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1. 1 When switching sources the image fades through black 2 Automatically updated when pressing an input front panel button on the machine 3 Supports JPEG format only including EXIF data Exchangeable Image File Format The JPEG file should not exceed a resolution of 1920x1200 If the image file is not within the definition the machine displays the message Non EXIF File or Size Too Big 4 For UXGA and component video inputs 5 For UXGA inputs 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 2 The Picture Screen Figure 10 and Table 6 define the Picture screen de A mE lt lap to Input 2 Contrast B Color Hue Sharpness Output Gamma 3 Film Mode Temporal NR Mosquito NR Block NR Output PIP Audio 180 3 Detail Enhancement Luma Transition Enhance 9 Chroma Transition Enhance Geometry Setup Info Y Gamma 1 Auto Off Off Off Off Off Off Figure 10 Picture Screen Table 6 Picture Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Brightness Adjust the brightness Oto 100 50 Contrast Adjust the contrast Oto 100 50 Color Adjust the color Oto 100 55 Hue Adjust the hue 0 to 360 180 Sharpness Adjust the sharpness Oto 100 50 Output Gamma Adjust the gamma Gamma 1 to Gamma 5 Gamma 1 Film Mode Set the film mode Auto Vide
2. Output Resolution 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 26 0 Auto 1 HDMI 2 DVI Output HDMI Type 27 0 Standard 1 Letterbox 2 Anamorphic 3 Virtual Wide 4 Native 5 Custom Aspect Ratio 28 64 64 H Pan 29 64 64 V Pan 30 32 32 H Zoom ojojojo ajajaja 31 32 32 V Zoom 32 0 100 1 150 2 200 3 225 4 250 5 275 6 300 7 325 8 350 9 375 10 400 11 Custom Zoom 33 100 400 Custom Zoom 34 0 31 Zoom H Pan 35 0 31 Zoom V Pan o DDD 36 On Off PIP On Off 37 Picture In Picture Picture Picture Split PIP Type 38 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USB PIP Source 39 1 25 146 1 9 1 4 Custom PONTO CASAR TON PIP Size 40 0 128 PIP H Position 41 0 128 PIP V Position 42 1 32 PIP H Size O jojojo 43 1 32 PIP V Size 39 VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 On 0 1 44 1 Off PIP Frame 0 Red 0 1 45 1 Green PIP Frame Color 2 Blue 0 Analog 0 1 46 1 S PDIF Au
3. Ju DVD Player Component Control vla Ethernet DVD Player s Video DVD Player Display Display Computer Graphics HDMI Source Figure 3 Connecting the VP 729 Rear Panel 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 729 via the RS 232 port for remote control and for upgrading the firmware To connect a PC to a VP 729 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 729 unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect a PC to a VP 729 unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 729 unit forming a cross connection as Figure 4 illustrates PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 9 pin D sub From PC To Presentation Switcher Scaler If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Figure 4 Connecting the PC 6 2 Connecting the VP 729 via the ETHERNET port To connect the VP 729 via the ETHERNET port do the following Connect the ETHERNET port of the V
4. 15 15 16 17 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 30 31 36 12 13 15 16 Contents Figure 7 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 18 Figure 8 MENU Items 19 Figure 9 Input Screen 20 Figure 10 Picture Screen 21 Figure 11 Output Screen 22 Figure 12 PIP Screen 23 Figure 13 Audio Screen 24 Figure 14 Geometry Screen 25 Figure 15 Setup Screen 26 Figure 16 Advanced Setup Screen 27 Figure 17 Firmware Download Screen 28 Figure 18 Information Screen 30 Tables Table 1 Front Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 8 Table 2 Rear Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 9 Table 3 PIP Source Appearance Availability 16 Table 4 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions 18 Table 5 Input Screen Functions 20 Table 6 Picture Screen Functions 21 Table 7 Output Screen Functions 22 Table 8 PIP Screen Functions 23 Table 9 Audio Screen Functions 24 Table 10 Geometry Screen Functions 25 Table 11 Available Settings for Each Application 25 Table 12 Setup Screen Functions 26 Table 13 Mode Set Functions 27 Table 14 OSD Functions 27 Table 15 Misc Functions 28 Table 16 Input Functions 29 Table 17 Output Functions 29 Table 18 Technical Specifications of the VP 729 Presentation Switchers Scaler 31 Table 19 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Signal 32 Table 20 Technical Specifications of the Y C Video Signal 32 Table 21 Technical Specifications of the DVI Signal for RGB C
5. Auto Image 12 0 100 Picture Brightness 13 0 100 Picture Contrast 14 0 100 Picture Color 15 0 360 Picture Hue o o o o lo o o o o o alalalala 16 0 100 Picture Sharpness 0 Gamma 1 1 Gamma 2 2 Gamma 3 3 Gamma 4 4 Gamma 5 Picture Output Gamma 0 Auto 1 Video 2 Film Picture Film Mode 37 VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 Off 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High Picture Temporal NR 20 0 Off 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High Picture Mosquito NR 21 0 Off 1 On Picture Block NR 22 0 Off 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High Picture Detail Enhancement 23 0 Off 1 Low 2 High Picture Luma Transition Enhance 24 0 Off 1 Low 2 High Picture Chroma Transition Enhance 25 0 Native HDMI 1 640x480 60Hz 2 640x480 75Hz 3 800x600 50Hz 4 800x600 60Hz 5 800x600 75Hz 6 1024x768 50Hz 7 1024x768 60Hz 8 1024x768 75Hz 9 1280x768 50Hz 10 1280x768 60Hz 11 1280x1024 50Hz 12 1280x1024 60Hz 13 1280x1024 75Hz 14 1366x768 50Hz 15 1366x768 60Hz 16 1400x1050 50Hz 17 1400x1050 60Hz 18 1600x1200 50Hz 19 1600x1200 60Hz 20 1680x1050 60Hz 21 480p 60Hz 22 576p 60Hz 23 720PQ50Hz 24 720p 60Hz 25 1080i 50Hz 26 1080i 60Hz 27 1080p 50Hz 28 1080p 60Hz 29 Custom
6. CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type NA Function Parameter Description Set Get 102 PAL 103 PAL M 104 PAL N 105 NTSC 4 43 106 SECAM 107 PAL 60 0 640x480 60 1 640x48067 Mac13 2 640x480 72 3 640x480 75 4 640x480 85 5 720x400 70 6 720x400 85 7 800x600 56 8 800x600 60 9 800x600 72 10 800x600 75 11 800x600 85 12 832x624 75 Mac16 13 1024x768 60 14 1024x768 70 15 1024x768 75 16 1024x768 75 Mac19 17 1024x768 85 18 1024x800 84 Sun 19 1152x864 75 20 1152x870 75 Mac21 21 1152x900 66 Sun 22 1152x900 76 Sun 1 96 23 1280x960 60 PIP Input status 24 1280x960 85 25 1280x768 60 26 1280x1024 60 27 1280x1024 75 28 1280x1024 76 Sun 29 1280x1024 85 30 1400x1050 60 31 1400x1050 75 32 1600x1200 60 33 1680x1050 60 34 1080i 60 35 1080i 50 36 1080p 60 37 1080p 50 38 720p 60 39 720p 50 40 480i 41 480p 42 576i 43 576p 98 other 99 No Input detected 43 VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 101 NTSC 102 PAL 103 PAL M 104 PAL N 105 NTSC 4 43 106 SECAM 107 PAL 60 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are
7. front panel button while pressing the input button of the required PIP source For example to select UXGA 2 as the graphic PIP source over a video background press the PIP front panel button while pressing the UXGA 2 front panel button When attempting to select a PIP source of the same category as the background source for example video on video which is not compliant to Table 3 a message is prompted unavailable operation 15 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons To replace a PIP in the same category for example changing the PIP source from UXGA 1 to HDMI 2 press the required PIP Source on the remote control transmitter and the PIP display will change accordingly You can swap the PIP source category with the main source category via the e Remote control keys by selecting a new main source and then a new PIP source e OSD menu by selecting a new Input source through the Input menu and a new PIP source through the PIP menu When selecting one PIP source the Presentation Switcher Scaler automatically recognizes and displays the selected graphic PIP source on all the video displays and the selected video source on all the graphic displays compliant to Table 3 Table 3 PIP Source Appearance Availability The selected PIP Composite video or s Video UXGA HDMI component video or USB Source Appears on UXGA HDMI component video or USB Composite video or s Video Does n
8. the geometry values to their default value Table 11 defines the settings available for each application Table 11 Available Settings for Each Application Application Available Settings Keystone Location horizontal keystone vertical keystone pincushion barrel and Reset all Anyplace Location Diagonal Projection and Reset all Rotation Location pincushion barrel Rotation and Reset all 1 If the projector is located at an angle to the left or right of the screen 2 If the projector is located at an angle above or below the screen 25 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 7 The Setup Screen Figure 15 and Table 10 define the Setup screen AA mmi mix hp Input Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Info Frame Lock off 4 JS Advanced Setup Figure 15 Setup Screen Table 12 Setup Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Save Save a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Recall Recall a profile From Profile 1 to Profile 8 Frame Lock Locks the vertical refresh rate of the On Off Off output to that of the input Factory Reset Reset your VP 729 to its preset Yes No default settings Advanced Setup Open the advanced setups see Mode Set see Table 13 Figure 16 OSD see Table 14 Misc see Table 15 Input see Table 16 Output see Table 17 1 Available for versions VTB 1 01 and higher 2 Note that seamless switching is not possible when working in the Frame Lock mode
9. unless all sources are frame synchronized 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 7 1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 16 and Table 14 to Table 17 inclusive define the Advanced Setup screen m ole Bn OSD Misc Input Figure 16 Advanced Setup Screen The Mode Set functions define the desired working resolution and refresh rate when the system cannot distinguish between similar resolutions and refresh rate values see Table 13 Table 13 Mode Set Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Mode 1 Set mode 1 1400x1050x60Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1680x1050 60Hz Mode 2 Set mode 2 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x76Hz Table 14 OSD Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Menu Position Set the location of the OSD menu Center Top Left Bottom Top Right Left Bottom right Time Out sec Set the OSD menu timeout 5 10 20 30 60 90 or Off 30 1 Available for versions VTB 1 01 and higher 27 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens Table 15 Misc Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Logo Choose ON for the start up logo to appear on the screen OFF for it not to appear Set to Custom to download a custom Logo Flash ROM On Off or Custom Kramer Logo Blank Color Set the blank color the color that appears on the scree
10. IP 0 128 0 on the display H Size Set custom size V Size Set custom size Frame Turn the PIP frame on or off On Off On Frame Color Select the color of the PIP frame Red Green or Blue Blue 1 When changing the PIP source the display fades through black 2 Available for versions VTB 1 01 and higher 23 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 5 The Audio Screen Figure 13 and Table 9 define the Audio screen eta Om o tea ix to Input Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Setup Info Type Analog d y Output Volume o ja Bass 0 Treble go Jon gt Balance 0 B Loudness Off gt Delay Dynamic User Delay 4 ob USB No Audio Figure 13 Audio Screen Table 9 Audio Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Type Select the audio input type Analog or S PDIF Analog Input Volume Adjust the input volume 22 to 22 0 Output Volume Adjust the output volume 100 to 24 0 Bass Adjust the bass 36 to 36 0 Treble Adjust the treble 36 to 36 0 Balance Adjust the balance 10 to 10 0 Loudness Set the loudness On Off Off Delay Define the delay type Dynamic or User Define Dynamic User Delay Available when selecting the User 0 to 340 msec 0 Defined delay USB Select the audio signal to follow the No Audio Input 1 Input No Audio USB signal 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 1 Available for IN 1 to IN 4 2 Dynamic means th
11. IP Audio Geometry Setup Info Figure 8 MENU Items 1 Each icon represents a Level 1 function In addition to Level 1 the OSD structure includes Level 2 a subset of level 1 Level 3 a subset of level 2 Level 4 a subset of level 3 and a numerical range 19 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 The Input Screen Figure 9 and Table 5 define the Input screen Ras O dm e bes to Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Setup Info H Position Phase 0 gt Auto Image Figure 9 Input Screen Table 5 Input Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Source Select the source Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or USB Input 1 to 4 Select the source type Component YC or video CV Video Source Type Image Name Shows the file name that is displayed when the USB port is connected Color Format Select the color format Auto RGB or YUV Auto Video Standard Select the video standard Auto NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 Auto SECAM or PAL 60 H Position Set the horizontal position The range changes according to the input mode V Position Set the vertical position The range changes according to the input mode Frequency Adjust the frequency Oto 26 0 Phase Adjust the phase 0to 31 0 Auto image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position
12. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 729 Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 21 Quick Start 3 Overview 31 About HDMI 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting a PC 6 2 Connecting the VP 729 via the ETHERNET port 7 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 1 Switching an Input 7 2 The PIP Button Feature 7 2 1 Activating the PIP Feature 7 2 2 Selecting the PIP Source 7 2 3 Quick Selection of the PIP Source 7 24 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 7 4 The Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 8 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 The Input Screen 8 2 The Picture Screen 8 3 The Output Screen 8 4 The PIP Screen 8 5 The Audio Screen 8 6 The Geometry Screen 8 7 The Setup Screen 8 7 1 The Advanced Setup Screen 8 8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen 9 Technical Specifications 10 VP 729 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 VP 729 Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel Figure 2 VP 729 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3 Connecting the VP 729 Rear Panel Figure 4 Connecting the PC Figure 5 PIP Source Over Background Figure 6 OSD SWAP Status A DUU em 10 11 13 13 14 14 14 15
13. MI Type Set the HDMI type Auto HDMI DVI auto Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio Standard Letterbox Anamorphic Virtual Standard Wide Native Custom H Pan V Par H Zoom V Zoom Zoom Set the Zoom 100 150 200 225 250 275 100 300 325 350 375 400 Custom Custom Zoom Set the Zoom From 10096 to 40096 Zoom H Pan 0 to 31 16 Zoom V Pan 0 to 31 16 1 Any change in the resolution must be confirmed via the count down message that appears on the screen 2 Available for versions VTB 1 01 and higher 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 4 The PIP Screen Figure 12 and Table 8 define the PIP screen tetas to tee prox m Input Picture Output H Position 4 Frame Frame Color Audio Geometry Setup Info Red Figure 12 PIP Screen Table 8 PIP Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default On Off Activate deactivate the PIP On Off off feature Type Select the PIP type Picture In Picture Picture In Picture Picture or Split Picture Source Select the PIP source Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 or USB for a video PIP source UXGA 1 UXGA 2 HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 PIP Size Select the PIP size 1 25 1 16 1 9 1 4 or Custom 1 4 H Position Set the horizontal position of the O 128 3 PIP on the display V Position Set the vertical position of the P
14. P 729 to the LAN port of your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors If connecting the ETHERNET port of the VP 729 to the LAN port on a network hub or network router use a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 1 Also known as a Null modem connection 13 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons The VP 729 includes the following front panel buttons Nine INPUT selector buttons see section 7 1 A PIP button see section 7 2 BLANK and FREEZE buttons Six OSD buttons A RESET TO XGA 720p button A PANEL LOCK button see section 7 3 7 1 Switching an Input Each INPUT SELECTOR button can be used to select the source You can switch seamlessly between each input that is connected to a source by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button 7 2 The PIP Button Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP uses K IIT image insertion technology to present video and graphic sources simultaneously You can display An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source display An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source display Three types of PIP insertions are available Picture in Picture the PIP image appears over the background image Picture Picture both the video source and the graphic source are placed side by side and have the same height the PIP image is stretched lengthwise Split both the video source and the graphic
15. Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 18 includes the technical specifications Table 18 Technical Specifications of the VP 729 Presentation Switchers Scaler INPUTS 4 x universal Y CV Pb C Pr composite s Video and component 1 Vpp 750 on RCA connectors 2 x UXGA on an HD15F connector VGA through UXGA 2 x HDMI connectors 1x USB connector For each universal input there is a corresponding unbalanced audio stereo input and digital S PDIF input on RCA connectors For each UXGA input there is a corresponding unbalanced audio stereo input on a 3 5mm mini jack connector OUTPUTS 1 HDMI connector 1 UXGA format on an HD15 connector 1 unbalanced audio stereo output on RCA connectors 1 digital S PDIF output on an RCA connector COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD Supports HDMI 1 3 and HDCP OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 640x480x75Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x75Hz 1024x768x50Hz 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 480p 576p 720p 50Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p 50Hz 1080p 60Hz or Custom CONTROL Front panel buttons OSD IR remote control RS 232 on a 9 pin D sub connector Picture In Picture Video in Graphics or vice versa in any size and at any locati
16. al for RGB Colorspace Resolution Vertical Notes Resolution Vertical Notes Frequency Hz Frequency Hz 640x480 60 1024x768 85 640x480 67 Mac13 1024x800 84 Sun 640x480 72 1152x864 75 640x480 75 1152x870 75 Mac21 640x480 85 1152x900 66 Sun 720x400 70 1152x900 76 Sun 720x400 85 1280x960 60 800x600 56 1280x960 85 800x600 60 1280x768 60 800x600 72 1280x1024 60 800x600 75 1280x1024 75 800x600 85 1280x1024 76 Sun 12 1 832x624 75 Mac16 1280x1024 85 1024x768 60 1400x1050 60 1024x768 70 1400x1050 75 1024x768 75 1600x1200 60 1024x768 75 Mac19 1680x1050 60 12 1 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Signal for RGB or YUV Colorspace Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 1080i 60 YPbPr 1080i 50 YPbPr 1080p 60 YPbPr 1080p 50 YPbPr 720p 60 YPbPr 720p 50 YPbPr 480i 60 YPbPr 480p 60 YPbPr 576i 50 YPbPr 576p 50 YPbPr Table 23 Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 1080i 60 YPbPr 1080i 50 YPbPr 1080p 60 YPbPr 1080p 50 YPbPr 720p 60 YPbPr 720p 50 YPbPr 480i 60 YPbPr 480p 60 YPbPr 576i 50 YPbPr 576p 50 YPbPr Technical Specifications Table 24 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Co
17. at the audio delay is equal to the pipeline video delay 3 In steps of 2msec 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 6 The Geometry Screen Figure 14 and Table 10 define the Geometry screen allowing the user flexibility in positioning his projector relative to the screening surface Fla lO mta ml x nm Input Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Setup Info Application Keystone Location Front f Horizontal Keystone o co Vertical Keystone 0 Diagonal Projection Pincushion Barrel 0 o Rotation D e K 3 Reset all Figure 14 Geometry Screen Table 10 Geometry Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Application Select the output application Keystone Anyplace or Rotation Keystone Location Select the location of the Front Rear Ceiling or Rear ceiling Front display Horizontal Keystone Adjust the horizontal keystone 40 to 40 0 Vertical Keystone Adjust the vertical keystone 30 to 30 0 Diagonal Projection move the location of each Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Top Left corner of the display Bottom Right or Reset to reset separately diagonal projections settings Pincushion Barrel Adjust the pincushion or barrel 20 to 20 0 appearance of the screen Rotation Rotate the display by 180 180 to 180 0 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise Reset all Resets
18. comments and feedback Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing Caution 9001 O N QS EU Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info Okramerel com P N 2900 000362 REV 1
19. dio Input Type 0 1 47 22 0 22 Audio Input Volume 0 1 48 100 24 Audio Output Volume 0 1 49 36 0 36 Audio Bass 0 1 50 36 0 36 Audio Treble 0 1 51 10 10 Audio Balance 0 Off l 0 1 52 1 On Audio Loudness 0 Dvnamic 0 1 53 1 User Define Audio Delay 1 54 0 340 step 2 User Delay 0 No audio 1 Input 1 2 Input 2 3 Input 3 0 1 55 4 Input 4 Audio Input For USB 5 VGA1 6 VGA2 7 HDMI 8 HDMI 0 Keystone 0 1 56 1 Anyplace Geometry Application 2 Rotation 0 Front 1 Rear 0 1 57 2 Ceiling Geometry Location 3 Rear ceiling AT Geometry Horizontal 0 1 58 40 40 Keystone ana Geometry Vertical 0 1 59 30 30 Keystone 0 Top Left 1 Top Right f 0 1 60 2 Bottom Left P Diagonal 3 Bottom Right 4 Reset Geometry q 1 61 280 Pincushion Barrel 0 1 62 180 180 Geometry Rotation 0 63 Geometry Reset all 0 64 1 8 Save Setting 0 65 1 8 Recall Setting 0 On 0 1 66 1 Off Frame Lock 0 67 Factory Reset 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type Function Parameter Description Set Get 1 68 Firmware Revision 0 1 69 r ME Mode Set Mode 1 0 1 70 1 pad Mode Set Mode 2 0 Center 1 Top Left 0 1 71 2 Top Right OSD Menu Position 3 Bottom Left 4 Bottom Right 0 5 sec 1 10 sec 2 20 sec 0 1 72 3 30 sec OSD Time Out 4 60 sec 5 90 sec 6 Off 0 On 0 1 73 1 Off Logo 2 C
20. e 16 Input Functions Setting Function Range Default H Total Horizontal Total H Start Horizontal active start point H Active Horizontal active region V Total Vertical Total V Start Vertical active start point V Active Vertical active region Ch Pump Charge pump current H Freq Horizontal Frequency V Freq Vertical Frequency Color Color format Save Save settings Erase Erase settings Measure Select between Default and User Define Table 17 Output Functions Setting Function HT Horizontal total HW Horizontal sync pulse width HS Horizontal active start point HA Horizontal active region HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total VW Vertical sync pulse width VS Vertical active start point VA Vertical active region VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock Confirm Confirm the action Discard Cancel the action Set Current Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into the User Mode Setting 1 Available for versions VTB 1 01 and higher Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen From the Information screen see Figure 18 you can verify the main source PIP source the output resolution the SYNC mode as well as the firmware version number Figure 18 Information Screen 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
21. eceives its power from 2 AAA size 1 5V DC batteries e Has a range of up to 15 meters e Delivers instantaneous results 17 Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons Figure 7 and Table 4 define the infra red Remote Control Transmitter Table 4 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions Freeze key Function Freeze Pauses the output video Blank Toggles between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display POWER Cycles power Main Source 9 separate keys for selecting each of the following sources Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and USB Reset Press and hold to reset to the default resolution Info Shows the Info OSD menu HDMI 1 Capture Capture an image to place as a logo or background see Table 15 MENU Shows the main OSD Menu KRAMER Navigation arrows Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen left right up and down as well as the ENTER arrow at the center Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Save Saves a profile Recall Recalls a profile Picture Shows the Picture OSD menu PIP source 9 separate keys for selecting each of the following PIP sources Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and USB ESSE Mute Mutes the audio signal Swap Toggles between the PIP content and the parent screen cont
22. ent Input input2 Input Input4 PIP Selects the picture in picture function and VGA1 VGA2Z HDMI HDMI2 Mute USB Swap PIP illuminates the PIP button Figure 7 Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter 1 Can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Table 15 2 Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p 3 See section 7 2 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens The OSD superimposes a menu on the screen from which you can configure and control each input signal on your VP 729 using the MENU ENTER lt gt and Y OSD buttons on the front panel and the remote transmitter To use the OSD menus 1 Select the desired input signal 2 Usethe menu buttons as follows Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 7 to display the main MENU screen which displays eight interactive icons see Figure 8 Press the MENU front panel OSD button or the MENU key on the infra red remote control transmitter to move to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select menu icons and then press ENTER Use and buttons to increase and decrease the numerical rate respectively eta DID enmw xo Input Picture Output P
23. ent video source 1 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 1 S PDIF RCA connector The audio of the s Video source 4 to the AUDIO UNIV IN 4 L and R RCA connector The audio of computer graphics source to the AUDIO UXGA 1 3 5mm mini jack 3 Connect the video outputs The HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a plasma display The UXGA OUT 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector to a video acceptor for example an analog display 4 Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R unbalanced stereo audio output and or the S PDIF digital audio output to audio acceptors for example speakers not illustrated in Figure 3 1 Although this example shows only several inputs that are connected you can connect all the inputs simultaneously 2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 729 After connecting your VP 729 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 3 You do not have to connect all the inputs 4 Sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y or Y Pb Pr 5 As required Not all devices need to be connected 6 In the HDTV mode the signal goes out via three PINS PIN 1 is Red or Pr PIN 2 is Green or Y PIN 3 is Blue or Pb 11 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Connect the power cord the power connector is not illustrated in Figure 3 6 Ifrequired connect APC via RS 232 see section 6 1 The ETHERNET port see section 6 2 Audio Connections are not shown
24. he proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 Connecting your Presentation Switcher Scaler To connect the VP 729 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3 do the following 1 Connect the following video sources A component video source for example a DVD player to the UNIV IN 1 RCA connectors Y CV PB C and PR An s Video source for example a DVD player to the UNIV IN 4 RCA connectors Y CV and PB C A computer graphics source to the UXGA 1 IN 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector An HDMI source for example a DVD player to the HDMI 1 IN connector A graphics data source for example JPEG files from a PC or a USB flash drive to the USB connector on the front panel of the machine not illustrated in Figure 3 2 Connectthe unbalanced stereo or digital audio sources not illustrated in Figure 3 The audio of the compon
25. he signal to correct mastering errors and regenerates the video at a higher line and pixel rate format providing native resolution video for LCD DLP and plasma displays e Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise e Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size e Can provide non linear scaling for 4 3 16 9 transformation Control your VP 729 directly via the front panel push buttons or e By RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e Remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter with on screen menus e Via the Ethernet The VP 729 is housed in a 19 1U rack mountable enclosure with rack ears included and is fed from a 100 240 V AC universal switching power supply 1 The front panel blank freeze and lock buttons can be programmed via the OSD menu see Table 15 2 To check if firmware upgrades are available go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 1 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry It delivers the maximum high definition image and sound quality in use today Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI e Provides a simple interface between a
26. itter e Power cord and null modem adapter e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables Quick Start The quick start charts summarize the basic setup and operation steps of the VP 729 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Video and Audio Switchers Matrix Switchers and Controllers GROUP 3 Video Audio VGA XGA Processors GROUP 4 Interfaces and Sync Processors GROUP 5 Twisted Pair Interfaces GROUP 6 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers and GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 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 1 Getting Started Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Mount the machine in a rack or stick the 4 o rubber feet to the Underside Connect the inputs Audio Connect the outputs TA HS connections 6 are not shown DVD Player Component Graphics DVD Player Source A HDMI Plasma N Display Analog Dis
27. ltiple cables currently used in A V systems is reduced 6 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 7 HDMI supports multiple audio formats from standard stereo to multi channel surround sound HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5 1 audio and high resolution audio formats 8 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner 5 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Connectonly 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 e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your Kramer VP 729 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the VP 729 Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 2 VP 729 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turni
28. mat are recognized up to 1920x1200 3 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD resolutions 3 Overview e Audio inputs four stereo audio or S PDIF on 2 RCA connectors for each of the four universal video inputs two stereo audio on 3 5mm connectors for the two computer graphics video inputs and embedded audio on the HDMI inputs e Audio outputs S PDIF and stereo audio RCA connectors Transcodes stereo or S PDIF audio to both stereo and S PDIF audio and embeds audio onto the HDMI output e Built in Time Base Corrector stabilizes video sources with unstable sync e Built in video Proc Amp color hue sharpness contrast and brightness are set individually for each input e ABLANK button a FREEZE button a RESET TO XGA 720P button to hardware reset the output resolution and a PANEL LOCK button e Built in audio Proc Amp with bass treble balance and loudness control as well as audio delay e Supports firmware upgrade via the USB port e An OSD On Screen Display for making adjustments that can be located anywhere on the screen and can be doubled in size For example the OSD can be used to deactivate the source prompt choose the color of the blank screen and choose from three seamless switching image transition speeds In addition the VP 729 e Includes non volatile memory that retains the last settings after switching the power off and then on again e Digitally reprocesses t
29. mp YPbPr Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 640x480 60 RGBHV 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 50 1400x1050 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1920x1080 60 RGBHV 1680x1050 60 VESA 10801 60 Comp YPb 10801 50 Pr 720p 60 720p 50 480p 60 576p 50 1080p 50 1080p 60 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGV Technical Specifications Table 25 Technical Specifications of the HDMI DVI RGB Output Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 640x480 60 DVI RGB 640x480 75 800x600 50 800x600 60 800x600 75 1024x768 50 1024x768 60 1024x768 75 1280x768 50 1280x768 60 1280x1024 50 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1366x768 50 1366x768 60 1400x1050 150 1400x1050 60 1600x1200 50 1600x1200 60 1920x1080 60 1680x1050 60 VESA 1080i 60 HDMI 1080i 50 720p 60 720p 50 480p 60 576p 50 1080p 50 1080p 60 Table 26 Technical Specifications of the 1920x1080 Output Signal Standard Timing QE UD Be porch HSync Width H Back porch H Total or GRT 1920x1080x60 138 625 48 32 80 2080 V F
30. n when the blank button is pressed Black or Blue Blue Capture Press to capture the desired image input to Flash ROM for using as a logo or as the background Prompts Capture If the image size is not within the definition prompts Size Too Big Background Set the background screen color Blue Black Custom Default Save Lock Set the Save Lock option to ON to save the lock status when the machine is powered down On Off Off Input Lock Set the Input Lock to OFF so you can still use the SOURCE buttons on the front panel even when the lock button is on On Off off Firmware Download Download the firmware via the USB connection see Figure 17 Confirmation Logo Download Download a new logo via the USB connection Blank Define the function of the BLANK front panel button Blank amp Mute Blank Mute Blank amp Mute Freeze Define the function of the FREEZE front panel button Freeze amp Mute Freeze Mute Freeze amp Mute Firmware Download _DBG_VTB0 90b brec Figure 17 Firmware Download Screen 1 Obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB 2 The capture image size should not exceed 1280x1024 3 Obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB Available for versions VTB 1 01 and higher 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens Tabl
31. nals e Fade Thru Black FTB Switching the video fades to black and then the new input fades from black for glitch free and smooth switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches e K IITTM Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology ultra stable picture in picture image insertion capability Any video source can be inserted into a computer graphics video source or vice versa or 2 images can be placed side by side with positioning and sizing controls e Four user definable universal video inputs each can be set as composite video s Video Y C or component video two computer graphics video inputs two HDMI inputs and 1 USB input for reading JPEG picture files e HDTV compatible component input e HDTV output resolutions 480p 576p 720p 10801 and 1080p e Scaled video outputs HDMI and computer graphics video e HDMI supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel e Multiple computer graphics output resolutions including a user defined output resolution with selectable refresh rates e Multiple aspect ratio selections e Companion AFV audio follow video for every analog video input supports embedded audio on the two HDMI inputs and output e Built in noise reduction and picture enhancement features 1 Accommodates the frame rate of a converted movie 24 frames per second to video frequencies 25 frames per second PAL 30 frames per second NTSC 2 JPEG files in EXIF for
32. ng the machine ON or OFF 2 IR Receiver LED Red when the unit accepts IR remote commands 3 UNIVERSAL INPUT Selector Press to select the composite video s Video component video Buttons source from 1 to 4 4 S UXGA 1 Press to select the UXGA source 1 5 ew UXGA 2 Press to select the UXGA source 2 6 a HDMI 1 Press to select the HDMI source 1 7 a m HDMI2 Press to select the HDMI source 2 8 USB Press to select the USB source 9 PIP Button Toggles the picture in picture function see section 7 2 10 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen blue or black screen and the display 11 FREEZE Button Press to freeze unfreeze the output video image 12 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu screen toggle 13 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen or accepts a new parameter 14 lt Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen 15 Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 16 P Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen 17 V Button Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen 18 RESET TO XGA 720p Button Press and hold for a few seconds to reset to the default output resolution XGA 720p 60Hz 19 PANEL LOCK Button Press to lock unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation 20 USB Connector Co
33. nnect to a USB drive to read JPEG files 1 And the appropriate audio source 2 When selected button illuminates See section 7 1 for details of how to program the INPUT SELECTOR buttons 3 JPEG files in EXIF format on a USB memory stick 4 Can be programmed to mute the audio signal at the same time see Table 15 5 Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reset to XGA or press and hold for about 5 seconds to reset to 720p 6 Files must be in EXIF format KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 2 Rear Panel Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 21 UNIV INRCA Y cv Connect to the video acceptor which can be either composite 22 Connectors PB C video Y CV s Video Y CV PB C or component video Y CV 23 from 1 to 4 PR PB C PR 24 UXGA 2 IN HD15 Connector Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics source 2 25 UXGA 1 IN HD15 Connector Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics source 1 26 HDMI 1 IN Connector Connect to the HDMI 1 source 27 AUDIO IN UNIV IN L S PDIF Connect to the left unbalanced stereo analog audio source RCA Connectors Alternatively connect to a digital audio source 28 from 1 to 4 R Connect to the right unbalanced stereo analog audio source 29 HDMI 2 IN Connector Connect to the HDMI 2 source 30 HDMI OUT Connect
34. ny audio video source such as a set top box DVD player or A V receiver and video monitor such as a digital flat LCD plasma television DTV over a single lengthy cable e Supports standard enhanced high definition video and multi channel digital audio on a single cable e Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 channel digital audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements e Benefits consumers by providing superior uncompressed digital video quality via a single cable8 and user friendly connector e Is backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface e Supports two way communication between the video source such as a DVD player and the digital television enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one button play e Has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 10801 and 1080p 60 standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL as well as 480p and 576p Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 See http www hdmi org about adopters_founders asp 3 See http www digital cp com list 4 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 5 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of mu
35. o Film Auto Temporal NR Set the temporal noise Off Low Medium High High reduction level Mosquito NR Set the Mosquito noise Off Low Medium High Low reduction level Block NR Set the block noise Off On off reduction level Detail Enhancement Set the detail Off Low Medium High Medium enhancement Luma Transition Enhance Set the luminance Off Low High Low transition enhance level Chroma Transition Enhance Set the chrominance Off Low High Low transition enhance level 21 Configuring the VP 729 via the OSD MENU Screens 8 3 The Output Screen Figure 11 and Table 7 define the Output screen AA moo mts m Input Picture gt Resolution HDMI Type Aspect Ratio 0 H Pan O v Pan 0 H Zoom 6 v zoom Zoom Zoom H Pan 4 Zoom V Pan PIP Audio Geometry Setup Info 640x480x60Hz Auto Standard Figure 11 Output Screen Table 7 Output Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Resolution Set the resolution Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 1024x768 60Hz 640x480x75Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x75Hz 1024x768x50Hz 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 480p 576p 720p 50Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p 50Hz 1080p 60Hz or Custom HD
36. olorspace 32 Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Signal for RGB or YUV Colorspace 33 Table 23 Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal 33 Table 24 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Comp YPbPr Output Signal 34 Table 25 Technical Specifications of the HDMI DVI RGB Output Signal 35 Table 26 Technical Specifications of the 1920x1080 Output Signal 35 ii KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Introduction 2 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professional on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 500 plus different models now appear in eight groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 729 Presentation Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems in conference rooms boardrooms auditoriums hotels and churches e Production studios rental and staging e Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for projection purposes The package includes the following items e VP 729 Presentation Switcher Scaler e Infra red remote control transm
37. on or Split Screen 2 images side by side ADDITIONAL CONTROLS Freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh rates Video and Audio ProcAmp control output image scaling and aspect ratio change POWER SOURCE 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30VA automatic power supply DIMENSIONS 19 W 9 3 D 1U H rack mountable WEIGHT 3kg 6 6lbs approx ACCESSORIES Null modem adapter IR remote control power cord 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 31 Technical Specifications Table 19 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Signal Resolution Vertical Notes Resolution Vertical Notes Frequency Hz Frequency Hz 640x480 60 1024x768 85 640x480 67 Mac13 1024x800 84 Sun 640x480 72 1152x864 75 640x480 75 1152x870 75 Mac21 640x480 85 1152x900 66 Sun 720x400 70 1152x900 76 Sun 720x400 85 1280x960 60 800x600 56 1280x960 85 800x600 60 1280x768 60 800x600 72 1280x1024 60 800x600 75 1280x1024 75 800x600 85 1280x1024 76 Sun 12 1 832x624 75 Mac16 1280x1024 85 1024x768 60 1400x1050 60 1024x768 70 1400x1050 75 1024x768 75 1600x1200 60 1024x768 75 Mac19 1680x1050 60 12 1 Table 20 Technical Specifications of the Y C Video Signal Standard NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM PAL 60 Table 21 Technical Specifications of the DVI Sign
38. on condensing N CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine de Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert t
39. or Connect to the HDMI acceptor 31 UXGA OUTHD15 Connector Connects to the video acceptor that displays the scaled output In the default HDTV mode the signal goes out via 3 PINS PIN 1 is Pr PIN 2 is Y PIN 3 Pp 32 ETHERNET Port Connects to your LAN 33 AUDIO IN 3 5 Mini UXGA 1 Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source 1 34 Jack UXGA 2 Connects to the unbalanced stereo analog audio source 2 35 RS 232 9 pin D sub Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller 36 AUDIO OUT RCA L Connect to the left unbalanced stereo analog audio acceptor 37 Connectors R Connect to the right unbalanced stereo analog audio acceptor 38 S PDIF Connect to a digital audio acceptor 39 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 1 Local Area Network that is computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a server within a defined geographic area Installing in a Rack 5 Installing in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 F Operating humidity range 10 to 9096 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL n
40. ot appear on Composite video or s Video UXGA HDMI component video or USB 7 2 4 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source Swap To toggle back and forth between the PIP source and the main display as Figure 6 illustrates press the Swap key on the infra red remote control transmitter see Figure 7 Figure 6 OSD SWAP Status Even if the input signal is not connected In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons lock your VP 729 Unlocking releases the protection mechanism When the front panel is locked control is still available via RS 232 and or the ETHERNET connector To lock the VP 729 e Press the PANEL LOCK button on the front panel The front panel is locked and the PANEL LOCK button is illuminated Pressing a button will have no effect To unlock the VP 729 e Press the illuminated PANEL LOCK button on the front panel The front panel unlocks and the PANEL LOCK button is no longer illuminated For a description of the Save Lock and Input Lock OSD functions see Table 15 7 4 The Infra Red Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 729 remotely from the infra red remote control transmitter which e Isa hand held instrument with a convenient keypad that r
41. pay for the following 1 Removalorinstallations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE l To obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original 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 and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty 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 1 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 or 2 Any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an im
42. play Step 3 Connect the control ports see section 7 Connect an RS 232 optional control port and or the Ethernet Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set and operate the machine see sections 7 and 8 Select the PIP Rm on Set a BLANK perm MM Select an pur FREEZE the video image on the perm MM mm 5 INPUTS wt we IN3 UXGA1 UXGAZ EPA HDMI2 USB PIP BLANK FREEZE MENU ENTER xp OOOOO0OO0O0 ADO oob 950 Operate via the OSD menu Use the OSD RESET the E E y I y J Menu buttons resolution alta to tele Peet x MG LOCK the Input Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry setup Info PANEL 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The Kramer VP 729 is a 9 input Proscale Presentation Switcher Scaler with unbalanced stereo and digital S PDIF audio The VP 729 scales any composite s Video Y C component video YUV HDMI or computer graphics video signal as well as jpeg files via USB up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch free switching between sources through FTBTM fade thru black switching technology The output signal is available simultaneously on a 15 pin HD computer graphics video UXGA connector and on an HDMI connector The VP 729 features include e K Storm Scaling Technology Kramer s extremely high performance scaling technology High quality 3 2 and 2 2 pull down de interlacing and full up and down scaling of computer graphics video input sig
43. plied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components 45 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
44. ront Bottom VSyncWidth Fop border V Total dem Eun border 2 5 24 1118 POS NEG 35 VP 729 Communication Protocol 10 VP 729 Communication Protocol Serial Configuration Baud rate 9600 Bits per second Data bits 8bits Parity None Stop bits Ibit Communication confirmation Send CR Reply CR Set Command Send YMControl TypeMFunctionMParamMCR Reply ZMControl TypeMFunctionMParamMCR gt Get Command Send YMControl TypeMFunctionMCR Reply ZMControl TypeMFunctionMParamMCR gt Example set Input I Source Type to Component Send YHOMOMOMCR Reply ZHOBOBOBCR Example get current Input 1 Source Type Send YB OMCR Reply ZB BOBOBCR gt 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 VGA 1 VGA2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USB Input Source Component YC Video Input 1 Source Type Component YC Video Input 2 Source Type Component YC Video Input 3 Source Type Component YC Video Input 4 Source Type Auto RGB YUV Input Color Format Auto NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 SECAM PAL 60 JON ROMS ONT SNS SMS NS NE O OO onm Input Video Standard 50 50 Input H Position 40 40 Input V Position 50 50 Input Frequency alalala 10 0 31 Input Phase 11 Input
45. source are placed side by side the PIP image appears smaller than the defined size and the source size is reduced 1 FTB switching for glitchless transitions between inputs 2 Since the HDMI signal is HDCP protected an HDMI signal cannot appear on a display that is not HDCP compliant 3 That is composite video s Video or component video 4 That is HDMI USB or VGA 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Presentation Switcher Scaler Buttons 7 2 1 Activating the PIP Feature You can activate the PIP by 7 2 2 Pressing the PIP button Pressing the PIP key on the infra red remote control transmitter see section 7 4 Figure 7 Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu see Figure 12 and Table 8 Selecting the PIP Source To use the PIP feature set the PIP source via the OSD menu see Figure 12 and Table 8 by using the OSD front panel buttons or the remote transmitter keys To set the PIP source via the OSD menu do the following 1 2 3 4 7 2 3 Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu Press the gt button to move to the PIP icon Scroll down to select Source and press ENTER Use the or V buttons to select the PIP Source from the drop down list box and press ENTER see Table 3 To exit the OSD menu press the MENU button Figure 5 PIP Source Over Background Quick Selection of the PIP Source For quick selection of the PIP source press and hold the PIP
46. ustom 0 1 74 e d Blank Color 0 3 75 Capture 0 1 76 me Background 0 1 77 R o Save Lock 0 1 78 o o Input Lock 0 Blank amp Mute 0 79 1 Blank Blank key function 2 Mute 0 Freeze amp Mute 0 80 1 Freeze Freeze key function 2 Mute 0 1 81 p en Freeze 0 1 82 Hd Blank 0 1 83 ra Power 0 84 Info 0 85 gt Menu 0 E 86 Top 0 87 Down 0 88 Left 0 89 Right 0 90 Enter 0 91 Picture 41 VP 729 Communication Protocol Control Type OA Function Parameter Description Set Get 0 s 92 a Swap p p P i 0 1 94 a Lock O 640x480 60 1 640x480 67 Mac13 2 640x480 72 3 640x480 75 4 640x480 85 5 720x400 70 6 720x400 85 7 800x600 56 8 800x600 60 9 800x600 72 10 800x600 75 11 800x600 85 12 832x624 75 Mac16 13 1024x768 60 14 1024x768 70 15 1024x768 75 16 1024x768 75 Mac19 17 1024x768 85 18 1024x800 84 Sun 19 1152x864 75 20 1152x870 75 Mac21 21 1152x900 66 Sun 22 1152x900 76 Sun 1 95 23 1280x960 60 Main Input status 24 1280x960 85 25 1280x768 60 26 1280x1024 60 27 1280x1024 75 28 1280x1024 76 Sun 29 1280x1024 85 30 1400x1050 60 31 1400x1050 75 32 1600x1200 60 33 1680x1050 60 34 1080i 60 35 1080i 50 36 1080p 60 37 1080p 50 38 720p 60 39 720p 50 40 480i 41 480p 42 576i 43 576p 98 other 99 No Input detected 101 NTSC 42 KRAMER SIMPLE
47. warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHATIS COVEREDAND WHATIS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached removed or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalorinstallation of the product vi Anyothercause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories usedinconjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAYFOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not

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