y/C)  
, input setup and output setup, zoom and advanced 
features 
•  Selectable the video standard (PAL or NTSC)  
•  An external 12V DC source  
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-501xl/VP-502xl away from moisture, 
excessive sunlight and dust 
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2 Brightness, contrast, saturation and flicker filter 










