Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Models:
VP-719xl,
VP-720xl,
VP-723xl,
VP-724xl,
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3
Overview 3
4
Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5
5
Installing on a Rack 12
5.1 Before Installing on a Rack 12
5.1.1
5.2 Instructions for Rack-Mounting 12
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6.1 Connecting a PC 15
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7.1 Switching an Input 16
7.2 The PIP Button Feature 17
7.2.1 Selecting the PIP Source 17
7.2.2 Activating the PIP Feature 18
7.2.3 The PIP Source (Orange) Frame 18
7.2.4 Toggling between the PIP and the Screen Source (SWAP) 19
7.2.5 PIP Characteristics 19
7.2.5.1 Resizing the PIP 19
7.2.5.2 Moving the Position of the PIP 20
7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 21
7.4 The Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 21
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8.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast 25
8.2 Controlling the Gamma and Color 26
8.3 Selecting the Source 27
8.4 Controlling the Scale Geometry 27
8.4.1 Setting the Scale Features 28
8.4.2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position 29
8.4.2.1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio 30
8.4.2.2 Adjusting the Zoom Position 31
8.5 Configuring via the Utility Screens 32
8.5.1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings 32
8.5.2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings 33
8.5.3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings 34
8.5.4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings 34
8.5.5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings 35
8.5.6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings 36
8.5.7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings 37
CAUTION!! 12
Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler 13
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons 16
Configuring the VP-724xl via the OSD MENU Screens 24
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8.5.7.1
8.5.8 Choosing Factory Reset 39
8.5.9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings 39
8.5.9.1 Setting an Input to a Non-standard Resolution (Example) 40
8.6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen 41
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The User Mode Setting 38
Technical Specifications 42
VP-724xl Communication Protocol 43
Figures
Figure 1: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 6
Figure 3: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 7
Figure 4: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 7
Figure 5: VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 8
Figure 6: VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 8
Figure 7: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 9
Figure 8: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 9
Figure 9: Connecting the VP-724xl Rear Panel 14
Figure 10: Connecting the PC 15
Figure 11: OSD Input Status 16
Figure 12: PIP Source 17
Figure 13: OSD SWAP Status 19
Figure 14: PIP Size – Split Screen 20
Figure 15: Moving the Position of the PIP 20
Figure 16: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter 22
Figure 17: MENU Screen 24
Figure 18: Menu Screen Icons 24
Figure 19: Brightness and Contrast Screen 25
Figure 20: Gamma and Color Screen 26
Figure 21: Source Selection Screen 27
Figure 22: Geometry (Scale and Zoom) Screen 27
Figure 23: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Graphic Source 28
Figure 24: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Video Source 28
Figure 25: Geometry (Zoom) Screen 29
Figure 26: OSD Enlarge Status 30
Figure 27: Geometry (Zoom Ratio) Screen 30
Figure 28: Preset Position Control Keys 31
Figure 29: Navigation Control Keys 31
Figure 30: Geometry (Zoom Position Adjustment) Screen 31
Figure 31: Utility Screen 32
Figure 32: Graphic Setting Utility Screen 32
Figure 33: Video Setting Utility Screen 33
Figure 34: Audio Setting Utility Screen 34
Figure 35: PIP Utility Screen 34
Figure 36: Seamless Switch Utility Screen 35
Figure 37: OSD Setting Utility Screen 36
Figure 38: Output Setting Utility Screen 37
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Figure 39: OSD Output Status 37
Figure 40: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen 38
Figure 41: Factory Reset Utility Screen 39
Figure 42: Advanced Utility Screen 39
Figure 43: Non-standard Resolution in the Information Screen 41
Figure 44: Information Screen 41
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 10
Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 11
Table 3: Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range 12
Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability 18
Table 5: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions 23
Table 6: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions 25
Table 7: Gamma and Color Screen Functions 26
Table 8: Geometry Scale Functions 29
Table 9: Geometry Zoom Functions 29
Table 10: Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features 33
Table 11: Video Setting Utility Screen Features 33
Table 12: Audio Setting Utility Screen Features 34
Table 13: PIP Setting Utility Screen Features 35
Table 14: Seamless Switch Utility Screen Features 35
Table 15: OSD Setting Utility Screen Features 36
Table 16: Output Setting Utility Screen Features 37
Table 17: User Mode Setting Definitions 38
Table 18: Advanced Utility Screen Features 39
Table 19: User Define Measure Features 40
Table 20: Technical Specifications of the Presentation Switchers / Scalers 42
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-719xl/
VP-720xl/VP-723xl /VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler, which is ideal
for the following typical applications:
Projection systems in conference rooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, hotels and
churches
Production studios, rental and staging
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:
VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-723xl /VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Power cord2
Infra-red remote control transmitter
Null-modem adapter
This user manual3
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4
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
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Getting Started
Display
Plasma Display
Presentation
Utilities Settings
s-Video
2.1 Quick Start
This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps.
DVI Graphi cs
Source
Brightness
and
Contrast
Computer
Graphics S ource
Gamma and
Color
Normal
Cinema
Nature
User 1
Betacam
Video Player
Select active
source
Player
Aspect Ratio
Zoom
Graphic Setting
Video Setting
Audio Setting
PIP Setting
Seamless Switch
OSD Setting
Output Setting (
refresh rate
Factory Reset
Advanced Features
)
resolution,
Information
Active Input
PIP Source
Resolution
Software Version
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Overview
3 Overview
The VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-723xl /VP-724xl is a Presentation Switcher /
Scaler designed for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia
applications. It is a true multi-standard video to RGBHV (pixel) scaler and a
seamless presentation switcher. It converts video, s-Video, component video,
VGA-through-UXGA and DVI signals to a range of user-selectable VESA
and HDTV pixel rates, as well as some other special resolutions. Using the
Presentation Switcher / Scaler, you can select any one of the inputs and scale
that input to the output at the set resolution.
The Presentation Switchers / Scalers support the following user-selectable
pixel rates:
VGA (640x480) 1024x1024i 480p1
SVGA (800x600) 1366x768 720p1
XGA (1024x768) 1365x1024 1080i1
SXGA (1280x1024) 1280x720 1400x1050
UXGA (1600x1200) 720x483 1280x768*2
852x1024i 852x480 User Define3
Each Presentation Switcher / Scaler:
Digitally reprocesses the 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
Up- and down-scales any graphics resolution to any other resolution4
Incorporates a unique graphics-scaling engine with image enhancement
algorithms, which are built into the firmware
Is specifically designed to improve video quality by reducing chroma noise
Scales and zooms (to up to 400% of the original size)
Includes a built-in power amplifier of 2x5Watt RMS, ample to fill a
presentation room. Audio volume can be easily and rapidly controlled via the
front panel buttons
1 Available only on the VP-723xl and VP-724xl machines
2 This is not a standard VESA resolution and its parameters vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Therfore, use this
resolution with caution. It is also possible to use the parameters of this resolution in combination with the User Defined
resolution. There is also an RS-232 command for this resolution
3 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device
4 For example, scaling a VGA input to an UXGA output, or an SXGA input to an SVGA output
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Overview
Switches the audio channels in audio-follow-video mode
Includes 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
Includes seven1 multi-functional INPUT SELECTOR buttons that can cycle
between selecting a source, freezing that source, or deactivating that source (and
displaying a blank screen), if programmed to do so2
Includes a BLANK button, a MUTE button; a FREEZE button; a RESET TO
VGA button (to hardware-reset the output resolution); and a PANEL LOCK
button
Has two HD15F outputs, that can be used as graphics, or HDTV3 outputs
Incorporates full ProcAmp4 for video correction and enhancement
Offers high quality de-interlacing 3:2/2:2 pulldown5
Can provide non-linear scaling for 4:3, 16:9 transformation6
Supports firmware upgrade via RS-232
Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching the
power off and then on again
Includes a built-in Picture-in-Picture (PIP) inserter (not available on the VP-719xl)
Control your Presentation Switcher / Scaler:
From the front panel buttons
Remotely from the infra-red remote control transmitter
Remotely via RS-232
1 Eight on the VP-724xl
2 See section 8.5.9
3 For VP-723xl and VP-724xl
4 Processing amplification enables adjustment of different video and audio signal parameters
5 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)
6 See section 8.4.1
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To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise- levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer VP-719xl/VP-720xl/VP-724xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight
and dust
4 Your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
This section defines each of the Presentation Switcher / Scaler machines:
Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Figure 3 and Figure 4 illustrate the VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Figure 5and Figure 6 illustrate the VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Figure 7 and Figure 8 illustrate the VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Table 1 and Table 2 define the Presentation Switcher / Scaler machines1.
1 Some items, which appear in the table, do not appear in the illustrations since they are not included in that specific machine
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Figure 1: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Figure 2: VP-719xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel
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2
1 Items 10 and 11, which appear in Table 1 are not included in this machine
2 Items 10 and 15, which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine
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VGA
1
Figure 3: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
2
Figure 4: VP-720xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel
1 Item 10, which appears in Table 1 is not included in this machine
2 Items 10 and 15, which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine
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VGA
Figure 5: VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
1
Figure 6: VP-723xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel
2
1 Item 10, which appears in Table 1 is not included in this machine
2 Items 10 and 15, which appear in Table 2 are not included in this machine
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Figure 7: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel
Figure 8: VP-724xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel
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Table 1: Front Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
# Feature Function
1 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the machine ON or OFF
2 IR Receiver / LED Red when the unit accepts IR remote commands
3 AV1 Press to select the composite video/audio source 1
4 AV2 Press to select the composite video/audio source 2
5 YC1 Press to select the s-Video (Y/C)/audio source 1
1
6 YC2 Press to select the s-Video (Y/C)/audio source 2
7 COMPONENT Press to select the component video/audio source
Buttons
8 DVI Press to select the DVI/audio source
9 VGA2 1 Press to select the VGA/audio source 1
INPUT SELECTOR
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11 PIP Button3 Toggles the picture-in-picture function (see section 7.2)
12 BLANK Button Press to toggle between a blank screen (blue or black screen)4 and the display
13 MUTE Button Press to toggle between muting (blocking out the sound) and enabling the audio
14 FREEZE Button Press to freeze/unfreeze the output video image4
15 MENU Button Displays the OSD menu screen5
16 ENTER Button Moves to the next level in the OSD screen
17 - Button Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen6
18 DOWN Button Moves down one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen6
19 UP Button Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen6
20 + Button Increases the range by one step in the OSD screen6
21 RESET TO VGA Button Press and hold for a few seconds7 to reset to the default output resolution
22 PANEL LOCK Button Press and hold to lock/unlock the front panel to prevent unintentional operation
VGA2 2 Press to select the VGA/audio source 2
output
(640x480 @60Hz)
1 When selected, button illuminates. See section 7.1 for details of how to program the INPUT SELECTOR buttons
2 Only the VP-724xl has 2 VGA INPUT SELECTOR buttons. The VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP-723xl have just 1 VGA
button
3 Not available on the VP-719xl
4 Also available via each INPUT SELECTOR button, when programmed accordingly (see section 7.1)
5 Or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen
6 When pressing the button continuously, you can speed up its response. For step-by-step response, press and release the
button as many times as needed
7 Until you see the screen refresh
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Terminal Block
Table 2: Rear Panel Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features
# Feature Function
1 VIDEO OUT 1
HD15 Connector
2 VIDEO OUT 2
HD15 Connector
3 AV1 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 1
4 AV2 Connects to the stereo audio input from composite video source 2
5 YC1 Connects to the stereo audio input from s-Video source 1
6 YC2 Connects to the stereo audio input from s-Video source 2
7 COMP Connects to the stereo audio input from the component video source
Connectors
8 DVI Connects to the stereo audio input from the DVI graphics source
9 VGA1 1 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 1
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11 LINE AUDIO OUT Terminal
12 SPKR OUT
13 DVI Connector Connects to the DVI (digital video interface) graphics source
14 VGA1 1 HD15
15 VGA1 2 HD15
16 Y RCA
17 Pb/Cb RCA
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19 YC2 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source 2
20 AV2 RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 2
21 YC1 4p Connector Connects to the s-Video source 1
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23 RS-232 DB 9 Connector Connects to PC or Serial Controller
24 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
VGA1 2 Connects to the stereo audio input from the VGA graphics source 2
AUDIO IN
Block Connector
Terminal Block Connector
Connector
Connector
Connector
Connector
VIDEO INPUTS
COMPONENT
Pr/Cr RCA
Connector
AV1 RCA Connector Connects to the composite video source 1
Connects to the video acceptor (for example, a plasma display, projector or
monitor) 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 is P
Connects to the video acceptor (for example, a plasma display, projector or
monitor) 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 Pb
Connects to the stereo audio acceptor
Connects to the speakers
Connects to the VGA (analog interface) graphics source 1. When
connecting an HDTV source, the signal goes in via 3 PINS: PIN 1 is Y, PIN
2 is Pb, and PIN 3 is Pr
Connects to the VGA (analog interface) graphics source 2. When
connecting an HDTV source, the signal goes in via 3 PINS: PIN 1 is Y, PIN
2 is Pb, and PIN 3 is Pr
Connect to the component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) or RGB video source. If RGB
colorspace is used, connect as follows:
For video frequencies2, connect:
Green to the Y connector
Blue to the Pb/Cb connector
Red to the Pr/Cr connector
For Graphics frequencies3, connect:
Red to the Y connector
Green to the Pb/Cb connector
Blue to the Pr/Cr connector
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1 Only the VP-724xl has 2 VGA connectors. The VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP-723xl have just 1 VGA connector
2 50Hz or 60Hz interlaced video
3 Including HD (480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i)
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5 Installing on a Rack
This section describes what to do before installing the Presentation Switcher /
Scaler on a rack (see section 5.1) and how to install on a rack (see section 5.2).
5.1 Before Installing on a Rack
Before installing the machine in a 19" rack, be sure that the environment is
within the recommended range:
Table 3: Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range
Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade
Operating humidity range 5 to 65 % RHL, non-condensing
Storage temperature range -20 to +70 Deg. Centigrade
Storage humidity range 5 to 95% RHL, non-condensing
5.1.1 CAUTION!!
When installing the machine in 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.
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
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for
example, the use of power strips), and that you use only the power cord
that is supplied with the machine.
5.2 Instructions for Rack-Mounting
To install the machine in a 19" rack, place the rack ears of the machine
against the rack rails of the rack, and insert the proper rack screws through
each of the four holes in the rack ears1.
1 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"), refer to the Rack Adapters user manual (download it at:
http://www.kramerelectronics.com) for installation instructions
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6 Connecting your Presentation Switcher / Scaler
To connect the VP-724xl for example1 (see Figure 9), do the following2:
1. Connect one or more of the following video sources:
2 composite video sources: “AV Source 1” and “AV Source 2”, to the
RCA connectors AV1 and AV2, respectively
2 s-Video sources: “s-Video Source 1” and “s-Video Source 2”, to the 4p
connectors, YC1 and YC2, respectively
A component video3 source, for example, a “Betacam VCR”, to the 3
RCA connectors, Y, Pb/Cb, and Pr/C
2 VGA graphics sources5: “VGA Graphics Source 1” and “VGA Graphics
Source 2”, to the HD15 connectors VGA 1 and VGA 2, respectively
A DVI graphics source, to the DVI connector
2. Connect the stereo audio sources6 (not illustrated in Figure 9):
The audio of “CV Source 1” and “CV Source 2” to the AUDIO IN AV1
and AV2 terminal block connectors, respectively
The audio of “s-Video 1” and “s-Video 2” to the AUDIO IN YC1 and
YC2 terminal block connectors, respectively
The audio of the component video source, the “Betacam VCR”, to the
AUDIO IN COMP terminal block connector
The audio of the “DVI Graphics Source ” to the AUDIO IN DVI terminal
block connector
The audio of “VGA Graphics Source 1” and “VGA Graphics Source 2” to
the AUDIO IN VGA1 and VGA 2 terminal block connectors, respectively
3. Connect the “VIDEO OUT 1” and “VIDEO OUT 2” HD15F connectors7
to the video acceptors, for example, a Plasma monitor and a VGA
monitor.
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1 From this section on, all the information is relevant to the VP-719xl, VP-720xl, VP-723xl and VP-724xl machines, unless
noted otherwise
2 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP-724xl. After connecting your VP-724xl, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on each device
3 Sometimes called YUV, or Y, B-Y, R-Y, or Y, Pb, Pr
4 Alternatively, you can connect an RGB signal (not shown in Figure 9), as follows: Red to the Y connector, Green to the
Pb/Cb connector, and Blue to the Pr/Cr connector
5 Available only on the VP-724xl, other models in this series have only one VGA graphic source
6 As required. Not all devices need to be connected
7 In the HDTV mode, the signal goes out via 3 PINS: PIN 1 is Red or Pr, PIN 2 is Green or Y, PIN 3 is Blue or Pb
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RS-232
Composite Video
4. Connect the LINE AUDIO OUT terminal block connector to one of the
audio acceptors, for example, speakers (not illustrated in Figure 9)
5. Connect the SPKR OUT terminal block to a pair of loud speakers.
6. The power cord1 (the power connector is not illustrated in Figure 9).
7. A PC (optional), as section 6.1 describes.
Plasma
Display
Display
Player
Figure 9: Connecting the VP-724xl Rear Panel
1 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
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B9 (To Presentation
Switcher / Scaler)
6.1 Connecting a PC
You can connect a PC (or other controller) to the VP-724xl via the RS-232
port for remote control, and for upgrading the firmware.
To connect a PC to a VP-724xl unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided
with the machine (recommended):
Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the VP-724xl unit to the
Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9-wire flat
cable to the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC
To connect a PC to a VP-724xl unit, without using a Null-modem adapter:
Connect the RS-232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port
on the VP-724xl unit, forming a cross-connection1, as Figure 10 illustrates
DB9 (From PC)
Figure 10: Connecting the PC
1 Also known as a Null-modem connection
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Auto (N T SC System)
7 Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons
The VP-724xl includes the following front panel buttons:
8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons1, see section 7.1
A PIP button2, see section 7.2
BLANK, MUTE and FREEZE buttons
6 OSD buttons
A RESET TO VGA 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. It can also
be programmed to freeze the image or display a blank screen when pressed
again. Refer to section 8.5.9 for details.
You can switch seamlessly3 between each input4 that is connected to a source,
by pressing the appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button. The OSD status
appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a few
seconds, as Figure 11 illustrates:
AV-2
1 The VP-719xl, VP-720xl and VP-723xl have 7 INPUT SELECTOR buttons
2 Not available on the VP-719xl
3 For glitchless transitions between inputs
4 To set the image transition speed (fast, safe or moderate), see section 8.5.5
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Figure 11: OSD Input Status
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Auto( NTSC System )
PIP
Source : V GA-2
7.2 The PIP Button Feature
The Picture-in-Picture inserter (PIP) is used to present video and graphic
sources simultaneously. You can display:
An inserted video source1 PIP over a graphic source2 display
An inserted graphic source2 PIP over a video source1 display
7.2.1 Selecting the PIP Source
To use the PIP feature, set the PIP source via the OSD menu by using either the
OSD front-panel buttons or the remote-transmitter keys.
To set the PIP source, do the following:
1. Select an input source3.
2. Press the MENU button to enter the OSD menu.
3. Press the DOWN button to move to the Utility icon, and then press ENTER.
4. Scroll down to the PIP Setting icon and press ENTER.
5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select PIP Source, press ENTER and
select a PIP source from the drop-down list box (see Table 4).
The PIP source prompt appears on the display (see Figure 12).
6. To exit the OSD menu, press the MENU button several times, until the
OSD disappears.
PIP
Auto (NTSC System )
Source : YC -1
Figure 12: PIP Source
You can repeat the above procedure to change the current PIP source
(compliant to Table 4)
1 That is, composite, s-Video or component
2 That is, DVI or VGA
3 Either a graphic source (for a video PIP source) or a video source (for a graphic PIP source)
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When selecting one PIP source, your Presentation Switcher / Scaler automatically
recognizes and displays the selected graphic PIP source on all the video displays1
and the selected video source on all the graphic1 displays, compliant to Table 4.
Table 4: PIP Source Appearance Availability2
The selected PIP
source:
Appears on:
Does not appear on:
AV1, AV2, YC1, YC2, or component
(video)
Component (graphics), DVI, VGA1, and
VGA2
AV1, AV2, YC1, YC2, and component
(video)
Component (graphics), DVI, VGA1, or
VGA2
AV1, AV2, YC1, YC2, and component
(video)
Component (graphics), DVI, VGA1, and
VGA2
7.2.2 Activating the PIP Feature
After setting the PIP source you can activate the PIP by:
Pressing the PIP button
Pressing the PIP key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see
section 7.4, Figure 16)
Switching on the PIP functionality via the OSD Menu (see section 8.5.4,
Figure 35)
7.2.3 The PIP Source (Orange) Frame
Whether the PIP source is enclosed by an orange frame or not, determines the
functionality of the operation buttons (on the machine and remote control
transmitter). For example, when the Source Prompt is ON, and the PIP Frame is
ON, you can instantly position the PIP using the preset position control keys3.
When pressing the PIP button while the PIP Frame is ON (see section 8.5.4):
The PIP appears enclosed in an orange frame
After a few seconds4 the orange frame disappears
When pressing the PIP button once again, the orange frame reappears
When pressing the PIP button while the PIP Frame is OFF (see section 8.5.4), the
PIP source toggles between PIP and no PIP, with no orange frame.
1 Even if the input signal is not connected. In this case the PIP appears over a blank screen
2 Since the component input is compatible with both video and graphic sources, the type of component source (video or
graphic) determines where it is positioned in the table
3 On the infra-red remote control transmitter to instantly move the position of the PIP window to up to nine preset fixed
locations (see Figure 16). For example, to move to the lower right corner of the image, press the
4 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 8.5.6
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Aut o(NTSC Syst em)
Main: DVI
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, do the
following:
Press the SWAP key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see
Figure 16).
The OSD SWAP status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the
screen for a few seconds1 only when the Source Prompt is ON, as Figure 13
illustrates.
SWAP
Aut o(N TSC S yst em)
Main: YC-1
PIP : DV I
SWAP
PIP : YC -1
Figure 13: OSD SWAP Status
7.2.5 PIP Characteristics
You can determine the following PIP characteristics:
The PIP Size (1/4, 1/9, 1/16, 1/25, Split or User Define)
The Horizontal and Vertical position, letting you place the PIP anywhere on the
screen
7.2.5.1 Resizing the PIP
To resize the PIP (1/4, 1/9, 1/16, 1/25, User Define or Split see the example
in Figure 14):
When the PIP is enclosed by an orange frame, use the UP and/or DOWN
navigation control keys on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure
16) or the UP and/or DOWN front panel OSD buttons; otherwise
Use the OSD Menu buttons
1 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 8.5.6
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Auto (NTSC System )
PIP
Source : V GA-2
Auto (NTSC Syste m)
Figure 14: PIP Size – Split Screen
7.2.5.2 Moving the Position of the PIP
To move the position of the PIP, as illustrated in Figure 15, use the OSD
menu (Utility>>PIP Setting>>H-Position; V-Position).
When the Source Prompt is ON, and the PIP Frame is ON, you can instantly
position the PIP using the preset position control keys on the infra-red remote
control transmitter.
When there is no orange frame, use the +, -, Up and DOWN buttons1.
Auto (NTSC System )
Figure 15: Moving the Position of the PIP
1 On the machine, or the navigation control keys on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 16)
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7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
You can lock the front panel1 to safeguard the settings on the VP-724xl.
To lock the front panel:
Press the PANEL LOCK button or the MENU key on the infra-red remote
control transmitter (see Figure 16) for a few seconds, until the “Key Lock On”
OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the screen for a
few seconds2, and all button LEDs turn off
Pressing a button when the panel is locked, displays the “Key Lock On”
message superimposed over the top right corner of the screen and the PANEL
LOCK button blinks for a few seconds.
To unlock the front panel (releasing the protection mechanism):
Press and hold the PANEL LOCK button or the MENU key on the infra-red
remote control transmitter (see Figure 16) for a few seconds, until the “Key
Lock Off” OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the
screen for a few seconds2
7.4 The Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter
You can control the Presentation Switcher / Scaler remotely, from the infra-red
remote control transmitter, which:
Is a hand held instrument with a convenient keypad that receives its power from
2 AAA size 1.5V DC batteries
Has a range of up to 15 meters
Delivers instantaneous results
Figure 16 and Table 5 define3 the infra-red Remote Control Transmitter:
1 However, operation via RS-232 serial commands is still available
2 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds), see section 8.5.6
3 The illustration in Figure 16 shows an enlarged view of 3 separate parts of the infra-red remote control transmitter
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Table 5: Infra-Red Remote Control Transmitter Functions
Keys Function
OUT Selects the output resolution
FREEZE Pauses the output video
POWER Cycles power
INPUT SELECTOR1 8 separate keys for selecting each of the following sources: AV1, AV2, COMP.
INFO. Defines the main source, PIP source, whether mute is activated, output mode,
PRESET POSITION
CONTROL2
AUTO IMAGE Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly, by automatically
MENU Displays the OSD Menu screen5 and locks/unlocks the front panel6
NAVIGATION CONTROL7 Allows maneuvering within an OSD screen (all keys); adjusts the zoom position
AUTO GAIN Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast
SWAP8 Toggles between the PIP content and the screen source content
PIP9 Selects the picture-in-picture function and illuminates the PIP button10
CONT. Displays the contrast status11
BRIGHT. Displays the brightness status11
AUDIO/ZOOM CONTROL7 Allows volume and zoom control
MODE Toggles between each of the following modes:
SCALE Toggles between each of the following Aspect Ratios:
(Component) YC1, YC2, VGA1, VGA2 and DVI
as well as the firmware version number
Adjusts the zoom3 position4 or moves the PIP position when the Source Prompt
is ON
adjusting the phase, frequency and position
(4 keys); moves the PIP location when the Source Prompt is OFF (4 keys);
resizes the PIP when the Source Prompt is ON (2 keys)
Normal, Presentation, Cinema, Nature, User 1 and User 2
Normal, Wide Screen, Pan & Scan, 4:3 Output, and 16:9 Output12
1 Press to select the source. Can be programmed (see section 8.5.9)
2 Consists of a set of 9 separate keys. See the illustration in Figure 16 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the
infra-red remote control transmitter
3 A small rectangle inside a transparent pop-up OSD Enlarge status box appears at the top right corner of the screen showing
the position of the zoom within a picture (see Figure 26)
4 For example, when enlarging the display, press this button: to go to the lower right corner of the display area
5 As Figure 17 illustrates
6 See section 7.3
7 Consists of a set of 5 separate keys. See the illustration in Figure 16 which shows an enlarged view of this part of the
infra-red remote control transmitter
8 See section 7.2.4
9 Not available on the VP-719xl
10 See section 7.2
11 Adjust using the +/- keys
12 See section 8.4.1
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8 Configuring the VP-724xl 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-724xl, using the MENU, ENTER, ,
+, UP and DOWN OSD buttons on 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 OSD button or the MENU key on the
infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure 16) to display the MENU
screen (see Figure 17), which displays six interactive icons1 (defined in
Figure 18)
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
respectively2
Figure 17: MENU Screen
Brightness
and Contrast
Gamma
and Color
Source
Figure 18: Menu Screen Icons
Geometry
Utility
Information
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
2 By pressing the +, -, UP and DOWN buttons continuously, you can speed up their response. For example, to roughly set the
brightness to a higher level, open “Brightness and Contrast”>Brightness, and press and hold the + button. For step-by-step
response, press and release these buttons as many times as needed
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8.1 Controlling the Brightness and Contrast
Figure 19 and Table 6 define the Brightness and Contrast screen.
Figure 19: Brightness and Contrast Screen
Table 6: Brightness and Contrast Screen Functions
Setting Function Range Default
Brightness 0 to 128 64
Contrast
Press + and – buttons to increase or
decrease the brightness and contrast
0 to 128 64
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8.2 Controlling the Gamma and Color
Figure 20 and Table 7 define the Gamma and Color Screen.
Figure 20: Gamma and Color Screen
Table 7: Gamma and Color Screen Functions
Button Function Range Default
Normal Average Setting
Presentation Higher black level
Cinema Higher white balance
Nature Higher green level
User 1/2
Set to customize, and save (press MENU) User 1 and User 2 to recall for
later use
Gamma -10 to 10 0
Color Temperature
Red 0 to 127 64
Green 0 to 127 64
Blue 0 to 127 64
Color manager
Red 0 to 32 16
Green 0 to 32 16
Blue 0 to 32 16
Yellow 0 to 32 16
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8.3 Selecting the Source
Figure 21 illustrates the Source screen, displaying the active source1 (main
screen). Scroll up and down to change the source (same as selecting an
INPUT with the remote transmitter or via the INPUT SELECTOR buttons).
Figure 21: Source Selection Screen
8.4 Controlling the Scale Geometry
Figure 22 illustrates the main Geometry Screen, from which you can scale
and zoom.
Figure 22: Geometry (Scale and Zoom) Screen
1 Only VP-724xl has 2 VGA inputs; VP-719xl, VP720xl and VP-723xl have 1 VGA input
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8.4.1 Setting the Scale Features
Figure 23 (for a graphic source), Figure 24 (for a video source) and Table 8
define the Scale feature on the main Geometry screen.
Figure 23: Geometry (Scale: Aspect Ratio) Screen – Graphic Source
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Table 8: Geometry Scale Functions
Button Function
Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio according to your specific requirements—the native resolution—that
Non-Linear6 For certain resolutions, select between Side, Middle and Off: Select Side to stretch the
is, depending on the specifications of the Plasma screen or projector:
When using a VGA, DVI and/or component video1 source, you can choose an aspect
ratio from the following: Full Screen, Native, non-linear, 4:3 Output
User Define4
When using a composite video source and/or an s-Video source and/or component
video1 source, you can choose an aspect ratio from the following: Normal, Wide Screen,
Pan5 & Scan, 4:3 Output2, 16:9 Output3 and User Define4
image from the center to the side; select Middle to leave the middle portion of the image
untouched, while the sides are stretched; select Off to deactivate this feature
2
, 16:9 Output3 and
8.4.2 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio and Position
Figure 25 and Table 9 define the Geometry (Zoom) Screen.
Figure 25: Geometry (Zoom) Screen
Table 9: Geometry Zoom Functions
Button Function
Zoom Ratio Set between 100% – 400%
Zoom Position Adjustment
Press the , +, UP and DOWN OSD buttons arrows to set the
Zoom position
1 Depending on the resolution of the component source
2 In this standard, the ratio between the width and the height is 4:3
3 In this standard (a Cinema mode standard used for movies and DVDs), the ratio between the length and height is 16:9 (or
sometimes 1:2.35)
4 H-Zoom (-32 to +32), V-Zoom (-32 to +32), H-Pan (-32 to +32 and V-Pan (-32 to +32), 0 corresponds to a full screen
5 Panning the picture refers to resizing and cropping it
6 Converts a 4:3 standard-definition video to a 16:9 wide-aspect definition ratio in a non-linear manner
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Auto (NT SC Sys tem)
The zoom ratio and the zoom position are illustrated by a small rectangle
inside a transparent pop-up OSD Enlarge status box that appears at the top
right corner of the screen, as the example in Figure 26 illustrates:
Enlarg e x 4 00%
Figure 26: OSD Enlarge Status
When you change the zoom ratio or zoom position, the screen image is
adjusted accordingly, and the change is reflected in the pop-up OSD Enlarge
status box.
8.4.2.1 Adjusting the Zoom Ratio
You can adjust the zoom ratio to up to 400% via one or both of these methods:
Using the Zoom + and/or the Zoom - control keys1 on the infra-red remote
control transmitter (see Figure 16). The pop-up OSD Enlarge status box
continuously displays the zoom ratio and position, as Figure 26 illustrates
Using the OSD Menu buttons, as Figure 27 illustrates
Figure 27: Geometry (Zoom Ratio) Screen
1 The and the buttons
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8.4.2.2 Adjusting the Zoom Position
You can adjust the zoom position via one or more of the following methods:
Using the preset position control
keys (see Figure 28) on the infra-red
remote control transmitter (see
Figure 16), which instantly move
the position of the zoom to up to
nine preset fixed locations1
Figure 28: Preset Position Control Keys
Using the navigation control keys
on the infra-red remote control
transmitter (see Figure 16), to fine
tune the zoom position (that is, to
slowly zoom-in at any location on
the screen)2, as Figure 29 illustrates
Figure 29: Navigation Control Keys
Using the OSD Menu buttons (see Figure 30)3
Figure 30: Geometry (Zoom Position Adjustment) Screen
1 For example, to zoom-in to the lower right corner of the image, press the button
2 For example, to zoom-in toward the lower right of the image, press the and the buttons separately, as required
3 For example, to zoom-in to the lower right part of the image instead of the top left part, press the + and DOWN OSD Menu
buttons on the front panel separately, as required
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8.5 Configuring via the Utility Screens
Figure 31 shows the Utility menu, from which you can define the machine
settings.
Figure 31: Utility Screen
8.5.1 Choosing the Graphic Utility Settings
From the Graphic1 Setting Utility screen (see Figure 32), you can set the color
format, position, Color, hue, sharpness, frequency and phase, as well as auto
image and auto gain (described in Table 10).
Figure 32: Graphic Setting Utility Screen
1 When a VGA source is selected, “Graphic Setting” will be shown. “HDTV Setting” (illustrated in Figure 40) will appear
when an HDTV source is selected
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Table 10: Graphic Setting Utility Screen Features
Button Function Range Default
Color Format Selecting the color format lets you select RGB or YUV1 colorspace. When the Default
H-Position Set the horizontal position of the display 0 to 255 128
V-Position Set the vertical position of the display 0 to 255 128
Color Set the intensity of the color 0 to 128 70
Hue Set the hue 0 to 128 64
Sharpness Set the sharpness 0 to 16 8
Frequency Set the frequency 0 to 100 49
Phase Set the phase of the input sampling clock 0 to 31 0
Auto Image Assesses the image and improves the quality accordingly, by automatically adjusting
Auto Gain Automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast
setting is chosen, the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution
the phase, frequency and position
8.5.2 Choosing the Video Utility Settings
From the Video Setting Utility screen (see Figure 33), you can set the video
standard, color, hue, sharpness, and position.
Figure 33: Video Setting Utility Screen
Table 11: Video Setting Utility Screen Features
Button Function Range Default
Color Format Selecting the color format lets you select RGB or YUV1 colorspace. When the Default
Standard Select the video standard: Auto (auto detects the standard),
Film Mode Select ON for 3:2 or 2:2 pulldown
Color Set the color 0 to 128 64
Hue Set the hue 0 to 128 64
Sharpness Set the sharpness 0 to 16 11
H-Position Set the horizontal position of the display 0 to 20 15
V-Position Set the vertical position of the display 0 to 39 10
setting is chosen, the colorspace is set according to the detected input resolution
Auto
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, SECAM
1 That is Y, B-Y, R-Y colorspace, also known as Y, Cb, Cr or Y, Pb, Pr
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8.5.3 Choosing the Audio Utility Settings
From the Audio Setting Utility screen (see Figure 34), you can set the
volume, treble, bass, and choose between stereo and mono.
Figure 34: Audio Setting Utility Screen
Table 12: Audio Setting Utility Screen Features
Button Function Range Default
Volume Adjust the volume 0 to 32 16
Treble Adjust treble 0 to 12 6
Bass Adjust bass 0 to 12 6
Stereo Select Stereo ON or OFF ON
8.5.4 Choosing the PIP Utility Settings
Figure 35 and Table 13 define the PIP Setting Utility screen.
Figure 35: PIP Utility Screen
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Table 13: PIP Setting Utility Screen Features
Button Function Range Default
PIP On/Off Activate or deactivate the PIP feature
PIP Source Select the PIP source, as described in section 7.2.1
PIP Size Select between: 1/25, 1/16, 1/9, 1/4, Split or User Define
PIP Frame Allows the PIP to appear with or without an orange frame
H - Position Set the horizontal position of the PIP 0 to 36 1
V - Position Set the vertical position of the PIP 0 to 36 1
User Define Size After selecting the User Define PIP Size, set the PIP size (H-
size and V-Size)
0 to 255 63
8.5.5 Choosing the Seamless Switch Utility Settings
From the Seamless Switch Utility screen (see Figure 36), you can choose the
image transition speed Mode, set the Background screen color and activate
the Auto Search, as described in Table 14:
Figure 36: Seamless Switch Utility Screen
Table 14: Seamless Switch Utility Screen Features
Button Function
Mode Select image between:
Fast an immediate switch, without checking the resolution. However, the image
transition may appear unstable
Safe – a smooth image transition - the input resolution at the input is checked and
outputted after a few seconds delay, but it takes longer than fast
Moderate – between fast and safe
Background Set the background screen color: You can select the screen color (black or blue)
when there is no active source
Auto Search Activate the Auto Search to find the active source when the unit is powered up; or
deactivate the Auto Search (when the unit is powered up, displays the source
selected prior to power down)
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8.5.6 Choosing the OSD Utility Settings
Figure 37 and Table 15 define the OSD Setting Utility screen.
Figure 37: OSD Setting Utility Screen
Table 15: OSD Setting Utility Screen Features
Button Function
H-Position
V-Position
Time Out Set the timeout for source prompts and OSD menu1
OSD Size Set the OSD size to Normal or Double the normal size2
Source Prompt Set the Source Prompt3
Blank Color Set the blank color, the color that appears on screen when the blank button is pressed
Set the OSD menu position
1 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds)
2 You cannot double the OSD size when the output resolution is 640x480
3 We recommend that you set the source prompt ON, when adjusting the system. During a presentation, set the source prompt
OFF to avoid the appearance of OSD screen labels
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Auto (NTSC System )
8.5.7 Choosing the Output Utility Settings
Figure 38 and Table 16 define the Output Utility settings. From the Output
Setting Utility screen, you can set the Resolution, Refresh Rate, and a user
definable output mode (see Figure 40 and Table 17).
Figure 38: Output Setting Utility Screen
Table 16: Output Setting Utility Screen Features
Button Function
Resolution Select the desired resolution from the list, including the User Define resolution
Refresh Rate Select the refresh rate (for example3, 50Hz, 60Hz, 75Hz or 85Hz)
Confirm / Discard Select to confirm or reject Resolution and Refresh Rate selections
User Mode Setting Set a user definable output mode4 (see Figure 40)
(for advanced users only)
You can cycle the output resolutions (choosing the pixel resolution) by
pressing the OUT key on the infra-red remote control transmitter (see Figure
16). The OSD status appears superimposed over the top right corner of the
screen for a few seconds1, as Figure 39 illustrates2
Output M ode
800x600 75Hz
Figure 39: OSD Output Status
1 By default, 20 seconds. But you can reset the timeout (from 3 to 60 seconds)
2 Adjusting the output resolution results in a corresponding adjustment to the size of the OSD status window
3 Different resolutions allow different choices of refresh rates
4 Recommended for advanced users only – non-standard settings may not be recognized by the display device
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8.5.7.1 The User Mode Setting
Figure 40 and Table 17 define the User Mode Setting1.
Figure 40: Output Setting User Mode Setting Utility Screen
Table 17: User Mode Setting Definitions
User Mode Setting Definitions
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 These values will be used when “ User Define” is selected as the output resolution
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8.5.8 Choosing Factory Reset
From the Factory Reset Utility screen (see Figure 41), you can reset your
VP-724xl to its preset default setting:
Figure 41: Factory Reset Utility Screen
8.5.9 Choosing Advanced Utility Settings
Figure 42 and Table 18 define the Advanced Utility screen.
Figure 42: Advanced Utility Screen
Table 18: Advanced Utility Screen Features
Button Function
Input Button You can set the function of the input button besides selecting the input
signal: Freeze/Blank (press selected input button once to freeze the frame,
press again to create a blank screen and again to return to normal state);
Freeze (press once to freeze the frame, press again to cancel freeze);
Blank (press once to insert blank screen, press again to return to display);
Ignore (input button ignores freeze and blank – you can freeze the frame or
insert a blank screen only via Freeze and Blank buttons respectively)
User Define Measure When the Measure Mode is set to Default, it measures and displays the
parameters of the currently selected input (see Figure 42 and Table 19)
When the Measure Mode is set to User Define, you can set the selected
input to a non-standard resolution (see section 8.5.9.1)
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Table 19 describes the User Define Measure features.
Table 19: User Define Measure Features
H Total Horizontal Total
H Start Horizontal active start point
H Active Horizontal active region
V Start Vertical active start point
V Active Vertical active region
Ch. Pump Charge pump current
Color Color format
H Freq Horizontal Frequency
V Freq Vertical Frequency
Measure Mode Select between Default and User Define
User Mode Setting Definitions
8.5.9.1 Setting an Input to a Non-standard Resolution (Example)
When connecting a source with a non-standard resolution, you have to set
your scaler to this resolution so it will correctly identify this source. The
Advanced mode lets you set up to three non-standard resolutions. To set an
input to a non-standard resolution, for example to 1100x800, do the
following:
1. Connect the source (with the non-standard resolution, in this example –
1100x800) to the appropriate input connector on your scaler and press the
appropriate INPUT SELECTOR button.
2. Connect the VIDEO OUT 1/2 HD15F connector to a video acceptor.
3. Turn the machines ON.
4. Press menu, go to Utility>Advanced> User Define Measure, and press
ENTER.
5. Scroll to Measure Mode, press ENTER and select User Define.
6. Set H Active to 1100 and V Active to 800, and set the remaining
parameters according to the input data.
7. Scroll to the Save Mode and save the new resolution.
8. Open the Information screen and check that the new resolution appears in
the Main Source line1 (see Figure 43).
1 Note that for the Scaler to correctly read the input, its OCLK value should be different from that of any other defined input
of the scaler
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Non-standard
Resolution
Figure 43: Non-standard Resolution in the Information Screen
8.6 Verifying Configuration Details via the Information Screen
From the Information screen (see Figure 44), you can verify the main source,
PIP source, whether mute is activated, output mode, as well as the firmware
version number:
Figure 44: Information Screen
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9 Technical Specifications
Table 20 includes the technical specifications:
Table 20: Technical Specifications1 of the Presentation Switchers / Scalers
INPUTS:
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: AUDIO: 4.88Vpp2
OUTPUTS: 2 x RGBHV (VGA) format on HD15 connectors; component HDTV on the same
OUTPUT
RESOLUTIONS:
CONTROL: Front panel buttons / OSD, IR remote control, RS-232 on a DB-9 connector, Picture-
ADDITIONAL
CONTROLS:
POWER SOURCE: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30VA automatic power supply
DIMENSIONS: 19" (W), 9.3" (D) 1U (H) rack mountable
WEIGHT: 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Null modem adapter, IR remote control, power cord3
2 x CV 1 Vpp/75 on RCA connectors;
2 x Y/C (s-Video) 1 Vpp (Y), 0.3Vpp (C) / 75 on 4 pin connectors; 1 x Component
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) (both progressive and interlaced signals accepted) HDTV on RCA
connectors;
1 x VGA (VGA/SVGA/XGA/UXGA +HDTV on an HD15F connector (2 x VGA on the
VP-724xl); and 1x DVI-D connector.
For each video input there is a corresponding (unbalanced) audio stereo input on a
terminal block connector
HD15 connectors for 480p, 720p and 1080i (on the VP-724xl). One line-level stereo
audio on terminal blocks. One stereo loudspeakers output 2x5W (RMS) on terminal
blocks
VGA (640x480), SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), UXGA
(1600x1200), 1024x852, 1024x1024, 1366x768, 1365x1024, 1280x720, 720x483,
852x480, 1400x1050, 1280x768*, as well as a user definable output mode. Also
supports 480p, 720p, and 1080i (on the VP-724xl)
In-Picture (not available on the VP-719xl): Video in Graphics (or vice versa) in any
size and at any location, or Split Screen (2 images side-by-side)
Freeze, zoom, different selectable vertical refresh rates, Video and Audio
ProcAmp control, output image scaling and aspect ratio change
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
2 With maximum amplification (volume set to maximum), AUDIO IN maximum is 1.9Vpp, and the AUDIO OUT maximum
is 4.8Vpp
3 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine
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VP-724xl Communication Protocol
10 VP-724xl Communication Protocol
Set and Get command:
Set Command: YControl_TypeFunctionParamCR
Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCRDone>CR
Get Command: YControl_TypeFunctionParamCR
Reply: ZControl_TypeFunctionParamCR
Example:
1. "Y 1170-127CR" -> set Contrast value. (4th byte is between 0
and 127).
"Z1170-127CR>" --> Reply value
"DoneCR" --> command setting success
2. "Y4210-17CR" -> get current output resolution. (4th byte is
between 0 and 17).
"Z4210-17CR>" -> Reply value
3. "Y035CR" -> Volume down. Each time we apply this command
will decrease the volume level by one step.
"Z035CR>"-->Reply value
"DoneCR" --> command setting success
Definition:
: ASCII Code 0x20
CR: Ascii Code 0xD or 0xA
After set type Command setting, system will respond a string as "Done"
Control
0 0 N/A Output
0 1 N/A Freeze
0 2 N/A Power
0 3 N/A AV1
0 4 N/A AV2
0 5 N/A Comp
0 6 N/A YC1
0 7 N/A YC2
0 8 N/A VGA1
0 9 N/A VGA2 (VP724 Only)
0 10 N/A DVI
0 11 N/A Information
0 12 N/A Area Left Up
0 13 N/A Area Middle Up
Type
Function
Param
(for Set)
Function
Description
Comment
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Control
0 14 N/A Area Right Up
0 15 N/A Area Left Center
0 16 N/A Area Middle Center
0 17 N/A Area Right Center
0 18 N/A Area Left Down
0 19 N/A Area Middle Down
0 20 N/A Area Right Down
0 21 N/A AutoImage
0 22 N/A Menu
0 23 N/A Up
0 24 N/A Left
0 25 N/A Enter
0 26 N/A Right
0 27 N/A Down
0 28 N/A AutoGain
0 29 N/A PIP
0 30 N/A Swap
0 31 N/A Contrast
0 32 N/A Brightness
0 33 N/A Zoom In
0 34 N/A Zoom Out
0 35 N/A Volume Down
0 36 N/A Mute
0 37 N/A Volume Up
0 38 N/A Color Mode
0 39 N/A Aspect Ratio
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
Type
Function
0 -10~10
1 0~127
2 0~127
3 0~127
4 0~32
5 0~32
6 0~32
7 0~32
8 -10~10
9 0~127
10 0~127
Param
(for Set)
Gamma and Color:
User1 Gamma
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Temp Red
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Temp Green
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Temp Blue
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Manager Red
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Manager Green
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Manager Blue
Gamma and Color:
User1 Color Manager Yellow
Gamma and Color:
User2 Gamma
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Temp Red
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Temp Green
Function
Description
Comment
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Control
Type
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
VP-724xl Communication Protocol
Function
11 0~127
12 0~32
13 0~32
14 0~32
15 0~32
16 0~127 Brightness
17 0~127 Contrast
18 -32~32
19 -32~32
20 -32~32
21 -32~32
22 0~255
23 0~255
24 0~127
25 0~127
26 0~16
27 0~100
28 0~31
29 0~127
30 0~127
31 0~16
32 0~20
33
34 0~32
Param
(for Set)
0~20
0~39
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Temp Blue
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Manager Red
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Manager Green
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Manager Blue
Gamma and Color:
User2 Color Manager Yellow
Aspect RatioUserDefine H-Zoom
Aspect RatioUserDefine V-Zoom
Aspect RatioUserDefine H-Pan
Aspect RatioUserDefine V-Pan
Graphics Setting-
H-Position
Graphics Setting-
V-Position
Graphics Setting-
Color
Graphics Setting-
Hue
Graphics Setting-
Sharpness
Graphics Setting-
Frequency
Graphics Setting-
Phase
Video Setting:
Color
Video Setting:
Hue
Video Setting:
Sharpness
Video Setting:
H-Position
Video V-Position for
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PALM/PAL 60
Video V-Position for
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM/NTSC
4.43 50
Audio Setting:
Volume
Function
Description
Comment
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Control
Type
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
1: Set
2: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3:Set
4:Get
3: Set
4: Get
VP-724xl Communication Protocol
Function
35 0~12
36 0~12
37 0~36 PIP Setting: H-Position
38 0~36 PIP Setting: V-Position
39 0~255
40 0~255
41 0~36 OSD Setting: H-Position
42 0~36 OSD Setting: V-Position
43 3~60 OSD Setting: OSD TimeOut
0 0~9 Select Input Source
1 0~5
2 0~3
3
4 0~10
Param
(for Set)
0~5
Audio Setting:
Treble
Audio Setting:
Bass
PIP Setting: User Define
V-Size
PIP Setting: User Define
H-Size
Geometry:
Video Aspect Ratio
Geometry:
Video Nonlinear
Geometry:
VGA Aspect Ratio
Zoom:
Zoom Ratio
Function
Description
0: VGA-1
1: VGA-2 (VP-724 Only)
2: DVI
3: Component
4: YC-1
5: AV-1
6: YV-2
7: AV-2
8: Scart
9: TV
0: Normal
1: Wide Screen
2: Pan&Scan
3: 4:3
4: 16:9
5: UserDefine
0: Off
1: Side
2: Middle
0: Full Screen
1: Native
2: NonLinear
3: 4:3
4: 16:9
5: UserDefine
0: Off
1: 150%
2: 200%
3: 225%
4: 250%
5: 275%
6: 300%
7: 325%
8: 350%
9: 375%
10: 400%
Comment
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Control
Type
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
VP-724xl Communication Protocol
Function
5 0~2
6 0~2 Video Setting: Color Format
7 0~6
8 0~1 Video Setting: Film Mode
9 0~1
10 0~1 PIP Setting: PIP On/Off 0:Off, 1:On
11 0~9 PIP Setting: PIP Source
12 0~5 PIP Setting: PIP Size
13 0~1 PIP Setting: PIP Frame
14 0~2
15 0~2
16 0~2
17 0~1 OSD Setting: Startup Logo
18 0~1 OSD Setting: Size
19 0~1 OSD Setting: Source Prompt
20 0~1 OSD Setting: Blank Color
Param
(for Set)
Graphics Setting:
Color Format
Video Setting: Video
Standard
Audio Setting:
Stereo
Seamless Switch:
Mode
Seamless Switch:
Background
Seamless Switch:
Auto Search
Function
Description
0: Default
1: RGB
2: YUV
0: Default
1: RGB
2: YUV
0: Video Standard - Auto
1: Video Standard - NTSC
2: Video Standard - NTSC
4.43
3: Video Standard - PAL
4: Video Standard - PAL-N
5: Video Standard - PAL-M
6: Video Standard SECAM
0: Off
1: On
0: Off
1: On
0: VGA-1
1: VGA-2 (VP-724 Only)
2: DVI
3: Component
4: YC-1
5: AV-1
6: YV-2
7: AV-2
8: Scart
9: TV
0: 1/25
1: 1/16
2: 1/9
3: 1/4
4: Split
5: UserDefine
0: Off
1: On
0: Fast
1: Moderate
2: Safe
0: Black
1: Blue
0: Off
1: On
0: Off
1: On
0: Normal
1: Double
0: Off
1: On
0: Blue
1: Black
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Control
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
3: Set
4: Get
5 0 N/A Load Gamma/Color - Normal
5 1 N/A
5 2 N/A
5 3 N/A Load Gamma/Color - Nature
5 4 N/A Load Gamma/Color - User1
5 5 N/A Load Gamma/Color - User2
6: Set
7: Get
6: Set
7: Get
6: Set
7: Get
6: Set
7: Get
8 0 N/A
Function
Type
21 0~17 Output Resolution
22 0~3 Output Refresh Rate
23 0~1 Factory Reset 0: Cancel, 1: ok
24 0~3
0 0~1 Power
1 0~1 Freeze
2 0~1 Blank
3 0~1 Mute
Param
(for Set)
Advanced:
Input Buttom
Load Gamma/Color Presentation
L
oad Gamma/Color -
Cinema
"Resolution/Refresh Rate" Or
"Video Stand"
Function
Description
0: 640x480
1: 800x600
2: 1024x768
3: 1280x1024
4: 1600x1200
5: 852x1024i
6: 1024x1024i
7: 1366x768
8: 1365x1024
9: 1280x720
10: 720x483
11: 852x480
12: 1400x1050
13: 480P
14: 720P
15: 1080i
16: 1280x768
17: User Define
0: 60Hz
1: 75Hz
2: 85Hz
3: 50Hz
0: Freeze/Blank
1: Freeze
2: Blank
3: Ignore
0: Power Down
1: Power On
0: Off
1: On
0: Off
1: On
0: Off
1: On
Comment
Example:
"Y 8 0 CR"
return: "Z 8 0
1080i CR"
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS 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 defe cts 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 d ealer. If you are
uncertain as t o whether a dealer is author ized, please co ntact Kramer at one o f t he ag ents listed in t he Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
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 WILL NOT 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, t he original dat ed invoice (or a copy) must be prese nted 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 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 Kra mer for any effective products is li mited 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, da mages based upon inconvenience, loss of use o f the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other da mages, whether incidental, consequent ial 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);
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:
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.
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
Part 15: “ Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com,
where updates to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.
Caution
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: info@kramerel.com
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