Product Overview
The Kramer VP-444 is a 12-Input high-performance ProScale™ presentation digital scaler/switcher for HDMI and computer graphics signals. The unit scales the video, embeds the audio, and outputs the signal to two HDMI (with embedded audio) outputs (with S/PDIF and balanced stereo audio) simultaneously.
Applications
- Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, hotels and churches
- Home theater up-scaling
Features
- Kramer’s PixPerfect™ Scaling Technology - Kramer’s precision pixel mapping and high-quality scaling technology. High-quality 3:2 and 2:2 pull down de-interlacing and full up and down scaling of all video input signals.
- HDTV Compatible.
- HDCP Compliant.
- Video Inputs - 10 HDMI & 2 computer graphics video on 15-pin HD connectors.
- Scaled Outputs - 2 HDMI.
- 22 Output Resolutions - Up to WUXGA/1080p.
- 2 Microphone Inputs - For mixing, switching or talk-over (with 48V phantom selection).
- Companion AFV (Audio-Follow-Video) - Stereo audio for every input (on terminal blocks).
- Audio Inputs - 12 unbalanced stereo on terminal blocks & embedded audio for HDMI inputs, each with individual level controls.
- Audio Outputs - 1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector, 1 balanced stereo audio on a terminal block, embedded audio on the HDMI outputs.
- Multiple Aspect Ratio Selections - Full, overscan, underscan, letterbox, and panscan.
- Audio DSP - Powerful digital audio signal processing, including audio equalization, mixing, delay, etc.
- Built-in ProcAmp - Color, hue, sharpness, noise, contrast & brightness.
- Color Sampling - Supports 4:4:4 (RGB and YUV) as well as 4:4:2 (YUV) color sampling.
- Constant Output Sync - No disruption on the output while switching between inputs and when no video is detected.
- Front Panel Control - Audio mute & freeze frame.
- Built-in Web Pages.
- Front Panel Lockout.
- Non-Volatile Memory - Saves final settings.
- Flexible Control Options - Front panel, IR remote with OSD (on-screen display), Ethernet with built-in Web pages & RS-232.
- Worldwide Power Supply - 100-240V AC.
- Size - Standard 19" (1U). Rack "ears" included.
Specifications
- Inputs: 10 HDMI connectors (HDMI, HDCP version 1.1), 2 VGA on a 15-pin HD connector, 1 unbalanced stereo audio on 12 3-pin terminal block connectors, 2 mic on 6mm jack connectors (with selectable 48V phantom power).
- Outputs: 2 HDMI connectors (HDMI, HDCP version 1.1), 1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector, 1 unbalanced stereo audio on a 5-pin terminal block connector.
- Bandwidth: Up to 1080p, UXGA.
- Switching Time Between Inputs: 2 to 3 seconds.
- Video Latency: Less than 2 frames.
- Output Resolutions: Native, 640x480 @60Hz, 800x600 @60Hz, 1024x768 @60Hz, 1280x768 @60Hz, 1360x768 @60Hz, 1280x720 @60Hz, 1280x800 @60Hz, 1280x1024 @60Hz, 1440x900 @60Hz, 1400x1050 @60Hz, 1680x1050 @60Hz, 1600x1200 @60Hz, 1920x1080 @60Hz, 1920x1200 @60Hz, 480p @60Hz, 720p @60Hz, 1080i @60Hz, 1080p @60Hz, 576p @50Hz, 720p @50Hz, 1080i @50Hz, 1080p @50Hz.
- Controls: HDMI 1 to HDMI 10 and PC 1 to PC 2 input selector buttons, Freeze, Mute buttons, Menu and navigation buttons, Reset to XGA/720p and lock buttons, RS-232, IR, Ethernet (OSD and Web pages), USB for firmware upgrading.
- Power Consumption: 100-240V AC, 22VA max.
- Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to +40°C).
- Storage Temperature: -40° to 158°F (-40° to +70°C).
- Humidity: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 19" x 7" x 1U rack-mountable.
- Weight: 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) approx.
- Included Accessories: Power cord, rack ears, IR remote control.