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Kramer Electronics VP-725xl Projector User Manual

1. 22 1680x1050 60Hz 23 1920x1080 60Hz 24 1920x1200 60Hz 25 480p 60Hz 26 576p 60Hz 27 720p 50Hz 28 720p 60Hz 29 1080i 50Hz 30 1080i 60Hz 1080p 50Hz 32 1080p 60Hz 33 1080p 24Hz 96 Custom1 97 Custom2 98 Custom3 99 Custom4 Output Resolution 26 Auto HDMI DVI Output HDMI Type 27 Best Fit Letterbox Follow Output Virtual Wide Follow Input Custom Aspect Ratio 28 16 16 H Pan 29 16 16 V Pan 30 8 8 H Zoom I pe 31 8 8 V Zoom 41 VP 725xl Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 32 10096 15096 20096 22596 25096 27596 300 82596 350 87596 10 400 11 Custom Zoom 33 0 32 Custom Zoom 34 16 16 Zoom H Pan 35 16 16 Zoom V Pan 36 Off On PIP On Off 37 Picture In Picture Picture Picture Split PIP Type 38 VGA1 VGA2 VGA3 VGA4 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 COMP1 COMP2 10 COMP3 11 COMP4 12 YC1 13 YC2 14 YC3 15 YC4 16 CV1 17 CV2 18 CV3 19 CV4 conons r wN oln olo PIP Source 39 0 1 25 1 1 16 2 1 9 3 1 4 4 Custom PIP Size 40 0 128 PIP H Position 41 0 128 PIP V Position
2. IK 49 VP 725xl Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description Hot key PIP source select same as remote control 0 Pip source select 0 0 1 118 1 Pip source select 1 UP PIP Source 0 1 25 for Get Command Hot key PIP size same as remote control key 0 1 174 1 1 16 for Get Command PIP Size 2 1 9 for Get Command Note For set function command parameter will be 3 1 4 for Get Command ignore Hot key Master Audio same as remote control Keypad 173 NA Master Audio of SELECT not available for VP 725xl Hot key Scaler same as remote control Keypad i MS NA Scaler of SELECT Hot key Audio Group same as remote control 0 177 N A Keypad Audio Group of SELECT not available for VP 725xl Hot key Video Group same as remote control Keypad Video Group of SELECT not available for VP 725xl Hot key Audio Level same as remote control 10 Audio Level Master In Keypad 11 Audio Level Master Out Audio Level 0 178 0 173 12 Audio Level Mic In Note parameter must be in the range of 13 Audio Level Off 10 13 or it will have no effect not available for VP 725xl 0 180 Ho key Override same as remote control Keypad Override 0 n 181 Hot key Talk Over same as remote control Keypad Talk Over 0 182 Hot k
3. 320x240 3 For UXGA and component video inputs 4 For UXGA inputs 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl 8 1 2 The Picture Screen Figure 10 and Table 6 define the Picture screen Figure 10 Picture Screen Table 6 Picture Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Brightness Adjust the brightness 50 to 50 0 Contrast Adjust the contrast 50 to 50 0 Color Adjust the color 50 to 50 0 Hue Adjust the hue 180 to 180 0 Sharpness Adjust the sharpness 50 to 50 0 Output Gamma Adjust the gamma Gamma 1 to Gamma 5 Gamma 1 Film Mode Set the film mode Auto Video 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 Set the chrominance Off Low High Off Enhance transition enhance level 1 You do not have to press ENTER after selecting the desired parameter to change it 2 Set to Off for VGA and HDMI inputs set to Medium for CV YC YUV inputs 21 Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl 8 1 3 The Output
4. and via Ethernet i Phone amp and PC 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 2 Progressive and interlaced 3 If the Native HDMI is 1920x1080x60 the preferred mode will be defined as 1920x1080x60 CEA 861 4 Reduced blanking 5 For the most up to date resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications Table 20 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Input Signal Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Notes Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Notes 640x480 480p 60 VESA 1152x870 75 21 640 480 67 Mac13 1152x900 66 Sun 640x480 72 VESA 1152x900 76 Sun 640x480 75 VESA 1280x720 60 VESA 640x480 85 VESA 1280x800 60 VESA 720x400 70 1280x960 60 VESA 720x400 85 VESA 1280x960 85 VESA 800x600 56 VESA 1280x768 60 VESA 800x600 60 VESA 1280x1024 60 VESA 800x600 72 VESA 1280x1024 75 VESA 800x600 75 VESA 1280x1024 76 Sun 800x600 85 VESA 1280x1024 85 VESA 832x624 75 Mac16 1366x768 60 VESA 1024x768 60 VESA 1440x900 60 VESA 1024x768 70 VESA 1400x1050 60 VESA 1024x768 75 VESA 1400x1050 75 VESA 1024x768 75 19 1600x1200 60 VESA 1024x768 85 VESA 1680x1050 60 VESA 1024x800 84 Sun 1920x1080 60 VESA 1152x864 75 VESA 1920x1200 60 VESA Table 21 Technical Specifications of the Y C Video Signal Standard N
5. 3 Hs H and V to PIN 13 YUV YPbPr Green sync to Y Blue to Pb Red to Pr 6 3 Connecting to the VP 725xl via RS 232 You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS 232 connection using for example a PC A crossed cable or null modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to pin 5 Method A Figure 4 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a crossed cable pin 2 to pin 3 pin 3 to pin 2 and pin 5 to pin 5 to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC Note There is no need to connect any other pins Figure 4 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side Method B Figure 5 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a straight flat cable to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC The straight cable usually 1 A display mode in which all the horizontal lines of an image are displayed in a single frame one field 2 A display mode in which a frame consists of two separate fields with the first field consisting of odd horizontal lines and the second field even horizontal lines 13 Connecting the 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler contains all nine wires for a full connection
6. 5 CMY means Cyan Magenta and Yellow Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl 8 1 4 The PIP Screen Figure 12 and Table 8 define the PIP screen 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 PIP Source Select the PIP source See Table 4 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 0 to 128 3 PIP on the display V Position Set the vertical position of the to 128 0 PIP on the display H Size Set custom size 1 to 255 14 V Size Set custom size 1 to 255 5 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 PIP is activated and that input is not connected the PIP window will appear black If the zoom function is ON the OSD prompts cancel zoom 2 Maintains the aspect ratio 3 When changing the PIP source the display fades through black 4 The actual range depends upon the input resolution 24 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the 725 1 8 1 5 The Geometry Screen Figure 13 and Table 9 define the Geometry screen allowing the user flexibility in positioning his projector relative t
7. Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Left V 62 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Right H _ 63 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Right V 64 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Left H 65 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Left V 66 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Right H 67 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Bottom Right V 68 N A Geometry Diagonal Projection Reset 69 20 20 Geometry Pincushion Barrel 70 180 180 Geometry Rotation 71 N A Geometry Reset all 72 Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Profile 5 Profile 6 Profile 7 Profile 8 Save Setting O Q OO N O IK 43 VP 725xl Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 Profile 1 1 Profile 2 2 Profile 3 0 73 x Mos I Recall Setting 5 Profile 6 6 Profile 7 7 Profile 8 0 1 74 M OR Frame Lock 1 On 0 75 N A Factory Reset 1 76 N A Firmware Revision 0 1400x1050x60 0 1 77 4 4680x1050x60 Mode Set Mode 1 0 1280x1024x75 0 1 78 4 1280x1024x76 Mode Set Mode 2 0 Center 1 Top Left 0 1 79 2 Top Right OSD Menu Position 3 Bottom Left 4 Bottom Right 0 5 sec 1 10 sec 2
8. PAL as well as 480p and 576p 4 Your VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Figure 1 and Table 1 define the front panel of the 725 1 1 Ensuring an all digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital to analog conversions 2 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC 3 With video and multi channel audio combined into a single cable the cost complexity and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A V systems is reduced 4 HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m 5 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 6 HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple cost effective manner 5 Your 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler INPUT SELECTOR NE UXGA HDMI EIE EXE 99200955509 MODE SELECT a ae E E DOWN B USB fam zr pee eee twee A p dq 3 Figure 1 VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel 6 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Table 1 Front Panel VP 725xl Presentat
9. Screen Figure 11 and Table 7 define the Output screen e aD iria ep xl Pop Input Picture Audio Geometry Setup Info zoom v Pan HQV Color Setting Figure 11 Output Screen Table 7 Output Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Resolution Set the resolution Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 640x480x75Hz 800x600x50Hz 800x600x60Hz 800x600x75Hz 1024x768x50Hz 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x720x60Hz 1280x800x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 1920x1080x60Hz 1920x1200x60Hz 480px60Hz 576px60Hz 720px50Hz 720px60Hz 1080ix50Hz 1080ix60Hz 1080px50Hz 1080px60Hz 1080p 24Hz or Custom from 1 to 4 If Native HDMI is not available the default is 1024x768 60Hz HDMI Type Set the HDMI type Auto HDMI DVI auto Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio Best Fit Letterbox Follow Output Virtual Wide Follow Input Custom Follow Output 1 Values may change according to the firmware version you can download the up to date firmware version from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 2 For the most up to date resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 Any change in the resolution must be confirmed via the
10. Y C component YUV computer graphics and HDMI plus a single USB input It also scales any video input up or down to a selectable graphics or HDTV output resolution and provides glitch free switching between sources through FTB fade thru black switching technology In particular the VP 725xl Features Silicon Optix HQV Video Processing Hollywood Quality Video which represents the state of the art in video processing technology with the highest quality de interlacing noise reduction and scaling performance for both standard definition and high definition signals Features high quality 3 2 and 2 2 pull down de interlacing and full up and down scaling of computer graphics video input signals Is HDTV Compatible and HDCP compliant Includes Fade Thru Black FTB Switching The video fades to black and then the new input fades from black for smooth glitch free switching The output signal provides constant sync so the display never glitches Features K IIT XL Picture in Picture Image Insertion Technology Ultra stable picture in picture picture and picture and split screen capability Any video source can be inserted into or positioned next to a computer graphics video source or vice versa with window positioning and sizing controls Supports Multi Formats Auto NTSC 3 58 4 43 PAL M N 60 and SECAM Includes six switchers in one Five 4x1 dedicated signal format switchers 4x1 composite 4x1 s Video Y C 4
11. acceptor 22 8 B Pb 24 V 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 provides instructions for rack mounting the unit Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the To rack mount a machine environment is within the recommended range 1 Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F screws from each side of the STORAGE TEMPERATURE 457 to 72 C 49 to 162 F machine 5 on each side and HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL ae replace those screws through the ear brackets CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 It is 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 2 Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the roper screws not provided 4 You do not overload the circuit s When bod ach d Fei abe in connecting the machine to the supply circuit the rack ears overloading the
12. delay time from 1 to 5 Speed Dropdown Box Set the speed at which the text moves on the display from 1 to 5 Mode Set to Still fixed text or Scrolling text moves across the display Send Text Area Message Type the desired text in the Message box Repeat Dropdown Box Set the number of times that the text message will scroll across the screen 1 to 20 or set to Foreverto repeat the text message continuously H Offset Dropdown Box After selecting the Static mode use the H Offset box to select the horizontal position of the text Left Center or Right Start Button Click to display the text on screen Stop Button Click to stop scrolling on screen Quit Button Click to quit the program Load Setting Button Click to load a previously saved setting Save Setting Button Click to save the current setting 1 Or search the IP address 2 You have to select the connection type before connecting the software to the machine 3 For example set to 2 to repeat the text twice 35 Technical Specifications 10 Technical Specifications Table 19 includes the technical specifications Table 19 Technical Specifications of the VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler INPUTS 4 x CV 1Vpp 75Q on BNC connectors 4 x YC 1Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75Q on 4 pin connectors 4 x Component Y G Pb B Pr R or RGsB on BNC connectors 4 x VGA VGA through UXGA RGBS
13. example an HDTV satellite receiver to COMP IN 1 and an RGB camera connected to COMP IN 4 ll Connecting the 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Connect up to three SCALED OUTPUTS as follows Connect the RGBHV connectors G Y B Pb R Pr H and V to the RGBHV acceptor for example a projector Connect the HDMI connector to the HDMI acceptor for example an LCD display Connect the UXGA connector to the UXGA acceptor for example monitor not illustrated in Figure 3 6 Connect the power cord not illustrated in Figure 3 7 Ifrequired connect see section 6 3 The Ethernet port see section 6 4 DVD Player 1 eee e DVD Player 4 DVD Player 1 oe Computer Graphics DVD Player 4 LCD Display RGBHY k Projector lt gt lt gt 0 LCD LCD MD Recover Display Display Projector Figure 3 Connecting the VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs Table 3 defines the input progressive and interlaced RGBS and RGsB pinouts Table 3 RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS Input Color Space PINOUT VGA RGsB Red to PIN 1 Green sync to PIN 2 Blue to PIN 3 RGBS Red to PIN 1 Green to PIN 2 Blue to PIN
14. of the D sub connector Because the null modem adapter which already includes the flow control jumpering described in Method A above only requires pins 2 3 and 5 to be connected you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins 70 39 wu modem gt PC 40 90 5 Figure 5 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 6 4 Connecting the VP 725xl via the ETHERNET port You can connect the 725 1 via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 6 4 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 6 4 2 for connection via a network hub or network router See section 8 4 for Ethernet configuration 6 4 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 725xl to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 725xl during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your network card as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 2 Select Properties and right click Local Area Connection Properties 3 Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 6 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNO
15. or RGsB on 15 pin HD connectors 4 x HDMI on HDMI connectors GROUP 1x CV 1Vpp 75Q on a BNC connector 1 YC 1Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75Q on a 4 pin OUTPUTS connector 1 x Component Y G Pb B Pr R on BNC connectors 1 x VGA VGA through UXGA on a 15 pin HD connector 1 x HDMI on an HDMI connector SCALED 1x UXGA a 15 pin HD connector 1 x RGBHV YPbPr on BNC connectors 1 x OUTPUTS HDMI on an HDMI connector OUTPUT Native HDMI 640x480x60Hz 640x480x75Hz 800x600x50Hz 800x600x60Hz RESOLUTIONS 800x600x75Hz 1024x768x50Hz 1024x768x60Hz 1024x768x75Hz 1280x768x50Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1280x720x60Hz 1280x800x60Hz 1280x1024x50Hz 1280x1024x60Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1366x768x50Hz 1366x768x60Hz 1400x1050x50Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1600x1200x50Hz 1600x1200x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 1920x1200 960Hz 480px60Hz 576px60Hz 720px50Hz 720px60Hz 1080ix50Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080px50Hz 1080px60Hz 1080p 24Hz or Custom CONTROL Front panel buttons IR remote control RS 232 Ethernet with OSD and front panel LCD ADDITIONAL Freeze zoom different selectable vertical refresh rates output image scaling CONTROLS Picture In Picture aspect ratio change Geometry settings text overlay and so on POWER 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 38VA SOURCE DIMENSIONS 19 x 9 3 x 3U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 5 5kg 12 2lbs approx ACCESSORIES IR remote control power cord rack ears null modem adaptor control application programs via RS 232 PC
16. the front panel and the remote transmitter To use the OSD menus 1 Select the desired input signal 2 Use the menu buttons as follows Press the MENU front panel ON button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter see section 8 3 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 infrared remote control transmitter to move to the previous level in the OSD screen Esc Press the and buttons to select menu icons and then press ENTER Use and buttons to increase and decrease the numerical rate respectively 114 p Pa D fa ep x fo Input Output 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 and a numerical range 2 The Audio menu is not applicable for the VP 725xl 19 Configuring and Controlling the 725 1 8 1 1 The Input Screen Figure 9 and Table 5 define the Input screen els 0210 p sel Foi Geometry Setup Info Picture Output PIP Audio Figure 9 Input Screen Table 5 Input Screen Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Select Select the group Video Group Scaler Scaler VGA Group Select the VG
17. use the SOURCE buttons on the front panel even when the lock button is on Firmware Download Download the firmware via the Select the correct file from the USB connection memory stick and Confirm Logo Download Download a new logo via the USB connection Blank N A Freeze N A HDCP Setting Define whether the HDCP will Follow Input Follow Output Follow follow the input or the output output Overscan Allows stretching of the outputted On Off Off picture 1 Obtained via the Capture function or downloaded via USB 2 The capture image size may not exceed 1280x1024 3 Obtained via the Capture function 4 Do not press any buttons during firmware download 5 Available when input is not set to USB 6 When Follow Input is selected the Scaler changes its HDCP output setting for the HDMI output according to the HDCP of the input This option is recommended when the HDMI Scaler output is connected to a splitter switcher in this mode switching may not be glitch free 7 When Follow Output is selected the Scaler matches its HDCP output to the HDCP setting of the HDMI acceptor to which it is connected This ensures smooth switching regardless of the input 8 Enabled only for HD input resolutions 29 Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl Mode Set C 080 Misc Output Pocak 065 000 MHz Enable Figure 17 Input Setup Scr
18. 0 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler which is ideal for the following typical applications e Projection systems with full audio capability in conference rooms board rooms auditoriums hotels and churches e Any application in which high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data is required for projection and large display purposes with full audio capability The package includes these items VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Power cord e Infrared remote control transmitter including the required battery Null modem adapter rack ears and 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 This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps 1 GROUP I Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack
19. 0x960 60 1280x960 85 1280x768 60 1280x1024 60 1280x1024 75 1280x1024 76 Sun 1280x1024 85 1400x1050 60 1400x1050 75 1600x1200 60 1680x1050 60 1080i 60 1080i 50 PIP Input status 46 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 36 1080p 60 37 1080p 50 38 720 60 39 720 50 40 4801 41 480 42 5761 43 576 44 1280 800 60 45 1920 1200 60 46 1920 1080 60 47 1280x720 60 48 1080p 24 49 1280x800 60 50 1440x900 60 51 1440x900 60 R 52 1280x768 60 R 53 1680x1050 60 54 1366x768 60 55 1366x768 60 R 94 Custom1 95 Custom2 96 Custom3 97 Custom4 98 No Input detected 99 other 101 NTSC 102 PAL 103 PAL M 104 PAL N 105 NTSC 4 43 106 SECAM 107 PAL 60 105 512 3071 Advance Input Mode HT 106 32 HS 48 Advance Input Mode HW 107 80 HT HA 12 Advance Input Mode HS 108 640 1920 lt 92 Advance Input Mode HA 109 0 Negative polarity 1 Positive polarity Advance Input Mode HP 110 384 2047 Advance Input Mode VT 111 2 HS 13 Advance Input Mode VW 112 15 VT VA 1 Advance Input Mode VS o 113 480 1200 lt VT 16 Advance Input Mode VA 114 0
20. 20 sec 0 1 80 3 30 sec OSD Time Out 4 60 sec 5 90 sec 6 Off 0 Off 0 1 81 1 On Logo 2 Custom 0 1 82 0 Black Blank Color 1 Blue 0 83 N A Capture 0 Black 0 1 84 1 Blue Background 2 Custom 0 1 85 s Save Lock 0 1 86 Input Lock 0 Blank amp Mute Blank key function 0 1 87 1 Blank If there is no Audio board parameters 0 2 are 2 Mute not allowed 0 Freeze amp Mute Freeze key function 0 1 88 1 Freeze If there is no Audio board parameters 0 2 are 2 Mute not allowed 0 1 89 d Freeze 0 1 90 Blank 0 1 91 Ton Power 0 92 N A Info 0 93 N A Menu 0 94 N A Top 0 95 N A Down 44 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 96 N A Volume left button not available for VP 725xl 97 N A Volume right button not available for VP 725xl 98 N A Enter 99 N A Picture 100 N A Swap 101 Off On Mute not available for VP 725xl 102 103 Off On 640x480 60 640x480 67 Mac13 640x480 72 640x480 75 640x480 85 720 400 70 720 400 85 800 600 56 800 600 60 9 800 600 72 10 800 60075 11 800 600 85 12 832x62475 Mac16 13 1024x768 60 14 1024x768 70 15 1024x768 75 16 1024x768 75 Mac19 17 1024x768 85 18 1024x800 84 Sun 19 1152x
21. 280x1024 60 VESA 576p 50 1280x1024 75 VESA 1080p 50 1366x768 50 1080p 60 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol 11 VP 725xl Communication Protocol Communication Confirmation Send CR Reply CR Set and Get command Set Command Y BControl FunctionBParam CR Reply Z Control Type Function g Param B CR gt Get Command Control Function E CR Reply Z E Control Type Function BParam B CR gt Example 1 select VGAI as video input channel YWONIS7MONCR ZWO0BI57B0NCR Example 2 get selected current input channel 11157 Zm 1 157808CR gt 0 1 Definition B ASCII Code 0x20 CR ASCII Code 0x0D After set type Command setting system will respond a string as Done The default data rate is 9600 Baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 39 725 1 Communication Protocol Table 25 includes the Communication Protocol Table 25 Communication Protocol of the VP 725xl Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 Auto 0 1 5 1 RGB Input Color Format 2 YUV 0 Auto 1 NTSC 2 PAL 0 1 6 T AEN Input Video Standard 5 NTSC 4 43 6 SECAM 7 PAL 60 0 1 7 0 400 Input H Position the parameter range is set according to the input mode 0 1 8 0 100 Input V Position t
22. 42 1 255 PIP H Size 555 43 1 255 PIP V Size 44 0 Off 1 PIP Frame 45 0 Red 1 Green 2 Blue PIP Frame Color 49 40 0 40 Audio Bass not available for VP 725xl 50 40 0 40 Audio Treble not available for VP 725xl 51 25 25 Audio Balance not available for VP 725xl 52 0 Off 1 On Audio Loudness not available for VP 725xl 42 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 1 53 0 Dynamic 1 User Define Audio Delay not available for VP 725xl 0 1 54 0 340 step 2 Audio User Delay not available for VP 725xl 55 No audio VGA1 VGA2 VGA3 VGA4 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMIA 9 COMP1 10 COMP2 11 COMP3 12 COMP4 13 YC1 14 YC2 15 YC3 16 YC4 17 CV1 18 CV2 19 CV3 20 CV4 Q N O Audio Input For USB Not available for VP 725xl HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 are Not Allowed 56 Keystone Anyplace Geometry Application Rotation 57 Ceiling Rear Rear ceiling 0 1 2 0 Front Geometry Location 3 58 40 40 Geometry Horizontal Keystone 59 30 30 Geometry Vertical Keystone 60 2000 2000 Geometry Diagonal Projection Top Left H 61 2000 2000
23. 864 75 20 1152x870 75 Mac21 21 1152x900 66 Sun 22 1152x900 76 Sun 23 1280x960 60 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 onga Rown oloo 34 1080i 60 35 1080i 50 36 1080p 60 37 1080p 50 38 720p 60 39 720p 50 40 480 41 480p 42 576 43 576p 44 1280x800 60 R 45 1920x1200 60 46 1920x1080 60 47 1280x720 60 Lock Main Input status IK 45 VP 725xl Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 94 95 96 97 98 99 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 1080 24 1280 800 60 1440 900 60 1440x900 60 R 1280x768 R 1680x1050 60 R 1366 768 60 1366 768 60 Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 No Input detected other NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 SECAM PAL 60 104 e 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 8 O O Q Q N 40x480 60 40x480 67 Mac13 640 480 72 640 480 75 640 480 85 20 400 70 20x400 85 00x600 56 00x600 60 00x600 72 800x600 75 800x600 85 832x624 75 Mac16 1024x768 60 1024x768 70 1024x768 75 1024x768 75 Mac19 1024x768 85 1024x800 84 Sun 1152x864 75 1152x870 75 Mac21 1152x900 66 Sun 1152x900 76 Sun 128
24. A input From 1 to 4 VGA 1 HDMI Group Select the HDMI input From 1 to 4 HDMI 1 Comp Group Select the Comp input From 1 to 4 Comp 1 YC Group Select the YC input From 1 to 4 YC 1 CV Group Select the CV input From 1 to 4 CV 1 Scaler Select the source to scale From VGA 1 to VGA 4 from HDMI 1 to HDMI 4 VGA 1 in the Scaler operation from COMP 1 to COMP 4 from YC 1 to YC 4 mode from CV 1 to CV 4 and USB Image Shows the file that is displayed when the USB port is connected Color Format Select the color format Auto RGB or YUV Auto Video Select the video standard Auto NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N NTSC 4 43 Standard SECAM or PAL 60 H Position Set the horizontal position The range changes according to the input mode Auto V Position Set the vertical position The range changes according to the input mode Frequency Adjust the frequency The range changes according to the input mode Phase Adjust the phase 0 to 31 0 Auto image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position Upon completion the relevant OSD values are updated Hpos Vpos Phase and Frequency 1 In the Video Group operation mode 2 Supports JPEG format only The JPEG file should not exceed a resolution of 2048x1536 If the image file is not within the definition a blank screen appears and the machine displays the message File too big or File too small smaller than
25. Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL 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 rubber feet to the underside Connect the video inputs and outputs Connect the scaled outputs Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 needed connect an RS 232 Control Fort and or the ETHERNET Fort Step 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Operate the machine see sections 7 and 8 Select the inputs Select the operation mode INPUT SELECTOR Gir DIEN FREEZE unFREEZE the To gale the PIP video image on the function on the outputs scaled outputs Operate via the OSD menu Far O 1 lap a o Input Picture Output Audio Geometry Setup Info Operate via the front panel buttons OSD Ethernet IR remote control and or 5 252 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 Overview The VP 725xl is a presentation scaler switcher with multiple signal format sections The unit has five independent 4x1 video sections composite s Video
26. CHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl Table 17 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Figure 21 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions Key Function O e Freeze Pauses the output video Power Cycles power Blank Mute Toggles between a blank screen blue or black Blank screen and the display TalkOver OverRide Audio 3 Mute N A MIX N A Talk Over N A Over Ride N A PIP PIP Size SWAP PIP Source C Audio Level N A Video Group Select the Video group operation mode Audio Group N A Scaler Select the Scaler operation mode Auto mage OSD Picture Menu pare N A D e PIP Toggles the picture in picture function and illuminates turns off the PIP button VOL Gy VOL PIP Size Toggles the PIP size T SWAP Toggles between the PIP content and the parent screen content USE aS PIP Source Selects the PIP source O Assesses the image and improves the quality A Auto Image accordingly by automatically adjusting the phase frequency and position OSD Activates deactivates access to the OSD Menu Picture Open the Picture menu 2 Menu Opens the Main menu Navigation Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen left arrows right up and down as well as the Enter arrow at the center USB select the USB source Capture Capture an image to place as a logo or background VGA selects the VGA UXGA sou
27. Freeze key on the infrared remote control transmitter see Figure 21 or the FREEZE front panel button The image freezes and the FREEZE front panel button illuminates The LCD displays Freeze You can define the function of the FREEZE button Freeze and mute freeze or mute via the OSD menu see Table 14 7 5 Displaying a Blank Screen To display a blank screen press the Blank key on the infrared remote control transmitter see Figure 21 You can set the blank color to blue or black and also define the function of the Blank key via the OSD menu see Table 14 1 Does not apply to the ENTER key on the infrared remote control transmitter 2 However operation via the infrared remote transmitter or RS 232 serial commands remote controller or PC and or ETHERNET is still available 3 Blank and mute blank or mute 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the 725 1 8 Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl This section describes how to configure and control the VP 725xl via the e OSD menu see section 8 1 e LCD display see section 8 2 e Infrared remote control transmitter see section 8 3 You can also control the VP 725xl via the Ethernet see section 8 4 8 1 Configuring the VP 725xl 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 725xl using the MENU ENTER UP and DOWN OSD buttons on
28. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 2 1 Quick Start 3 Overview 3 1 About HDMI 4 Your VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 5 Installing in a Rack 6 Connecting the 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting the VP 725xl 6 2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 6 3 Connecting to the VP 725xl via RS 232 6 4 Connecting the VP 725xl via the ETHERNET port 6 4 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 6 4 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 7 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 1 Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode Scaler Mode 12 Understanding the PIP Feature 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 7 4 Freezing the Image 7 5 Displaying a Blank Screen 8 Configuring and Controlling the 725 1 8 1 Configuring the VP 725xl via the OSD MENU Screens 8 1 1 Input Screen 8 1 2 The Picture Screen 8 1 3 Output Screen 8 1 4 The PIP Screen 8 1 5 The Geometry Screen 8 1 6 The Setup Screen 8 1 7 The Slideshow Feature 8 1 7 1 The Advanced Setup Screen 8 1 8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen 8 2 Operating via the LCD Display 8 3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 8 4 Operating via ETHERNET Serial Port 9 Using Text Overlay 10 Technical Specifications 11 VP 725xl Communicat
29. LOGY Connecting the 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler Local Area Connection Properties General Advanced Connect using E9 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Conne Configure This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler F Intemet Protocol TCP IP Install ninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity o _Cance_ Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 5 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway n Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced 0 Figure 7 Internet P
30. Negative polarity 1 Positive polarity Advance Input Mode VP 115 25 OCLK 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Integer 116 25 OCLK 165 Advance Input Mode OCLK Decimal 117 0 Off 1 On Advance Input Mode Enable 118 N A Advance Input Mode Save 119 512 3071 Advance Output Mode HT 120 32 HS 48 Advance Output Mode HW 121 80 12 Advance Output Mode HS o 122 640 1920 lt 92 Advance Output Mode K 47 VP 725xl Communication Protocol Control Type AS Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 Negati larit 0 1 123 iin Mute s y Advance Output Mode HP 1 Positive polarity 0 1 124 384 2047 Advance Output Mode VT 0 1 125 2 HS 13 Advance Output Mode VW 0 1 126 15 VT VA 1 Advance Output Mode VS 480 1200 0 1 127 lt VT 16 Advance Output Mode VA 0 1 128 p Negative polarity Advance Output Mode VP 1 Positive polarity 0 1 129 25 OCLK 165 Advance Output Mode OCLK Integer 0 1 130 25 OCLK 165 Advance Output Mode OCLK Decimal 0 131 N A Advance Output Mode Save 0 132 N A Advance Output Mode Set Current 0 1 135 0 Follow Output HDCP Setting 1 Follow Input 0 Custom1 1 Custom2 F 0 1 136 2 Custom3 Advance Input Mode Custom Inpu
31. TSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM PAL 60 Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB or YUV Colorspace Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Remark 1080i 60 YPbPr 1080i 50 YPbPr 1080p 60 YPbPr 1080p 50 YPbPr 1080P 24fps YPbPr 720p 60 YPbPr 720p 50 YPbPr 480i 60 YPbPr 480p 60 YPbPr 576i 50 YPbPr 576p 50 YPbPr 1 For the most up to date resolution list go to our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Technical Specifications 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 Table 24 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Comp YPbPr Output Signal Resolution Sabon Hz Remark Resolution Hz Remark 640x480 60 VESA 1366x768 60 VESA 640x480 15 VESA 1400x1050 50 800x600 50 1400x1050 60 VESA 800x600 60 VESA 1600x1200 50 800x600 75 VESA 1600x1200 60 VESA 1024x768 50 1920x1080 60 VESA 1024x768 60 VESA 1920x1200 60 VESA 1024x768 75 VESA 1680x1050 60 VESA 1280x720 60 VESA 10801 60 1280 768 50 10801 50 1280 768 60 VESA 720p 60 1280x800 60 VESA 720p 50 Comp YPbPr 1280x1024 50 480p 60 1
32. YC3 Error when SELECT Video Group Audio Group 3 YC4 AV Group 0 CV1 Select CV group channel 0 1 156 1 CV2 Note 2 CV3 Error when SELECT Video Group Audio Group 3 CV4 AV Group 0 VGA1 1 VGA2 2 VGA3 3 VGA4 4 HDMI1 5 HDMI2 6 HDMI3 7 HDMIA is SOME Select Master Input channel 0 1 157 10 COMP3 Note 11 COMP4 Error when SELECT Scaler Master Audio 12 YC1 Master AV 13 YC2 14 YC3 15 YC4 16 CV1 17 CV2 18 CV3 19 CV4 20 USB 0 All Off 0 1 158 MIC Control not available for VP 725xl 3 Talk Over 0 1 159 30 10 VGA Group In Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 160 30 10 VGA Group Out Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 161 30 10 HDMI Group In Volume not available for VP 725xl HDMI Group Out Volume not available for 0 1 162 30 10 VP 725xl P 0 1 163 30 10 COMP Group In Volume not available for VP 725xl COMP Group Out Volume not available for 0 1 164 30 10 VP 725xl 0 1 165 30 10 YC Group In Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 166 30 10 YC Group Out Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 167 30 10 CV Group In Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 168 30 10 CV Group Out Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 169 30 10 Master In Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 170 100 24 Master Out Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 171 100 24 MIC In Volume not available for VP 725xl 0 1 172 To Enable Disable OSD ON
33. circuits might have a detrimental Note effect on overcurrent protection and supply In some models the front panel wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate may feature built in rack ears ratings for information For example for fuse e Detachable rack ears can be replacement see the value printed on the removed for desktop use product label e Always mount the machine in the 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a rack before you attach any cables reliable way and is connected only to an or connect the machine to the electricity socket with grounding Pay particular Power attention to situations where electricity is e If you are using a Kramer rack supplied indirectly when the power cord is not Adapter kit for a machine that is plugged directly into the socket in the wall for not 19 see the Rack Adapters example when using an extension cable or a user manual for installation power strip and that you use only the power instructions available from cord that is supplied with the machine http www kramerelectronics com 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler 6 1 Connecting the VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler This section describes how to connect the 725 1 In particular how to connect the e VP 725xl rear panel see section 6 1 e Interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB inputs see section 6 2 e PC see section 6 3 e Ethernet port
34. count down message that appears on the screen 4 If the Native HDMI is 1920x1080x60 the preferred mode will be defined as 1920 1080 60 CEA 861 5 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 resolutions 6 If the custom resolution is set to be the same as the default resolution the scaler refers to the default resolution 7 The best possible compromise between the input and the output aspect ratios 8 Scales the picture to fill the entire output screen 9 Shows the picture without scaling it pixel to pixel mapping 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl Setting Function Selection Range Default H Pan Horizontal pan 16 to 16 0 V Pan Vertical pan 16 to 16 0 H Zoom Horizontal zoom 8 to 8 0 V Zoom Vertical zoom 8 to 8 0 Zoom Set the Zoom 100 150 200 225 250 275 300 100 325 350 375 400 Custom Custom Set the Zoom From 0 to 32 this range is equivalent to 100 to Zoom 40096 Zoom H Pan 16 to 16 0 Zoom V Pan 16 to 16 0 HQV Color Color saturation Adjust RGB and CMY individually 100 to 100 Setting 1 Available when selecting Custom aspect ratio 2 The zoom feature is disabled when the aspect ratio is set to custom or when the PIP feature is on 3 This function is available after setting the Zoom to custom 4 Not available if the zoom is set to 100
35. een Table 15 Input Functions Setting Function Range Default HT Horizontal Total 1344 HW Horizontal sync pulse width 136 HS Horizontal active start point 296 HA Horizontal active region 1024 HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical Total 806 VW Vertical sync pulse width 6 VS Vertical active start point 35 VA Vertical active region 768 VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock 65 Enable off Apply Press to apply settings N A me le Mode Set 080 Misc Input Figure 18 Output Setup Screen 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl Table 16 Output Functions Setting Function Default HT Horizontal total 1344 HW Horizontal sync pulse width 136 HS Horizontal active start point 296 HA Horizontal active region 1024 HP Horizontal polarity VT Vertical total 806 VW Vertical sync pulse width 6 VS Vertical active start point 35 VA Vertical active region 768 VP Vertical polarity OCLK Output clock 65 Apply Press to apply the settings Set Current Import the values of the currently selected output resolution into N A the User Mode Setting 8 1 8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen From the Information screen see Figure 19 you can verify the scaler source the master audio source the PIP source the video group source the output resolution the SYNC mode Frame lock or Free run as well as the firmwa
36. een the PIP and screen source by e Pressing the SWAP key on the remote control transmitter see section 8 3 Resize the PIP by e Using the OSD menu see section 8 1 e Pressing the PIP Size key on the remote control transmitter see section 8 3 Move the position of the PIP by e Using the OSD menu see section 8 1 Choose a new PIP source by e Pressing the PIP Source button on the remote control transmitter followed by the button of the desired PIP input e Pressing and holding down the PIP front panel button and then pressing the button of the desired PIP input while the PIP button is still pressed 1 Even if the input signal is not connected In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen 2 In this machine COMP is considered a graphic source even in the case where it is at video resolutions 17 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent accidental changes to settings or unauthorized tampering with the front panel you can lock the front panel To lock the front panel press and hold the ENTER front panel button for about 3 seconds The front panel buttons are locked except for the ENTER button on the front panel The LCD displays Keypad Lock On To unlock the front panel buttons releasing the protection mechanism press and hold the ENTER front panel button for about 3 seconds 7 4 Freezing the Image To freeze the image press the
37. en Functions 22 Table 8 PIP Screen Functions 24 Table 9 Geometry Screen Functions 25 Table 10 Available Settings for Each Application 25 Table 11 Setup Screen Functions 26 Table 12 Mode Set Functions 28 Table 13 OSD Functions 28 Table 14 Misc Functions 29 Table 15 Input Functions 30 Table 16 Output Functions 31 Table 17 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions 33 Table 18 Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application 35 Table 19 Technical Specifications of the VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 36 Table 20 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV RGBS PC RGsB PC Input Signal 37 Table 21 Technical Specifications of the Y C Video Signal 38 H KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Table 22 Technical Specifications of the HDMI Input Signal for RGB or YUV Colorspace 38 Table 23 Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal 38 Table 24 Technical Specifications of the RGBHV Comp YPbPr Output Signal 38 Table 25 Communication Protocol of the VP 725xl 40 Table 26 The Error Codes 52 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 1 00
38. eric 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 Unintentional radiators CAUTION DO 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 BO Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 52 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 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 Caution Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000397 REV 4B
39. esolutions KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 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 highest high definition image and sound quality Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee In particular HDMI Provides a simple interface between any 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 cable and user friendly connector e 5 backward compatible with DVI Digital Visual Interface e Supports CEC 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 HDMI has the capacity to support existing high definition video formats 720p 10801 and 1080p 2K and 4K standard definition formats such as NTSC or
40. ey Mix same as remote control Keypad Mix 0 183 VGA Group Output Volume Increase not available for VP 725xl 0 li 184 N A VGA Group Output Volume Decrease not available for VP 725xl 0 b 185 N A HDMI Group Output Volume Increase not available for VP 725xl 0 n 186 N A HDMI Group Output Volume Decrease not available for VP 725xl 0 187 COMP Group Output Volume Increase not available for VP 725xl 0 188 COMP Group Output Volume Decrease not available for VP 725xl 0 189 N A YC Group Output Volume Increase not available for VP 725xl 0 d 190 YC Group Output Volume Decrease not available for VP 725xl 0 iW 191 N A CV Group Output Volume Increase not available for VP 725xl 0 192 CV Group Volume Decrease not available for VP 725xl 0 n 193 N A MASTER Group Output Volume Increase not available for VP 725xl 0 i 194 N A MASTER Group Output Volume Decrease not available for VP 725xl 50 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol Control Type ma Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 1 195 100 100 HQV Color Setting Red 0 1 196 100 100 HQV Color Setting Green 0 1 197 100 100 HQV Color Setting Blue 0 1 198 100 100 HQV Color Setting Cyan 0 1 199 100 100 HQV Color Setting Magenta 0 1 200 100 100 HQV Color Setting Yellow 0 DVD Normal HDMI1 Switchi
41. he parameter range is set according to the input mode 0 1 9 50 50 Input Frequency the parameter range is set according to the input mode 0 1 10 0 31 Input Phase 0 11 N A Input Auto Image 0 1 12 50 50 Picture Brightness 0 1 13 50 50 Picture Contrast 0 1 14 50 50 Picture Color 0 1 15 180 180 Picture Hue 0 1 16 50 50 Picture Sharpness 0 Gamma 1 1 Gamma 2 0 1 17 2 Gamma 3 Picture Output Gamma 3 Gamma 4 4 Gamma 5 0 Auto 0 1 18 1 Video Picture Film Mode 2 Film 0 Off 1 Low 0 1 19 2 Medium Picture Temporal NR 3 High 0 Off 1 Low 0 1 20 2 Medium Picture Mosquito NR 3 High 0 1 21 ed Picture Block NR 1 On 0 Off 0 1 22 1 Low Picture Detail Enhancement 2 Medium 3 High 0 Off 0 1 23 1 Low Picture Luma Transition Enhance 2 High 0 Off 0 1 24 1 Low Picture Chroma Transition Enhance 2 High 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 25 ANOnBRWN A Native HDMI 640x480 60Hz 640x480 75Hz 800x600 50Hz 800x600 60Hz 800x600 75Hz 1024x768 50Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1024x768 75Hz 1280x768 50Hz 1280x768 60Hz 1280x720 60Hz 12 1280x800 60Hz 13 1280x1024 50Hz 14 1280x1024 60Hz 15 1280x1024 75Hz 16 1366x768 50Hz 17 1366x768 60Hz 18 1400x1050 50Hz 19 1400x1050 60Hz 20 1600x1200 50Hz 1600x1200 60Hz
42. ion Protocol 11 1 Error Codes Un 10 11 11 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 16 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 31 32 33 34 34 36 39 52 Contents Figures Figure 1 VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Front Panel 6 Figure 2 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel 8 Figure 3 Connecting the VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler 12 Figure 4 Crossed Cable RS 232 Connection 13 Figure 5 Straight Cable RS 232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 14 Figure 6 Local Area Connection Properties Window 15 Figure 7 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 15 Figure 8 MENU Items 19 Figure 9 Input Screen 20 Figure 10 Picture Screen 21 Figure 11 Output Screen 22 Figure 12 PIP Screen 24 Figure 13 Geometry Screen 25 Figure 14 Setup Screen 26 Figure 15 Advanced Setup Screen 28 Figure 16 Misc Setup Screen 29 Figure 17 Input Setup Screen 30 Figure 18 Output Setup Screen 31 Figure 19 Information Screen 32 Figure 20 Example of how to use the LCD Display 33 Figure 21 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 34 Figure 22 TextOverlay Application Screen 35 Tables Table 1 Front Panel VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 7 Table 2 Rear Panel VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Features 9 Table 3 RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS 13 Table 4 PIP Source Appearance Availability 17 Table 5 Input Screen Functions 20 Table 6 Picture Screen Functions 21 Table 7 Output Scre
43. ion Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 Selects one of the s Video Y C sources from 1 to 4 2 CV Selects one of the CV sources from 1 to 4 INPUT 3 SELECTOR UXGA Selects one of the UXGA sources from 1 to 4 4 Buttons HDMI Selects one of the HDMI sources from 1 to 4 5 USB Press to select the USB source 6 COMP Selects one of the component video sources from 1 to 4 7 VIDEO Select the Video group operation mode within each group select which GROUP input from 1 to 4 to switch to the output The selected input button eee within each group is illuminated see section 7 1 8 Buttons SCALER Select the Scaler operation mode press an input button 1 of 20 to select the input to be scaled at the SCALED OUTPUTS The selected input button illuminates see section 7 1 9 LCD Status Display Displays the status 10 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 11 IR Receiver LED Green when ON red when OFF 12 FREEZE Button Freezes the output video image 13 PIP Button Selects the picture in picture function 14 MENU Button Displays the OSD Menu screen or returns to the previous level in the OSD screen 15 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen Press for about 3 seconds to lock unlock the front panel buttons 16 UP Button Moves up one step in the same level in the OSD screen 17 B
44. itcher Scaler Table 2 Rear Panel VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Features Feature Function 1 CV IN BNC Connectors Connects to the composite video sources from 1 to 4 2 CV OUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor 3 YC IN 4 pin Connectors Connects to the s Video Y C sources from 1 to 4 4 OUT 4 pin Connector Connects to the s Video Y C acceptor 5 COMP Input G Y 6 BNC B Pb Connect to the component video source or RGB source from 1 to 4 7 Connector R Pr 8 COMP G Y 9 ao B Pb Connect to the component video or RGB acceptor 10 Connector dd 11 ETHERNET port Connects to your LAN 12 RS 232 9 pin D sub Connector Connects to a PC or Serial Controller 13 Power Connector with FUSE AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 14 UXGA IN 15 pin HD Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics sources from 1 Connectors to 4 15 UXGA OUT 15 pin HD Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics acceptor Connector 16 HDMI IN Connectors Connects to the HDMI sources from 1 to 4 17 HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor 18 HDMI Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor 19 2 UXGA 15 pin HD Connects to the UXGA analog interface graphics acceptor _ 2 Connector 20 3 BNC H 21 Connector 22 G Y Connect to the component video or RGBHV
45. ng Behavior not available for old HW 0 1 201 1 PC Bypass versions 0 DVD Normal HDMI2 Switching Behavior not available for old HW 0 1 202 1 versions 0 DVD Normal HDMI3 Switching Behavior not available for old HW 0 1 203 1 PC Bypass versions 0 Normal HDMI4 Switching Behavior not available for old HW 0 1 204 1 Bypass Win7 versions 11 4 Error Codes Table 26 The Error Codes Error code Description ERR 1 Unknown command ERR 2 Unknown function ERR 3 Unavailable function ERR 4 Unknown control type ERR 5 Unavailable get function ERR 6 Unavailable set function ERR 7 Unavailable parameter ERR 8 Too few arguments 51 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 warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS 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 lis
46. o play and stop the slideshow Up button to go to the previous slide Down button to go to the next slide 1 When an EDID file update is required set the EDID protection to OFF Note that this function might not be available for old hardware versions In this case this feature will be grayed out 2 Set to Normal for sources with HDCP When in Normal operation the unit sends a hot plug to the source for any Group Scaler switching request There might be some graphic cards that might shut OFF the VGA HDMI output following the hot plug detection To prevent this set this parameter to the Bypass mode so the unit will not send a hot plug for switching request the hot plug will be detected by the source only when plugging a physical connection Note that this function might not be available for old hardware versions In this case this feature will be grayed out 3 JPEG files are recognized up to 2048x1536 27 Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl 8 1 7 1 The Advanced Setup Screen Figure 15 to Figure 18 and Table 13 to Table 16 define the Advanced Setup Screens Figure 15 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 12 Table 12 Mode Set Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default M
47. o the screening surface k a b f 1 a Input Picture Output pip Audio Setup Info Application Keystone JS Location Front Horizontal Keystone uM Vertical Keystone Diagonal Projection 3 Pincushion Barrel mO Rotation Do Reset all Figure 13 Geometry Screen Table 9 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 Ceiling Rear or Rear ceiling Front display Horizontal Keystone Adjust the horizontal 40 to 40 0 keystone 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 20 to 20 0 barrel appearance of the screen Rotation Rotate the display clockwise 180 to 180 0 or counterclockwise in 1 increments Reset all Resets the geometry settings to their default values Table 10 defines the settings available for each application Table 10 Available Settings for Each Application Application Available Settings Keystone Location horizontal keystone vertical keystone pincushion barrel and Reset all Anyplace Location Diagonal P
48. ode 1 Set mode 1 1400x1050x60Hz 1400x1050x60Hz 1680x1050x60Hz Mode 2 Set mode 2 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x75Hz 1280x1024x76Hz Mode 3 Set mode 3 1280x768x60Hz 1280x768x60Hz 1366x768x60Hz Table 13 OSD Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Menu Position Set the location of the OSD Center Top Left Top Right Top Right menu Bottom Left Bottom Right Time Out sec Set the OSD menu timeout 5 10 20 30 60 90 or Off 30 C 8 u x Input Output Mode Set 050 Figure 16 Misc Setup Screen 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl Table 14 Misc Functions Setting Function Selection Range Default Logo Choose for the start up logo On Off or Custom Kramer Logo to appear on the screen On OFF for it not to appear Set to Custom to download a custom Flash ROM Blank Color Set the blank color the color that Black or Blue Blue appears on the screen when the blank button is pressed Capture Press to capture the desired Prompts Capture image input to Flash ROM for The captured image is saved using as a logo or as the as the Custom background background and or logo Background Set the background screen color Blue Black Custom Default Save Lock Set the Save Lock option to On Off Off to save the lock status when the machine is powered down Input Lock Set the Input Lock to OFF so you On Off Off can still
49. 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 OF IMPLIED 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 implied 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 gen
50. on Blank Time Sec Mode Stop V Position 2 bd C Still Top Speed iss Off E s cro ga Send Text Message Welcome to Kramer Electronics Repeat g Y Transparency Load Setting Save Setting Figure 22 TextOverlay Application Screen 1 Or connect the serial port of your VP 725xl to the serial port of your PC see section 6 3 2 You can download the latest software from our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Text Overlay Table 18 Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application Feature Function Parameter Setting Area Text Color Dropdown Box Select the Text color Background Color Dropdown Box Set the text background color Transparency Dropdown Box Select On for a transparent background or Off for a non transparent background Display Height Check Box Set the thickness of the background stripe 72 or 36 Text Position V Position Set the vertical position of the text background on the display screen Top Center or Bottom Communication Interface Area Connect Disconnect Connect the machine or disconnect TCP IP Check box When selected set the P Address and Port to connect via Ethernet RS 232 Check box When selected set the COM port and Baud Rate 9600 to connect via the RS 232 connector Scrolling Mode Area Blank Time Sec Dropdown Box Set the blank
51. ources Features front panel freeze frame Features video blanking with a selectable blue or black screen Enables screenshot capture Scales and zooms to up to 400 of the original size Can be firmware upgraded in the field via the USB port on the front panel Includes worldwide power supply 100 240V AC on a standard 19 rack mount size 3U Rack ears included HDMI channel supports up to 2 25Gbps bandwidth per graphic channel Control the 725 1 from the front panel and a user friendly menu driven OSD see section 8 1 or From the front panel high contrast LCD Display see section 8 2 Remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter see section 8 3 Via the Ethernet see section 8 4 Remotely via RS 232 see section 6 3 Achieving the best performance means Connecting 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 Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances making sure not to block the ventilation holes and positioning your VP 725xl away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 1 The embedded audio feature is not available for the 1920x1200 and 1920x1080 computer resolutions 2 Recommended for advanced users only non standard settings may not be recognized by the display device 3 Suitable for resolutions up to UXGA at 60Hz and for all HD r
52. rce from 1 to 4 HDMI selects the HDMI source from 1 to 4 CV selects the CV source from 1 to 4 YC selects the YC source from 1 to 4 YPbPr selects the YPbPr COMP source from 1 to 4 1 Press the PIP Source key and then an input key 2 Opens the menu on the LCD display and if the OSD button illuminates will open the relevant OSD 3 JPEG files on a USB memory stick 33 Using Text Overlay 8 4 Operating via ETHERNET Serial Port To control your VP 725xl via the Ethernet Serial Port e Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP 725xl to the Ethernet port of your PC e Download the Ethernet Application from our Web site on http www kramerelectronics com e Install and configure the Ethernet Application 9 Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program AP Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP 725xl lets you display text over the screen with features including text color and speed transparency text position and repetition Current text overlay settings can be saved and loaded to the AP Figure 22 and Table 18 define the Text Overlay Application Screen Text Overlay 2 0 v1 1 Parameter Setting Communication Interface Hello connect TCP IP C RS 232 IP Address COM Port Port Baud Rate 10001 3600 Display Height Current Status Disconnected Start Text Overlay 2 0 672 36 Background Color Scrolling Mode Text Positi
53. re version number Figure 19 Information Screen 31 Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl 8 2 Operating via the LCD Display You can control the 725 1 from the front panel high contrast LCD Display You can operate the VP 725xl via the LCD Display using the e Front panel OSD buttons MENU ENTER UP and DOWN e Infrared remote control transmitter see section 8 3 keys MENU and the navigation keys For example to set the Keystone to 6 via the LCD Display using the front panel buttons do the following Turn the VP 725xl unit ON and press the OSD ON button if selected to deselect it 2 Press the appropriate front panel OSD buttons as defined in Figure 20 Main Menu Geometry Geometry Application Application Keystone Adjusting the Horizontal Keystone Geometry Horizontal Keystone Horizontal Keystone To set the horizontal keystone press the following Horizontal Keystone 0 6 1 MENU 2 RIGHT five times 3 ENTER 4 Select Application 5 ENTER 6 Select Horizontal Keystone 7 ENTER 8 Press or buttons to setto 6 Figure 20 Example of how to use the LCD Display 8 3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter You can control the VP 725xl remotely from the infrared remote control transmitter that has a range of up to 15 meters and is powered by two AAA size 1 5V DC batteries as defined in Figure 21 and Table 17 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TE
54. rojection 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 3 Horizontally and vertically 4 For projection onto curved surfaces 25 Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl 8 1 6 The Setup Screen Figure 14 and Table 11 define the Setup screen ala IO iri fo Input Picture Output PIP Audio Geometry Info t R HDMI Switch Behavior Figure 14 Setup Screen Table 11 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 Slideshow Set speed for slide show see section 8 1 7 Min Low Mid Long Max Off Off Frame Lock Locks the vertical refresh rate of the output On Off Off to that of the input Auto Image Automatically adjust and align the picture Manual Auto Manual each time one of the UXGA inputs is selected or if the UXGA input resolution has changed Switching Select seamless switching fade through Seamless Fast Seamless Mode Black or fast switching which is faster but may cause glitches on the output applies only when switching between analog inputs Factory Reset Reset your VP 725xl to its preset default Confirm Yes No settings Advanced Se
55. rotocol TCP IP Properties Window 6 Click OK 6 4 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 725xl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors 1 This IP address is compatible with the factory default IP address of the unit 15 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler 7 Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler The VP 725xl includes the following front panel buttons A set of 21 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Video Group and Scaler Mode SELECT buttons A PIP button A FREEZE button A set of 7 OSD buttons described in Table 1 OSD ON MENU ENTER UP and DOWN This section describes how to Switch an input to an output see section 7 1 Use the PIP feature see section 7 2 Lock and unlock the front panel buttons see section 7 3 Freeze the image see section 7 4 Display a blank screen see section 7 5 7 1 Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode Scaler Mode The VP 725xl can operate in two different modes The Video Group mode in which you can switch an input from 1 to 4 to an output in each of the five Video Groups composite video s Video component video RGB or YPbPr HDMI and UXGA Note that the HDMI Group Output is momentarily lost during switch transitions in the unit The Scaler mode in which you can select one of the 21 input buttons to swi
56. see section 6 4 Using the VP 725xl you can select any one of the 21 inputs and scale that input to up to three scaled outputs at the identical resolution Connecting the VP 725xl To connect the 725 1 connect the following to the rear panel as the example in Figure 3 illustrates 1 Connect one or more of the following video sources Up to four UXGA graphics sources for example computers to the 15 HD input connectors Up to four composite video sources for example DVD players to the BNC input connectors Up to four s Video sources to the 4 pin input connectors not illustrated in Figure 3 Up to four component video sometimes called YUV or Y B Y R Y or Y Pb Cb Pr Cr sources or four RGB sources to the four sets of 3 BNC connectors G Y B Pb and R Pr Up to four HDMI sources for example DVD players to the HDMI connectors 2 Connect the CV OUT BNC connector and the UXGA OUT 15 pin HD connector to the respective video inputs on the projector 3 Connect the HDMI connector to an LCD display 4 Connect the COMP OUTPUT BNC connectors G Y B Pb and R Pr to the respective component video inputs on the LCD monitor 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 725xl After connecting your VP 725xl switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device 2 These connectors also accept interlaced and progressive RGBS and RGsB signals see Table 3 3 For
57. t 3 Custom4 0 Custom1 1 Custom2 0 1 137 2 Custom3 Advance Output Mode Custom Output 3 Custom4 0 Off 0 1 138 1 On Overscan 0 Seamless iA 0 1 139 1 Fast Switching Mode 0 Manual 0 1 140 1 Auto Auto Image Mode 0 141 N A Slideshow Start 0 142 N A Slideshow Stop 0 143 N A Slideshow Pause 0 144 N A Slideshow Next 0 145 N A Slideshow Previous 0 Min 1 Low 0 1 146 Slideshow 3 Long 4 Max 5 Off 0 1280x768x60 0 1 147 1 1366x768x60 Mode Set Mode 3 0 1 148 mE EDID Write Protect 1 On 0 Video Group Group Master SELECT 1 Audio Group Note 2 AV Group Error when SELECT Video Group Audio Group 0 1 151 3 Scaler AV Group 4 Master Audio If there is no Audio board parameters 1 2 4 5 5 Master AV are not allowed 0 VGA1 1 Seea VGA group channel 0 1 152 2 VGA3 oe 3 VGA4 Error when SELECT Video Group Audio Group AV Group 48 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 725 1 Communication Protocol Control Type Set Get Function Parameter Description 0 HDMI1 Select HDMI group channel 0 1 153 1 HDMI2 Note 2 Error when SELECT Video Group Audio Group 3 HDMI4 AV Group 0 COMP1 Select COMP group channel 0 1 154 1 COMP2 Note 2 COMP3 Error when SELECT Video Group Audio Group 3 COMP4 AV Group 0 YC1 Select YC group channel 0 1 155 1 YC2 Note 2
58. tch to the scaled outputs When the VP 725xl is in use both modes operate simultaneously as well as independently That is the Scaler output is available even when switching in the Video Group mode and visa versa 7 2 Understanding the PIP Feature The Picture in Picture inserter PIP is used for the simultaneous display of video and graphic sources and lets you display D 2 s 3 An inserted video source PIP over a graphic source 3 s 2 An inserted graphic source PIP over a video source 1 See section 8 1 4 2 That is composite s Video 3 That is HDMI or UXGA or component 16 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating the Presentation Switcher Scaler When selecting a PIP source the Presentation Switcher Scaler automatically recognizes and can display the selected graphic PIP source on any video source or the selected video source on any graphic source compliant to Table 4 Table 4 PIP Source Appearance Availability PIP Source VIDEO GRAPHIC Main Source CV CV No No Yes Yes Yes yc No No Yes Yes Yes VGA Yes Yes No No No HDMI Yes Yes No No No COMP Yes Yes No No No USB Yes Yes No No No Activate the PIP Feature by e Pressing the PIP front panel button e Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu see section 8 1 e Pressing the PIP key on the remote control transmitter see section 8 3 Toggle betw
59. ted 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 Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILLNOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removal or installations 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 1 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
60. tup Open the advanced setups see Figure 15 Mode Set see Table 12 OSD see Table 13 Misc see Table 14 Input see Table 15 Output see Table 16 1 Note that seamless switching is not possible when working in the Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame synchronized 2 In cases where the output resolution can support the vertical refresh rate of the input the output refresh rate will change according to the input refresh rate 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Configuring and Controlling the VP 725xl Setting Function Selection Range Default EDID EEPROM EDID writing protection On Off Protect HDMI Switch Set to DVD Normal or PC Bypass Normal Bypass Normal Behavior 8 1 7 The Slideshow Feature The VP 725xl lets you run a slideshow via the USB input and set the slideshow speed via the slideshow feature To prepare a slideshow 1 Load the slideshow JPEG images to a USB memory stick The slides will appear in alphabetical order Open the Setup menu and set the desired speed in the slideshow item and then close the menu Connect the Memory stick to the USB connector on the front panel Select the USB INPUT button on the front panel The slideshow begins at the set speed You have to set the slideshow parameters before you run the slideshow You can control the slide show by pressing the FREEZE button to pause USB button t
61. utton Decreases the range by one step 18 DOWN Button Moves down one step in the same level in the OSD screen 19 Button Increases the range by one step 20 OSD ON Button Activates deactivates access to the OSD Menu 21 USB Connector Connect to a USB drive to read JPEG files Figure 2 and Table 2 define the rear panel of the 725 1 1 JPEG files on a USB memory stick up to a maximum size of 2048x1536 2 OFF in this case means that the outputs and the front panel are disabled 3 Applicable to the Scaler outputs only 4 See section 7 2 5 The OSD ON front panel button is activated illuminated by default and pressing the MENU front panel button or the MENU key on the infrared remote control transmitter see Figure 21 displays the OSD Menu To prevent OSD display press the OSD ON front panel button or the OSD key The front panel button will no longer be illuminated and the front panel LCD now operates independently of the OSD when the OSD is OFF the LCD is still operational Your 725 1 Presentation Switcher Scaler 2 9 X000 EUR 9 19 69 UXGA HDMI SCALED OUTPUTS 80 264 VAC 50 60 Hz OUT IN 1 IN2 3 INA OUT HDMI Eo Gs IN4 WO Figure 2 VP 725xl Presentation Switcher Scaler Rear Panel KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your VP 725xl Presentation Sw
62. x1 component RGB YUV 4x1 computer graphics 15 pin HD 4x1 HDMI and one 21x1 3 scaled output switcher Includes scaled computer amp HDTV outputs A single output signal in three formats 15 pin HD RGBHV and HDMI simultaneously Includes HDTV output resolutions 720p 10801 and 1080p Includes USB port on front panel for reading and displaying JPEG picture files Features multiple color space RGB or YUV output 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 The HDCP High Definition Content Protection license agreement allows copy protected data on the HDMI input to pass to the HDMI output only 3 See section 7 2 Overview Supports embedded audio on the HDMI inputs and outputs Features Projector Anywhere technology horizontal amp vertical geometry controls that compensate for off axis projector placement Supports a wide choice of computer graphics output resolutions up to WUXGA 1080p plus user definable custom output resolutions with selectable refresh rates Provides multiple aspect ratio selections standard letterbox follow output virtual wide follow input and user definable settings Includes built in ProcAmp color hue sharpness contrast and brightness are set individually for each input Features a built in time base corrector that stabilizes the sync in unstable video s

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