Kramer Electronics VP-725XLA User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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Model:
VP-725XLA
Presentation Switcher / Scaler
Contents
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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8.3 Operating via the Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 43
8.4 Operating via ETHERNET/Serial Port 44
9 Using Text Overlay 44 10 Technical Specifications 46 11 VP-725XLA Communication Protocol 50
11.1 Error Codes 62
Figures
Figure 1: VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Front Panel 8 Figure 2: VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Rear Panel 11 Figure 3: Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler 16 Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 17 Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 18 Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window 19 Figure 7: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 19 Figure 8: Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input/Output 20 Figure 9: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 20 Figure 10: Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 20 Figure 11: Adjusting the Audio Input and Audio Output Levels 25 Figure 12: MENU Items 28 Figure 13: Input Screen 29 Figure 14: Picture Screen 30 Figure 15: Output Screen 31 Figure 16: PIP Screen 32 Figure 17: Audio Screen 33 Figure 18: Audio Level Screen 34 Figure 19: Geometry Screen 35 Figure 20: Setup Screen 36 Figure 21: Advanced Setup Screen 38 Figure 22: Misc Setup Screen 39 Figure 23: Input Setup Screen 40 Figure 24: Output Setup Screen 41 Figure 25: Information Screen 42 Figure 26: Example of how to use the LCD Display 43 Figure 27: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter 44 Figure 28: TextOverlay Application Screen 45
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 9 Table 2: Rear Panel VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler Features 12 Table 3: RGBS and RGsB PINOUTS 17 Table 4: The Operation Modes 22 Table 5: PIP Source Appearance Availability 26 Table 6: Input Screen Functions 29 Table 7: Picture Screen Functions 30
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Table 8: Output Screen Functions 31 Table 9: PIP Screen Functions 32 Table 10: Audio Screen Functions 33 Table 11: Geometry Screen Functions 35 Table 12: Available Settings for Each Application 36 Table 13: Setup Screen Functions 36 Table 14: Mode Set Functions 38 Table 15: OSD Functions 38 Table 16: Misc Functions 39 Table 17: Input Functions 40 Table 18: Output Functions 41 Table 19: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Functions 43 Table 20: Features and Functions of the TextOverlay Application 45 Table 21: Technical Specifications of the VP-725XLA 46 Table 22: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV / RGBS (PC) / RGsB (PC) Input Signal 47 Table 23: Technical Specifications of the Y/C, Video Signal 48 Table 24: Technical Specifications of the HDMI input Signal (for RGB or YUV Colorspace) 48 Table 25: Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal 48 Table 26: Technical Specifications of the RGBHV/Comp/YPbPr Output Signal 49 Table 27: Technical Specifications of the HDMI/DVI/RGB Output Signal 49 Table 28: Communication Protocol of the VP-725XLA 51 Table 29: The Error Codes 62
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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-725XLA 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-725XLA 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
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4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at
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