Kramer Electronics VP-725XLA User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Model:

VP-725XLA

Presentation Switcher / Scaler

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1

2.1 Quick Start 1

3 Overview 3

3.1 About HDMI 6

4 Your VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 7 5 Installing in a Rack 13 6 Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 14

6.1 Connecting the VP-725XLA 14

6.2 The RGBS and RGsB PINOUTs 17

6.3 Connecting to the VP-725XLA via RS-232 17

6.4 Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet port 18

6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 18

6.4.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable) 19

6.5 Connecting the Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 20

7 Operating the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 21

7.1 Using the Operating Modes 21

7.2 Switching an Input to an Output 23

7.2.1 Switching the VP-725XLA as Five Independent Switchers 23

7.2.2 Switching the VP-725XLA as a Scaler 23

7.3 Understanding the Audio Features 24

7.3.1 Adjusting the Audio Level 24

7.3.2 Using the Microphone CONTROL Modes 25

7.4 Understanding the PIP Feature 26

7.5 Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel 27

7.6 Freezing the Image 27

7.7 Displaying a Blank Screen 27

8 Configuring and Controlling the VP-725XLA 28

8.1 Configuring the VP-725XLA via the OSD MENU Screens 28

8.1.1 The Input Screen 29

8.1.2 The Picture Screen 30

8.1.3 The Output Screen 31

8.1.4 The PIP Screen 32

8.1.5 The Audio Screen 33

8.1.6 The Geometry Screen 35

8.1.7 The Setup Screen 36

8.1.8 The Slideshow Feature 37

8.1.8.1 The Advanced Setup Screen 38

8.1.9 Verifying Configuration Details via the Info Screen 41

8.2 Operating via the LCD Display 42

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