Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
VP-725xl
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 1
3 Overview 3
3.1 About HDMI 5
4 Your VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 5
5 Installing in a Rack 10
6 Connecting the VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler 11
6.1 Connecting the VP-725xl 11
6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 13
6.3 Connecting to the VP-725xl via RS-232 13
6.4 Connecting the VP-725xl via the ETHERNET port 14
6.4.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 14
6.4.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 15
7 Operating the Presentation Switcher / Scaler 16
7.1 Switching an Input in the Video Group Mode/Scaler Mode 16
7.2 Understanding the PIP Feature 16
7.3 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 18
7.4 Freezing the Image 18
7.5 Displaying a Blank Screen 18
8 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725xl 19
8.1 Configuring the VP-725xl via the OSD MENU Screens 19
8.1.1 The Input Screen 20
8.1.2 The Picture Screen 21
8.1.3 The Output Screen 22
8.1.4 The PIP Screen 24
8.1.5 The Geometry Screen 25
8.1.6 The Setup Screen 26
8.1.7 The Slideshow Feature 27
8.1.7.1 The Advanced Setup Screen 28
8.1.8 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen 31
8.2 Operating via the LCD Display 32
8.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 33
8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port 34
9 Using Text Overlay 34
10 Technical Specifications 36
11 VP-725xl Communication Protocol 39
11.1 Error Codes 52
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Figures
Figure 1: VP-725xl Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 6
Figure 2: VP-725xl 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 Screen 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
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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
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Introduction
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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 1,000-plus different models
now appear in 11 groups
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VP-725xl Presentation Switcher
/ Scaler, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
• Projection systems (with full audio capability) in conference rooms, board
rooms, auditoriums, hotels, and churches
• 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
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• Power cord
• Infrared remote control transmitter (including the required battery)
• Null-modem adapter, rack “ears” and this user manual
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that are clearly defined by function.
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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 cables
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
1 GROUP 1: 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 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
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